Input device and control panel including same

The integrated tumbler switch with touch sensors addresses the limitations of multiple switches by enabling control of multiple devices or functions with a single switch, enhancing design freedom and preventing malfunctions.

WO2026099750A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-05-15ALPS ALPINE CO LTD
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Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
ALPS ALPINE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-11-05
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

Existing tumbler switches require multiple switches for each device or function, leading to design constraints, interference, and susceptibility to foreign substances, which limits design freedom and causes malfunctions.

Method used

A seamless integrated tumbler switch with a movable body and integrated touch sensors that detect user operation positions, allowing control of multiple devices or functions using a single switch without gaps, and includes pressure and tilt state detection members.

Benefits of technology

Enables control of multiple devices or functions with a single switch, improving design freedom, preventing malfunctions, and enhancing aesthetic appeal by eliminating gaps and reducing interference from foreign substances.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an input device and a control panel including same and, more specifically, to an input device and a control panel including same, the input device comprising: a case; a movable body which is supported by the case so as to be tiltable and becomes tilted when an operator presses an operated portion; a tilted state detection member for detecting the tilted state of the movable body; and a pressing position detection sensor for detecting the position pressed by the pressing operation of the movable body. In the movable body, the operated portion includes a first operated portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the movable body and a second operated portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the movable body. The movable body is transitioned from an initial state to a first tilted state, in which the movable body is tilted in a first direction, by a first pressing operation of pressing the first operated portion in the first direction, and is transitioned from the initial state to a second tilted state, in which the movable body is tilted in a second direction different from the first direction, by a second pressing operation of pressing the second operated portion in the second direction. The tilted state detection member detects the first tilted state of the movable body and detects the second tilted state of the movable body. The pressing position detection sensor includes: a first pressing position detection sensor for detecting a prescribed position, at which the operator performed the first pressing operation, with respect to the longitudinal direction of the first operated portion; and a second pressing position detection sensor for detecting a prescribed position, at which the operator performed the second pressing operation, with respect to the longitudinal direction of the second operated portion, wherein the first pressing position detection sensor is installed on the movable body so as to be behind and close
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Description

Description of the Invention Title of the Invention: Input device and control panel including the same Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an input device and an operation panel including the same, and more specifically, to a tumbler switch capable of controlling multiple devices or functions with a single switch. Background Art

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

[0003] These input devices began with keyboards and joysticks, and as computers became popularized, mice were used. More recently, input devices that involve direct contact with the user's body (mainly fingers), such as touchscreens, are being applied to various electronic products, equipment, and devices in various fields.

[0004] One of these input devices, the tumbler control system, is composed of a single switch formed as a single unit, in a manner where one switch controls one device, turns one function on or off, or adjusts the intensity.

[0005] Accordingly, in order to configure the control panel to operate multiple devices or functions, multiple switches had to be configured for each device or function.

[0006] At this time, to minimize interference between neighboring switches during the user operation process In order to do so, a gap line is required for each switch, and this resulted in design constraints for the control panel and switches. [000 If we look at this in detail, the gap line formed during the process of configuring multiple tumbler switches on a single control panel does not provide smoothness, softness, and cleanliness in terms of design, and foreign substances frequently enter.

[0008] In addition, if foreign substances enter the gap line between the tumbler switches, it may interfere with the operation of the tumbler switches or cause malfunctions.

[0009] One of the related technologies is the following prior art document, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2019-75266, "Toggle switch device" (hereinafter referred to as "prior art"), which relates to a switch that is operated up and down by user operation, and is used to control a device or select a function in response to a sensor configured inside that detects user operation. [001 However, in the case of the prior art, a single operating knob is configured to correspond to a single device or function, and as shown in Figure 3 of the prior art, it can be seen that a number of operating knobs are required to control a number of devices or functions.

[0011] Ultimately, just like the prior art, in order to control multiple devices or functions, it is necessary to divide each toggle switch in the longitudinal direction, which requires a gap line as described above. This, along with the problems described above, has the problem of significantly restricting the design freedom of the switch and control panel.

[0012] [Prior Art Literature]

[0013] [Patent Literature]

[0014] (Patent Document 1) Japanese Published Patent Application No. 2019-75266 'Toggle Switch Device' Description of the Invention Technical Problem

[0015] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention aims to provide an input device capable of providing a 'Seamless type' integrated tumbler switch without a gap line, and an operating panel including the same.

[0016] In particular, the present invention aims to provide an input device and an operation panel including the same, which enables controlling multiple devices or functions using a single tumbler switch by configuring an integrated touch sensor capable of verifying the user's operation position in the tumbler switch. [001 The technical problems of the technology disclosed in the basic specification are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art from the description below. Means for solving the problem

[0018] To achieve the above objectives, an input device according to the present invention comprises: a case; a movable body supported tiltably in the case and in a tilted state when a part to be operated is pressed by an operator; a tilted state detection member for detecting the tilted state of the movable body; and a position pressed by the pressing operation of the movable body. Pressure position detection sensor; The movable body comprises a first working part extending along the longitudinal direction of the movable body and a second working part extending along the longitudinal direction of the movable body, and transitions from an initial state to a first tilted state tilted in the first direction by a first pressing operation applying pressure to the first working part in a first direction, and transitions from an initial state to a second tilted state tilted in the second direction by a second pressing operation applying pressure to the second working part in a second direction different from the first direction, wherein the tilted state detection member detects the first tilted state of the movable body and detects the second tilted state of the movable body, and the pressure position detection sensor is a first pressure position detection sensor that detects a predetermined position where the operator performs the first pressing operation with respect to the longitudinal direction of the first working part; and a second pressure position detection sensor that detects a predetermined position where the operator performs the second pressure operation with respect to the length direction of the second part to be operated; wherein the first pressure position detection sensor is installed in the movable body so as to be close to the first part to be operated on the rear side of the first part to be operated, and the second pressure position detection sensor is installed in the movable body so as to be close to the second part to be operated on the rear side of the second part to be operated.

[0019] In addition, the above-mentioned pressure position detection sensor may be a capacitance detection sensor having a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes installed corresponding to each position of the part to be operated that performs the pressure operation. [002 Also, the above-mentioned movable body is located between the first piezo operating part and the second piezo operating part. A third operating part is further provided, and the pressure position detection sensor may further provide a third pressure position detection sensor that detects the position where the operator has applied pressure in the third operating part.

[0021] In addition, the pressure position detection sensor may be integrally installed as a flexible sheet comprising the first pressure position detection sensor, the second pressure position detection sensor, and the third pressure position detection sensor, and may be bent and arranged to be close to the first, second, and third pressure position detection sensors, respectively, on the rear side of the first, second, and third pressure position detection sensors in the movable body.

[0022] In addition, the tilt state detection member may include a first tilt state detection member for detecting the first tilt state and a second tilt state detection member for detecting the second tilt state.

[0023] In addition, the above-mentioned movable body may have a certain portion or the whole of transparent, and the movable body may be illuminated by a light source installed inside the case.

[0024] In addition, at least the first operating part of the above-mentioned movable body may be permeable, and the first pressure position detection sensor that detects the predetermined position may be permeable.

[0025] In addition, the first pressure position detection sensor may use IT0 or PEDOT as a conductor.

[0026] In addition, the above-mentioned pressure position detection sensor may be integrally formed with a portion using IT0 or PEDOT as a conductor and an FPC using a metal foil as a conductor. [002 Also, the control panel according to the present invention is a control panel including the above-mentioned input device, It includes a control unit that controls a device mounted on a vehicle based on at least the detection result of a tilted state detection member and the detection result of a pressure position detection sensor. Effects of the invention

[0028] With the above-mentioned solution, the present invention has the advantage of being able to provide a ‘Seamless type’ integrated tumbler switch without a gap line.

[0029] In particular, the present invention has the advantage of enabling the control of multiple devices or functions using a single tumbler switch by configuring an integrated touch sensor that can verify the user's operating position in the tumbler switch. [003 In addition, the present invention has the advantage of being able to improve the degree of design freedom for a tumbler switch and an operating panel including the same, thereby enabling application to various products, as well as preventing damage, malfunction, or failure caused by foreign substances, and significantly improving design elements, especially aesthetic sense.

[0031] Meanwhile, the effects described above are merely illustrative, and effects predicted or expected from the detailed configuration of the present invention from the perspective of a person skilled in the art may also be added to the effects unique to the present invention. Brief description of the drawings

[0032] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing one embodiment of an input device according to the present invention.

[0033] Figure 2 is a drawing explaining the operating state of Figure 1.

[0034] FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 4 are drawings showing an embodiment of the pressure position detection sensor shown in FIGS. 1.

[0035] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing another embodiment of FIG. 1.

[0036] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the pressure position detection sensor shown in FIG. 5. [Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of an operation panel according to the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing a specific embodiment of FIG. 7.

[0039] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the control panel shown in FIG. 7. Best mode for carrying out the invention [004 Various examples of the input device and the control panel including the same according to the present invention can be applied, and below, the most preferred embodiment will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment of an input device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram explaining the operating state of FIG. 1.

[0042] Referring to FIG. 1, the input device includes a case (100), a movable body (200), a tilt state detection member (300), and a pressure position detection sensor (400).

[0043] The case (100) forms the outer shape of the input device and may include a configuration for operating the movable body (200), a configuration in which a tilted state detection member (300) and a pressure position detection sensor (400) are arranged, as well as a configuration in which an electrical circuit, a wire, an electronic component, etc. are mounted. Here, since the case (100) can be manufactured in various shapes or structures according to the user's requirements, it is obvious that it is not limited to a specific type.

[0044] The movable body (200) is configured to be supported in the case (100) so as to be tiltable, and the part to be operated is pressed by an operator (user) to become tilted. As such, it may include a first part to be operated (210) and a second part to be operated (220).

[0045] The first manipulator (210) can be formed by extending along the longitudinal direction of the movable body (200) as shown in FIG. 8 (from the lower left to the upper right direction in FIG. 8).

[0046] For example, the first operating part (210) may be formed on the upper part of the movable body (200), and as shown in FIG. 2(a), the movable body (200) may transition from an initial state to a first tilted state (Tilt) by a first pressing operation (Direction, box-shaped arrow) in which the operator presses the first operating part (210) in a first direction (Drl). [004 The second part of the mechanism (220) can be formed by extending along the longitudinal direction of the movable body (200) (from the lower left to the upper right direction in FIG. 8).

[0048] For example, the second operating part (220) may be formed at the bottom of the movable body (200), and as shown in FIG. 2(b), the movable body (200) may transition from an initial state to a second tilted state (Ti2) tilted in the second direction (Dr2) by a second pressing operation (box-shaped arrow) in which the operator presses the second operating part (220) in a second direction (Dr2) different from the first direction (Drl).

[0049] The tilted state detection member (300) detects the tilted state of the movable body (200) and can detect the first tilted state (Ti l) and the second tilted state (Ti2) of the movable body (200). [005 The pressurized position detection sensor (400) detects a position that has been pressurized by a pressurized operation of a movable body (200), and can detect at least two operation (pressurized) positions. Here, the pressurized position detection sensor (400) is a device or facility in which the input device and operation panel of the present invention are configured, It is obvious that it can be applied in various numbers depending on the number of devices to be controlled (modules or systems installed in specific devices or facilities to perform specific functions), the number of functions, and user requirements.

[0051] For example, the pressure position detection sensor (400) can detect five operating positions as shown in FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 4.

[0052] Therefore, the input device of the present invention can operate or control multiple devices or functions using a single operating body (200).

[0053] Additionally, the pressure position detection sensor (400) may include a capacitance detection sensor having a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes installed corresponding to the position of the part to be operated on that performs the pressure operation.

[0054] Accordingly, the input device of the present invention can accurately detect the position of the pressure operation by detecting the change in capacitance that occurs when an operator applies pressure.

[0055] In this way, the present invention can accurately verify the device or function operated by the operator through the pressure position detection sensor (400), and can clearly determine how the selected device will control the function through the tilt state detection member (300).

[0056] Specifically, the pressure position detection sensor (400) comprises a first pressure position detection sensor (410) that detects a predetermined position (Ti l) where the operator performs a first pressure operation (Dr1) with respect to the longitudinal direction of the first part to be operated (210), and a predetermined position (Ti2) where the operator performs a second pressure operation (Dr2) with respect to the longitudinal direction of the second part to be operated (220). It may include a second pressure position detection sensor (420). [005 For example, the first pressurized position detection sensor (410) may be installed so as to be close to the first operated part (210) on the back side of the first operated part (210) constituting the movable body (200) as shown in FIG. 2 (a).

[0058] Additionally, the second pressurized position detection sensor (420) may be installed so as to be close to the second operated part (220) on the back side of the second operated part (220) constituting the movable body (200), as shown in FIG. 2 (b).

[0059] Accordingly, the input device of the present invention can specify the position of the pressurized operation by the operator while configuring the movable body (200) operated by the operator as a single unit without dividing it in the longitudinal direction, and can perform control of the device or function matched to the position. [006 In this way, the present invention can provide a product with an excellent design with improved aesthetics by dividing the part to be operated of a movable body (200) in the longitudinal direction and forming it as a single unit without gaps between each part.

[0061] Additionally, the movable body (200) may further include a third operating part (230) located between the first operating part (210) and the second operating part (220) as shown in FIG. 1.

[0062] And in response to this, the pressure position detection sensor (400) may further include a third pressure position detection sensor (430) that detects the position where the operator has applied pressure to the third operating part (230).

[0063] Accordingly, when the input device of the present invention pressurizes the movable body (200) in a first direction (Drl) or pressurizes it in a second direction (Dr2), the movable body (200) Since it is possible to apply pressure to a part other than the first part to be operated (210) or the second part to be operated (220), the degree of freedom regarding the method of applying pressure, such as the type of finger or the direction of pressure applied to the movable body (200), can be improved.

[0064] In other words, the input device of the present invention can significantly increase the number of combinations for the operation of each part by including a front part in addition to the upper and lower parts of the movable body (200) at the location that detects the operator's pressure operation, and accordingly, more diverse functions can be controlled and adjusted in various ways.

[0065] Additionally, the tilt state detection member (300) may include a first tilt state detection member (310) capable of detecting a first tilt state (Ti l) and a second tilt state detection member (320) capable of detecting a second tilt state (Ti2).

[0066] Accordingly, since each detection member of the input device of the present invention is configured independently to detect different tilting states, the tilting state of the movable body (200) can be clearly detected. [006 For example, the first tilting state detection member (310) may include a push rod (312) that is moved by the tilting of the movable body (200) and a push switch (311) that is operated by the push rod (312).

[0068] Additionally, the second tilting state detection member (320) may include a push rod (322) that is moved by the tilting of the movable body (200), and a push switch (321) that is operated by the push rod (322).

[0069] Accordingly, when the movable body (200) is tilted to the first tilted state (Ti l), it does not affect the push rod (322) of the second tilted state detection member (320) at all, Only the push rod (312) of the first tilted state detection member (310) is pressed, and through this, it can be clearly confirmed that the movable body (200) is tilted to the first tilted state (Ti l). [007 Also, when the movable body (200) is tilted to the second tilted state (Ti2), only the push rod (322) of the second tilted state detection member (310) is pressed without affecting the push rod (312) of the first tilted state detection member (310) at all, and through this, it can be clearly confirmed that the movable body (200) is tilted to the second tilted state (Ti2).

[0071] FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 4 are drawings showing an embodiment of the pressure position detection sensor shown in FIGS. 1.

[0072] Referring to FIG. 3, the pressure position detection sensor (400) may be composed of a sheet of a flexible material (a property of bending under external force), and the first pressure position detection sensor (410), the second pressure position detection sensor (420), and the third pressure position detection sensor (430) may be formed integrally.

[0073] Accordingly, the pressure position detection sensor (400) is positioned on the back side of the first operating part (210), the second operating part (220), and the third operating part (230) forming the movable body (200) as shown in FIG. 1, and can be positioned bent as shown in FIG. 4 so as to be close to the first operating part (210), the second operating part (220), and the third operating part (230), respectively.

[0074] For example, among the first operating part (210), the second operating part (220), and the third operating part (230) forming the movable body (200) as shown in FIG. 1, if the third operating part (230) is formed as a curved surface, the pressure position detection sensor (400) may be formed so that the third pressure position detection sensor (430) corresponding to the third operating part (230) is bent.

[0075] In addition, the pressure position detection sensor (400) has multiple operating positions through a single sheet You can verify it.

[0076] For example, the first subscriber position detection sensor (410) may be composed of a first upper sensor (411), a second upper sensor (412), a third upper sensor (413), a fourth upper sensor (414), and a fifth upper sensor (415). [007 Also, the second sub-position detection sensor (420) may be composed of a first sub-sensor (421), a second sub-sensor (422), a third sub-sensor (423), a fourth sub-sensor (424), and a fifth sub-sensor (425).

[0078] Additionally, the third joining position detection sensor (430) may be composed of a first front sensor (431), a second front sensor (432), a third front sensor (433), a fourth front sensor (434), and a fifth front sensor (435).

[0079] And, the first upper sensor (411) to the fifth upper sensor (415), the first lower sensor (421) to the fifth lower sensor (425), and the first front sensor (431) to the fifth front sensor (435) can all be formed as a single sheet. [008 Accordingly, in configuring a sensor that detects multiple operating positions, the present invention can reduce the cost of the pressure position detection sensor (400) by configuring a sheet of an integrally formed FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit), thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the input device according to the present invention, and also make it easier to assemble the input device of the present invention since the entire sensor can be assembled in one process.

[0081] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing another embodiment of FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is a drawing showing an embodiment of the pressure position detection sensor shown in FIG. 5.

[0082] Referring to FIG. 5, the input device of the present invention may include a light source (500).

[0083] For example, the movable body (200) may be formed so that a certain part or the whole is transparent and may be illuminated by a light source (500) installed inside the case (100).

[0084] And, the light emitted from the light source (500) may be emitted directly to the outside through a portion formed to be transparent, or emitted to the outside through a portion through a light guide member (510) as shown in FIG. 5.

[0085] In this way, by illuminating the movable body (200) using an internal light source (500), the symbol mark formed on the surface of the movable body (200) (e.g., formed in correspondence with a specific device or function) as shown in FIG. 8 can be made more easily visible.

[0086] For example, when an operator selects a symbol mark corresponding to a specific device or function, a light source (500) corresponding to the symbol mark is activated to illuminate the symbol mark. [008 Looking at the mechanism, at least the first operating part (210) of the movable body (200) can be formed to have transparency, and the first pressure position detection sensor (410) that detects a predetermined position, for example, a position corresponding to the first operating part (210) in the pressure position detection sensor (400) can be formed to have transparency.

[0088] Accordingly, the input device of the present invention has a first operating part (210) and a first pressure position detection sensor (410) formed of a transparent material, so that light emitted from a light source (500) can easily pass through the corresponding part, and a pressure operation symbol mark formed on the surface of the first operating part (210) can be illuminated and made visible.

[0089] Specifically, the pressure position detection sensor (400) may include a transparent area (P1) and a non-transparent area (P2) as shown in FIG. 6. [009 For example, the transparent area (P1) may include a first pressure position detection sensor (410). The first pressure position detection sensor (410) can form a transparent electrode by using ITO (Indium Tin Oxide, transparent electrode) or PEDOT (organic conductive thin film) as a conductor.

[0091] Additionally, the non-transparent region (P2) may include a second pressure position detection sensor (420) and a third pressure position detection sensor (430), and may be formed of a Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) with a metal foil as a conductor.

[0092] In addition, by integrally molding the transparent region (P1) of IT0 or PEDOT and the opaque region (P2) of the gold foil FPC, the pressure position detection sensor (400) can be formed as a single sheet. Here, the method of integrally molding the transparent region (P1) of IT0 or PEDOT and the opaque region (P2) of the gold foil FPC can be selected and applied from among already known methods, so it goes without saying that the specific method is not limited to a specific one.

[0093] Therefore, the input device of the present invention can reduce costs compared to dividing and independently molding each part by making only the parts requiring light transparency IT0 or PEDOT and the rest FPC and molding them as a single unit.

[0094] In addition, by integrally forming a pressure position detection sensor (400) that detects multiple pressure positions, the assembly of the input device can also be improved.

[0095] In addition, by forming an FPC in parts that require deformation such as bending, it can be easily deformed into a desired shape, and since the shape of the pressure position detection sensor (400) can be deformed to correspond to the shape of the movable body (200) in this way, it can be easily applied to input devices of various shapes.

[0096] FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of an operating panel according to the present invention, and FIG. 8 is FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing a specific embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the control panel shown in FIG. 7. [Referring to

[009] Figure 7, the input device described in Figures 1 to 6 may be configured in an operation panel (600), and the operation panel (600) controls a device (e.g., air conditioner, radio, lighting, window, heater, etc.) mounted on a specific device (e.g., vehicle, etc.) based on at least the detection result of a tilting state detection member (300) and the detection result of a pressure position detection sensor (400), and includes a control unit (610) composed of a CPU or memory, etc.

[0098] Accordingly, by using the control panel (600) equipped with the input device of the present invention, an operator (e.g., a driver) can select the type of the first device (710) to the fifth device (750) mounted in the vehicle and control the function of the device (e.g., air volume, sound volume, brightness, opening and closing and degree of opening, temperature, etc.).

[0099] For example, if the operator (driver) wants to operate the vehicle's air conditioner, they can touch the upper part of the first area of ​​the operating body (200) (the first from the lower left in FIG. 8). [010 When the first upper sensor (411) detects a change in capacitance, the control unit (610) can turn on the operation of the first device (710) corresponding to the first upper sensor (411), for example, an air conditioner.

[0101] Afterward, when adjusting the temperature of the air conditioner, the operator can adjust the rise or fall of the temperature by touching the upper or lower part while touching the front of the first area.

[0102] Accordingly, the control unit (610), in a state where the capacitance of the first front sensor (431) has changed, If the capacitance of the first upper sensor (411) changes, the set temperature of the air conditioner can be increased.

[0103] Conversely, the control unit (610) can lower the set temperature of the air conditioner when the capacitance of the first lower sensor (421) changes while the capacitance of the first front sensor (431) has changed.

[0104] And, when the operator touches the lower part of the first area of ​​the operating body (200), the control unit (610) detects a change in capacitance of the first lower sensor (421) and accordingly can stop the operation of the first device (710), which is an air conditioner.

[0105] Such driver operation and the resulting method of controlling the device are merely examples, and it goes without saying that they can be configured in various ways depending on the functions or characteristics of the device.

[0106] The input device and the control panel including the same according to the present invention have been described above. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical configuration of the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without altering the technical concept or essential features of the present invention. [010 Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as exemplary in all respects and not limiting.

[0108] [Explanation of Symbols]

[0109] 100 : Case 110 : Bulkhead [01 1 is 200 : Movable body 210 : 1st operated part [01 1 1 ]220 : 2nd operated part 230 : 3rd operated part

[0112] 300: Tilt state detection member 310: First tilt state detection member

[0113] 311 : Push switch 312 : Push rod

[0114] 320: Second tilt state detection unit 321: Push switch

[0115] 322 : Push rod

[0116] 400: Pressurized position detection sensor 410: First pressurized position detection sensor

[0117] 411: 1st upper sensor 412: 2nd upper sensor

[0118] 413: 3rd upper sensor 414: 4th upper sensor

[0119] 415: 5th Upper Section 420: 2nd Pressurization Position Detector

[0120] 421: 1st lower sensor 422: 2nd lower sensor

[0121] 423: 3rd lower sensor 424: 4th lower sensor

[0122] 425: 5th lower sensor 430: 3rd pressurization position detection sensor

[0123] 431: 1st Front Exemption Form 432: 2nd Front Exemption Form

[0124] 433 : 3rd front sensor 434 : 4th front sensor

[0125] 435 : 5th Front Sens

[0126] 500 : Light source 510 : Light guide element

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Claim scope

1. A case; a movable body supported in the case so as to be tiltable, wherein a workpiece is pressed and operated by an operator to be in a tilted state; a tilted state detection member for detecting the tilted state of the movable body; and a pressure position detection sensor for detecting a position pressurized by the pressure operation of the movable body; wherein the movable body comprises a first workpiece extending along the longitudinal direction of the movable body and a second workpiece extending along the longitudinal direction of the movable body, and transitions from an initial state to a first tilted state tilted in the first direction by a first pressure operation pressing the first workpiece in a first direction, and transitions from an initial state to a second tilted state tilted in the second direction by a second pressure operation pressing the second workpiece in a second direction different from the first direction, and the tilted state detection member detects the first tilted state of the movable body and detects the second tilted state of the movable body, and the pressure position detection sensor An input device comprising: a first pressure position detection sensor that detects a predetermined position where the operator performs the first pressure operation with respect to the length direction of the first part to be operated; and a second pressure position detection sensor that detects a predetermined position where the operator performs the second pressure operation with respect to the length direction of the second part to be operated; wherein the first pressure position detection sensor is installed in the movable body so as to be close to the first part to be operated on the rear side of the first part to be operated, and the second pressure position detection sensor is installed in the movable body so as to be close to the second part to be operated on the rear side of the second part to be operated.

2. An input device according to Claim 1, wherein the pressure position detection sensor is a capacitance detection sensor having a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes installed corresponding to each position of the part to be operated that performs the pressure operation. [Claim 1, wherein the movable body is, An input device characterized by further comprising a third operating part located between the first operating part and the second operating part, and the pressure position detection sensor further comprising a third pressure position detection sensor that detects the position where the operator applies pressure in the third operating part.

4. An input device according to Claim 3, wherein the pressure position detection sensor is formed such that the first pressure position detection sensor, the second pressure position detection sensor, and the third pressure position detection sensor are integrally installed as a flexible sheet, and are bent and arranged to be close to the first operating part, the second operating part, and the third operating part, respectively, on the rear side of the first operating part, the second operating part, and the third operating part in the movable body.

5. The tilt state detection member according to Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a first tilt state detection member for detecting the first tilt state and a second tilt state detection member for detecting the second tilt state. 22, input device.

6. An input device according to Claim 1, wherein a predetermined portion or the entire movable body has transparency, and the movable body is illuminated by a light source installed inside the case.

7. An input device according to Claim 6, wherein at least the first part to be operated of the movable body is transparent, and the first pressure position detection sensor for detecting the predetermined position is transparent.

8. In Claim 7, the first pressure position detection sensor is, An input device characterized by using ITO or PEDOT as a conductor.

9. 23 In Clause 8, the above-mentioned pressure position detection sensor is, An input device characterized by integrally molding a portion using ITO or PEDOT as a conductor and an FPC using a metal foil as a conductor.

10. An operating panel comprising an input device as described in Claim 1, wherein the control unit performs control of a device mounted on a vehicle based on at least the detection result of a tilting state detection member and the detection result of a pressure position detection sensor; an operating panel comprising