Operation device

Abstract

To provide an operation device capable of giving a user a tactile sensation of pressing during a push operation.SOLUTION: An operation device 1 is schematically configured to include: a housing part 2 disposed on a display surface 50 of a touch panel 5 that displays a touch image 52 for receiving a touch operation; and a button part 3 supported by the housing part 2, the button part 3 having an operation surface 300 to be pushed, the operation surface 300 being positioned above the touch image 52 and transmitting the touch image 52 so as to be visually confirmed, the push operation displacing a tip part 35 until the tip part becomes in contact with the display surface 50 so that the touch panel 5 receives the touch operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] As a conventional technique, a touch panel device is known that includes a detection information output means that outputs a distance detection value, which is a value corresponding to the distance between a touch panel unit and an operating finger, and the position of the operating finger as detection information, and an operation detection means that detects a push operation or a slide operation by referring to the detection information output from the detection information output means (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The operation detection means of this touch panel device can detect push operations and slide operations by differentiating the detection sensitivity between push operations and slide operations based on the change in the distance detection value before and after the operating finger comes into contact with the touch panel section and the movement direction of the operating finger determined from the change in the position of the operating finger. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-242924 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In conventional touch panel devices, the touch panel does not displace in response to a push operation, so the user does not get the tactile sensation of pressing down when performing a push operation, as is the case with physical switches.

[0006] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an operating device that can give a user a tactile sensation of being pressed when performing a push operation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] One aspect of the present invention provides an operating device that includes a housing that is placed on a display surface of a touch panel that displays a touch image that accepts touch operations, and a button unit that is supported by the housing, has an operating surface on which push operations are performed that is located above the touch image and makes the touch image visible through the operating surface, and has a tip that is displaced by a push operation to come into contact with the display surface, causing the touch panel to accept touch operations. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to give the user a tactile sensation of being pressed during a push operation. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1(a) is a perspective view showing an example of an operating device according to a first embodiment, FIG. 1(b) is a top view showing an example of the operating device, and FIG. 1(c) is a top view showing an example of a button section. [Figure 2] FIG. 2(a) is a diagram showing an example of a touch panel before an operating device according to the first embodiment is attached, FIG. 2(b) is a diagram showing an example of a touch panel after an operating device is attached, and FIG. 2(c) is a diagram showing an example of an end portion of the operating device. [Figure 3] FIG. 3(a) is an example of a cross-sectional view of the operating device according to the first embodiment before the push operation, taken along line AA in FIG. 1(c) and viewed from the direction of the arrow, and FIG. 3(b) is an example of a cross-sectional view after the push operation. [Figure 4] FIG. 4(a) is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the operating device according to the second embodiment before a push operation, and FIG. 4(b) is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the operating device according to the second embodiment after a push operation. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of an operating device according to the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] (Summary of the embodiment) The operating device according to the embodiment is generally configured to include a housing that is placed on the display surface of a touch panel that displays a touch image that accepts touch operations, and a button unit that is supported by the housing, has an operating surface on which push operations are performed that is positioned above the touch image and makes the touch image visible through the operating surface, and has a tip that is displaced by a push operation to come into contact with the display surface, causing the touch panel to accept touch operations.

[0011] This operation device transmits the touch image, which is the object of operation, through the operation surface, so that the user can recognize the touch image before performing the push operation, and the button part displaces with the push operation, so that the user can more easily recognize the touch image, which is the object of operation, and can get the tactile sensation that accompanies the push operation, compared to when this configuration is not adopted.

[0012] [First embodiment] (Overview of operation device 1) FIG. 1(a) is a perspective view showing an example of an operating device according to a first embodiment, FIG. 1(b) is a top view showing an example of the operating device, and FIG. 1(c) is a top view showing an example of a button section. FIG. 2(a) is a diagram showing an example of a touch panel before an operating device according to the first embodiment is attached, FIG. 2(b) is a diagram showing an example of a touch panel after the operating device is attached, and FIG. 2(c) is a diagram showing an example of an end portion of the operating device. FIG. 3(a) is an example of a cross-sectional view of the operating device according to the first embodiment, taken along line AA in FIG. 1(c) before a push operation and viewed from the direction of the arrow, and FIG. 3(b) is an example of a cross-sectional view after a push operation. Note that in each of the figures according to the embodiments described below, the ratios and shapes between figures may differ from the actual ratios and shapes.

[0013] As shown in Figures 1(a) to 2(b), the operating device 1 of this embodiment is configured to be attached to a touch panel 5, so that an operation on a touch image 52 is converted from a touch operation to a push operation, giving the user a tactile sensation like that of a physical switch that cannot be obtained by a touch operation.

[0014] As an example, the touch panel 5 is mounted on a vehicle and controls the vehicle's on-board devices. Examples of the control objects include a vehicle control device that controls the overall vehicle settings and automatic driving functions, an air conditioning device that adjusts the temperature inside the vehicle, a navigation device that displays a map of the current location and provides guidance to the destination, a seat device that controls the position and tilt of the seat, and a music and video playback device that plays music and videos. As an example, the touch panel 5 can switch these control objects by touching the touch image 52, that is, can switch the functions assigned to the touch image 52. Note that the touch panel 5 can also operate, for example, a mobile device connected via wire or wirelessly as the control object.

[0015] As an example, the operation device 1 is attached to such a touch panel 5 to provide the user with an operation feel similar to that of a physical switch, and is used as a multi-functional operation device in a limited space. Furthermore, the operation device 1 is not limited to touch panels 5 that operate in-vehicle devices, but can be used for touch panels 5 that operate a wide range of electronic devices. An overview of the operation device 1 will be described below.

[0016] As shown in Figures 1(a) to 3(c), the operating device 1 is generally configured to include a housing 2 that is placed on a display surface 50 of a touch panel 5 that displays a touch image 52 that accepts touch operations, and a button unit 3 that is supported by the housing 2, has an operating surface 300 on which push operations are performed that is positioned above the touch image 52 and makes the touch image 52 visible through it, and has a tip portion 35 that is displaced by a push operation to come into contact with the display surface 50, causing the touch panel 5 to accept a touch operation.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b), the operation device 1 includes a guide portion 22 that guides the displacement of the button portion 3 by a touch operation; The push button has an elastic body arranged between the button and the guide and applies an elastic force to return the button to its initial position before the push operation.

[0018] As shown in Fig. 2(a), the touch panel 5 of this embodiment is configured to display a display image 54 and detect a touch operation on a touch image 52. The touch panel 5 includes, for example, a display unit such as a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, a micro LED (Light-Emitting Diode) display, electronic paper, or a rear projector. The touch panel 5 also includes, for example, a touch detection unit that uses a pressure-sensitive method, a capacitance method, an electromagnetic induction method, an ultrasonic method, an infrared method, or an infrared camera method. The touch panel 5 of this embodiment detects a touch operation using, for example, a capacitance method.

[0019] The operation device 1 is arranged so as to cover the touch panel 5, but is not limited to this, and may be arranged so as to cover part of the touch panel 5.

[0020] (Configuration of chassis 2) 1(a) and 1(b), the housing 2 has a rectangular shape corresponding to the touch panel 5 to which it is attached, but is not limited to this and may have a shape corresponding to the arrangement and shape of the touch image 52. The housing 2 is formed using a resin material such as silicone, acrylic, or polycarbonate, for example. An overview of the housing 2 will be described below.

[0021] The housing 2 has a plurality of button sections 3 corresponding to the touch images 52. Note that the button sections 3 in this embodiment have the same shape and are arranged at equal intervals according to the touch images 52, but are not limited to this and may have different shapes or may be arranged at different intervals.

[0022] Furthermore, the housing 2 is configured to block light from the touch panel 5, as shown in FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b).

[0023] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b), the housing 2 is composed of a lower housing 20 and an upper housing 21. The lower housing 20 is disposed in close contact with the display surface 50 of the touch panel 5, allowing for easy attachment and detachment. As shown in FIG. 2(c), the lower housing 20 has a shape in which an end 25 wraps around the rear surface 51 of the touch panel 5. As an example, the end 25 of the housing 2 is grounded, so that the housing 2 is grounded as a whole. Note that, as an example, the housing 2 may be grounded immediately before the capacitance detection period of the touch panel 5, and may not be grounded at other times. The lower housing 20 and the upper housing 21 may be formed of the same material or different materials.

[0024] The upper housing 21 has a plurality of openings 210 through which the button section 3 protrudes. In the housing 2 of this embodiment, the upper housing 21 has light-blocking properties. As shown in FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b), the upper housing 21 preferably has a transmittance that makes it difficult for the user to see the background image 53 of the touch image 52. Therefore, for example, the upper housing 21 has a transmittance of 10% or less for light 55 from the touch panel 5, and more preferably 5% or less.

[0025] As shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b), the guide portion 22 is formed integrally with the lower housing 20, but is not limited to this and may be configured to be attached to the lower housing 20.

[0026] 1(c), the guide portion 22 has, for example, a rectangular tubular shape corresponding to the shape of the button portion 3. The guide portion 22 may also have a cylindrical shape.

[0027] The guide portion 22 is generally configured to include an outer wall 220 , an outer wall upper portion 221 , an inner wall 222 and an inner wall protrusion 223 .

[0028] The outer wall 220 is an outer wall of the guide portion 22. The inner wall 222 is provided inside the outer wall 220. A groove 224 is formed between the outer wall 220 and the inner wall 222. The elastic body 4 is disposed in the groove 224.

[0029] The upper outer wall portion 221 corresponds to the bottom surface of the upper part of the rectangular tube. As an example, the upper outer wall portion 221 may be configured so that an upper surface 221a comes into contact with the button portion 3 during a push operation, but does not come into contact with the button portion 3. Furthermore, when the button portion 3 is located in the initial position 10, the lower surface 221b of the upper outer wall portion 221 comes into contact with the button portion 3, preventing the button portion 3 from coming off the housing 2.

[0030] An upper opening 221c is provided in the center of the outer wall upper part 221. The button part 3 is inserted into this upper opening 221c. The upper opening 221c comes into contact with the button part 3 and guides the displacement of the button part 3 when it is pushed.

[0031] As shown in Figures 3(a) and 3(b), the inner wall 222 is lower in height than the outer wall 220. The inner wall 222 is provided with an inner wall protrusion 223 that protrudes inward. An end face 223a of this inner wall protrusion 223 comes into contact with the button part 3 to guide the movement of the button part 3 in response to a push operation. Note that the guide part 22 may be configured so that one of the upper opening 221c and the end face 223a comes into contact with the button part 3.

[0032] (Button section 3 configuration) 3(a) and 3(b), the button section 3 is generally configured to include a key top 30, a support 31, a fringe 32, and a fringe protrusion 33. The button section 3 is formed using a transparent resin such as acrylic or polycarbonate so that the user can see the touch image 52 through the key top 30. Therefore, for example, the button section 3 has a transmittance of light 55 from the touch panel 5 that is greater than 10%, and more preferably 20% or greater.

[0033] As described above, the touch panel 5 detects touch operations using a capacitance method. In the present embodiment, the button part 3 and the tip part 35 are conductive, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that at least the tip part 35 is conductive.

[0034] As shown in Figures 3(a) and 3(b), the button unit 3 has a detection electrode 34 electrically connected to the tip portion 35 via the rear surface 301 of the key top 30 and the inner surface 310 of the support 31. The detection electrode 34 is, for example, a transparent electrode made of ITO (Indium-Tin Oxide). The detection electrode 34 has a size corresponding to the operation surface 300 of the key top 30, for example.

[0035] As a modified example, the button part 3 may not have the detection electrode 34. Alternatively, the button part 3 may not have the detection electrode 34, and may be made conductive by mixing a conductive filler or the like to the extent that the transmittance is not reduced.

[0036] 3(a) and 3(b), by a push operation, the user's operating finger 9 is electrically connected to the touch panel 5 via the detection electrode 34 and the tip portion 35. The touch panel 5 detects the touch operation on the touch image 52 through this electrical connection.

[0037] As an example, the key top 30 has a rectangular shape. As an example, the key top 30 has an operation surface 300 with four sides sloping downward as inclined portions 302. The inclined portions 302 have contact surfaces 303 that come into contact with the upper surface 221a of the outer wall upper portion 221 of the guide portion 22 upon a push operation.

[0038] The support pillar 31 is provided on the back surface 301. The support pillar 31 has a rectangular cylindrical shape that corresponds to the shape of the upper opening 221c of the guide portion 22. When the key top 30 is in the initial position 10, the outer surface 311 of the support pillar 31 contacts the upper opening 221c to guide displacement during a push operation. When the key top 30 is in the push position 11, the outer surface 311 of the support pillar 31 contacts the upper opening 221c and the end surface 223a.

[0039] The fringe 32 is provided to protrude from the outer surface 311 of the support 31. The fringe 32 has a fringe protrusion 33 protruding from a lower surface 321. In the initial position 10, the upper surface 320 of the fringe 32 is in contact with the lower surface 221b of the upper portion 221 of the outer wall of the guide part 22.

[0040] A groove 225 is formed between the fringe protrusion 33 and the guide part 22, and an elastic body 4 is disposed in this groove 225. When the fringe protrusion 33 is pushed, the lower surface 330 comes into contact with the upper surface 222a of the inner wall 222 of the guide part 22.

[0041] The push position 11 of the button unit 3 is determined by contact between the inclined portion 302 and the upper surface 221a of the guide unit 22, and by contact between the lower surface 330 and the upper surface 222a of the inner wall 222. In other words, the button unit 3 is configured so that these contacts prevent it from being displaced from the push position 11 by a push operation. Note that the button unit 3 may also be configured so that at least one of the contact between the inclined portion 302 and the upper surface 221a of the guide unit 22 and the contact between the lower surface 330 and the upper surface 222a of the inner wall 222 occurs.

[0042] Tip 35 is provided at the end of support 31. This tip 35 comes into contact with display surface 50 of touch panel 5 when pushed. Therefore, tip 35 is made of an elastic conductive material. As an example, tip 35 is made of synthetic rubber such as silicone or natural rubber mixed with a conductive filler. Tip 35 is configured to come into contact with touch panel 5 at push position 11 and elastically deform.

[0043] The tip portion 35 may be provided on the entire support 31 or on a part of it.

[0044] (Configuration of elastic body 4) The elastic body 4 is configured as a rectangular coil spring. However, the elastic body 4 is not limited to a coil spring, and may be made of rubber or other elastic material that can impart elasticity to the button portion 3.

[0045] (About transparent image 6) The button section 3 is configured so that the key tops 30 and the detection electrodes 34 transmit light 55 from the touch panel 5. Therefore, the user can visually recognize the touch image 52 as a transmission image 6 through the operation surface 300.

[0046] The housing 2 is configured so as not to transmit light 55 from the touch panel 5. Therefore, of the background image 53 displayed around the touch image 52, only the transmission image 6 can be seen through the operating device 1, as shown in FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b).

[0047] An example of the operation of the operating device 1 of this embodiment will be described below.

[0048] (operation) When a user pushes the operation surface 300, the button section 3 is displaced from the initial position 10 to the push position 11. When the button section 3 is displaced, the elastic body 4 is compressed and accumulates elastic force. At this time, the button section 3 is displaced toward the touch panel 5 while being guided by the guide section 22.

[0049] When the button unit 3 reaches the push position 11, the inclined portion 302 comes into contact with the upper surface 221a of the guide unit 22, and the lower surface 330 comes into contact with the upper surface 222a of the inner wall 222, and further the tip portion 35 comes into contact with the display surface 50. This tip portion 35 comes into contact with an area of ​​the touch image 52 where a touch operation can be detected. This push operation is the same as when the user's operating finger 9 has performed a touch operation on the display surface 50 via the detection electrode 34 and the tip portion 35, and the touch panel 5 detects the touch operation.

[0050] When the push operation is completed, the elastic force accumulated in the elastic body 4 displaces the button part 3 from the push position 11 toward the initial position 10. Then, the upper surface 320 of the fringe 32 comes into contact with the lower surface 221b of the outer wall upper part 221 of the guide part 22, and the button part 3 returns to the initial position 10.

[0051] (Effects of the first embodiment) The operation device 1 according to this embodiment can provide a tactile sensation when a push operation is performed. Specifically, the operation device 1 allows the touch image 52 to be transmitted through the operation surface 300, so that the user can perform the push operation after recognizing the touch image 52. Furthermore, in the operation device 1, the button unit 3 is displaced in association with the push operation, thereby indirectly touching the touch image 52. Therefore, compared to a case where this configuration is not adopted, the user can more easily recognize the touch image 52 of the operation target and can obtain a tactile sensation associated with the push operation.

[0052] Since the housing 2 of the operating device 1 is grounded, the accuracy of detecting the capacitance is improved compared to when the housing 2 is not grounded.

[0053] Since the operating device 1 has the detection electrode 34 electrically connected to the tip portion 35, the accuracy of detecting the capacitance is improved compared to when this configuration is not adopted.

[0054] When a user operates the touch panel 5, it is difficult for the user to operate it by feel because the display surface 50 is smooth. However, in the operation device 1, the button section 3 protrudes from the housing 2, so the user can recognize the button section 3 even by feel, making it easy to operate.

[0055] [Second embodiment] The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that it has a pantograph mechanism.

[0056] Fig. 4(a) is a cross-sectional view showing an example of an operating device according to a second embodiment before a push operation, and Fig. 4(b) is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the operating device after a push operation. In the embodiments described below, parts having the same functions and configurations as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0057] As shown in Figures 4(a) and 4(b), the operating device 1 of this embodiment is generally configured to include a pantograph mechanism unit 7 that is arranged between the button unit 3 and the guide unit 22 and suppresses tilting displacement of the button unit 3 due to a push operation.

[0058] The pantograph mechanism 7 is provided on two opposing sides of the key top 30. That is, Figures 4(a) and 4(b) show one of the pantograph mechanism 7. These pantograph mechanism 7 have the same configuration.

[0059] The pantograph mechanism 7 is configured to include a first shaft 71 and a second shaft 72. The first shaft 71 and the second shaft 72 are integrated by a connecting pin 73. The first shaft 71 and the second shaft 72 rotate around the connecting pin 73.

[0060] The first shaft 71 has a tip pin 710 inserted into a guide hole 740 of the support portion 74 of the key top 30. This guide hole 740 is an elongated hole. The tip pin 710 can move along the guide hole 740. Furthermore, the first shaft 71 has a tip pin 711 inserted into a guide hole 750 of the support portion 75 on the upper surface 221a of the guide portion 22. This guide hole 750 is an elongated hole. The tip pin 711 can move along the guide hole 750.

[0061] The second shaft 72 has a tip pin 720 inserted into a guide hole 760 of the support portion 76 of the key top 30. This guide hole 760 is an elongated hole. The tip pin 720 can move along the guide hole 760. The second shaft 72 has a tip pin 721 inserted into a guide hole 770 of the support portion 77 on the upper surface 221a of the guide portion 22. This guide hole 770 is an elongated hole. The tip pin 721 can move along the guide hole 770.

[0062] Supporting portion 74 and supporting portion 77 move closer to each other in response to a pushing operation, and supporting portion 75 and supporting portion 76 move closer to each other in response to a pushing operation.

[0063] When the user performs a push operation, the button unit 3 is displaced from the initial position 10 to the push position 11. At this time, the first shaft 71 and the second shaft 72 of the pantograph mechanism unit 7 rotate in opposite directions around the connecting pin 73. When displacing from the initial position 10 to the push position 11, as shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), the first shaft 71 rotates clockwise and the second shaft 72 rotates counterclockwise.

[0064] Furthermore, when the push operation is completed, the button unit 3 is displaced from the push position 11 to the initial position 10 by the elastic force of the elastic body 4. At this time, the first shaft 71 and the second shaft 72 of the pantograph mechanism unit 7 rotate around the connecting pin 73 in the direction opposite to that during the push operation. When displacing from the push position 11 to the initial position 10, as shown in Figures 4(a) and 4(b), the first shaft 71 rotates counterclockwise and the second shaft 72 rotates clockwise.

[0065] Even if the push operation is performed at a position away from the center of the operation surface 300, the first shaft 71 and the second shaft 72 arranged below the opposing sides of the operation surface 300 rotate in unison, so that tilted displacement of the button part 3 is suppressed.

[0066] (Effects of the second embodiment) The operating device 1 of this embodiment has the pantograph mechanism unit 7, which reduces tilting displacement of the button unit 3 compared to a case where this configuration is not employed. Therefore, the operating device 1 reduces tilting displacement of the button unit 3, which reduces the possibility of only a part of the tip 35 coming into contact with the display surface 50, improving the detection accuracy of the touch panel 5.

[0067] [Third embodiment] The third embodiment differs from the other embodiments in that the touch panel is not of the capacitive type.

[0068] 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of an operating device according to the third embodiment. The touch panel 5 of this embodiment is, for example, a pressure-sensitive type, an ultrasonic type, an infrared type, or an infrared camera type touch panel.

[0069] In this touch panel 5, the tip of the button unit 3 does not have to be conductive. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 5, the tip of the support 31 of the button unit 3 forms a tip portion 36. When this tip portion 36 comes into contact with the display surface 50, the touch panel 5 can detect a touch operation.

[0070] (Effects of the third embodiment) The operating device 1 of this embodiment does not require a conductive tip portion, and therefore, compared to a case in which this configuration is not adopted, the number of parts can be reduced, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0071] According to at least one of the embodiments described above, the operating device 1 can provide a tactile sensation when a push operation is performed.

[0072] Although several embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments and modifications are merely examples and do not limit the scope of the invention as claimed. These novel embodiments and modifications may be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, modifications, etc. may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, not all combinations of features described in these embodiments and modifications are necessarily essential to solving the problems of the invention. Furthermore, these embodiments and modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents as defined in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 1...operation device, 2...casing, 3...button section, 4...elastic body, 5...touch panel, 6...transparent image, 7...pantograph mechanism section, 9...operating finger, 10...initial position, 11...push position, 20...lower casing, 21...upper casing, 22...guide section, 25...end section, 30...key top, 31...support, 32...fringe, 33...fringe convex section, 34...detection electrode, 35, 36...tip section, 50...display surface, 51...back surface, 52...touch image, 53...background image, 54...display image, 55...light, 71...first shaft, 72...second shaft, 73...coupling pin, 74...Support part, 75...Support part, 76...Support part, 77...Support part, 210...Opening, 220...Outer wall, 221...Outer wall upper part, 221a...Top surface, 221b...Bottom surface, 221c...Top opening, 222...Inner wall, 222a...Top surface, 223...Inner wall convex part, 223a...End surface, 224,22 5...Groove, 300...Operation surface, 301...Back surface, 302...Slanted part, 303...Contact surface, 310...Inner surface, 311...Outer surface, 320...Top surface, 321...Bottom surface, 330...Bottom surface, 710,711...Tip pin, 720,721...Tip pin, 740,750,760,770...Guide hole

Claims

1. a housing placed on a display surface of a touch panel that displays a touch image that accepts touch operations; a button unit supported by the housing, having an operation surface on which a push operation is performed positioned above the touch image and allowing the touch image to be visible through the button unit, and having a tip portion displaced by the push operation to come into contact with the display surface, causing the touch panel to accept the touch operation; An operating device comprising:

2. the housing has a plurality of the button units corresponding to the touch image; The operating device according to claim 1 .

3. The housing blocks light from the touch panel. The operating device according to claim 2 .

4. a guide portion that guides the displacement of the button portion due to the touch operation; an elastic member disposed between the button portion and the guide portion, the elastic member applying an elastic force to return the button portion to its initial position before the push operation; Equipped with The operating device according to claim 3 .

5. The button portion and the tip portion are conductive. The operating device according to claim 4 .

6. a pantograph mechanism that suppresses tilting displacement of the button portion due to the push operation; The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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