switching device

Abstract

The present invention solves the problem that a pressing operation can not be performed in a switch device. The switch device of the present invention has a switch body (10) having an operation portion (11) whose surface is pressed by an operation and a track portion (12) of a prescribed length extending from the back surface side of the operation portion in the direction in which the operation portion is pressed, and a switch housing (20) having a guide portion (22) of a prescribed length that supports the switch body (10), the guide portion (22) being formed in the extending direction of the track portion and guiding the movement of the track portion in the pressing direction. Thus, one end of the guide portion (22) is configured to be located near the front end of the track portion (12), and at least one of the portion near the front end of the track portion (12) and the portion near the one end of the guide portion (22) is configured to be elastically deformed in the perpendicular direction with respect to the extending direction.

Description

[0001] (Reference)

[0002] This invention is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-232335, filed on December 24, 2019, and enjoys the benefit of claiming priority. All the contents described in that patent application are included in this specification. Technical Field

[0003] This invention relates to a push-operated switch device. Background Technology

[0004] There is a push-operated switch device that allows switching a predetermined function on / off by pressing an operating part. This push-operated switch device includes a moving mechanism that causes the operating part to reciprocate along the pressing direction when pressed.

[0005] For example, in the switching device disclosed in Patent Document 1, the moving mechanism includes: a rod-shaped portion extending from the operating portion along the pressing direction; and a guide portion that is mounted on the substrate side and slidably fitted with the rod-shaped portion. Thus, by sliding the rod-shaped portion between the guide portions along the pressing direction, the operating portion can be reciprocated along the pressing direction.

[0006] Existing technical documents

[0007] Patent documents

[0008] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-101608 Summary of the Invention

[0009] However, in mechanisms where the rod-shaped portion is fitted between the guide portions as described above, the component may shrink or expand due to temperature changes, potentially hindering the sliding movement of the rod-shaped portion. As a result, a situation may arise where the switch device cannot be pressed.

[0010] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a switching device that can solve the above-mentioned problems, namely, to solve the situation where pressing operation cannot be performed.

[0011] As one aspect of the present invention, the switching device is configured to include:

[0012] A switch body having an operating portion whose surface is pressed and a track portion extending for a predetermined length from the back side of the operating portion along the direction in which the operating portion is pressed; and

[0013] A switch housing having a guide portion of a predetermined length supporting the switch body, the guide portion being formed along the extension direction of the track portion and guiding the movement of the track portion along the pressing direction.

[0014] One end of the guide portion is configured to be located near the front end of the track portion.

[0015] At least one of the portion near the front end of the track portion and the portion near one end of the guide portion is configured to elastically deform in the vertical direction relative to the extension direction.

[0016] By configuring it as described above, the present invention provides a switch device that can solve the problem of situations where pressing operation is not possible. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the switching device in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 It's enlarged. Figure 1 An enlarged view of a portion of the disclosed switching device.

[0019] Figure 3 It means Figure 1 The diagram shows what the disclosed switch looks like when it is pressed.

[0020] Figure 4 It is magnification Figure 3 An enlarged view of a portion of the switch device when pressed.

[0021] Figure 5 It means Figure 1 A diagram showing a modified example of a portion of the disclosed switching device.

[0022] Figure 6 This is an enlarged view of a portion of the switching device in Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0023] <Implementation Method 1>

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below. Figures 1 to 2 This is a diagram used to illustrate the configuration of a switching device. Figures 3 to 4 This is a diagram used to explain the operation of a switching device. Additionally, Figure 5 This is a diagram used to illustrate a variation of the configuration of a switching device.

[0025] [constitute]

[0026] The switching device of this embodiment is, for example, mounted in a car or motorcycle, for switching a predetermined function on / off. In particular, the switching device of this embodiment is configured such that an operator can press the operating surface. However, the switching device of the present invention is not limited to being mounted in a car or motorcycle, and can also be applied to switching devices mounted in any device.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the switching device of this embodiment includes: a switch body 10, which has an operating part 11 for an operator to press; and a switch housing 20 that supports the switch body 10. Furthermore, in Figure 1 In order to distinguish the configurations of the switch body 10 and the switch housing 20, the switch body 10 is shown in shaded lines. Furthermore, the switching device includes a moving mechanism that moves the switch body 10 relative to the switch housing 20 in a pressing direction when the switch body 10 is pressed. The various components will be described in detail below.

[0028] Switch body 10 is located in Figure 1 The upper surface has an operating section 11, which can be pressed and operated by the operator. That is, in Figure 1 In the example, the switch body 10 is configured such that its upper surface is pressed by the operator in the pressing direction. Figure 1 A pressing operation (from the lower side) causes the switch body 10 to move along the pressing direction. Therefore, the switch body 10 has a track portion 12 extending for a predetermined length from the back side of the operating part 11 along the pressing direction (extension direction) of the operating part 11, functioning as a moving mechanism. For example, the track portion 12 is formed as a column with a predetermined cross-sectional shape. Alternatively, the track portion may be provided on the wall surface disposed on the back side of the operating part 11. Furthermore, in Figure 1 Only one track section 12 is shown in the diagram, but multiple track sections 12 can be provided. Furthermore, details regarding other components of the switch body 10 are omitted.

[0029] Furthermore, the switch housing 20 supports the switch body 10 from the rear side, supporting the switch body 10 to reciprocate along the pressing direction. Specifically, the switch housing 20 has a guide portion 22 of a predetermined length, which functions as a moving mechanism. The guide portion 22 is formed along the extending direction of the track portion 12 extending from the rear side of the switch body 10. For example, the guide portion 22 is formed as a column with a predetermined cross-sectional shape, such as... Figure 1As shown, the guide portion 22 is configured to be adjacent to the track portion 12 at a predetermined distance. In this case, the length of the guide portion 22 is such that one end of the guide portion 22, located on the side opposite to the operating surface of the switch body 10, is near the front end of the track portion 12. Thus, the guide portion 22 is adjacent to the track portion 12, thereby guiding the reciprocating movement of the switch body 10 along the pressing direction. Furthermore, Figure 2 Indicates in Figure 1 An enlarged view of the area near one end of the guide portion 22 surrounded by the circle and near the front end of the track portion 12.

[0030] Here, the configuration of the guide portion 22 of the switch housing 20 will be described in detail. The switch housing 20 has a plane along the pressing direction of the switch body 10, and an interior wall surface 21 formed along the guide portion 22. Thus, the guide portion 22 is formed such that, along its extending direction, most of it is connected to the wall surface 21 and protrudes vertically from the wall surface 21. At this time, the guide portion 22... Figure 2 As shown in the AA-line cross-sectional view, a portion of the operating section 11 side of the switch body 10 is connected to the wall surface 21. On the other hand, the portion near one end of the guide section 22 opposite to the operating section 11 side of the switch body 10, as shown in the AA-line cross-sectional view, is connected to the wall surface 21. Figure 2 As shown by symbol 21a in the AA-line cross-sectional view, it is formed by separating from the wall 21. Therefore, the portion near one end of the guide portion 22 is formed as a free end. Furthermore, in Figure 2 In the AA-line cross-sectional diagram, the position of the track section 12 is indicated by a double-dotted line.

[0031] Here, the guide portion 22 is formed of an elastic component such as plastic that has a specified strength and is capable of elastic deformation. Therefore, as described above, because the portion near one end of the guide portion 22 is configured to separate from the wall surface 21 and form a free end, this portion near one end elastically deforms in the perpendicular direction relative to the extending direction of the guide portion 22. That is, the portion near one end of the guide portion 22... Figure 2 As shown by the arc-shaped arrow, it can swing along a surface parallel to the plane formed by the wall 21.

[0032] In addition, the guidance section 22, as Figure 2 As shown, a guide-side protrusion 22a protrudes from one end in a direction opposite to the track portion 12. At this time, the guide-side protrusion 22a is located at the elastically deformable portion of the guide portion 22, that is, further towards one end of the portion separated from the wall surface 21. Furthermore, the protruding end of the guide-side protrusion 22a, i.e., the portion opposite to the track portion 12, is formed as a planar shape with a defined area, but it can also be any shape, such as a convex shape.

[0033] Furthermore, the switch housing 20 has an outer wall 23 (second guide portion) located on the outer periphery of the switch housing 20 itself. Thus, the outer wall 23 has an inner surface formed by a plane along the pressing direction of the switch body 10, i.e., along the extending direction of the track portion 12, such as... Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, the inner surface is adjacent to the track portion 12. That is, the inner surface of the outer wall 23 is located on the side opposite to the guide portion 22 relative to the track portion 12, and the inner surface of the outer wall 23 and the guide portion 22 are configured to sandwich the track portion 12. Therefore, the inner surface of the outer wall 23, like the guide portion 22, also functions as a second guide portion to guide the movement of the track portion 12 along the pressing direction. Furthermore, in this invention, a portion different from the second guide portion, that is, a portion having a guiding function substantially equivalent to the aforementioned guide portion, is designated as the second guide portion.

[0034] Furthermore, the switch housing 20 serves as a moving mechanism, having a configuration for pushing the switch body 10, which has moved toward the switch housing 20 side when the operating part 11 is pressed, back to its original position. However, in this embodiment, a detailed description of this configuration is omitted.

[0035] [action]

[0036] Below, we will mainly refer to Figures 3 to 4 The operation of the switch device described above will be explained. First, when the switch is in operation... Figure 1 The switching device is in a certain state. When the operator presses the operating part 11, such as Figure 3 As shown, the switch body 10 moves itself toward the pressing direction, i.e., the switch housing 20 side. At this time, the track portion 12 of the switch body 10 is configured to be sandwiched between the inner surface of the outer wall 23 and the guide portion 22, thus being guided toward the pressing direction by the inner surface of the outer wall 23 and the guide portion 22. Figure 3 The movement is in the direction of arrow Y1.

[0037] On the other hand, as the track portion 12 moves in the pressing direction, the front end of the track portion 12 sometimes comes into contact with the inner surface of the outer wall 23 or near one end of the guide portion 22. In particular, if components such as the track portion 12 or the guide portion 22 shrink, expand, or deform due to temperature changes, it will be even easier for the front end of the track portion 12 to come into contact with the inner surface of the outer wall 23 or near one end of the guide portion 22.

[0038] However, in the switching device of this embodiment, since one end of the guide portion 22 is a free end that undergoes elastic deformation, the friction caused by the contact of the track portion 12 can be suppressed. For example, as Figure 3 Enlarged view of the circled area Figure 4As shown, even when the front end of the track section 12 comes into contact with one end of the guide section 22, as indicated by arrow Y2, because the area near one end of the guide section 22 elastically deforms in the opposite direction to the track section 12, the pressure generated by the contact between the track section 12 and the guide section 22 can be reduced, thus suppressing friction. Furthermore, in the past, the guide section and track section, which extended only along the pressing direction, would slide over a large range in their extending direction. In contrast, a guide section-side protrusion 22a is formed near one end of the guide section 22, thus reducing the contact area with the track section 12 and further suppressing friction. As a result, the sliding action between the track section 12 and the guide section 22 caused by the movement of the track section 12 in the pressing direction can be performed smoothly, and situations where the switch device cannot be pressed can be suppressed.

[0039] [Variation Example]

[0040] Furthermore, the above example illustrates a configuration where the inner surface of the outer wall 23 and the guide portion 22 sandwich the track portion 12 to guide its movement. However, it is also possible to guide the track portion 12 by sandwiching it with two guide portions 22. For example, as... Figure 5 As shown, by providing another guide portion 22' formed along the length direction of the track portion 12 on the side opposite to the guide portion 22 of the track portion 12, the track portion 12 can also be arranged with two guide portions 22, 22' sandwiching the track portion 12. In this case, near one end of the other guide portion 22', it is configured to separate from the wall surface 21 to form a free end, and elastically deform in the vertical direction relative to the extension direction of the track portion 12. In addition, near one end of the other guide portion 22', further to one end of the elastically deformed portion, a guide portion side protrusion 22a' is formed, protruding in the direction opposite to the track portion 12. Furthermore, in the case where the guide portions are arranged symmetrically along a line with the track portion as the center, one side is used as a guide portion, and the other side is used as another guide portion.

[0041] By arranging the track portion 12 between the two guide portions 22 and 22', friction caused by the contact between the track portion 12 and the guide portions 22 and 22' can be more effectively suppressed. As a result, the sliding action between the track portion 12 and the guide portions 22 and 22' caused by the movement of the track portion 12 in the pressing direction can be performed more smoothly, further suppressing the occurrence of situations where the switch device cannot be pressed.

[0042] Furthermore, the above example illustrates a case where one end of the guide portion 22 separates from the wall surface 21 to form a free end; however, the area near one end of the guide portion 22 is not necessarily formed as a free end. Even if the area near one end of the guide portion 22 is not formed as a free end, it can be configured such that at least one end is formed as an elastic member, capable of elastic deformation in the vertical direction relative to the extending direction of the guide portion 22.

[0043] Furthermore, the aforementioned guide side protrusion 22a is not limited to being formed near one end of the guide 22, but can also be formed at any part of the elastically deformable portion of the guide 22.

[0044] <Implementation Method 2>

[0045] Below, refer to Figure 6 The second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 6 It is an enlarged view of a portion of the switching device.

[0046] The switching device in this embodiment is similar to that in Embodiment 1, comprising a switch body having an operating portion that can be pressed and a switch housing supporting the switch body. Furthermore, similar to Embodiment 1, the switch body includes a track portion 112 extending from the rear side of the operating portion, and the switch housing includes a guide portion 122 that guides the movement of the track portion 112 along the pressing direction. However, in this embodiment, the configuration of the track portion 112 and the guide portion 122 differs from that in Embodiment 1. The following description mainly focuses on the configuration different from that in Embodiment 1.

[0047] First, the guide portion 122 in this embodiment is almost identical to the guide portion 22 described in Embodiment 1, and is connected to the wall surface 21 formed on the switch housing. However, in this embodiment, the guide portion 122 is also connected to the wall surface 21 near one end, and is not formed as a free end, nor is it elastically deformable.

[0048] Therefore, the switch body of this embodiment has a plane along the pressing direction of the switch body and a wall surface 113 formed along the track portion 112. Specifically, the wall surface 113 of the switch body is... Figure 6 In the left figure, it covers the top of the track section 112 and the guide section 122, that is, it is aligned with... Figure 6 The paper is arranged facing each other, and is therefore indicated by a double-dotted line. Thus, the track portion 112 is connected to the wall surface 113 formed on the switch body, and is configured to protrude vertically from the wall surface 113. At this time, the track portion 112... Figure 6 As shown in the BB-line cross-sectional view, a portion of the operating section side of the switch body is connected to the wall surface 113. On the other hand, the portion near the front end of the track section 112 on the side opposite to the operating section side of the switch body, as shown... Figure 6As shown by symbol 113a in the cross-sectional view of the BB line, it is formed by separating from the wall 113. Therefore, the portion near the front end of the track section 112 is formed as a free end. Furthermore, in Figure 6 In the BB line cross-sectional view, the position of the guide part 122 is indicated by a double-dotted line.

[0049] Here, the track portion 112 is formed of an elastic component, such as plastic, having a specified strength and being capable of elastic deformation. Thus, as described above, the portion near the front end of the track portion 112 is separated from the wall surface 113 to form a free end, and therefore this portion near the front end is configured to elastically deform in the direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the track portion 112. That is, the portion near the front end of the track portion 112 is as follows... Figure 6 As indicated by the arc-shaped arrow, it can swing along a surface parallel to the plane formed by the wall 113.

[0050] In addition, the orbital section 112, as Figure 6 As shown, near the front end, there is a track-side protrusion 112a that protrudes in a direction opposite to the guide portion 122. At this time, the track-side protrusion 112a is located at the elastically deformable portion of the track portion 112, that is, at the front end of the portion separated from the wall surface 113. Furthermore, the protruding end of the track-side protrusion 112a, i.e., the portion opposite to the guide portion 122, is formed in a planar shape with a defined area, but it can also be any shape, such as a convex shape.

[0051] Therefore, the aforementioned track portion 112 is adjacent to the inner surface of the outer wall 23 (second guide portion) located on the outer periphery of the switch housing 20 itself. That is, the inner surface of the outer wall 23 is located on the side opposite to the guide portion 122 relative to the track portion 112, and the inner surface of the outer wall 23 and the guide portion 122 are configured to sandwich the track portion 112. Therefore, the inner surface of the outer wall 23, like the guide portion 122, also functions to guide the movement of the track portion 112 along the pressing direction.

[0052] As described above, in the switch device of this embodiment, the area near the front end of the track portion 112 is a free end, which is configured to be elastically deformable. Therefore, during pressing operation, friction caused by contact with the guide portion 122 can be suppressed when moving in the pressing direction. In particular, a track portion side protrusion 112a is formed near the front end of the track portion 112, which further reduces the contact area with the guide portion 122 and suppresses friction. As a result, the sliding action of the guide portion 122 caused by the movement of the track portion 112 in the pressing direction can be performed smoothly, and the situation where the switch device cannot be pressed can be suppressed.

[0053] [Variation Example]

[0054] In the above example, the case where the area near the front end of the track portion 112 separates from the wall surface 113 to form a free end is illustrated. However, the area near the front end of the track portion 112 is not necessarily formed as a free end. Even if the area near the front end of the track portion 112 is not formed as a free end, it is permissible to configure at least the area near the front end of the track portion 112 to be formed as an elastic member, which can elastically deform in the vertical direction relative to the extending direction of the track portion 112.

[0055] Furthermore, the aforementioned track-side protrusion 112a is not limited to being formed near the front end of the track portion 112, but can also be formed at any location in the extending direction of the track portion 112. Alternatively, the track-side protrusion 112a may not be formed on the track portion 112.

[0056] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the area near one end of the guide portion 122 is not configured to be elastically deformable. However, as explained in Embodiment 1, the guide portion 22 with an elastically deformable area near one end may be used instead. Figure 6 The guide portion 122 shown is configured. Furthermore, the guide portion 22 described in Embodiment 1 may also be configured at the position of the outer wall 23, and the track portion 112 described in this embodiment may be configured between the two guide portions 22 described in Embodiment 1.

[0057] <Appendix>

[0058] Some or all of the above embodiments may also be described as in the following appendix. Hereinafter, a general description of the configuration of the switching device in this invention will be given. However, this invention is not limited to the following configuration.

[0059] (Appendix 1)

[0060] A switching device comprising:

[0061] A switch body having an operating portion whose surface is pressed and a track portion extending for a predetermined length from the back side of the operating portion along the direction in which the operating portion is pressed; and

[0062] A switch housing having a guide portion of a predetermined length supporting the switch body, the guide portion being formed along the extension direction of the track portion and guiding the movement of the track portion along the pressing direction.

[0063] One end of the guide portion is configured to be located near the front end of the track portion.

[0064] At least one of the portion near the front end of the track portion and the portion near one end of the guide portion is configured to elastically deform in the vertical direction relative to the extension direction.

[0065] According to the switch device configured as described above, at least one of the portions near one end of the adjacent guide portion and the portion near the front end of the track portion is configured to elastically deform in the vertical direction relative to the pressing direction. Therefore, when the switch body is pressed and the track portion moves along the pressing direction, even if the track portion and the guide portion come into contact, the elastic deformation of at least one of them can suppress the contact pressure between them and suppress the generation of friction. As a result, the sliding action between the track portion and the guide portion generated by the movement of the track portion in the pressing direction becomes smooth, and the situation where the switch device cannot be pressed can be suppressed.

[0066] (Appendix 2)

[0067] In the switching device described in Appendix 1, at least one of the portion near the front end of the track portion and the portion near one end of the guide portion is formed as a free end.

[0068] In the switch device configured as described above, at least one of the portion near the front end of the track portion and the portion near one end of the guide portion is a free end, thereby more effectively allowing elastic deformation in the vertical direction relative to the pressing direction. Therefore, even when the track portion and the guide portion are in contact, the generation of friction can be more effectively suppressed, and the situation where the switch device cannot be pressed and operated can be prevented.

[0069] (Appendix 3)

[0070] In the switching device described in Appendix 1

[0071] The switch housing has a wall surface formed along the guide portion.

[0072] Regarding the guide portion, a portion of it is connected to a wall formed on the switch housing, and a portion near one end of it is formed by separating from the wall formed on the switch housing.

[0073] (Appendix 4)

[0074] In the switching device described in Appendix 1

[0075] The switch body has a wall surface formed along the track portion.

[0076] Regarding the track section, one part of it is connected to the wall formed on the switch body, and the part near its front end is formed by separating from the wall formed on the switch body.

[0077] According to the switch device configured as described above, firstly, the track portion or guide portion is connected to the wall surface, which improves strength. Furthermore, the portion near the front end of the track portion or the portion near one end of the guide portion is separated from the wall surface, thus allowing for more effective elastic deformation of that portion. Therefore, even when the track portion and guide portion are in contact, friction can be more effectively suppressed, preventing situations where the switch device cannot be pressed and operated.

[0078] (Appendix 5)

[0079] In the switching device described in Appendix 1

[0080] The guide portion has a guide portion side protrusion near one end that protrudes in a direction opposite to the track portion, or

[0081] The track section has a track section side protrusion near its front end that protrudes in a direction opposite to the guide section.

[0082] (Appendix 6)

[0083] In the switching device described in Appendix 5

[0084] The protrusion on the guide side of the guide portion is formed at one end of the elastically deformable portion of the guide portion, or

[0085] The protrusion on the side of the track section is formed at the front end of the elastically deformable portion of the track section.

[0086] (Appendix 7)

[0087] In the switching device described in Appendix 6

[0088] The switch housing has a wall surface formed along the guide portion.

[0089] The guide portion is connected to a wall formed in the switch housing, and a portion near one end of the guide portion is formed by separating it from the wall formed in the switch housing.

[0090] The guide protrusion is formed on one end of the portion near one end of the guide portion, which is formed by separating it from the wall formed on the switch housing.

[0091] (Appendix 8)

[0092] In the switching device described in Appendix 6

[0093] The switch body has a wall surface formed along the track portion.

[0094] The track portion is partially connected to a wall formed on the switch body, while a portion near its front end is formed separately from the wall formed on the switch body.

[0095] The protrusion on the track section is formed on the front end side of the track section, which is formed by separating it from the wall formed on the switch body.

[0096] According to the switch device configured as described above, a protrusion facing the guide portion is provided near the front end of the track portion, or a protrusion facing the track portion is provided near one end of the guide portion. Therefore, even when the track portion and the guide portion are in contact, the contact area can be reduced, friction can be more effectively suppressed, and situations where the switch device cannot be pressed and operated can be prevented.

[0097] (Appendix 9)

[0098] The switching device described in any one of Appendices 1 to 8,

[0099] The switch housing includes a second guide portion formed along the extending direction of the track portion and guiding the movement of the track portion along the pressing direction.

[0100] The second guide portion is formed on the side opposite to the guide portion relative to the track portion.

[0101] (Appendix 10)

[0102] The switching device described in any one of Appendices 1 to 8

[0103] The switch housing also includes another guide portion formed along the extending direction of the track portion on the side opposite to the guide portion relative to the track portion.

[0104] The switch device configured as described above can more reliably guide movement in the pressing direction because the track portion is sandwiched and guided by two guide portions. In addition, similarly, it can suppress situations where the switch device cannot be pressed.

[0105] The present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments described above, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Various modifications that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the structure or details of the present invention within the scope of the present invention.

[0106] Symbol Explanation

[0107] 10. Switch body; 11. Operating part; 12. Track part; 20. Switch housing; 21. Wall surface (switch housing side); 22, 22', guide part; 22a, 22a', guide part side protrusion; 23. Outer wall; 112. Track part; 112a, track part side protrusion; 113. Wall surface (switch body side); 122. Guide part.

Claims

1. A switching device, wherein, Possessing: a switch body having an operation portion whose surface is pressed by an operation, and a track portion of a prescribed length extending from the back surface side of the operation portion in the direction in which the operation portion is pressed; and a switch housing having a guide portion of a prescribed length, supporting the switch body, the guide portion being formed along the extending direction of the track portion and guiding the movement of the track portion in the pressing direction, one end of the guide portion being configured to be located near the front end of the track portion, at least one of the portion near the front end of the track portion and the portion near one end of the guide portion being configured to elastically deform in the perpendicular direction with respect to the extending direction, the switch body having a wall surface formed along the track portion, with respect to the track portion, a portion thereof is connected to the wall surface formed on the switch body, and the portion near the front end thereof is separated from the wall surface formed on the switch body.

2. The switch device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the portion near the front end of the track portion and the portion near one end of the guide portion is formed as a free end.

3. The switch device according to claim 1, wherein the switch housing has a wall surface formed along the guide portion, with respect to the guide portion, a portion thereof is connected to the wall surface formed on the switch housing, and the portion near one end thereof is separated from the wall surface formed on the switch housing.

4. The switch device according to claim 1, wherein the guide portion has a guide portion side protruding portion near one end protruding in a direction opposite to the track portion, or the track portion has a track portion side protruding portion near the front end protruding in a direction opposite to the guide portion.

5. The switch device according to claim 4, wherein the guide portion side protruding portion of the guide portion is formed on the one end side of the portion elastically deformed in the guide portion, or the track portion side protruding portion of the track portion is formed on the front end side of the portion elastically deformed in the track portion.

6. The switch device according to claim 5, wherein the switch housing has a wall surface formed along the guide portion, with respect to the guide portion, a portion thereof is connected to the wall surface formed on the switch housing, and the portion near one end thereof is separated from the wall surface formed on the switch housing, the guide portion side protruding portion is formed on the one end side of the portion near one end of the guide portion formed separated from the wall surface formed on the switch housing.

7. The switch device according to claim 5, wherein the switch body has a wall surface formed along the track portion, with respect to the track portion, a portion thereof is connected to the wall surface formed on the switch body, and the portion near the front end thereof is separated from the wall surface formed on the switch body, the track portion side protruding portion is formed on the front end side of the portion near the front end of the track portion formed separated from the wall surface formed on the switch body.

8. The switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein The switch housing has a second guide portion formed along the extension direction of the rail portion and guiding movement of the rail portion in the pressing direction. The second guide portion is formed on the side opposite the guide portion side with respect to the rail portion.

9. The switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein The switch housing has another guide portion formed along the extension direction of the rail portion on the side opposite the guide portion side with respect to the rail portion.

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