WO2018216285A1 - Lever switch device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a lever switch device.
- a lever switch device having an operation lever that can be rotated in two directions has been used.
- a device including an operation lever and a lever support that accommodates the base of the operation lever and supports the operation lever in a swingable manner is known.
- the pressing lever provided at the base of the operating lever is brought into elastic contact with the cam surface formed on the inner wall of the lever support, thereby holding the operating lever and generating a click feeling during operation. Done.
- the lever support is fixed to the housing, whereas the presser is provided at the tip of the operating member integrated with the operation lever. Cumulative tolerance between the position of and increased. As a result, the operation lever may be held at a position shifted from a desired holding position.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to suppress a shift in the holding position of the operation lever.
- a lever switch device includes an operation lever, a shaft fixed to the operation lever, a part of which protrudes from a base end portion of the operation lever toward the outside of the operation lever, and the operation lever. Pivotable connecting portion, a pair of first bearing portions for clamping the connecting portion from the first direction so that the operating lever can pivot in the first direction, and the shaft being the first
- a lever switch device comprising: a pair of first clamping portions that clamp and hold the shaft from a second direction orthogonal to the first direction so as to be rotatable in a direction.
- the shift of the holding position of the operation lever can be suppressed.
- the external appearance perspective view which shows an example of a lever switch apparatus.
- the enlarged view which shows an example of the internal structure of a housing
- maintenance unit The exploded view for demonstrating a 2nd holding
- FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an example of a lever switch device 100 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the lever switch device 100 includes an operation lever 1 and a housing 2.
- the operation lever 1 is a lever for the driver to operate the direction indicator and the wiper.
- the operation lever 1 can be rotated in two directions, ie, a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to each other, and is held at a predetermined holding position by a holding mechanism housed in the housing 2.
- the driver operates the blinking and extinguishing of the direction indicator and the operation speed of the wiper by rotating the operation lever 1 and changing the holding position of the operation lever 1.
- the operation lever 1 includes an operation switch 11.
- the operation switch 11 is a switch for the driver to operate turning on and off the front light, and is provided on the operation lever 1.
- the operation switch 11 is a rotary switch, but the type of the operation switch 11 is arbitrary.
- the operation lever 1 includes one operation switch 11, but may include a plurality of operation switches 11. In any case, the operation switch 11 is connected to the control circuit 3 housed in the housing 2 via a transmission line described later.
- the first direction in which the operation lever 1 can be rotated is referred to as the X direction
- the second direction is referred to as the Y direction
- the X direction corresponds to the vertical direction in FIG. 1
- the Y direction corresponds to the horizontal direction in FIG.
- the front-back direction of FIG. 1 is called a Z direction.
- the right side in the Y direction is referred to as right
- the left side in the Y direction is referred to as left.
- the housing 2 is a storage portion that stores a holding mechanism that holds the operation lever 1, has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and includes a lower surface 2a, a side surface 2b, and an upper surface 2c.
- the lower surface 2a includes a port 21 for connecting the control circuit 3 housed in the housing 2 and an in-vehicle system configured by CAN (Controller Area Network) or the like.
- CAN Controller Area Network
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the internal configuration of the housing 2.
- the side surface 2b and the upper surface 2c are omitted.
- the housing 2 accommodates therein a control circuit 3, a shaft 4, a connection portion 5, a first holding unit 6, and a second holding unit 7.
- the holding mechanism of the operation lever 1 includes a first holding unit 6 and a second holding unit 7.
- the control circuit 3 is a circuit that outputs a signal corresponding to the operation of the operation lever 1 and the operation switch 11 to the in-vehicle system via the port 21, and is provided on the lower surface 2a.
- the control circuit 3 includes a plurality of terminals 31 for connecting the transmission lines of the lever switch device 100, respectively.
- the control circuit 3 includes a detection circuit that detects the position of the operation lever 1 based on a signal from the lever switch device 100.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the shaft 4 and the connecting portion 5.
- configurations not used for the description are omitted as appropriate.
- the shaft 4 is a tubular member fixed to the operation lever 1 and is made of, for example, metal. As shown in FIG. 3, a part of the shaft 4 is disposed inside the operation lever 1, and a part projects from the base end of the operation lever 1 toward the inside of the housing 2 (outside the operation lever 1). To be arranged. The portion of the shaft 4 disposed inside the operation lever 1 is fixed to the operation lever 1 by a method such as fitting or bonding so that the shaft 4 is interlocked with the operation lever 1.
- the transmission lines 12a and 12b connected to the operation switch 11 are introduced into the housing 2 through the inside of the shaft 4. That is, the shaft 4 constitutes a wiring path of the transmission lines 12 a and 12 b from the operation lever 1 to the housing 2.
- the transmission lines 12 a and 12 b introduced into the inside of the housing 2 through the shaft 4 are connected to the control circuit 3 via terminals 31, respectively. As a result, the mechanical change of the operation switch 11 is transmitted to the terminal 31 and input to the control circuit 3.
- the connecting portion 5 is provided coaxially with the shaft 4 at the base end portion (between the operating lever 1 and the housing 2) of the operating lever 1 in the shaft 4.
- the connecting portion 5 is fixed to the shaft 4 so as to be interlocked with the shaft 4.
- the operation lever 1 and the housing 2 (holding mechanism) are connected via a connection portion 5.
- the connecting portion 5 can be rotated integrally with the operation lever 1 and serves as a fulcrum for turning the operation lever 1 in two directions.
- the connecting portion 5 includes a pair of convex portions 51a and 51b arranged in the X direction and a pair of convex portions 52a and 52b arranged in the Y direction. The convex portions 51a and 51b and the convex portions 52a and 52b will be described later. In the example of FIG.
- the connecting portion 5 is a spherical ball joint fixed to the shaft 4, but is not limited thereto.
- the connecting portion 5 can have an arbitrary configuration that can rotate integrally with the operation lever 1.
- the connection portion 5 may be formed integrally with the operation lever 1 at the base end portion or the peripheral portion of the operation lever 1, and may be rotatable integrally with the operation lever 1.
- FIGS. 4 to 9 are exploded views for explaining the first holding unit 6.
- configurations that are not used in the description are omitted as appropriate.
- the first holding unit 6 includes first bearing portions 61 a and 61 b, first holding portions 62 a and 62 b, first torsion springs 63 a and 63 b, a drive portion 64, and a transmission line 65. .
- the first bearing portions 61a and 61b are a pair of bearing portions that sandwich the connection portion 5 from the X direction so that the operation lever 1 can rotate in the X direction.
- “to pinch” means to support in a pinched state.
- the first bearing portions 61 a and 61 b are arranged to face each other on a straight line passing through the center of the shaft 4.
- the first bearing portions 61a and 61b sandwich the connection portion 5 from the X direction by the first bearing portion 61a supporting the connection portion 5 from above and the first bearing portion 61b supporting the connection portion 5 from below. .
- the shaft portion 611a protruding upward is provided on the first bearing portion 61a.
- the first bearing portion 61b is provided with a shaft portion 611b protruding downward.
- the shaft portion 611a is fitted to a bearing portion 22a provided on the upper surface 2c, and is supported so as to be rotatable in the Y direction.
- the shaft portion 611b is fitted into a bearing portion 22b provided on the lower surface 2a, and is supported so as to be rotatable in the Y direction.
- the first bearing portions 61a and 61b are attached to the housing 2 so as to be rotatable in the Y direction about the shaft portions 611a and 611b.
- the lower surface of the first bearing portion 61 a (the contact surface with the connection portion 5) has a spherical shape, and a recess 612 a that fits with the protrusion 51 a of the connection portion 5 is formed.
- the recess 612a is formed such that the width in the Y direction is substantially the same as the width in the Y direction of the protrusion 51a, and the width in the Z direction is longer than the amount of movement of the protrusion 51a in the Z direction.
- the recess 612a restricts the torsional operation of the operation lever 1, that is, the rotational operation around the rotational axis in the Z direction.
- the upper surface of the first bearing portion 61 b (the contact surface with the connection portion 5) has a spherical shape, and a concave portion 612 b that fits with the convex portion 51 b of the connection portion 5 is formed.
- the recess 612b is formed such that the width in the Y direction is substantially the same as the width in the Y direction of the protrusion 51b, and the width in the Z direction is longer than the amount of movement of the protrusion 51b in the Z direction.
- the recess 612b restricts the torsional operation of the operation lever 1, that is, the rotational operation around the rotational axis in the Z direction.
- connection portion 5 is sandwiched between the first bearing portions 61a and 61b so that the operation lever 1 can rotate in the X direction.
- the first sandwiching portions 62a and 62b are a pair of sandwiching portions that sandwich and hold (fix) the shaft 4 from the Y direction so that the shaft 4 can rotate in the X direction.
- the operation lever 1 is held at a predetermined holding position.
- the first clamping parts 62a and 62b are arranged at opposing positions, the first clamping part 62a supports the shaft 4 from the left side, and the first clamping part 62b supports the shaft 4 from the right side. By supporting, the shaft 4 is clamped from the Y direction.
- the first clamping part 62a is a part for connecting the first bearing parts 61a and 61b, and is formed integrally with the first bearing parts 61a and 61b.
- the 1st clamping part 62a is provided with the 1st part 621a, the 2nd part 622a, and the 3rd part 623a.
- the first portion 621a is a portion extending from the first bearing portion 61a in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1).
- the first portion 621a has one end connected to the first bearing portion 61a and the other end connected to one end of the third portion 623a.
- the first portion 621a includes a locking portion 624a protruding upward.
- the second portion 622a is a portion extending from the first bearing portion 61b in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1).
- the second portion 622a has one end connected to the first bearing portion 61b and the other end connected to the other end of the third portion 623a.
- the second portion 622a includes a locking portion 625a protruding downward.
- the third portion 623a is a portion extending in the X direction that connects the first portion 621a and the second portion 622a.
- the third portion 623a has one end connected to the other end of the first portion 621a and the other end connected to the other end of the second portion 622a.
- the third portion 623a supports the shaft 4 from the left side.
- the 1st clamping part 62b is a different body from the 1st bearing parts 61a and 61b and the 1st clamping part 62a.
- the 1st clamping part 62b is provided with the axial parts 626b and 627b, the 1st part 621b, the 2nd part 622b, and the 3rd part 623b.
- the shaft portions 626b and 627b are portions that serve as rotation axes of the first sandwiching portions 62a and 62b.
- the shaft portion 626b is fitted to one end of the first portion 621a of the first holding portion 62a, and the shaft portion 627b is fitted to one end of the second portion 622a of the first holding portion 62a.
- the shaft portions 626b and 627b are arranged so as to face each other on a straight line passing through the center of the shaft 4.
- the first portion 621b is a portion extending from the shaft portion 626b in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1).
- the first portion 621b has one end connected to the shaft portion 626b and the other end connected to one end of the third portion 623b.
- the first portion 621b includes a locking portion 624b protruding upward.
- the second portion 622b is a portion extending from the shaft portion 627b in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1).
- the second portion 622b has one end connected to the shaft portion 627b and the other end connected to the other end of the third portion 623b.
- the second portion 622b includes a locking portion 625b protruding downward.
- the third portion 623b is a portion extending in the X direction that connects the first portion 621b and the second portion 622b.
- the third portion 623b has one end connected to the other end of the first portion 621b and the other end connected to the other end of the second portion 622b.
- the third portion 623b supports the shaft 4 from the right side.
- the third portion 623b has first holding portions 66a, 66b, 66c.
- first holding portions 66 are a portion into which the shaft 4 is fitted, and corresponds to a portion in which the shaft 4 side is recessed as compared with other portions.
- the shaft 4 is held by the first holding portions 62a and 62b in a state of being fitted to the first holding portion 66.
- the holding position of the operation lever 1 corresponds to the position of the operation lever 1 when the shaft 4 is held by the first clamping portions 62a and 62b. Therefore, the position of the first holding portion 66 corresponds to the holding position of the operation lever 1.
- the holding position of the lower end of the operating lever 1 corresponds to the position of the first holding portion 66a
- the holding position in the center of the operating lever 1 corresponds to the position of the first holding portion 66b
- the upper end holding position corresponds to the position of the first holding portion 66c. This is because the operation lever 1 and the shaft 4 move in opposite directions.
- the shaft 4 positioned around the first holding part 66 has the first holding part 66. Is automatically moved toward the first holding portion 66 by the inclination of the surroundings and the weight of the operation lever 1 and is held by the first holding portion 66.
- the 1st holding part may be provided in the 3rd part 623a of the 1st clamping part 62a instead of the 3rd part 623b of the 1st clamping part 62b.
- maintenance part may be provided in the position which the 3rd parts 623a and 623b oppose, respectively.
- maintenance parts provided in the 1st clamping parts 62a and 62b is arbitrary.
- the cross-sectional shape of the shaft 4 is a circle, but may be an octagon or an arbitrary polygon.
- the periphery of the first holding unit may be flat.
- the first torsion springs 63a and 63b are torsion springs that connect the first clamping parts 62a and 62b and urge the first clamping parts 62a and 62b in a direction approaching each other.
- the arm angles of the first torsion springs 63a and 63b are, for example, 0 degrees or less.
- the shaft portion 626b is inserted into the winding portion, one arm is locked to the locking portion 624a, and the other arm is locked to the locking portion 624b.
- the shaft portion 627b is inserted into the winding portion, one arm is locked to the locking portion 624a, and the other arm is locked to the locking portion 624b.
- the first clamping part 62a is urged in the direction of the first clamping part 62b, and the first clamping part 62b is urged in the direction of the first clamping part 62a.
- the shaft 4 is clamped by the first clamping parts 62a and 62b.
- the first holding unit 6 may include two first torsion springs 63a and 63b as in the example of FIG. 8, or may include only one of the first torsion springs 63a and 63b. .
- the drive unit 64 is a part for transmitting the displacement of the operation lever 1 in the Y direction to the terminal 31 via the transmission line 65 and inputting it to the control circuit 3. As shown in FIG. 4, the drive part 64 is provided in the axial part 611b. When the operation lever 1 moves in the Y direction, the shaft portion 611b rotates with the movement, and the drive unit 64 rotates with the rotation. In accordance with the displacement of the operation lever 1 in the Y direction, the displacement of the drive unit 64 is transmitted to the terminal 31 and input to the control circuit 3.
- the drive unit 64 may include a sensor that detects the position, and a signal from the sensor may be input to the control circuit 3 via a signal line. Further, a sensor that detects the displacement of the operation lever 1 in the Y direction may be provided at another location, and a signal from the sensor may be directly input to the control circuit 3.
- FIGS. 10 to 15 are exploded views for explaining the second holding unit 7.
- configurations not used for the description are omitted as appropriate.
- the second holding unit 7 includes second bearing portions 71 a and 71 b, second clamping portions 72 a and 72 b, second torsion springs 73 a and 73 b, a drive portion 74, and a transmission line 75. .
- the second bearing portions 71a and 71b are a pair of bearing portions that sandwich the connection portion 5 from the Y direction so that the operation lever 1 can rotate in the Y direction.
- the second bearing portions 71 a and 71 b are arranged to face each other on a straight line passing through the center of the shaft 4.
- the second bearing portions 71a and 71b are configured such that the second bearing portion 71a supports the connecting portion 5 from the left side, and the second bearing portion 71b supports the connecting portion 5 from the right side. Hold it.
- the second bearing portion 71a is provided with a shaft portion 711a protruding leftward.
- the second bearing portion 71b is provided with a shaft portion 711b protruding rightward.
- the shaft portion 711a is fitted to a bearing portion 23a provided on the side surface 2b and the upper surface 2c, and is supported to be rotatable in the X direction.
- the shaft portion 711b is fitted to bearing portions 23b provided on the side surface 2b and the upper surface 2c, and is supported so as to be rotatable in the X direction.
- the second bearing portions 71a and 71b are attached to the housing 2 so as to be rotatable in the X direction about the shaft portions 711a and 711b.
- the right surface of the second bearing portion 71a (the contact surface with the connection portion 5) has a spherical shape, and a concave portion 712a that fits with the convex portion 52a of the connection portion 5 is formed.
- the concave portion 712a is formed such that the width in the X direction is substantially the same as the width in the X direction of the convex portion 52a, and the width in the Z direction is longer than the amount of movement of the convex portion 52a in the Z direction.
- the recess 712a restricts the twisting operation of the operation lever 1, that is, the rotation operation around the rotation axis in the Z direction.
- the left surface of the second bearing portion 71 b (the contact surface with the connection portion 5) has a spherical shape, and a recess 712 b that fits with the convex portion 52 b of the connection portion 5 is formed.
- the concave portion 712b is formed such that the width in the X direction is substantially the same as the width in the X direction of the convex portion 52b, and the width in the Z direction is longer than the amount of movement of the convex portion 52b in the Z direction.
- the recess 712b restricts the torsional operation of the operation lever 1, that is, the rotational operation around the rotational axis in the Z direction.
- the connecting portion 5 is sandwiched between the second bearing portions 71a and 71b so that the operation lever 1 can rotate in the Y direction.
- the second sandwiching portions 72a and 72b are a pair of sandwiching portions that sandwich and hold the shaft 4 from the X direction so that the shaft 4 can rotate in the Y direction.
- the operation lever 1 is held at a predetermined holding position.
- the second sandwiching portions 72 a and 72 b are disposed at opposing positions, the second sandwiching portion 72 a supports the shaft 4 from below, and the second sandwiching portion 72 b supports the shaft 4 from above. As a result, the shaft 4 is clamped from the X direction.
- the 2nd clamping part 72a is a part which connects the 2nd bearing parts 71a and 71b, and is formed integrally with the 2nd bearing parts 71a and 71b. As shown in FIG. 14, the second clamping unit 72a includes a first part 721a, a second part 722a, and a third part 723a.
- the first portion 721a is a portion extending from the second bearing portion 71a in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1).
- the first portion 721a has one end connected to the second bearing portion 71a and the other end connected to one end of the third portion 723a.
- the first portion 721a includes a locking portion 724a protruding leftward.
- the second portion 722a is a portion extending from the second bearing portion 71b in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1).
- the second portion 722a has one end connected to the second bearing portion 71b and the other end connected to the other end of the third portion 723a.
- the second portion 722a includes a locking portion 725a protruding rightward.
- the third portion 723a is a portion extending in the Y direction that connects the first portion 721a and the second portion 722a.
- the third portion 723a has one end connected to the other end of the first portion 721a and the other end connected to the other end of the second portion 722a.
- the third portion 723a supports the shaft 4 from below.
- the 2nd clamping part 72b is a different body from the 2nd bearing parts 71a and 71b and the 2nd clamping part 72a.
- the second sandwiching portion 72b includes shaft portions 726b and 727b, a first portion 721b, a second portion 722b, and a third portion 723b.
- the shaft portions 726b and 727b are portions that serve as rotation axes of the second holding portions 72a and 72b.
- the shaft portion 726b is fitted to one end of the first portion 721a of the second holding portion 72a, and the shaft portion 727b is fitted to one end of the second portion 722a of the second holding portion 72a.
- the shaft portions 726 b and 727 b are arranged so as to face each other on a straight line passing through the center of the shaft 4.
- the first portion 721b is a portion extending from the shaft portion 726b in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1).
- the first portion 721b has one end connected to the shaft portion 726b and the other end connected to one end of the third portion 723b.
- the first portion 721b includes a locking portion 724b protruding leftward.
- the second portion 722b is a portion extending from the shaft portion 727b in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1).
- the second portion 722b has one end connected to the shaft portion 727b and the other end connected to the other end of the third portion 723b.
- the second portion 722b includes a locking portion 725b protruding rightward.
- the third portion 723b is a portion extending in the Y direction that connects the first portion 721b and the second portion 722b.
- the third portion 723b has one end connected to the other end of the first portion 721b and the other end connected to the other end of the second portion 722b.
- the third portion 723b supports the shaft 4 from above.
- the third portion 723b has second holding portions 76a, 76b, and 76c.
- second holding portions 76a, 76b, and 76c are referred to as second holding portions 76.
- the second holding portion 76 is a portion into which the shaft 4 is fitted, and corresponds to a portion in which the shaft 4 side is recessed as compared with other portions.
- the shaft 4 is held by the second holding portions 72a and 72b in a state of being fitted to the second holding portion 76.
- the holding position of the operation lever 1 corresponds to the position of the operation lever 1 when the shaft 4 is held by the second clamping portions 72a and 72b. Therefore, the position of the second holding portion 76 corresponds to the holding position of the operation lever 1. Specifically, the holding position at the right end of the operating lever 1 corresponds to the position of the second holding portion 76a, the holding position at the center of the operating lever 1 corresponds to the position of the second holding portion 76b, and the operating lever 1 The leftmost holding position corresponds to the position of the second holding portion 76c. This is because the operation lever 1 and the shaft 4 move in opposite directions.
- the 2nd holding part may be provided in the 3rd part 723a of the 2nd clamping part 72a instead of the 3rd part 723b of the 2nd clamping part 72b.
- second holding portions may be provided at positions where the third portions 723a and 723b face each other.
- maintenance parts provided in the 2nd clamping parts 72a and 72b is arbitrary.
- the cross-sectional shape of the shaft 4 is a circle, but may be an octagon or an arbitrary polygon.
- the periphery of the second holding unit may be flat.
- the second holding parts 72a and 72b are formed so as not to collide with the first holding parts 62a and 62b. Specifically, the outer edges of the first parts 721a and 721b and the second parts 722a and 722b are formed shorter than the inner edges of the first parts 621a and 621b and the second parts 622a and 622b. The inner edges of the first parts 721a and 721b and the second parts 722a and 722b may be formed longer than the outer edges of the first parts 621a and 621b and the second parts 622a and 622b.
- the second torsion springs 73a and 73b are torsion springs that connect the second clamping parts 72a and 72b and urge the second clamping parts 72a and 72b in a direction approaching each other.
- the arm angles of the second torsion springs 73a and 73b are, for example, 0 degrees or less.
- the shaft portion 726b is inserted into the winding portion, one arm is locked to the locking portion 724a, and the other arm is locked to the locking portion 724b.
- the second torsion spring 73b has a shaft portion 727b inserted through the winding portion, one arm locked to the locking portion 724a, and the other arm engaged to the locking portion 724b. Stopped.
- the second clamping part 72a is urged in the direction of the second clamping part 72b, and the second clamping part 72b is urged in the direction of the second clamping part 72a.
- the shaft 4 is clamped by the second clamping parts 72a and 72b.
- the second holding unit 7 may include two second torsion springs 73a and 73b as in the example of FIG. 10, or may include only one of the second torsion springs 73a and 73b. .
- the drive unit 74 is a part for transmitting the displacement of the operation lever 1 in the X direction to the terminal 31 via the transmission line 75 and inputting it to the control circuit 3. As shown in FIG. 10, the drive part 74 is provided in the axial part 711b. When the operation lever 1 moves in the X direction, the shaft portion 711b rotates with the movement, and the driving unit 74 rotates with the rotation. According to the displacement of the operation lever 1 in the X direction, the displacement of the drive unit 74 is transmitted to the terminal 31 and input to the control circuit 3.
- the driving unit 74 may include a sensor that detects the position, and a signal from the sensor may be input to the control circuit 3 via a signal line. Further, a sensor that detects the displacement of the operation lever 1 in the X direction may be provided at another location, and a signal from the sensor may be directly input to the control circuit 3.
- FIG. 16 is an exploded view showing a state of the lever switch device 100 after the operation lever 1 is moved.
- the first holding unit 6 is in a state where the first holding portions 62a and 62b hold the shaft 4 as the shaft 4 moves to the right (the state where the shaft 4 is fitted to the first holding portion 66b). It rotates rightward with the shaft portions 611a and 611b as axes. Further, the drive unit 64 is also displaced in conjunction with the rotation of the shaft unit 611b.
- the second holding unit 7 since the second holding unit 7 is fixed to the housing 2 by the shaft portions 711a and 711b extending in the Y direction, it does not rotate even if it moves to the right of the shaft 4. For this reason, when the operating lever 1 is moved leftward by the driver, the shaft 4 moves rightward while expanding the second holding portions 72a and 72b. Since the shaft portion 711b does not rotate, the drive portion 74 is not mutated.
- the driver can move the operation lever 1 rightward, upward, and downward by the same method as described above.
- the operation lever 1 is moved rightward, upward, or downward, the shaft 4 moves leftward, downward, or upward, respectively, and the second holding part 76a, the first holding part 66c, or the first holding part. It is held by the first holding unit 6 and the second holding unit 7 in a state of being fitted to 66a.
- the first holding unit 6 and the second holding unit 7 that hold the operation lever 1 are integrated with the operation lever 1 without using the housing 2. It is attached to the connecting portion 5. With such a configuration, since the accumulated tolerance between the shaft 4 and the first holding unit 66 and the second holding unit 76 that hold the shaft 4 is reduced, the shift of the holding position of the operation lever 1 can be suppressed.
- the first holding unit 6 is provided with the first holding part 66 in the X direction
- the second holding unit 7 is provided with the second holding part 76 in the Y direction.
- Operation lever 2 Housing 2a: Lower surface 2b: Side surface 2c: Upper surface 3: Control circuit 4: Shaft 5: Connection portion 6: First holding unit 7: Second holding unit 11: Operation switches 12a, 12b: Transmission line 21: Ports 22a, 22b: Bearing portions 23a, 23b: Bearing portions 31: Terminals 51a, 51b: Convex portions 52a, 52b: Convex portions 61a, 61b: First bearing portions 62a, 62b: First clamping portions 63a, 63b: 1st torsion spring 64: drive part 65: transmission line 66: 1st holding part 76: 2nd holding part 71a, 71b: 2nd bearing part 72a, 72b: 2nd clamping part 73a, 73b: 2nd torsion spring 74: Drive unit 75: transmission line 100: lever switch device
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Abstract
The lever switch device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises an operating lever, a shaft fixed to the operating lever and having a portion protruding from the base end portion of the operating lever to the exterior of the operating lever, a connection part rotatable as a single body with the operating lever, a pair of first axis bearing parts sandwiching the connection part from a first direction in such a manner that the operating lever is rotatable in the first direction, and a pair of first sandwiching parts sandwiching and holding the shaft from a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction, in such a manner that the shaft is rotatable in the first direction.
Description
本発明は、レバースイッチ装置に関する。
The present invention relates to a lever switch device.
従来、2方向に回動可能な操作レバーを備えるレバースイッチ装置が利用されている。このようなレバースイッチ装置として、操作レバーと、操作レバーの基部を収納して操作レバーを揺動可能に支持するレバー支持体と、を備えるものが知られている。このレバースイッチ装置では、操作レバーの基部に設けられた押圧子を、レバー支持体の内壁に形成されたカム面に弾接させることにより、操作レバーの保持や、操作時のクリック感の生成が行われる。
Conventionally, a lever switch device having an operation lever that can be rotated in two directions has been used. As such a lever switch device, a device including an operation lever and a lever support that accommodates the base of the operation lever and supports the operation lever in a swingable manner is known. In this lever switch device, the pressing lever provided at the base of the operating lever is brought into elastic contact with the cam surface formed on the inner wall of the lever support, thereby holding the operating lever and generating a click feeling during operation. Done.
しかしながら、上記従来のレバースイッチ装置では、レバー支持体がハウジングに固定されるのに対して、押圧子は操作レバーと一体化された作動部材の先端に設けられたため、押圧子の位置とカム面の位置との間の累積公差が大きくなった。この結果、操作レバーが、所望の保持位置からずれた位置で保持されることがあった。
However, in the above-described conventional lever switch device, the lever support is fixed to the housing, whereas the presser is provided at the tip of the operating member integrated with the operation lever. Cumulative tolerance between the position of and increased. As a result, the operation lever may be held at a position shifted from a desired holding position.
本発明は、上記の課題に鑑みてなされたものであり、操作レバーの保持位置のずれを抑制することを目的とする。
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to suppress a shift in the holding position of the operation lever.
一実施形態に係るレバースイッチ装置は、操作レバーと、前記操作レバーに固定され、一部が前記操作レバーの基端部から前記操作レバーの外側に向かって突出したシャフトと、前記操作レバーと一体的に回動可能な接続部と、前記操作レバーが第1方向に回動可能なように、前記接続部を前記第1方向から挟持する一対の第1軸受部と、前記シャフトが前記第1方向に回動可能なように、前記第1方向と直交する第2方向から前記シャフトを挟持して保持する一対の第1挟持部と、を備えるレバースイッチ装置。
A lever switch device according to an embodiment includes an operation lever, a shaft fixed to the operation lever, a part of which protrudes from a base end portion of the operation lever toward the outside of the operation lever, and the operation lever. Pivotable connecting portion, a pair of first bearing portions for clamping the connecting portion from the first direction so that the operating lever can pivot in the first direction, and the shaft being the first A lever switch device comprising: a pair of first clamping portions that clamp and hold the shaft from a second direction orthogonal to the first direction so as to be rotatable in a direction.
本発明の各実施形態によれば、操作レバーの保持位置のずれを抑制できる。
According to each embodiment of the present invention, the shift of the holding position of the operation lever can be suppressed.
以下、本発明の各実施形態について、添付の図面を参照しながら説明する。なお、各実施形態に係る明細書及び図面の記載に関して、実質的に同一の機能構成を有する構成要素については、同一の符号を付することにより重畳した説明を省略する。
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, regarding the description of the specification and the drawings according to each embodiment, constituent elements having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals and overlapping description is omitted.
一実施形態に係るレバースイッチ装置100について、図1~図16を参照して説明する。本実施形態に係るレバースイッチ装置100は、運転者が車両の方向指示器やワイパーを操作するために利用されるスイッチであり、ステアリングシャフトの周囲に取り付けられる。図1は、本実施形態に係るレバースイッチ装置100の一例を示す外観斜視図である。図1に示すように、レバースイッチ装置100は、操作レバー1と、筐体2と、を備える。
A lever switch device 100 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The lever switch device 100 according to the present embodiment is a switch that is used by a driver to operate a direction indicator and a wiper of a vehicle, and is attached around the steering shaft. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an example of a lever switch device 100 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the lever switch device 100 includes an operation lever 1 and a housing 2.
操作レバー1は、運転者が方向指示器やワイパーを操作するためのレバーである。操作レバー1は、直交する第1方向及び第2方向の2方向に回動可能であり、筐体2に収納された保持機構により、所定の保持位置で保持される。運転者は、操作レバー1を回動させ、操作レバー1の保持位置を変更することにより、方向指示器の点滅及び消灯や、ワイパーの動作速度を操作する。
The operation lever 1 is a lever for the driver to operate the direction indicator and the wiper. The operation lever 1 can be rotated in two directions, ie, a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to each other, and is held at a predetermined holding position by a holding mechanism housed in the housing 2. The driver operates the blinking and extinguishing of the direction indicator and the operation speed of the wiper by rotating the operation lever 1 and changing the holding position of the operation lever 1.
また、操作レバー1は、操作スイッチ11を備える。操作スイッチ11は、運転者がフロントライトの点灯及び消灯などを操作するためのスイッチであり、操作レバー1上に設けられる。図1の例では、操作スイッチ11は、ロータリースイッチであるが、操作スイッチ11の種類は任意である。また、図1の例では、操作レバー1は、操作スイッチ11を1つ備えるが、複数の操作スイッチ11を備えてもよい。いずれの場合も、操作スイッチ11は、後述する伝達線を介して、筐体2に収納された制御回路3に接続される。
Also, the operation lever 1 includes an operation switch 11. The operation switch 11 is a switch for the driver to operate turning on and off the front light, and is provided on the operation lever 1. In the example of FIG. 1, the operation switch 11 is a rotary switch, but the type of the operation switch 11 is arbitrary. In the example of FIG. 1, the operation lever 1 includes one operation switch 11, but may include a plurality of operation switches 11. In any case, the operation switch 11 is connected to the control circuit 3 housed in the housing 2 via a transmission line described later.
以下、操作レバー1が回動可能な第1方向をX方向、第2方向をY方向と称する。X方向は、図1の上下方向に相当し、Y方向は、図1の左右方向に相当する。また、図1の前後方向をZ方向と称する。また、筐体2から操作レバー1を見た場合の、Y方向の右側を右、Y方向の左側を左と称する。
Hereinafter, the first direction in which the operation lever 1 can be rotated is referred to as the X direction, and the second direction is referred to as the Y direction. The X direction corresponds to the vertical direction in FIG. 1, and the Y direction corresponds to the horizontal direction in FIG. Moreover, the front-back direction of FIG. 1 is called a Z direction. Further, when the operation lever 1 is viewed from the housing 2, the right side in the Y direction is referred to as right and the left side in the Y direction is referred to as left.
筐体2は、操作レバー1を保持する保持機構を収納する収納部であり、略直方体形状を有し、下面2a、側面2b、及び上面2cにより構成される。下面2aは、筐体2に収納された制御回路3と、CAN(Controller Area Network)などにより構成された車載システムと、を接続するためのポート21を備える。
The housing 2 is a storage portion that stores a holding mechanism that holds the operation lever 1, has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and includes a lower surface 2a, a side surface 2b, and an upper surface 2c. The lower surface 2a includes a port 21 for connecting the control circuit 3 housed in the housing 2 and an in-vehicle system configured by CAN (Controller Area Network) or the like.
図2は、筐体2の内部構成の一例を示す拡大図である。図2の例では、側面2b及び上面2cが省略されている。図2に示すように、筐体2は、内部に、制御回路3と、シャフト4と、接続部5と、第1保持ユニット6と、第2保持ユニット7と、を収納している。操作レバー1の保持機構は、第1保持ユニット6及び第2保持ユニット7により構成される。
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the internal configuration of the housing 2. In the example of FIG. 2, the side surface 2b and the upper surface 2c are omitted. As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 2 accommodates therein a control circuit 3, a shaft 4, a connection portion 5, a first holding unit 6, and a second holding unit 7. The holding mechanism of the operation lever 1 includes a first holding unit 6 and a second holding unit 7.
制御回路3は、操作レバー1及び操作スイッチ11の操作に応じた信号を、ポート21を介して車載システムに出力する回路であり、下面2a上に設けられる。制御回路3は、レバースイッチ装置100の伝達線をそれぞれ接続するための複数の端子31を備える。また、制御回路3は、レバースイッチ装置100からの信号に基づいて、操作レバー1の位置を検出する検出回路を備える。
The control circuit 3 is a circuit that outputs a signal corresponding to the operation of the operation lever 1 and the operation switch 11 to the in-vehicle system via the port 21, and is provided on the lower surface 2a. The control circuit 3 includes a plurality of terminals 31 for connecting the transmission lines of the lever switch device 100, respectively. The control circuit 3 includes a detection circuit that detects the position of the operation lever 1 based on a signal from the lever switch device 100.
図3は、シャフト4及び接続部5を説明するための分解斜視図である。図3の例では、説明に利用しない構成が適宜省略されている。
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the shaft 4 and the connecting portion 5. In the example of FIG. 3, configurations not used for the description are omitted as appropriate.
シャフト4は、操作レバー1に固定された管状部材であり、例えば、金属により形成される。図3に示すように、シャフト4は、一部が操作レバー1の内側に配置され、一部が操作レバー1の基端部から筐体2の内側(操作レバー1の外側)に向かって突出するように配置される。操作レバー1の内側に配置されたシャフト4の部分は、シャフト4が操作レバー1と連動するように、嵌合や接着などの方法により操作レバー1に固定される。
The shaft 4 is a tubular member fixed to the operation lever 1 and is made of, for example, metal. As shown in FIG. 3, a part of the shaft 4 is disposed inside the operation lever 1, and a part projects from the base end of the operation lever 1 toward the inside of the housing 2 (outside the operation lever 1). To be arranged. The portion of the shaft 4 disposed inside the operation lever 1 is fixed to the operation lever 1 by a method such as fitting or bonding so that the shaft 4 is interlocked with the operation lever 1.
操作スイッチ11に接続された伝達線12a,12bは、シャフト4の内側を通って、筐体2の内側に導入される。すなわち、シャフト4は、操作レバー1から筐体2への、伝達線12a,12bの配線経路を構成する。シャフト4を通って筐体2の内側に導入された伝達線12a,12bは、それぞれ端子31を介して制御回路3に接続される。これにより、操作スイッチ11の機械的変移が端子31に伝達されて、制御回路3に入力される。
The transmission lines 12a and 12b connected to the operation switch 11 are introduced into the housing 2 through the inside of the shaft 4. That is, the shaft 4 constitutes a wiring path of the transmission lines 12 a and 12 b from the operation lever 1 to the housing 2. The transmission lines 12 a and 12 b introduced into the inside of the housing 2 through the shaft 4 are connected to the control circuit 3 via terminals 31, respectively. As a result, the mechanical change of the operation switch 11 is transmitted to the terminal 31 and input to the control circuit 3.
接続部5は、シャフト4における、操作レバー1の基端部(操作レバー1と筐体2との間)に、シャフト4と同軸に設けられる。接続部5は、シャフト4と連動するように、シャフト4に固定される。操作レバー1と筐体2(保持機構)とは、接続部5を介して接続される。接続部5は、操作レバー1と一体的に回動可能となっており、操作レバー1の2方向の回動の支点の役割を果たす。接続部5は、X方向に配置された一対の凸部51a,51bと、Y方向に配置された一対の凸部52a,52bと、を備える。凸部51a,51b及び凸部52a,52bについては後述する。図3の例では、接続部5は、シャフト4に固定された球状のボールジョイントであるが、これに限られない。接続部5は、操作レバー1と一体的に回動可能な任意の構成とすることができる。例えば、接続部5は、操作レバー1の基端部やその周辺部に、操作レバー1と一体に成形され、操作レバー1と一体的に回動可能となっていてもよい。
The connecting portion 5 is provided coaxially with the shaft 4 at the base end portion (between the operating lever 1 and the housing 2) of the operating lever 1 in the shaft 4. The connecting portion 5 is fixed to the shaft 4 so as to be interlocked with the shaft 4. The operation lever 1 and the housing 2 (holding mechanism) are connected via a connection portion 5. The connecting portion 5 can be rotated integrally with the operation lever 1 and serves as a fulcrum for turning the operation lever 1 in two directions. The connecting portion 5 includes a pair of convex portions 51a and 51b arranged in the X direction and a pair of convex portions 52a and 52b arranged in the Y direction. The convex portions 51a and 51b and the convex portions 52a and 52b will be described later. In the example of FIG. 3, the connecting portion 5 is a spherical ball joint fixed to the shaft 4, but is not limited thereto. The connecting portion 5 can have an arbitrary configuration that can rotate integrally with the operation lever 1. For example, the connection portion 5 may be formed integrally with the operation lever 1 at the base end portion or the peripheral portion of the operation lever 1, and may be rotatable integrally with the operation lever 1.
図4~図9は、第1保持ユニット6を説明するための分解図である。図4~図9の例では、説明に利用しない構成が適宜省略されている。
4 to 9 are exploded views for explaining the first holding unit 6. In the examples of FIGS. 4 to 9, configurations that are not used in the description are omitted as appropriate.
図4に示すように、第1保持ユニット6は、第1軸受部61a,61bと、第1挟持部62a,62bと、第1トーションバネ63a,63bと、駆動部64と、伝達線65と、を備える。
As shown in FIG. 4, the first holding unit 6 includes first bearing portions 61 a and 61 b, first holding portions 62 a and 62 b, first torsion springs 63 a and 63 b, a drive portion 64, and a transmission line 65. .
第1軸受部61a,61bは、操作レバー1がX方向に回動可能なように、接続部5をX方向から挟持する一対の軸受部である。本明細書において、挟持するとは、挟んだ状態で支持することをいう。第1軸受部61a,61bは、シャフト4の中心を通る直線上に、対向するように配置される。第1軸受部61a,61bは、第1軸受部61aが接続部5を上方から支持し、第1軸受部61bが接続部5を下方から支持することにより、接続部5をX方向から挟持する。
The first bearing portions 61a and 61b are a pair of bearing portions that sandwich the connection portion 5 from the X direction so that the operation lever 1 can rotate in the X direction. In this specification, “to pinch” means to support in a pinched state. The first bearing portions 61 a and 61 b are arranged to face each other on a straight line passing through the center of the shaft 4. The first bearing portions 61a and 61b sandwich the connection portion 5 from the X direction by the first bearing portion 61a supporting the connection portion 5 from above and the first bearing portion 61b supporting the connection portion 5 from below. .
第1軸受部61aには、上方に突出した軸部611aが設けられる。第1軸受部61bには、下方に突出した軸部611bが設けられる。図5に示すように、軸部611aは、上面2cに設けられた軸受部22aに嵌合し、Y方向に回動可能に支持される。また、軸部611bは、下面2aに設けられた軸受部22bに嵌合し、Y方向に回動可能に支持される。このような構成により、第1軸受部61a,61bは、筐体2に、軸部611a,611bを軸としてY方向に回動可能に取り付けられる。
The shaft portion 611a protruding upward is provided on the first bearing portion 61a. The first bearing portion 61b is provided with a shaft portion 611b protruding downward. As shown in FIG. 5, the shaft portion 611a is fitted to a bearing portion 22a provided on the upper surface 2c, and is supported so as to be rotatable in the Y direction. The shaft portion 611b is fitted into a bearing portion 22b provided on the lower surface 2a, and is supported so as to be rotatable in the Y direction. With such a configuration, the first bearing portions 61a and 61b are attached to the housing 2 so as to be rotatable in the Y direction about the shaft portions 611a and 611b.
また、図6に示すように、第1軸受部61aの下面(接続部5との接触面)は球面状であり、接続部5の凸部51aと嵌合する凹部612aを形成される。凹部612aは、Y方向の幅が凸部51aのY方向の幅と略同一となり、Z方向の幅が凸部51aのZ方向の移動量より長くなるように形成される。凹部612aにより、操作レバー1のねじり動作、すなわちZ方向の回動軸周りの回動動作が規制される。
As shown in FIG. 6, the lower surface of the first bearing portion 61 a (the contact surface with the connection portion 5) has a spherical shape, and a recess 612 a that fits with the protrusion 51 a of the connection portion 5 is formed. The recess 612a is formed such that the width in the Y direction is substantially the same as the width in the Y direction of the protrusion 51a, and the width in the Z direction is longer than the amount of movement of the protrusion 51a in the Z direction. The recess 612a restricts the torsional operation of the operation lever 1, that is, the rotational operation around the rotational axis in the Z direction.
同様に、図7に示すように、第1軸受部61bの上面(接続部5との接触面)は球面状であり、接続部5の凸部51bと嵌合する凹部612bを形成される。凹部612bは、Y方向の幅が凸部51bのY方向の幅と略同一となり、Z方向の幅が凸部51bのZ方向の移動量より長くなるように形成される。凹部612bにより、操作レバー1のねじり動作、すなわちZ方向の回動軸周りの回動動作が規制される。
Similarly, as shown in FIG. 7, the upper surface of the first bearing portion 61 b (the contact surface with the connection portion 5) has a spherical shape, and a concave portion 612 b that fits with the convex portion 51 b of the connection portion 5 is formed. The recess 612b is formed such that the width in the Y direction is substantially the same as the width in the Y direction of the protrusion 51b, and the width in the Z direction is longer than the amount of movement of the protrusion 51b in the Z direction. The recess 612b restricts the torsional operation of the operation lever 1, that is, the rotational operation around the rotational axis in the Z direction.
このような構成により、接続部5は、操作レバー1がX方向に回動可能なように、第1軸受部61a,61bにより挟持される。
With such a configuration, the connection portion 5 is sandwiched between the first bearing portions 61a and 61b so that the operation lever 1 can rotate in the X direction.
第1挟持部62a,62bは、シャフト4がX方向に回動可能なように、Y方向からシャフト4を挟持して保持(固定)する一対の挟持部である。第1挟持部62a,62bがシャフト4を挟持することにより、操作レバー1が所定の保持位置で保持される。図4に示すように、第1挟持部62a,62bは、対向する位置に配置され、第1挟持部62aがシャフト4を左方から支持し、第1挟持部62bがシャフト4を右方から支持することにより、シャフト4をY方向から挟持する。
The first sandwiching portions 62a and 62b are a pair of sandwiching portions that sandwich and hold (fix) the shaft 4 from the Y direction so that the shaft 4 can rotate in the X direction. When the first clamping portions 62a and 62b clamp the shaft 4, the operation lever 1 is held at a predetermined holding position. As shown in FIG. 4, the first clamping parts 62a and 62b are arranged at opposing positions, the first clamping part 62a supports the shaft 4 from the left side, and the first clamping part 62b supports the shaft 4 from the right side. By supporting, the shaft 4 is clamped from the Y direction.
第1挟持部62aは、第1軸受部61a,61bを接続する部分であり、第1軸受部61a,61bと一体に形成される。第1挟持部62aは、第1部分621aと、第2部分622aと、第3部分623aと、を備える。
The first clamping part 62a is a part for connecting the first bearing parts 61a and 61b, and is formed integrally with the first bearing parts 61a and 61b. The 1st clamping part 62a is provided with the 1st part 621a, the 2nd part 622a, and the 3rd part 623a.
第1部分621aは、第1軸受部61aからZ方向(操作レバー1と反対の方向)に延びた部分である。第1部分621aは、一端が第1軸受部61aに接続され、他端が第3部分623aの一端に接続される。第1部分621aは、上方に突出した係止部624aを備える。
The first portion 621a is a portion extending from the first bearing portion 61a in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1). The first portion 621a has one end connected to the first bearing portion 61a and the other end connected to one end of the third portion 623a. The first portion 621a includes a locking portion 624a protruding upward.
第2部分622aは、第1軸受部61bからZ方向(操作レバー1と反対の方向)に延びた部分である。第2部分622aは、一端が第1軸受部61bに接続され、他端が第3部分623aの他端に接続される。第2部分622aは、下方に突出した係止部625aを備える。
The second portion 622a is a portion extending from the first bearing portion 61b in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1). The second portion 622a has one end connected to the first bearing portion 61b and the other end connected to the other end of the third portion 623a. The second portion 622a includes a locking portion 625a protruding downward.
第3部分623aは、第1部分621a及び第2部分622aを接続する、X方向に延びた部分である。第3部分623aは、一端が第1部分621aの他端に接続され、他端が第2部分622aの他端に接続される。第3部分623aは、シャフト4を左方から支持する。
The third portion 623a is a portion extending in the X direction that connects the first portion 621a and the second portion 622a. The third portion 623a has one end connected to the other end of the first portion 621a and the other end connected to the other end of the second portion 622a. The third portion 623a supports the shaft 4 from the left side.
一方、図8に示すように、第1挟持部62bは、第1軸受部61a,61b及び第1挟持部62aとは別体である。第1挟持部62bは、軸部626b,627bと、第1部分621bと、第2部分622bと、第3部分623bと、を備える。
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, the 1st clamping part 62b is a different body from the 1st bearing parts 61a and 61b and the 1st clamping part 62a. The 1st clamping part 62b is provided with the axial parts 626b and 627b, the 1st part 621b, the 2nd part 622b, and the 3rd part 623b.
軸部626b,627bは、第1挟持部62a,62bの回動の軸となる部分である。軸部626bは、第1挟持部62aの第1部分621aの一端に嵌合し、軸部627bは、第1挟持部62aの第2部分622aの一端に嵌合する。軸部626b,627bは、シャフト4の中心を通る直線上に、対向するように配置される。
The shaft portions 626b and 627b are portions that serve as rotation axes of the first sandwiching portions 62a and 62b. The shaft portion 626b is fitted to one end of the first portion 621a of the first holding portion 62a, and the shaft portion 627b is fitted to one end of the second portion 622a of the first holding portion 62a. The shaft portions 626b and 627b are arranged so as to face each other on a straight line passing through the center of the shaft 4.
第1部分621bは、軸部626bからZ方向(操作レバー1と反対の方向)に延びた部分である。第1部分621bは、一端が軸部626bに接続され、他端が第3部分623bの一端に接続される。第1部分621bは、上方に突出した係止部624bを備える。
The first portion 621b is a portion extending from the shaft portion 626b in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1). The first portion 621b has one end connected to the shaft portion 626b and the other end connected to one end of the third portion 623b. The first portion 621b includes a locking portion 624b protruding upward.
第2部分622bは、軸部627bからZ方向(操作レバー1と反対の方向)に延びた部分である。第2部分622bは、一端が軸部627bに接続され、他端が第3部分623bの他端に接続される。第2部分622bは、下方に突出した係止部625bを備える。
The second portion 622b is a portion extending from the shaft portion 627b in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1). The second portion 622b has one end connected to the shaft portion 627b and the other end connected to the other end of the third portion 623b. The second portion 622b includes a locking portion 625b protruding downward.
第3部分623bは、第1部分621b及び第2部分622bを接続する、X方向に延びた部分である。第3部分623bは、一端が第1部分621bの他端に接続され、他端が第2部分622bの他端に接続される。第3部分623bは、シャフト4を右方から支持する。
The third portion 623b is a portion extending in the X direction that connects the first portion 621b and the second portion 622b. The third portion 623b has one end connected to the other end of the first portion 621b and the other end connected to the other end of the second portion 622b. The third portion 623b supports the shaft 4 from the right side.
また、図9に示すように、第3部分623bは、第1保持部66a,66b,66cを有する。以下、第1保持部66a,66b,66cを区別しない場合、第1保持部66と称する。第1保持部66は、シャフト4が嵌合する部分であり、他の部分に比べて、シャフト4側が窪んだ部分に相当する。
Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the third portion 623b has first holding portions 66a, 66b, 66c. Hereinafter, when the first holding portions 66a, 66b, and 66c are not distinguished, they are referred to as first holding portions 66. The first holding portion 66 is a portion into which the shaft 4 is fitted, and corresponds to a portion in which the shaft 4 side is recessed as compared with other portions.
シャフト4は、第1保持部66に嵌合した状態で、第1挟持部62a,62bにより保持される。操作レバー1の保持位置は、シャフト4が第1挟持部62a,62bにより保持された際の操作レバー1の位置に相当する。したがって、第1保持部66の位置は、操作レバー1の保持位置に対応する。具体的には、操作レバー1の下端の保持位置は、第1保持部66aの位置に対応し、操作レバー1の中央の保持位置は、第1保持部66bの位置に対応し、操作レバー1の上端の保持位置は、第1保持部66cの位置に対応する。これは、操作レバー1とシャフト4とが逆向きに移動するためである。
The shaft 4 is held by the first holding portions 62a and 62b in a state of being fitted to the first holding portion 66. The holding position of the operation lever 1 corresponds to the position of the operation lever 1 when the shaft 4 is held by the first clamping portions 62a and 62b. Therefore, the position of the first holding portion 66 corresponds to the holding position of the operation lever 1. Specifically, the holding position of the lower end of the operating lever 1 corresponds to the position of the first holding portion 66a, the holding position in the center of the operating lever 1 corresponds to the position of the first holding portion 66b, and the operating lever 1 The upper end holding position corresponds to the position of the first holding portion 66c. This is because the operation lever 1 and the shaft 4 move in opposite directions.
図9の例のように、第1保持部66の周囲が、第1保持部66に向かって傾斜している場合、第1保持部66の周囲に位置するシャフト4は、第1保持部66の周囲の傾斜や操作レバー1の重さにより、第1保持部66に向かって自動的に移動し、第1保持部66で保持される。
As shown in the example of FIG. 9, when the periphery of the first holding part 66 is inclined toward the first holding part 66, the shaft 4 positioned around the first holding part 66 has the first holding part 66. Is automatically moved toward the first holding portion 66 by the inclination of the surroundings and the weight of the operation lever 1 and is held by the first holding portion 66.
なお、第1挟持部62bの第3部分623bの代わりに、第1挟持部62aの第3部分623aに第1保持部が設けられてもよい。また、第3部分623a,623bの対向する位置に、第1保持部がそれぞれ設けられてもよい。また、第1挟持部62a,62bに設けられる第1保持部の数は任意である。また、図9の例では、シャフト4の断面形状は、円形であるが、八角形であってもよいし、任意の多角形であってもよい。また、第1保持部の周囲は、平坦であってもよい。
In addition, the 1st holding part may be provided in the 3rd part 623a of the 1st clamping part 62a instead of the 3rd part 623b of the 1st clamping part 62b. Moreover, the 1st holding | maintenance part may be provided in the position which the 3rd parts 623a and 623b oppose, respectively. Moreover, the number of the 1st holding | maintenance parts provided in the 1st clamping parts 62a and 62b is arbitrary. In the example of FIG. 9, the cross-sectional shape of the shaft 4 is a circle, but may be an octagon or an arbitrary polygon. In addition, the periphery of the first holding unit may be flat.
第1トーションバネ63a,63bは、第1挟持部62a,62bを接続し、第1挟持部62a,62bを、互いに近づく方向に付勢するトーションバネである。第1トーションバネ63a,63bのアーム角は、例えば、0度以下である。
The first torsion springs 63a and 63b are torsion springs that connect the first clamping parts 62a and 62b and urge the first clamping parts 62a and 62b in a direction approaching each other. The arm angles of the first torsion springs 63a and 63b are, for example, 0 degrees or less.
図8に示すように、第1トーションバネ63aは、巻線部に軸部626bが挿通され、一方のアームが係止部624aに係止され、他方のアームが係止部624bに係止される。また、第1トーションバネ63bは、巻線部に軸部627bが挿通され、一方のアームが係止部624aに係止され、他方のアームが係止部624bに係止される。
As shown in FIG. 8, in the first torsion spring 63a, the shaft portion 626b is inserted into the winding portion, one arm is locked to the locking portion 624a, and the other arm is locked to the locking portion 624b. The Further, in the first torsion spring 63b, the shaft portion 627b is inserted into the winding portion, one arm is locked to the locking portion 624a, and the other arm is locked to the locking portion 624b.
このような構成により、第1挟持部62aが第1挟持部62bの方向に付勢され、第1挟持部62bが第1挟持部62aの方向に付勢される。結果として、第1挟持部62a,62bにより、シャフト4が挟持される。
With such a configuration, the first clamping part 62a is urged in the direction of the first clamping part 62b, and the first clamping part 62b is urged in the direction of the first clamping part 62a. As a result, the shaft 4 is clamped by the first clamping parts 62a and 62b.
なお、第1保持ユニット6は、図8の例のように、2つの第1トーションバネ63a,63bを備えてもよいし、第1トーションバネ63a,63bのいずれか一方だけを備えてもよい。
The first holding unit 6 may include two first torsion springs 63a and 63b as in the example of FIG. 8, or may include only one of the first torsion springs 63a and 63b. .
駆動部64は、操作レバー1のY方向の変位を、伝達線65を介して端子31に伝達して、制御回路3に入力するための部分である。図4に示すように、駆動部64は、軸部611bに設けられる。操作レバー1がY方向に移動すると、当該移動に伴って、軸部611bが回動し、当該回動に伴って、駆動部64が回動する。制御回路3には、操作レバー1のY方向の変位に応じて、駆動部64の変位が端子31に伝達されて入力される。
The drive unit 64 is a part for transmitting the displacement of the operation lever 1 in the Y direction to the terminal 31 via the transmission line 65 and inputting it to the control circuit 3. As shown in FIG. 4, the drive part 64 is provided in the axial part 611b. When the operation lever 1 moves in the Y direction, the shaft portion 611b rotates with the movement, and the drive unit 64 rotates with the rotation. In accordance with the displacement of the operation lever 1 in the Y direction, the displacement of the drive unit 64 is transmitted to the terminal 31 and input to the control circuit 3.
なお、駆動部64が、その位置を検出するセンサを備え、当該センサからの信号を、信号線を介して制御回路3に入力してもよい。また、別の場所に操作レバー1のY方向の変位を検出するセンサを備え、当該センサからの信号を直接制御回路3に入力してもよい。
The drive unit 64 may include a sensor that detects the position, and a signal from the sensor may be input to the control circuit 3 via a signal line. Further, a sensor that detects the displacement of the operation lever 1 in the Y direction may be provided at another location, and a signal from the sensor may be directly input to the control circuit 3.
図10~図15は、第2保持ユニット7を説明するための分解図である。図10~図15の例では、説明に利用しない構成が適宜省略されている。
10 to 15 are exploded views for explaining the second holding unit 7. In the examples of FIGS. 10 to 15, configurations not used for the description are omitted as appropriate.
図10に示すように、第2保持ユニット7は、第2軸受部71a,71bと、第2挟持部72a,72bと、第2トーションバネ73a,73bと、駆動部74と、伝達線75と、を備える。
As shown in FIG. 10, the second holding unit 7 includes second bearing portions 71 a and 71 b, second clamping portions 72 a and 72 b, second torsion springs 73 a and 73 b, a drive portion 74, and a transmission line 75. .
第2軸受部71a,71bは、操作レバー1がY方向に回動可能なように、接続部5をY方向から挟持する一対の軸受部である。第2軸受部71a,71bは、シャフト4の中心を通る直線上に、対向するように配置される。第2軸受部71a,71bは、第2軸受部71aが接続部5を左方から支持し、第2軸受部71bが接続部5を右方から支持することにより、接続部5をY方向から挟持する。
The second bearing portions 71a and 71b are a pair of bearing portions that sandwich the connection portion 5 from the Y direction so that the operation lever 1 can rotate in the Y direction. The second bearing portions 71 a and 71 b are arranged to face each other on a straight line passing through the center of the shaft 4. The second bearing portions 71a and 71b are configured such that the second bearing portion 71a supports the connecting portion 5 from the left side, and the second bearing portion 71b supports the connecting portion 5 from the right side. Hold it.
第2軸受部71aには、左方に突出した軸部711aが設けられる。第2軸受部71bには、右方に突出した軸部711bが設けられる。図11に示すように、軸部711aは、側面2b及び上面2cに設けられた軸受部23aに嵌合し、X方向に回動可能に支持される。また、軸部711bは、側面2b及び上面2cに設けられた軸受部23bに嵌合し、X方向に回動可能に支持される。このような構成により、第2軸受部71a,71bは、筐体2に、軸部711a,711bを軸としてX方向に回動可能に取り付けられる。
The second bearing portion 71a is provided with a shaft portion 711a protruding leftward. The second bearing portion 71b is provided with a shaft portion 711b protruding rightward. As shown in FIG. 11, the shaft portion 711a is fitted to a bearing portion 23a provided on the side surface 2b and the upper surface 2c, and is supported to be rotatable in the X direction. Further, the shaft portion 711b is fitted to bearing portions 23b provided on the side surface 2b and the upper surface 2c, and is supported so as to be rotatable in the X direction. With such a configuration, the second bearing portions 71a and 71b are attached to the housing 2 so as to be rotatable in the X direction about the shaft portions 711a and 711b.
また、図12に示すように、第2軸受部71aの右面(接続部5との接触面)は球面状であり、接続部5の凸部52aと嵌合する凹部712aを形成される。凹部712aは、X方向の幅が凸部52aのX方向の幅と略同一となり、Z方向の幅が凸部52aのZ方向の移動量より長くなるように形成される。凹部712aにより、操作レバー1のねじり動作、すなわちZ方向の回動軸周りの回動動作が規制される。
Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the right surface of the second bearing portion 71a (the contact surface with the connection portion 5) has a spherical shape, and a concave portion 712a that fits with the convex portion 52a of the connection portion 5 is formed. The concave portion 712a is formed such that the width in the X direction is substantially the same as the width in the X direction of the convex portion 52a, and the width in the Z direction is longer than the amount of movement of the convex portion 52a in the Z direction. The recess 712a restricts the twisting operation of the operation lever 1, that is, the rotation operation around the rotation axis in the Z direction.
同様に、図13に示すように、第2軸受部71bの左面(接続部5との接触面)は球面状であり、接続部5の凸部52bと嵌合する凹部712bを形成される。凹部712bは、X方向の幅が凸部52bのX方向の幅と略同一となり、Z方向の幅が凸部52bのZ方向の移動量より長くなるように形成される。凹部712bにより、操作レバー1のねじり動作、すなわちZ方向の回動軸周りの回動動作が規制される。
Similarly, as shown in FIG. 13, the left surface of the second bearing portion 71 b (the contact surface with the connection portion 5) has a spherical shape, and a recess 712 b that fits with the convex portion 52 b of the connection portion 5 is formed. The concave portion 712b is formed such that the width in the X direction is substantially the same as the width in the X direction of the convex portion 52b, and the width in the Z direction is longer than the amount of movement of the convex portion 52b in the Z direction. The recess 712b restricts the torsional operation of the operation lever 1, that is, the rotational operation around the rotational axis in the Z direction.
このような構成により、接続部5は、操作レバー1がY方向に回動可能なように、第2軸受部71a,71bにより挟持される。
With such a configuration, the connecting portion 5 is sandwiched between the second bearing portions 71a and 71b so that the operation lever 1 can rotate in the Y direction.
第2挟持部72a,72bは、シャフト4がY方向に回動可能なように、X方向からシャフト4を挟持して保持する一対の挟持部である。第2挟持部72a,72bがシャフト4を挟持することにより、操作レバー1が所定の保持位置で保持される。図10に示すように、第2挟持部72a,72bは、対向する位置に配置され、第2挟持部72aがシャフト4を下方から支持し、第2挟持部72bがシャフト4を上方から支持することにより、シャフト4をX方向から挟持する。
The second sandwiching portions 72a and 72b are a pair of sandwiching portions that sandwich and hold the shaft 4 from the X direction so that the shaft 4 can rotate in the Y direction. When the second clamping portions 72a and 72b clamp the shaft 4, the operation lever 1 is held at a predetermined holding position. As shown in FIG. 10, the second sandwiching portions 72 a and 72 b are disposed at opposing positions, the second sandwiching portion 72 a supports the shaft 4 from below, and the second sandwiching portion 72 b supports the shaft 4 from above. As a result, the shaft 4 is clamped from the X direction.
第2挟持部72aは、第2軸受部71a,71bを接続する部分であり、第2軸受部71a,71bと一体に形成される。図14に示すように、第2挟持部72aは、第1部分721aと、第2部分722aと、第3部分723aと、を備える。
The 2nd clamping part 72a is a part which connects the 2nd bearing parts 71a and 71b, and is formed integrally with the 2nd bearing parts 71a and 71b. As shown in FIG. 14, the second clamping unit 72a includes a first part 721a, a second part 722a, and a third part 723a.
第1部分721aは、第2軸受部71aからZ方向(操作レバー1と反対の方向)に延びた部分である。第1部分721aは、一端が第2軸受部71aに接続され、他端が第3部分723aの一端に接続される。第1部分721aは、左方に突出した係止部724aを備える。
The first portion 721a is a portion extending from the second bearing portion 71a in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1). The first portion 721a has one end connected to the second bearing portion 71a and the other end connected to one end of the third portion 723a. The first portion 721a includes a locking portion 724a protruding leftward.
第2部分722aは、第2軸受部71bからZ方向(操作レバー1と反対の方向)に延びた部分である。第2部分722aは、一端が第2軸受部71bに接続され、他端が第3部分723aの他端に接続される。第2部分722aは、右方に突出した係止部725aを備える。
The second portion 722a is a portion extending from the second bearing portion 71b in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1). The second portion 722a has one end connected to the second bearing portion 71b and the other end connected to the other end of the third portion 723a. The second portion 722a includes a locking portion 725a protruding rightward.
第3部分723aは、第1部分721a及び第2部分722aを接続する、Y方向に延びた部分である。第3部分723aは、一端が第1部分721aの他端に接続され、他端が第2部分722aの他端に接続される。第3部分723aは、シャフト4を下方から支持する。
The third portion 723a is a portion extending in the Y direction that connects the first portion 721a and the second portion 722a. The third portion 723a has one end connected to the other end of the first portion 721a and the other end connected to the other end of the second portion 722a. The third portion 723a supports the shaft 4 from below.
一方、図10に示すように、第2挟持部72bは、第2軸受部71a,71b及び第2挟持部72aとは別体である。第2挟持部72bは、軸部726b,727bと、第1部分721bと、第2部分722bと、第3部分723bと、を備える。
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, the 2nd clamping part 72b is a different body from the 2nd bearing parts 71a and 71b and the 2nd clamping part 72a. The second sandwiching portion 72b includes shaft portions 726b and 727b, a first portion 721b, a second portion 722b, and a third portion 723b.
軸部726b,727bは、第2挟持部72a,72bの回動の軸となる部分である。軸部726bは、第2挟持部72aの第1部分721aの一端に嵌合し、軸部727bは、第2挟持部72aの第2部分722aの一端に嵌合する。軸部726b,727bは、シャフト4の中心を通る直線上に、対向するように配置される。
The shaft portions 726b and 727b are portions that serve as rotation axes of the second holding portions 72a and 72b. The shaft portion 726b is fitted to one end of the first portion 721a of the second holding portion 72a, and the shaft portion 727b is fitted to one end of the second portion 722a of the second holding portion 72a. The shaft portions 726 b and 727 b are arranged so as to face each other on a straight line passing through the center of the shaft 4.
第1部分721bは、軸部726bからZ方向(操作レバー1と反対の方向)に延びた部分である。第1部分721bは、一端が軸部726bに接続され、他端が第3部分723bの一端に接続される。第1部分721bは、左方に突出した係止部724bを備える。
The first portion 721b is a portion extending from the shaft portion 726b in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1). The first portion 721b has one end connected to the shaft portion 726b and the other end connected to one end of the third portion 723b. The first portion 721b includes a locking portion 724b protruding leftward.
第2部分722bは、軸部727bからZ方向(操作レバー1と反対の方向)に延びた部分である。第2部分722bは、一端が軸部727bに接続され、他端が第3部分723bの他端に接続される。第2部分722bは、右方に突出した係止部725bを備える。
The second portion 722b is a portion extending from the shaft portion 727b in the Z direction (the direction opposite to the operation lever 1). The second portion 722b has one end connected to the shaft portion 727b and the other end connected to the other end of the third portion 723b. The second portion 722b includes a locking portion 725b protruding rightward.
第3部分723bは、第1部分721b及び第2部分722bを接続する、Y方向に延びた部分である。第3部分723bは、一端が第1部分721bの他端に接続され、他端が第2部分722bの他端に接続される。第3部分723bは、シャフト4を上方から支持する。
The third portion 723b is a portion extending in the Y direction that connects the first portion 721b and the second portion 722b. The third portion 723b has one end connected to the other end of the first portion 721b and the other end connected to the other end of the second portion 722b. The third portion 723b supports the shaft 4 from above.
また、図15に示すように、第3部分723bは、第2保持部76a,76b,76cを有する。以下、第2保持部76a,76b,76cを区別しない場合、第2保持部76と称する。第2保持部76は、シャフト4が嵌合する部分であり、他の部分に比べて、シャフト4側が窪んだ部分に相当する。
As shown in FIG. 15, the third portion 723b has second holding portions 76a, 76b, and 76c. Hereinafter, when the second holding portions 76a, 76b, and 76c are not distinguished, they are referred to as second holding portions 76. The second holding portion 76 is a portion into which the shaft 4 is fitted, and corresponds to a portion in which the shaft 4 side is recessed as compared with other portions.
シャフト4は、第2保持部76に嵌合した状態で、第2挟持部72a,72bにより保持される。操作レバー1の保持位置は、シャフト4が第2挟持部72a,72bにより保持された際の操作レバー1の位置に相当する。したがって、第2保持部76の位置は、操作レバー1の保持位置に対応する。具体的には、操作レバー1の右端の保持位置は、第2保持部76aの位置に対応し、操作レバー1の中央の保持位置は、第2保持部76bの位置に対応し、操作レバー1の左端の保持位置は、第2保持部76cの位置に対応する。これは、操作レバー1とシャフト4とが逆向きに移動するためである。
The shaft 4 is held by the second holding portions 72a and 72b in a state of being fitted to the second holding portion 76. The holding position of the operation lever 1 corresponds to the position of the operation lever 1 when the shaft 4 is held by the second clamping portions 72a and 72b. Therefore, the position of the second holding portion 76 corresponds to the holding position of the operation lever 1. Specifically, the holding position at the right end of the operating lever 1 corresponds to the position of the second holding portion 76a, the holding position at the center of the operating lever 1 corresponds to the position of the second holding portion 76b, and the operating lever 1 The leftmost holding position corresponds to the position of the second holding portion 76c. This is because the operation lever 1 and the shaft 4 move in opposite directions.
図15の例のように、第2保持部76の周囲が、第2保持部76に向かって傾斜している場合、第2保持部76の周囲に位置するシャフト4は、第2保持部76の周囲の傾斜や操作レバー1の重さにより、第2保持部76に向かって自動的に移動し、第2保持部76で保持される。
As shown in the example of FIG. 15, when the periphery of the second holding portion 76 is inclined toward the second holding portion 76, the shaft 4 positioned around the second holding portion 76 has the second holding portion 76. Is automatically moved toward the second holding portion 76 and held by the second holding portion 76 due to the inclination of the surroundings and the weight of the operation lever 1.
なお、第2挟持部72bの第3部分723bの代わりに、第2挟持部72aの第3部分723aに第2保持部が設けられてもよい。また、第3部分723a,723bの対向する位置に、第2保持部がそれぞれ設けられてもよい。また、第2挟持部72a,72bに設けられる第2保持部の数は任意である。また、図15の例では、シャフト4の断面形状は、円形であるが、八角形であってもよいし、任意の多角形であってもよい。また、第2保持部の周囲は、平坦であってもよい。
In addition, the 2nd holding part may be provided in the 3rd part 723a of the 2nd clamping part 72a instead of the 3rd part 723b of the 2nd clamping part 72b. In addition, second holding portions may be provided at positions where the third portions 723a and 723b face each other. Moreover, the number of the 2nd holding | maintenance parts provided in the 2nd clamping parts 72a and 72b is arbitrary. In the example of FIG. 15, the cross-sectional shape of the shaft 4 is a circle, but may be an octagon or an arbitrary polygon. The periphery of the second holding unit may be flat.
また、第2挟持部72a,72bは、第1挟持部62a,62bとぶつからないように形成される。具体的には、第1部分721a,721b及び第2部分722a,722bの外縁が、第1部分621a,621b及び第2部分622a,622bの内縁より短く形成される。第1部分721a,721b及び第2部分722a,722bの内縁が、第1部分621a,621b及び第2部分622a,622bの外縁より長く形成されてもよい。
Further, the second holding parts 72a and 72b are formed so as not to collide with the first holding parts 62a and 62b. Specifically, the outer edges of the first parts 721a and 721b and the second parts 722a and 722b are formed shorter than the inner edges of the first parts 621a and 621b and the second parts 622a and 622b. The inner edges of the first parts 721a and 721b and the second parts 722a and 722b may be formed longer than the outer edges of the first parts 621a and 621b and the second parts 622a and 622b.
第2トーションバネ73a,73bは、第2挟持部72a,72bを接続し、第2挟持部72a,72bを、互いに近づく方向に付勢するトーションバネである。第2トーションバネ73a,73bのアーム角は、例えば、0度以下である。
The second torsion springs 73a and 73b are torsion springs that connect the second clamping parts 72a and 72b and urge the second clamping parts 72a and 72b in a direction approaching each other. The arm angles of the second torsion springs 73a and 73b are, for example, 0 degrees or less.
図14に示すように、第2トーションバネ73aは、巻線部に軸部726bが挿通され、一方のアームが係止部724aに係止され、他方のアームが係止部724bに係止される。また、図10に示すように、第2トーションバネ73bは、巻線部に軸部727bが挿通され、一方のアームが係止部724aに係止され、他方のアームが係止部724bに係止される。
As shown in FIG. 14, in the second torsion spring 73a, the shaft portion 726b is inserted into the winding portion, one arm is locked to the locking portion 724a, and the other arm is locked to the locking portion 724b. The Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the second torsion spring 73b has a shaft portion 727b inserted through the winding portion, one arm locked to the locking portion 724a, and the other arm engaged to the locking portion 724b. Stopped.
このような構成により、第2挟持部72aが第2挟持部72bの方向に付勢され、第2挟持部72bが第2挟持部72aの方向に付勢される。結果として、第2挟持部72a,72bにより、シャフト4が挟持される。
With such a configuration, the second clamping part 72a is urged in the direction of the second clamping part 72b, and the second clamping part 72b is urged in the direction of the second clamping part 72a. As a result, the shaft 4 is clamped by the second clamping parts 72a and 72b.
なお、第2保持ユニット7は、図10の例のように、2つの第2トーションバネ73a,73bを備えてもよいし、第2トーションバネ73a,73bのいずれか一方だけを備えてもよい。
The second holding unit 7 may include two second torsion springs 73a and 73b as in the example of FIG. 10, or may include only one of the second torsion springs 73a and 73b. .
駆動部74は、操作レバー1のX方向の変位を、伝達線75を介して端子31に伝達して、制御回路3に入力するための部分である。図10に示すように、駆動部74は、軸部711bに設けられる。操作レバー1がX方向に移動すると、当該移動に伴って、軸部711bが回動し、当該回動に伴って、駆動部74が回動する。制御回路3には、操作レバー1のX方向の変位に応じて、駆動部74の変位が端子31に伝達されて入力される。
The drive unit 74 is a part for transmitting the displacement of the operation lever 1 in the X direction to the terminal 31 via the transmission line 75 and inputting it to the control circuit 3. As shown in FIG. 10, the drive part 74 is provided in the axial part 711b. When the operation lever 1 moves in the X direction, the shaft portion 711b rotates with the movement, and the driving unit 74 rotates with the rotation. According to the displacement of the operation lever 1 in the X direction, the displacement of the drive unit 74 is transmitted to the terminal 31 and input to the control circuit 3.
なお、駆動部74が、その位置を検出するセンサを備え、当該センサからの信号を、信号線を介して制御回路3に入力してもよい。また、別の場所に操作レバー1のX方向の変位を検出するセンサを備え、当該センサからの信号を直接制御回路3に入力してもよい。
The driving unit 74 may include a sensor that detects the position, and a signal from the sensor may be input to the control circuit 3 via a signal line. Further, a sensor that detects the displacement of the operation lever 1 in the X direction may be provided at another location, and a signal from the sensor may be directly input to the control circuit 3.
次に、本実施形態に係るレバースイッチ装置100の動作について、図16を参照して説明する。以下では、中央の保持位置に位置する操作レバー1(図2参照)を、運転者が左方の保持位置に移動させる場合を例に説明する。図16は、操作レバー1の移動後のレバースイッチ装置100の状態を示す分解図である。
Next, the operation of the lever switch device 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Below, the case where the driver | operator moves the control lever 1 (refer FIG. 2) located in the center holding position to the left holding position is demonstrated to an example. FIG. 16 is an exploded view showing a state of the lever switch device 100 after the operation lever 1 is moved.
運転者が操作レバー1を左方へ移動させると、操作レバー1と連動して、シャフト4が右方へ移動する。第1保持ユニット6は、シャフト4の右方への移動に伴って、第1挟持部62a,62bがシャフト4を挟持した状態(シャフト4が第1保持部66bに嵌合した状態)で、軸部611a,611bを軸として右方に回動する。また、軸部611bの回動と連動して、駆動部64も変位する。
When the driver moves the control lever 1 to the left, the shaft 4 moves to the right in conjunction with the control lever 1. The first holding unit 6 is in a state where the first holding portions 62a and 62b hold the shaft 4 as the shaft 4 moves to the right (the state where the shaft 4 is fitted to the first holding portion 66b). It rotates rightward with the shaft portions 611a and 611b as axes. Further, the drive unit 64 is also displaced in conjunction with the rotation of the shaft unit 611b.
一方、第2保持ユニット7は、Y方向に延びた軸部711a,711bにより筐体2に固定されているため、シャフト4の右方へ移動しても回動しない。このため、操作レバー1が運転者により左方へ移動されると、シャフト4は、第2挟持部72a,72bを押し広げながら右方へ移動する。軸部711bは回動しないため、駆動部74は変異しない。
On the other hand, since the second holding unit 7 is fixed to the housing 2 by the shaft portions 711a and 711b extending in the Y direction, it does not rotate even if it moves to the right of the shaft 4. For this reason, when the operating lever 1 is moved leftward by the driver, the shaft 4 moves rightward while expanding the second holding portions 72a and 72b. Since the shaft portion 711b does not rotate, the drive portion 74 is not mutated.
図16に示すように、シャフト4は、第2保持部76cの位置まで移動すると、第2保持部76cと嵌合し、第2挟持部72a,72bにより、その場で保持される。これにより、操作レバー1が、左端の保持位置で保持される。この際、制御回路3には、伝達線65を介して、駆動部64の変位が入力される。制御回路3は、入力された当該変移により、操作レバー1が左端の保持位置に位置していることを検出する。
As shown in FIG. 16, when the shaft 4 moves to the position of the second holding portion 76c, the shaft 4 is fitted to the second holding portion 76c and is held on the spot by the second holding portions 72a and 72b. As a result, the operation lever 1 is held at the holding position at the left end. At this time, the displacement of the drive unit 64 is input to the control circuit 3 via the transmission line 65. The control circuit 3 detects that the operation lever 1 is located at the leftmost holding position by the input transition.
なお、運転者は、上記同様の方法により、操作レバー1を右方、上方、及び下方へと移動させることができる。操作レバー1が右方、上方、又は下方へ移動された場合、シャフト4は、左方、下方、又は上方にそれぞれ移動し、第2保持部76a、第1保持部66c、又は第1保持部66aにそれぞれ嵌合した状態で、第1保持ユニット6及び第2保持ユニット7に保持される。
The driver can move the operation lever 1 rightward, upward, and downward by the same method as described above. When the operation lever 1 is moved rightward, upward, or downward, the shaft 4 moves leftward, downward, or upward, respectively, and the second holding part 76a, the first holding part 66c, or the first holding part. It is held by the first holding unit 6 and the second holding unit 7 in a state of being fitted to 66a.
以上説明した通り、本実施形態によれば、操作レバー1を保持する第1保持ユニット6及び第2保持ユニット7が、筐体2を介さずに、操作レバー1と一体化されたシャフト4及び接続部5に対して取り付けられる。このような構成により、シャフト4と、シャフト4を保持する第1保持部66及び第2保持部76と、の間の累積公差が小さくなるため、操作レバー1の保持位置のずれを抑制できる。
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first holding unit 6 and the second holding unit 7 that hold the operation lever 1 are integrated with the operation lever 1 without using the housing 2. It is attached to the connecting portion 5. With such a configuration, since the accumulated tolerance between the shaft 4 and the first holding unit 66 and the second holding unit 76 that hold the shaft 4 is reduced, the shift of the holding position of the operation lever 1 can be suppressed.
また、本実施形態によれば、第1保持ユニット6にX方向の第1保持部66が設けられ、第2保持ユニット7にY方向の第2保持部76が設けられる。このような構成により、各保持ユニットの形状(第1挟持部62a,62b及び第2挟持部72a,72bの形状)を単純化できる。この結果、操作レバー1の操作時に、第1保持ユニット6及び第2保持ユニット7により加える操作荷重(クリック感)を容易に設定できる。
Further, according to the present embodiment, the first holding unit 6 is provided with the first holding part 66 in the X direction, and the second holding unit 7 is provided with the second holding part 76 in the Y direction. With such a configuration, the shape of each holding unit (the shape of the first holding parts 62a and 62b and the second holding parts 72a and 72b) can be simplified. As a result, the operation load (click feeling) applied by the first holding unit 6 and the second holding unit 7 when the operation lever 1 is operated can be easily set.
なお、上記実施形態に挙げた構成等に、その他の要素との組み合わせなど、ここで示した構成に本発明が限定されるものではない。これらの点に関しては、本発明の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲で変更可能であり、その応用形態に応じて適切に定めることができる。
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configuration shown here, such as a combination with other elements in the configuration described in the above embodiment. These points can be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and can be appropriately determined according to the application form.
また、本国際出願は、2017年5月23日に出願した日本国特許出願第2017-102105号に基づく優先権を主張するものであり、当該出願の全内容を本国際出願に援用する。
This international application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-102105 filed on May 23, 2017, and the entire contents of the application are incorporated herein by reference.
1:操作レバー
2:筐体
2a:下面
2b:側面
2c:上面
3:制御回路
4:シャフト
5:接続部
6:第1保持ユニット
7:第2保持ユニット
11:操作スイッチ
12a,12b:伝達線
21:ポート
22a,22b:軸受部
23a,23b:軸受部
31:端子
51a,51b:凸部
52a,52b:凸部
61a,61b:第1軸受部
62a,62b:第1挟持部
63a,63b:第1トーションバネ
64:駆動部
65:伝達線
66:第1保持部
76:第2保持部
71a,71b:第2軸受部
72a,72b:第2挟持部
73a,73b:第2トーションバネ
74:駆動部
75:伝達線
100:レバースイッチ装置 1: Operation lever 2:Housing 2a: Lower surface 2b: Side surface 2c: Upper surface 3: Control circuit 4: Shaft 5: Connection portion 6: First holding unit 7: Second holding unit 11: Operation switches 12a, 12b: Transmission line 21: Ports 22a, 22b: Bearing portions 23a, 23b: Bearing portions 31: Terminals 51a, 51b: Convex portions 52a, 52b: Convex portions 61a, 61b: First bearing portions 62a, 62b: First clamping portions 63a, 63b: 1st torsion spring 64: drive part 65: transmission line 66: 1st holding part 76: 2nd holding part 71a, 71b: 2nd bearing part 72a, 72b: 2nd clamping part 73a, 73b: 2nd torsion spring 74: Drive unit 75: transmission line 100: lever switch device
2:筐体
2a:下面
2b:側面
2c:上面
3:制御回路
4:シャフト
5:接続部
6:第1保持ユニット
7:第2保持ユニット
11:操作スイッチ
12a,12b:伝達線
21:ポート
22a,22b:軸受部
23a,23b:軸受部
31:端子
51a,51b:凸部
52a,52b:凸部
61a,61b:第1軸受部
62a,62b:第1挟持部
63a,63b:第1トーションバネ
64:駆動部
65:伝達線
66:第1保持部
76:第2保持部
71a,71b:第2軸受部
72a,72b:第2挟持部
73a,73b:第2トーションバネ
74:駆動部
75:伝達線
100:レバースイッチ装置 1: Operation lever 2:
Claims (11)
- 操作レバーと、
前記操作レバーに固定され、一部が前記操作レバーの基端部から前記操作レバーの外側に向かって突出したシャフトと、
前記操作レバーと一体的に回動可能な接続部と、
前記操作レバーが第1方向に回動可能なように、前記接続部を前記第1方向から挟持する一対の第1軸受部と、
前記シャフトが前記第1方向に回動可能なように、前記第1方向と直交する第2方向から前記シャフトを挟持して保持する一対の第1挟持部と、
を備えるレバースイッチ装置。 An operating lever;
A shaft fixed to the operation lever, and a part of the shaft protruding from the base end of the operation lever toward the outside of the operation lever;
A connecting portion rotatable integrally with the operation lever;
A pair of first bearing portions for clamping the connection portion from the first direction so that the operation lever can rotate in the first direction;
A pair of first clamping parts that clamp and hold the shaft from a second direction orthogonal to the first direction so that the shaft can rotate in the first direction;
A lever switch device comprising: - 前記一対の第1挟持部は、第1トーションバネを介して接続され、前記第1トーションバネにより、互いに近づく方向に付勢される
請求項1に記載のレバースイッチ装置。 2. The lever switch device according to claim 1, wherein the pair of first sandwiching portions are connected via a first torsion spring and are biased toward each other by the first torsion spring. - 前記一対の第1挟持部の一方は、前記一対の第1軸受部と一体に形成される
請求項1又は請求項2に記載のレバースイッチ装置。 3. The lever switch device according to claim 1, wherein one of the pair of first clamping portions is formed integrally with the pair of first bearing portions. - 前記一対の第1挟持部の少なくとも一方は、前記シャフトと嵌合する第1保持部を有する
請求項1から請求項3までのいずれか1項に記載のレバースイッチ装置。 4. The lever switch device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the pair of first sandwiching portions includes a first holding portion that fits with the shaft. 5. - 前記一対の第1軸受部は、前記第2方向に回動可能なように筐体に取り付けられる
請求項1から請求項4までのいずれか1項に記載のレバースイッチ装置。 The lever switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the pair of first bearing portions are attached to a housing so as to be rotatable in the second direction. - 前記操作レバーが前記第2方向に回動可能なように、前記接続部を前記第2方向から挟持する一対の第2軸受部と、
前記シャフトが前記第2方向に回動可能なように、前記第1方向から前記シャフトを挟持する一対の第2挟持部と、
を更に備える請求項1から請求項5までのいずれか1項に記載のレバースイッチ装置。 A pair of second bearing portions that sandwich the connection portion from the second direction so that the operation lever can rotate in the second direction;
A pair of second clamping parts for clamping the shaft from the first direction so that the shaft can rotate in the second direction;
The lever switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: - 前記一対の第2挟持部は、第2トーションバネを介して接続され、前記第2トーションバネにより、互いに近づく方向に付勢される
請求項6に記載のレバースイッチ装置。 7. The lever switch device according to claim 6, wherein the pair of second clamping portions are connected via a second torsion spring and are urged toward each other by the second torsion spring. - 前記一対の第2挟持部の一方は、前記一対の第2軸受部と一体に形成される
請求項6又は請求項7に記載のレバースイッチ装置。 The lever switch device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein one of the pair of second clamping portions is formed integrally with the pair of second bearing portions. - 前記一対の第2挟持部の少なくとも一方は、前記シャフトと嵌合する第2保持部を有する
請求項6から請求項8までのいずれか1項に記載のレバースイッチ装置。 The lever switch device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein at least one of the pair of second sandwiching portions includes a second holding portion that is fitted to the shaft. - 前記一対の第2軸受部は、前記第1方向に回動可能なように筐体に取り付けられる
請求項6から請求項9までのいずれか1項に記載のレバースイッチ装置。 The lever switch device according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the pair of second bearing portions are attached to a housing so as to be rotatable in the first direction. - 前記接続部は、球状である
請求項1から請求項10までのいずれか1項に記載のレバースイッチ装置。 The lever switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the connection portion is spherical.
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