Operating device

Abstract

The operating device includes an operating handle, an actuator, a first switch, a second switch and a bracket, and the storage space of the bracket has: a first storage portion, extending along a first direction, storing a first arm portion of the actuator, and guiding the first arm portion along a pressing direction of the first switch; and a second storage portion, extending along a second direction, storing a second arm portion of the actuator, and guiding the second arm portion along a pressing direction of the second switch, the first arm portion or the first storage portion has a allowing portion for avoiding interference between the first arm portion and the first storage portion and allowing the actuator to tip toward the second direction, and the second arm portion or the second storage portion has a allowing portion for avoiding interference between the second arm portion and the second storage portion and allowing the actuator to tip toward the first direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to an operating device. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a technology has been developed in which an operating handle is connected to an actuator that performs a switching operation in various operating devices such as a power seat switch for a vehicle, so that the actuator can be switched by a user operating the operating handle.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 listed below discloses a technology in which a slider connected to a handle is slid by a rotation operation of the handle in a slide switch structure for a power seat switch.

[0004] Patent Document 2 below discloses a technology in which a spherical engagement portion at the front end of a driving body is held by an engagement holding portion (two engagement holding plates arranged in parallel) provided on an operation knob in a vehicle power seat switch device.

[0005] Prior art literature

[0006] Patent Literature

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 5241587

[0008] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-288393 Summary of the invention

[0009] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0010] However, in the prior art, when there is a gap between mutually connected parts (for example, between an operating handle and an actuator) due to manufacturing errors or the like, play occurs between the parts, and there is a possibility that a smooth and direct operating feel cannot be obtained.

[0011] On the other hand, in the prior art, when the gap between the mutually connected parts is completely eliminated, the frictional resistance between the parts increases, the posture difference between the parts is not allowed, and distortion occurs, which may prevent a smooth and direct operating feel from being obtained.

[0012] Means of solving problems

[0013] An operating device according to one embodiment comprises: an operating handle extending in a first direction, wherein one side of the operating handle in the first direction is supported around the axis so as to be rotatable by a shaft portion protruding substantially perpendicularly to the first direction, and the other side of the operating handle in the first direction is rotated; an actuator having a ball portion, which tilts in a second direction intersecting the first direction with the center of the ball portion serving as a fulcrum by the rotation of the operating handle, and tilts in the first direction with the center of the ball portion serving as a fulcrum by the sliding of the operating handle in the first direction; a first switch is pressed down by the tilting of the actuator in the first direction; a second switch is pressed down by the tilting of the actuator in the second direction; and a bracket having a storage space shaped along the outer peripheral edge of the actuator, the actuator being held in the storage space, the actuator having: a first arm portion extending from the ball portion in the first direction, The actuator tilts toward the first direction to press the first switch; the second arm portion extends from the ball portion along the second direction, and the second switch is pressed by the actuator tilting toward the second direction; and the columnar portion is protruded from the ball portion along a third direction that intersects the first direction and the second direction respectively. The storage space of the bracket has: a first storage portion extending along the first direction, accommodating the first arm portion, and guiding the first arm portion along the pressing direction of the first switch; and a second storage portion extending along the second direction, accommodating the second arm portion, and guiding the second arm portion along the pressing direction of the second switch, the first arm portion or the first storage portion has a allowing portion that avoids interference between the first arm portion and the first storage portion and allows the actuator to tilt toward the second direction, and the second arm portion or the second storage portion has a allowing portion that avoids interference between the second arm portion and the second storage portion and allows the actuator to tilt toward the first direction.

[0014] Effects of the Invention

[0015] According to one embodiment, it is possible to provide an operating device that can provide a smooth and direct operating feeling. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a top view of a power seat switch according to one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 It is an exploded perspective view of a power seat switch according to an embodiment.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a diagram showing the structure of a switch module included in a power seat switch according to an embodiment.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a diagram showing the structure of an actuator included in a power seat switch according to an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 5This is a partially enlarged view of an actuator included in a power seat switch according to an embodiment.

[0021] Fig. 6A It is a diagram showing the structure of a bracket included in a power seat switch according to an embodiment.

[0022] Figure 6B It is a diagram showing the structure of a bracket included in a power seat switch according to an embodiment.

[0023] Figure 6C It is a diagram showing the structure of a bracket included in a power seat switch according to an embodiment.

[0024] Figure 7 Yes means Figure 1 The structure of the power seat switch shown, and the AA cross-sectional view of the operation of the operating handle or actuator in a direction associated with the first direction.

[0025] Figure 8 Yes means Figure 1 The structure of the power seat switch shown in FIG. 1 and the BB cross-sectional view of the operation of the operating handle or the actuator in a direction associated with the second direction.

[0026] Fig. 9 This is a diagram showing a state in which a switch module unit included in a power seat switch according to an embodiment is installed and operated.

[0027] Fig.10 Yes means Fig. 9 The CC cross-sectional view of the structure of the shaft and the bearing hole is shown.

[0028] Fig.11 Yes means Fig. 9 DD cross-sectional view showing the structure of the inclined surface of the shaft and the bearing hole.

[0029] Fig.12 It is a top view of a power seat switch according to one embodiment.

[0030] Fig.13 Yes means Fig.12 A cross-sectional view of the arrangement of the arm portion of the actuator when not in operation is shown.

[0031] Fig.14 Yes means Fig.12 A cross-sectional view showing the movement of the arm when the actuator is tilted.

[0032] Fig.15 yes Fig. 9 FF cross-section of the switch module shown.

[0033] Fig.16 Yes means Fig. 9EE cross-sectional view of the structure of the actuator and bracket shown.

[0034] Fig.17 yes Fig.16 A partial enlarged view of the arm and storage portion shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in the following description, for the sake of convenience, the Z-axis direction in the figure (an example of the "third direction" recorded in the claims) is set as the up-down direction, the positive direction of the Z-axis in the figure is set as the top, and the negative direction of the Z-axis in the figure is set as the bottom. In addition, the X-axis direction in the figure is taken as an example of the "first direction" recorded in the claims, and the Y-axis direction in the figure is taken as an example of the "second direction" recorded in the claims.

[0036] (Overview of Power Seat Switch 100)

[0037] Figure 1 1 is a top view of a power seat switch 100 according to an embodiment. Figure 1 The power seat switch 100 shown is an example of an "operating device" described in the claims, and is a device for operating a power seat of a vehicle. For example, the power seat switch 100 is provided at a predetermined position in the vehicle (e.g., a door interior panel, a side surface of a seat, etc.).

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the power seat switch 100 includes a housing 102, an operating handle 104, and an operating handle 106. The operating handle 104 and the operating handle 106 are provided on the upper surface of the housing 102. The operating handle 104 and the operating handle 106 are operating members for performing switch operations (e.g., pressing operations, sliding operations, and tilting operations), and are used to perform various adjustments of the power seat (e.g., automatic adjustment, height adjustment, tilt adjustment, and front-rear position adjustment).

[0039] The operating knob 104 has a rectangular parallelepiped operating portion 104A whose length direction is the X-axis direction in the figure. The operating knob 104 can slide in the positive direction of the X-axis in the figure (direction D1 in the figure) and the negative direction of the X-axis (direction D2 in the figure) when viewed from above by the user sliding the operating portion 104A.

[0040] Furthermore, the operating handle 104 has a shaft portion 104B extending downward from the operating portion 104A on the negative side of the X-axis direction in the figure (an example of "one side in the first direction" described in the claims) (see Figure 2 ).

[0041] Furthermore, the operating handle 104 has a connecting portion 104C extending downward from the operating portion 104A on the positive side in the X-axis direction in the figure (an example of "the other side in the first direction" described in the claims) (see Figure 2 ).

[0042] The operating handle 104 can be rotated in the clockwise direction (direction D3 in the figure) and the counterclockwise direction (direction D4 in the figure) when viewed from above by the user rotating the operating portion 104A, with the central axis AX1 of the shaft portion 104B as the rotation axis.

[0043] The power seat switch 100 is electrically connected to a control unit (not shown) installed in the vehicle through a connector, a cable or other connecting member (not shown). Thus, the power seat switch 100 can output an electrical signal corresponding to the switch operation of the operating handle 104 and the operating handle 106 to the control unit, so that the control unit controls the power seat.

[0044] (Structure of power seat switch 100)

[0045] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a power seat switch 100 according to an embodiment. Figure 2 As shown, the power seat switch 100 includes, from the top, an operating handle 104 and an operating handle 106 , a housing 102 , a substrate unit 110 , and a protective cover 108 .

[0046] The housing 102 is a container-shaped component having an internal space and a lower opening at the lower side. For example, the housing 102 is formed by injection molding a resin material. Figure 1 As described in the above, the operating handle 104 and the operating handle 106 are provided on the upper surface of the housing 102. The lower opening of the housing 102 is closed by attaching a protective cover 108. The substrate unit 110 is accommodated in the internal space of the housing 102.

[0047] The substrate unit 110 is formed by mounting three switch modules 112 , 114 , and 120 on the upper surface of a flat substrate 111 .

[0048] The switch modules 112 and 114 include actuators 112A and 114A having columnar portions extending upward. The columnar portions of the actuators 112A and 114A are connected to the operating handle 106 through openings 102C and 102D formed in the housing 102. Thus, the switch modules 112 and 114 can realize switch operations performed by the operating handle 106.

[0049] The switch module 120 includes an actuator 121 having a columnar portion 121A extending upward. The columnar portion 121A of the actuator 121 is connected to the connecting portion 104C of the operating handle 104 through the opening 102A formed in the upper portion of the housing 102, and supports the connecting portion 104C. Thus, the switch module 120 can receive a sliding operation or a rotating operation on the operating handle 104, and turn the corresponding switch (any one of the switches 123a to 123d) through the actuator 121. Figure 3 ) is pressed.

[0050] The shaft 104B of the operating handle 104 passes through the opening 102B formed in the upper part of the housing 102 and is fitted into a bearing hole 122C formed integrally with the bracket 122 of the switch module 120. Thus, the operating handle 104 is rotatably supported by the bracket 122 about the axis.

[0051] (Structure of switch module 120)

[0052] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the structure of a switch module 120 included in a power seat switch 100 according to an embodiment. Figure 3 As shown, the switch module 120 includes an actuator 121 , a bracket 122 , and switches 123 a , 123 b , 123 c , and 123 d .

[0053] The actuator 121 includes a columnar portion 121A, a ball portion 121B, and arm portions 121C1, 121C2, 121C3, and 121C4. The columnar portion 121A extends in the up-down direction at the center of the actuator 121. The columnar portion 121A protrudes approximately vertically from the ball portion 121B. The restoring force of the switches 123a to 123d is transmitted via the arm portions 121C1 to 121C4, whereby the ball portion 121B is pushed upward. As a result, the ball portion 121B is pressed against the curved surface portion 122E of the bracket 122. As the columnar portion 121A tilts, the ball portion 121B rotates while sliding in contact with four ribs 122D formed on the curved surface portion 122E of the bracket 122.

[0054] The arm portions 121C1 and 121C2 are examples of the "second arm portion" described in the claims. The arm portion 121C1 extends from the ball portion 121B in the positive direction of the Y axis. The arm portion 121C2 extends from the ball portion 121B in the negative direction of the Y axis.

[0055] The arm portions 121C3 and 121C4 are examples of the "first arm portion" described in the claims. The arm portion 121C3 extends from the ball portion 121B in the positive direction of the X axis. The arm portion 121C4 extends from the ball portion 121B in the negative direction of the X axis.

[0056] The actuator 121 tilts in the Y-axis direction with the center 121Ba of the ball portion 121B as a fulcrum when the operating handle 104 is rotated, and tilts in the X-axis direction with the center 121Ba of the ball portion 121B as a fulcrum when the operating handle 104 is slid in the X-axis direction.

[0057] The switches 123a and 123b are examples of the "second switch" described in the claims. The switch 123a is arranged on the lower side of the arm 121C1 on the upper surface of the substrate 111, and is pressed from above by the arm 121C1 when the operating handle 104 is rotated in the positive direction of the Y axis and the actuator 121 is tilted in the positive direction of the Y axis.

[0058] The switch 123b is arranged below the arm 121C2 on the upper surface of the substrate 111 and is pressed from above by the arm 121C2 when the operating handle 104 is rotated in the negative direction of the Y axis and the actuator 121 is tilted in the negative direction of the Y axis.

[0059] The switches 123c and 123d are examples of the "first switch" described in the claims. The switch 123c is arranged on the lower side of the arm portion 121C3 on the upper surface of the substrate 111, and is pressed from above by the arm portion 121C3 when the operating handle 104 is slid in the positive direction of the X-axis and the actuator 121 is tilted in the positive direction of the X-axis.

[0060] The switch 123d is arranged below the arm 121C4 on the upper surface of the substrate 111 and is pressed from above by the arm 121C4 when the operating handle 104 is slid in the negative direction of the X-axis and the actuator 121 is tilted in the negative direction of the X-axis.

[0061] As the switches 123a, 123b, 123c, and 123d, for example, metal contact switches that can provide a click operation feeling are used.

[0062] The bracket 122 is mounted on the upper surface of the base plate 111 and fixed by a fixing means such as screws. The bracket 122 has a storage space 122A, an opening 122B, a bearing hole 122C, a curved surface portion 122E, and a rib 122D.

[0063] The storage space 122A stores a portion of the lower side of the actuator 121 (including the arms 121C1, 121C2, 121C3, 121C4) and the switches 123a, 123b, 123c, 123d. The storage space 122A has a shape along the outer peripheral edge of the actuator 121, and the actuator 121 is held in the storage space 122A.

[0064] The opening 122B is formed in the upper portion of the bracket 122 in a cross shape. The opening 122B exposes a portion of the upper side of the actuator 121 (including the columnar portion 121A) from the upper portion of the bracket 122 .

[0065] The bearing hole 122C is provided at a position separated from the storage space 122A by a predetermined distance along the negative side of the X-axis. The bearing hole 122C supports the shaft portion 104B to be rotatable when the shaft portion 104B of the operating handle 104 passes through the bearing hole 122C. The bearing hole 122C has a long hole shape extending in the X-axis direction. Thus, the bearing hole 122C can realize the movement of the shaft portion 104B in the X-axis direction.

[0066] The curved surface portions 122E are formed at four corner portions located in the center of the opening portion 122B at the upper portion of the bracket 122. The curved surface portions 122E have a curved shape along the surface of the ball portion 121B of the actuator 121. The rib portions 122D are formed at the four curved surface portions 122E formed at the upper portion of the bracket 122. The rib portions 122D are in sliding contact with the surface of the ball portion 121B of the actuator 121.

[0067] Figure 4 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an actuator 121 included in a power seat switch 100 according to an embodiment. Figure 4 (a) is a perspective view of the actuator 121, Figure 4 (b) is a top view of the actuator 121, Figure 4 (c) is a bottom view of the actuator 121. Figure 5 Fig. 6 is a partial enlarged view of the actuator 121 included in the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment. Fig. 6 is a view showing the structure of the bracket 122 included in the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment. Fig. 6A is a three-dimensional diagram of the bracket 122, Figure 6B is a top view of the bracket 122, Figure 6C It is a bottom view of the bracket 122.

[0068] like Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1 , the arm portions 121C1 to 121C4 of the actuator 121 have the same shape. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , each arm portion 121C1 to 121C4 has a contact surface f1, a sliding curved surface f2, and a tapered surface f3. The contact surface f1, the sliding curved surface f2, and the tapered surface f3 are respectively configured to be able to Figure 5 The illustrated region A1 abuts against or is in slidable contact with the storage portions (122Aa to 122Ad) of the holder 122 illustrated in FIG. 6 .

[0069] The contact surface f1 is a flat surface formed on the upper part of the arm parts 121C1 to 121C4. The contact surface f1 is formed as an inclined surface that descends toward the front end of the arm parts 121C1 to 121C4. When the actuator 121 is tilted in the direction of one arm part, the contact surface f1 of the arm part in the opposite direction and the top plate surface 122F (see Figure 6C ) abuts against the support surface f1, thereby limiting the tilting angle, and the top plate surface 122F is provided in a flat shape facing downward corresponding to the abutment surface f1 at the upper part of the storage portion (122Aa~122Ad) of the bracket 122 shown in FIG. 6 .

[0070] The sliding curved surface f2 is a curved surface portion formed on both sides of each arm portion 121C1 to 121C4. As the actuator 121 tilts (tilts in a direction intersecting the arm portion on which the sliding curved surface f2 is formed), the sliding curved surface f2 is aligned with the inner wall surface 122G (see FIG. 122Aa to FIG. 122Ad) of the housing portion (122Aa to 122Ad) of the bracket 122 housing the arm portion. Figure 6C ) sliding contact.

[0071] The tapered surface f3 is an example of the "permitting portion" described in the claims. The tapered surface f3 is a planar portion formed on the lower side of the sliding curved surface f2 on both sides of each arm portion 121C1 to 121C4. The tapered surface f3 is formed as an inclined surface that is inclined in a manner that narrows the width of the arm portion as it moves toward the lower side. The tapered surface f3 avoids interference with the inner wall surface 122G of the storage portion (122Aa to 122Ad) of the bracket 122 that stores the arm portion, and allows the actuator 121 to tilt (tipping in a direction that intersects with the arm portion on which the tapered surface f3 is formed).

[0072] And, if Figure 4 As shown, cylindrical protrusions 121Aa are protrudingly provided on both sides of the columnar portion 121A in the Y-axis direction of the actuator 121. The protrusions 121Aa are embedded in the circular bearing holes 104Ca formed in the connecting portion 104C of the operating handle 104. Thus, the actuator 121 can support the connecting portion 104C around the axis so that it can rotate.

[0073] like Figure 6C As shown, on the lower side of the upper wall portion of the bracket 122, housing portions 122Aa, 122Ab, 122Ac, and 122Ad arranged in a cross shape are formed.

[0074] The storage parts 122Aa and 122Ab are examples of the "second storage part" described in the claims. The storage part 122Aa is a space extending linearly from the central part of the storage space 122A (the part where the ball part 121B is stored) along the positive direction of the Y axis, and stores the arm part 121C1 of the actuator 121 which also extends linearly along the positive direction of the Y axis, and the switch 123a arranged on the lower side of the arm part 121C1 and on the substrate 111.

[0075] The storage portion 122Ab is a space extending linearly from the central portion of the storage space 122A along the negative direction of the Y axis, and accommodates the arm portion 121C2 of the actuator 121 which also extends linearly along the negative direction of the Y axis, and the switch 123b arranged on the lower side of the arm portion 121C2 and on the substrate 111.

[0076] The storage parts 122Ac and 122Ad are examples of the "first storage part" described in the claims. The storage part 122Ac is a space extending linearly from the central part of the storage space 122A in the positive direction of the X axis, and stores the arm part 121C3 of the actuator 121 which also extends linearly in the positive direction of the X axis, and the switch 123c arranged on the lower side of the arm part 121C3 and on the substrate 111.

[0077] The storage portion 122Ad is a space extending linearly from the center of the storage space 122A along the negative direction of the X-axis, and accommodates the arm portion 121C4 of the actuator 121 which also extends linearly along the negative direction of the X-axis, and the switch 123d arranged on the lower side of the arm portion 121C4 and on the substrate 111.

[0078] 6 , a cross-shaped opening 122B is formed on the upper wall of the bracket 122 , and the opening 122B is used to expose a portion of each of the columnar portion 121A of the actuator 121 and the arms 121C1 to 121C2 of the actuator 121 from the upper wall of the bracket 122 .

[0079] In addition, four corners located in the center of the opening 122B on the upper portion of the bracket 122 are formed with curved surface portions 122E having a curved surface shape along the surface of the ball portion 121B. Ribs 122D are formed on each curved surface portion 122E to slide against the surface of the ball portion 121B as the actuator 121 tilts.

[0080] (Switching Operation of Power Seat Switch 100)

[0081] Figure 7 Yes means Figure 1 The structure of the power seat switch 100 shown, and the AA cross-sectional view (a cross-sectional view showing a cross-section passing through the central axis AX2 of the columnar portion 121A of the actuator 121 and parallel to the XZ plane) of the operation of the operating handle 104 or the actuator 121 in a direction associated with the first direction. Figure 8 Yes means Figure 1 The structure of the power seat switch 100 shown in the figure and the operation of the operating handle 104 or the actuator 121 in the direction related to the second direction are shown in the BB cross-sectional view (a cross-sectional view showing a cross-section passing through the central axis AX2 of the columnar portion 121A of the actuator 121 and parallel to the YZ plane).

[0082] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the upper portion of the columnar portion 121A of the actuator 121 is connected to the connecting portion 104C of the operating handle 104. In addition, the actuator 121 has a pointed lower end portion 121D at the lower end portion of the central axis AX2 passing through the columnar portion 121A. The lower end portion 121D is set to a size that is smaller than the stroke amount of the switch (123a to 123d) from the lower end portion 121D to the upper surface of the substrate 111 when the central axis AX2 of the actuator 121 is parallel to the up-down direction when not in operation. Therefore, when the operating handle 104 is pressed, the lower end portion 121D of the actuator 121 first contacts the upper surface of the substrate 111 before the arm portion (121C1 to 121C4) turns on the switch (123a to 123d). This prevents any of the switches 123a to 123d from being pressed simultaneously, thereby preventing erroneous input caused by simultaneous pressing of the switches.

[0083] For example, when a sliding operation is performed on the operation portion 104A in the positive direction of the X axis, the actuator 121 moves in the positive direction of the X axis ( Figure 7 Thus, the actuator 121 can press the switch 123c by the arm 121C3 extending from the ball 121B in the positive direction of the X axis. In addition, when the sliding operation of the operating unit 104A in the positive direction of the X axis is performed, the movement of the operating unit 104A becomes a combination of the following movements in the direction along the circumference of the ellipse ( Figure 7 The combined movement is the movement of the portion of the operating portion 104A on the positive side of the X-axis in a direction along the circumference of a circle concentric with the ball portion 121B ( Figure 7 The movement of the negative side of the X-axis of the operation unit 104A in the positive direction of the X-axis ( Figure 7 Linear movement (in the direction of D7).

[0084] When the operation portion 104A is slid in the negative direction of the X axis, the actuator 121 moves in the negative direction of the X axis ( Figure 7 Thus, the actuator 121 can press the switch 123d by the arm 121C4 extending from the ball 121B in the negative direction of the X axis. In addition, when the sliding operation in the negative direction of the X axis is performed on the operating portion 104A, the movement of the operating portion 104A becomes a combination of the following movements in the direction along the circumference of the ellipse ( Figure 7The combined movement is the movement of the portion on the positive side of the X-axis of the operating portion 104A in the direction along the circumference of the circle concentric with the ball portion 121B ( Figure 7 The movement of the operating unit 104A in the negative direction of the X axis ( Figure 7 Linear movement (in the direction of D8).

[0085] Furthermore, when the operation unit 104A is rotated clockwise when viewed from above ( Figure 1 When the actuator 121 is rotated in the positive direction of the Y axis (in the D3 direction shown in FIG. 1 ), the actuator 121 moves with the center 121Ba of the ball portion 121B as a fulcrum. Figure 8 Thus, the actuator 121 can press the switch 123a through the arm 121C1 extending from the ball portion 121B in the positive direction of the Y axis.

[0086] Furthermore, when the operation unit 104A is rotated in the counterclockwise direction ( Figure 1 When the actuator 121 is rotated in the negative direction of the Y axis (in the D4 direction shown in the figure), the actuator 121 moves with the center 121Ba of the ball portion 121B as a fulcrum. Figure 8 Thus, the actuator 121 can press the switch 123b through the arm 121C2 extending from the ball portion 121B in the negative direction of the Y axis.

[0087] Fig. 9 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which the switch module 120 provided in the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment is mounted with the operating handle 104. Fig. 9 The illustration of the housing 102 is omitted. Fig.10 Yes means Fig. 9 The structure of the shaft portion 104B and the bearing hole 122C is shown in CC cross-sectional view.

[0088] like Fig. 9 As shown, the shaft portion 104B of the operating handle 104 is inserted into the bearing hole 122C of the bracket 122 by a snap-fit ​​structure in a state where the front end portion thereof passes through the bearing hole 122C of the bracket 122. Thus, the shaft portion 104B is rotatably supported around the axis by the bearing hole 122C.

[0089] Here, if Fig.10 As shown, the bearing hole 122C has a long hole shape extending in the X-axis direction. In addition, the length L1 of the shaft portion 104B in the X-axis direction is shorter than the length L2 of the bearing hole 122C in the X-axis direction. Thus, the shaft portion 104B can move in the X-axis direction inside the bearing hole 122C.

[0090] And, if Fig. 9 As shown, regarding the connection portion 104C of the operating handle 104, the upper portion of the columnar portion 121A of the actuator 121 is inserted from the lower opening of the connection portion 104C, and the cylindrical protrusions 121Aa protruding from the two side surfaces in the Y-axis direction of the columnar portion 121A are embedded in the circular bearing holes 104Ca formed on the two side walls in the Y-axis direction of the connection portion 104C. Thus, the connection portion 104C is supported by the columnar portion 121A so as to be rotatable relative to the columnar portion 121A along the X-axis direction. In addition, the protrusion 121Aa may be formed integrally with the columnar portion 121A, or may be a shaft that passes through the columnar portion 121A.

[0091] According to this structure, when the slide operation in the X-axis direction of the operating handle 104 is performed and the actuator 121 is tilted in the X-axis direction, the power seat switch 100 of this embodiment can allow the posture difference (angle difference) generated between the columnar portion 121A and the connecting portion 104C by rotating the connecting portion 104C relative to the columnar portion 121A. Therefore, the power seat switch 100 of this embodiment can suppress the generation of distortion of the actuator 121 and the operating handle 104 due to the angle difference. Therefore, the power seat switch 100 of this embodiment can present a smooth and direct switch operation feeling for the switch operation in the X-axis direction of the operating handle 104.

[0092] Furthermore, the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment can suppress the occurrence of distortion of the bracket 122 and the operating handle 104 during the sliding operation of the operating handle 104 in the X-axis direction. Therefore, the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment can present a smooth and direct switch operation feeling for the switch operation of the operating handle 104 in the X-axis direction.

[0093] Furthermore, in the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment, when the operation handle 104 is rotated in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction, the columnar portion 121A of the actuator 121 tilts linearly in the positive direction or negative direction of the Y axis when viewed from above, but the connecting portion 104C of the operation handle 104 moves in a curved shape clockwise or counterclockwise on a circumference centered on the shaft portion 104B when viewed from above. Therefore, as the rotation angle of the operation handle 104 increases, a position difference is generated between the columnar portion 121A and the connecting portion 104C. However, the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment follows the position difference and moves the shaft portion 104B in the positive direction of the X axis inside the bearing hole 122C, thereby preventing the position difference between the columnar portion 121A and the connecting portion 104C from being generated. Therefore, the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment does not cause distortion of the operating handle 104 , the actuator 121 , and the like, and can provide a smooth and direct operational feel for the rotational operation of the operating handle 104 .

[0094] Here, if Fig.10 As shown, the width (width in the short-side direction) of each arm portion 121C1 to 121C4 is approximately the same as the width (width in the short-side direction) of each storage portion 122Aa to 122Ad. As a result, the movement of each arm portion 121C1 to 121C4 downward (an example of the "pressing direction" described in the claims) is guided by the inner wall surface 122G of each storage portion 122Aa to 122Ad, and the parallel movement in the width direction is limited by the inner wall surface 122G of each storage portion 122Aa to 122Ad, so there is no looseness, and the downward switch pressing action can be performed smoothly and directly.

[0095] (Cross-sectional structure of shaft portion 104B and bearing hole 122C)

[0096] Fig.11 Yes means Fig. 9 The structure of the inclined surface of the shaft portion 104B and the bearing hole 122C is shown in DD cross-sectional view. Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, the shaft portion 104B of the operating handle 104 has a small diameter portion 104Ba, the outer diameter of which is smaller at the front end than other portions, and is in sliding contact with the wall portion 122Cc constituting the bearing hole 122C. The small diameter portion 104Ba is engaged with the wall portion 122Cc and is supported around the axis by the bearing hole 122C in a manner that is not easily dislodged from the bearing hole 122C.

[0097] Here, the wall portion 122Cc on the positive side of the Y axis in the bearing hole 122C has an inclined surface 122Ca, and the inclined surface 122Ca is inclined so as to gradually separate from the shaft portion 104B in the positive direction of the Y axis as it moves upward. As a result, the shaft portion 104B can tilt toward the positive side of the Y axis until the side surface on the positive side of the Y axis contacts the inclined surface 122Ca.

[0098] Furthermore, the wall portion 122Cc on the negative side of the Y axis in the bearing hole 122C has an inclined surface 122Cb, which is inclined so as to gradually separate from the shaft portion 104B in the negative direction of the Y axis as it moves upward. Thus, the shaft portion 104B can tilt toward the negative side of the Y axis until the side surface on the negative side of the Y axis contacts the inclined surface 122Cb.

[0099] Furthermore, in order to suppress the looseness of the actuator 121, the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment adopts a structure in which the actuator 121 is always pressed against the bracket 122 by the restoring force of the switches 123a to 123d. Therefore, the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment is prone to distortion between the actuator 121 and the bracket 122. For this reason, the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment is provided with a tapered surface f3 (permitting portion) on each arm portion 121C1 to 121C4 of the actuator 121, thereby eliminating the distortion between the actuator 121 and the bracket 122. Thus, the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment can suppress the occurrence of the looseness of the actuator 121. Furthermore, since the restoring force of the switches 123a to 123d is directly transmitted to the operating handle 104, the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment can present a direct operating feel.

[0100] (Tilting Action of Actuator 121)

[0101] Fig.12 FIG. 1 is a top view of a power seat switch 100 according to an embodiment. Fig.12 2 shows the power seat switch 100 in a state where the housing 102 , the operating handle 104 , and the operating handle 106 are removed.

[0102] Fig.13 Yes means Fig.12 The illustrated embodiment is a cross-sectional view of the arrangement of the arm portion of the actuator 121 when not in operation. Fig.14 Yes means Fig.12 The illustrated cross-sectional view shows the movement of the arm portion of the actuator 121 when it is tilted.

[0103] Fig.13 (a) and Fig.14 (a) is based on Fig.121 is a cross-sectional view of the cross-sectional structure of the actuator 121 and the bracket as viewed from the positive side of the Y axis along a section line of the power seat switch 100 (a section line extending in the X-axis direction intersecting the arm portion 121C1).

[0104] Fig.13 (b) and Fig.14 (b) is based on Fig.12 1 is a cross-sectional view of the cross-sectional structure of the actuator 121 and the bracket as viewed from the positive side of the X-axis along a section line of the power seat switch 100 (a section line extending in the Y-axis direction intersecting the arm portion 121C3).

[0105] Fig.13 (c) and Fig.14 (c) is based on Fig.12 1 is a cross-sectional view of the cross-sectional structure of the actuator 121 and the bracket as viewed from the negative side of the Y axis along a section line of the power seat switch 100 (a section line extending in the X-axis direction intersecting the arm portion 121C2).

[0106] like Fig.13 (a) and Fig.14 As shown in FIG. 5( a ), the arm portion 121C1 of the actuator 121 is accommodated in the accommodation portion 122Aa of the accommodation space 122A of the bracket 122 .

[0107] And, if Fig.13 (b) and Fig.14 As shown in FIG. 5( b ), the arm portion 121C3 of the actuator 121 is accommodated in the accommodation portion 122Ac of the accommodation space 122A of the bracket 122 .

[0108] And, if Fig.13 (c) and Fig.14 As shown in FIG. 5( c ), the arm portion 121C2 of the actuator 121 is accommodated in the accommodation portion 122Ab of the accommodation space 122A of the bracket 122 .

[0109] Here, if Fig.13 and Fig.14 As shown, the lateral width of each arm portion 121C1 to 121C4 of the actuator 121 is substantially the same as the lateral width of each housing portion 122Aa to 122Ad of the bracket 122. Thus, the downward inclination of each arm portion 121C1 to 121C4 of the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment is guided by the inner wall surface 122G of each housing portion 122Aa to 122Ad, and the movement of each arm portion 121C1 to 121C4 in the lateral width direction is restricted by the inner wall surface 122G of each housing portion 122Aa to 122Ad, so that there is no looseness, and the tilting action of the actuator 121 (that is, the pressing action of each switch 123a to 123d) can be performed smoothly and directly.

[0110] And, if Fig.13 As shown, when the actuator 121 is not tilted, the arms 121C1 to 121C4 of the actuator 121 are pushed up from the switches 123a to 123d and are thus located at the same height as each other.

[0111] On the other hand, Fig.14 As shown in FIG. 1 , when the operating handle 104 is rotated clockwise as viewed from above and the actuator 121 tilts in the positive direction of the Y axis, as shown in FIG. Fig.14 As shown in (a), the arm portion 121C1 extending from the ball portion 121B in the positive direction of the Y axis is tilted downward in the storage portion 122Aa. As a result, the switch 123a is pressed by the arm portion 121C1 and the switch 123a is turned on.

[0112] And, if Fig.14 As shown in (c), the arm portion 121C2 extending from the ball portion 121B in the negative direction of the Y axis is tilted upward in the storage portion 122Ab. At this time, the contact surface f1 formed on the upper portion of the arm portion 121C2 contacts the upper portion (top plate surface 122F) of the bracket 122, thereby limiting the tilting angle of the actuator 121. In particular, the contact surface f1 is flat, so compared with the case of a curved surface bulging upward, the bracket 122 can be made lower (Japanese: low-profile).

[0113] And, if Fig.14 As shown in (b), the arm 121C3 extending from the ball 121B in the positive direction of the X axis is inclined toward the positive side of the Y axis in the storage portion 122Ac. At this time, the arm 121C3 slightly presses the switch 123a at its bottom surface to a degree that does not turn on the switch 123a.

[0114] And, if Fig.13 (b) and Fig.14 As shown in (b), on the side of the arm portion 121C3 on the positive side of the Y-axis and the side of the arm portion 121C3 on the negative side of the Y-axis, there are respectively provided conical surfaces f3 inclined in such a manner that the inner wall surface 122G gradually separates from the storage portion 122Ac as it moves downward (i.e., the lateral width of the arm portion 121C3 becomes narrower) to allow the actuator 121 to tilt in the direction of the Y-axis.

[0115] Therefore, when the power seat switch 100 of this embodiment tilts the columnar portion 121A of the actuator 121 in the Y-axis direction by rotating the operating handle 104, the arm portion 121C3 can tilt in the Y-axis direction together with the columnar portion 121A until the tapered surface f3 abuts against the inner wall surface 122G of the storage portion 122Ac.

[0116] Therefore, the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment can tilt the entire actuator 121 in the Y-axis direction without causing distortion between the columnar portion 121A and the arm portion 121C3, thereby providing the user with a smooth and direct switch operation feel.

[0117] The switch module 120 includes four arms 121C1, 121C2, 121C3, and 121C4 and four storage portions 122Aa, 122Ab, 122Ac, and 122Ad, all of which have the same cross-sectional structure. That is, the arms 121C1, 121C2, 121C3, and 121C4 each have the same tapered surface f3.

[0118] Therefore, when the power seat switch 100 of this embodiment tilts the columnar portion 121A of the actuator 121 in the X-axis direction by sliding the operating handle 104, the arm portions 121C1 and 121C2 can tilt in the X-axis direction together with the columnar portion 121A until the tapered surfaces f3 of the arm portions 121C1 and 121C2 extending in the Y-axis direction abut against the inner wall surfaces 122G of the storage portions 122Aa and 122Ab.

[0119] Therefore, the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment can suppress the occurrence of looseness of the actuator 121 by always pressing the actuator 121 against the bracket 122 with the restoring force of the switches 123a~123d, and can tilt the actuator 121 as a whole in the X-axis direction in a manner that does not cause distortion between the columnar portion 121A and the arm portion 121C3, thereby eliminating the distortion between the actuator 121 and the bracket 122, and can present a smooth and direct switch operation feeling to the user.

[0120] (Cross-sectional structure of connecting portion 104C)

[0121] Fig.15 yes Fig. 9 FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the switch module 120 taken along the plane FF. Fig.15 As shown in FIG. 1 , the connecting portion 104C of the operating handle 104 is in the shape of a square cylinder. The square columnar columnar portion 121A of the actuator 121 is inserted into the connecting portion 104C from the lower opening, and then the cylindrical protrusions 121Aa protruding from the two side surfaces of the columnar portion 121A in the Y-axis direction are embedded in the circular bearing holes 104Ca formed on the two side walls of the connecting portion 104C in the Y-axis direction. Thus, the connecting portion 104C is supported by the columnar portion 121A so as to be rotatable relative to the columnar portion 121A along the X-axis direction.

[0122] Here, if Fig.15As shown, the width of the columnar portion 121A in the Y-axis direction is substantially the same as the width of the inner portion of the connecting portion 104C in the Y-axis direction. As a result, the columnar portion 121A and the connecting portion 104C are unlikely to be loose in the Y-axis direction. As a result, the power seat switch 100 of this embodiment can provide a direct switch operation feeling to the user when the operating handle 104 is rotated, the actuator 121 is tilted in the Y-axis positive direction or the Y-axis negative direction, and the switch 123a or the switch 123b is pressed.

[0123] And, if Fig.15 As shown, the width of the columnar portion 121A in the X-axis direction is smaller than the width of the inside of the tube of the connecting portion 104C in the X-axis direction. As a result, the columnar portion 121A can rotate along the X-axis direction inside the tube of the connecting portion 104C using the protrusion 121Aa as a rotation axis. As a result, when the operating handle 104 is slid in the X-axis direction, the actuator 121 is tilted in the X-axis positive direction or the X-axis negative direction, and the switch 123c or the switch 123d is pressed, the power seat switch 100 of this embodiment can allow the angle difference generated between the connecting portion 104C and the columnar portion 121A, so that the user can be presented with a smooth and direct switch operation feeling.

[0124] (Rotatable Structure of Actuator 121)

[0125] Fig.16 Yes means Fig. 9 The structure of the actuator 121 and the bracket 122 is shown in EE cross-sectional view. Fig.17 yes Fig.16 A partial enlarged view of the arm portion 121C1 and the storage portion 122Aa is shown.

[0126] like Fig.17 As shown, the arm portion 121C1 of the actuator 121 and the housing portion 122Aa of the bracket 122 both extend in the positive direction of the Y axis, and the arm portion 121C1 is housed in the housing portion 122Aa.

[0127] Here, the side surface 122aa on the positive side of the X-axis of the arm portion 121C1 and the side surface 122ab on the negative side of the X-axis of the arm portion 121C1 are respectively formed as curved surfaces that are convexly curved on the outside in the X-axis direction. On the other hand, the pair of inner wall surfaces 122G of the storage portion 122Aa are respectively planes extending in the Y-axis direction, but have a restricting portion 125 protruding on the arm portion 121C1 side in the X-axis direction.

[0128] The arm portion 121C1 contacts the limiting portion 125 at a point on the belly of the side surfaces 122ab and 122ab, but there is a gap between the inner wall surface 122G and the other parts of the side surfaces 122ab and 122ab. As a result, the parallel movement of the arm portion 121C1 in the X-axis direction is limited by the limiting portion 125, and Fig.17 As shown by the arrows, it can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise in a top view viewed from above.

[0129] In addition, if Fig.16 As shown, the other three arms 121C2, 121C3, 121C4 and the other three storage portions 122Ab, 122Ac, 122Ad of the switch module 120 all have the same Fig.17 That is, the side surfaces of both sides of the arm portions 121C2, 121C3, and 121C4 are formed as curved surfaces, and the storage portions 122Ab, 122Ac, and 122Ad each have a limiting portion 125 on a pair of inner wall surfaces 122G, and the arm portions 121C2, 121C3, and 121C4 can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise in a top view observed from above.

[0130] Thus, when the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment generates a clockwise or counterclockwise rotational moment in the actuator 121 by the rotation operation of the operating handle 104, the actuator 121 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise about the central axis AX2 of the columnar portion 121A as the rotation axis, thereby releasing the rotational moment. Therefore, when the power seat switch 100 of the present embodiment performs the rotation operation of the operating handle 104, it is difficult for the actuator 121 to be twisted, and thus a smooth and direct switch operation feeling can be presented to the user.

[0131] As described above, the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment adopts a structure in which the actuator 121 is always pressed against the bracket 122 by the restoring force of the switches 123a to 123d. Therefore, the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment can suppress the occurrence of looseness of the actuator 121. In addition, the power seat switch 100 according to this embodiment directly transmits the restoring force of the switches 123a to 123d to the operating handle 104, so that a direct operating feeling can be presented.

[0132] In the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment, the first arm portions 121C3 and 121C4 have a tapered surface f3 (permitting portion) that avoids interference with the first housing portions 122Ac and 122Ad and allows the actuator 121 to tilt in the Y-axis direction. Similarly, the second arm portions 121C1 and 121C2 have a tapered surface f3 (permitting portion) that avoids interference with the second housing portions 122Aa and 122Ab and allows the actuator 121 to tilt in the X-axis direction.

[0133] Thus, when the actuator 121 is tilted in the Y-axis direction by the rotation operation of the operating handle 104, the arm portions 121C3 and 121C4 can be tilted in the Y-axis direction without interfering with the storage portions 122Ac and 122Ad. Similarly, when the actuator 121 is tilted in the X-axis direction by the sliding operation of the operating handle 104, the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment can be tilted in the X-axis direction without interfering with the storage portions 122Aa and 122Ab. Therefore, according to the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment, the distortion between the actuator 121 and the bracket 122 can be eliminated, and a smooth and direct operation feeling can be obtained.

[0134] In the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment, the arm portions 121C1 , 121C2 , 121C3 , and 121C4 each include a contact surface f1 , a sliding curved surface f2 , and a tapered surface f3 .

[0135] Thus, in the power seat switch 100 involved in one embodiment, the arm portions 121C1, 121C2, 121C3, and 121C4 can respectively limit the tilting angle of the actuator 121 through the abutment surface f1, and can slide in contact with the inner wall surface 122G of the storage portion (122Aa~122Ad) of the bracket 122 through the sliding curved surface f2, and further, can allow the actuator 121 to tilt through the tapered surface f3.

[0136] In particular, in the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of each of the arm portions 121C1 , 121C2 , 121C3 , and 121C4 is a trapezoidal shape having a minimum structure including the abutment surface f1 , the sliding curved surface f2 , and the tapered surface f3 .

[0137] Thus, in the power seat switch 100 according to the embodiment, unnecessary elements including the contact surface f1 , the sliding curved surface f2 , and the tapered surface f3 are omitted, so that the bracket 122 can be made low-profile.

[0138] In the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment, the operating handle 104 further includes a bearing hole 122C that rotatably supports the shaft portion 104B around its axis, and the shaft portion 104B is slidable in the X-axis direction inside the bearing hole 122C.

[0139] Thus, the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment can suppress the occurrence of distortion of the bracket 122 and the operating handle 104 during the sliding operation of the operating handle 104, and can obtain a smooth and direct operating feeling.

[0140] Furthermore, the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment can move the operating handle 104 together with the shaft portion 104B in the X-axis direction when the actuator 121 is tilted in the Y-axis direction by rotating the operating handle 104, thereby providing a smooth and direct operational feel.

[0141] Furthermore, in the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment, the inner wall surface of the bearing hole 122C has inclined surfaces 122Ca and 122Cb that are inclined in the Y-axis direction and allow the shaft portion 104B to be inclined in the Y-axis direction.

[0142] Thus, when the actuator 121 is tilted in the Y-axis direction by the rotation operation of the operating handle 104, the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment can tilt the operating handle 104 together with the shaft portion 104B in the Y-axis direction, thereby obtaining a smooth and direct operational feel.

[0143] Furthermore, in the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment, the bearing hole 122C is formed integrally with the bracket 122 .

[0144] Thus, the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment can keep the relative positional relationship between the actuator 121 and the bearing hole 122C constant as designed, regardless of the installation error of the bracket 122 relative to the base plate 111, so that the movement of the operating handle 104 between the actuator 121 and the bearing hole 122C can be realized as designed with high precision.

[0145] Furthermore, in the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment, the columnar portion 121A is restricted from moving in the Y-axis direction relative to the connecting portion 104C, and is connected to be rotatable in the X-axis direction.

[0146] Thus, the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment can prevent play between the columnar portion 121A and the connecting portion 104C when the actuator 121 is tilted in the Y-axis direction by the rotation operation of the operating handle 104, thereby providing a smooth and direct operating feel.

[0147] Furthermore, the power seat switch 100 according to one embodiment allows for an angle difference between the columnar portion 121A and the connecting portion 104C when the actuator 121 is tilted in the X-axis direction by sliding the operating handle 104, thereby providing a smooth and direct operational feel.

[0148] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications or changes can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

[0149] For example, in the above embodiment, the shaft portion 104B of the operating handle 104 may also be elastically deformable. In this case, the bearing hole 122C may not have the inclined surfaces 122Ca and 122Cb. In this case, the elastic deformation of the shaft portion 104B allows the operating handle 104 to tilt in the Y-axis direction.

[0150] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the inclined surface that allows the actuator 121 to tilt is provided on the side surface of each arm portion 121C1 to 121C4, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the inclined surface may be provided on the inner wall surface 122G of each storage portion 122Aa to 122Ad.

[0151] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a power seat switch for a vehicle is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to any switch device.

[0152] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, an example is described in which the present invention is applied to a switch device having an actuator that can be tilted in both directions of two intersecting directions (X-axis direction and Y-axis direction), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a switch device having an actuator that can be tilted only in any one direction of the two intersecting directions.

[0153] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, an example is described in which the present invention is applied to a switch device having an actuator that can be tilted in both directions of two opposite directions (a positive direction and a negative direction), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a switch device having an actuator that can be tilted only in either direction of two opposite directions.

[0154] This international application is based on and claims the benefit of priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-114962 filed on June 20, 2019, and the entire contents of that patent application are incorporated herein by reference.

[0155] Description of Reference Numerals

[0156] 100...Power seat switch (operating device)

[0157] 102…Housing

[0158] 102A, 102B, 102C, 102D... opening

[0159] 104, 106…Operation handle

[0160] 104A…Operation Department

[0161] 104B…Shaft

[0162] 104C…Connection

[0163] 104Ca…Bearing hole

[0164] 108…Protective cover

[0165] 110…Base unit

[0166] 112, 114, 120… switch module

[0167] 121…Actuator

[0168] 121A…Columnar part

[0169] 121D…Lower end

[0170] 121C1, 121C2…arm (second arm)

[0171] 121C3, 121C4…Arm (first arm)

[0172] 121B…Ball

[0173] 121Ba…Center

[0174] 122…Stand

[0175] 122A…Storage space

[0176] 122Aa, 122Ab ... storage section (second storage section)

[0177] 122Ac, 122Ad…storage section (first storage section)

[0178] 122B…Opening

[0179] 122C…Bearing hole

[0180] 122Ca, 122Cb… inclined surface

[0181] 122D…ribs

[0182] 122E…Curved face

[0183] 122F…Top panel

[0184] 122G…Inner wall surface

[0185] 123a, 123b... switch (second switch)

[0186] 123c, 123d... switch (first switch)

[0187] 124a, 124b ... inclined surface

[0188] 125…Restricted

[0189] AX1, AX2…Center axis

[0190] f1…contact surface

[0191] f2…sliding surface

[0192] f3…conical surface (allowable part)

Claims

1. An operating device, characterized in that: have: An operating handle is provided extending in a first direction, and one side of the operating handle in the first direction is supported around an axis to be rotatable by a shaft portion protruding substantially perpendicularly to the first direction, and the other side of the operating handle in the first direction is rotated; The actuator has a ball portion, which tilts in a second direction intersecting the first direction with the center of the ball portion as a fulcrum by the rotation of the operating handle, and tilts in the first direction with the center of the ball portion as a fulcrum by the sliding of the operating handle toward the first direction; a first switch pressed by tilting the actuator toward the first direction; a second switch pressed by tilting the actuator toward the second direction; as well as a bracket having a storage space along the shape of the outer peripheral edge of the actuator, and holding the actuator in the storage space, The actuator has: a first arm portion extending from the ball portion along the first direction, and pressing the first switch by tilting the actuator toward the first direction; a second arm portion extending from the ball portion along the second direction, and pressing the second switch by tilting the actuator toward the second direction; as well as a columnar portion protruding from the spherical portion along a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction, The storage space of the bracket has: a first receiving portion extending along the first direction, receiving the first arm portion, and guiding the first arm portion along a pressing direction of the first switch; and The second receiving portion extends along the second direction, receives the second arm portion, and guides the second arm portion along the pressing direction of the second switch. The first arm portion or the first housing portion has a allowing portion for avoiding interference between the first arm portion and the first housing portion and allowing the actuator to tilt in the second direction. The second arm portion or the second housing portion includes a allowing portion that avoids interference between the second arm portion and the second housing portion and allows the actuator to tilt in the first direction.

2. The operating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first arm portion and the second arm portion each have a trapezoidal cross-sectional shape.

3. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The operating device further includes a bearing hole for supporting the shaft portion rotatably around the axis. The shaft portion is slidable in the first direction inside the bearing hole.

4. The operating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall surface of the bearing hole has an inclined surface, and the inclined surface is inclined toward the second direction and allows the shaft portion to be inclined toward the second direction.

5. The operating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shaft portion is elastically deformable.

6. The operating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bearing hole is formed integrally with the bracket.

7. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The columnar portion is connected to the operating handle so that movement in the second direction is restricted and the columnar portion is rotatable in the first direction.

8. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The actuator has gaps between the side surface of the first arm and the inner wall surface of the first housing portion and between the side surface of the second arm and the inner wall surface of the second housing portion, and can rotate in the housing space with the central axis of the columnar portion as a rotation axis.

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