Operating device

Abstract

The operating device (1) of the present invention comprises a frame (3), wherein the frame (3) comprises: a frame body (4); a cover member (7) which is mounted on the frame body (4) by sliding in a first direction relative to the frame body (4) and detached from the frame body (4) by sliding in a direction opposite to the first direction; and a locking member (8) which is arranged on the frame body (4) and locks the cover member (7), wherein the locking member (8) comprises: a mounting portion (81) which is mounted on the frame body (4); a hinge portion (82), which is connected to the mounting portion (81); an operating portion (84), which is connected to the hinge portion (82), moves around the hinge portion (82), and can be inserted into and protruded from the frame body (4); and a limiting portion (853), which abuts against the cover member (7) to limit the sliding of the cover member (7) in a direction opposite to the first direction. When the operating portion (84) is inserted into the frame body (4), the limiting portion (853) moves together with the operating portion (84) and separates from the cover member (7).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an operating device. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a remote operation device including a housing (for example, see Patent Document 1).

[0003] In the remote control device described in Patent Document 1, the frame has a front portion, a rear cover (back cover) and a battery cover. The front portion has a battery setting portion for setting a battery and a fitting recess formed in the rear peripheral portion. The rear cover is provided to cover the rear side (back side) of the front portion. A frame portion having an opening for exposing the battery setting portion is integrally formed at the end of the side wall of the rear cover. A snap-fitting hole portion is formed on the side wall. The battery cover is provided in a manner covering the frame portion of the rear cover and the battery setting portion of the front portion. A snap-fitting claw portion is provided at the end of the upper surface of the battery cover, and two snap-fitting protrusions are provided at the inner peripheral portion of the battery cover.

[0004] When the engaging protrusion of the battery cover is engaged with the engaging recess of the front portion and the battery cover is slid from the bottom surface side to the upper surface side of the frame, the engaging claw of the battery cover is engaged with the engaging hole of the rear cover. Thus, the battery cover is mounted.

[0005] If the rear end portion near the locking claw of the battery cover is pressed toward the surface, the locking state between the locking hole of the rear cover and the locking claw of the battery cover is released, and the battery cover is slid toward the bottom surface of the frame, the engagement between the front locking recess and the locking protrusion of the battery cover is released. In this way, the battery cover is removed.

[0006] Prior art literature

[0007] Patent Literature

[0008] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-049049

[0009] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0010] However, in the remote control device described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the battery cover is easily removed when the engaging claws of the battery cover that are inserted into the engaging holes of the rear cover deteriorate due to wear or the like. Summary of the invention

[0011] An object of the present invention is to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, and one of the objects is to provide an operating device capable of stably attaching a cover member.

[0012] An operating device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a frame, wherein the frame comprises: a frame body; a cover component which is mounted on the frame body by sliding in a first direction relative to the frame body and detaches from the frame body by sliding in a direction opposite to the first direction; and a locking component which is arranged on the frame body and locks the cover component, the locking component comprising: a mounting portion mounted on the frame body; a hinge portion connected to the mounting portion; an operating portion which is connected to the hinge portion and moves around the hinge portion and can be inserted into and protruded from the frame body; and a limiting portion which abuts against the cover component and limits the cover component from sliding in the opposite direction, wherein when the operating portion is inserted into the frame body, the limiting portion moves together with the operating portion and detaches from the cover component.

[0013] According to such a structure, the cover member can be stably attached to the housing body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a perspective view showing an operating device according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 It is a perspective view showing an operating device according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 3 It is an exploded perspective view showing an operating device according to an embodiment.

[0017] Figure 4 It is an exploded perspective view showing an operating device according to an embodiment.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a block diagram showing the structure of a device main body according to one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a plan view of the first member according to one embodiment as viewed from the back side.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the second member according to one embodiment as viewed from the back side.

[0021] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the second member according to one embodiment as viewed from the front side.

[0022] Fig. 9 This is a perspective view of a cover member according to an embodiment as viewed from the front side.

[0023] Fig.10 It is a perspective view showing a locking member according to one embodiment.

[0024] Fig.11 It is a perspective view showing a locking member according to one embodiment.

[0025] Fig.12 It is a plan view showing a locking member according to one embodiment.

[0026] Fig.13 It is a perspective view showing a part of the second member and the locking member according to one embodiment.

[0027] Fig.14 It is a perspective view showing a part of the frame body and a locking member according to one embodiment.

[0028] Fig.15 It is a cross-sectional view showing an operating device according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

[0030] (Schematic Structure of Operating Device)

[0031] Figure 1 to Figure 4 1 is a perspective view showing the operating device 1 of this embodiment. Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the operation device 1 as seen from the front side. Figure 2 It is a perspective view of the operation device 1 as viewed from the back side. Figure 3 It is an exploded perspective view of the operating device 1 as seen from the front side. Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the operating device 1 as viewed from the back side. Figure 1 In the following drawings, regarding the plurality of buttons 241 and the plurality of openings 51 , only one button 241 and one opening 51 are denoted by reference numerals for easy viewing.

[0032] The operating device 1 of this embodiment is a remote operating device that can operate an external device that is an operating target. Specifically, the operating device 1 sends an operating signal corresponding to the user's operation of the operating device 1 to the external device through infrared rays or radio waves. In addition, as an external device, for example, it includes information processing devices such as a television, a game console, and a PC (Personal Computer).

[0033] like Figure 1 to Figure 4 As shown, the operating device 1 includes a device body 2 ( Figure 3 and Figure 4 )、Frame 3( Figure 1 to Figure 4 ) and battery BT( Figure 3 and Figure 4 ).

[0034] In this embodiment, the battery BT is a so-called AA battery, and a plurality of batteries, specifically two batteries BT, are used in the operating device 1. The battery BT may be a primary battery or a secondary battery (rechargeable battery), and is not limited to an AA battery, and the number, size, and shape may be changed appropriately.

[0035] (Structure of the device body)

[0036] Figure 5 It is a block diagram showing the structure of the device main body 2.

[0037] The device body 2 realizes the function as a remote control device, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1 , the circuit board 21 is provided with circuit elements mounted thereon. Figure 5 As shown, the device body 2 includes a power supply unit 22 , a motion sensor 23 , an input unit 24 , a microphone 25 , an infrared emitting unit 26 , a communication unit 27 , a notification unit 28 , and a control unit 29 , which are mounted on a circuit board 21 .

[0038] The power supply unit 22 steps up or steps down the voltage of the electric power supplied from the battery BT provided in the installation unit 62 described later, according to the electronic components constituting the operating device 1. The power supply unit 22 supplies the stepped-up or stepped-down electric power to the corresponding electronic components.

[0039] The motion sensor 23 detects the motion of the operating device 1. Specifically, the motion sensor 23 includes an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor, and detects acceleration and angular velocity acting on the operating device 1 as the motion of the operating device 1. The motion sensor 23 outputs a detection signal indicating the detected motion of the operating device 1 to the control unit 29.

[0040] The input unit 24 has a plurality of buttons 241 exposed to the outside of the housing 3. The input unit 24 outputs an input signal corresponding to a button pressed by a user among the plurality of buttons 241 to the control unit 29. In the present embodiment, at least one button 241 among the plurality of buttons 241 is a button for operating a first operation object among the operation objects of the operation device 1, and the other buttons 241 are buttons for operating a second operation object among the operation objects of the operation device 1.

[0041] The microphone 25 detects sounds outside the operating device 1. For example, the microphone 25 detects the voice of a user operating the operating device 1. The microphone 25 outputs a sound signal corresponding to the detected sound to the control unit 29. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1 , the microphone 25 is provided at one end of the end portion on the upper surface portion 3C side described later of the circuit board 21. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the position of the microphone 25 can be changed as appropriate.

[0042] Figure 5 The infrared ray emitting unit 26 shown in FIG. 1 outputs an infrared ray signal corresponding to the operation signal input from the control unit 29. In other words, the infrared ray emitting unit 26 emits the operation signal by infrared rays. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1 , the infrared ray emitting portion 26 is provided at the other end of the end portion on the upper surface portion 3C side described later of the circuit board 21. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the infrared ray emitting portion 26 can be changed as appropriate.

[0043] Figure 5 The communication unit 27 shown transmits a wireless signal corresponding to an operation signal input from the control unit 29. In other words, the communication unit 27 transmits the operation signal wirelessly. For example, the communication unit 27 transmits the operation signal in a format corresponding to a short-distance wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0044] In addition, the communication unit 27 may communicate with a device such as a server via a network such as the Internet.

[0045] The notification unit 28 notifies the operating state of the operating device 1 based on the notification signal input from the control unit 29. For example, the notification unit 28 notifies that the power of the operating device 1 is turned on based on the notification signal. The notification unit 28 has a solid light source such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) and can be composed of an indicator that lights up in a color corresponding to the input notification signal.

[0046] The control unit 29 is configured to include circuit elements such as an IC (Integrated Circuit), and controls the operation of the operating device 1 .

[0047] For example, the control unit 29 activates the operating device 1 based on the detection signal input from the motion sensor 23. The control unit 29 may activate the operating device 1 when a detection signal corresponding to the motion of the operating device 1 when the operating device 1 is picked up is input from the motion sensor 23.

[0048] For example, the control unit 29 sends an operation signal corresponding to an input signal input from the input unit 24 to the infrared emitting unit 26 or the communication unit 27. In addition, the control unit 29 selects a transmission unit of the operation signal from the infrared emitting unit 26 and the communication unit 27 according to the type of the input signal input from the input unit 24, and sends the operation signal to the selected transmission unit. For example, the type of the input signal may be the type of the operation object operated by the operation signal. Specifically, when an input signal corresponding to an input of a button for operating a first operation object such as a television is input to the control unit 29, the control unit 29 sends an operation signal corresponding to the input signal to the infrared emitting unit 26. In addition, when an input signal corresponding to an input of a button for operating a second operation object such as an information processing device is input to the control unit 29, the control unit 29 sends an operation signal corresponding to the input signal to the communication unit 27.

[0049] For example, the control unit 29 outputs a notification signal indicating the operating state of the operating device 1 to the notification unit 28 .

[0050] (Frame structure)

[0051] The frame (housing) 3 accommodates the device body 2 inside. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 1 , the housing 3 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape that is long in one direction. The housing 3 is, for example, of a size that can be held by one hand of a user.

[0052] The frame 3 has a front portion 3A, a back portion 3B, an upper surface portion 3C, a lower surface portion 3D, a left side face portion 3E, and a right side face portion 3F. The front portion 3A and the back portion 3B are located on opposite sides to each other. The upper surface portion 3C and the lower surface portion 3D are located on opposite sides to each other, and the left side face portion 3E and the right side face portion 3F are located on opposite sides to each other.

[0053] The housing 3 includes a housing body 4 , a cover member 7 , and a locking member 8 . The outer shape of the housing 3 is formed by attaching the cover member 7 to the housing body 4 .

[0054] In the following description, three mutually orthogonal directions are defined as +X direction, +Y direction, and +Z direction. The +X direction is the direction from the left face portion 3E toward the right face portion 3F, the +Y direction is the direction from the lower surface portion 3D toward the upper surface portion 3C, and the +Z direction is the direction from the back portion 3B toward the front portion 3A. Although not shown in the figure, the opposite direction of the +X direction is defined as -X direction, the opposite direction of the +Y direction is defined as -Y direction, and the opposite direction of the +Z direction is defined as -Z direction.

[0055] In the present embodiment, the +Y direction corresponds to the first direction and is the upward direction of the operating device 1. The -Y direction corresponds to the direction opposite to the first direction and is the downward direction of the operating device 1. The +Z direction is a direction intersecting the first direction and corresponds to the direction in which the operating unit 84 described later is inserted relative to the frame body 4. The +Z direction is a direction toward the front side of the operating device 1, and the -Z direction is a direction toward the back side of the operating device 1. In addition, the +X direction is the right direction of the operating device 1, and the -X direction is the left direction of the operating device 1.

[0056] (Frame structure)

[0057] The frame body 4 has a shape long in the +Y direction. The frame body 4 includes a first member 5 located in the +Z direction and a second member 6 located in the −Z direction, and is configured by combining the first member 5 and the second member 6 .

[0058] (Structure of the first component)

[0059] Figure 6 This is a plan view of the first component 5 as viewed from the back side. In other words, Figure 6 This is a plan view of the end portion of the first member 5 in the -Y direction as viewed from the -Z direction.

[0060] The first component 5 constitutes at least the front portion 3A of the frame 3. Figure 6 As shown, the first member 5 has a plurality of openings 51 for exposing the plurality of buttons 241 on the front side of the housing 3. That is, the plurality of buttons 241 are provided on the front side 3A.

[0061] The first member 5 has fixing portions 52 and 53, a supporting portion 54, and a cutout 55 on the back surface 5B in the −Z direction. The back surface 5B is a surface facing the circuit board 21 and the second member 6 in the −Z direction and is an inner surface of the housing body 4 in the +Z direction.

[0062] The fixing portion 52 is provided at a position in the +Y direction of the back surface 5B. The fixing portion 53 is provided at a position in the -Y direction of the back surface 5B. The fixing members FM1 and FM2 inserted through the circuit substrate 21 and the second member 6 are fixed to the fixing portions 52 and 53. That is, the fixing members FM1 and FM2 fix the circuit substrate 21 and the second member 6 to the fixing portions 52 and 53 of the first member 5. In this embodiment, as the fixing members FM1 and FM2, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, screws are used which are inserted through the second member 6 and the circuit board 21.

[0063] The support portion 54 supports the locking member 8. In the present embodiment, the support portion 54 is composed of a plurality of ribs erected on the back surface 5B.

[0064] The cutout 55 is a portion located at the end of the back surface 5B in the −Y direction and is cut out in a concave shape in the +Y direction. An operation portion 84 of the locking member 8 described later is arranged in the cutout 55 .

[0065] (Structure of the Second Component)

[0066] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the second member 6 as viewed from the rear side, that is, from the −Z direction.

[0067] The second member 6 constitutes not only the back surface of the housing body 4 , but also a part of each of the upper surface portion 3C, the lower surface portion 3D, the left side surface portion 3E, and the right side surface portion 3F of the housing 3 .

[0068] like Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 , the second member 6 has a curved shape in which the center of the +X direction and the +Y direction bulges toward the −Z direction. The second member 6 has a recess 61 , a setting portion 62 , a recess 63 , and a cutout portion 64 .

[0069] The recessed portion 61 is located in the +Y direction on the back surface 6B in the −Z direction of the second member 6 and is recessed in the +Z direction. A step portion 611 , a through hole 612 , and a slit 613 are provided in the recessed portion 61 .

[0070] The step portion 611 is recessed in the +Z direction at the center of the bottom of the recess 61 in the +X direction.

[0071] The through hole 612 is located approximately in the center of the step portion 611 and penetrates the second member 6 in the +Z direction. A portion of the fixing member FM1 is inserted through the through hole 612. Specifically, the shaft portion of the fixing member FM1, which is a screw, is inserted through the through hole 612. The shaft portion of the fixing member FM1 is fixed to the fixing portion 52 (see Figure 6 ) on the upper surface, the head of the fixing component FM1 is arranged in the step portion 611.

[0072] The slit 613 is provided in the inner surface of the recess 61 in the +Y direction. The slit 613 is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the +X direction. When the cover member 7 is attached to the frame body 4, the protrusion 712 of the hook portion 71 of the cover member 7 described later is inserted into the slit 613.

[0073] The installation portion 62 is located approximately in the center of the back surface 6B and is a portion recessed in the +Z direction. Two batteries BT are installed in the installation portion 62. The installation portion 62 has two openings 621 located on the inner surface in the +Y direction and two openings 621 located on the inner surface in the -Y direction. That is, the installation portion 62 has four openings 621.

[0074] Although in Figure 7Although not shown in the figure, the four electrodes of the power supply unit 22 are inserted into the installation portion 62 through the corresponding openings 621 among the four openings 621. Thus, each electrode can contact the electrodes of the two batteries BT.

[0075] The recessed portion 63 is a portion where the locking member 8 is disposed and through which the fixing member FM2 is inserted. The recessed portion 63 is provided with a step portion 631 , a through hole 632 , two slits 633 , two openings 634 , and two guide portions 635 .

[0076] The step portion 631 is recessed in the +Z direction at the center of the bottom of the recess 63 in the +X direction.

[0077] The through hole 632 is located approximately in the center of the step portion 631 and penetrates the second member 6 in the +Z direction. Similar to the fixing member FM1, the shaft of the fixing member FM2, which is a screw, is inserted through the through hole 632 and then inserted through the circuit board 21 to be fixed to the fixing portion 53 (see Figure 6 The head of the fixing component FM2 is arranged in the step portion 631.

[0078] Two slits 633 are provided on the inner surface of the recess 61 in the +Y direction. One of the two slits 633 is located in the +X direction, and the other slit 633 is located in the -X direction. When the cover member 7 is mounted on the frame body 4, the hook portion 73 of the cover member 7, which will be described later, is inserted into each of the two slits 613. That is, each slit 633 is a hole portion into which the protrusion 732 of the hook portion 73 is inserted.

[0079] The two openings 634 are provided at positions across the step 631 in the +X direction. Specifically, the opening 634 in the +X direction of the two openings 634 is located in the -Y direction relative to the slit 633 in the +X direction of the two slits 633. The opening 634 in the -X direction of the two openings 634 is located in the -Y direction relative to the slit 633 in the -X direction of the two slits 633. The two restricting portions 853 of the locking member 8 described later are exposed to the back side of the frame body 4 through the two openings 634.

[0080] The two guides 635 are provided in the +X direction across the step 631. Specifically, the +X direction guide 635 is located between the +X direction slit 633 and the +X direction opening 634, and the -X direction guide 635 is located between the -X direction slit 633 and the -X direction opening 634.

[0081] The surface of each guide portion 635 in the -Z direction is a guide surface 635B that tilts toward the +Z direction, which is the direction in which the cover member 7 approaches the housing body 4, as it moves toward the +Y direction. When the cover member 7 slides in the +Y direction, the hook portion 73 of the cover member 7 described later slides along the guide surface 635B.

[0082] The cutout portion 64 is a portion recessed in the +Y direction so that the end portion in the −Y direction of the second member 6 is cut out. An operation portion 84 of the locking member 8 described later is arranged in the cutout portion 64 .

[0083] The cutout portion 64 has a protrusion 641 protruding in the +Z direction on the surface in the +Y direction.

[0084] A substantially rectangular slit 642 that is long in the +X direction is formed in the protruding portion 641 .

[0085] When the locking member 8 is mounted on the second member 6 , an insertion portion 815 of the locking member 8 , which will be described later, is inserted into the slit 642 from the +Y direction.

[0086] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the second member 6 as viewed from the +Z direction, which is the front side.

[0087] In addition to the above structure, the second component 6 has Figure 8 As shown, two pins 65 are provided protruding from the inner surface 6A in the +Z direction of the second member 6. The inner surface 6A is a surface facing the circuit board 21 and the first member 5 in the +Z direction and is the inner surface of the frame body 4 in the -Z direction.

[0088] The two pins 65 are provided at positions across the through hole 632 in the +X direction. The two pins 65 are respectively inserted into corresponding positioning holes 812 of the locking member 8, which will be described later. That is, the locking member 8 is temporarily locked to the second member 6 by inserting the two pins 65 into the two positioning holes 812 and inserting the insertion portion 815 into the slit 642.

[0089] (Structure of cover member)

[0090] Fig. 9 This is a perspective view of the cover member 7 as viewed from the +Z direction, which is the front side.

[0091] The cover member 7 is attached to the second member 6 of the frame body 4 to form a part of each of the back surface 3B, the upper surface 3C, the lower surface 3D, the left side surface 3E and the right side surface 3F of the frame body 3. The cover member 7 is attached to the second member 6 to be a battery cover that covers the installation portion 62 and even the two batteries BT installed in the installation portion 62.

[0092] like Fig. 9As shown, the cover member 7 has a curved shape corresponding to the shape of the back surface 6B of the second member 6. The cover member 7 has a hook portion 71, a flat portion 72, and two hook portions 73 on an inner surface 7A which is a surface of the cover member 7 in the +Z direction.

[0093] The hook portion 71 is provided at a location in the +Y direction of the inner surface 7A. The hook portion 71 includes a rising portion 711 rising from the inner surface 7A in the +Z direction and a protruding portion 712 protruding from the front end of the rising portion 711 in the +Y direction.

[0094] When the cover member 7 is mounted on the second member 6, the protrusion 712 is inserted into the slit 613 (see Figure 7 At this time, the hook portion 71 is arranged in the recessed portion 61.

[0095] The flat portion 72 is provided at a portion of the inner surface 7A in the −Y direction. A surface 72A in the +Z direction of the flat portion 72 is a flat surface substantially parallel to the XY plane.

[0096] Two hooks 73 are provided on the surface 72A. Specifically, one of the two hooks 73 is provided at an end portion of the surface 72A in the +X direction, and the other hook 73 is provided at an end portion of the surface 72A in the −X direction.

[0097] Similar to the hook portion 71 , each of the two hook portions 73 has a rising portion 731 rising from the surface 72A in the +Z direction and a protruding portion 732 protruding from the front end of the rising portion 731 in the +Y direction.

[0098] When the cover member 7 is mounted on the frame body 4, the protrusion 732 is inserted into the slit 633 (see Figure 7 At this time, a portion of the flat portion 72 and the hook portion 73 are disposed in the recessed portion 63.

[0099] In the hook portion 73 , the end surface formed by the surface of the protrusion 732 in the +Z direction is an inclined surface 73A located in the +Z direction as it goes toward the +Y direction. When the cover member 7 is attached to the housing body 4 , the inclined surface 73A contacts the guide surface 635B.

[0100] In addition, the flat portion 72 makes the height of each protrusion 732 from the inner surface 7A equal to the height of the protrusion 712 from the inner surface 7A. However, the two hooks 73 may directly stand from the inner surface 7A. In this case, the flat portion 72 can be omitted.

[0101] (Structure of the locking member)

[0102] Fig.10 and Fig.11 2 is a perspective view showing the locking member 8. In detail, Fig.10 This is a perspective view of the locking member 8 as viewed from the lower back side. Fig.11It is a perspective view of the locking member 8 as seen from above on the front side. Fig.12 This is a plan view of the locking member 8 as viewed from the −Z direction.

[0103] The locking member 8 is provided on the frame 3 to lock the cover member 7. Specifically, the locking member 8 is provided at the end of the frame body 4 in the -Y direction to lock the cover member 7 mounted on the frame body 4. Figure 10 to Figure 12 As shown, the locking member 8 includes a mounting portion 81 , two hinge portions 82 , two connecting portions 83 , an operating portion 84 , two step portions 85 , and an opening portion 86 .

[0104] The mounting portion 81 is a portion to be mounted on the frame body 4. The mounting portion 81 includes a base portion 811, two positioning holes 812, and a hook portion 813.

[0105] The base 811 is formed in a flat plate shape. The base 811 is a portion supported by the support portion 54 of the first component 5 and is a portion connected to one end of each of the two hinge portions 82 in the +Z direction. Alternatively, the base 811 may be fixed to the first component 5 at the support portion 54 by bonding or the like.

[0106] One of the two positioning holes 812 is provided at the end of the base 811 in the +X direction, and the other positioning hole 812 is provided at the end of the base 811 in the -X direction. Two pins 65 are inserted into the two positioning holes 812 (see Figure 8 ) corresponding to the pin 65. In addition, the positioning hole 812 in the +X direction of the two positioning holes 812 is formed into an oblong shape having a major diameter in the +X direction in order to absorb the positional deviation of the pin 65 caused by the dimensional tolerance.

[0107] The hook portion 813 is provided at the end of the base portion 811 in the −Y direction. The hook portion 813 includes a rising portion 814 rising from the base portion 811 in the −Z direction and an insertion portion 815 protruding from the front end of the rising portion 814 in the −Y direction. The insertion portion 815 is inserted into the slit 642 .

[0108] The two hinge portions 82 are provided at the ends of the locking member 8 in the +Y direction. The two hinge portions 82 are formed into a horizontal U-shape opening in the -Y direction when viewed from the +X direction. That is, each hinge portion 82 has a curved shape bulging in the +Y direction.

[0109] As described above, the ends of the two hinge parts 82 in the +Z direction are connected to the base 811 of the mounting part 81 . The ends of the two hinge parts 82 in the −Z direction are connected to the corresponding connection parts 83 of the two connection parts 83 .

[0110] In this embodiment, the locking member 8 is formed of synthetic resin, and the two hinge portions 82 have flexibility such that the ends in the -Z direction connected to the connecting portion 83 can be elastically deformed in the -Y direction and the +Z direction. Therefore, each hinge portion 82 applies force to each connecting portion 83 and even to the operating portion 84 in the -Z direction.

[0111] The two connection parts 83 connect the two hinge parts 82 and the operating part 84. The +X direction connection part 83 of the two connection parts 83 connects the +X direction hinge part 82 of the two hinge parts 82 and the operating part 84, and the -X direction connection part 83 connects the -X direction hinge part 82 of the two hinge parts 82 and the operating part 84.

[0112] In addition, when the operation portion 84 is not pressed in the +Z direction by the biasing force of each hinge portion 82 , the surface of each connection portion 83 in the −Z direction is in contact with the inner surface 6A of the second member 6 .

[0113] The operation portion 84 is located at the end of the locking member 8 in the −Y direction and in the −Z direction relative to the mounting portion 81 . In other words, the mounting portion 81 is located relative to the operation portion 84 in the +Z direction, which is the direction in which the operation portion 84 is inserted into the housing body 4 .

[0114] The operation portion 84 is connected to the two hinge portions 82 via two connection portions 83. The operation portion 84 is formed into a wide arc shape that is long in the +X direction when viewed from the -Z direction and bulges in the -Y direction. When the operation portion 84 is mounted on the frame body 4, the hinge portion 82 is bent and the operation portion 84 can be inserted in the +Z direction relative to the frame body 4, and the force of the hinge portion 82 can protrude from the frame body 4 in the -Z direction.

[0115] That is, when the operation portion 84 is not pressed in the +Z direction, the operation portion 84 is urged in the -Z direction by the hinge portions 82 and arranged in the cutout portion 64. Thus, the -Z direction surface of the operation portion 84 and the back surface 6B of the second member 6 form a continuous curved surface.

[0116] The two step portions 85 are provided in the +X direction and the -X direction with respect to the operating portion 84. The step portion 85 in the +X direction of the two step portions 85 includes an extension portion 851 extending from the end portion in the +X direction of the operating portion 84 in the +Z direction, and a protrusion 852 protruding from the front end portion of the extension portion 851 in the +X direction. Similarly, the step portion 85 in the -X direction of the two step portions 85 includes an extension portion 851 extending from the end portion in the -X direction of the operating portion 84 in the +Z direction, and a protrusion 852 protruding from the front end portion of the extension portion 851 in the -X direction.

[0117] A rib protruding in the -Z direction, ie, a restricting portion 853 , is provided on a surface of each protruding portion 852 in the -Z direction.

[0118] like Fig.10 and Fig.12 As shown in FIG. 1 , the limiting portion 853 is located between the hinge portion 82 and the operating portion 84 in the +Y direction. Specifically, the limiting portion 853 is provided between the hinge portion 82 and the operating portion 84 at a position close to the operating portion 84. Fig.12 As shown in FIG. 1 , when viewed from the −Z direction, a plurality of restricting portions 853 are provided at positions that are line-symmetrical about the central axis Ax of the locking member 8 along the +Y direction. That is, two restricting portions 853 are provided at positions that are line-symmetrical about the central axis Ax.

[0119] Each restriction portion 853 protrudes in the -Z direction relative to the second member 6 through the corresponding opening 634 of the two openings 634. Each restriction portion 853 restricts the hook portion 73 of the cover member 7 mounted on the frame body 4 from moving in the -Y direction, and further restricts the cover member 7 from sliding in the direction in which the cover member 7 is separated from the frame body 4.

[0120] In addition, the operating portion 84 is urged in the -Z direction by the urging force of each hinge portion 82, and accordingly, each restricting portion 853 is also urged in the -Z direction. Therefore, when the operating portion 84 is not pressed in the +Z direction, the restricting portion 853 maintains a state in which it can abut against the end of the hook portion 73 in the -Y direction.

[0121] like Figure 10 to Figure 12 As shown in FIG. 1 , the opening 86 is formed in the approximate center of the locking member 8 and opens in the +Z direction, the −Z direction, and the +Y direction. The opening 86 is an opening 86 for avoiding the fixing portion 53, the step portion 631, and the fixing member FM2. By providing the opening 86, the locking member 8 is formed into a substantially U-shape that opens in the +Y direction when viewed from the −Z direction.

[0122] By forming the locking member 8 in such a shape, a space for arranging the fixing member FM2 can be provided in the opening 86 , so that the housing body 4 and, ultimately, the operating device 1 can be miniaturized.

[0123] (Configuration of locking parts)

[0124] Fig.13 It is a perspective view showing a part of the second member 6 and the locking member 8 .

[0125] When the locking member 8 is mounted on the frame body 4, as shown in FIG. Fig.13 As shown, the corresponding pins 65 are inserted into the two positioning holes 812 from the −Z direction, and the insertion portion 815 is inserted into the slit 642 from the +Y direction. Thus, the locking member 8 is temporarily locked to the second member 6 .

[0126] Fig.14This is a perspective view of a part of the frame body 4 and the locking member 8 as viewed from the −Z direction.

[0127] In the state where the second component 6 and the first component 5 are temporarily locked with the locking member 8 sandwiching the device body 2 in the +Z direction, the second component 6 is fixed to the first component 5 by the fixing members FM1 and FM2. Figure 6 ) supports the locking member 8 and installs the locking member 8 on the frame body 4. In this state, Fig.14 As shown, the restriction portion 853 of the locking member 8 is exposed in the −Z direction relative to the second member 6 through the opening 634 .

[0128] (Function of the locking member)

[0129] Fig.15 2 is a diagram showing a cross section of the operating device 1 along the YZ plane. Fig.15 The cross section of the operation device 1 along the YZ plane passing through the center of the locking member 8 in the +X direction is shown.

[0130] When the cover member 7 is mounted on the frame body 4, Fig.15 As shown, the protrusion 732 of the hook 73 is inserted into the slit 633 of the recess 63 of the second member 6. In this state, the restriction portion 853 of the locking member 8 protrudes from the opening 634 in the -Z direction in a manner that can abut against the end of the hook 73 in the -Y direction. Therefore, the sliding of the cover member 7 in the -Y direction is restricted, and the separation from the frame body 4 is restricted.

[0131] When the user presses the operating portion 84 of the locking member 8 in the +Z direction, the limiting portion 853 moves in the +Z direction together with the operating portion 84 with the hinge portion 82 as the center, and moves in the +Z direction further than the bottom of the recessed portion 63 formed with the opening portion 634. That is, the limiting portion 853 moves to a position where it does not abut against the hook portion 73. As a result, the cover member 7 can slide in the -Y direction.

[0132] When the cover member 7 slides in the -Y direction, the hook portion 73 moves in the -Z direction along the guide surface 635B of the guide portion 635 in the recess 63. Therefore, as the cover member 7 slides in the -Y direction, the cover member 7 moves in the -Z direction. That is, as the cover member 7 slides in the -Y direction, the cover member 7 separates from the frame body 4. Thus, the cover member 7 can be easily detached from the frame body 4.

[0133] Furthermore, when the cover member 7 is mounted on the frame body 4, the cover member 7 is slid in the +Y direction relative to the frame body 4 with the hook portion 71 disposed in the recess 61 and the hook portion 73 disposed in the recess 63. As a result, the inclined surface 73A of the hook portion 73 moves in the +Y direction along the guide surface 635B of the guide portion 635 abutted therewith, and the cover member 7 moves in the +Z direction as it moves toward the +Y direction, thereby coming into close contact with the frame body 4.

[0134] In this state, the protrusion 712 of the hook 71 is inserted into the slit 613, and the protrusion 732 of the hook 73 is inserted into the slit 633. Moreover, the restriction portion 853, which is urged in the -Z direction by the hinge portion 82, is arranged in the -Y direction relative to the hook 73. Thus, the cover member 7 is restricted from being separated from the frame body 4. In addition, in this state, the operating portion 84 is urged in the -Z direction by the hinge portion 82, and the -Z direction surface of the operating portion 84 constitutes a curved surface continuous with the back surface 6B of the second member 6.

[0135] (Effects of Embodiments)

[0136] The operating device 1 of the present embodiment described above can achieve the following effects.

[0137] The operating device 1 includes a frame 3. The frame 3 includes a frame body 4, a cover member 7, and a locking member 8. The cover member 7 is mounted on the frame body 4 by sliding in a first direction, i.e., a +Y direction, relative to the frame body 4, and is detached from the frame body 4 by sliding in a direction opposite to the first direction, i.e., a −Y direction. The locking member 8 is provided on the frame body 4 to lock the cover member 7.

[0138] The locking member 8 includes: a mounting portion 81, a hinge portion 82, an operating portion 84, and a limiting portion 853. The mounting portion 81 is mounted on the frame body 4. The hinge portion 82 is connected to the mounting portion 81. The operating portion 84 is connected to the hinge portion 82 and moves around the hinge portion 82. The operating portion 84 can be inserted and protruded relative to the frame body 4. The limiting portion 853 abuts against the hook portion 73 of the cover member 7 to limit the sliding of the cover member 7 in the -Y direction. When the operating portion 84 is inserted into the frame body 4, the limiting portion 853 moves together with the operating portion 84 and separates from the cover member 7.

[0139] According to such a structure, when the cover member 7 is mounted on the frame body 4, the restricting portion 853 restricts the sliding of the cover member 7 in the -Y direction, that is, the sliding of the cover member 7 in the direction of separation from the frame body 4. Therefore, the sliding of the cover member 7 in the -Y direction relative to the frame body 4 is restricted, and the separation of the cover member 7 from the frame body 4 is suppressed.

[0140] On the other hand, when the operation portion 84 is inserted into the housing body 4, the restriction portion 853 moves with the operation portion 84 around the hinge portion 82 and separates from the cover member 7. This allows the cover member 7 to slide in the -Y direction and can be removed from the housing body 4.

[0141] In this way, when the cover member 7 is mounted on the frame body 4, the cover member 7 is restricted from being disengaged by the restriction portion 853, and when the operation portion 84 is inserted into the frame body 4, the cover member 7 can be disengaged from the frame body 4. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the cover member 7 from accidentally falling off from the frame body 4, and the cover member 7 can be stably mounted on the frame body 4.

[0142] In the operation device 1 , the housing body 4 has a mounting portion 62 in which the battery BT can be mounted, and the cover member 7 is a battery cover that covers the mounting portion 62 .

[0143] According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the cover member 7 from falling off from the housing body 4 and the battery BT placed on the placement portion 62 from falling off.

[0144] Here, when the restricting portion 853 is provided on the opposite side of the hinge portion 82 relative to the operating portion 84, a slight movement of the operating portion 84 toward the frame body 4 causes a large movement of the restricting portion 853. In this case, due to the slight movement of the operating portion 84, there is a possibility that the cover member 7 will accidentally fall off from the frame body 4.

[0145] In contrast, in the operating device 1, the restricting portion 853 is located between the hinge portion 82 and the operating portion 84 in the +Y direction. Thus, the cover member 7 can be prevented from moving to the extent that the slide restriction of the cover member 7 by the restricting portion 853 is released by a slight movement of the operating portion 84. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the cover member 7 from accidentally falling off the frame body 4. In addition, the movement amount of the operating portion 84 sufficient to release the slide restriction of the cover member 7 by the restricting portion 853 can be increased, and the locking member 8 can be configured to be small.

[0146] In the operation device 1 , the operation unit 84 is inserted into the housing body 4 along the +Z direction which is different from the +Y direction and the −Y direction.

[0147] According to such a configuration, since the sliding direction of the cover member 7 with respect to the housing body 4 is different from the insertion direction of the operation portion 84 with respect to the housing body 4 , the cover member 7 can be easily removed from the housing body 4 .

[0148] In the operation device 1 , the attachment portion 81 is located relative to the operation portion 84 in the +Z direction, which is a direction in which the operation portion 84 is inserted into the housing body 4 .

[0149] According to this structure, since the operation portion 84 and the mounting portion 81 overlap in the +Z direction, the locking member 8 can be compact. Therefore, the installation space of the locking member 8 in the frame body 4 can be reduced, and the frame 3 and the operation device 1 can be miniaturized.

[0150] In the operating device 1, the cover member 7 has a rising portion 731 that rises toward the frame body 4 when the cover member 7 is attached to the frame body 4, and a protrusion 732 that protrudes in the +Y direction from the rising portion 731. The second member 6 of the frame body 4 has a slit 633 that is a hole portion into which the protrusion 732 is inserted when the cover member 7 is attached to the frame body 4. The restriction portion 853 is provided so as to be able to abut against the rising portion 731 when the cover member 7 is attached to the frame body 4.

[0151] According to such a structure, the protrusion 732 inserted into the slit 633 abuts against the end edge of the slit 633, thereby limiting the movement of the cover member 7 in the +Y direction relative to the frame body 4, and in directions intersecting the +Y direction, such as the ±X direction and the ±Z direction. In addition, the movement of the cover member 7 in the -Y direction relative to the frame body 4 is limited by the abutment of the restriction portion 853 against the rising portion 731 integrally provided with the protrusion 732. Therefore, the cover member 7 can be stably mounted on the frame body 4.

[0152] In the operation device 1 , the two restricting portions 853 are provided at positions that are line-symmetrical about the central axis of the locking member 8 along the +Y direction.

[0153] According to such a structure, the two restricting portions 853 restrict the cover member 7 from coming off. Therefore, the state in which the cover member 7 is attached to the housing body 4 can be stably maintained.

[0154] In the operation device 1 , the operation portion 84 is exposed to the outside of the housing 3 .

[0155] According to such a configuration, the cover member 7 can be detached from the frame body 4 by inserting the operation portion 84 exposed to the outside of the frame body 3 into the frame body 4. Therefore, the detachment operation of the cover member 7 from the frame body 4 can be easily performed.

[0156] In the operation device 1, the second member 6 of the housing body 4 has a guide portion 635 for guiding the cover member 7 to slide in the ±Y direction. The guide portion 635 has a guide surface 635B that is inclined toward the +Z direction, that is, the direction in which the cover member 7 approaches the housing body 4, as it moves toward the +Y direction.

[0157] According to such a structure, when the cover member 7 slides in the +Y direction, the cover member 7 approaches the frame body 4. Thus, the cover member 7 can be attached to the frame body 4 in a state where the frame body 4 and the cover member 7 are close to each other. When the cover member 7 slides in the -Y direction, the cover member 7 is separated from the frame body 4. Thus, the cover member 7 can be easily detached from the frame body 4.

[0158] In the operation device 1 , the locking member 8 is provided at the end portion of the housing body 4 in the −Y direction.

[0159] According to such a structure, the locking member 8 is provided at the end of the sliding direction of the cover member 7 which is restricted by the restriction portion 853 in the frame body 4. Thus, when the cover member 7 is detached from the frame body 4, the cover member 7 can be easily slid in the -Y direction. Therefore, the detachment operation of the cover member 7 from the frame body 4 can be easily performed.

[0160] (Variation of Embodiment)

[0161] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications, improvements, and the like within the scope that can achieve the object of the present invention are also included in the present invention.

[0162] In the above embodiment, the cover member 7 is a battery cover that covers the installation portion 62 where the battery BT is installed in the +Z direction. However, this is not limited to this, and the cover member installed on the frame body may not be a battery cover. For example, in the case where the operating device is a device in which an object such as a memory card is installed in the frame body, the cover member may also be a member that covers the object installed in the frame body.

[0163] In the above embodiment, the two restricting portions 853 are located between the hinge portion 82 and the operating portion 84 in the +Y direction as the first direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the restricting portions 853 may be located on the opposite side of the hinge portion 82 relative to the operating portion 84 in the +Y direction, or may be located on the opposite side of the operating portion 84 relative to the hinge portion 82 in the +Y direction. Even when the restricting portions 853 are located on the opposite side of the operating portion 84 relative to the hinge portion 82 in the +Y direction, as long as the restricting portions 853 move as the operating portion 84 is inserted into the frame body 4, the cover member 7 may be allowed to slide in the direction of separation from the frame body 4.

[0164] In the above embodiment, the two restricting portions 853 are arranged at positions symmetrical about the central axis Ax of the locking member 8 along the +Y direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the two restricting portions 853 do not necessarily need to be arranged at positions symmetrical about the central axis Ax.

[0165] In the above embodiment, the locking member 8 has two restricting portions 853. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the locking member only needs to have at least one restricting portion, and the number and arrangement of the restricting portions can be changed appropriately.

[0166] In the above embodiment, the operating unit 84 is inserted into the frame body 4 along the +Z direction which is different from the first direction, i.e., the +Y direction, and the opposite direction of the first direction, i.e., the -Y direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when the operating unit is exposed on the side instead of the back side of the frame body, the operating device may be a structure in which the operating unit is inserted into the frame body along the +X direction or -X direction which is different from the ±Y direction. In addition, when the operating unit is exposed on the upper surface or the lower surface of the frame body, the operating device may be a structure in which the operating unit is inserted into the frame body along the -Y direction or the +Y direction.

[0167] That is, the moving direction of the operation portion 84 when the operation portion 84 is inserted into the housing body 4 is not limited to the above-mentioned direction.

[0168] In the above embodiment, the mounting portion 81 is located in the +Z direction relative to the operating portion 84. That is, when viewed along the +Z direction, the mounting portion 81 overlaps the operating portion 84. However, this is not limiting, and the mounting portion 81 does not necessarily have to be relative to the operating portion 84 in the direction in which the operating portion 84 is inserted into the frame body 4.

[0169] In the above embodiment, the cover member 7 has a hook portion 71 and two hook portions 73. The hook portion 71 has a rising portion 711 rising from the inner surface 7A of the cover member 7 in the +Z direction, and a protruding portion 712 protruding from the rising portion 711 in the +Y direction and inserted into the slit 613 of the second member 6. The two hook portions 73 respectively have a rising portion 731 rising from the flat portion 72 provided on the inner surface 7A in the +Z direction, and a protruding portion 732 protruding from the rising portion 731 in the +Y direction and inserted into the slit 633 of the second member 6. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the hook portion 71 may not be essential, and at least one of the two hook portions 73 may not be provided.

[0170] In addition, each restriction portion 853 is provided on the step portion 85 so as to be able to abut against the rising portion 731 of the corresponding hook portion 73. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the restriction portion 853 may be provided so as to abut against a portion of the cover member 7 different from the hook portion 73. Furthermore, the restriction portion 853 may be provided so as to abut against one of the two hook portions 73. In addition, the restriction portion 853 only needs to move together with the operating portion 84, and in the step portion 85 integrated with the operating portion 84, it is not necessary to provide it on the protrusion 852 located in the +Z direction relative to the operating portion 84.

[0171] In the above embodiment, the operation unit 84 is exposed to the outside of the frame 3. That is, the operation unit 84 is provided at a position where the user who operates the operating device 1 can directly operate. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the operation unit 84 need not be exposed to the outside of the frame 3. For example, the operation unit may be provided inside the frame body, and the frame body may include a covering member such as a shield covering the operation unit. In addition, for example, the operation unit may be provided inside the frame body, and the user may indirectly operate the operation unit via a movable member provided on the frame body.

[0172] In the above embodiment, the second component 6 of the frame body 4 has a guide portion 635 having a guide surface 635B that is inclined toward the +Z direction as it moves toward the +Y direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the guide surface 635B need not be an inclined surface relative to the XY plane, but may be a surface parallel to the XY plane.

[0173] The guide portion 635 may not be located between the slit 633 and the opening 634, but may be located at the periphery of the second member 6 when viewed from the -Z direction. That is, the position of the guide portion may be changed as appropriate, and the number of guide portions may also be changed as appropriate.

[0174] In the above embodiment, the locking member 8 is provided at the end of the housing body 4 in the −Y direction which is the sliding direction when the cover member 7 is removed from the housing body 4. However, this is not limiting, and the position of the locking member in the housing body can be changed as appropriate.

[0175] In the above embodiment, the locking member 8 has the opening 86 avoiding the fixing member FM2 and the like, and the mounting portion 81 and the operating portion 84 are connected by two hinge portions 82 and two connecting portions 83. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the opening 86 is not essential, and the mounting portion 81 and the operating portion 84 may be connected by one hinge portion 82 and one connecting portion 83.

[0176] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the locking member 8 is formed of a synthetic resin, and the hinge portion 82 has elastically deformable flexibility. However, this is not limited to the above, and the locking member 8 may also be formed of a material other than a synthetic resin. In addition, the structure of the hinge portion is not limited to the above-mentioned structure. For example, the hinge portion may also be configured to include: a first connecting portion connected to the mounting portion 81, a second connecting portion connected to the operating portion 84 via the connecting portion 83, and a force-applying portion. In this case, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion may be rotatably combined with each other around a rotation axis along a prescribed direction, and the force-applying portion applies force to the second connecting portion and even the operating portion 84 in the -Z direction.

[0177] In the above embodiment, the pin 65 is inserted into the positioning hole 812, the insertion portion 815 is inserted into the slit 642 and temporarily locked in the second component 6, and the second component 6 is fixed to the first component 5, thereby holding the locking component 8 in the frame body 4. However, this is not limited to this, and the structure in which the locking component is held in the frame body is not limited to the above structure.

[0178] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the operating device 1 transmits the operation signal to the external device via infrared or wireless transmission. Specifically, the operating device 1 has: an infrared emitting unit 26, which transmits the operation signal by emitting infrared corresponding to the operation signal; and a communication unit 27, which transmits the operation signal via radio waves. However, it is not limited to this, and the operating device may also have only one of the infrared emitting unit 26 and the communication unit 27, or may use a communication unit other than infrared and radio waves to transmit the operation signal. In addition, for example, the operating device may also communicate with the external device via wire. Furthermore, the operating device 1 may not necessarily have the microphone 25.

[0179] In the above embodiment, the frame body 4 has a shape that is long in the +Y direction as the first direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the shape of the frame body 4 can be appropriately changed. In addition, if the frame body 4 has a shape that is long in the +Y direction, the user can easily grasp the sliding direction of the cover member 7 relative to the frame body 4, and the user can easily hold the operating device 1.

[0180] (Summary of the Invention)

[0181] Hereinafter, a summary of the present invention will be described.

[0182] An operating device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a frame, wherein the frame comprises: a frame body; a cover component which is mounted on the frame body by sliding along a first direction relative to the frame body and detaches from the frame body by sliding along a direction opposite to the first direction; and a locking component which is arranged on the frame body and locks the cover component, the locking component comprising: a mounting portion mounted on the frame body; a hinge portion connected to the mounting portion; an operating portion which is connected to the hinge portion and moves around the hinge portion and can be inserted into and protruded from the frame body; and a limiting portion which abuts against the cover component and limits the cover component from sliding in the opposite direction, wherein when the operating portion is inserted into the frame body, the limiting portion moves together with the operating portion and detaches from the cover component.

[0183] According to such a structure, when the cover member is mounted on the frame body, the limiting portion of the locking member abuts against the cover member, so that the cover member is restricted from sliding relative to the frame body in a direction opposite to the first direction, that is, sliding in a direction in which the cover member separates from the frame body. Thus, it is possible to prevent the cover member from separating from the frame body.

[0184] On the other hand, when the operation part is inserted into the frame body, the restriction part moves with the operation part around the hinge part and separates from the cover part, thereby allowing the cover part to slide in the direction opposite to the first direction and to be separated from the frame body.

[0185] In this way, when the cover member is installed on the frame body, the cover member is restricted from being disengaged by the restriction portion, and when the operating portion is inserted into the frame body, the cover member can be disengaged from the frame body. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the cover member from accidentally falling off from the frame body, and the cover member can be stably installed on the frame body.

[0186] In the above aspect, the housing body may include a placement portion where a battery can be placed, and the cover member may be a battery cover that covers the placement portion.

[0187] According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the cover member from falling off from the housing body and the battery installed in the installation portion from falling off.

[0188] In the above aspect, the restriction portion may be located between the hinge portion and the operation portion in the first direction.

[0189] Here, when the restricting part is arranged on the side opposite to the hinge part relative to the operating part, a slight movement of the operating part relative to the frame body causes the restricting part to move significantly. In this case, the cover part may accidentally fall off from the frame body due to the slight movement of the operating part.

[0190] In contrast, by positioning the limiting portion between the hinge portion and the operating portion in the first direction, it is possible to suppress the slight movement of the operating portion from causing the limiting portion to move to such an extent that the sliding restriction of the cover member by the limiting portion is released. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the cover member from accidentally falling off the frame body. In addition, it is possible to increase the amount of movement of the operating portion required to separate the limiting portion from the cover member, and to make the locking member smaller.

[0191] In the above aspect, the operation unit may be inserted into the housing body in a direction different from the first direction and the opposite direction.

[0192] According to such a configuration, since the sliding direction of the cover member with respect to the housing body is different from the insertion direction of the operation portion with respect to the housing body, the operation of removing the cover member from the housing body can be easily performed.

[0193] In the above aspect, the attachment portion may be located relative to the operation portion in a direction in which the operation portion is inserted into the housing body.

[0194] According to such a structure, the operating part overlaps with the mounting part in the insertion direction of the operating part relative to the frame body, so the locking member can be configured to be small. Therefore, the installation space of the locking member in the frame body can be reduced, and the frame and even the operating device can be miniaturized.

[0195] In the above-mentioned method, it may also be that the cover part has: a rising portion rising toward the frame body when the cover part is installed on the frame body, and a protruding portion protruding from the rising portion toward the first direction, the frame body has a hole portion for the protruding portion to be inserted when the cover part is installed on the frame body, and the limiting portion is arranged in a manner that can abut against the rising portion when the cover part is installed on the frame body.

[0196] According to such a structure, the protrusion inserted into the hole portion abuts against the end edge of the hole portion, thereby limiting the movement of the cover member relative to the frame body in the first direction and in a direction intersecting the first direction. In addition, the limiting portion abuts against the rising portion integrally provided with the protrusion portion, thereby limiting the movement of the cover member relative to the frame body in a direction opposite to the first direction. Therefore, the cover member can be stably mounted on the frame body.

[0197] In the above aspect, a plurality of the restricting portions may be provided at positions that are line-symmetrical about a central axis of the locking member along the first direction.

[0198] According to such a structure, the detachment of the cover member is restricted by the plurality of restricting portions, so that the state in which the cover member is attached to the frame body 4 can be stably maintained.

[0199] In the above aspect, the operation portion may be exposed to the outside of the frame.

[0200] According to such a structure, the cover member can be detached from the frame body by inserting the operation portion exposed to the outside of the frame into the frame body. Therefore, the detachment operation of the cover member from the frame body can be easily performed.

[0201] In the above aspect, the frame body may include a guide portion for guiding the cover member to slide in the first direction and the opposite direction, and the guide portion may include a guide surface that is inclined in a direction in which the cover member approaches the frame body as it moves toward the first direction.

[0202] According to such a structure, when the cover member slides in the first direction, the cover member approaches the frame body. Thus, the cover member can be mounted on the frame body while the frame body and the cover member are close to each other. When the cover member slides in the direction opposite to the first direction, the cover member separates from the frame body. Thus, the cover member can be easily separated from the frame body.

[0203] In the above aspect, the locking member may be provided at an end portion of the frame body in the opposite direction.

[0204] According to such a structure, the locking member is provided at the end of the sliding direction of the cover member which is restricted by the restricting portion in the frame body. Thus, when the cover member is detached from the frame body, the cover member can be easily slid in the direction opposite to the first direction. Therefore, the detachment operation of the cover member from the frame body can be easily implemented.

[0205] Explanation of symbols

[0206] 1: operating device; 2: device body; 21: circuit board; 25: microphone; 26: infrared ray emitting part; 3: frame; 4: frame body; 5: first part; 6: second part; 62: setting part; 633: slit (hole part); 635: guide part; 635B: guide surface; 7: cover part; 73: hook part; 731: rising part; 732: protrusion; 8: locking part; 81: mounting part; 82: hinge part; 83: connecting part; 84: operating part; 85: step part; 853: limiting part; Ax: center axis; BT: battery; FM1, FM2: fixing parts.

Claims

1. An operating device, comprising a frame, characterized in that: The frame has: Frame body; a cover member that is mounted on the frame body by sliding in a first direction relative to the frame body and is detached from the frame body by sliding in a direction opposite to the first direction; a locking member, which is provided on the frame body and locks the cover member; The locking member comprises: A mounting portion, which is mounted on the frame body; a hinge portion connected to the mounting portion; An operating part connected to the hinge part, movable around the hinge part, and capable of being inserted into the frame body and protruding from the frame body; a limiting portion abutting against the cover member to limit sliding movement of the cover member in the opposite direction; When the operation portion is inserted into the housing body, the restriction portion moves together with the operation portion and separates from the cover member.

2. The operating device according to claim 1, characterized in that The frame body has a setting portion where a battery can be set. The cover member is a battery cover that covers the installation portion.

3. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The restriction portion is located between the hinge portion and the operating portion in the first direction.

4. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The operation portion is inserted into the housing body in a direction different from the first direction and the opposite direction.

5. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The mounting portion is located relative to the operating portion in a direction in which the operating portion is inserted into the frame body.

6. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The cover member has: a rising portion which stands toward the frame body when the cover member is mounted on the frame body; a protrusion protruding from the rising portion toward the first direction, The frame body has a hole into which the protrusion is inserted when the cover member is attached to the frame body. The restricting portion is provided so as to be contactable with the rising portion when the cover member is attached to the frame body.

7. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A plurality of the restricting portions are provided at positions that are line-symmetrical about a central axis of the locking member along the first direction.

8. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The operation portion is exposed to the outside of the frame.

9. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The frame body has a guide portion for guiding the cover member to slide in the first direction and the opposite direction. The guide portion includes a guide surface that is inclined in a direction in which the cover member approaches the housing body as it moves toward the first direction.

10. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The locking member is provided at an end portion of the frame body in the opposite direction.

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