WO2018105385A1 - Operation lever device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an operation lever device, and more particularly to an operation lever device mounted on a vehicle.
- an operation lever device arranged near the steering wheel of a vehicle is known.
- the vehicle control device controls the direction indicator, the headlamp, the wiper, and the like according to the operation.
- an operating lever device disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes an operating lever that rotates along two orthogonal planes, a rotating body that is fixed to the operating lever and functions as a rotation center of the operating lever, and a rotating body that rotates. And two driving units that move in different directions.
- the vehicle control device executes various operations in response to the movements of the two drive units.
- the support member that rotatably supports the rotating body is provided by a member different from the two driving units, and the two driving units are supported from the surface of the rotating body. Since the protrusion for doing this has come out, the contact area of a rotary body and a supporting member is restrict
- the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an operation lever device that is highly durable and easy to assemble.
- the present invention includes a rotating body having a spherical rotating surface, an operating lever that rotates the rotating body, and one or more driving units that move in accordance with the movement of the rotating body.
- a support portion having a support surface recessed along the rotation surface and an opposite support portion having an opposite support surface recessed along the rotation surface, wherein the rotation surface is rotatably supported between the support surface and the opposite support surface. It is an operating lever device.
- the rotation surface is rotatably supported by the support surface of the drive unit and the opposing support surface.
- the operation lever device further includes a transmission portion that rotates as the rotating body rotates, and each of the one or more drive portions includes a contact portion that connects the support portion and the opposite support portion. Further, the contact portion is positioned so as to be able to contact the transmission portion on the movement path of the transmission portion.
- the contact portion connecting the support portion and the opposite support portion is positioned so as to be able to contact the transmission portion on the movement path of the transmission portion that rotates as the rotating body rotates.
- the configuration for transmitting the operation from the operation lever to the drive portion becomes simple and easy to assemble.
- the contact portion has a restriction hole partially extending between the support portion and the opposite support portion, and the transmission portion passes through the restriction hole from the rotating body. It extends.
- the contact portion has a restriction hole partially extending between the support portion and the opposite support portion, and the transmission portion extends from the rotating body through the restriction hole.
- the transmission of the operation from the operation lever to the plurality of drive parts and the restriction of the operation amount of the operation lever can be easily realized by the restriction hole of the contact part.
- the transmission unit extends from the rotating body through all the restriction holes of the two or more drive units.
- the two or more drive units can be connected to the single transmission unit with a simple configuration. Can move.
- the operation lever device of the present invention further includes a cam portion having an uneven surface, an actuator held movably by the transmission portion, and an elastic member that biases the actuator toward the uneven surface.
- the cam unit having the uneven surface, the actuator held movably by the transmission unit, and the elastic member that urges the actuator toward the uneven surface are further provided. Compared to the case of holding, the number of parts is small and easy to assemble.
- the operation lever device of the present invention includes a plurality of drive units.
- the first drive unit that is one of the plurality of drive units rotates around the first virtual central axis, and is the second one that is the other of the plurality of drive units.
- the drive unit rotates around a second virtual center axis that is substantially orthogonal to the first virtual center axis.
- the rotation surface can be supported in a balanced manner from two directions.
- the operation lever device of the present invention further includes a first housing and a second housing, and the first drive unit performs the first drive parallel to the first virtual central axis in a direction away from the rotating body.
- the second driving unit projects from the support unit of the second driving unit parallel to the second virtual central axis in the direction away from the rotating body, and the second virtual central axis in the direction away from the rotating body
- a first shaft that includes a first recess, a second recess, and a third recess, and a second housing,
- the first and second recesses include a first opposing recess, a second opposing recess, and a fourth recess, and the first recess and the first opposing recess are disposed to face each other across the first shaft portion
- the second dent and the second opposing dent are disposed opposite to each other with the second shaft portion interposed therebetween, and the third dent and the fourth dent are disposed opposite to each other with the second driving portion interposed therebetween, and the first shaft
- the second shaft portion is rotatably supported between the first recess and the first opposing recess
- the second shaft portion is rotatably supported between the second recess and the second opposing recess.
- the three shaft portions are rotatably supported in the third recess
- the fourth shaft portions are rotatably supported in the fourth recess.
- the operation lever device at the time of assembly, first, in the first housing, the first shaft portion is placed in the first recess, the second shaft portion is placed in the second recess, and the third shaft portion is fitted in the third recess. Next, the first housing and the second housing are combined, the first shaft portion is sandwiched between the first recess and the first opposing recess, and the second between the second recess and the second opposing recess. By sandwiching the shaft portion and fitting the fourth shaft portion into the fourth recess, the operation lever device can be easily assembled.
- an operation lever device that is highly durable and easy to assemble.
- FIG. 1 It is a perspective view of the operation lever device of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the operation lever apparatus seen from z1 side. It is a disassembled perspective view of the operation lever apparatus seen from the z2 side. It is a perspective view of the 1st case and the 2nd case in the state where it combined. It is a perspective view of the operating lever apparatus which excluded the 2nd housing
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a fixed portion, a rotating body, a coupling member, an actuator, and an elastic member in a cross section passing through line 8-8 in FIG. 6 and parallel to the yz plane. It is the elements on larger scale in the state where the 1st case, the 2nd case, the 1st drive part, and the 2nd drive part were assembled. It is the elements on larger scale of the operating lever apparatus which omitted the 1st housing
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an operation lever device 100 according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the operating lever device 100 viewed from the z1 side.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the operating lever device 100 viewed from the z2 side.
- the x direction, the y direction, and the z direction orthogonal to each other are defined.
- the x direction is expressed without distinguishing the x1 direction and the x2 direction that are opposite to each other.
- the y direction represents the y1 direction and the y2 direction that are opposite to each other without distinction.
- the z direction represents the z1 direction and the z2 direction that are opposite to each other without distinction.
- the operation lever device 100 is located near the steering wheel of the vehicle.
- a vehicle control device (not shown) controls a direction indicator, a headlamp, a wiper, and the like according to the operation.
- the operating lever device 100 provides a feeling of operation to the operator, a first housing 110 that houses a part of the component, a second housing 120 that houses a part of the component.
- the cam portion 130, the operation lever 140 that receives the operation of the operator, the rotating body 150 that rotates according to the movement of the operation lever 140, the coupling member 160 that couples the operating lever 140 to the rotating body 150, and the cam portion 130 An actuator 170 that contacts and transmits an operational feeling to the operation lever 140, an elastic member 180 that urges the actuator 170 toward the cam portion 130, and a first drive portion 190-1 that rotates according to the rotation of the rotating body 150.
- a second drive unit 190-2 that rotates in accordance with the rotation of the rotating body 150.
- the first drive unit 190-1 and the second drive unit 190-2 may be referred to as the drive unit 190 without being distinguished from each other.
- the operation lever device 100 may include a position detection unit (not shown).
- the position detector detects the position of each of the two drive units 190 by mechanical, optical, electromagnetic or other methods, thereby controlling how the operation lever 140 is operated. Communicate to the device. For example, the gear teeth provided in the drive unit 190 rotate the gear of the position detection unit, and the position of the drive unit 190 is detected according to the amount of rotation.
- the first housing 110 includes a bottom plate 111 that extends substantially parallel to the xy plane, and a square cylindrical first wall portion 112 that extends from the outer edge of the bottom plate 111 in the z1 direction.
- the edge on the z2 side of the first wall portion 112 is substantially parallel to the xy plane.
- a space surrounded by the first wall 112 and the bottom plate 111 is open in the z1 direction.
- a first operation port 101-1 that connects the inside and the outside of the first housing 110 is provided on the surface of the first wall 112 on the y1 side.
- the first operation port 101-1 is also opened in the z1 direction.
- the first housing 110 further includes a first bearing 113, a second bearing 114, and a third bearing 115, all of which extend from the bottom plate 111 in the z1 direction.
- the second bearing 114 is located on the x2 side of the first bearing 113.
- the third bearing 115 is located between the first bearing 113 and the second bearing 114.
- the z1 side end of the first bearing 113 and the z1 side end of the second bearing 114 have substantially the same position in the z direction and are spaced apart in the x direction.
- the z1 side end of the third bearing 115 is closer to the bottom plate 111 than both the z1 side end of the first bearing 113 and the z1 side end of the second bearing 114.
- a first recess 116 that is recessed in the z2 direction is provided at the end of the first bearing 113 on the z1 side.
- a second recess 117 that is recessed in the z2 direction is provided at the end of the second bearing 114 on the z1 side.
- a third recess 118 that is recessed in the z2 direction is provided at the end of the third bearing 115 on the z1 side.
- the first recess 116 is a z2 side half of a cylinder having a central axis in the x direction and penetrates the first bearing 113 in the x direction.
- the second recess 117 is a z2 side half of a cylinder having a central axis in the x direction, and penetrates the second bearing 114 in the x direction.
- the third recess 118 is a cylinder having a central axis in the z direction.
- the central axis of the cylinder that defines the first depression 116 substantially coincides with the central axis of the cylinder that defines the second depression 117.
- the second housing 120 includes a top plate 121 that extends substantially parallel to the xy plane, and a square tubular second wall portion 122 that extends from the outer edge of the top plate 121 in the z2 direction.
- the edge on the z1 side of the second wall portion 122 is substantially parallel to the xy plane.
- a space surrounded by the second wall portion 122 and the top plate 121 is open in the z2 direction.
- a second operation port 101-2 that connects the inside and the outside of the second housing 120 is provided on the surface of the second wall 122 on the y1 side. The second operation port 101-2 is also opened in the z2 direction.
- the second housing 120 further includes a first opposing bearing 123, a second opposing bearing 124, and a fourth bearing 125, all of which extend from the top plate 121 in the z2 direction.
- the second opposing bearing 124 is located on the x2 side of the first opposing bearing 123.
- the fourth bearing 125 is located between the first opposed bearing 123 and the second opposed bearing 124.
- the z2 side end of the first counter bearing 123 and the z2 side end of the second counter bearing 124 have substantially the same z-direction position and are spaced apart in the x direction.
- the z2 side end of the fourth bearing 125 is closer to the top plate 121 than both the z2 side end of the first counter bearing 123 and the z2 side end of the second counter bearing 124.
- a first counter recess 126 that is recessed in the z1 direction is provided at the end of the first counter bearing 123 on the z2 side.
- a second opposing recess 127 that is recessed in the z1 direction is provided at the end of the second opposing bearing 124 on the z2 side.
- a fourth recess 128 that is recessed in the z1 direction is provided at the end of the fourth bearing 125 on the z2 side.
- the first opposing depression 126 is a z1 side half of a cylinder having a central axis in the x direction and penetrates the first opposing bearing 123 in the x direction.
- the second opposing depression 127 is a z1 side half of a cylinder having a central axis in the x direction, and penetrates the second opposing bearing 124 in the x direction.
- the fourth depression 128 is a cylinder having a central axis in the z direction.
- the central axis of the cylinder that defines the first opposing depression 126 substantially coincides with the central axis of the cylinder that defines the second opposing depression 127.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 in a combined state.
- the first operation port 101-1 and the second operation port 101-2 are integrated to form a substantially circular operation port 101 when viewed from the y direction.
- the first recess 116 and the first counter recess 126 form one cylindrical space. Yes. With the z1 side end of the second bearing 114 and the z2 side end of the second opposing bearing 124 in contact, the second recess 117 and the second opposing recess 127 form a single cylindrical space. Yes.
- the cylindrical space formed by the first recess 116 and the first opposing recess 126 and the cylindrical space formed by the second recess 117 and the second opposing recess 127 are substantially the same shape and substantially coaxial.
- the third dent 118 and the fourth dent 128 are disposed to face each other with a separation in the z direction.
- the cylindrical shape of the third recess 118 and the cylindrical shape of the fourth recess 128 are substantially the same shape and substantially coaxial.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the operating lever device 100 with the second housing 120 omitted.
- the cam portion 130 is fixed along the y2 side portion of the first wall portion 112 in the first housing 110.
- the cam portion 130 has an uneven surface 131 on the surface on the y1 side.
- the operation port 101 and the concavo-convex surface 131 are in an overlapping position. Fine irregularities are formed on the irregular surface 131.
- the operation lever 140 includes an operation unit 141 that extends from the vicinity of the operation port 101 in a direction away from the first housing 110 and the second housing 120.
- the operation unit 141 is a long member, and is a part that an operator pinches and operates.
- a rotary operation knob, a push button switch, or the like may be provided at the tip of the operation lever 140 (that is, the end portion far from the operation port 101).
- the operation lever 140 further includes a fixed portion 142 fixed to the end of the operation portion 141 on the operation port 101 side.
- the fixed portion 142 is a substantially cylindrical member having a central axis in the y direction.
- the fixing portion 142 has a first fixing hole 143 penetrating in the y direction.
- the first fixing hole 143 has a substantially cylindrical shape having a central axis in the y direction along the outer shape of a coupling member 160 described later.
- FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged plan view of the operating lever device 100 in which the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are omitted.
- FIG. 6 is a view seen from the z1 side, and a part of the operation lever 140 is omitted.
- FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged side view of the operating lever device 100 in which the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are omitted.
- FIG. 7 is a view seen from the x2 side, and a part of the operation lever 140 is omitted.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the fixing portion 142 of the operation lever 140, the rotating body 150, the coupling member 160, the actuator 170, and the elastic member 180 in a cross section passing through line 8-8 in FIG. 6 and parallel to the yz plane.
- the rotator 150 is generally spherical as a whole and has a spherical rotating surface 151.
- the operation lever 140 and the rotating body 150 are separate parts.
- the rotating body 150 has a substantially cylindrical second fixing hole 152 penetrating in the y direction.
- the central axis of the cylinder that defines the second fixed hole 152 passes through the center of the sphere that defines the rotation surface 151.
- the second fixing hole 152 has a shape along the outer shape of the below-described coupling member 160.
- the second fixing hole 152 extends from the first opening 153 located at the y1 side end to the second opening 154 located at the y2 side end.
- the coupling member 160 has a substantially cylindrical shape having a central axis in the y direction.
- the outer shape of the coupling member 160 is a substantially cylindrical shape.
- the diameter in the second fixed hole 152 of the rotating body 150 is substantially the same as the outer diameter of the coupling member 160.
- the coupling member 160 has a substantially cylindrical storage hole 161 penetrating in the y direction.
- the coupling member 160 is fixed in the second fixing hole 152 in the middle of the y direction.
- the coupling member 160 and the rotating body 150 are integrally formed by insert molding.
- the coupling member 160 includes a base portion 162 and a transmission portion 163.
- the base portion 162 is a portion of the coupling member 160 that protrudes from the first opening 153 of the second fixing hole 152 in the y1 direction and extends into the first fixing hole 143.
- the transmission part 163 refers to a part of the coupling member 160 that protrudes in the y2 direction from the second opening 154 of the second fixing hole 152.
- the base 162 is fixed in the first fixing hole 143 by the pressure between the base 162 and the fixing portion 142 of the operation lever 140. At the time of manufacture, the base 162 is press-fitted into the first fixing hole 143.
- the coupling member 160 couples the operation lever 140 and the rotating body 150. When the operation lever 140 is operated, the transmission unit 163 rotates with the rotation of the rotating body 150.
- the outer shape of the coupling member 160 may be another columnar shape.
- the outer shape of the coupling member 160 may be a prism such as a triangular prism or a quadrangular prism.
- the shapes of the first fixing hole 143 and the second fixing hole 152 may be other shapes that can fix the coupling member 160.
- the actuator 170 includes a substantially cylindrical sliding shaft 171 having a central axis in the y direction, and a head 172 fixed to the y2 side end of the sliding shaft 171.
- the diameter of the sliding shaft 171 substantially matches the diameter of the accommodation hole 161 of the coupling member 160.
- a part of the sliding shaft 171 is slidably held in the storage hole 161.
- the head 172 is larger than the storage hole 161 and is located outside the storage hole 161.
- the actuator 170 is movably held in the accommodation hole 161 by the transmission unit 163.
- the elastic member 180 is a metal wound spring and is located in the accommodation hole 161. An end portion on the y1 side of the elastic member 180 is fixed in the storage hole 161. The y2 side end portion of the elastic member 180 elastically urges the y1 side end portion of the actuator 170 in the y2 direction within the accommodation hole 161. The elastic member 180 biases the actuator 170 toward the uneven surface 131 shown in FIG.
- the first driving portion 190-1 includes a first support portion 191-1, a first opposing support portion 192-1, a first contact portion 193-1, and a first shaft portion 194-1.
- the first drive unit 190-1 has a symmetrical shape with a virtual plane parallel to the xy plane as the center, and a symmetrical shape with the virtual plane parallel to the yz plane as the center.
- the first support portion 191-1 is located on the x1 side of the rotating body 150.
- the first support portion 191-1 has a first support surface 196-1.
- the first support surface 196-1 has a shape recessed along the rotation surface 151 of the rotator 150, and faces the x2 direction.
- the first opposing support portion 192-1 is located on the x2 side of the rotating body 150.
- the first opposing support portion 192-1 has a first opposing support surface 197-1.
- the first opposing support portion 192-1 has a shape that is recessed along the rotation surface 151 and faces the x1 direction. As shown in FIG.
- the first support surface 196-1 and the first opposing support surface 197-1 are arranged to face each other while being separated in the x direction.
- the rotation surface 151 is rotatably supported between the first support surface 196-1 and the first opposing support surface 197-1.
- the first contact portion 193-1 connects the first support portion 191-1 and the first opposing support portion 192-1 through the y2 side of the rotating body 150.
- the first abutting portion 193-1 generally extends along a path parallel to the xy plane.
- the first contact portion 193-1 has a first restriction hole 198-1 partially extending between the first support portion 191-1 and the first opposing support portion 192-1. Have.
- the first restricting hole 198-1 extends substantially in a path parallel to the xy plane.
- the first virtual center axis 102 shown in FIG. 6 is parallel to the x direction and passes through the center of the rotating body 150.
- the first shaft portion 194-1 protrudes from the x1 side of the first support portion 191-1 in a direction away from the rotating body 150 (that is, the x1 direction) in parallel with the first virtual center axis 102.
- the first shaft portion 194-1 has a substantially cylindrical shape having a central axis in the x direction.
- the second shaft portion 195-1 protrudes from the x2 side of the first opposing support portion 192-1 in a direction away from the rotating body 150 (that is, the x2 direction) in parallel to the first virtual center axis 102.
- the second shaft portion 195-1 has a substantially cylindrical shape having a central axis in the x direction.
- the central axis of the first shaft portion 194-1 and the central axis of the second shaft portion 195-1 coincide with the first virtual central axis 102.
- the second drive unit 190-2 includes a second support unit 191-2, a second opposing support unit 192-2, a second contact unit 193-2, and a third shaft unit 194-2. 4th axis part 195-2.
- the second drive unit 190-2 has a symmetric shape with a virtual plane parallel to the xy plane as the center, and a symmetrical shape with the virtual plane parallel to the yz plane as the center.
- the second support portion 191-2 is located on the z2 side of the rotating body 150.
- the second support portion 191-2 has a second support surface 196-2.
- the second support surface 196-2 has a shape recessed along the rotation surface 151 of the rotator 150, and faces the z1 direction.
- the second opposing support surface 197-2 is located on the z1 side of the rotating body 150.
- the second opposing support portion 192-2 has a second opposing support surface 197-2.
- the second opposing support surface 197-2 has a concave shape along the rotation surface 151, and faces the z2 direction.
- the second support surface 196-2 and the second opposing support surface 197-2 are disposed to face each other with a separation in the z direction. As shown in FIG. 7, the rotation surface 151 is rotatably supported between the second support surface 196-2 and the second opposing support surface 197-2.
- the second contact portion 193-2 connects the second support portion 191-2 and the second opposing support portion 192-2 through the y2 side of the rotating body 150.
- the second contact portion 193-2 extends in a path substantially parallel to the yz plane.
- the second contact portion 193-2 has a second restriction hole 198-2 partially extending between the second support portion 191-2 and the second opposing support portion 192-2. Have.
- the second restriction hole 198-2 extends in a path substantially parallel to the yz plane.
- the third shaft portion 194-2 protrudes from the z2 side of the second support portion 191-2 in a direction away from the rotating body 150 (that is, the z2 direction) in parallel with the second virtual center axis 103.
- the third shaft portion 194-2 has a substantially cylindrical shape having a central axis in the z direction.
- the fourth shaft portion 195-2 protrudes from the z1 side of the second opposing support portion 192-2 in the direction away from the rotating body 150 (ie, the z1 direction) in parallel with the second virtual center axis 103.
- the fourth shaft portion 195-2 has a substantially cylindrical shape having a central axis in the z direction.
- the center axis of the third shaft portion 194-2 and the center axis of the fourth shaft portion 195-2 coincide with the second virtual center axis 103.
- FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged front view of the first housing 110, the second housing 120, the first drive unit 190-1, and the second drive unit 190-2 assembled.
- the first recess 116 and the first opposing recess 126 are disposed to face each other with the first shaft portion 194-1 interposed therebetween.
- the first shaft portion 194-1 is rotatably supported between the first recess 116 and the first opposing recess 126.
- the second recess 117 and the second opposing recess 127 are disposed to face each other with the second shaft portion 195-1 interposed therebetween.
- the second shaft portion 195-1 is rotatably supported between the second recess 117 and the second opposing recess 127.
- the third recess 118 and the fourth recess 128 are disposed to face each other with the second drive unit 190-2 interposed therebetween in the z direction.
- the third shaft portion 194-2 is rotatably supported in the third recess 118.
- the fourth shaft portion 195-2 is rotatably supported in the fourth recess 128.
- first support portion 191-1 and the second support portion 191-2 may be referred to as the support portion 191 without distinction.
- the first opposing support portion 192-1 and the second opposing support portion 192-2 may be referred to as the opposing support portion 192 without distinction.
- the first contact portion 193-1 and the second contact portion 193-2 may be referred to as the contact portion 193 without distinction.
- the first restriction hole 198-1 and the second restriction hole 198-2 may be referred to as restriction holes 198 without distinction.
- the second contact portion 193-2 of the second drive portion 190-2 extends outside the first contact portion 193-1 of the first drive portion 190-1.
- the first contact portion 193-1 and the second contact portion 193-2 are located between the rotating body 150 and the cam portion 130 in the y direction.
- the first drive unit 190-1 can rotate around the first virtual center axis 102 shown in FIG.
- the second drive unit 190-2 can rotate around the second virtual center axis 103 shown in FIG.
- the transmission portion 163 of the coupling member 160 extends from the rotating body 150 through all the restriction holes 198 of all the drive portions 190.
- the rotating body 150 rotates around the first virtual center axis 102 shown in FIG. 6 and rotates around the second virtual center axis 103 shown in FIG.
- the transmission unit 163 rotates integrally with the rotating body 150.
- the width of the first restriction hole 198-1 in the z direction is substantially the same as the width of the transmission portion 163 in the z direction.
- the first contact portion 193-1 is positioned so as to be able to contact the transmission portion 163 on the movement path of the transmission portion 163 that moves with a component in the z direction.
- the first restriction hole 198-1 has a length that allows the transmission part 163 to move to some extent along the xy plane.
- the width of the second restriction hole 198-2 in the x direction is substantially the same as the width of the transmission portion 163 in the x direction.
- the second contact portion 193-2 is positioned so as to be able to contact the transmission portion 163 on the movement path of the transmission portion 163 that moves with a component in the x direction.
- the second restriction hole 198-2 has a length that allows the transmission part 163 to move to some extent along the yz plane.
- FIG. 6 is a plan view of the operating lever device 100 in a state where the operating lever 140 is in the initial position.
- the operation lever 140 can rotate in both the first rotation direction 104 and the second rotation direction 105 around the second virtual center axis 103 (FIG. 7).
- FIG. 10 is a plan view of the operation lever device 100 in a state where the operation lever 140 is rotated in the second rotation direction 105. In FIG. 10, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are omitted.
- the actuator 170 urged toward the uneven surface 131 of the cam unit 130 shown in FIG. 5 moves along the uneven surface 131 and causes the operator to change the resistance force through the operation lever 140.
- the feeling of operation is transmitted.
- the operation when the operation lever 140 is rotated in the first rotation direction 104 from the initial position shown in FIG. 6 is symmetric with the operation when the operation lever 140 is rotated in the second rotation direction 105, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
- FIG. 7 is a side view of the operation lever device 100 in a state where the operation lever 140 is in the initial position.
- the operation lever 140 can rotate in both directions of the third rotation direction 106 and the fourth rotation direction 107 around the first virtual center axis 102 (FIG. 6).
- FIG. 11 is a side view of the operation lever device 100 in a state where the operation lever 140 is rotated in the third rotation direction 106. In FIG. 11, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are omitted.
- the transmission portion 163 in the first restriction hole 198-1 pushes the first contact portion 193-1 in the z1 direction.
- the first drive unit 190-1 returns to the initial position shown in FIG.
- the transmission unit 163 moves along the second restriction hole 198-2 (FIG. 6) without pressing the second drive unit 190-2. That is, the second drive unit 190-2 remains at the initial position shown in FIG.
- the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are made of resin reinforced with glass fiber and withstand a strong force.
- the cam portion 130, the operation lever 140, and the actuator 170 are made of resin. Since the coupling member 160 is made of a metal such as iron or aluminum, the operation lever 140 and the rotating body 150 can be fixed with high accuracy and in a state of being difficult to be deformed as compared with the case of being made of resin.
- the elastic member 180 is a metal winding spring. The elastic member 180 may be another member that can bias the actuator 170.
- the rotating body 150 is made of a slidable molding resin such as POM (polyacetal).
- first driving unit 190-1 and the second driving unit 190-2 are formed of a softer resin than the first casing 110 and the second casing 120, the first casing 110 and the second casing The rotating body 150 is less likely to be damaged than the case where the rotating body 150 is directly supported.
- the number of drive units 190 may be one, or three or more.
- the rotation surface 151 is rotatably supported by the support surface 196 and the opposing support surface 197 of the drive unit 190.
- the rotation surface 151 is rotatably supported by the support surface 196 and the opposing support surface 197 of the drive unit 190.
- the contact portion 193 connecting the support portion 191 and the opposing support portion 192 can contact the transmission portion 163 on the movement path of the transmission portion 163 that rotates as the rotating body 150 rotates. Therefore, the configuration for transmitting the operation from the operation lever 140 to the drive unit 190 is simpler and easier to assemble than when a member other than the contact portion 193 is provided.
- the contact portion 193 has the restriction hole 198 partially extending between the support portion 191 and the opposing support portion 192, and the transmission portion 163 extends from the rotating body 150 to the inside of the restriction hole 198. Therefore, the transmission of the operation from the operation lever 140 to the plurality of drive units 190 and the restriction of the operation amount of the operation lever 140 can be easily realized by the restriction hole 198 of the contact portion 193.
- the transmission part 163 extends from the rotating body 150 into all the restriction holes 198 of the two or more drive parts 190, the two or more drive parts 190 can be connected to the 1 with a simple configuration. It can be moved by one transmission part 163.
- the cam unit 130 having the uneven surface 131, the actuator 170 movably held by the transmission unit 163, and the elastic member 180 that biases the actuator 170 toward the uneven surface 131 are further provided. Therefore, compared with the case where the actuator 170 is held by another member, the number of parts is small and it is easy to assemble.
- the rotation of the rotating body 150 in different directions can be detected by the driving unit 190, and the rotation is performed by the plurality of support surfaces 196 and the plurality of opposing support surfaces 197.
- the body 150 can be stably supported.
- the rotation surface 151 is supported in a balanced manner from two directions. Can do.
- the first shaft portion 194-1 is placed in the first recess 116, and the second shaft portion 195-1 is placed in the second recess 117,
- the third shaft portion 194-2 is fitted into the third recess 118.
- the first casing 110 and the second casing 120 are combined, the first shaft portion 194-1 is sandwiched between the first recess 116 and the first opposing recess 126, and the second recess 117 and the second recess
- the operation lever device 100 can be easily assembled by inserting the second shaft portion 195-1 between the opposing recess 127 and inserting the fourth shaft portion 195-2 into the fourth recess 128.
- the operating lever 140 and the rotating body 150 are separate parts, and the operating lever 140 and the rotating body 150 are coupled by the coupling member 160. Compared to a single member, it is possible to easily cope with various changes.
- the operating lever 140 and the rotating body 150 can be made of different materials suitable for each.
- the outer shape of the coupling member 160 is substantially columnar
- the operation lever 140 has the first fixing hole 143 along the outer shape of the coupling member 160
- the rotating body 150 is the outer shape of the coupling member 160.
- the coupling member 160 is fixed in the second fixing hole 152
- the coupling member 160 includes a base 162 extending outward from the second fixing hole 152.
- the operation is performed simply by fitting the coupling member 160 fixed to the second fixing hole 152 into the first fixing hole 143.
- the lever 140 and the rotating body 150 can be easily coupled.
- the cam portion 130, the actuator 170, and the elastic member 180 are further provided, the base portion 162 protrudes from the first opening 153 of the second fixing hole 152, and the coupling member 160 is the second fixing hole.
- 152 further includes a transmission portion 163 projecting from the other second opening 154 of the 152, and the actuator 170 is movably held by the transmission portion 163. Therefore, the component is compared with the case where the actuator 170 is held by another member. Easy to assemble with few points.
- the size of the storage hole 161 is larger than when the coupling member 160 is made of resin. Can be managed with high accuracy. Therefore, rattling during the operation of the actuator 170 can be prevented and the operational feeling can be enhanced.
- the rotating body 150 is made of a slidable molding resin and the coupling member 160 is made of metal, the operability is improved by sliding the rotating body 150 smoothly and at the same time. The required strength can be ensured.
- the present invention is applicable to an operation lever device for a vehicle.
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Abstract
This operation lever device (100) comprises: a rotating body (150) having a rotating surface (151) with a spherical surface; an operation lever (140) that rotates the rotating body (150); and at least one drive section (190) that moves in accordance with the movement of the rotating body (150). The drive section (190) includes: a support section (191) having a support surface (196) that is recessed along the rotating surface (151); and an opposing support section (192) having an opposing support surface (197) that is recessed along the rotating surface (151). The rotating surface (151) is rotatably supported between the support surface (196) and the opposing support surface (197).
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本発明は、操作レバー装置に関し、特に、車両に搭載された操作レバー装置に関するものである。
The present invention relates to an operation lever device, and more particularly to an operation lever device mounted on a vehicle.
車両のステアリングホイール付近に配置された操作レバー装置が知られている。運転手が操作レバー装置の操作レバーを操作すると、その操作に応じて、車両の制御装置が方向指示器や前照灯、ワイパーなどを制御する。例えば、特許文献1に開示された操作レバー装置は、直交する2つの平面に沿って回転する操作レバーと、操作レバーに固定されて操作レバーの回転中心として機能する回転体と、回転体の回転に応答して異なる方向に動く2つの駆動部とを備える。車両の制御装置は、2つの駆動部の動きに応答して、各種の動作を実行する。
An operation lever device arranged near the steering wheel of a vehicle is known. When the driver operates the operation lever of the operation lever device, the vehicle control device controls the direction indicator, the headlamp, the wiper, and the like according to the operation. For example, an operating lever device disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes an operating lever that rotates along two orthogonal planes, a rotating body that is fixed to the operating lever and functions as a rotation center of the operating lever, and a rotating body that rotates. And two driving units that move in different directions. The vehicle control device executes various operations in response to the movements of the two drive units.
しかしながら、特許文献1の操作レバー装置では、回転体を回転可能に支持する支持部材が2つの駆動部とは別の部材により設けられており、かつ、回転体の表面から2つの駆動部を支持するための突起が出ているので、回転体と支持部材との接触面積が小さく制限される。そのため、回転体と支持部材との摺動磨耗が大きく、耐久性が悪いという不利益がある。また、支持部材と2つの駆動部とが必要であるので、部品点数が多く、組み立てづらいという不利益がある。
However, in the operation lever device of Patent Document 1, the support member that rotatably supports the rotating body is provided by a member different from the two driving units, and the two driving units are supported from the surface of the rotating body. Since the protrusion for doing this has come out, the contact area of a rotary body and a supporting member is restrict | limited small. Therefore, there is a disadvantage that the sliding wear between the rotating body and the support member is large and the durability is poor. Moreover, since a supporting member and two drive parts are required, there is a disadvantage that the number of parts is large and it is difficult to assemble.
本発明はかかる事情に鑑みてなされたものであり、その目的は、耐久性が高く組み立て易い操作レバー装置を提供することにある。
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an operation lever device that is highly durable and easy to assemble.
本発明は、球面状の回転面をもつ回転体と、回転体を回転させる操作レバーと、回転体の動きに応じて動く1つ以上の駆動部と、を備え、駆動部が、回転面に沿って窪んだ支持面をもつ支持部と、回転面に沿って窪んだ対向支持面をもつ対向支持部と、を含み、回転面が、支持面と対向支持面との間で回転可能に支持されている、操作レバー装置である。
The present invention includes a rotating body having a spherical rotating surface, an operating lever that rotates the rotating body, and one or more driving units that move in accordance with the movement of the rotating body. A support portion having a support surface recessed along the rotation surface and an opposite support portion having an opposite support surface recessed along the rotation surface, wherein the rotation surface is rotatably supported between the support surface and the opposite support surface. It is an operating lever device.
この構成によれば、駆動部の支持面と対向支持面とにより回転面が回転可能に支持される。これにより、従来のように回転面の表面に突起を設ける場合に比べて、回転面を支持する面積を広くとることが可能になるため、耐久性が向上する。また、従来のように駆動部以外の部材を使用して回転面を支持する場合に比べて部品点数を削減できるので、組み立て易い。
According to this configuration, the rotation surface is rotatably supported by the support surface of the drive unit and the opposing support surface. Thereby, compared with the case where protrusions are provided on the surface of the rotating surface as in the prior art, the area for supporting the rotating surface can be increased, and the durability is improved. Moreover, since the number of parts can be reduced as compared with the conventional case where a member other than the drive unit is used to support the rotating surface, it is easy to assemble.
好適には本発明の操作レバー装置において、回転体の回転に伴って回転する伝達部をさらに備え、1つ以上の駆動部の各々が、支持部と対向支持部とを連結した当接部をさらに含み、当接部が、伝達部の移動経路上で伝達部に当接可能に位置している。
Preferably, in the operation lever device of the present invention, the operation lever device further includes a transmission portion that rotates as the rotating body rotates, and each of the one or more drive portions includes a contact portion that connects the support portion and the opposite support portion. Further, the contact portion is positioned so as to be able to contact the transmission portion on the movement path of the transmission portion.
この構成によれば、支持部と対向支持部とを連結した当接部が、回転体の回転に伴って回転する伝達部の移動経路上で伝達部に当接可能に位置しているので、当接部以外に部材を設ける場合に比べて、操作レバーから駆動部へ動作を伝達する構成が簡単になり、かつ、組み立て易い。
According to this configuration, the contact portion connecting the support portion and the opposite support portion is positioned so as to be able to contact the transmission portion on the movement path of the transmission portion that rotates as the rotating body rotates. Compared with the case of providing a member other than the contact portion, the configuration for transmitting the operation from the operation lever to the drive portion becomes simple and easy to assemble.
好適には本発明の操作レバー装置において、当接部が、支持部と対向支持部との間で部分的に延びた規制孔をもち、伝達部が、回転体から規制孔の中を通って延びている。
Preferably, in the operation lever device of the present invention, the contact portion has a restriction hole partially extending between the support portion and the opposite support portion, and the transmission portion passes through the restriction hole from the rotating body. It extends.
この構成によれば、当接部が、支持部と対向支持部との間で部分的に延びた規制孔をもち、伝達部が、回転体から規制孔の中を通って延びているので、操作レバーから複数の駆動部への動作の伝達と、操作レバーの動作量の規制とを当接部の規制孔により簡単に実現できる。
According to this configuration, the contact portion has a restriction hole partially extending between the support portion and the opposite support portion, and the transmission portion extends from the rotating body through the restriction hole. The transmission of the operation from the operation lever to the plurality of drive parts and the restriction of the operation amount of the operation lever can be easily realized by the restriction hole of the contact part.
好適には本発明の操作レバー装置において、2つ以上の駆動部を備え、伝達部が、回転体から2つ以上の駆動部のすべての規制孔の中を通って延びている。
Preferably, in the operation lever device of the present invention, two or more drive units are provided, and the transmission unit extends from the rotating body through all the restriction holes of the two or more drive units.
この構成によれば、伝達部が、回転体から2つ以上の駆動部のすべての規制孔の中を通って延びているので、簡単な構成で2つ以上の駆動部を1つの伝達部により動かすことができる。
According to this configuration, since the transmission unit extends from the rotating body through all the restriction holes of the two or more drive units, the two or more drive units can be connected to the single transmission unit with a simple configuration. Can move.
好適には本発明の操作レバー装置において、凹凸面をもつカム部と、伝達部により移動可能に保持されたアクチュエータと、アクチュエータを凹凸面に向けて付勢する弾性部材と、をさらに備える。
Preferably, the operation lever device of the present invention further includes a cam portion having an uneven surface, an actuator held movably by the transmission portion, and an elastic member that biases the actuator toward the uneven surface.
この構成によれば、凹凸面をもつカム部と、伝達部により移動可能に保持されたアクチュエータと、アクチュエータを凹凸面に向けて付勢する弾性部材とをさらに備えるので、アクチュエータを別の部材で保持する場合に比べて、部品点数が少なく、組み立てやすい。
According to this configuration, the cam unit having the uneven surface, the actuator held movably by the transmission unit, and the elastic member that urges the actuator toward the uneven surface are further provided. Compared to the case of holding, the number of parts is small and easy to assemble.
好適には本発明の操作レバー装置において、複数の駆動部を備える。
Preferably, the operation lever device of the present invention includes a plurality of drive units.
この構成によれば、複数の駆動部を備えるので、回転体の異なる方向の回転を駆動部で検知でき、さらに、複数の支持面と複数の対向支持面とにより、回転体を安定して支持することができる。
According to this configuration, since the drive unit is provided, rotation of the rotating body in different directions can be detected by the drive unit, and the rotating body is stably supported by the plurality of support surfaces and the plurality of opposing support surfaces. can do.
好適には本発明の操作レバー装置において、複数の駆動部の1つである第1駆動部が、第1仮想中心軸の周りで回転し、複数の駆動部の他の1つである第2駆動部が、第1仮想中心軸に略直交する第2仮想中心軸の周りで回転する。
Preferably, in the operation lever device of the present invention, the first drive unit that is one of the plurality of drive units rotates around the first virtual central axis, and is the second one that is the other of the plurality of drive units. The drive unit rotates around a second virtual center axis that is substantially orthogonal to the first virtual center axis.
この構成によれば、2つの駆動部が、互いに直交する仮想中心軸の周りで回転するので、回転面を2方向からバランスよく支持することができる。
According to this configuration, since the two driving units rotate around the virtual central axes that are orthogonal to each other, the rotation surface can be supported in a balanced manner from two directions.
好適には本発明の操作レバー装置において、第1筐体と第2筐体とをさらに備え、第1駆動部が、回転体から離れる方向に向けて第1仮想中心軸に平行に第1駆動部の支持部から突出した第1軸部と、回転体から離れる方向に向けて第1仮想中心軸に平行に第1駆動部の対向支持部から突出した第2軸部と、を含み、第2駆動部が、回転体から離れる方向に向けて第2仮想中心軸に平行に第2駆動部の支持部から突出した第3軸部と、回転体から離れる方向に向けて第2仮想中心軸に平行に第2駆動部の対向支持部から突出した第4軸部と、を含み、第1筐体が、第1窪みと第2窪みと第3窪みとを含み、第2筐体が、第1対向窪みと第2対向窪みと第4窪みとを含み、第1窪みと第1対向窪みとが、第1軸部を挟んで対向配置されており、第2窪みと第2対向窪みとが、第2軸部を挟んで対向配置されており、第3窪みと第4窪みとが、第2駆動部を挟んで対向配置されており、第1軸部が、第1窪みと第1対向窪みとの間に回転可能に支持されており、第2軸部が、第2窪みと第2対向窪みとの間に回転可能に支持されており、第3軸部が、第3窪み内で回転可能に支持されており、第4軸部が、第4窪み内で回転可能に支持されている。
Preferably, the operation lever device of the present invention further includes a first housing and a second housing, and the first drive unit performs the first drive parallel to the first virtual central axis in a direction away from the rotating body. A first shaft portion that protrudes from the support portion of the first portion, and a second shaft portion that protrudes from the opposite support portion of the first drive portion in parallel to the first virtual central axis in a direction away from the rotating body, The second driving unit projects from the support unit of the second driving unit parallel to the second virtual central axis in the direction away from the rotating body, and the second virtual central axis in the direction away from the rotating body A first shaft that includes a first recess, a second recess, and a third recess, and a second housing, The first and second recesses include a first opposing recess, a second opposing recess, and a fourth recess, and the first recess and the first opposing recess are disposed to face each other across the first shaft portion. The second dent and the second opposing dent are disposed opposite to each other with the second shaft portion interposed therebetween, and the third dent and the fourth dent are disposed opposite to each other with the second driving portion interposed therebetween, and the first shaft The second shaft portion is rotatably supported between the first recess and the first opposing recess, and the second shaft portion is rotatably supported between the second recess and the second opposing recess. The three shaft portions are rotatably supported in the third recess, and the fourth shaft portions are rotatably supported in the fourth recess.
この構成によれば、組立時に、まず、第1筐体内で、第1窪みに第1軸部を載せ、第2窪みに第2軸部を載せ、第3窪みに第3軸部をはめ込む。次に、第1筐体と第2筐体とを組み合わせて、第1窪みと第1対向窪みとの間に第1軸部をはさみ、第2窪みと第2対向窪みとの間に第2軸部をはさみ、第4窪みに第4軸部をはめ込むことにより、操作レバー装置を簡単に組み立てることができる。
According to this configuration, at the time of assembly, first, in the first housing, the first shaft portion is placed in the first recess, the second shaft portion is placed in the second recess, and the third shaft portion is fitted in the third recess. Next, the first housing and the second housing are combined, the first shaft portion is sandwiched between the first recess and the first opposing recess, and the second between the second recess and the second opposing recess. By sandwiching the shaft portion and fitting the fourth shaft portion into the fourth recess, the operation lever device can be easily assembled.
本発明によれば、耐久性が高く組み立て易い操作レバー装置を提供できる。
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an operation lever device that is highly durable and easy to assemble.
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以下、本発明の実施形態に係る操作レバー装置について説明する。図1は、本実施形態の操作レバー装置100の斜視図である。図2は、z1側から見た操作レバー装置100の分解斜視図である。図3は、z2側から見た操作レバー装置100の分解斜視図である。 (overall structure)
Hereinafter, an operation lever device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of anoperation lever device 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the operating lever device 100 viewed from the z1 side. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the operating lever device 100 viewed from the z2 side.
以下、本発明の実施形態に係る操作レバー装置について説明する。図1は、本実施形態の操作レバー装置100の斜視図である。図2は、z1側から見た操作レバー装置100の分解斜視図である。図3は、z2側から見た操作レバー装置100の分解斜視図である。 (overall structure)
Hereinafter, an operation lever device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an
本明細書において、互いに直交するx方向、y方向、及びz方向を規定する。x方向は、互いに逆を向くx1方向とx2方向とを区別せずに表す。y方向は互いに逆を向くy1方向とy2方向とを区別せずに表す。z方向は互いに逆を向くz1方向とz2方向とを区別せずに表す。これらの方向は、相対的な位置関係を説明するために便宜上規定するのであって、実際の使用時の方向を限定するわけではない。構成要素の形状は、「略」という記載があるかないかにかかわらず、本明細書で開示された実施形態の技術思想が実現される限り、記載された表現に基づく厳密な幾何学的な形状に限定されない。
In this specification, the x direction, the y direction, and the z direction orthogonal to each other are defined. The x direction is expressed without distinguishing the x1 direction and the x2 direction that are opposite to each other. The y direction represents the y1 direction and the y2 direction that are opposite to each other without distinction. The z direction represents the z1 direction and the z2 direction that are opposite to each other without distinction. These directions are defined for convenience in order to explain the relative positional relationship, and do not limit the directions in actual use. Regardless of whether there is a description of “substantially”, the shape of the component is a strict geometric shape based on the described expression as long as the technical idea of the embodiment disclosed in this specification is realized. It is not limited.
操作レバー装置100は、車両のステアリングホイール付近に位置している。運転手が後述の操作レバー140を操作すると、その操作に応じて、図示しない車両の制御装置が方向指示器や前照灯、ワイパーなどを制御する。
The operation lever device 100 is located near the steering wheel of the vehicle. When the driver operates an operation lever 140 (to be described later), a vehicle control device (not shown) controls a direction indicator, a headlamp, a wiper, and the like according to the operation.
図2に示すように、操作レバー装置100は、構成部品の一部を収容する第1筐体110と、構成部品の一部を収容する第2筐体120と、操作者に操作感を与えるカム部130と、操作者の操作を受ける操作レバー140と、操作レバー140の動きに応じて回転する回転体150と、操作レバー140を回転体150に結合する結合部材160と、カム部130に当接して操作感を操作レバー140に伝達するアクチュエータ170と、アクチュエータ170をカム部130に向けて付勢する弾性部材180と、回転体150の回転に応じて回転する第1駆動部190-1と、回転体150の回転に応じて回転する第2駆動部190-2とを含む。以下、第1駆動部190-1と第2駆動部190-2とを区別せずに駆動部190と呼ぶ場合がある。
As shown in FIG. 2, the operating lever device 100 provides a feeling of operation to the operator, a first housing 110 that houses a part of the component, a second housing 120 that houses a part of the component. The cam portion 130, the operation lever 140 that receives the operation of the operator, the rotating body 150 that rotates according to the movement of the operation lever 140, the coupling member 160 that couples the operating lever 140 to the rotating body 150, and the cam portion 130 An actuator 170 that contacts and transmits an operational feeling to the operation lever 140, an elastic member 180 that urges the actuator 170 toward the cam portion 130, and a first drive portion 190-1 that rotates according to the rotation of the rotating body 150. And a second drive unit 190-2 that rotates in accordance with the rotation of the rotating body 150. Hereinafter, the first drive unit 190-1 and the second drive unit 190-2 may be referred to as the drive unit 190 without being distinguished from each other.
操作レバー装置100は、図示しない位置検出部を備えてもよい。位置検出部は、機械的、光学的、電磁的その他の方法により、2つの駆動部190のそれぞれの位置を検出することにより、操作レバー140がどのように操作されたかを、図示しない車両の制御装置に伝達する。例えば、駆動部190に設けられたギア歯が、位置検出部のギアを回転させ、その回転量に応じて駆動部190の位置が検出される。
The operation lever device 100 may include a position detection unit (not shown). The position detector detects the position of each of the two drive units 190 by mechanical, optical, electromagnetic or other methods, thereby controlling how the operation lever 140 is operated. Communicate to the device. For example, the gear teeth provided in the drive unit 190 rotate the gear of the position detection unit, and the position of the drive unit 190 is detected according to the amount of rotation.
(第1筐体と第2筐体)
図2に示すように、第1筐体110は、xy平面に略平行に広がる底板111と、底板111の外縁からz1方向に延びた四角い筒状の第1壁部112とを含む。第1壁部112のz2側の端縁は、xy平面に略平行である。第1壁部112と底板111とに囲まれた空間は、z1方向に開放されている。第1壁部112のy1側の面には、第1筐体110の内部と外部とをつなぐ第1操作口101-1が設けられている。第1操作口101-1は、z1方向にも開放されている。 (First housing and second housing)
As shown in FIG. 2, thefirst housing 110 includes a bottom plate 111 that extends substantially parallel to the xy plane, and a square cylindrical first wall portion 112 that extends from the outer edge of the bottom plate 111 in the z1 direction. The edge on the z2 side of the first wall portion 112 is substantially parallel to the xy plane. A space surrounded by the first wall 112 and the bottom plate 111 is open in the z1 direction. A first operation port 101-1 that connects the inside and the outside of the first housing 110 is provided on the surface of the first wall 112 on the y1 side. The first operation port 101-1 is also opened in the z1 direction.
図2に示すように、第1筐体110は、xy平面に略平行に広がる底板111と、底板111の外縁からz1方向に延びた四角い筒状の第1壁部112とを含む。第1壁部112のz2側の端縁は、xy平面に略平行である。第1壁部112と底板111とに囲まれた空間は、z1方向に開放されている。第1壁部112のy1側の面には、第1筐体110の内部と外部とをつなぐ第1操作口101-1が設けられている。第1操作口101-1は、z1方向にも開放されている。 (First housing and second housing)
As shown in FIG. 2, the
第1筐体110は、内部に、いずれも底板111からz1方向に延びた第1軸受113と第2軸受114と第3軸受115とをさらに含む。第2軸受114は、第1軸受113のx2側に位置している。x方向において、第3軸受115は、第1軸受113と第2軸受114との間に位置している。第1軸受113のz1側端部と第2軸受114のz1側端部とは、z方向の位置が略同一であり、x方向に離間している。第3軸受115のz1側端部は、第1軸受113のz1側端部と第2軸受114のz1側端部との両方よりも底板111に近い。
The first housing 110 further includes a first bearing 113, a second bearing 114, and a third bearing 115, all of which extend from the bottom plate 111 in the z1 direction. The second bearing 114 is located on the x2 side of the first bearing 113. In the x direction, the third bearing 115 is located between the first bearing 113 and the second bearing 114. The z1 side end of the first bearing 113 and the z1 side end of the second bearing 114 have substantially the same position in the z direction and are spaced apart in the x direction. The z1 side end of the third bearing 115 is closer to the bottom plate 111 than both the z1 side end of the first bearing 113 and the z1 side end of the second bearing 114.
第1軸受113のz1側端部には、z2方向に窪んだ第1窪み116が設けられている。第2軸受114のz1側端部には、z2方向に窪んだ第2窪み117が設けられている。第3軸受115のz1側端部には、z2方向に窪んだ第3窪み118が設けられている。第1窪み116は、x方向の中心軸をもつ円柱のz2側半分であり、第1軸受113をx方向に貫通している。第2窪み117は、x方向の中心軸をもつ円柱のz2側半分であり、第2軸受114をx方向に貫通している。第3窪み118は、z方向の中心軸をもつ円柱である。第1窪み116を規定する円柱の中心軸と第2窪み117を規定する円柱の中心軸とは、略一致する。
A first recess 116 that is recessed in the z2 direction is provided at the end of the first bearing 113 on the z1 side. A second recess 117 that is recessed in the z2 direction is provided at the end of the second bearing 114 on the z1 side. A third recess 118 that is recessed in the z2 direction is provided at the end of the third bearing 115 on the z1 side. The first recess 116 is a z2 side half of a cylinder having a central axis in the x direction and penetrates the first bearing 113 in the x direction. The second recess 117 is a z2 side half of a cylinder having a central axis in the x direction, and penetrates the second bearing 114 in the x direction. The third recess 118 is a cylinder having a central axis in the z direction. The central axis of the cylinder that defines the first depression 116 substantially coincides with the central axis of the cylinder that defines the second depression 117.
図3に示すように、第2筐体120は、xy平面に略平行に広がる天板121と、天板121の外縁からz2方向に延びた四角い筒状の第2壁部122とを含む。第2壁部122のz1側の端縁は、xy平面に略平行である。第2壁部122と天板121とに囲まれた空間は、z2方向に開放されている。第2壁部122のy1側の面には、第2筐体120の内部と外部とをつなぐ第2操作口101-2が設けられている。第2操作口101-2は、z2方向にも開放されている。
As shown in FIG. 3, the second housing 120 includes a top plate 121 that extends substantially parallel to the xy plane, and a square tubular second wall portion 122 that extends from the outer edge of the top plate 121 in the z2 direction. The edge on the z1 side of the second wall portion 122 is substantially parallel to the xy plane. A space surrounded by the second wall portion 122 and the top plate 121 is open in the z2 direction. A second operation port 101-2 that connects the inside and the outside of the second housing 120 is provided on the surface of the second wall 122 on the y1 side. The second operation port 101-2 is also opened in the z2 direction.
第2筐体120は、内部に、いずれも天板121からz2方向に延びた第1対向軸受123と第2対向軸受124と第4軸受125とをさらに含む。第2対向軸受124は、第1対向軸受123のx2側に位置している。x方向において、第4軸受125は、第1対向軸受123と第2対向軸受124との間に位置している。第1対向軸受123のz2側端部と第2対向軸受124のz2側端部とは、z方向の位置が略同一であり、x方向に離間している。第4軸受125のz2側端部は、第1対向軸受123のz2側端部と第2対向軸受124のz2側端部との両方よりも天板121に近い。
The second housing 120 further includes a first opposing bearing 123, a second opposing bearing 124, and a fourth bearing 125, all of which extend from the top plate 121 in the z2 direction. The second opposing bearing 124 is located on the x2 side of the first opposing bearing 123. In the x direction, the fourth bearing 125 is located between the first opposed bearing 123 and the second opposed bearing 124. The z2 side end of the first counter bearing 123 and the z2 side end of the second counter bearing 124 have substantially the same z-direction position and are spaced apart in the x direction. The z2 side end of the fourth bearing 125 is closer to the top plate 121 than both the z2 side end of the first counter bearing 123 and the z2 side end of the second counter bearing 124.
第1対向軸受123のz2側端部には、z1方向に窪んだ第1対向窪み126が設けられている。第2対向軸受124のz2側端部には、z1方向に窪んだ第2対向窪み127が設けられている。第4軸受125のz2側端部には、z1方向に窪んだ第4窪み128が設けられている。第1対向窪み126は、x方向の中心軸をもつ円柱のz1側半分であり、第1対向軸受123をx方向に貫通している。第2対向窪み127は、x方向の中心軸をもつ円柱のz1側半分であり、第2対向軸受124をx方向に貫通している。第4窪み128は、z方向の中心軸をもつ円柱である。第1対向窪み126を規定する円柱の中心軸と第2対向窪み127を規定する円柱の中心軸とは、略一致する。
A first counter recess 126 that is recessed in the z1 direction is provided at the end of the first counter bearing 123 on the z2 side. A second opposing recess 127 that is recessed in the z1 direction is provided at the end of the second opposing bearing 124 on the z2 side. A fourth recess 128 that is recessed in the z1 direction is provided at the end of the fourth bearing 125 on the z2 side. The first opposing depression 126 is a z1 side half of a cylinder having a central axis in the x direction and penetrates the first opposing bearing 123 in the x direction. The second opposing depression 127 is a z1 side half of a cylinder having a central axis in the x direction, and penetrates the second opposing bearing 124 in the x direction. The fourth depression 128 is a cylinder having a central axis in the z direction. The central axis of the cylinder that defines the first opposing depression 126 substantially coincides with the central axis of the cylinder that defines the second opposing depression 127.
図4は、組み合わせた状態の第1筐体110と第2筐体120との斜視図である。第1操作口101-1と第2操作口101-2とは、y方向から見たとき一体となって、略円形の操作口101を形成する。
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 in a combined state. The first operation port 101-1 and the second operation port 101-2 are integrated to form a substantially circular operation port 101 when viewed from the y direction.
第1軸受113のz1側端部と第1対向軸受123のz2側端部とが接した状態で、第1窪み116と第1対向窪み126とが、1つの円筒状の空間を形成している。第2軸受114のz1側端部と第2対向軸受124のz2側端部とが接した状態で、第2窪み117と第2対向窪み127とが、1つの円筒状の空間を形成している。第1窪み116と第1対向窪み126とにより形成される円筒空間と、第2窪み117と第2対向窪み127とにより形成される円筒空間とは、略同一形状かつ略同軸である。第3窪み118と第4窪み128とが、z方向に離間して対向配置されている。第3窪み118の円筒形と第4窪み128の円筒形とは、略同一形状かつ略同軸である。
In a state where the z1 side end of the first bearing 113 and the z2 side end of the first counter bearing 123 are in contact, the first recess 116 and the first counter recess 126 form one cylindrical space. Yes. With the z1 side end of the second bearing 114 and the z2 side end of the second opposing bearing 124 in contact, the second recess 117 and the second opposing recess 127 form a single cylindrical space. Yes. The cylindrical space formed by the first recess 116 and the first opposing recess 126 and the cylindrical space formed by the second recess 117 and the second opposing recess 127 are substantially the same shape and substantially coaxial. The third dent 118 and the fourth dent 128 are disposed to face each other with a separation in the z direction. The cylindrical shape of the third recess 118 and the cylindrical shape of the fourth recess 128 are substantially the same shape and substantially coaxial.
(カム部)
図5は、第2筐体120を省いた操作レバー装置100の斜視図である。図5に示すように、カム部130は、第1筐体110内で第1壁部112のy2側の部分に沿って固定されている。カム部130は、y1側の面に凹凸面131をもつ。y方向から見たとき、操作口101と凹凸面131とは重なる位置にある。凹凸面131には、細かな凹凸が形成されている。 (Cam part)
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the operatinglever device 100 with the second housing 120 omitted. As shown in FIG. 5, the cam portion 130 is fixed along the y2 side portion of the first wall portion 112 in the first housing 110. The cam portion 130 has an uneven surface 131 on the surface on the y1 side. When viewed from the y direction, the operation port 101 and the concavo-convex surface 131 are in an overlapping position. Fine irregularities are formed on the irregular surface 131.
図5は、第2筐体120を省いた操作レバー装置100の斜視図である。図5に示すように、カム部130は、第1筐体110内で第1壁部112のy2側の部分に沿って固定されている。カム部130は、y1側の面に凹凸面131をもつ。y方向から見たとき、操作口101と凹凸面131とは重なる位置にある。凹凸面131には、細かな凹凸が形成されている。 (Cam part)
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the operating
(操作レバー)
図1に示すように、操作レバー140は、操作口101付近から、第1筐体110と第2筐体120とから離れる方向に延びた操作部141を含む。操作部141は、長尺の部材であり、操作者がつまんで操作する部分である。図示しないが、操作レバー140の先端(すなわち、操作口101から遠い側の端部)に、回転式の操作ノブ、押ボタンスイッチなどが設けられてもよい。 (Control lever)
As shown in FIG. 1, theoperation lever 140 includes an operation unit 141 that extends from the vicinity of the operation port 101 in a direction away from the first housing 110 and the second housing 120. The operation unit 141 is a long member, and is a part that an operator pinches and operates. Although not shown, a rotary operation knob, a push button switch, or the like may be provided at the tip of the operation lever 140 (that is, the end portion far from the operation port 101).
図1に示すように、操作レバー140は、操作口101付近から、第1筐体110と第2筐体120とから離れる方向に延びた操作部141を含む。操作部141は、長尺の部材であり、操作者がつまんで操作する部分である。図示しないが、操作レバー140の先端(すなわち、操作口101から遠い側の端部)に、回転式の操作ノブ、押ボタンスイッチなどが設けられてもよい。 (Control lever)
As shown in FIG. 1, the
図3に示すように、操作レバー140は、操作部141の操作口101側端部に固定された固定部142をさらに含む。固定部142は、y方向の中心軸をもつ略円筒形の部材である。固定部142には、y方向に貫通した第1固定孔143をもつ。第1固定孔143は、後述の結合部材160の外形に沿った、y方向の中心軸をもつ略円柱形である。
As shown in FIG. 3, the operation lever 140 further includes a fixed portion 142 fixed to the end of the operation portion 141 on the operation port 101 side. The fixed portion 142 is a substantially cylindrical member having a central axis in the y direction. The fixing portion 142 has a first fixing hole 143 penetrating in the y direction. The first fixing hole 143 has a substantially cylindrical shape having a central axis in the y direction along the outer shape of a coupling member 160 described later.
(回転体)
図6は、第1筐体110と第2筐体120とを省いた操作レバー装置100の部分拡大平面図である。図6は、z1側から見た図であり、操作レバー140の一部を省略している。図7は、第1筐体110と第2筐体120とを省いた操作レバー装置100の部分拡大側面図である。図7は、x2側から見た図であり、操作レバー140の一部を省略している。図8は、図6の8-8線を通りyz平面に平行な断面における、操作レバー140の固定部142と回転体150と結合部材160とアクチュエータ170と弾性部材180との断面図である。 (Rotating body)
FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged plan view of the operatinglever device 100 in which the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are omitted. FIG. 6 is a view seen from the z1 side, and a part of the operation lever 140 is omitted. FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged side view of the operating lever device 100 in which the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are omitted. FIG. 7 is a view seen from the x2 side, and a part of the operation lever 140 is omitted. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the fixing portion 142 of the operation lever 140, the rotating body 150, the coupling member 160, the actuator 170, and the elastic member 180 in a cross section passing through line 8-8 in FIG. 6 and parallel to the yz plane.
図6は、第1筐体110と第2筐体120とを省いた操作レバー装置100の部分拡大平面図である。図6は、z1側から見た図であり、操作レバー140の一部を省略している。図7は、第1筐体110と第2筐体120とを省いた操作レバー装置100の部分拡大側面図である。図7は、x2側から見た図であり、操作レバー140の一部を省略している。図8は、図6の8-8線を通りyz平面に平行な断面における、操作レバー140の固定部142と回転体150と結合部材160とアクチュエータ170と弾性部材180との断面図である。 (Rotating body)
FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged plan view of the operating
図2に示すように、回転体150は、全体として略球状であり、球面状の回転面151をもつ。操作レバー140と回転体150とは、別部品である。図8に示すように、回転体150は、y方向に貫通した略円柱形の第2固定孔152をもつ。第2固定孔152を規定する円柱の中心軸は、回転面151を規定する球の中心を通る。第2固定孔152は、後述の結合部材160の外形に沿った形状をもつ。第2固定孔152は、y1側端部に位置する第1開口153から、y2側端部に位置する第2開口154まで延びている。
As shown in FIG. 2, the rotator 150 is generally spherical as a whole and has a spherical rotating surface 151. The operation lever 140 and the rotating body 150 are separate parts. As shown in FIG. 8, the rotating body 150 has a substantially cylindrical second fixing hole 152 penetrating in the y direction. The central axis of the cylinder that defines the second fixed hole 152 passes through the center of the sphere that defines the rotation surface 151. The second fixing hole 152 has a shape along the outer shape of the below-described coupling member 160. The second fixing hole 152 extends from the first opening 153 located at the y1 side end to the second opening 154 located at the y2 side end.
(結合部材)
図2に示すように、結合部材160は、y方向の中心軸をもつ略円筒形である。結合部材160の外形は、略円柱形である。回転体150の第2固定孔152内の直径は、結合部材160の外形の直径と略同一である。結合部材160は、内部に、y方向に貫通した略円柱形の収納孔161をもつ。結合部材160は、y方向の途中で第2固定孔152内に固定されている。結合部材160と回転体150とは、インサート成形により一体的に形成される。 (Coupling member)
As shown in FIG. 2, thecoupling member 160 has a substantially cylindrical shape having a central axis in the y direction. The outer shape of the coupling member 160 is a substantially cylindrical shape. The diameter in the second fixed hole 152 of the rotating body 150 is substantially the same as the outer diameter of the coupling member 160. The coupling member 160 has a substantially cylindrical storage hole 161 penetrating in the y direction. The coupling member 160 is fixed in the second fixing hole 152 in the middle of the y direction. The coupling member 160 and the rotating body 150 are integrally formed by insert molding.
図2に示すように、結合部材160は、y方向の中心軸をもつ略円筒形である。結合部材160の外形は、略円柱形である。回転体150の第2固定孔152内の直径は、結合部材160の外形の直径と略同一である。結合部材160は、内部に、y方向に貫通した略円柱形の収納孔161をもつ。結合部材160は、y方向の途中で第2固定孔152内に固定されている。結合部材160と回転体150とは、インサート成形により一体的に形成される。 (Coupling member)
As shown in FIG. 2, the
図8に示すように、結合部材160は、基部162と伝達部163とを含む。基部162は、結合部材160のうち、第2固定孔152の第1開口153からy1方向に突出して、第1固定孔143内まで延びた部分を指す。伝達部163は、結合部材160のうち、第2固定孔152の第2開口154からy2方向に突出した部分を指す。基部162は、第1固定孔143内において基部162と操作レバー140の固定部142との間の圧力により固定されている。製造時には、基部162が第1固定孔143に圧入される。結合部材160は、操作レバー140と回転体150とを結合している。操作レバー140の操作時、伝達部163は、回転体150の回転に伴って回転する。
As shown in FIG. 8, the coupling member 160 includes a base portion 162 and a transmission portion 163. The base portion 162 is a portion of the coupling member 160 that protrudes from the first opening 153 of the second fixing hole 152 in the y1 direction and extends into the first fixing hole 143. The transmission part 163 refers to a part of the coupling member 160 that protrudes in the y2 direction from the second opening 154 of the second fixing hole 152. The base 162 is fixed in the first fixing hole 143 by the pressure between the base 162 and the fixing portion 142 of the operation lever 140. At the time of manufacture, the base 162 is press-fitted into the first fixing hole 143. The coupling member 160 couples the operation lever 140 and the rotating body 150. When the operation lever 140 is operated, the transmission unit 163 rotates with the rotation of the rotating body 150.
他の例において、結合部材160の外形は、他の柱状形であってよい。例えば、結合部材160の外形は、三角柱、四角柱などの角柱であってもよい。第1固定孔143と第2固定孔152との形状は、結合部材160を固定できる他の形状でもよい。
In another example, the outer shape of the coupling member 160 may be another columnar shape. For example, the outer shape of the coupling member 160 may be a prism such as a triangular prism or a quadrangular prism. The shapes of the first fixing hole 143 and the second fixing hole 152 may be other shapes that can fix the coupling member 160.
(アクチュエータ)
図2に示すように、アクチュエータ170は、y方向の中心軸をもつ略円柱形の摺動軸171と、摺動軸171のy2側端部に固定されたヘッド172とを含む。図8に示すように、摺動軸171の直径は、結合部材160の収納孔161の直径に略一致する。摺動軸171の一部は、収納孔161内で摺動可能に保持されている。ヘッド172は、収納孔161より大きく、収納孔161の外側に位置している。アクチュエータ170は、収納孔161内で、伝達部163により移動可能に保持されている。 (Actuator)
As shown in FIG. 2, theactuator 170 includes a substantially cylindrical sliding shaft 171 having a central axis in the y direction, and a head 172 fixed to the y2 side end of the sliding shaft 171. As shown in FIG. 8, the diameter of the sliding shaft 171 substantially matches the diameter of the accommodation hole 161 of the coupling member 160. A part of the sliding shaft 171 is slidably held in the storage hole 161. The head 172 is larger than the storage hole 161 and is located outside the storage hole 161. The actuator 170 is movably held in the accommodation hole 161 by the transmission unit 163.
図2に示すように、アクチュエータ170は、y方向の中心軸をもつ略円柱形の摺動軸171と、摺動軸171のy2側端部に固定されたヘッド172とを含む。図8に示すように、摺動軸171の直径は、結合部材160の収納孔161の直径に略一致する。摺動軸171の一部は、収納孔161内で摺動可能に保持されている。ヘッド172は、収納孔161より大きく、収納孔161の外側に位置している。アクチュエータ170は、収納孔161内で、伝達部163により移動可能に保持されている。 (Actuator)
As shown in FIG. 2, the
(弾性部材)
弾性部材180は、金属製の巻きばねであり、収納孔161内に位置している。弾性部材180のy1側端部は、収納孔161内で固定されている。弾性部材180のy2側端部は、収納孔161内でアクチュエータ170のy1側端部をy2方向に弾性的に付勢する。弾性部材180は、アクチュエータ170を図5に示す凹凸面131に向けて付勢する。 (Elastic member)
Theelastic member 180 is a metal wound spring and is located in the accommodation hole 161. An end portion on the y1 side of the elastic member 180 is fixed in the storage hole 161. The y2 side end portion of the elastic member 180 elastically urges the y1 side end portion of the actuator 170 in the y2 direction within the accommodation hole 161. The elastic member 180 biases the actuator 170 toward the uneven surface 131 shown in FIG.
弾性部材180は、金属製の巻きばねであり、収納孔161内に位置している。弾性部材180のy1側端部は、収納孔161内で固定されている。弾性部材180のy2側端部は、収納孔161内でアクチュエータ170のy1側端部をy2方向に弾性的に付勢する。弾性部材180は、アクチュエータ170を図5に示す凹凸面131に向けて付勢する。 (Elastic member)
The
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図2に示すように、第1駆動部190-1は、第1支持部191-1と第1対向支持部192-1と第1当接部193-1と第1軸部194-1と第2軸部195-1とを含む。第1駆動部190-1は、xy平面に平行な仮想面を中心として対称的な形状をもち、かつ、yz平面に平行な仮想面を中心として対称的な形状をもつ。 (Drive part)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first driving portion 190-1 includes a first support portion 191-1, a first opposing support portion 192-1, a first contact portion 193-1, and a first shaft portion 194-1. Second shaft portion 195-1. The first drive unit 190-1 has a symmetrical shape with a virtual plane parallel to the xy plane as the center, and a symmetrical shape with the virtual plane parallel to the yz plane as the center.
図2に示すように、第1駆動部190-1は、第1支持部191-1と第1対向支持部192-1と第1当接部193-1と第1軸部194-1と第2軸部195-1とを含む。第1駆動部190-1は、xy平面に平行な仮想面を中心として対称的な形状をもち、かつ、yz平面に平行な仮想面を中心として対称的な形状をもつ。 (Drive part)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first driving portion 190-1 includes a first support portion 191-1, a first opposing support portion 192-1, a first contact portion 193-1, and a first shaft portion 194-1. Second shaft portion 195-1. The first drive unit 190-1 has a symmetrical shape with a virtual plane parallel to the xy plane as the center, and a symmetrical shape with the virtual plane parallel to the yz plane as the center.
図6に示すように、第1支持部191-1は、回転体150のx1側に位置する。図2に示すように、第1支持部191-1は、第1支持面196-1をもつ。第1支持面196-1は、回転体150の回転面151に沿って窪んだ形状をもち、x2方向を向いている。図6に示すように、第1対向支持部192-1は、回転体150のx2側に位置する。図3に示すように、第1対向支持部192-1は、第1対向支持面197-1をもつ。第1対向支持部192-1は、回転面151に沿って窪んだ形状をもち、x1方向を向いている。図6に示すように、第1支持面196-1と第1対向支持面197-1とは、x方向に離間して対向配置されている。回転面151は、第1支持面196-1と第1対向支持面197-1との間で回転可能に支持されている。
As shown in FIG. 6, the first support portion 191-1 is located on the x1 side of the rotating body 150. As shown in FIG. 2, the first support portion 191-1 has a first support surface 196-1. The first support surface 196-1 has a shape recessed along the rotation surface 151 of the rotator 150, and faces the x2 direction. As shown in FIG. 6, the first opposing support portion 192-1 is located on the x2 side of the rotating body 150. As shown in FIG. 3, the first opposing support portion 192-1 has a first opposing support surface 197-1. The first opposing support portion 192-1 has a shape that is recessed along the rotation surface 151 and faces the x1 direction. As shown in FIG. 6, the first support surface 196-1 and the first opposing support surface 197-1 are arranged to face each other while being separated in the x direction. The rotation surface 151 is rotatably supported between the first support surface 196-1 and the first opposing support surface 197-1.
図6に示すように、第1当接部193-1は、回転体150のy2側を通って第1支持部191-1と第1対向支持部192-1とを連結する。第1当接部193-1は、概ね、xy平面に平行な経路で延びている。図3に示すように、第1当接部193-1は、第1支持部191-1と第1対向支持部192-1との間で部分的に延びた第1規制孔198-1をもつ。第1規制孔198-1は、概ね、xy平面に平行な経路で延びている。
As shown in FIG. 6, the first contact portion 193-1 connects the first support portion 191-1 and the first opposing support portion 192-1 through the y2 side of the rotating body 150. The first abutting portion 193-1 generally extends along a path parallel to the xy plane. As shown in FIG. 3, the first contact portion 193-1 has a first restriction hole 198-1 partially extending between the first support portion 191-1 and the first opposing support portion 192-1. Have. The first restricting hole 198-1 extends substantially in a path parallel to the xy plane.
図6に示す第1仮想中心軸102は、x方向に平行で、回転体150の中心を通る。第1軸部194-1は、回転体150から離れる方向(すなわち、x1方向)に向けて第1仮想中心軸102に平行に第1支持部191-1のx1側から突出している。第1軸部194-1は、x方向の中心軸をもつ略円筒形である。第2軸部195-1は、回転体150から離れる方向(すなわち、x2方向)に向けて第1仮想中心軸102に平行に第1対向支持部192-1のx2側から突出している。第2軸部195-1は、x方向の中心軸をもつ略円筒形である。第1軸部194-1の中心軸と第2軸部195-1の中心軸とは、第1仮想中心軸102に一致する。
The first virtual center axis 102 shown in FIG. 6 is parallel to the x direction and passes through the center of the rotating body 150. The first shaft portion 194-1 protrudes from the x1 side of the first support portion 191-1 in a direction away from the rotating body 150 (that is, the x1 direction) in parallel with the first virtual center axis 102. The first shaft portion 194-1 has a substantially cylindrical shape having a central axis in the x direction. The second shaft portion 195-1 protrudes from the x2 side of the first opposing support portion 192-1 in a direction away from the rotating body 150 (that is, the x2 direction) in parallel to the first virtual center axis 102. The second shaft portion 195-1 has a substantially cylindrical shape having a central axis in the x direction. The central axis of the first shaft portion 194-1 and the central axis of the second shaft portion 195-1 coincide with the first virtual central axis 102.
図2に示すように、第2駆動部190-2は、第2支持部191-2と第2対向支持部192-2と第2当接部193-2と第3軸部194-2と第4軸部195-2とを含む。第2駆動部190-2は、xy平面に平行な仮想面を中心として対称的な形状をもち、かつ、yz平面に平行な仮想面を中心として対称的な形状をもつ。
As shown in FIG. 2, the second drive unit 190-2 includes a second support unit 191-2, a second opposing support unit 192-2, a second contact unit 193-2, and a third shaft unit 194-2. 4th axis part 195-2. The second drive unit 190-2 has a symmetric shape with a virtual plane parallel to the xy plane as the center, and a symmetrical shape with the virtual plane parallel to the yz plane as the center.
図7に示すように、第2支持部191-2は、回転体150のz2側に位置する。図2に示すように、第2支持部191-2は、第2支持面196-2をもつ。第2支持面196-2は、回転体150の回転面151に沿って窪んだ形状をもち、z1方向を向いている。図7に示すように、第2対向支持面197-2は、回転体150のz1側に位置する。図3に示すように、第2対向支持部192-2は、第2対向支持面197-2をもつ。第2対向支持面197-2は、回転面151に沿って窪んだ形状をもち、z2方向を向いている。第2支持面196-2と第2対向支持面197-2とは、z方向に離間して対向配置されている。図7に示すように、回転面151は、第2支持面196-2と第2対向支持面197-2との間で回転可能に支持されている。
As shown in FIG. 7, the second support portion 191-2 is located on the z2 side of the rotating body 150. As shown in FIG. 2, the second support portion 191-2 has a second support surface 196-2. The second support surface 196-2 has a shape recessed along the rotation surface 151 of the rotator 150, and faces the z1 direction. As shown in FIG. 7, the second opposing support surface 197-2 is located on the z1 side of the rotating body 150. As shown in FIG. 3, the second opposing support portion 192-2 has a second opposing support surface 197-2. The second opposing support surface 197-2 has a concave shape along the rotation surface 151, and faces the z2 direction. The second support surface 196-2 and the second opposing support surface 197-2 are disposed to face each other with a separation in the z direction. As shown in FIG. 7, the rotation surface 151 is rotatably supported between the second support surface 196-2 and the second opposing support surface 197-2.
図7に示すように、第2当接部193-2は、回転体150のy2側を通って第2支持部191-2と第2対向支持部192-2とを連結する。第2当接部193-2は、概ね、yz平面に平行な経路で延びている。図3に示すように、第2当接部193-2は、第2支持部191-2と第2対向支持部192-2との間で部分的に延びた第2規制孔198-2をもつ。第2規制孔198-2は、概ね、yz平面に平行な経路で延びている。
As shown in FIG. 7, the second contact portion 193-2 connects the second support portion 191-2 and the second opposing support portion 192-2 through the y2 side of the rotating body 150. The second contact portion 193-2 extends in a path substantially parallel to the yz plane. As shown in FIG. 3, the second contact portion 193-2 has a second restriction hole 198-2 partially extending between the second support portion 191-2 and the second opposing support portion 192-2. Have. The second restriction hole 198-2 extends in a path substantially parallel to the yz plane.
図7に示す第2仮想中心軸103は、z方向に平行で、回転体150の中心を通る。第3軸部194-2は、回転体150から離れる方向(すなわち、z2方向)に向けて第2仮想中心軸103に平行に第2支持部191-2のz2側から突出している。第3軸部194-2は、z方向の中心軸をもつ略円筒形である。第4軸部195-2は、回転体150から離れる方向(すなわち、z1方向)に向けて第2仮想中心軸103に平行に第2対向支持部192-2のz1側から突出している。第4軸部195-2は、z方向の中心軸をもつ略円筒形である。第3軸部194-2の中心軸と第4軸部195-2の中心軸とは、第2仮想中心軸103に一致する。
7 is parallel to the z direction and passes through the center of the rotating body 150. The second virtual center axis 103 shown in FIG. The third shaft portion 194-2 protrudes from the z2 side of the second support portion 191-2 in a direction away from the rotating body 150 (that is, the z2 direction) in parallel with the second virtual center axis 103. The third shaft portion 194-2 has a substantially cylindrical shape having a central axis in the z direction. The fourth shaft portion 195-2 protrudes from the z1 side of the second opposing support portion 192-2 in the direction away from the rotating body 150 (ie, the z1 direction) in parallel with the second virtual center axis 103. The fourth shaft portion 195-2 has a substantially cylindrical shape having a central axis in the z direction. The center axis of the third shaft portion 194-2 and the center axis of the fourth shaft portion 195-2 coincide with the second virtual center axis 103.
図9は、第1筐体110と第2筐体120と第1駆動部190-1と第2駆動部190-2とを組み立てた状態における、部分拡大正面図である。第1窪み116と第1対向窪み126とが、第1軸部194-1を挟んで対向配置されている。第1軸部194-1は、第1窪み116と第1対向窪み126との間に回転可能に支持されている。第2窪み117と第2対向窪み127とが、第2軸部195-1を挟んで対向配置されている。第2軸部195-1は、第2窪み117と第2対向窪み127との間に回転可能に支持されている。第3窪み118と第4窪み128とが、z方向において第2駆動部190-2を挟んで対向配置されている。第3軸部194-2が、第3窪み118内で回転可能に支持されている。第4軸部195-2が、第4窪み128内で回転可能に支持されている。
FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged front view of the first housing 110, the second housing 120, the first drive unit 190-1, and the second drive unit 190-2 assembled. The first recess 116 and the first opposing recess 126 are disposed to face each other with the first shaft portion 194-1 interposed therebetween. The first shaft portion 194-1 is rotatably supported between the first recess 116 and the first opposing recess 126. The second recess 117 and the second opposing recess 127 are disposed to face each other with the second shaft portion 195-1 interposed therebetween. The second shaft portion 195-1 is rotatably supported between the second recess 117 and the second opposing recess 127. The third recess 118 and the fourth recess 128 are disposed to face each other with the second drive unit 190-2 interposed therebetween in the z direction. The third shaft portion 194-2 is rotatably supported in the third recess 118. The fourth shaft portion 195-2 is rotatably supported in the fourth recess 128.
以下、第1支持部191-1と第2支持部191-2とを区別せずに、支持部191と呼ぶ場合がある。第1対向支持部192-1と第2対向支持部192-2とを区別せずに対向支持部192と呼ぶ場合がある。第1当接部193-1と第2当接部193-2とを区別せずに当接部193と呼ぶ場合がある。第1規制孔198-1と第2規制孔198-2とを区別せずに規制孔198と呼ぶ場合がある。
Hereinafter, the first support portion 191-1 and the second support portion 191-2 may be referred to as the support portion 191 without distinction. The first opposing support portion 192-1 and the second opposing support portion 192-2 may be referred to as the opposing support portion 192 without distinction. The first contact portion 193-1 and the second contact portion 193-2 may be referred to as the contact portion 193 without distinction. The first restriction hole 198-1 and the second restriction hole 198-2 may be referred to as restriction holes 198 without distinction.
図7に示すように、第2駆動部190-2の第2当接部193-2は、第1駆動部190-1の第1当接部193-1の外側に延びている。第1当接部193-1と第2当接部193-2とは、y方向において、回転体150とカム部130との間に位置している。第1駆動部190-1は、図6に示す第1仮想中心軸102の周りで回転可能である。第2駆動部190-2は、図7に示す第2仮想中心軸103の周りで回転可能である。
As shown in FIG. 7, the second contact portion 193-2 of the second drive portion 190-2 extends outside the first contact portion 193-1 of the first drive portion 190-1. The first contact portion 193-1 and the second contact portion 193-2 are located between the rotating body 150 and the cam portion 130 in the y direction. The first drive unit 190-1 can rotate around the first virtual center axis 102 shown in FIG. The second drive unit 190-2 can rotate around the second virtual center axis 103 shown in FIG.
図6と図7とに示すように、結合部材160の伝達部163は、回転体150から、すべての駆動部190のすべての規制孔198の中を通って延びている。回転体150は、図6に示す第1仮想中心軸102の周りで回転し、かつ、図7に示す第2仮想中心軸103の周りで回転する。図8に示すように、伝達部163は、回転体150と一体的に回転する。
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the transmission portion 163 of the coupling member 160 extends from the rotating body 150 through all the restriction holes 198 of all the drive portions 190. The rotating body 150 rotates around the first virtual center axis 102 shown in FIG. 6 and rotates around the second virtual center axis 103 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the transmission unit 163 rotates integrally with the rotating body 150.
図7に示すように、第1規制孔198-1のz方向の幅は、伝達部163のz方向の幅と略同一である。第1当接部193-1は、z方向の成分を伴って動く伝達部163の移動経路上で伝達部163に当接可能に位置している。第1規制孔198-1は、xy平面に沿って、伝達部163がある程度移動できる長さをもつ。図6に示すように、第2規制孔198-2のx方向の幅は、伝達部163のx方向の幅と略同一である。第2当接部193-2は、x方向の成分を伴って動く伝達部163の移動経路上で伝達部163に当接可能に位置している。第2規制孔198-2は、yz平面に沿って、伝達部163がある程度移動できる長さをもつ。
As shown in FIG. 7, the width of the first restriction hole 198-1 in the z direction is substantially the same as the width of the transmission portion 163 in the z direction. The first contact portion 193-1 is positioned so as to be able to contact the transmission portion 163 on the movement path of the transmission portion 163 that moves with a component in the z direction. The first restriction hole 198-1 has a length that allows the transmission part 163 to move to some extent along the xy plane. As shown in FIG. 6, the width of the second restriction hole 198-2 in the x direction is substantially the same as the width of the transmission portion 163 in the x direction. The second contact portion 193-2 is positioned so as to be able to contact the transmission portion 163 on the movement path of the transmission portion 163 that moves with a component in the x direction. The second restriction hole 198-2 has a length that allows the transmission part 163 to move to some extent along the yz plane.
(動作)
図6は、操作レバー140が初期位置にある状態での、操作レバー装置100の平面図である。操作レバー140は、第2仮想中心軸103(図7)の周りで、第1回転方向104と第2回転方向105との両方向に回転可能である。図10は、操作レバー140を第2回転方向105に回転した状態における、操作レバー装置100の平面図である。図10では、第1筐体110と第2筐体120とは省略している。 (Operation)
FIG. 6 is a plan view of the operatinglever device 100 in a state where the operating lever 140 is in the initial position. The operation lever 140 can rotate in both the first rotation direction 104 and the second rotation direction 105 around the second virtual center axis 103 (FIG. 7). FIG. 10 is a plan view of the operation lever device 100 in a state where the operation lever 140 is rotated in the second rotation direction 105. In FIG. 10, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are omitted.
図6は、操作レバー140が初期位置にある状態での、操作レバー装置100の平面図である。操作レバー140は、第2仮想中心軸103(図7)の周りで、第1回転方向104と第2回転方向105との両方向に回転可能である。図10は、操作レバー140を第2回転方向105に回転した状態における、操作レバー装置100の平面図である。図10では、第1筐体110と第2筐体120とは省略している。 (Operation)
FIG. 6 is a plan view of the operating
まず、図6に示す初期位置から操作レバー140を第2回転方向105に回転させる場合について説明する。第2規制孔198-2内の伝達部163が、第2当接部193-2をx1方向に押すことにより、図10に示すように第2駆動部190-2が回転する。回転体150は、第1駆動部190-1の第1支持面196-1と第1対向支持面197-1とに沿って回転する。伝達部163は、第1駆動部190-1を押さずに、第1規制孔198-1(図7)に沿って移動する。すなわち、第1駆動部190-1は、図6に示す初期位置に留まる。伝達部163の移動量は、xy平面に沿った第1規制孔198-1(図7)の長さによって制限される。
First, the case where the operation lever 140 is rotated in the second rotation direction 105 from the initial position shown in FIG. 6 will be described. When the transmission portion 163 in the second restriction hole 198-2 pushes the second contact portion 193-2 in the x1 direction, the second drive portion 190-2 rotates as shown in FIG. The rotating body 150 rotates along the first support surface 196-1 and the first opposing support surface 197-1 of the first drive unit 190-1. The transmission unit 163 moves along the first restriction hole 198-1 (FIG. 7) without pressing the first drive unit 190-1. That is, the first drive unit 190-1 remains at the initial position shown in FIG. The amount of movement of the transmission part 163 is limited by the length of the first restriction hole 198-1 (FIG. 7) along the xy plane.
図10に示す状態で、操作レバー140を第1回転方向104に回転させると、第2規制孔198-2内の伝達部163が、第2当接部193-2をx2方向に押すことにより、第2駆動部190-2が図6に示す初期位置に戻る。伝達部163は、第1駆動部190-1を押さずに、第1規制孔198-1(図7)に沿って移動する。すなわち、第1駆動部190-1は、図6に示す初期位置に留まる。
In the state shown in FIG. 10, when the operation lever 140 is rotated in the first rotation direction 104, the transmission portion 163 in the second restriction hole 198-2 pushes the second contact portion 193-2 in the x2 direction. Then, the second drive unit 190-2 returns to the initial position shown in FIG. The transmission unit 163 moves along the first restriction hole 198-1 (FIG. 7) without pressing the first drive unit 190-1. That is, the first drive unit 190-1 remains at the initial position shown in FIG.
伝達部163が動くとき、図5に示すカム部130の凹凸面131に向けて付勢されたアクチュエータ170が、凹凸面131に沿って動き、操作レバー140を通じて操作者に、抵抗力の変化としての操作感が伝達される。操作レバー140が図6に示す初期位置から第1回転方向104に回転するときの動作は、第2回転方向105に回転するときの動作と対称的であるから説明を省略する。
When the transmission unit 163 moves, the actuator 170 urged toward the uneven surface 131 of the cam unit 130 shown in FIG. 5 moves along the uneven surface 131 and causes the operator to change the resistance force through the operation lever 140. The feeling of operation is transmitted. The operation when the operation lever 140 is rotated in the first rotation direction 104 from the initial position shown in FIG. 6 is symmetric with the operation when the operation lever 140 is rotated in the second rotation direction 105, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
図7は、操作レバー140が初期位置にある状態での、操作レバー装置100の側面図である。操作レバー140は、第1仮想中心軸102(図6)の周りで、第3回転方向106と第4回転方向107との両方向に回転可能である。図11は、操作レバー140を第3回転方向106に回転した状態における、操作レバー装置100の側面図である。図11では、第1筐体110と第2筐体120とは省略している。
FIG. 7 is a side view of the operation lever device 100 in a state where the operation lever 140 is in the initial position. The operation lever 140 can rotate in both directions of the third rotation direction 106 and the fourth rotation direction 107 around the first virtual center axis 102 (FIG. 6). FIG. 11 is a side view of the operation lever device 100 in a state where the operation lever 140 is rotated in the third rotation direction 106. In FIG. 11, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are omitted.
まず、図7に示す初期位置から操作レバー140を第3回転方向106に回転させる場合について説明する。第1規制孔198-1内の伝達部163が、第1当接部193-1をz2方向に押すことにより、図11に示すように、第1駆動部190-1が回転する。回転体150は、第2駆動部190-2の第2支持面196-2と第2対向支持面197-2とに沿って回転する。伝達部163は、第2駆動部190-2を押さずに、第2規制孔198-2(図6)に沿って移動する。すなわち、第2駆動部190-2は、図7に示す初期位置に留まる。伝達部163の移動量は、yz平面に沿った第2規制孔198-2(図7)の長さによって制限される。
First, the case where the operation lever 140 is rotated in the third rotation direction 106 from the initial position shown in FIG. 7 will be described. When the transmission portion 163 in the first restriction hole 198-1 pushes the first contact portion 193-1 in the z2 direction, the first drive portion 190-1 rotates as shown in FIG. The rotating body 150 rotates along the second support surface 196-2 and the second opposing support surface 197-2 of the second drive unit 190-2. The transmission unit 163 moves along the second restriction hole 198-2 (FIG. 6) without pressing the second drive unit 190-2. That is, the second drive unit 190-2 remains at the initial position shown in FIG. The amount of movement of the transmission part 163 is limited by the length of the second restriction hole 198-2 (FIG. 7) along the yz plane.
図11に示す状態で、操作レバー140を第4回転方向107に回転させると、第1規制孔198-1内の伝達部163が、第1当接部193-1をz1方向に押すことにより、第1駆動部190-1が図7に示す初期位置に戻る。伝達部163は、第2駆動部190-2を押さずに、第2規制孔198-2(図6)に沿って移動する。すなわち、第2駆動部190-2は、図7に示す初期位置に留まる。
When the operation lever 140 is rotated in the fourth rotation direction 107 in the state shown in FIG. 11, the transmission portion 163 in the first restriction hole 198-1 pushes the first contact portion 193-1 in the z1 direction. The first drive unit 190-1 returns to the initial position shown in FIG. The transmission unit 163 moves along the second restriction hole 198-2 (FIG. 6) without pressing the second drive unit 190-2. That is, the second drive unit 190-2 remains at the initial position shown in FIG.
伝達部163が動くとき、図5に示すように、カム部130の凹凸面131に向けて付勢されたアクチュエータ170が、凹凸面131に沿って動き、操作レバー140を通じて操作者に、抵抗力の変化としての操作感が伝達される。操作レバー140が図7に示す初期位置から第4回転方向107に回転するときの動作は、第3回転方向106に回転するときの動作と対称的であるから説明を省略する。
When the transmission portion 163 moves, as shown in FIG. 5, the actuator 170 biased toward the uneven surface 131 of the cam portion 130 moves along the uneven surface 131, and resists the operator through the operation lever 140. A feeling of operation as a change of is transmitted. Since the operation when the operation lever 140 rotates in the fourth rotation direction 107 from the initial position shown in FIG. 7 is symmetric with the operation when the operation lever 140 rotates in the third rotation direction 106, the description is omitted.
第1筐体110と第2筐体120とは、ガラス繊維で強化した樹脂製であり、強い力に耐える。カム部130と操作レバー140とアクチュエータ170とは、樹脂製である。結合部材160は、鉄やアルミニウムなどの金属製であるので、樹脂製である場合に比べて、操作レバー140と回転体150とを精度良く、かつ、変形しにくい状態で固定できる。弾性部材180は、金属製の巻きばねである。弾性部材180は、アクチュエータ170を付勢できる他の部材でもよい。回転体150は、POM(ポリアセタール)などの摺動性成形樹脂製である。第1駆動部190-1と第2駆動部190-2とは、第1筐体110と第2筐体120よりも柔らかい樹脂で形成されているので、第1筐体110と第2筐体120とで直接支持する場合より、回転体150を傷つけにくい。
The first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are made of resin reinforced with glass fiber and withstand a strong force. The cam portion 130, the operation lever 140, and the actuator 170 are made of resin. Since the coupling member 160 is made of a metal such as iron or aluminum, the operation lever 140 and the rotating body 150 can be fixed with high accuracy and in a state of being difficult to be deformed as compared with the case of being made of resin. The elastic member 180 is a metal winding spring. The elastic member 180 may be another member that can bias the actuator 170. The rotating body 150 is made of a slidable molding resin such as POM (polyacetal). Since the first driving unit 190-1 and the second driving unit 190-2 are formed of a softer resin than the first casing 110 and the second casing 120, the first casing 110 and the second casing The rotating body 150 is less likely to be damaged than the case where the rotating body 150 is directly supported.
本実施形態の駆動部190は、2つであるが、他の例において駆動部190は、1つでもよく、3つ以上でもよい。
Although there are two drive units 190 in the present embodiment, in another example, the number of drive units 190 may be one, or three or more.
(まとめ)
本実施形態によれば、駆動部190の支持面196と対向支持面197とにより回転面151が回転可能に支持される。これにより、従来のように回転面151の表面に突起を設ける場合に比べて、回転面151を支持する面積を広くとることが可能になるため、耐久性を高めることができる。また、従来のように駆動部190以外の部材を使用して回転面151を支持する場合に比べて部品点数を削減できるので、組み立てが容易になる。 (Summary)
According to the present embodiment, therotation surface 151 is rotatably supported by the support surface 196 and the opposing support surface 197 of the drive unit 190. Thereby, compared with the case where protrusion is provided in the surface of the rotation surface 151 like the past, it becomes possible to take the area which supports the rotation surface 151, and can improve durability. In addition, since the number of parts can be reduced as compared with the conventional case where the rotating surface 151 is supported using a member other than the driving unit 190, assembly is facilitated.
本実施形態によれば、駆動部190の支持面196と対向支持面197とにより回転面151が回転可能に支持される。これにより、従来のように回転面151の表面に突起を設ける場合に比べて、回転面151を支持する面積を広くとることが可能になるため、耐久性を高めることができる。また、従来のように駆動部190以外の部材を使用して回転面151を支持する場合に比べて部品点数を削減できるので、組み立てが容易になる。 (Summary)
According to the present embodiment, the
本実施形態によれば、支持部191と対向支持部192とを連結した当接部193が、回転体150の回転に伴って回転する伝達部163の移動経路上で伝達部163に当接可能に位置しているので、当接部193以外に部材を設ける場合に比べて、操作レバー140から駆動部190へ動作を伝達する構成が簡単になり、かつ、組み立て易い。
According to this embodiment, the contact portion 193 connecting the support portion 191 and the opposing support portion 192 can contact the transmission portion 163 on the movement path of the transmission portion 163 that rotates as the rotating body 150 rotates. Therefore, the configuration for transmitting the operation from the operation lever 140 to the drive unit 190 is simpler and easier to assemble than when a member other than the contact portion 193 is provided.
本実施形態によれば、当接部193が、支持部191と対向支持部192との間で部分的に延びた規制孔198をもち、伝達部163が、回転体150から規制孔198の中まで延びているので、操作レバー140から複数の駆動部190への動作の伝達と、操作レバー140の動作量の規制とを当接部193の規制孔198により簡単に実現できる。
According to the present embodiment, the contact portion 193 has the restriction hole 198 partially extending between the support portion 191 and the opposing support portion 192, and the transmission portion 163 extends from the rotating body 150 to the inside of the restriction hole 198. Therefore, the transmission of the operation from the operation lever 140 to the plurality of drive units 190 and the restriction of the operation amount of the operation lever 140 can be easily realized by the restriction hole 198 of the contact portion 193.
本実施形態によれば、伝達部163が、回転体150から2つ以上の駆動部190のすべての規制孔198の中まで延びているので、簡単な構成で2つ以上の駆動部190を1つの伝達部163により動かすことができる。
According to the present embodiment, since the transmission part 163 extends from the rotating body 150 into all the restriction holes 198 of the two or more drive parts 190, the two or more drive parts 190 can be connected to the 1 with a simple configuration. It can be moved by one transmission part 163.
本実施形態によれば、凹凸面131をもつカム部130と、伝達部163により移動可能に保持されたアクチュエータ170と、アクチュエータ170を凹凸面131に向けて付勢する弾性部材180とをさらに備えるので、アクチュエータ170を別の部材で保持する場合に比べて、部品点数が少なく、組み立てやすい。
According to the present embodiment, the cam unit 130 having the uneven surface 131, the actuator 170 movably held by the transmission unit 163, and the elastic member 180 that biases the actuator 170 toward the uneven surface 131 are further provided. Therefore, compared with the case where the actuator 170 is held by another member, the number of parts is small and it is easy to assemble.
本実施形態によれば、複数の駆動部190を備えるので、回転体150の異なる方向の回転を駆動部190で検知でき、さらに、複数の支持面196と複数の対向支持面197とにより、回転体150を安定して支持することができる。
According to the present embodiment, since the plurality of driving units 190 are provided, the rotation of the rotating body 150 in different directions can be detected by the driving unit 190, and the rotation is performed by the plurality of support surfaces 196 and the plurality of opposing support surfaces 197. The body 150 can be stably supported.
本実施形態によれば、2つの駆動部190が、互いに直交する第1仮想中心軸102と第2仮想中心軸103との周りで回転するので、回転面151を2方向からバランスよく支持することができる。
According to the present embodiment, since the two drive units 190 rotate around the first virtual center axis 102 and the second virtual center axis 103 that are orthogonal to each other, the rotation surface 151 is supported in a balanced manner from two directions. Can do.
本実施形態によれば、組立時に、まず、第1筐体110内で、第1窪み116に第1軸部194-1を載せ、第2窪み117に第2軸部195-1を載せ、第3窪み118に第3軸部194-2をはめ込む。次に、第1筐体110と第2筐体120とを組み合わせて、第1窪み116と第1対向窪み126との間に第1軸部194-1をはさみ、第2窪み117と第2対向窪み127との間に第2軸部195-1をはさみ、第4窪み128に第4軸部195-2をはめ込むことにより、操作レバー装置100を簡単に組み立てることができる。
According to this embodiment, at the time of assembly, first, in the first housing 110, the first shaft portion 194-1 is placed in the first recess 116, and the second shaft portion 195-1 is placed in the second recess 117, The third shaft portion 194-2 is fitted into the third recess 118. Next, the first casing 110 and the second casing 120 are combined, the first shaft portion 194-1 is sandwiched between the first recess 116 and the first opposing recess 126, and the second recess 117 and the second recess The operation lever device 100 can be easily assembled by inserting the second shaft portion 195-1 between the opposing recess 127 and inserting the fourth shaft portion 195-2 into the fourth recess 128.
本実施形態によれば、操作レバー140と回転体150とが別部品であり、操作レバー140と回転体150とが結合部材160により結合されているので、操作レバー140と回転体150とが単一部材である場合に比べて、様々な変更に簡単に対応可能である。操作レバー140と回転体150とを、各々に適した異なる材料から作ることが可能である。
According to the present embodiment, the operating lever 140 and the rotating body 150 are separate parts, and the operating lever 140 and the rotating body 150 are coupled by the coupling member 160. Compared to a single member, it is possible to easily cope with various changes. The operating lever 140 and the rotating body 150 can be made of different materials suitable for each.
本実施形態によれば、結合部材160の外形が、略柱状であり、操作レバー140が、結合部材160の外形に沿った第1固定孔143をもち、回転体150が、結合部材160の外形に沿った第2固定孔152をもち、結合部材160が、第2固定孔152内に固定されており、結合部材160が、第2固定孔152から外側に延びた基部162を含み、基部162が、第1固定孔143内において基部162と操作レバー140との間の圧力により固定されているので、第2固定孔152に固定された結合部材160を第1固定孔143にはめ込むだけで操作レバー140と回転体150とを簡単に結合できる。
According to this embodiment, the outer shape of the coupling member 160 is substantially columnar, the operation lever 140 has the first fixing hole 143 along the outer shape of the coupling member 160, and the rotating body 150 is the outer shape of the coupling member 160. The coupling member 160 is fixed in the second fixing hole 152, and the coupling member 160 includes a base 162 extending outward from the second fixing hole 152. However, since it is fixed in the first fixing hole 143 by the pressure between the base 162 and the operation lever 140, the operation is performed simply by fitting the coupling member 160 fixed to the second fixing hole 152 into the first fixing hole 143. The lever 140 and the rotating body 150 can be easily coupled.
本実施形態によれば、カム部130とアクチュエータ170と弾性部材180とをさらに備え、基部162が第2固定孔152の一方の第1開口153から突出しており、結合部材160が第2固定孔152の他方の第2開口154から突出した伝達部163をさらに含み、アクチュエータ170が、伝達部163により移動可能に保持されているので、アクチュエータ170を別の部材で保持する場合に比べて、部品点数が少なく、組み立てやすい。
According to the present embodiment, the cam portion 130, the actuator 170, and the elastic member 180 are further provided, the base portion 162 protrudes from the first opening 153 of the second fixing hole 152, and the coupling member 160 is the second fixing hole. 152 further includes a transmission portion 163 projecting from the other second opening 154 of the 152, and the actuator 170 is movably held by the transmission portion 163. Therefore, the component is compared with the case where the actuator 170 is held by another member. Easy to assemble with few points.
本実施形態によれば、アクチュエータ170が、金属製の結合部材160の収納孔161により摺動可能に保持されているので、結合部材160が樹脂製である場合に比べて収納孔161の大きさを高精度に管理できる。そのため、アクチュエータ170の動作時におけるガタツキを防止して操作感を高めることができる。
According to the present embodiment, since the actuator 170 is slidably held by the storage hole 161 of the metal coupling member 160, the size of the storage hole 161 is larger than when the coupling member 160 is made of resin. Can be managed with high accuracy. Therefore, rattling during the operation of the actuator 170 can be prevented and the operational feeling can be enhanced.
本実施形態によれば、回転体150が摺動性成形樹脂製であり、結合部材160が金属製であるので、回転体150を滑らかに摺動させて操作性を高めると同時に、結合部材160に必要な強度を確保することができる。
According to the present embodiment, since the rotating body 150 is made of a slidable molding resin and the coupling member 160 is made of metal, the operability is improved by sliding the rotating body 150 smoothly and at the same time. The required strength can be ensured.
本発明は上述した実施形態には限定されない。すなわち、当業者は、本発明の技術的範囲またはその均等の範囲内において、上述した実施形態の構成要素に関し、様々な変更、コンビネーション、サブコンビネーション、並びに代替を行ってもよい。
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. That is, those skilled in the art may make various modifications, combinations, subcombinations, and alternatives regarding the components of the above-described embodiments within the technical scope of the present invention or an equivalent scope thereof.
本発明は、車両の操作レバー装置に適用可能である。
The present invention is applicable to an operation lever device for a vehicle.
100…操作レバー装置、102…第1仮想中心軸、103…第2仮想中心軸
116…第1窪み、117…第2窪み、118…第3窪み
126…第1対向窪み、127…第2対向窪み、128…第4窪み
130…カム部、131…凹凸面、140…操作レバー、141…操作部
143…第1固定孔、150…回転体、151…回転面、152…第2固定孔
163…伝達部、170…アクチュエータ、180…弾性部材
190…駆動部、190-1…第1駆動部、190-2…第2駆動部
191…支持部、191-1…第1支持部、191-2…第2支持部
192…対向支持部、192-1…第1対向支持部、192-2…第2対向支持部
193…当接部、193-1…第1当接部、193-2…第2当接部
196…支持面、196-1…第1支持面、196-2…第2支持面
197…対向支持面、197-1…第1対向支持面、197-2…第2対向支持面
198…規制孔、198-1…第1規制孔、198-2…第2規制孔 DESCRIPTION OFSYMBOLS 100 ... Operation lever apparatus, 102 ... 1st virtual central axis, 103 ... 2nd virtual central axis 116 ... 1st hollow, 117 ... 2nd hollow, 118 ... 3rd hollow 126 ... 1st opposing hollow, 127 ... 2nd opposing Indentation, 128 ... Fourth indentation 130 ... Cam part, 131 ... Uneven surface, 140 ... Operation lever, 141 ... Operation part 143 ... First fixing hole, 150 ... Rotating body, 151 ... Rotating surface, 152 ... Second fixing hole 163 ... Transmission section, 170 ... Actuator, 180 ... Elastic member 190 ... Drive section, 190-1 ... First drive section, 190-2 ... Second drive section 191 ... Support section, 191-1 ... First support section, 191- 2 ... 2nd support part 192 ... Opposite support part, 192-1 ... 1st counter support part, 192-2 ... 2nd counter support part 193 ... Contact part, 193-1 ... 1st contact part, 193-2 ... second contact portion 196 ... support surface, 196-1 ... first Holding surface, 196-2 ... second support surface 197 ... opposing support surface, 197-1 ... first opposing support surface, 196-2 ... second opposing support surface 198 ... restriction hole, 198-1 ... first restriction hole, 198-2 ... Second restriction hole
116…第1窪み、117…第2窪み、118…第3窪み
126…第1対向窪み、127…第2対向窪み、128…第4窪み
130…カム部、131…凹凸面、140…操作レバー、141…操作部
143…第1固定孔、150…回転体、151…回転面、152…第2固定孔
163…伝達部、170…アクチュエータ、180…弾性部材
190…駆動部、190-1…第1駆動部、190-2…第2駆動部
191…支持部、191-1…第1支持部、191-2…第2支持部
192…対向支持部、192-1…第1対向支持部、192-2…第2対向支持部
193…当接部、193-1…第1当接部、193-2…第2当接部
196…支持面、196-1…第1支持面、196-2…第2支持面
197…対向支持面、197-1…第1対向支持面、197-2…第2対向支持面
198…規制孔、198-1…第1規制孔、198-2…第2規制孔 DESCRIPTION OF
Claims (8)
- 球面状の回転面をもつ回転体と、
前記回転体を回転させる操作レバーと、
前記回転体の動きに応じて動く1つ以上の駆動部と、
を備え、
前記駆動部が、
前記回転面に沿って窪んだ支持面をもつ支持部と、
前記回転面に沿って窪んだ対向支持面をもつ対向支持部と、
を含み、
前記回転面が、前記支持面と前記対向支持面との間で回転可能に支持されている、
操作レバー装置。 A rotating body having a spherical rotating surface;
An operating lever for rotating the rotating body;
One or more driving units that move according to the movement of the rotating body;
With
The drive unit is
A support portion having a support surface that is recessed along the rotation surface;
An opposing support portion having an opposing support surface that is recessed along the rotational surface;
Including
The rotating surface is rotatably supported between the support surface and the opposing support surface.
Operation lever device. - 前記回転体の回転に伴って回転する伝達部をさらに備え、
前記1つ以上の駆動部の各々が、前記支持部と前記対向支持部とを連結した当接部をさらに含み、
前記当接部が、前記伝達部の移動経路上で前記伝達部に当接可能に位置している、
請求項1に記載の操作レバー装置。 A transmission unit that rotates as the rotating body rotates;
Each of the one or more driving units further includes a contact portion connecting the support portion and the opposing support portion,
The abutting portion is positioned so as to be able to abut on the transmitting portion on the movement path of the transmitting portion.
The operation lever device according to claim 1. - 前記当接部が、前記支持部と前記対向支持部との間で部分的に延びた規制孔をもち、
前記伝達部が、前記回転体から前記規制孔の中を通って延びている、
請求項2に記載の操作レバー装置。 The contact portion has a restriction hole partially extending between the support portion and the opposing support portion,
The transmission portion extends from the rotating body through the restriction hole;
The operation lever device according to claim 2. - 2つ以上の前記駆動部を備え、
前記伝達部が、前記回転体から前記2つ以上の駆動部のすべての前記規制孔の中を通って延びている、
請求項3に記載の操作レバー装置。 Including two or more of the drive units;
The transmission part extends from the rotating body through all the restriction holes of the two or more drive parts;
The operation lever device according to claim 3. - 凹凸面をもつカム部と、
前記伝達部により移動可能に保持されたアクチュエータと、
前記アクチュエータを前記凹凸面に向けて付勢する弾性部材と、
をさらに備える、
請求項2乃至請求項4の何れか一項に記載の操作レバー装置。 A cam portion having an uneven surface;
An actuator held movably by the transmission unit;
An elastic member for urging the actuator toward the uneven surface;
Further comprising
The operation lever device according to any one of claims 2 to 4. - 複数の前記駆動部を備える、
請求項1乃至請求項5の何れか一項に記載の操作レバー装置。 Comprising a plurality of the drive units;
The operation lever device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. - 前記複数の駆動部の1つである第1駆動部が、第1仮想中心軸の周りで回転し、
前記複数の駆動部の他の1つである第2駆動部が、前記第1仮想中心軸に略直交する第2仮想中心軸の周りで回転する、
請求項6に記載の操作レバー装置。 A first driving unit that is one of the plurality of driving units rotates around a first virtual central axis;
A second driving unit, which is another one of the plurality of driving units, rotates around a second virtual central axis substantially orthogonal to the first virtual central axis;
The operation lever device according to claim 6. - 第1筐体と第2筐体とをさらに備え、
前記第1駆動部が、
前記回転体から離れる方向に向けて前記第1仮想中心軸に平行に前記第1駆動部の前記支持部から突出した第1軸部と、
前記回転体から離れる方向に向けて前記第1仮想中心軸に平行に前記第1駆動部の前記対向支持部から突出した第2軸部と、
を含み、
前記第2駆動部が、
前記回転体から離れる方向に向けて前記第2仮想中心軸に平行に前記第2駆動部の前記支持部から突出した第3軸部と、
前記回転体から離れる方向に向けて前記第2仮想中心軸に平行に前記第2駆動部の前記対向支持部から突出した第4軸部と、
を含み、
前記第1筐体が、第1窪みと第2窪みと第3窪みとを含み、
前記第2筐体が、第1対向窪みと第2対向窪みと第4窪みとを含み、
前記第1窪みと前記第1対向窪みとが、前記第1軸部を挟んで対向配置されており、
前記第2窪みと前記第2対向窪みとが、前記第2軸部を挟んで対向配置されており、
前記第3窪みと前記第4窪みとが、前記第2駆動部を挟んで対向配置されており、
前記第1軸部が、前記第1窪みと前記第1対向窪みとの間に回転可能に支持されており、
前記第2軸部が、前記第2窪みと前記第2対向窪みとの間に回転可能に支持されており、
前記第3軸部が、前記第3窪み内で回転可能に支持されており、
前記第4軸部が、前記第4窪み内で回転可能に支持されている、
請求項7に記載の操作レバー装置。 A first housing and a second housing;
The first drive unit is
A first shaft portion protruding from the support portion of the first drive portion in parallel with the first virtual central axis in a direction away from the rotating body;
A second shaft portion protruding from the opposing support portion of the first drive portion in parallel with the first virtual central axis in a direction away from the rotating body;
Including
The second driving unit is
A third shaft portion protruding from the support portion of the second drive portion in parallel with the second virtual center axis in a direction away from the rotating body;
A fourth shaft portion protruding from the opposing support portion of the second drive portion in parallel with the second virtual central axis in a direction away from the rotating body;
Including
The first housing includes a first recess, a second recess, and a third recess,
The second housing includes a first opposing depression, a second opposing depression, and a fourth depression,
The first recess and the first opposing recess are disposed to face each other with the first shaft portion interposed therebetween,
The second dent and the second opposing dent are arranged to face each other across the second shaft portion,
The third dent and the fourth dent are arranged opposite to each other with the second driving unit interposed therebetween,
The first shaft portion is rotatably supported between the first recess and the first opposing recess,
The second shaft portion is rotatably supported between the second recess and the second opposing recess,
The third shaft portion is rotatably supported in the third recess;
The fourth shaft portion is rotatably supported in the fourth recess.
The operation lever device according to claim 7.
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