Input device

Abstract

The present invention relates to an input device and, more specifically, to an input device comprising: a movable member which is pressed and operated by an operator; a driving member which vibrates the movable member; and a fixing member which supports the movable member, with an elastic member provided therebetween, to enable the movable member to be movable in either a pressing operation direction or a vibration direction, wherein the fixing member comprises: a first support portion formed outside in the pressing operation direction; and a second support portion formed inside in the pressing operation direction, the elastic member comprises: a first elastic portion that contacts the first support portion; and a second elastic portion that contacts the second support portion, and the movable member comprises: a first supported portion facing the first support portion with respect to the first elastic portion; and a second supported portion facing the second support portion with respect to the second elastic portion.

Description

Description of the invention Title of the invention: Input device {INPUT DEVICE} Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to an input device, and more particularly, to a vibration-type input device, such as a haptic switch, in which a user's touch operation and corresponding feedback are output as vibration. Background Art

[0002] Input devices are used for communication between people and machines, and are mainly used by users to input information or commands into machines such as computers.

[0003] These input devices started with keyboards and joysticks, and when computers became popular, mice were used, and recently, input devices that directly contact the user's body (mainly fingers), such as touchscreens, are being applied to various electronic products, facilities, and devices in various fields.

[0004] Meanwhile, various types of electronic control systems are installed in vehicles currently being developed and sold, and drivers (users) operate specific input devices (switches) to execute desired functions.

[0005] At this time, if the driver's view is directed toward the switch to operate the function, the forward view of the vehicle while driving is lost, which can cause a traffic accident.

[0006] Accordingly, haptic switches are being used as vehicle switches recently. [000 The haptic switch is an input device that notifies the user (driver) of the result of his / her operation through vibration. The driver can operate the haptic switch while maintaining forward vision and confirm the result through the tactile sensation (vibration) of his / her finger.

[0008] However, vibration input devices such as these haptic switches have the following problems.

[0009] First, certain noise or mechanical vibration (engineering vibration) is generated by the operation of vehicles, devices, or equipment in which haptic switches are installed, which affects the fastening parts (screws, bolts, etc.) between the haptic switch and the frame, and the haptic vibration of the haptic switch may be attenuated or interfered with by such mechanical vibration. [001Second, if the haptic vibration caused by the operation of the haptic switch is attenuated or interfered with due to mechanical vibration, a problem may arise where the driver cannot clearly recognize the haptic vibration caused by his or her operation.

[0011] Third, due to frictional vibrations generated at the fastening part by mechanical vibrations, fastening means such as screws and bolts may separate or come off, which may cause damage or breakage to the input device.

[0012] To solve these problems, the prior art document below, Japanese Patent Publication No. 7383166, “Connection Structure” (hereinafter referred to as “prior art”), is intended to minimize vibrations occurring at the point where the first member and the second member are joined by configuring a damper member between the first member and the second member.

[0013] However, in the prior art, the screw that is directly connected to the first member has a screw head that is connected to the second member. They are directly connected and joined, but there is a problem that when mechanical vibration occurs, noise or unspecified vibration may be generated in that part.

[0014] [Prior Art Literature]

[0015] [Patent Document]

[0016] (Patent Document 1) Japanese Patent Publication No. 7383166 'Connection Structure' Invention Contents Technical Problem [001 In order to solve the problem of the weather forecast, the present invention aims to provide an input device that can greatly improve noise prevention and vibration characteristics by minimizing friction and resulting noise generated in a fastening means that fastens each component due to mechanical vibration (Engineering vibration) generated in a vehicle, device, facility, etc. in which a haptic switch is installed.

[0018] In particular, the present invention aims to provide an input device capable of effectively eliminating noise and frictional vibration caused by mechanical vibration by configuring a damper made of an elastic material having a local contact area between the screw and the fixed member, in order to prevent noise and frictional vibration caused by friction between the screw, which is a fastening means for fastening a movable member (touch panel) and a fixed member (frame), and the fixed member when vibration occurs.

[0019] The technical problems of the technology disclosed in this specification are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. Means of solving problems

[002] In order to achieve the same purpose as above, an input device according to the present invention includes a movable member that is pressed by an operator; a driving member that vibrates the movable member; and a fixed member that supports the movable member so that it can move in either the pressing operation direction or the vibration direction by interposing an elastic member; wherein the fixed member includes a first support portion formed on the outside in the pressing operation direction; and a second support portion formed on the inside in the pressing operation direction; and the elastic member includes a first elastic portion that contacts the first support portion; and a second elastic portion that contacts the second support portion; and the movable member includes a first supported portion that faces the first support portion with respect to the first elastic portion; and a second supported portion that faces the second support portion with respect to the second elastic portion.

[0021] In addition, the first elastic portion may be formed to elastically deform more than the second elastic portion when the movable member is pressurized by an operator.

[0022] Additionally, the first elastic portion may be formed with a hardness smaller than the hardness of the second elastic portion. [002 Also, the first elastic portion may be formed to be thicker than the second elastic portion.

[0024] In addition, the first elastic portion may have a hollow portion formed by being recessed inward from a surface on the side in contact with the first support portion, and a dome-shaped protrusion covering the hollow portion on the surface on the side in contact with the first support portion.

[0025] In addition, the driving member moves the movable member in a direction perpendicular to the direction of pressing operation. The fixed member vibrates, and has a third support portion on at least a portion of the inner wall of a through hole penetrating the fixed member to connect the first support portion and the second support portion in the pressing operation direction, and the movable member has a column-shaped third support portion inserted into the through hole in the pressing operation direction, and a third elastic portion formed by integrally extending from at least one of the first elastic portion and the second elastic portion may be positioned between the third support portion and the third supported portion.

[0026] Additionally, the third elastic portion may be formed in a ring shape to surround the third support portion. [002 Also, on the inner surface of the third elastic portion, a plurality of ribs may be formed that extend in the pressing operation direction and come into contact with the third support portion.

[0028] Additionally, the third support portion may have a square pillar shape.

[0029] In addition, the plurality of ribs may be formed so that the contact area between a rib facing a vibration direction side of the side surface of the third support portion among the plurality of ribs and the third support portion is wider than the contact area between a rib facing a direction, i.e., a surface, perpendicular to the vibration direction among the immediate surfaces of the third support portion among the plurality of ribs and the third support portion. [003In addition, the first support part may have a plurality of positioning protrusions protruding from the first support part at a portion in contact with the first elastic part, and the first elastic part may have a plurality of positioning holes into which the positioning protrusions are inserted.

[0031] In addition, the tip of the third support part includes a screw part, a screw head part, and the screw part. A screw having a stopper portion formed at a predetermined height is coupled to the screw head portion, and the tip portion of the third support portion and the screw head portion are spaced apart from each other by the predetermined height by the stopper portion, and the stopper portion side portion of the screw head portion can function as the second support portion.

[0032] In addition, the second elastic part may have a pair of retaining grooves at a position spaced apart from the screw head in the diametric direction by a predetermined length, and the second support part may have a pair of engaging projections that engage with the retaining grooves.

[0033] Additionally, the movable member may be provided with a touch position detection sensor that detects a position touched by the operator.

[0034] In addition, when the operator performs a pressurizing operation, a movement detection sensor that detects the movement amount of the movable member may be provided.

[0035] In addition, the invention further includes a vibration control unit that controls the operation of the driving member, and the vibration control unit can drive the driving member to vibrate the movable member when the movement amount of the movable member detected by the movement amount detection sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold value. Effects of the invention

[0036] By the above-described solution, the present invention has the advantage of minimizing interference or attenuation due to external factors and outputting accurate haptic vibration in a vibration-type input device such as a haptic switch that outputs feedback vibration corresponding to a touch operation by a user. [003 In particular, it occurs in vehicles, devices, facilities, etc. where haptic switches are installed. By minimizing friction and resulting noise generated in the fastening means that fasten each component due to mechanical vibration, it has the advantage of greatly improving noise prevention and vibration characteristics.

[0038] Specifically, the present invention has the advantage of effectively eliminating noise and frictional vibration caused by mechanical vibration by configuring a damper made of an elastic material having a local contact area between the screw and the fixed member to prevent noise and frictional vibration caused by friction between the screw, which is a fastening means for fastening a movable member (touch panel) and a fixed member (frame), and the fixed member when vibration occurs.

[0039] Meanwhile, the effects described above are merely exemplary, and effects predicted or expected from the detailed configuration of the present invention from the perspective of those skilled in the art may also be added to the inherent effects of the present invention. A brief description of the drawings is a schematic diagram illustrating one embodiment. This is an enlarged view of the part being explained.

[0044] Figure 5 is an exploded view showing another embodiment of Figure 2.

[0045] Figure 6 is a configuration diagram showing the combined state of Figure 5.

[0046] Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing a specific example of the first elastic section and the third elastic section shown in Fig. 5. [004 Prayer 8 is a drawing explaining one embodiment of a method of combining the first support part with FIG. 7.

[0048] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of the second support area shown in Figures 2 and 6.

[0049] Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing a specific example of the second elastic member and the third elastic member shown in Fig. 5. [005Ido 11 is a drawing explaining one embodiment of a method for combining the second support part with Fig. 10.

[0051] Figure 12 is a graph comparing the vibrations of the present invention and the prior art in the time domain.

[0052] Figure 13 is a graph comparing the vibrations of the present invention and the prior art in the frequency domain. The best mode for carrying out the invention.

[0053] Examples of input devices according to the present invention can be applied in various ways, and the most preferred embodiment will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0054] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing one embodiment of an input device according to the present invention, wherein (a) of FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram viewed from above, and (b) of FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram viewed from the side.

[0055] Referring to Fig. 1, the input device is configured on a finishing panel (10), and may be configured such that a movable member (200) is exposed on one side of the finishing panel (10). For example, the finishing panel (10) may include interior materials, a dashboard, etc. configured in the interior of a vehicle.

[0056] These movable members (200) have an input function for inputting the user's operation and an output function for causing the user to feel vibration accordingly, thereby detecting the user's operation. A touch position detection sensor (310) and a driving member (300) that provides haptic vibration may be configured. Here, the touch position detection sensor (310) may be, for example, a touch film.

[005] And, various electronic components, parts, PCBs, etc., including the touch position detection sensor (310) and the driving member (300), can be protected by the fixed member (100), and the fixed member (100) can be fixed to the finishing panel (10) by the fixing bolt (11) while being connected to the moving member (200) by the fastening member (20).

[0058] Below, the fastening portion (20) shown in Fig. 1 will be examined in more detail.

[0059] Figure 2 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of Figure 1, and Figure 3 is an exploded view of Figure 2. [006 Referring to FIG. 2, the input device includes a fixed member (100), a movable member (200), a driving member (300), and an elastic member (400), and may include an input device that mainly selects or inputs information by touch as described above and outputs the result as a vibration signal (haptic vibration). For example, the input device may include a haptic switch for a vehicle.

[0061] The fixed member (100) is fixed by a fixed bolt (11) inside the finishing panel (10), and may include a case that protects electronic components, parts, PCBs, etc. that constitute the input device as described above.

[0062] In addition, the fixed member (100) supports the movable member (200) so that it can move in either the pressing operation direction or the vibration direction by interposing the elastic member (400).

[0063] In other words, the fixed member (100) is in a state where the elastic member (400) is combined, The movable member (200) coupled to the elastic member (400) can play a supporting role so that it can move in either the pressing operation direction or the vibration direction.

[0064] The movable member (200) is coupled to the fixed member (100) and is pressurized by an operator, and can be configured to be exposed to the outside in response to the finishing panel (10).

[0065] The driving member (300) vibrates the movable member (200), and can vibrate the movable member (200) in a direction perpendicular to the pressing operation direction (box-shaped arrow, up-down direction in FIG. 2) (solid arrow, left-right direction in FIG. 2), as shown in FIG. 2.

[0066] Such a driving member (300) may be mainly configured on the inner surface of the movable member (200), but is not limited thereto, and may be configured in various structures and methods as long as it can directly or indirectly vibrate the movable member (200).

[006] And, a touch position detection sensor (310) for recognizing the user's operation (touch) is configured on the inner surface of the movable member (200).

[0068] The elastic member (400) is connected between the fixed member (100) and the movable member (200), and is configured to support the movable member (200) so that it can move in either the pressing operation direction or the vibration direction.

[0069] Below, each configuration described above will be examined in more detail with reference to Fig. 3. [007 The support member (100) may include a first support member (110) formed on the outer side (front, upper direction in FIG. 3) in the direction of pressing operation (upward and downward direction) and a second support member (120) formed on the inner side (rear, lower direction in FIG. 3) in the direction of pressing operation.

[0071] For example, the first support member (110) may include at least a portion of the front side of the fixing member (100), and the second support member (120) may include at least a portion of the rear side of the fixing member (100).

[0072] The elastic member (300) may include a first elastic member (410) in contact with the first support member (110) of the fixed member (100), and a second elastic member (420) in contact with the second support member (120) of the fixed member (100).

[0073] For example, the first elastic portion (410) may be formed in a plate shape that makes surface contact with the first support portion (110), and the second elastic portion (420) may be formed in a plate shape that makes surface contact with the second support portion (120).

[0074] At this time, the fixed member (100), the first elastic member (410), and the second elastic member (420) can be formed so that a through hole through which the third support member (230) of the movable member (200) can penetrate is spatially connected.

[0075] For example, the third support member (230) may have a screw hole formed into which a screw that functions as the second support member (220) is coupled, and when the screw is coupled, it forms a part of the movable member (200).

[0076] Accordingly, the movable member (200) may include a first support portion (210) facing the first support portion (110) based on the first elastic portion (410), and a second support portion (220) facing the second support portion (120) based on the second elastic portion (420).

[007] As such, the present invention provides a first elastic part (410) and a second elastic part (420) between the fixed member (100) and the movable member (200) on the front and rear sides of the pressurizing operation direction. Therefore, it is possible to reduce or prevent collision noise between the fixed member (100) and the movable member (200) during pressurization operation.

[0078] For example, the first elastic member (410) can be formed to be elastically deformed to a greater extent than the second elastic member (420) during the process of the movable member (200) being pressurized by the operator.

[0079] Accordingly, the present invention enables the user to easily perform the pressing operation because, during the process of the user pressing the movable member (200), the first elastic part (410) is elastically deformed to a greater extent in the pressing operation direction. [008 Also, the first elastic member (410) is stationary in a state where the second support member (220) is pressed in a direction in which the second elastic member (420) comes into contact with the second elastic member (200) while the movable member (200) is not pressurized, and since the second elastic member (420) has a smaller elastic deformation than the first elastic member (410), the movable member (200) can maintain its initial state at a constant position.

[0081] As another example, the first elastic portion (410) may be formed with a smaller hardness than the second elastic portion (420).

[0082] Accordingly, the first elastic part (410) is easily elastically deformed in the direction in which the first elastic part (410) is pressed during the process of pressurizing the movable member (200), so it has the advantage of being very easy for the user to operate.

[0083] In addition, the first elastic member (410) is stationary in a state where the second support member (220) is pressed in a direction in which the second elastic member (420) comes into contact with the second elastic member (420) while the movable member (200) is not pressurized, and since the second elastic member (420) has a greater hardness than the first elastic member (410), the movable member (200) can maintain its initial state at a constant position.

[0084] As another example, the first elastic portion (410) may be formed to have a thicker thickness than the second elastic portion (420).

[0085] Accordingly, the first elastic part (410) is elastically deformed to a greater extent in the direction in which the first elastic part (410) is pressed during the process of pressurizing the movable member (200), so there is an advantage in that it is very easy for the user to operate.

[0086] In addition, the first elastic member (410) is stationary in a state where the second support member (220) is pressed in a direction in which the second elastic member (420) comes into contact with the second elastic member (420) while the movable member (200) is not pressurized, and since the second elastic member (420) is thinner than the first elastic member (410), the range of elastic deformation is relatively small, and thus the movable member (200) can maintain its initial state at a constant position. [008 Prayer 4 is a partially enlarged view explaining the first elastic section shown in Fig. 3.

[0884] Referring to FIG. 4, the first elastic portion (410) can be formed to have a cavity (411) that is recessed inward from the surface on the side that contacts the first support portion (110), and a dome-shaped protrusion (412) that covers the cavity (411) from the surface on the side that contacts the first support portion (210).

[0089] In other words, as shown in the enlarged portion of Fig. 4, the first elastic portion (410) can be formed to penetrate in the pressing operation direction (up and down direction), and the protrusion (412) can be formed to protrude so as to surround the upper portion of the hollow portion (411) formed through the penetration.

[009] In this case, the present invention is characterized in that, in the process of the user pressurizing the movable member (200), the dome-shaped protrusion (412) of the first elastic member (410) is greatly elastically deformed, so that the user It can be pressurized more easily.

[0091] In the above, the present invention has examined a method for minimizing friction and noise caused by the direction of pressing operation of the movable member (200), and below, a method for minimizing friction and noise caused by haptic vibration that vibrates in a direction orthogonal to the direction of pressing operation of the movable member (200) will be examined.

[0092] Fig. 5 is an exploded view showing another embodiment of Fig. 2, and Fig. 6 is a configuration diagram showing the combined state of Fig. 5.

[0093] As previously discussed, the driving member (300) can vibrate the movable member (200) in a direction (horizontal direction) orthogonal to the pressurizing operation direction (up-down direction).

[0094] In order to minimize noise caused by such vibrations, a third support portion (130) may be formed on at least a portion of the inner wall of a through hole (101) penetrating the fixing member (100) so as to connect the first support portion (110) and the second support portion (120) in the direction of pressing operation (up and down in FIG. 5).

[0095] In addition, the movable member (200) can be formed with a third support member (230) in the shape of a column that is inserted into the through hole (101) of the fixed member (100) in the direction of pressing operation.

[0096] Additionally, a third elastic portion (430) formed by integrally extending from at least one of the first elastic portion (410) and the second elastic portion (420) may be positioned between the third support portion (130) and the third support portion (230). [009 In other words, the third elastic part (430) is formed integrally with the first elastic part (410), or It can be formed integrally with the second elastic portion (420), and if necessary, it can be formed integrally with both the first elastic portion (410) and the second elastic portion (420).

[0098] When the third elastic member (430) is configured as described above, the noise (collision noise) generated when the third support member (130) and the third support member (230) rub against each other due to the haptic vibration of the driving member (300) can be effectively eliminated.

[0099] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a specific example of the first elastic member and the third elastic member shown in FIG. 5, and FIG. 8 is a drawing explaining an example of a method for combining FIG. 7 and the first support member. [010 Referring to FIG. 7, the third elastic portion (430) formed by extending from the first elastic portion (410) can be formed in a ring shape to surround the third support portion (230).

[0101] This can be applied in the same or similar manner to the third elastic member (430) formed by extending from the second elastic member (420) as shown in Fig. 10.

[0102] In this way, if the third elastic member (430) is formed into a ring-shaped column (tubular shape), the assembly with the column-shaped third support member (230) can be improved.

[0103] And, on the inner surface of the third elastic portion (430) formed by extending from the first elastic portion (410), a plurality of ribs (413, 414) may be formed that extend in the pressing operation direction (up and down direction) and come into contact with the third support portion (230).

[0104] These ribs (413, 414) can easily operate the pressurization operation or haptic vibration of the movable member (200) by reducing the contact area between the third elastic member (430) and the third support member (230).

[0105] For example, the third support member (230) may be formed in a square pillar shape. When the third support member (230) is formed in a square pillar shape in this way, the vibration can be transmitted reliably because the contact surface is wide during haptic vibration.

[0106] In summary, it can be seen that the third support member (230) in the shape of a square pillar and the third elastic member (430) formed to surround it must have a wide contact surface in the vibration direction due to haptic vibration while reducing the contact surface in the direction of pressure operation.

[010] In the present invention, when forming a plurality of ribs (413, 414) on the inner surface of the third elastic portion (430), the contact area (W1X height of the third elastic portion) between the rib (413) facing the vibration direction side of the side surface of the third support portion (230) among the plurality of ribs (413, 414) and the third support portion (230) can be formed to be wider than the contact area (W2X height of the third elastic portion) between the rib (414) facing the vibration direction side of the side surface of the third support portion (230) among the plurality of ribs (413, 414) and the third support portion (230).

[0108] Accordingly, the rib (413) formed in the direction of vibration can have a wide area to easily receive haptic vibration, and the rib (414) formed in a direction orthogonal to the direction of vibration can have a minimal area to minimize frictional force against the pressing operation or vibration of the movable member (200).

[0109] Referring to FIG. 8, the first support member (110) may have a plurality of positioning protrusions (115) protruding from the first support member (110) at a portion in contact with the first elastic member (210). [011And, the first elastic part (210) has the positioning projection (115) of the first support part (110) inserted. It may have multiple positioning holes (415).

[0111] Accordingly, the present invention can easily assemble the first elastic part (410) and the first support part (110) in which the third elastic part (430) is extended, at an accurate position simply by having a plurality of positioning projections (115) fit into a plurality of positioning holes (415).

[0112] FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of the second support area shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 6.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 9, a screw (240) having a screw portion (241), a screw head portion (242), and a stopper portion (243) formed at a predetermined height on the screw portion (241) and the screw head portion (242) can be coupled to the tip portion of the third support portion (230).

[0114] Accordingly, the tip portion of the third support portion (230) and the screw head portion (242) can be spaced apart by a predetermined height by the stopper portion (243).

[0115] And, the stop part (243) side of the screw head part (242), that is, the screw head part (242) adjacent to the stop part (243), can function as a second support part (220).

[0116] In this way, since the fastening height of the screw (240) is determined in the stopper portion (243), the height of the screw head portion (242) functioning as the second support portion (220) is also maintained constant, and accordingly, the initial position of the movable member (200) can also be maintained constant without changing. [011 Prayer 10 is a perspective view showing a specific example of the second elastic member and the third elastic member shown in FIG. 5, and FIG. 11 is a drawing explaining an example of a method of combining FIG. 10 and the second support member.

[0118] Referring to FIG. 10, the second elastic member (420) may have a pair of retaining grooves (412) at a position spaced apart from the screw head in the diametric direction by a predetermined length, that is, at a predetermined distance from the center in the outward direction.

[0119] And, as shown in Fig. 11, the second support member (120) may have a pair of engagement projections (121) that engage with the retaining groove (421).

[012] Since the second elastic member (420) can be easily joined to the second support member (120) at an accurate position, the assembling ability can be improved.

[0121] In addition, in the process of fastening the screw (240) to the third support member (230), when the screw head (242) comes into contact with the second elastic member (420), the second elastic member (420) can be prevented from rotating unnecessarily due to the rotation of the screw (240) being coupled.

[0122] In addition, the present invention may include a touch position detection sensor (310) that detects a position touched by an operator. For example, the touch position detection sensor (310) may be configured in a movable member (200).

[0123] Accordingly, the touch position by the user can be accurately detected, and in particular, when there are multiple symbols on the movable member (200), it is easy to determine which symbol has been manipulated.

[0124] In addition, the present invention has a movement detection sensor (320) that detects the movement amount of the movable member as shown in (b) of FIG. 1, so that an operator (user) can detect the movement amount of the movable member (200) according to a pressurizing operation.

[0125] In addition, the present invention further provides a vibration control unit (not shown) that controls the operation of the driving member (300). May include.

[0126] And, when the movement amount of the movable member (200) detected by the movement amount detection sensor (320) exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the vibration control unit can drive the driving member (300) to vibrate the movable member (200).

[012] In this way, by vibrating the movable member (200) by the driving member (300), it becomes possible to convey to the operator that the pressurization operation has been confirmed.

[0128] The vibration control unit, touch position detection sensor (310), and movement detection sensor (320) described above can be applied in various ways according to the needs of those skilled in the art, and therefore, it is natural that they are not limited to a specific one.

[0129] Fig. 12 is a graph comparing the vibrations of the present invention and the prior art in the time domain, and Fig. 13 is a graph comparing the vibrations of the present invention and the prior art in the frequency domain. [013 Referring to FIG. 12 (a) and FIG. 13 (a), it can be confirmed that in the prior art, vibration noise is introduced and mixed from the Y-axis and Z-axis in addition to the X-axis (vibration direction).

[0131] In contrast, as shown in (b) of Fig. 12 and (b) of Fig. 13, the present invention can confirm that noise can be suppressed and vibration characteristics can be improved while generating refined feeling (haptic) vibration while suppressing noise in the Y and Z axes in addition to the X-axis (vibration direction).

[0132] The input device according to the present invention has been described above. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the technical configuration of the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without altering the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. [013Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as exemplary in all respects and not limiting.

[0134] [Explanation of symbols]

[0135] 10: Finishing panel 11: Fixing bolt

[0136] 20: Fastening part

[0137] 100: Fixed member 101: Through hole

[0138] 110: First support part 115: Positioning projection

[0139] 120: Second support 121: Interlocking projection

[0140] 130: Third Support Division

[0141] 200: Movable member 210: First support member

[0142] 220: Second skin support part 230: Third skin support part

[0143] 240: Screw 241: Screw part

[0144] 242: Screw head 243: Stopper

[0145] 300: Driving member 310: Touch position detection sensor

[0146] 320: Movement detection sensor

[0147] 400: Elastic member 410: First elastic member

[0148] 411: Common part 412: Protrusion part

[0149] 413, 414: Rib 415: Positioning hole

[0150] 420: Second elastic section 421: Maintenance groove

[0151] 430: Third elastic section

Claims

Scope of claim

1. An input device comprising: a movable member subjected to a pressure operation by an operator; a driving member that vibrates the movable member; and a fixing member that supports the movable member so that it can move in either a pressure operation direction or a vibration direction by interposing an elastic member; wherein the fixing member comprises: a first support portion formed on an outer side in the pressure operation direction; and a second support portion formed on an inner side in the pressure operation direction; wherein the elastic member comprises: a first elastic portion that contacts the first support portion; and a second elastic portion that contacts the second support portion; and wherein the movable member comprises: a first supported portion that faces the first support portion with respect to the first elastic portion; and a second supported portion that faces the second support portion with respect to the second elastic portion.

2. In claim 1, the first elastic part, An input device characterized in that the movable member is formed to elastically deform more than the second elastic member when the movable member is pressurized by an operator. [An input device characterized in that the first elastic part is formed with a hardness smaller than the hardness of the second elastic part in claim 2. ［

4. An input device according to claim 2, characterized in that the first elastic part is formed thicker than the second elastic part. ［

5. In claim 2, the first elastic part is characterized by having a hollow part formed by being recessed inward from the surface on the side contacting the first support part, and a dome-shaped protrusion covering the hollow part on the surface on the side contacting the first support part. Input device. [

6. An input device according to claim 1, wherein the driving member vibrates the movable member in a direction orthogonal to the pressing operation direction, the fixed member has a third support portion on at least a portion of the inner wall of a through hole penetrating the fixed member to connect the first support portion and the second support portion in the pressing operation direction, the movable member has a column-shaped third support portion inserted into the through hole in the pressing operation direction, and a third elastic portion formed by integrally extending from at least one of the first elastic portion and the second elastic portion is positioned between the third support portion and the third support portion. [

7. An input device according to claim 6, characterized in that the third elastic part is formed in a ring shape to surround the third support part.

8. An input device according to claim 7, characterized in that a plurality of ribs are formed on the inner surface of the third elastic portion, the ribs extending in the pressing operation direction and coming into contact with the third support portion.

9. An input device according to claim 8, wherein the third support member has a square pillar shape.

10. An input device according to claim 9, characterized in that the plurality of ribs are formed so that a contact area between a rib facing a vibration direction side of the third support portion among the plurality of ribs and the third support portion is wider than a contact area between a rib facing a direction orthogonal to the vibration direction side of the third support portion among the plurality of ribs and the third support portion. ［

11. An input device according to claim 1, wherein the first support portion has a plurality of positioning protrusions protruding from the first support portion at a portion in contact with the first elastic portion, and the first elastic portion has a plurality of positioning holes into which the positioning protrusions are inserted. ［

12. In claim 6, an input device characterized in that a screw having a screw portion, a screw head portion, and a stopper portion formed at a predetermined height on the screw portion and the screw head portion is coupled to the tip portion of the third support portion, the tip portion of the third support portion and the screw head portion are spaced apart from each other by the predetermined height by the stopper portion, and a portion of the screw head portion on the stopper portion side functions as the second support portion. [Claim 1 An input device, characterized in that in claim 12, the second elastic part has a pair of retaining grooves at a position spaced apart from the screw head by a predetermined length in the diametric direction, and the second support part has a pair of engaging projections that engage with the retaining grooves.

14. An input device according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable member has a touch position detection sensor that detects a position touched by the operator.

15. An input device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a movement detection sensor that detects the movement amount of the movable member when the operator performs a pressurizing operation.

16. In claim 15, An input device further comprising a vibration control unit that controls the operation of the driving member, wherein the vibration control unit drives the driving member to vibrate the movable member when the movement amount of the movable member detected by the movement amount detection sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold value.

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