Dial device

Abstract

Provided is a dial device by which a user can input a control signal for a control target. The dial device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a base part; a rotating part that is coupled to the upper portion of the base part and can rotate about the central axis of the base part in a plan view; a click part that is attached to the upper portion of the rotating part and can move in the longitudinal direction; a guide part which passes through the rotating part and is coupled to the base part, and on which the click part is mounted; a rotation detection sensor that is installed on the base part and detects the rotation of the rotating part; a first substrate which is installed on the base part and on which the rotation detection sensor is mounted; and a second substrate installed on the click part separately from the first substrate.

Description

Dial device

[0001] The present invention relates to a dial device, and more specifically, to a dial device in which a control signal for a control target can be input by a user.

[0002] Typically, home automation systems are being introduced and applied in indoor and outdoor spaces, such as officetels, commercial buildings, office buildings, and apartments, as a measure to provide convenience for internal users and security against external intruders.

[0003] In the case of such a home automation system, a controller that receives user commands and displays the status of the controlled object may be individually provided to correspond to each controlled object.

[0004] However, controlling each control target separately with a controller corresponding to that target can cause inconvenience to the user. Accordingly, technology is being developed to control various control targets through a single integrated controller.

[0005] In relation to an integrated controller capable of controlling various control targets as described above, Korean Published Patent No. 10-2022-0021198 (hereinafter referred to as the 'prior art') discloses a multi-functional knob.

[0006] Specifically, the invention discloses a button portion having a gripping periphery surface exposed to the outside, a hollow guide body portion configured to be fixedly coupled to the periphery surface while surrounding at least a portion of the button portion, a hollow fixed housing that surrounds at least partially the button portion and the guide body portion, a push member assembled to the fixed housing and configured to move in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis according to the movement of the guide body portion, and a printed circuit board connected to the fixed housing.

[0007] However, although the multi-functional knob of the prior art discloses a configuration in which a user can input a control signal for a control target by rotating or pressing a button part, there is a problem in that it is difficult to make the multi-functional knob into a compact structure because the degree of freedom of the overall structure is not high, given that the two aforementioned functions are implemented together through a single printed circuit board.

[0008] As described above, an integrated controller capable of controlling various control targets faces the challenge of optimizing the structure in which control signals for the control targets are input so that it can be implemented in a more compact structure.

[0009] However, conventional integrated controllers have limitations in that they cannot adequately solve these challenges.

[0010] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems of an integrated controller capable of controlling various control targets.

[0011] Specifically, the present invention aims to provide a dial device that can be formed into a more compact structure by optimizing the structure in which a control signal for a control target is input.

[0012] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a dial device in which functional problems can be minimized during the input of a control signal by optimizing the structure in which a control signal for a control target is input.

[0013] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a dial device that ensures structural stability even in a compact structure by optimizing the structure in which a control signal for a control target is input.

[0014]

[0015] The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0016] To achieve the above or other purposes, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention is configured such that a component for detecting rotation and inputting a control signal and a remaining component are installed separately from each other. Specifically, the device is configured such that a first substrate on which a rotation detection sensor is mounted is installed in a base portion, and a second substrate is installed separately in a click portion.

[0017] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention is configured to facilitate a smooth electrical connection between a first substrate and a second substrate. Specifically, the cable portion passes through the hollow of a guide portion and is configured to electrically connect the first substrate and the second substrate.

[0018] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention is configured such that a guide portion occupies a minimum height while being stably coupled to a base portion. Specifically, it is configured to have a structure in which the guide portion penetrates and is coupled to a rotation detection sensor installed on the base portion.

[0019] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention may be formed with a circular planar shape.

[0020] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention can detect a press and input a control signal.

[0021] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention can constrain displacement other than longitudinal movement of the click portion to the guide portion through a connecting member.

[0022] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention can connect a click portion and a guide portion in a rotationally symmetric portion of a plurality of connecting members.

[0023] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention can apply a restoring force when the click portion moves in the longitudinal direction through a spring.

[0024] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention may emit light from a light-emitting part installed in a base part.

[0025] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention may have a light-emitting plate installed on the light-emitting path of a light-emitting part to cause total internal reflection of light.

[0026] In addition, the dial device according to one aspect of the present invention may be spaced apart at a certain distance between the lowest end of the outer surface of the rotating part and the base part.

[0027] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention may emit light from a light-emitting part to the outside through a spaced-apart space between the lowest end of the outer surface of a rotating part and a base part.

[0028] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention can output a visual signal to a user through a display unit.

[0029] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention may display the rotational step of the rotating part through a display part.

[0030] In addition, a dial device according to one aspect of the present invention may have a display portion mounted on a second substrate.

[0031]

[0032] The means for solving the technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the means mentioned above, and other means not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a dial device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the main components of a dial device according to one embodiment of the present invention in disassembly.

[0035] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a dial device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 4 is a diagram exemplarily showing the longitudinal movement of a click portion in a dial device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 5 is a diagram exemplarily showing the connection of a click part and a guide part through a connecting member in a dial device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 6 is a side view showing a guide part, a rotation detection sensor, a first substrate, and a second substrate in a dial device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a state in which a click portion is omitted in a dial device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the state in which the display unit and the second substrate are omitted from the drawing shown in FIG. 7.

[0041] FIG. 9 is a bottom view showing a state in which the base part is omitted in a dial device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, in describing the present invention, descriptions of already known functions or configurations will be omitted in order to clarify the gist of the present invention.

[0043] The X, Y, and Z directions described in the embodiments of the present invention may each be mutually orthogonal directions. The X and Y directions may each be directions parallel to the horizontal direction, and the Z direction may be a direction parallel to the vertical direction. When the X direction is a direction parallel to the left-right direction, the Y direction may be a direction parallel to the front-back direction. When the X direction is a direction parallel to the front-back direction, the Y direction may be a direction parallel to the left-right direction.

[0044]

[0045] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a dial device (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the main components of a dial device (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention in disassembly. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a dial device (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] A dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a base part (100), a rotating part (200), a click part (300), a guide part (400), a rotation detection sensor (510), a first substrate (610), and a second substrate (620).

[0047] The base portion (100) is a part on which the remaining components are installed, and can cover the lower surface of the dial device (1000) according to the present embodiment. Alternatively, the base portion (100) may be configured to cover the lower portion of the side of the dial device (1000) according to the present embodiment.

[0048] The rotating part (200) is coupled to the upper part of the base part (100) and is a part that can rotate around the central axis (101) on the plane of the base part (100). When a user rotates the rotating part (200), a pre-set control signal can be input according to the direction of rotation and the angle of rotation, etc.

[0049] In this case, the rotating part (200) can be coupled to the base part (100) such that rotation is possible with respect to the base part (100), but the remaining displacement is limited.

[0050] The click part (300) is a part that is coupled to the upper part of the rotating part (200) and is movable along the longitudinal direction, and when a user presses the click part (300), a pre-set control signal can be input according to the intensity and frequency of the press.

[0051] In this case, the click portion (300) may be coupled with the rotating portion (200) so as to rotate together with the rotating portion (200). Alternatively, the click portion (300) may not rotate with respect to the base portion (100), and only the rotating portion (200) may rotate with respect to the base portion (100).

[0052] The guide portion (400) penetrates the rotating portion (200) and is coupled to the base portion (100) to mount the click portion (300), and may be an intermediate member that allows the click portion (300) to be connected to the base portion (100) in a manner that does not restrict longitudinal movement.

[0053] Accordingly, the guide portion (400) can be formed to extend upward while penetrating the rotating portion (200) with its lower portion connected to the base portion (100). Additionally, a click portion (300) can be mounted on the upper portion of the guide portion (400) extended in this manner.

[0054] In this case, the guide part (400) is installed to rotate together with the rotating part (200), so that the guide part (400) and the click part (300) can rotate together when the rotating part (200) rotates. Alternatively, the guide part (400) and the click part (300) may be configured so that they do not rotate when the rotating part (200) rotates.

[0055] The rotation detection sensor (510) is installed on the base part (100) to detect the rotation of the rotating part (200), and can be configured to detect the rotation direction and rotation angle of the rotating part (200).

[0056] In this case, the rotation detection sensor (510) may include an encoder, etc., but is not necessarily limited thereto and may be formed in various structures as needed.

[0057] In particular, since the rotation detection sensor (510) is generally structured to have a relatively large height compared to other components, it may be the factor that has the greatest influence on the overall height of the dial device (1000) according to the present embodiment.

[0058] The first substrate (610) is a part installed on the base part (100) where the rotation detection sensor (510) is mounted, and can be provided as a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) including a circuit so that the rotation detection sensor (510) can be electrically installed and operated.

[0059] The second substrate (620) is a part installed on the click part (300) separately from the first substrate (610), and may be provided as a PCB including a circuit so that a configuration other than the one that detects rotation and inputs a control signal can be electrically installed and operated.

[0060] That is, as described above, since the rotation detection sensor (510) is the factor that has the greatest influence on the overall height of the dial device (1000) according to the embodiment, the overall structure can be made compact if the first substrate (610) is minimized in size by performing only the core function of the rotation detection sensor (510).

[0061] Therefore, it may be desirable to install a second substrate (620) separately from the first substrate (610) on which the rotation detection sensor (510) is mounted, so that this second substrate (620) performs a function other than that of the rotation detection sensor (510).

[0062] As such, the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention is structured such that a first substrate (610) on which a rotation detection sensor (510) is mounted is installed on the base part (100), and a second substrate (620) is installed separately on the click part (300). By minimizing the structure of the rotation detection sensor (510) and the first substrate (610), the overall structure can be made more compact.

[0063] A dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a cable portion (700) that electrically connects a first substrate (610) and a second substrate (620). In this case, the guide portion (400) may have a hollow (410) formed along the longitudinal direction through which the cable portion (700) passes.

[0064] As described above, when the first substrate (610) and the second substrate (620) are installed separately from each other, the cable portion (700) can electrically connect the first substrate (610) and the second substrate (620).

[0065] However, as the first substrate (610) is installed on the base part (100) and the second substrate (620) is installed on the click part (300), the cable part (700) needs to be installed to pass through the rotating part (200). In this case, problems such as the cable part (700) getting twisted may occur when the rotating part (200) rotates.

[0066] Accordingly, it may be desirable to form a hollow (410) in the longitudinal direction in the guide portion (400) and allow the cable portion (700) to pass through this hollow (410) so that the cable portion (700) does not get twisted even when the rotating portion (200) rotates.

[0067] As such, the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention is structured such that the cable portion (700) passes through the hollow (410) of the guide portion (400) and electrically connects the first substrate (610) and the second substrate (620), thereby preventing the cable portion (700) from twisting even when the rotating portion (200) rotates, so that the electrical connection between the first substrate (610) and the second substrate (620) can be smoothly established.

[0068] In a dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention, a guide portion (400) can be coupled by penetrating a rotation detection sensor (510).

[0069] That is, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the guide portion (400) and the rotation detection sensor (510) can be combined in a structure in which the rotation detection sensor (510) wraps around the circumference of the portion extending longitudinally from the guide portion (400).

[0070] Accordingly, since the heights that the guide part (400) and the rotation detection sensor (510) each need to occupy can overlap to a certain extent, the height of the overall structure can be lowered.

[0071] In addition, since the guide portion (400) is structured to be wrapped by the rotation detection sensor (510), the guide portion (400) can maintain a more stable state even when the rotating portion (200) rotates.

[0072] As such, the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention is structured such that the guide part (400) penetrates and is coupled to the rotation detection sensor (510) installed on the base part (100), so the arrangement of the guide part (400) and the rotation detection sensor (510) can be more efficient and stable.

[0073] In a dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention, the base part (100), the rotating part (200), and the click part (300) may each be formed in a circular planar shape.

[0074] As described above, since the rotating part (200) must be rotated while combined with the base part (100) and the click part (300), the planes of the base part (100), the rotating part (200), and the click part (300) are all circular, the structure may minimize interference during rotation.

[0075] In addition, the base part (100), the rotating part (200), and the click part (300) are each formed in a circular planar shape, so that when the dial device (1000) according to the present embodiment is formed in an overall circular planar shape, the design reflecting the function of the rotating part (200) can be improved.

[0076] As such, since the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention is formed with a circular planar shape, the rotation of the rotating part (200) can be smoothly performed and the aesthetic appearance can be improved.

[0077] FIG. 4 is a drawing exemplarily illustrating the longitudinal movement of a click portion (300) in a dial device (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a drawing exemplarily illustrating the connection between a click portion (300) and a guide portion (400) through a connecting member (420) in a dial device (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a side view showing a guide portion (400), a rotation detection sensor (510), a first substrate (610), and a second substrate (620) in a dial device (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a state in which the click portion (300) is omitted in a dial device (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a state in which the display portion (900) and the second substrate (620) are omitted from the drawing shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is a bottom view showing a state in which the base part (100) is omitted in a dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] A dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a press detection sensor (520) mounted on a second substrate (620) to detect longitudinal movement of a click portion (300).

[0079] That is, the press detection sensor (520) is mounted on the second substrate (620) installed on the click part (300) and can detect the intensity and frequency of the click part (300) being pressed by a user.

[0080] And, the input value detected by the press detection sensor (520) is converted into an electrical signal on the second substrate (620), and control can be performed accordingly.

[0081] Therefore, since the state in which the user rotates the rotation part (200) and presses the click part (300) simultaneously or separately can be detected, the type of control signal intended by the user can be appropriately identified.

[0082] In this case, the press detection sensor (520) may include a tact switch, etc., but is not necessarily limited thereto and may be formed in various structures as needed.

[0083] As such, the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention detects a press and inputs a control signal, so a more diverse and complex input of control signals by the user can be made.

[0084] A dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a connecting member (420) connecting the click part (300) and the guide part (400) so that displacement other than longitudinal movement of the click part (300) is constrained to the guide part (400).

[0085] That is, as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, the connecting member (420) can penetrate the guide portion (400) and be inserted longitudinally into the click portion (300). In this case, the connecting member (420) is connected to the click portion (300) but not to the guide portion (400), so that the click portion (300) can be moved longitudinally relative to the guide portion (400).

[0086] In this way, the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention restricts displacement other than longitudinal movement of the click part (300) to the guide part (400) through the connecting member (420), so that the connection between the click part (300) and the guide part (400) can be properly and stably formed.

[0087] In a dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting members (420) may be arranged in a plurality of rotationally symmetrical numbers.

[0088] That is, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the guide portion (400) and the click portion (300) can be connected by a connecting member (420) at multiple points, and these multiple points can be formed rotationally symmetrically on a plane.

[0089] Therefore, even if the user presses the click part (300), the click part (300) is pressed uniformly on the flat surface, so that malfunctions due to eccentricity can be prevented.

[0090] In this way, the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention connects the click portion (300) and the guide portion (400) in a rotationally symmetrical portion of a plurality of connecting members (420), thereby minimizing the occurrence of eccentric force when the click portion (300) moves in the longitudinal direction.

[0091] A dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a spring (430) interposed between the click part (300) and the guide part (400) to apply a restoring force when the click part (300) moves in the longitudinal direction.

[0092] That is, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a spring (430) is interposed between the click portion (300) and the guide portion (400), so that when the click portion (300) is pressed by a user, a restoring force by the spring (430) can be applied in the opposite direction.

[0093] Accordingly, when the user stops pressing the click part (300), the click part (300) returns to its original position by the restoring force of the spring (430), and the user can press the click part (300) again to input a predetermined control signal.

[0094] As such, the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention applies a restoring force when the click part (300) moves in the longitudinal direction through the spring (430), so that the input of a control signal through pressing can be made more smoothly.

[0095] A dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a light-emitting part (810) that is installed on a base part (100) and capable of emitting light.

[0096] That is, the light-emitting unit (810) can transmit visual information to the user through light emission by emitting light to the outside of the dial device (1000) according to the present embodiment, including LEDs. In particular, the light-emitting unit (810) can be configured so that the status of the dial device (1000) according to the present embodiment is visually displayed or design functions such as lighting are performed.

[0097] For example, the user can check various information about the state of the dial device (1000) through the color of the light displayed by the light-emitting part (810), whether it is flashing, the flashing interval, the flashing pattern, etc.

[0098] As such, in the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention, light is emitted from the light-emitting part (810) installed on the base part (100), so a status display function or a design function through light emission can be exhibited.

[0099] A dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a light-emitting plate (820) installed on the light-emitting path of a light-emitting part (810) to totally reflect light.

[0100] Specifically, when transmitting visual information through the light-emitting part (810), line light or surface light can give the user a softer and more aesthetically pleasing feeling than point light.

[0101] In this regard, since placing a light source capable of emitting light from a specific source or a surface source in the dial device (1000) according to the present embodiment may be disadvantageous in terms of cost or structure, a structure may be considered in which a light source capable of emitting light from a specific source is placed, and then the light is uniformly spread through precision optics and emitted to the outside.

[0102] However, in order to place a precision optic structure in the dial device (1000) according to the present embodiment, there may be spatial constraints to prevent the light emitted from the light-emitting part (810) from exceeding a critical angle, and there may be constraints such as the need for a precision machining process, which may increase the overall mold cost.

[0103] Accordingly, the dial device (1000) according to the present embodiment can be configured to emit light uniformly and aesthetically to the outside by arranging a light-emitting plate part (820) that totally reflects the light emitted from the light-emitting part (810) without arranging a separate precision optic structure.

[0104] In particular, through a simpler structural shape of the light-emitting plate part (820) that replaces the optic structure, the overall thickness of the dial device (1000) according to the present embodiment can be minimized, design freedom can be secured, and an assembly structure that minimizes light loss can be applied.

[0105] In this way, the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention has a light-emitting plate (820) installed on the light-emitting path of the light-emitting part (810) to cause total reflection of light, so that usability and design effects can be further improved.

[0106] In a dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating part (200) may be installed such that the lowest end of the outer surface is spaced apart from the base part (100) at a certain distance.

[0107] Since the light-emitting part (810) is configured to generate heat to a certain extent, it may be desirable to allow the generated heat to be smoothly discharged to the outside.

[0108] Accordingly, the bottom of the outer surface of the rotating part (200) and the base part (100) are spaced apart at a certain distance, so that external air can be introduced into the interior of the dial device (1000) through this spaced-apart space, and air inside the dial device (1000) can be discharged to the outside.

[0109] In this way, in the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the outer surface of the rotating part (200) and the base part (100) are spaced apart at a certain distance, so that heat generated from the light-emitting part (810) can be smoothly discharged to the outside.

[0110] In a dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention, light can be emitted to the outside through a light-emitting space between the bottom of the outer surface of the rotating part (200) and the base part (100).

[0111] As described above, since the bottom of the outer surface of the rotating part (200) is installed at a certain distance from the base part (100), it may be effective to allow light emitted from the light-emitting part (810) placed inside the dial device (1000) to be emitted to the outside through the light-emitting space between the bottom of the outer surface of the rotating part (200) and the base part (100).

[0112] In particular, since the base part (100) can be evenly spaced at a certain distance along the entire circumference of the outer surface of the rotating part (200), when light is emitted through this light-emitting space, a strip-shaped pre-luminescence can be achieved overall.

[0113] In this way, the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention emits light from the light-emitting part (810) to the outside through the spaced-apart space between the bottom of the outer surface of the rotating part (200) and the base part (100), so that the emission of light to the outside can be smooth and aesthetically pleasing.

[0114] A dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a display unit (900) capable of outputting a visual signal to a user.

[0115] That is, the user can visually check the current state of the dial device (1000) or the type of control signal being input through the display unit (900) installed on the dial device (1000).

[0116] In addition, the user can change the control signal or input additional control signals in accordance with the main notifications, etc., output through the display unit (900).

[0117] In this case, the display unit (900) may include not only the display of visual signals through the screen but also a touchscreen capable of inputting control signals by the user's touch, etc.

[0118] As such, the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention outputs a visual signal to the user through the display unit (900), so that the user can easily identify information about the usage status and major notifications.

[0119] In a dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention, the display unit (900) may be able to display a step according to the rotation of the rotation unit (200).

[0120] As described above, various control signals can be input to the dial device (1000) depending on the rotation direction and rotation angle of the rotating part (200).

[0121] In this case, since it is not easy for the user to immediately determine the rotation angle of the rotating part (200), it may be desirable to display the rotation angle in stages on the display part (900) so that the user can determine whether the control signal currently being input is appropriate.

[0122] As such, in the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention, since the rotation step of the rotation part (200) is displayed through the display part (900), the input of a control signal through the rotation of the rotation part (200) can be performed more intuitively and accurately.

[0123] In a dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention, a display unit (900) may be mounted on a second substrate (620).

[0124] As described above, since it is desirable for the first substrate (610) to perform only the core function of the rotation detection sensor (510), it may be desirable for the display unit (900) to be mounted on the second substrate (620).

[0125] In particular, since placing the display unit (900) on the upper surface of the dial device (1000) facilitates visual confirmation by the user, it may be a more efficient structure to place the display unit (900) on the second substrate (620) installed on the click unit (300).

[0126] In this way, the dial device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention has a display unit (900) mounted on the second substrate (620), so the first substrate (610) may be configured to only perform the function of detecting rotation and inputting a control signal.

[0127]

[0128] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described and illustrated above, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments and can be modified and varied in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, such modifications or variations should not be understood individually from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention, and the modified embodiments should be considered to fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

[0129] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, a first substrate on which a rotation detection sensor is mounted is installed in a base portion, and a second substrate is installed separately in a click portion, so that the overall structure can be made more compact by minimizing the structure of the rotation detection sensor and the first substrate.

[0130] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the cable portion passes through the hollow of the guide portion and is structured to electrically connect the first substrate and the second substrate, thereby preventing the cable portion from twisting even when the rotating portion rotates, so that the electrical connection between the first substrate and the second substrate can be smoothly formed.

[0131] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the guide part is formed to penetrate and connect to the rotation detection sensor installed on the base part, so the arrangement of the guide part and the rotation detection sensor can be more efficient and stable.

[0132] In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, since it is formed with a circular planar shape, the rotation of the rotating part can be smoothly performed and the aesthetic appearance can be improved.

[0133] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since a control signal is input by detecting a press, a more diverse and complex input of control signals by the user can be made.

[0134] In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, displacement other than longitudinal movement of the click part is constrained to the guide part through the connecting member, so that the coupling of the click part and the guide part can be properly and stably achieved.

[0135] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since a plurality of connecting members connect a click portion and a guide portion in a rotationally symmetric portion, the occurrence of eccentric force during longitudinal movement of the click portion can be minimized.

[0136] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a restoring force is applied when the click part moves longitudinally through a spring, so that the input of a control signal through pressing can be made more smoothly.

[0137] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, light is emitted from a light-emitting part installed in a base part, so a status indication function or a design function through light emission can be achieved.

[0138] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a light-emitting plate is installed on the light-emitting path of a light-emitting part to cause total reflection of light, so that usability and design effects can be further improved.

[0139] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the lowest part of the outer surface of the rotating part and the base part are spaced apart by a certain distance, heat generated from the light-emitting part can be smoothly discharged to the outside.

[0140] In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, light from the light-emitting part is emitted to the outside through the spaced-apart space between the bottom of the outer surface of the rotating part and the base part, so that the emission of light to the outside can be smooth and aesthetically pleasing.

[0141] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a visual signal is output to the user through a display unit, so that the user can easily identify information regarding the usage status and major notifications.

[0142] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the rotation step of the rotating part is displayed through the display part, the input of a control signal through the rotation of the rotating part can be performed more intuitively and accurately.

[0143] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since a display unit is mounted on the second substrate, the first substrate may be configured to perform only the function of detecting rotation and inputting a control signal.

Claims

1. Base part; A rotating part coupled to the upper part of the base part and rotatable about the central axis on the plane of the base part; A click part coupled to the upper part of the above-mentioned rotating part and movable along the longitudinal direction; A guide part that penetrates the rotating part and is coupled to the base part, on which the click part is mounted; A rotation detection sensor installed on the base part to detect the rotation of the rotating part; A first substrate installed on the base portion above, on which the rotation detection sensor is mounted, and A second substrate installed in the click portion separately from the first substrate; A dial device including 2. In Paragraph 1, It further includes a cable portion that electrically connects the first substrate and the second substrate; The above guide portion is a dial device in which a hollow through which the above cable portion passes is formed along the longitudinal direction.

3. In Paragraph 2, A dial device in which the guide portion penetrates and is coupled to the rotation detection sensor.

4. In Paragraph 3, A dial device in which the base part, the rotating part, and the clicking part are each formed in a circular planar shape.

5. In Paragraph 1, A press detection sensor mounted on the second substrate and detecting longitudinal movement of the click portion; A dial device further comprising 6. In Paragraph 5, A connecting member connecting the click portion and the guide portion so that displacement other than longitudinal movement of the click portion is constrained to the guide portion; A dial device further comprising 7. In Paragraph 6, The above connecting member is a dial device arranged in a plurality of rotationally symmetrical numbers.

8. In Paragraph 6, A spring interposed between the click portion and the guide portion to apply a restoring force when the click portion moves longitudinally; A dial device including additional 9. In Paragraph 1, A light-emitting part installed on the above base part and capable of emitting light; A dial device further comprising 10. In Paragraph 9, A light-emitting plate installed on the light-emitting path of the above-mentioned light-emitting part to totally reflect light; A dial device further comprising 11. In Paragraph 10, A dial device in which the lowermost part of the outer surface of the above-mentioned rotating part is installed at a certain distance from the base part.

12. In Paragraph 11, A dial device in which light is emitted to the outside through the light-emitting space between the lowest end of the outer surface of the rotating part and the base part.

13. In Paragraph 1, A display unit capable of outputting a visual signal to the user; A dial device further comprising 14. In Paragraph 13, The above display unit is a dial device capable of displaying steps according to the rotation of the above rotating unit.

15. In Paragraph 13, The above display unit is a dial device mounted on the second substrate.

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