Touch control device and vehicle having the same

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a touch control device, a vehicle having the touch control device, and a method for manufacturing the touch control device. The touch control device includes a touch panel, which includes a curved surface shape with multiple curvatures. The touch control device includes: a base, which includes a metal complex; an electrode groove, which is formed in a touch area of ​​the base; a plurality of sensor electrodes, which are formed on the electrode groove, each sensor electrode includes a conductive material; a via hole, which penetrates the base; a connecting electrode, which connects a plurality of sensor electrodes through the via hole; and an integrated circuit, which is coupled to the base and connected to the sensor electrode to sense changes in the capacitance of the sensor electrode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a touch control device and a vehicle having the same, and more particularly, to a touch control device having electrodes mounted by laser processing and a vehicle having the same. Background Art

[0002] A touch control device is one of the devices that configure the interaction between an information and communication terminal having many different displays and a user. When a user directly contacts or approaches a touch pad or touch screen using an input tool such as his / her finger or a stylus, the touch control device enables human-terminal interaction.

[0003] In order to realize a touch control device that can be manipulated by touch, resistance, capacitance, surface acoustic wave, transmitter method, etc. are used. Touch control devices using the capacitance method include a type that forms a cross electrode pattern and detects an input position by sensing a change in capacitance between electrodes when an input member such as a finger contacts the touch control device. There is another type that applies the same phase potential to two terminals of a transparent conductive film and detects an input position by sensing a small current flowing when capacitance is formed by an input member such as a finger contacting or approaching the touch control device.

[0004] The disclosure of this section is intended to provide a background for the present invention. Applicants note that this section may contain information that was available prior to the present application. However, by providing this section, applicants do not consider that any information contained in this section constitutes prior art. Summary of the invention

[0005] Touch control devices having various shapes have been proposed. For example, the touch control device may be a curved surface. However, when a cover having a curved surface having multiple curvatures is attached to the upper surface of a printed circuit board (PCB), the printed circuit board type touch control device may not be applied to a multi-curved surface (a curved surface having two or more different curvatures) due to the height difference between its center and the contour. In addition, it is difficult for a thin film type (ITO, metal mesh, flexible printed circuit board) touch control device to realize various curvatures and curved surfaces having different curvatures.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a touch control device including a touch panel having a curved surface shape with multiple curvatures and a vehicle having the touch control device.

[0007] Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a touch control device having a touch panel with improved design freedom and a vehicle having the touch control device.

[0008] Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a touch control device having improved productivity by simplifying a manufacturing process and a vehicle having the same.

[0009] Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a touch control device capable of uniformly bonding a cover to a touch panel by removing bubbles generated between the touch panel and the cover, and a vehicle having the same.

[0010] Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a touch control device to which covers of various materials can be attached and a vehicle having the touch control device.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a touch control device includes: a base, which includes a metal complex; an electrode groove, which is formed in a touch area of ​​the base; a plurality of sensor electrodes, which are formed on the electrode groove, and the plurality of sensor electrodes each include a conductive material; a via hole, which penetrates the base; a connecting electrode, which connects the plurality of sensor electrodes through the via hole; and an integrated circuit, which is coupled to the base and connected to the sensor electrode to sense changes in the capacitance of the sensor electrode.

[0012] The plurality of sensor electrodes may include a first sensor electrode directly connected to one surface of the base and a second electrode separated from the one surface of the base.

[0013] The connection electrode may be formed on the other surface of the base and connected to the second sensor electrode.

[0014] The second sensor electrode and the connection electrode may be connected through a via.

[0015] The connection electrode may include: a first terminal electrode configured to connect the first sensor electrode and the integrated circuit; and a second terminal electrode configured to connect the second sensor electrode and the integrated circuit.

[0016] The first sensor electrodes may be connected along a first direction, and the second sensor electrodes may be separated along the first direction and a second direction crossing the first direction.

[0017] The first sensor electrodes may be disposed to cross the second sensor electrodes along the second direction.

[0018] The connection electrode may be formed in the electrode groove by a plating process or a deposition process.

[0019] The sensor electrode may be formed on an upper surface or a lower surface of the base, and the connection electrode may be formed on a lower surface or an upper surface of the base.

[0020] The touch control device may further include a cover configured to cover an upper surface of the base.

[0021] The covering may comprise a non-metallic material.

[0022] Air bubbles generated between the cover and the base can pass through the vias.

[0023] The touch area of ​​the base may include a curved surface shape having different curvatures.

[0024] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle includes a touch control device, a display device, and a processor configured to operate the display device according to an input signal input to the touch control device.

[0025] The touch control device may be mounted on at least one of a gear box, a steering wheel, and a center instrument panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The features of the present invention will become more apparent and easier to understand from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0027] Figure 1 is a view illustrating a touch control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a touch control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 3 is a view showing a base of a touch control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view of 'A' shown in FIG.

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Bottom view of the base shown in .

[0032] Figure 6 is along Figure 4 A cross-sectional view taken along line BB' in FIG.

[0033] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a base of a touch control device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 8 is a view showing the interior of a vehicle equipped with a touch control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a gear box equipped with a touch control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The embodiments described herein and the configurations shown in the drawings are merely examples of preferred embodiments of the present invention, and various modifications may be made to replace the embodiments and drawings of this specification at the time of filing the present application.

[0037] In addition, the same reference numerals or symbols shown in the drawings of the present specification denote components or components performing substantially the same function.

[0038] Furthermore, the terminology used herein is for describing the embodiments and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosed invention.The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0039] In this specification, the words "including", "having" and the like are used to specify features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components or a combination thereof, but do not exclude the existence or addition of one or more features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components or a combination thereof.

[0040] It should also be understood that words including ordinal numbers such as "first", "second", etc. used herein may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these words and are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a first component. The word "and / or" includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any one of a plurality of related listed items.

[0041] The words “front”, “rear”, “upper” and “lower” used in the following description are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by the words.

[0042] In the following description, a vehicle refers to various devices that move a vehicle subject such as a person, an object, or an animal from a starting point to a destination. The vehicle may include a vehicle that runs on a road or a track, a ship that moves on the sea or a river, and an airplane that flies in the sky using air.

[0043] In addition, vehicles running on roads or rails may move in a predetermined direction according to the rotation of at least one wheel, and may include three-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicles, construction machinery, two-wheeled vehicles, prime movers, bicycles, and trains running on rails.

[0044] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] Figure 1 is a view illustrating a touch control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] The touch control device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a touch unit 101 .

[0047] The touch unit 101 may be formed in a specific area capable of receiving a user's touch signal. For example, as shown in the figure, the touch unit 101 may be provided in a concave curved surface shape with different curvatures. Alternatively, the touch unit 101 may be provided in a convex curved surface shape with different curvatures, and may not be limited thereto. A curvature greater than that shown in the drawings may be provided. In addition, the touch unit 101 may be provided not as a curved surface but as a polygonal surface. In addition, although the touch unit 101 is shown as a circle, the touch unit 101 may be a polygon or an ellipse.

[0048] The touch unit 101 may be a touch panel to which a signal is input when a user touches the touch panel with a pointer such as his / her finger or a touch pen. The user may input a desired instruction or command by inputting a predetermined touch gesture to the touch unit 101.

[0049] Identifying the position of the pointer when it is not in contact with but close to the touch pad is called “proximity touch”, and identifying the position of the pointer when it is in contact with the touch pad is called “contact touch.” The proximity touch is achieved by identifying a position on the touch pad that vertically corresponds to an air position of the pointer close to the touch pad.

[0050] The touch unit 101 may use a capacitance method.

[0051] The touch unit 101 may be installed inside the boundary portion 102. The boundary portion 102 may refer to a portion surrounding the touch unit 101 and may be formed of a member separate from a member of the touch unit 101. Fig. 9 As shown in FIG, a gradient that can be felt by touch is formed on the boundary portion 102, so that the user can intuitively know the touch input (swype) angle (or distance). Therefore, by enabling different signals to be input according to the touch input angle (or distance), the freedom of operation can be improved, and the input accuracy can be improved.

[0052] As described above, the boundary portion 102 may be provided to receive a touch input by a user. The touch unit 101 may be provided to receive a gesture input by a user. The touch input refers to an action of inputting a gesture clockwise or counterclockwise without causing the pointer to leave the boundary portion 102. The gesture input refers to an action of inputting a straight line or curved line gesture without causing the pointer to leave the touch unit 101.

[0053] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a touch control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] like Figure 2As shown in FIG. 1 , the touch control device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a base 110 having a metal complex; electrode grooves 113a, 113b, and 113c formed in a touch area 111 of the base 110 (see FIG. 1 ). Figure 6 ); a sensor electrode 120 formed on the electrode groove 113 by a plating or deposition process; a via 114 penetrating the base 110; a connecting electrode 123 connected to the sensor electrode 120 through the via 114; and an integrated circuit 130 coupled to the base 110 and connected to the sensor electrode 120 to sense changes in capacitance of each of the sensor electrodes 120.

[0055] The base 110 may include a metal complex. This is to form the sensor electrode 120 by an LDS (Laser Guided Structure) method. The LDS method refers to a method of forming a conductive structure in a region of the support member exposed to the laser by forming a support member with a material including a non-conductive and chemically stable metal complex, exposing a metal seed by exposing a portion of the support member to laser (such as an ultraviolet (UV) laser or an excimer laser) to break the chemical bonds of the metal complex, and metallizing the support member.

[0056] The base 110 may include a touch area 111 serving as a touch pad and a peripheral portion 112 extending downward from an outer edge of the touch area 111 .

[0057] The electrode groove 113 may be formed in the touch area 111 of the base 110. The electrode groove 113 may be formed by irradiating the base 110 with laser. The electrode groove 113 may be formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the touch area 111, respectively. This is to form the sensor electrode 120 and the connection electrode 123 by a plating or deposition process.

[0058] After the plating or deposition process, the sensor electrode 120 or the connection electrode 123 may be formed on the electrode groove 113 .

[0059] That is, the sensor electrode 120 may be formed on the base 110 using an LSD (Laser Directed Structure) method (see Figure 3 ).

[0060] The sensor electrode 120 includes a conductive material and may be, for example, a metal. Considering conductivity and cost, copper (Cu) may be used among the metals. In addition to copper, the sensor electrode 120 may be formed of a metal such as gold (Au).

[0061] The via hole 114 may be formed at the touch area 111 of the base 110. A plurality of via holes 114 may be formed throughout the touch area 111. The via hole 114 may be formed before the base 110 is irradiated with laser. That is, when the base 110 is manufactured by injection molding or the like, the via hole 114 may be formed together with the base 110.

[0062] The via hole 114 may contact the sensor electrode 120. The sensor electrode 120 may be formed on the via hole 114 in consideration of a processing order.

[0063] The via holes 114 may connect the sensor electrodes 120 that are separated from each other. To this end, a connection electrode 123 may be formed on the bottom surface of the base 110. A detailed description thereof will be described later.

[0064] The integrated circuit 130 may be coupled to the bottom of the base 110. The integrated circuit 130 includes a printed circuit board 131, a terminal portion 126 disposed along an edge of the printed circuit board 131 at a predetermined distance from the printed circuit board 131, and a sensor IC 133 mounted on the printed circuit board 131. When the integrated circuit 130 is coupled to the base 110, the terminal portion 126 is connected to the terminal electrodes 124 and 125, and the sensor electrode 120 is electrically connected to the sensor IC 133.

[0065] The support unit 150 may be disposed under the base 110 and the integrated circuit 130. The support unit 150 may be configured to fix the base 110 and the integrated circuit 130, and is not an essential component. The support unit 150 may be configured to fix the touch control device 100 in a specific location such as inside a vehicle.

[0066] Figure 3 is a view showing a base of a touch control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view of 'A' shown in Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A bottom view of the base shown in FIG. Figure 6 is along Figure 4 A cross-sectional view taken along line BB' in FIG.

[0067] Reference Figures 3 to 6 The sensor electrode 120 of the present disclosure is described in detail.

[0068] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor electrode 120 may be formed on the upper surface of the touch area 111 of the base 110. As described later, the sensor electrode 120 may be formed on the lower surface of the touch area 111. In this case, the distance between the sensor electrode 120 and the indicator increases by the thickness of the base 110. Therefore, preferably, the sensor electrode 120 is formed on the upper surface of the base 110.

[0069] The sensor electrode 120 may be formed on the upper surface of the base 110 using the LDS (Laser Guide Structure) method as described above.

[0070] The sensor electrode 120 may include a first sensor electrode 121 directly connected to the upper surface of the base 110 and a second sensor electrode 122 separated from the upper surface of the base 110. The first sensor electrode 121 may be formed in a first electrode groove 113a formed on the upper surface of the base 110 by a plating or deposition process (see Figure 6 The second sensor electrode 122 may be formed in the second electrode groove 113b formed on the upper surface of the base 110 by a plating or deposition process (see Figure 6 )superior.

[0071] The first sensor electrode 121 may be a transmission electrode (TX electrode), and the second sensor electrode 122 may be a reception electrode (RX electrode). Alternatively, the first sensor electrode 121 may be a reception electrode (RX electrode), and the second sensor electrode 122 may be a transmission electrode (TX electrode).

[0072] The first sensor electrodes 121 may be directly connected to the upper surface of the base 110. Even if a separate connection electrode is not provided, the first sensor electrodes 121 may be connected to each other. The first sensor electrodes 121 may be connected to each other along a first direction. The first sensor electrodes 121 are not connected to each other along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. That is, the first sensor electrodes 121 may be separated from each other in the second direction.

[0073] The second sensor electrodes 122 may be separated from each other on the upper surface of the base 110. The second sensor electrodes 122 may be separated not only in the first direction but also in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0074] The first sensor electrodes 121 and the second sensor electrodes 122 may be disposed in a cross manner along the second direction. That is, the first sensor electrodes 121 and the second sensor electrodes 122 may be alternately arranged along the second direction.

[0075] The via hole 114 may be formed on the lower surface of the second sensor electrode 122. According to the manufacturing process sequence of the touch control device 100, since the via hole 114 is formed together with the base 110 and the sensor electrode 120 is formed on the base using the LDS method, the second sensor electrode 122 is formed on the upper surface of the via hole 114.

[0076] The second sensor electrodes 122 may be connected to each other through the vias 114. Specifically, the second sensor electrodes 122 separated from each other may be connected through the connection electrode 123 formed on the lower surface of the base 110. The connection electrode 123 may be formed in the third electrode groove 113c formed on the lower surface of the base 110 by a plating or deposition process (see Figure 6 )superior.

[0077] like Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , the connection electrode 123 may connect the via holes 114 arranged adjacent to each other. The connection electrode 123 may be formed on the lower surface of the base 110. The connection electrode 123 may be formed on the lower surface of the base 110 by using an LDS method, similar to the sensor electrode 120. The connection electrode 123 and the second sensor electrode 122 may be connected through the via hole 114.

[0078] A double-layer (two-layer) structure can be formed on a first base and a second base arranged vertically using RX electrodes and TX electrodes, but the manufacturing process of the double-layer (two-layer) structure is complicated, and the productivity and durability of the double-layer (two-layer) structure are relatively low. In addition, in the double-layer (two-layer) structure, the covering material cannot be selected because UV coating is performed on the base without attaching a separate cover for protecting the electrode.

[0079] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, both RX electrodes and TX electrodes can be connected on a base having one layer. The RX electrodes and TX electrodes are formed on one surface of the base, and the RX electrodes or TX electrodes are connected to each other on the other surface of the base through vias, which is also called 1.5 layers.

[0080] In the manufacturing process of the touch control device 100 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, laser is irradiated onto the base 110, and the first sensor electrode 121, the second sensor electrode 122, and the connection electrode 123 are formed by a plating or deposition process. Therefore, compared with the manufacturing process of the double-layer touch control device, the number of processes is significantly reduced, and thus the productivity can be significantly improved.

[0081] In the touch control device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover 140 can be attached to the upper surface of the base 110, and the cover 140 can be made of any material with low conductivity. Therefore, the cover 140 exposed to the outside of the touch control device 100 can include various materials, which improves the design freedom. The cover 140 may include materials that can recognize capacitive touch, such as glass, acrylic, ABS, wood, stone, etc. The materials listed above are only examples, and the materials of the cover 140 are not limited as long as they are non-conductive materials that can recognize capacitive touch. However, considering the touch performance, it is preferred that the thickness of the cover 140 is not too thick.

[0082] By providing the via holes 114 , the cover 140 may be uniformly attached to the upper surface of the base 110 .

[0083] The adhesive layer 141 is provided on the upper surface of the base 110, and then the cover 140 is attached to the upper surface of the adhesive layer 141. Generally, in the process of attaching the cover 140, bubbles are generated between the cover 140 and the adhesive layer 141 or between the adhesive layer 141 and the base 110. In order to remove the bubbles, air is sucked from the side of the base 110, and the above-mentioned attachment process is performed. However, if the upper surface of the base 110 has a curved surface shape with different curvatures, it is not easy to remove the bubbles even if the air is sucked from the side of the base 110, which makes it difficult to uniformly attach the cover 140 to the base 110.

[0084] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of vias 114 may be formed at the touch area 111 of the base 110, and the plurality of vias 114 may be formed to pass through the upper and lower surfaces of the base 110. When the cover 140 is attached, the plurality of vias 114 become channels through which bubbles can move. This solves the problem of uneven adhesion of the cover 140. Therefore, the cover 140 can be uniformly attached to the base 110, which can improve productivity and improve touch performance.

[0085] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor electrode 120 and the printed circuit board 131 are connected by simply contacting the base 110 and the printed circuit board 131 without a fastening member. The sensor IC 133 is mounted on the printed circuit board 131 , and the sensor electrode 120 is connected to the sensor IC 133 .

[0086] Specifically, the plurality of terminal portions 126 may be disposed on the edge of the printed circuit board 131 , and the plurality of terminal portions 126 may have a C CLIP structure.

[0087] The plurality of terminal joining portions 132 may be disposed on an inner side surface of the peripheral portion 112 of the base 110 , and the plurality of terminal joining portions 132 may be coupled to the plurality of terminal portions 126 of the printed circuit board 131 .

[0088] The first terminal electrode 124 connects the first sensor electrode 121 and the terminal portion 126 , and the second terminal electrode 125 connects the second sensor electrode 122 and the terminal portion 126 .

[0089] The first terminal electrode 124 is connected to the first sensor electrode 121 through the via hole 114 , and may extend from the lower surface of the base 110 to the terminal bonding portion 132 .

[0090] The second terminal electrode 125 is connected to the second sensor electrode 122 through the via 114 , and may extend from the lower surface of the base 110 to the terminal bonding portion 132 .

[0091] Similar to the sensor electrode 120 , the first terminal electrode 124 and the second terminal electrode 125 may be formed using the LDS method.

[0092] The first terminal electrode 124 and the second terminal electrode 125 may be formed on the upper surface and the side surface of the terminal bonding portion 132. The terminal portion 126 contacts the side surface of the terminal bonding portion 132. Therefore, the sensor electrode 120 and the printed circuit board 131 are electrically connected by the bonding of the terminal portion 126 and the terminal bonding portion 132.

[0093] As described above, in the touch control device 100 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the base 110 is coupled to the integrated circuit 130 including the printed circuit board 131 without a fastening member. Conventionally, a robot welding process that causes a decrease in productivity is required to connect the base and the printed circuit board. On the other hand, the touch control device 100 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure does not require a robot welding process, thereby improving productivity and simplifying the manufacturing process.

[0094] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a base of a touch control device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0095] like Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 , according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor electrode 120 may be formed on the lower surface of the base 110. The second sensor electrode 122 may be formed on the lower surface of the base 110, and the connection electrode 123 may be formed on the upper surface of the base 110. That is, the sensor electrode 120 may be formed on the lower surface as well as the upper surface of the base 110.

[0096] Figure 8is a view showing the interior of a vehicle equipped with a touch control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a gear box equipped with a touch control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0097] refer to Figure 8 The vehicle 20 may include seats 21 for a driver and a passenger to sit on, a gear box 300 , a central instrument panel 22 , and a dash panel 24 having a steering wheel 23 .

[0098] In the center instrument panel 22 , an air conditioner 310 , a clock 312 , an audio system 313 , and an audio video navigation (AVN) system 314 may be installed.

[0099] The air conditioner 310 keeps the atmosphere inside the vehicle 20 comfortable by controlling the temperature, humidity, air cleanliness, and airflow inside the vehicle 20. The air conditioner 310 may include at least one vent 311 installed in the center instrument panel 22 for exhausting air. Buttons or dials may also be installed in the center instrument panel 22 to control, for example, the air conditioner 310. The driver or user may control the air conditioner 310 using buttons arranged on the center instrument panel 22.

[0100] The clock 312 may be arranged around buttons or dials for controlling the air conditioner 310 .

[0101] The audio system 313 may include a control panel on which a plurality of buttons are mounted to perform functions of the audio system 313. The audio system 313 may provide a radio mode for radio listening and a media mode for reproducing audio files stored in various storage media.

[0102] The AVN system 314 may be embedded in the center instrument panel 22 of the vehicle 20, or may be arranged on the dash 24. The AVN system 314 is a system for comprehensively performing audio, video, and navigation functions of the vehicle 20 according to user manipulation. The AVN system 314 may include an input unit 315 for receiving a user command regarding the AVN system 314 and a display 316 for displaying a screen related to audio playback, video playback, or navigation functions. If the audio system 313 is duplicated with the AVN system 314, the audio system may be omitted.

[0103] The steering wheel 23 is a tool for controlling the traveling direction of the vehicle 20, and includes a rim 321 held by a driver and a spoke 322 connected to a steering system of the vehicle 20 and connecting the rim 321 to a hub of a rotating shaft for steering. In this embodiment, a control device 323 may be formed on the spoke 322 to control various devices in the vehicle 20, such as an audio system.

[0104] The dash 24 may further include an instrument panel 324 for indicating various vehicle information to the driver, such as vehicle speed, driving distance, engine revolutions per minute (rpm), remaining fuel amount, coolant temperature, various warnings, etc., and including a glove box for accommodating various things.

[0105] The gear box 300 may be installed between a driver's seat and a passenger seat in the vehicle 20 , and is equipped with various control devices that need to be manipulated by the driver when the driver drives the vehicle 20 .

[0106] refer to Fig. 9 In the gear box 300, a shift lever 301 for shifting the vehicle 20, a display 302 for controlling the vehicle 20 to perform functions, and buttons 303 for activating various devices of the vehicle 20 may be installed. In addition, the touch control device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be installed in the gear box 300.

[0107] The touch control device 100 installed in the gear box 300 may be arranged so that the user can manipulate the touch control device 100 while keeping his / her eyes looking forward. For example, it may be located below the gear lever 301. Alternatively, the touch control device 100 may be installed in the center instrument panel 22, the steering wheel 23, the passenger seat, or the rear seat.

[0108] The touch control device 100 can be connected to various display devices inside the vehicle 20 for selecting and executing various icons displayed in the display devices. The display devices installed in the vehicle 20 may include an audio system 313, an AVN system 314, a dashboard 324, etc. Alternatively, if necessary, the display 302 may be installed in the gear box 300. The display device may be connected to a head-up display (HUD) device or a rearview mirror.

[0109] For example, the touch control device 100 can move a cursor or execute an icon displayed on the display device. The icon may include a main menu icon, a menu selection icon, a menu setting icon, etc. In addition, the user can operate the GPS, set driving conditions, or activate peripheral devices in the vehicle 20 through the touch control device 200.

[0110] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a touch control device including a touch panel having a curved surface shape having different curvatures and a vehicle having the touch control device may be provided.

[0111] According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, a touch control device having a touch panel with improved design freedom and a vehicle having the touch control device can be provided.

[0112] According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, a touch control device having improved productivity by simplifying a manufacturing process and a vehicle having the same can be provided.

[0113] According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a touch control device capable of uniformly bonding a cover to a touch panel by removing bubbles generated between the touch panel and the cover, and a vehicle having the same.

[0114] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a touch control device to which covers of various materials can be attached and a vehicle having the touch control device can be provided.

[0115] Although particular embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A touch control device, comprising: bases, including metal complexes; A conducting hole passing through the base; an electrode groove formed on an upper surface of the base, wherein the upper surface of the base includes a curved surface shape having different curvatures; a plurality of sensor electrodes formed on the electrode grooves and having a conductive material, the plurality of sensor electrodes comprising: first sensor electrodes disposed on the upper surface of the base and connected to each other, and second sensor electrodes disposed on the upper surface of the base and separated from each other; A connecting electrode formed on the lower surface of the base; an integrated circuit coupled to the base, disposed below the base, and connected to the plurality of sensor electrodes to sense changes in capacitance of the plurality of sensor electrodes; a cover configured to cover an upper surface of the base; a plurality of terminal engaging portions disposed on an inner side surface of a peripheral portion of the base; wherein bubbles generated between the cover and the base pass through the conducting hole; Wherein, the connecting electrode and the second sensor electrode are connected through the conducting hole; Wherein, the connecting electrode comprises: a first terminal electrode configured to connect the first sensor electrode and the integrated circuit, and a second terminal electrode configured to connect the second sensor electrode and the integrated circuit; and The integrated circuit includes a printed circuit board and a plurality of terminal portions, wherein the plurality of terminal portions are arranged on edges of the printed circuit board to be coupled with a plurality of terminal joint portions.

2. The touch control device according to claim 1, wherein: The first sensor electrodes are connected along a first direction, and the second sensor electrodes are separated along the first direction and a second direction crossing the first direction.

3. The touch control device according to claim 2, wherein: The first sensor electrodes are arranged to cross the second sensor electrodes along the second direction.

4. The touch control device according to claim 1, wherein: The electrode groove is a first electrode groove, and wherein the connection electrode is formed in a second electrode groove by a plating process or a deposition process, the second electrode groove being formed on a lower surface of the base.

5. The touch control device according to claim 1, wherein: The covering comprises a non-metallic material.

6. A vehicle comprising: The touch control device according to claim 1, a display device, and A processor is configured to operate the display device according to an input signal input to the touch control device.

7. The vehicle according to claim 6, wherein: The touch control device is mounted on at least one of a gear box, a steering wheel, and a central instrument panel.

8. A method for manufacturing a touch control device, the method comprising the following steps: forming a first electrode groove and a second electrode groove by irradiating a laser on an upper surface of a base, the upper surface of the base including a metal complex and a via hole and including a curved surface shape having different curvatures; forming first sensor electrodes including a conductive material and connected to each other on the first electrode grooves by a plating process or a deposition process, forming second sensor electrodes including a conductive material and separated from each other on the second electrode grooves by a plating process or a deposition process; forming a connection electrode on the lower surface of the base; attaching an integrated circuit to the lower surface of the base; as well as attaching a cover to an upper surface of the base; wherein the base includes a plurality of terminal engaging portions, and the plurality of terminal engaging portions are disposed on an inner side surface of a peripheral portion of the base; wherein bubbles generated between the cover and the base pass through the conducting hole; Wherein, the connecting electrode and the second sensor electrode are connected through the conducting hole; Wherein, the connecting electrode comprises: a first terminal electrode configured to connect the first sensor electrode and the integrated circuit, and a second terminal electrode configured to connect the second sensor electrode and the integrated circuit; and The integrated circuit includes a printed circuit board and a plurality of terminal portions, wherein the plurality of terminal portions are arranged on edges of the printed circuit board to be coupled with a plurality of terminal joint portions.

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