Switching device

Abstract

A switch device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a switching contact member; a common contact member; a movable contact member that is disposed between the switching contact member and the common contact member and that can electrically connect the switching contact member and the common contact member; and a holding member that holds the movable contact member. The movable contact member is provided with a switch-side sliding contact part that is capable of sliding contact with the switching contact member and a common-side elastic contact part that elastically contacts the common contact member. The holding member is rotatable about a rotation axis that is along a direction intersecting the direction in which the movable contact member extends, and is capable of switching between a first connection state and a second connection state via rotation of the holding member. Because the rotation axis of the holding member passes through the common contact member, it is possible to increase the stability of conduction at an operation fulcrum point of the movable contact member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a switch device.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a switch including a base, at least one fixed contact provided on the base, a movable contact that contacts the fixed contact, a sliding body rotatably supported by the base, a cover attached to the base so as to cover the sliding body, an operation lever rotatably supported by the base or the cover, and an elastic body connected to the sliding body and the operation lever and biasing them in a direction to draw them closer.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Disclosure of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In a switch device, since the connection state is switched by the movement of the movable contact member with respect to the switching contact member, ensuring conductivity at the operating fulcrum of the movable contact member is related to the operating reliability of the switch device.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a switch device capable of enhancing the stability of conductivity at the operating fulcrum of the movable contact member.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A switch device according to one aspect of the invention comprises a switching contact member, a common contact member, a movable contact member disposed between the switching contact member and the common contact member and capable of electrically connecting the switching contact member and the common contact member, and a holding member for holding the movable contact member, wherein the movable contact member comprises a switching-side sliding contact portion that can slide against the switching contact member and a common-side elastic contact portion that elastically contacts the common contact member, the holding member is rotatable about a pivot axis along a direction intersecting the extending direction of the movable contact member, and the rotation of the holding member allows switching between a first connection state and a second connection state, and the pivot axis of the holding member passes through the common contact member.

[0007] With this configuration, the rotation axis of the retaining member passes through the common contact member, which reduces or suppresses the sliding of the common elastic contact portion, thus ensuring stable contact between the common contact member and the common elastic contact portion.

[0008] In the above-described switch device, the pivot axis of the retaining member may be configured to pass through the common-side elastic contact portion. In this way, by having the pivot axis pass through not only the common contact member but also the common-side elastic contact portion, even if vibrations, particularly vibrations along the extension direction of the retaining member, occur in the movable contact member when the retaining member rotates, the contact state between the common-side elastic contact portion and the common contact member is less likely to become unstable.

[0009] In the first connection state of the above-described switch device, when the direction along the direction of movement of the movable contact member is designated as the first direction, the direction in which the movable contact member extends perpendicular to the first direction is designated as the second direction, and the direction perpendicular to both the first and second directions and along the pivot axis is designated as the third direction, the common-side elastic contact portion may be configured to have a pair of clamping pieces aligned in the third direction that can clamp the common contact member. As a result, since the pivot axis is aligned in the third direction, even if vibrations occur in the movable contact member in the in-plane direction of the plane including the first and second directions, the conductivity between the common-side elastic contact portion and the common contact member will not become unstable. Furthermore, since the common-side elastic contact portion clamps the common contact member with a pair of clamping pieces aligned in the third direction, even if vibrations occur in the movable contact member in the third direction, the instability of the conductivity between the common-side elastic contact portion and the common contact member is suppressed.

[0010] In the above-described switch device, the pivot axis of the retaining member may be configured to pass through at least one of the pair of clamping pieces. In this way, by having the pivot axis pass through the clamping piece, even if vibration occurs in the movable contact member when the retaining member rotates, the contact state between the clamping piece and the common contact member is less likely to become unstable. Naturally, it is more stable if the pivot axis passes through both clamping pieces.

[0011] In the above-described switch device, the holding member may be configured to hold a plurality of movable contact members arranged in a third direction. The configuration in which the holding member holds a plurality of movable contact members increases the redundancy of the switch operation.

[0012] In the above-described switch device, the common contact member may be fixed to the case, and the rotation axis of the retaining member may be set by the rotation of a contact end provided on the retaining member while contacting a receiving portion provided on the case. In such a configuration, the contact portion that defines the rotation axis is not a conductive portion, so even if vibration occurs in this contact portion, it does not affect the conductive state.

[0013] In the above-described switch device, the switching contact member may have two independent contact portions, and the first connection state is a first conductive state in which one of the two contacts is electrically connected to the movable contact member, and the second connection state is a second conductive state in which the other of the two contacts is electrically connected to the movable contact member. In this configuration, switching between the first conductive state and the second conductive state is performed by switching the contact between the movable contact member and the two contact portions.

[0014] The above-described switch device may also be configured to include a snap-action mechanism. When a snap-action mechanism is included, the movable contact member is prone to vibration relative to the common contact member during snap-action operation. However, even in such cases, the vibration is less likely to affect the conductivity between the movable contact member and the common contact member.

[0015] In the above-described switch device, the first connection state may be a conductive state in which the contacts of the movable contact member are electrically connected, and the second connection state may be a non-conductive state in which there is no electrical connection to the contacts. This allows switching between the conductive state and the non-conductive state. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a switch device that can improve the stability of conductivity at the pivot point of the movable contact member. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of the external appearance of a switch device according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a side view of a switch device according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a plan view of a switch device according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a disassembled perspective view of a switch device according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of the retaining member and the movable contact member. [Figure 6]It is a side view for explaining the operation of the movable contact member. [Figure 7] It is an enlarged side view of the common side elastic contact portion. [Figure 8] It is an enlarged perspective view of the common side elastic contact portion. [Figure 9] It is a partial cross-sectional perspective view for explaining the contact end portion and the receiving portion. [Figure 10] It is an enlarged perspective view for explaining the contact end portion and the receiving portion. [Figure 11] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the switch device. [Figure 12] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the switch device. [Figure 13] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the switch device. [Figure 14] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the switch device. [Figure 15] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the switch device. [Figure 16] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the switch device. [Figure 17] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the switch device. [Figure 18] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the switch device. [Figure 19] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the switch device. [Figure 20] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the switch device. [Figure 21] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the switch device. [Figure 22] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the switch device.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the members once described will be omitted as appropriate.

[0019] (Overview of the switch device) Figure 1 is an external perspective view of a switch device according to one embodiment. Figure 2 is a side view of a switch device according to one embodiment. Figure 3 is a plan view of a switch device according to one embodiment. Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a switch device according to one embodiment. For convenience, in the following explanation, the Z1-Z2 direction in the diagram will be considered the Z-axis direction (up and down direction), the X1-X2 direction will be considered the X-axis direction (front and back direction), and the Y1-Y2 direction will be considered the Y-axis direction (left and right direction). Furthermore, the Z-axis direction will be considered an example of the "first direction," the X-axis direction an example of the "second direction," and the Y-axis direction an example of the "third direction."

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the switch device 100 comprises a case 110, a slider 130, and a holder 150. The case 110 has a hollow structure with an open top and a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The top opening of the case 110 is closed by a flat plate-shaped lid 112.

[0021] As shown in Figure 4, the lid 112 has a circular opening 112A through which the slider 130 passes. A columnar pivot portion 112B is provided on the lower surface of the lid 112, hanging downward. At the lower end of the pivot portion 112B, a first shaft portion 112C is formed, which is downwardly convex with a curved tip. The first shaft portion 112C abuts against the upper bearing surface 161A of the first actuator 161 of the movable unit 160, thereby pivotally supporting the first actuator 161 from above.

[0022] The slider 130 is a generally cylindrical member that is pressed down. The slider 130 is provided through the opening 112A of the lid 112, with a portion of it protruding above the upper surface of the lid 112. The slider 130 is also provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction) relative to the case 110.

[0023] The switch device 100 can switch between conductive and non-conductive states when the slider 130 is pressed. Specifically, the switch device 100 is in a first connected state when the slider 130 is not pressed. When the slider 130 is pressed, the switch device 100 switches to a second connected state. The first connected state may be a first conductive state and the second connected state may be a second conductive state, or the first connected state may be a conductive state and the second connected state may be a non-conductive state.

[0024] The holder 150 is an annular member that covers the upper surface of the lid 112 and surrounds the slider 130. The holder 150 has a pair of hooks 152 that hang downward from its outer peripheral edge. The holder 150 is attached to the case 110 by each of the pair of hooks 152 engaging with each of a pair of claws 114 provided on each of a pair of parallel sides of the case 110. In this way, the holder 150 secures the lid 112 to the case 110. For example, the holder 150 is formed by processing a metal plate.

[0025] (Configuration of the switch device) The switch device 100 comprises a holder 150, a cover 112, a slider 130, a movable unit 160, and a case 110. In other words, in addition to the configuration described in Figures 1 to 3, the switch device 100 includes the movable unit 160 shown in Figure 4 inside the case 110.

[0026] The case 110 has a space 110A with an open top. A portion of the lower side (Z2 side) of the slider 130 and the movable unit 160 are housed within the space 110A. For example, the case 110 is formed by injection molding using a relatively rigid insulating material (e.g., rigid resin).

[0027] The movable unit 160 is composed of multiple movable parts. The movable unit 160 operates in conjunction with the up-and-down movement caused by the pressing operation of the slider 130, thereby switching the switch device 100 between a first connection state and a second connection state by a snap action.

[0028] The movable unit 160 includes a switching contact member 170, a movable contact member 165, and a holding member 166. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the retaining member and the movable contact member. As shown in Figure 5, the movable contact member 165 and the retaining member 166 are movably mounted relative to the switching contact member 170. For example, the movable contact member 165 and the retaining member 166 are pivotably supported in the case 110 and are mounted to slide relative to the switching contact member 170 by the vertical movement accompanying the pressing operation of the slider 130.

[0029] The base member 180, formed of an insulating material, is provided with at least two contacts (first contact 171, second contact 172) of the switching contact member 170, a common contact member 173, and terminals 175. Each of the two contacts (first contact 171, second contact 172) of the switching contact member 170 and the common contact member 173 is electrically connected to one of the multiple terminals 175. When the movable unit 160 is housed in the space 110A of the case 110, the multiple terminals 175 are arranged to be exposed from the bottom surface of the case 110.

[0030] The movable contact member 165 is positioned between the switching contact member 170 and the common contact member 173, and is provided to electrically connect the switching contact member 170 and the common contact member 173. The two contacts of the switching contact member 170 (first contact 171 and second contact 172) are spaced apart from each other in the Z-axis direction, and the movable contact member 165 moves (for example, slides) in the Z-axis direction (first direction) between the two contacts (first contact 171 and second contact 172), thereby switching the electrical connection between the common contact member 173 and either of the two contacts (first contact 171 and second contact 172).

[0031] For example, as shown in Figure 5, when the movable contact member 165 is in contact with the first contact 171, it is a first connection state in which the first contact 171 and the common contact member 173 are electrically connected via the movable contact member 165. On the other hand, when the movable contact member 165 is in contact with the second contact 172, it is a second connection state in which the second contact 172 and the common contact member 173 are electrically connected via the movable contact member 165. This switching of connection states is performed by the up and down movement of the slider 130 when it is pressed.

[0032] The movable contact member 165, which switches the connection state, is held by a retaining member 166 made of an insulating material. The retaining member 166 is pivotably supported relative to the case 110, and this pivoting motion switches the connection position of the movable contact member 165 with respect to the switching contact member 170.

[0033] The movable contact member 165 has a main body portion 165C extending along the X-axis direction (second direction), a switching-side sliding contact portion 165A, and a common-side elastic contact portion 165B. The switching-side sliding contact portion 165A is provided so as to be able to slide against the switching contact member 170. The switching-side sliding contact portion 165A has a pair of contact pieces 165Aa. The pair of contact pieces 165Aa are provided on one end side of the main body portion 165C (X1 side in the X1-X2 direction), extend along the X-axis direction, and are arranged side by side in the Y-axis direction (third direction) so as to be able to clamp the switching contact member 170. The common-side elastic contact portion 165B is the portion that elastically contacts the common contact member 173 and is provided on a different part of the main body portion 165C from the portion where the pair of contact pieces 165Aa are provided (for example, the other end side of the main body portion 165C (X2 side in the X1-X2 direction)). The common-side elastic contact portion 165B may have a pair of clamping pieces 165Ba. The pair of clamping pieces 165Ba of the common-side elastic contact portion 165B are arranged side by side in the Y-axis direction so as to be able to clamp the common contact member 173.

[0034] The movable contact member 165 is formed, for example, by press-forming a springy metallic material. The movable contact member 165 is a separate component from the retaining member 166, which is made of an insulating material, and is assembled to the retaining member 166. Multiple movable contact members 165 may be attached to a single retaining member 166.

[0035] In this embodiment, two movable contact members 165 are arranged side by side in the Y-axis direction on the holding member 166. In addition, two switching contact members 170, two common contact members 173, and two terminals 175 are provided corresponding to each movable contact member 165. By providing two movable contact members 165 etc. on one holding member 166, the redundancy of the switch operation is increased. Note that the number of movable contact members 165 etc. provided on one holding member 166 is not limited to two; it may be one or three or more.

[0036] (Operation of the movable contact member) Figure 6 is a side view illustrating the operation of the movable contact member. In Figure 6, for the sake of explanation, the base member 180, the switching contact member 170, the common contact member 173, the terminal 175, the movable contact member 165, and the holding member 166 are shown. Figure 7 is an enlarged side view of the common side contact area. Figure 8 is an enlarged perspective view of the common side contact area. The retaining member 166 is rotatable around the Y-axis, and the rotation of the retaining member 166 causes the switching-side sliding contact portion 165A of the movable contact member 165 to swing as shown by arrow A in Figure 6.

[0037] The pair of contact pieces 165Aa of the switching side sliding contact portion 165A sandwich the switching contact member 170 from both sides in the Y direction and elastically contact the first contact 171 or the second contact 172 of the switching contact member 170. As a result, the swinging of the movable contact member 165 causes the pair of contact pieces 165Aa to slide in contact with the first contact 171 and the second contact 172, thereby switching the connection position of the pair of contact pieces 165Aa. When the pair of contact pieces 165Aa contact the first contact 171, it becomes the first connection state, and when the pair of contact pieces 165Aa contact the second contact 172, it becomes the second connection state.

[0038] The common-side elastic contact portion 165B of the movable contact member 165 is in elastic contact with the common contact member 173. That is, the pair of clamping pieces 165Ba of the common-side elastic contact portion 165B clamp the common contact member 173 from both sides in the Y direction and are in elastic contact with the common contact member 173. As the holding member 166 rotates, the movable contact member 165 swings and switches between the first connection state and the second connection state, while the elastic contact state between the common-side elastic contact portion 165B and the common contact member 173 is maintained.

[0039] Here, the contact stability between the common elastic contact portion 165B and the common contact member 173 is susceptible to vibrations based on the movement of the movable contact member 165, particularly vibrations along the direction in which the tip of the common elastic contact portion 165B extends (i.e., the extending direction (X direction) of the movable contact member 165). In this embodiment, the common contact member 173 is clamped in the Y direction (a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the movable contact member 165) by a pair of clamping pieces 165Ba of the common elastic contact portion 165B, making it easier to maintain contact between the common elastic contact portion 165B and the common contact member 173 even if there are vibrations along the extending direction of the movable contact member 165, thus increasing contact stability.

[0040] In the configuration in which switching occurs between the first connection state and the second connection state as described above, the pivot axis AX of the retaining member 166 is configured to pass through the common contact member 173. The pivot axis AX of the retaining member 166 is along the Y axis. In this embodiment, the pivot axis AX is provided so as to overlap with the common contact member 173 when viewed in the Y direction.

[0041] As the holding member 166 rotates, the pair of clamping pieces 165Ba that clamp the common contact member 173 from both sides in the Y direction are in sliding contact with the common contact member 173. As the rotation axis AX of the holding member 166 passes through the common contact member 173, the sliding of the pair of clamping pieces 165Ba of the common-side elastic contact portion 165B with the common contact member 173 is reduced or suppressed, so that contact between the common contact member 173 and the common-side elastic contact portion 165B is made stable.

[0042] Furthermore, in a more preferable configuration, the pivot axis AX of the retaining member 166 passes through the common-side elastic contact portion 165B. By having the pivot axis AX pass through not only the common contact member 173 but also the common-side elastic contact portion 165B, the sliding of the common-side elastic contact portion 165B is effectively reduced and suppressed when the retaining member 166 rotates. As a result, even if vibrations, particularly vibrations along the extending direction of the retaining member 166, occur in the movable contact member 165, the contact state between the common-side elastic contact portion 165B and the common contact member 173 is less likely to become unstable.

[0043] A more preferred configuration is one in which the pivot axis AX of the retaining member 166 passes through at least one of the pair of clamping pieces 165Ba of the common elastic contact portion 165B. In this way, by having the pivot axis AX pass through at least one of the pair of clamping pieces 165Ba, the sliding of at least one of the pair of clamping pieces 165Ba is reduced and suppressed when the retaining member 166 rotates. As a result, even if vibration occurs in the movable contact member 165, the contact state between the pair of clamping pieces 165Ba and the common contact member 173 is less likely to become unstable. It should be noted that stability is further improved if the pivot axis AX passes through both of the pair of clamping pieces 165Ba.

[0044] In the most preferred configuration, the pivot axis AX of the retaining member 166 coincides with the contact point where the common contact member 173 is clamped by the pair of clamping pieces 165Ba of the common elastic contact portion 165B. As a result, when the retaining member 166 rotates, the movable contact member 165 swings with the contact point between the pair of clamping pieces 165Ba and the common contact member 173 as the pivot point, and sliding between the pair of clamping pieces 165Ba and the common contact member 173 during the swing of the movable contact member 165 is suppressed to the greatest extent possible.

[0045] (Contact end and receiving part) Figure 9 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view illustrating the contact end and the receiving portion. Figure 10 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating the contact end and the receiving portion. Figure 10 shows an enlarged view of part A in Figure 9. The common contact member 173 is fixed to the case 110 via the base member 180. The retaining member 166 has contact ends 166G provided on the retaining member 166 that are received by a receiving portion 110G provided on the case 110. For example, the contact ends 166G are protruding portions that extend from the retaining member 166 on both sides in the Y direction, and the receiving portion 110G is a recess provided on the inner wall of the case 110 that extends in the Z direction. When the movable unit 160 is housed in the space 110A of the case 110, the contact ends 166G are inserted into the receiving portion 110G in the Z direction and placed on the bottom surface of the receiving portion 110G.

[0046] When the retaining member 166 rotates, the contact end 166G and the receiving portion 110G rotate while in contact. That is, the contact portion C between the contact end 166G and the receiving portion 110G lies on the rotation axis AX of the retaining member 166. In this configuration, where the rotation axis AX is defined by the contact portion C between the contact end 166G of the retaining member 166 and the receiving portion 110G of the case 110, the portion defining the rotation axis AX is not a conductive portion. Therefore, even if vibration occurs at this contact portion C, it does not affect the conductive state. Consequently, the conductive state can be stabilized even in the presence of vibration.

[0047] (Operation of the switch device) Figures 11 to 22 are schematic diagrams illustrating the operation of the switch device.

[0048] <First state> Figure 11 shows the state in which the slider 130 is not pressed (first state). In this first state, the pressing surface 130A provided at the lower end of the slider 130 is in contact with the cam peak 162C provided at the tip of the cam 162. Also in this first state, the movable contact member 165, which is held by the holding member 166 that is part of the second actuator 164, is in a horizontal position, with a pair of contact pieces 165Aa of the switching side sliding contact portion 165A in contact with the first contact 171, and a pair of clamping pieces 165Ba of the common side elastic contact portion 165B elastically in contact with the common contact member 173. In other words, the switch device 100 is in the first connected state.

[0049] <Second state> When the slider 130 is pressed from the first state shown in Figure 11, the pressing surface 130A of the slider 130 pushes down the cam peak 162C of the cam 162, as shown in Figure 12. As a result, the cam 162 begins to rotate downward around the pivot shaft 162B, which is pivotally supported by the pivot support 164A of the second actuator 164.

[0050] Then, as shown in Figure 12, when the slider 130 has slid slightly downward after it has started to slide downward, the pressing portions 130B (see Figure 4) on both sides of the slider 130 in the left-right direction (Y-axis direction) come into contact with the upper contact surfaces 161B on both sides of the first actuator 161 in the left-right direction (Y-axis direction). As a result, the slider 130 starts to push down the first actuator 161 in addition to pushing down the cam 162. The first actuator 161, pushed down by the pressing portions 130B of the slider 130, starts to rotate downward around the first shaft portion 112C (see Figure 4) as the pivot point.

[0051] <Third state> Furthermore, when the slider 130 slides slightly downward from the second state shown in Figure 12, the lower inclined surface 161C of the first actuator 161 comes into contact with the cam peak 162C of the cam 162, as shown in Figure 13. Thereafter, the cam peak 162C of the cam 162 separates from the pressing surface 130A of the slider 130 and is pushed down by the lower inclined surface 161C of the first actuator 161.

[0052] <Fourth state> Then, as shown in Figure 14, when the first actuator 161 rotates downward to a predetermined angle, the rotation of the first actuator 161 is restricted. At this time, the biasing force from the torsion spring 163 causes the cam peak 162C of the cam 162 to slide upward along the lower inclined surface 161C of the first actuator 161. This force exceeds the frictional resistance between the cam peak 162C and the lower inclined surface 161C, causing the cam peak 162C to instantly slide upward along the lower inclined surface 161C towards its top 161D, and to enter and stop at the top 161D. At this time, because the top 161D is a gently curved surface, the contact noise between the cam peak 162C and the top 161D is suppressed.

[0053] <The fifth state> As a result, as shown in Figure 15, the pivot shaft portion 162B of the cam 162 instantly pulls the pivot support portion 164A of the second actuator 164 upward. At this time, the second actuator 164 rotates upward using the contact point between the common elastic contact portion 165B of the movable contact member 165 held by the second actuator 164 and the common contact member 173 (for example, the contact point between the pair of clamping pieces 165Ba and the common contact member 173) as the pivot axis AX. As a result, the contact position of the pair of contact pieces 165Aa of the movable contact member 165 held by the second actuator 164 instantly switches from the first contact 171 to the second contact 172. As a result, the second contact 172 and the common contact member 173 become electrically connected to each other via the movable contact member 165, that is, the switch device 100 switches to the second connected state. This enables the switch device 100 to perform instantaneous switching operations via a snap action.

[0054] <Sixth state> Furthermore, as shown in Figure 16, when the slider 130 is pushed down further by an overstroke after the switching operation, the first actuator 161 slides downward together with the slider 130, while pushing down the cam peak 162C of the cam 162, with its rotation angle fixed. At this time, the sliding of the first actuator 161 is guided by the guide rib 110C provided on the inner wall surface of the case 110 on the positive X-axis side. Also at this time, the first actuator 161 gradually moves downward away from the first shaft portion 112C of the lid 112, which was the center of rotation.

[0055] <Seventh state> Then, as shown in Figure 17, when the slider 130 is pushed down until its lower end 130E (see Figure 4) contacts the bottom 110B of the case 110, the downward sliding of the slider 130 and the first actuator 161 stops. In other words, Figure 17 shows the state in which the slider 130 is pushed down to its maximum extent due to the overstroke of the slider 130.

[0056] Subsequently, when the pressing operation of the slider 130 is released, the slider 130 is pushed upward by the biasing force from the torsion spring 163, by the cam 162 and the first actuator 161, and returns to the initial position shown in Figure 11.

[0057] <The 8th state> Specifically, from the seventh state shown in Figure 17, as shown in Figure 18, the biasing force from the torsion spring 163 causes the cam peak 162C of the cam 162 to push the first actuator 161 upward. As a result, the first actuator 161 slides upward while pushing up the slider 130, with its rotation angle fixed. At this time, the sliding of the first actuator 161 is guided by the guide rib 110C provided on the inner wall surface of the case 110 on the positive X-axis side. Then, as shown in Figure 18, when the first actuator 161 comes into contact with the first shaft portion 112C of the lid 112, the upward sliding of the first actuator 161 stops.

[0058] <Ninth state> Subsequently, as shown in Figure 19, when the first actuator 161 is pushed up by the cam peak 162C of the cam 162, it rotates upward while being pivotally supported by the first shaft portion 112C of the lid 112, pushing up the slider 130. Figure 20 shows how the first actuator 161 is pivotally supported by the first shaft portion 112C of the lid 112. Then, due to the biasing force from the torsion spring 163, the force that causes the cam peak 162C of the cam 162 to slide up the lower inclined surface 161C of the first actuator 161 exceeds the frictional resistance between the cam peak 162C and the lower inclined surface 161C, causing the cam peak 162C to instantaneously slide up the lower inclined surface 161C toward the tip of the first actuator 161. Consequently, the upward movement of the pivot portion 164A of the second actuator 164 by the pivot shaft portion 162B of the cam 162 is eliminated, and the second actuator 164 instantly rotates downward with the contact point between the common elastic contact portion 165B of the movable contact member 165 and the common contact member 173 as the pivot axis AX.

[0059] <The 10th state> Then, as shown in Figure 21, when the second actuator 164 rotates downward instantaneously, the contact position of the pair of contact pieces 165Aa of the movable contact member 165 held by the second actuator 164 instantly switches from the second contact 172 to the first contact 171. As a result, the first contact 171 and the common contact member 173 become electrically connected to each other via the movable contact member 165, that is, the switch device 100 instantly switches to the first connected state. Thus, because the switch device 100 has a snap action mechanism, it is possible to instantly switch between the first connected state and the second connected state. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 21, when the contact position of the cam peak 162C of the cam 162 switches from the lower inclined surface 161C of the first actuator 161 to the pressing surface 130A of the slider 130, the upward rotation of the first actuator 161 ends, and the cam peak 162C of the cam 162 biases the pressing surface 130A of the slider 130 upward, directly causing the slider 130 to slide upward.

[0060] <State 11> Then, as shown in Figure 22, when the slider 130 comes into contact with the lower surface of the lid 112, the upward sliding of the slider 130 stops. In other words, Figure 22 shows the slider 130 in its most pushed-up state (initial state).

[0061] While such a snap-action mechanism allows for instantaneous switching of the connection state, the movable contact member 165 is prone to vibration relative to the common contact member 173 during the snap-action operation. However, by configuring the pivot axis AX of the holding member 166 to pass through the common contact member 173, sliding between the common-side elastic contact portion 165B of the movable contact member 165 and the common contact member 173 can be suppressed. Therefore, the electrical conductivity between the common-side elastic contact portion 165B and the common contact member 173 is less affected by vibration, and the contact between the common-side elastic contact portion 165B and the common contact member 173 can be stabilized.

[0062] Thus, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a switch device 100 that can improve the stability of conductivity at the pivot point of the movable contact member 165.

[0063] Although the embodiments described above are examples, the present invention is not limited to these examples. For example, any additions, deletions, or design modifications of components to the aforementioned embodiments, or combinations of the features of the configuration examples of each embodiment, as appropriate by those skilled in the art, are also included within the scope of the present invention, as long as they retain the essence of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0064] 100…Switching device 110... Case 110A…Space 110B…Bottom 110C... Guide Rib 110G...receptor 112…Lid 112A…Opening 112B…Axis branch 112C…1st shaft part 114... Nail area 130... Slider 130A...Pressure surface 130B...Pressing part 130E…Lower end 150... Holder 152... Hook 160... Movable Unit 161...First actuator 161A…Upper bearing surface 161B…Upper contact surface 161C…Lower slope 161D...Top 162... Cam 162B...Rotating shaft section 162C... Kamuyama Branch 163... Torsion spring 164...Second actuator 164A…Axis branch 165...Movable contact member 165A…Switching side sliding contact part 165Aa…Contact piece 165B... Common side projectile contact point 165Ba...Pinching piece 165C...Main body 166…Retaining member 166G…Contact end 170... Switching contact component 171...First contact point 172...Second contact point 173... Common contact component 175…Terminal 180... Base component AX...Rotating axis C…Contact part

Claims

1. A switch device comprising: a switching contact member; a common contact member; a movable contact member disposed between the switching contact member and the common contact member and capable of electrically connecting the switching contact member and the common contact member; and a holding member for holding the movable contact member, The movable contact member comprises a switching-side sliding contact portion that can slide against the switching contact member, and a common-side elastic contact portion that elastically contacts the common contact member. The holding member is rotatable around a pivot axis along a direction intersecting the extending direction of the movable contact member, By rotating the aforementioned holding member, it is possible to switch between a first connection state and a second connection state. The pivot axis of the holding member passes through the common contact member, In the first connection state, when the direction along the direction of movement of the movable contact member is defined as the first direction, the direction in which the movable contact member extends in a direction perpendicular to the first direction is defined as the second direction, and the direction perpendicular to both the first and second directions and along the pivot axis is defined as the third direction, The common-side elastic contact portion has a pair of clamping pieces arranged in the third direction so as to be able to clamp the common contact member. A switch device characterized by the following.

2. A switch device comprising: a switching contact member; a common contact member; a movable contact member disposed between the switching contact member and the common contact member and capable of electrically connecting the switching contact member and the common contact member; and a holding member for holding the movable contact member, The movable contact member comprises a switching-side sliding contact portion that can slide against the switching contact member, and a common-side elastic contact portion that elastically contacts the common contact member. The holding member is rotatable around a pivot axis along a direction intersecting the extending direction of the movable contact member, By rotating the aforementioned holding member, it is possible to switch between a first connection state and a second connection state. The pivot axis of the holding member passes through the common contact member, The common contact member is fixed to the case, and the pivot axis of the retaining member is set by the rotation of the contact end provided on the retaining member while contacting the receiving portion provided on the case. A switch device characterized by the following.

3. The switch device according to claim 1, wherein the pivot axis of the holding member passes through at least one of the pair of clamping pieces.

4. The switch device according to claim 1 or claim 3, wherein the holding member holds a plurality of the movable contact members arranged in the third direction.

5. The switch device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the pivot axis of the retaining member passes through the common side elastic contact portion.

6. The switching contact member has a first contact and a second contact that are independent of each other. The first connection state is a first conductive state in which the first contact and the movable contact member are electrically connected. The switch device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the second connection state is a second conductive state in which the second contact and the movable contact member are electrically connected.

7. The switch device according to claim 6, comprising a snap action mechanism.

8. The first connection state is a conductive state in which the switching contact member and the common contact member are electrically connected via the movable contact member. The switch device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the second connection state is a non-conductive state in which the switching contact member and the common contact member are not electrically connected.

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