WO1998016940A1 - Dispositif operateur a cadran - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a dial operating device configured to illuminate a plurality of display units provided on a knob dial and to notify a turning position of the knob dial.
- FIG. 7 shows a conventional configuration of the dial operating device.
- a knob pace 2 is fixed to the printed substrate 1
- a knob dial 3 is rotatable on the outer peripheral surface of the knob pace 2.
- the knob dial 3 has a number of light paths 3a in the form of, and the knob dial 3 has a translucent display portion located at — ⁇ of each light path 3a. It is provided.
- a number of light sources 5 are mounted on the print / substrate 1 above the display unit 4.
- the knob dial 3 is rotated along the outer peripheral surface of the knob pace 2 to rotate the knob dial 3. Power is supplied to a predetermined light source 5 corresponding to the rotation position of 3, and light is supplied to a predetermined display unit through a predetermined light 3a.
- the knob dial 3 is in the intermediate position (the display unit 4 and the light (The position where the light source 5 is not opposed), the projection light from the light source 5 is blocked by the knob dial 3 and is not supplied to the display unit 4. For this reason, while the knob dial 3 is rotating, the light intensity on all the display units 4 may become insufficient.
- a dial operating device comprising: a rotatable knob dial; a plurality of light-transmitting display units provided on the knob dial; A light source, a control device for selectively turning on one of the plurality of light sources according to the rotation position of the self-knob dial, and a plurality of road to be subjected, each of these 3 ⁇ 41 path is wide toward the light exit ⁇ 3 ⁇ 4 force: characterized in place and forms a larger generally fan shape.
- the channel or each fan is formed, and the width of the channel increases from the light exit to the light entrance. For this reason, even when the knob dial is in the middle position, the light projected from the light source is projected into the light entrance except for the moment when the wall located between the light and the light source faces the light source.
- the display is illuminated because it is provided.
- the dial operating device according to claim 2, wherein when the turning operation of the knob dial is started, the control device turns on the light source corresponding to the turning position of the knob dial and performs the next turning operation. There is a feature in that the light source corresponding to the position is turned on.
- the light source corresponding to the rotation position of the knob dial and the light source corresponding to the next rotation position are turned on, and the light source corresponding to the next rotation position is turned on.
- the projected light from the light source is supplied to the display unit through the light path.
- the display unit is illuminated with a strong force in accordance with the next rotation position of the knob dial, so that the rotation direction of the knob dial is notified.
- FIG. 1 is a view showing a first example of JS of the present invention (a perspective view showing a knob dial).
- FIG. 2 is a front view showing the heater controller.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the heater controller.
- FIG. 4 is a front view showing a printed board.
- Figure 5 shows the disassembly of the heater controller ⁇ ! FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 5 showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram corresponding to FIG.
- the bezel 32 is made of a synthetic resin, and has a rectangular box shape with an open surface.
- a printed wiring board 12 is screwed to the bezel 32, and the opening of the bezel 32 is attached to the printed wiring board 12 and the force par 11. More covered ing
- a holder 13. 13 made of synthetic resin is mounted on the front surface of the printed wiring board 12.
- each of the holders 13 integrally has six partition walls 13a (only four are shown), and an LED storage section 1 is provided between the partition walls 13a. 3b is sectioned.
- two common circuit patterns 14 having an arc shape are formed on the front surface of the printed wiring board 12.
- LEDs 15a to 15e corresponding to the light source are stored in the five LED storage sections 13b of each holder 13.
- One terminal of each of the LEDs 15 a to 15 Se is connected to a common circuit pattern 14. As shown in FIG.
- the knob base 17.17 shown in FIG. 5 is formed of a synthetic resin, and each knob base 17 is integrally formed with a cylindrical portion 17a.
- Each of the square portions 17a corresponds to a moderating member, and has a hexagonal cross section as shown in FIG.
- holes 12 a are formed in the center of the holder 13 in each of the printed wiring boards 12, and the holes 12 a are formed in these holes 12 a.
- a screw 17b is inserted from the rear, and each of the screws 17b is tightened into the upper portion 17a. As a result, the knob 17.17 is fixed to the printed wiring board 12.
- a substantially circular synthetic resin knob dial 18 (see FIG. 5) is rotatably fitted to the outer peripheral surface of each knob pace 17.
- Each of these knob dials 18 has three grooves (not shown) on its peripheral surface, and each knob dial 18 has a cylindrical knob body 18 made of synthetic resin. Is housed.
- three convex portions 19 a are integrally formed on the outer peripheral surface of each knob body 19.
- the three projections 19 a of each knob body 19 are engaged with the groove of the knob dial 18.
- the knob dial 18 is rotated, the three projections 19 a are rotated. Rotational power is transmitted to the knob body 19 via the 19 a, and the knob body 19 rotates integrally.
- FIG. 5 A substantially circular synthetic resin knob dial 18 (see FIG. 5) is rotatably fitted to the outer peripheral surface of each knob pace 17.
- Each of these knob dials 18 has three grooves (not shown) on its peripheral surface, and each knob dial 18 has a cylindrical knob body 18 made of synthetic resin. Is housed.
- a plurality of spherical portions 21a are formed on the lower surface of the knob dial 18 and the knob body 19 of each pair. When the is rotated, the plurality of spherical portions 21 a slide on the printed circuit board 12.
- a leaf spring 22 corresponding to a spring member is housed in each knob body 19.
- Each leaf spring 22 is bent in a triangular shape, and each leaf spring 22 has three engaging portions 22a.
- three grooves 19b are formed on the inner peripheral surface of each knob body 19, and the three grooves 19b of each knob body 19 are formed.
- the engaging portion 22 a of the leaf spring 22 is inserted into the hole. Therefore, when each knob dial 18 is rotated, the leaf spring 22 rotates integrally with the knob body 19.
- each leaf spring 22 are in pressure contact with the predetermined three surfaces of the cylindrical portion 17a in a state of surface contact, so that the rotary operation of each knob dial 18 can be performed. Accordingly, when the leaf springs 22 rotate, first, each leaf spring 22 is pressed by the three corners of the cylindrical portion 17a. Thereafter, when the three corners of each cylindrical portion 17a cross over the leaf spring 22 and the new three surfaces engage with the leaf spring 22, the rotation of each knob dial 18 is re-regulated. You. Therefore, each knob The position of the dial 18 is determined every 60 ′, and a moderation feeling is obtained every 60 ° where the shade of the upper part 17a crosses the leaf spring 22.
- each of the contacts 23 has contact portions 23a to 23d, and each of the contact portions 23a and 23b on the outer peripheral side has a contact portion 23a to 23d. As shown in Fig. 4, it is in contact with the arc-shaped common circuit pattern 14 ⁇ .
- first detection circuit patterns 24 a to 24 e are formed on the inner peripheral portion of each common circuit pattern 14.
- the contact portions 23 c of the contacts 23 are detected by the detection circuit patterns 24 a to 24 c corresponding to the rotation positions of the knob dials 18. Touch 4 4 e.
- the predetermined detection circuit patterns 24a to 24e are selectively conducted to the common circuit pattern 14 and are conducted from the predetermined detection circuit patterns 24a to 24e.
- a signal is output.
- the contact part 23 b of each contact 23 is a dummy contact part for mechanically balancing the contact 23.
- the vehicle is equipped with an ECU (not shown) corresponding to the control device.
- This ECU is mainly composed of a micro computer, and each of the knobs is controlled based on which of the detection circuit patterns 24a to 24e outputs the conduction signal.
- 18 Detects the turning position of No. 8 located on the left side and switches the blowing position of control air (warm air or cold air) according to the turning position of No. 1 No. dial 1 located on the right side Select the amount of control air to be blown according to the turning position of 8.
- power is supplied to the specified LEDs 15a to 15e through the common circuit pattern 14 and the power supply circuit pattern 16, and the predetermined LEDs 15a to 15e emit light. As shown in Fig.
- a small number of marks 25 indicating hot air outlet positions are written on the front of the knob base 17 located on the left side, and the front of the knob base 17 located on the right side as shown in Fig. 2.
- These marks 25 and 26 are formed by subjecting the knob base 17 to laser processing, and have translucency.
- a light guide 27 is provided in the cover 11 behind the printed wiring board 12.
- the printed wiring board 12 is provided with an illumination opening 12b behind the marks 25 and 26, as shown in FIG.
- the projection 27 has a projection 27a located behind the illumination opening 12b.
- a plurality of lamps 28 are mounted on the printed wiring board 12.
- Each of these lamps 28 is set to be located in the light guide 27, and the ECU supplies power to the plurality of lamps 28 so as to supply power to the lamps 28.
- the projections 27a emit light
- the marks 25 and 26 are illuminated through the illumination openings 12b.
- Remind as in FIG. 1 lambda is the peripheral wall of each node parrotfish Al 1 8, Lee emission indicator lens 2 9 a ⁇ 2 9 f located at the front end portion is buried.
- These indicator lenses 29a to 29f correspond to the display unit, and the LEDs 15a to 15e are located behind the indicator lenses 29a to 29f (rotation locus). As shown in Fig.
- each knob dial 18 when the knob dial 18 is positioned and the knob lens 18 is positioned at the upper position, five of the indicator lenses 29a-29f are LEDs 15a-1 Opposes 5 e.
- the indicator The sizes 29 a to 29 f are two-color molded into the Novdial 18 ⁇ .
- six optical paths 30 are formed on the peripheral wall of each knob dial 18. Each of these optical paths 30 has a light entrance 30a opening through the rear surface of the knob dial 18 and a light exit 3Ob communicating with the indicator lenses 29a to 29f.
- each light path 30 has a fan shape that gradually becomes wider from the light exit port 30 Ob to the light entrance port 30a.
- Reference numeral 30c indicates a light-shielding wall portion located between the light paths 30.
- each knob dial 18 When the position of each knob dial 18 is regulated, each light shielding wall portion 30c faces the partition wall 13a of the holder 13. Therefore, the light projected from the predetermined LEDs 15a to 15e is supplied to the predetermined indicator lenses 29a to 29f through the light entrance 30a to the light exit 30b. Is done. As a result, the predetermined indicator lenses 29 a to 29 f emit light, and a plurality of marks 25 and 26 are selectively indicated, so that the hot air blow by the nodule 18 is performed. Notify the driver of the cutting position of the outlet position and the blowout amount. As shown in FIG. 4, on the front surface of the printed wiring board 12, as shown in FIG.
- the second detection circuit pattern is located on the inner periphery of each first detection circuit pattern 24 a — 24 e. 3 1 e2 ⁇ 3 lei. 3 1 e 2 are formed, and when the knob dials 18 are positioned, the contact points are indicated as indicated by the double dotted lines.
- the contact part 23 d of the gate 23 is located in the gap between the detection circuit panel 31 a1. 31 a2 to 31 lei and 31 eZ. Therefore, when each knob dial 18 is rotated, the detection circuit patterns 3lal, 31a2 to 31el, 3I corresponding to the rotation direction of the knob dial 18 are moved to the counters.
- the contact part 23 d of the cut 23 comes into contact, and the detection circuit pattern 3 1 3 1 3 ⁇ 42 to 3 l ei.
- the ECU determines the number of times of each knob dial 18 based on which of the detection circuit patterns 3 1 al. 3 1 to 3 lei and 3 le Z outputs the conduction signal. Determine the direction of motion.
- the bezel 32 shown in FIG. 5 is made of synthetic resin, and a plurality of engagement holes 32 a are formed in the side plate of the bezel 32 as shown in FIG. 3 ( Only one is shown).
- a plurality of claws 11 a are formed on the side plate of the cover 11 (only one is shown), and when the bezel 3 2 is pushed into the outer portion of the force pad 11, , Each engaging hole 3 2a engages with the claw portion 1 1a, the bezel 32 is attached to the cover 11, and the front of the printed wiring board 12 is cut by the bezel 32.
- the bezel 32 is formed with two circular openings 32, as shown in FIG. 5, and each knob dial 18 is formed as shown in FIG. Projects to the front through opening 32b.
- a pace 33 is mounted on the front surface of the printed wiring board 12 between the holders 13 as shown in FIG.
- the rubber contacts 3 4a and 3 4b for turning on and off the differential mode (mode for blowing the control air to the front glass) are mounted at the middle position.
- Rubber contacts 34a and 34b are mounted to turn on and off the REC mode (mode for circulating air indoors), and the air conditioner is turned on and off at the bottom.
- Rubber contacts 34a and 34b are mounted.
- the bezel 32 has a rectangular opening 32c formed therein. As shown in FIG. 2, three operating knobs 35 are formed in the opening 32c. It is inserted. And
- each operation knob 35 is attached to each operation knob 35.
- the printed wiring board 12 has an ED 35b mounted in each operation knob 35, as shown in FIG. Turning on and off the LED 35b according to the operation state of 35 turns on and off each indicator lens 35a.
- the operation status of each operation knob 35 (differential mode. REC mode, setting condition of air conditioner) is notified to the driver.
- a knob dial 36 is mounted on the right side of the bezel 32 so as to be rotatable, and the ECU adjusts the position of the knob dial 36 according to the rotation position. To control the temperature of the control air.
- the operation key 36a is provided on the inside of the knob dial 36 on the diesel engine 32, and when the ECU detects a pressing operation of the massaging key 36a, Turns on / off the automatic control mode (mode that automatically switches the control air blowing position and blowing volume). At the same time, regardless of the rotational position S of each knob dial 18, the power is selectively supplied to the LEDs 15 a-15 e, and the light is emitted from the light entrance 30 a.
- the predetermined indicator lenses 29a to 29f are made to emit light through 0b, and the driver is notified of the blowing position and the amount of blowing.
- the bezel 32 is provided with a panel 37a, and the panel keys 37a and 37b are provided with indicator lenses 38a and 38b.
- each knob dial 18 is rotated.
- the ECU supplies a power source to the LEDs i5a to 15e corresponding to the rotational position of each knob dial 18 and turns on the predetermined indicator lenses 29a to 29f. Accordingly, a plurality of marks 2S and 26 are selectively designated.
- the driver is notified of the rotation state of each knob dial 18 (the selection state of the hot air blowing position and the hot air blowing amount).
- the ECU supplies light to the indicator lens 29c from the light entrance 30a through the light exit 3Ob when the LED 15c of ⁇ 2 is energized, so that the indicator Lens 9 c is emitting light.
- the contact portions 23 d of the contacts 23 become the second detection circuit pattern. Contact is made with 3lc2, and a conduction signal is output from the second detection circuit pattern 3lcZ.
- the ECU determines that the turning operation of each knob dial 18 in the direction of arrow A has been started, and Then, supply power to LED 15d that is in contact with arrow A of LED 15c in the direction of arrow A, and turn on LEDs 15c and 15d simultaneously.
- the projected light from the LED 15c is supplied from the light entrance 30a to the output lens 30b to the indicator lens 29c, and the indicator light is emitted.
- Overnight lens 29c is kept in a luminous state.
- the projected light from the LED 15d is supplied to the indicator lens 29d from the light entrance 30a through the light exit 30b, and the indicator lens 29d is formed. Emits light.
- each contact 23 contacts the first detection circuit pattern 24d, and the conduction signal is output from the first detection circuit pattern 24d. Is output, the ECU turns off LED 15c in Fig. 2. Then, the projection light from the LED 15d is supplied from the light entrance 30a to the exit lens 30b and supplied to the indicator lens 29c, and only the indicator lens 29c emits light.
- the light path 30 is formed in a fan shape that becomes wider from the light exit port 30b to the light entrance port 30a. For this reason, even when the knob dial 18 is at the intermediate position (when the position is not regulated), except for the moment when the light shielding wall portion 30 c faces the LED 15 a-15 e, the LED 1
- the projected light from 5a to 15e is projected into the light entrance 30a, and is supplied to the indicator lenses 29a to 29f through the light path 30. Illuminates the indicator lenses 29a to 29f as much as possible
- the power supply is supplied to the LEDs 15a to 1556 corresponding to the rotation position of the knob dial 18, and the knob dial 1 is turned on.
- 8 of Power was supplied to adjacent LEDs 15a to 15e along the rotation direction. For this reason, the rotation direction of the knob dial 18 is notified, and the usability is improved.
- the rotation of the knob dial 18 was restricted by engaging the leaf spring 22 with the three surfaces of the cylindrical portion 17a. For this reason, when the leaf spring 22 rotates with the operation of the knob dial 18, the leaf spring 22 is pressed by the three corners of the ⁇ portion 17 a and deflects in the same direction as the pressing direction. It will be.
- Each of these wire springs 39 is bent in a triangular shape, and each wire spring 39 has three engaging portions 39a.
- Each of the engagement portions 39a is inserted into a groove 19b of the knob body 19, and the knob dial 18 located on the left side is provided on three surfaces of the cylindrical portion 17a.
- the rotation is restricted by the engagement of the two wire springs 39, and the knob dial 18 located on the right side engages with one wire spring 39 on the three surfaces of the ⁇ portion 17a. Accordingly, rotation is restricted.
- the respective wire springs 39 become three corner portions of the cylindrical portion 17a. It is pressed by and bent in the same direction.
- the three corners of the cylindrical part 17 a ride on each wire spring 39.
- the rotation of the knob dial 18 is regulated. For this reason, since the turning resistance of the knob dial 18 is reduced, the operation feeling of the knob dial 18 becomes lighter, and the intermediate stop is prevented.
- the leaf spring 22 is used as the spring member. Unlike the first embodiment, the wire spring 39 is used, so that the height of the knob dial 18 and the like can be reduced. .
- two wire springs 39 are used for the left knob dial 18, and one wire spring 39 is used for the right knob dial 18.
- the operating force of BUDIAL 18 was made different. For this reason, the two knob dials 18 can be easily distinguished with an operational feeling, and the operability of the knob dial 18 is improved.
- the spring force is adjusted by, for example, making the height of the leaf spring 22 different. There is a need. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully identify the two leaf springs 22 and mount them on the knob dial 18.
- a different number of wire springs 39 are used for both knob dials 18. Therefore, the leaf spring 22 is carefully identified and attached to the knob dial 18. This eliminates the need for time and effort, thereby improving assembly workability. At the same time, unlike the case of manufacturing a leaf spring 22 with a different product type, there is also an advantage that the number of component types can be reduced because a single type of connecting spring 39 can be used.
- two wire springs 39 are accommodated in the knob body 19 located on the left side, and one wire spring 39 is accommodated in the knob body 1.9 located on the right side.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of wire springs 39 may be adjusted as necessary.
- the wire spring 39 is housed in the knob body 19, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the leaf spring 22 and the wire spring 3 The operation force of the Novob Dial 18 may be adjusted in accordance with accommodating both of them.
- the second detection circuit patterns 31al, 31a2-31le, 31e2 for detecting the rotation direction of each knob dial 18 are used.
- the present invention is not limited to this.
- the second detection circuit patterns 31 il. 31 i 2 to 31 el. Is also good. In the case of this configuration, it is preferable that the contact part 23 d of each contact 23 is also abolished.
- the upper portion 17a is fixed to the holder 13 and the leaf spring 22 and the wire spring 39 are rotated integrally with the knob dial 18.
- the configuration is not limited to this.
- a leaf spring 22 or a wire spring 39 is fixed to the holder 13, and the cylindrical portion 17 a is integrally formed with the knob dial 18. May be configured to rotate.
- the hexagonal cross section 17a and the triangular leaf springs 22 and the wire springs 39 are used.
- the wire spring 39 was engaged, but is not limited thereto.
- a straight leaf spring and a wire spring may be used, and the leaf spring 17 A wire spring may be engaged.
- the position of the knob dial 18 is restricted by 60 ° bits.
- the present invention is not limited to this.
- the position of the knob dial 18 is restricted by 30 ° bits.
- the configuration may be such that: In the case of this configuration, it is good to form the cylindrical portion 17a into a 12-corner shape in cross section, and form the leaf spring 22 and the wire spring 39 into a hexagonal shape.
- the present invention is applied to a heater controller of an automobile.
- the present invention is not limited to this. In short, a plurality of display units are selected. Along with the selective illumination, the present invention can be widely applied to all dial operating devices configured to notify the rotary position of the knob dial.
- the dial operating device of the present invention has the following effects.
- the light path is formed to be wider from the light exit to the light entrance. For this reason, even when the knob dial is at the middle position, the projection light from the light source is supplied to the display unit through the light path, so that the display unit can be illuminated as much as possible.
- the light source corresponding to the turning position of the knob dial is turned on, the light source corresponding to the next turning position is turned on. For this reason, the display screen according to the next rotation position of the knob dial is illuminated, so that the rotation direction of the knob dial can be notified.
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