JP6488942B2 - Information input device - Google Patents

Description

  The technology disclosed in the present application relates to an information input device.

  There is an information input device that includes a switch and an operation button that activates the switch when pressed by an operator (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 4).

  As this type of information input device, information provided with a stopper for limiting the amount of movement (stroke) of the operation button, and an adjustment cam for changing the distance between the operation button and the switch by moving the stopper to and away from the operation button. There is an input device (for example, Patent Document 1). In this information input device, the feeling of operation of the operation button by the operator is adjusted by changing the interval between the operation button and the switch by the adjustment cam.

Utility Model Registration No. 3066234 JP 2004-178207 A JP-A-8-255043 No. 3-137789

  However, in the information input device described above, the adjustment cam is rotated around a rotation axis extending in a direction orthogonal to the moving direction (pressing direction) of the operation button. Therefore, there is a possibility that the information input device is enlarged in the moving direction of the operation button according to the diameter of the adjustment cam.

  An object of the technology disclosed by the present application is to downsize an information input device in a moving direction of an operation button.

  In the technology disclosed in the present application, the information input device includes a housing, a switch unit, an operation button, and an adjustment member. The switch unit is provided in the housing. The operation button is provided on the housing and is opposed to the switch unit and is moved in a direction facing the switch unit. The operation button is provided on the housing and is disposed on the opposite side to the operation button with respect to the switch unit, and the switch unit is moved toward and away from the operation button along with the rotation about the rotation axis extending in the moving direction of the operation button. Let

  According to the technology disclosed in the present application, as one aspect, the information input device can be downsized in the moving direction of the operation button.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an electronic apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a fixing unit of the electronic apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a fixing unit of the electronic apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the button member shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the adjustment dial shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a side view showing the adjustment dial shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the click device shown in FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line F8-F8 in FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the cross-sectional view taken along the line F8-F8 of FIG. 7 showing a state in which the adjustment dial is rotated. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the cross-sectional view taken along the line F8-F8 of FIG. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an adjustment dial in the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a side view showing the adjustment dial shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a click device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is a partially enlarged plan view of FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line F15-F15 in FIG. FIG. 16 is a partially enlarged plan view corresponding to FIG. 14 showing a state in which the adjustment dial is rotated. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along line F17-F17 in FIG. FIG. 18 is a partially enlarged plan view corresponding to FIG. 14 showing a state in which the adjustment dial is rotated. 19 is a cross-sectional view taken along line F19-F19 in FIG. 20 is a partially enlarged plan view corresponding to FIG. 14 showing a state in which the adjustment dial is rotated. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along line F21-F21 in FIG. It is a top view which shows the modification of the housing shown by FIG. It is a top view which shows the modification of the adjustment dial shown by FIG. It is a top view which shows the modification of the adjustment dial shown by FIG.

  First, a first embodiment of the technology disclosed in the present application will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an electronic apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is, for example, a notebook personal computer (hereinafter referred to as “notebook personal computer”). In each figure, an arrow UP appropriately shown indicates the upper side of the electronic device 10 in the height direction (vertical direction). An arrow FR indicates the front side of the electronic device 10 in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, the arrow W indicates the width direction (lateral width direction) of the electronic device 10.

  The electronic device 10 includes a movable unit 12 and a fixed unit 18. The movable unit 12 is connected to one end of the fixed unit 18 through a hinge (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The movable unit 12 includes a housing 14 and a display panel 16 such as a liquid crystal panel housed in the housing 14.

  The fixed unit 18 has a housing 20. The casing 20 is formed in a thin box shape. The casing 20 includes a lower cover 22 and an upper cover 24 that are divided in the thickness direction (height direction) of the casing 20. The casing 20 accommodates a printed circuit board (motherboard) (not shown) on which a plurality of electronic components such as a CPU and a memory are mounted.

  The housing 20 is provided with a keyboard 26 and a touch pad 28. The keyboard 26 is arranged from the center portion in the front-rear direction of the housing 20 to the rear end side. The keyboard 26 has a plurality of key tops 26 </ b> A arranged in the front-rear direction and the width direction of the housing 20. These key tops 26 </ b> A are exposed from the upper surface of the upper cover 24.

  The touch pad 28 is disposed on the front side (arrow FR side) of the keyboard 26 in the housing 20. The touch pad 28 has a rectangular touch operation surface 28A. The touch operation surface 28 </ b> A is exposed from the upper surface of the upper cover 24.

  Furthermore, a click device 30 is provided in the housing 20. The click device 30 is disposed on the front side of the touch pad 28 in the housing 20. As shown in FIG. 2, the click device 30 includes a button member 32, a switch unit 50, and an adjustment dial 70. The click device 30 and the fixed unit 18 share the housing 20. The click device 30 is an example of an information input device. The adjustment dial 70 is an example of an adjustment member.

  The button member 32 includes a pair of click buttons 34 and a support frame 36. The pair of click buttons 34 and the support frame 36 are integrally formed of resin, for example. The pair of click buttons 34 are arranged side by side in the width direction (arrow W direction) of the housing 20. Each click button 34 is formed in a rectangular shape whose longitudinal direction is the width direction of the housing 20.

  The pair of click buttons 34 is disposed in an opening 38 formed on the upper surface of the upper cover 24 and is exposed from the upper surface of the upper cover 24. In addition, projections 34A (see FIG. 3) for pressing down a pair of switches 54 to be described later are formed at the center of the lower surface (the surface on the switch unit 50 side) of each of the pair of click buttons 34. The click button 34 is an example of an operation button.

  The support frame 36 supports the pair of click buttons 34 with respect to the upper cover 24. The support frame 36 is elastically deformed in a direction (an arrow UP direction) between a pair of click buttons 34 and a switch unit 50 described later. Then, as the support frame 36 is elastically deformed, the pair of click buttons 34 are brought into contact with and separated from the switch unit 50.

  The support frame 36 has a pair of front frame portions 36A and a pair of side frame portions 36B. The pair of front frame portions 36 </ b> A extends forward from each of the pair of click buttons 34. Further, the pair of front frame portions 36 </ b> A are connected to each other at the peripheral portion of the boundary between the pair of click buttons 34. As a result, the pair of click buttons 34 are coupled via the pair of front frame portions 36A. A plurality of attachment holes 40 are formed in each front frame portion 36A.

  The pair of side frame portions 36B are formed in an L shape. The pair of side frame portions 36 </ b> B extends in an arm shape from the pair of click buttons 34 to both sides in the width direction. Further, a mounting hole 42 is formed at the tip of each side frame portion 36B.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, welding projections 44 that protrude from the inner surface (lower surface) of the upper cover 24 are inserted into the mounting holes 40 of the front frame portion 36 </ b> A and the pair of side frame portions 36 </ b> B, respectively. The In this state, the welding projection 44 is welded to the front frame portion 36A or the pair of side frame portions 36B by a welding machine (not shown). As a result, the support frame 36 is fixed to the upper cover 24.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the switch unit 50 is disposed in the housing 20. Further, the switch unit 50 is disposed to face the pair of click buttons 34 and the height direction of the housing 20. The switch unit 50 includes a switch board 52 and a pair of switches 54. The switch substrate 52 is formed in a rectangular shape with the adjacent direction (arrow W direction) of the pair of click buttons 34 as the longitudinal direction.

  The switch board 52 has a pair of button facing portions 52A facing each of the pair of click buttons 34. A pair of switches 54 are mounted on the pair of button facing portions 52A. As shown in FIG. 3, the pair of switches 54 are respectively opposed to the protrusions 34 </ b> A of the pair of click buttons 34. Each switch 54 is pressed by the protrusion 34A in accordance with the pressing operation of the click button 34 by the operator.

  The pair of switches 54 are, for example, tactile switches that give a click feeling to the operator in accordance with a pressing operation by the operator. Specifically, each switch 54 includes, for example, a reversing spring, a fixed contact, and a movable contact. The reversing spring gives a click feeling to the operator by reversing with the pressing operation by the operator. The reversing spring is provided with a movable contact. The movable contact is brought into contact with the fixed contact in accordance with the pressing operation by the operator. As a result, the switch 54 is turned on (energized state). Further, when the movable contact is separated from the fixed contact, the switch 54 is turned off (non-energized state). These switches 54 are electrically connected to, for example, the above-described printed circuit board (mother board) via a cable 56 connected to the switch board 52.

  Attachment holes 58 are formed in both ends of the switch substrate 52 in the longitudinal direction. On the other hand, a pair of guide pins (boss portions) 60 are provided on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the opening 38 on the inner surface of the upper cover 24. The pair of guide pins 60 is formed in a cylindrical shape extending in the facing direction between the pair of click buttons 34 and the switch unit 50. The pair of guide pins 60 are respectively inserted into the mounting holes 58 on both sides of the switch board 52. As a result, the switch board 52 is movable along the pair of guide pins 60. The pair of guide pins 60 is an example of a pair of guide portions.

  A female screw is formed on the inner peripheral surfaces of the pair of guide pins 60. Screws 62 inserted into the mounting holes 58 of the switch board 52 are fastened to the pair of guide pins 60. Thereby, the switch substrate 52 is attached to the upper cover 24. The screw 62 is an example of an attachment member.

  Between the upper cover 24 and the switch board 52, a pair of coil springs 64 for urging the switch board 52 toward the adjustment dial 70 described later is disposed. The pair of coil springs 64 are attached to the pair of guide pins 60, respectively. That is, the pair of guide pins 60 are inserted into the pair of coil springs 64, respectively. The pair of coil springs 64 are disposed between the upper cover 24 and the switch board 52 in a state where the pair of coil springs 64 are compressed in the axial direction. The coil spring 64 is an example of an elastic member.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the adjustment dial 70 is disposed on the opposite side of the pair of click buttons 34 with respect to the switch unit 50. The adjustment dial 70 is a member that adjusts the sense of operation of the pair of click buttons 34 by the operator by rotating the manipulation dial 70 to bring the pair of switches 54 into contact with and separating from the pair of click buttons 34. is there. With this adjustment dial 70, the operation feeling of the pair of click buttons 34 can be adjusted in three stages (adjustment levels 1 to 3).

  The adjustment dial 70 has a dial main body 72 and an annular rib 80. The dial body 72 is formed in a disc shape. Further, the dial main body 72 is rotated around a rotation shaft 76 extending in the facing direction between the pair of click buttons 34 and the switch unit 50.

  Specifically, a through-hole 74 that penetrates the dial body 72 in the thickness direction is formed in the center of the dial body 72. A rotation shaft 76 that protrudes from the lower cover 22 toward the switch unit 50 is rotatably inserted into the through hole 74. The rotation shaft 76 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and is arranged with the opposing direction of the pair of click buttons 34 and the switch unit 50 as the axial direction.

  A plurality of support ribs 78 that rotatably support the adjustment dial 70 are provided on a portion of the rotation shaft 76 on the lower cover 22 side. The plurality of support ribs 78 extend radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the rotation shaft 76 around the rotation shaft 76. On these support ribs 78, the adjustment dial 70 is rotatably mounted. A plurality of anti-slip grooves 73 are formed on the side peripheral surface of the adjustment dial 70.

  The dial body 72 has a facing surface 72 </ b> A that faces the switch substrate 52. The facing surface 72A is provided with an annular rib 80 protruding from the facing surface 72A toward the switch unit 50 side. The annular rib 80 is formed in a cylindrical shape and is arranged coaxially with the dial body 72. That is, the annular rib 80 forms an annular shape along the circumferential direction (arrow T direction) of the rotation shaft 76.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the annular rib 80 is provided with three base protruding portions 82, a low pressing portion 84, and a high pressing portion 86 corresponding to the adjustment levels 1 to 3, respectively. Specifically, the projecting height (projection amount) from the facing surface 72A is different from the annular rib 80, and three base projecting portions 82 that come into contact with the switch substrate 52 as the adjustment dial 70 rotates, A low pressing portion 84 and a high pressing portion 86 are provided.

  The base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 are formed by dividing the annular rib 80 into three (in the present embodiment, three equal parts) in the circumferential direction of the annular rib 80. That is, the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 are arranged so as to be shifted in the circumferential direction of the rotation shaft 76. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the protruding height H2 of the low pressing portion 84 is set higher than the protruding height H1 of the base protruding portion 82 (H1 <H2). Further, the protruding height H3 of the high pressing portion 86 is set higher than the protruding height H2 of the low pressing portion 84 (H2 <H3). The low pressing portion 84 and the high pressing portion 86 are an example of a pressing portion.

  Further, the protruding height H1 of the base protruding portion 82 is constant from one end portion to the other end portion of the base protruding portion 82 in the longitudinal direction. Similarly, the protrusion height H <b> 2 of the low pressing portion 84 is constant from one end portion to the other end portion in the longitudinal direction of the low pressing portion 84. Further, the protruding height H3 of the high pressing portion 86 is constant from one end portion to the other end portion of the high pressing portion 86 in the longitudinal direction. Then, contact surfaces 82A, 84A, and 86A with which the switch substrate 52 is brought into contact are formed on the top portions (tip portions) of the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86, respectively. These contact surfaces 82A, 84A, 86A are flat surfaces.

  An inclined surface 88 that connects the contact surface 82A of the base protrusion 82 and the contact surface 84A of the low press portion 84 is formed at the step portion between the base protrusion 82 and the low press portion 84. Specifically, an inclined surface 88 is formed at one end portion (the end portion on the base protruding portion 82 side) of the rotation shaft 76 in the low pressing portion 84 in the circumferential direction. The inclined surface 88 is inclined to the opposite side to the switch unit 50 from the other end side in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 76 in the low pressing portion 84 toward the one end side. In other words, the inclined surface 88 is inclined toward the dial body 72 as it goes from the low pressing portion 84 toward the base protruding portion 82.

  In addition, an inclined surface 90 that connects the contact surface 84 </ b> A of the low press portion 84 and the contact surface 86 </ b> A of the high press portion 86 is formed at the step portion between the low press portion 84 and the high press portion 86. Specifically, an inclined surface 90 is formed at one end portion (the end portion on the low pressing portion 84 side) of the rotating shaft 76 in the high pressing portion 86 in the circumferential direction. The inclined surface 90 is inclined to the opposite side of the switch unit 50 from the other end side in the circumferential direction of the rotation shaft 76 in the high pressing portion 86 toward the one end side. In other words, the inclined surface 90 is inclined toward the dial main body 72 as it goes from the high pressing portion 86 toward the low pressing portion 84.

  Furthermore, an inclined surface 92 that connects the contact surface 86A of the high press portion 86 and the contact surface 82A of the base protrusion 82 is formed at the step portion between the high press portion 86 and the base protrusion 82. Specifically, an inclined surface 92 is formed at the other end portion (the end portion on the base protruding portion 82 side) of the rotation shaft 76 in the high pressing portion 86 in the circumferential direction. The inclined surface 92 is inclined to the opposite side of the switch unit 50 from the one end side in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 76 in the high pressing portion 86 toward the other end side. In other words, the inclined surface 92 is inclined toward the dial main body 72 as it goes from the high pressing portion 86 toward the base protruding portion 82.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7, the switch substrate 52 is disposed so as to cross the pair of click buttons 34 when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation shaft 76 of the adjustment dial 70. The adjustment dial 70 is arranged such that a part of the annular rib 80 overlaps the switch substrate 52 when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation shaft 76.

  Accordingly, as the adjustment dial 70 is rotated, each of the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 has an adjustment position where the switch board 52 is brought into contact and a retreat position where the switch board 52 is not brought into contact. Move between. That is, as the adjustment dial 70 rotates, the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 each have an adjustment position that overlaps the switch substrate 52 when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation shaft 76. It moves between the retracted positions that are separated from the switch board 52 (not overlapping the switch board 52).

  The rotation shaft 76 passes through an intermediate portion 52M between the pair of screws 62 (distance D) on the switch board 52 and is orthogonal to the switch board 52 when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation shaft 76. Arranged on line V. Further, the rotation shaft 76 is disposed at a position deviated from the switch substrate 52 to one side (arrow FR side) when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation shaft 76. Thereby, as the adjustment dial 70 rotates, each of the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 comes into contact with at least the intermediate portion 52 </ b> M of the switch substrate 52.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the intermediate portion 52M between the pair of screws 62 on the switch board 52 and the intermediate portion between the pair of switches 54 (interval E) on the switch board 52 coincide with each other. Thereby, in this embodiment, with the rotation of the adjustment dial 70, each of the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 is intermediate between the pair of switches 54 (interval E) on the switch substrate 52. At least the portion (intermediate portion 52M) is contacted.

  Further, as described above, the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 are formed by dividing the annular rib 80 into three equal parts in the circumferential direction of the annular rib 80. Therefore, every time the adjustment dial 70 is turned by 1/3, any one of the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 is brought into contact with the switch substrate 52.

  As shown in FIG. 5, three marks S <b> 1, S <b> 2, S <b> 3 corresponding to the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 are displayed on the facing surface 72 </ b> A of the dial body 72. The The three marks S1, S2, and S3 are displayed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral portion of the facing surface 72A, and are exposed from the housing 20 so as to be visible to the operator.

  Specifically, the lower cover 22 of the housing 20 is formed with a notch 94 (see FIG. 2) that exposes the outer peripheral portion of the dial body 72. Then, any one of the three marks S1, S2, S3 is aligned with a predetermined position of the housing 20, so that any one of the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 contacts the switch substrate 52. Is done.

  Next, an example of a method for adjusting the operation (action) of the click device 30 and the operation feeling of the pair of click buttons 34 will be described.

  FIG. 8 shows a state in which the switch board 52 is in contact with (supported by) the base protrusion 82 of the adjustment dial 70. In this state, the distance between the pair of click buttons 34 and the pair of switches 54 is G1.

  In this state, when the operator presses one of the pair of click buttons 34, the support frame 36 (see FIG. 4) is elastically deformed toward the switch unit 50, and the click button 34 moves toward the switch unit 50. Accordingly, the switch 54 on the switch board 52 is pressed by the click button 34, and the switch 54 is turned on.

  Next, when the operator releases the hand from the click button 34, the elastically deformed support frame 36 is restored, and the click button 34 is moved in a direction away from the switch unit 50. As a result, the switch 54 is turned off. By such an operation of the switch 54, the operator is given an operational feeling corresponding to the interval G1 between the click button 34 and the switch 54. Note that an operation level of the pair of click buttons 34 in this state is an adjustment level 1.

  Here, when the operator changes the operation feeling of the click button 34, the dial body 72 of the adjustment dial 70 exposed from the housing 20 is operated, and the adjustment dial 70 is moved in a predetermined direction about the rotation shaft 76 (see FIG. 7 (in the direction of arrow R). Then, the mark S <b> 2 displayed on the dial body 72 is aligned with a predetermined position of the housing 20.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the low pressing portion 84 of the adjustment dial 70 moves from the retracted position to the adjustment position below the switch substrate 52, and the switch substrate 52 is moved to the pair of click buttons 34 by the low pressing portion 84. Pressed to the side. At this time, the switch substrate 52 moves from the contact surface 82A of the base protrusion 82 to the contact surface 84A of the low pressing portion 84 along an inclined surface 88 (see FIG. 5) formed at one end of the low pressing portion 84. Is done.

  As a result, the switch board 52 is moved along the pair of guide pins 60 toward the pair of click buttons 34, and the pair of coil springs 64 are compressed and deformed in the axial direction. Further, the gap G2 between the protrusions 34A of the pair of click buttons 34 and the pair of switches 54 is narrower than the gap G1 of the adjustment level 1 (G2 <G1). That is, the distance from when the operator presses the click button 34 to when the click button 34 presses the switch 54 is shortened.

  Thereby, the operator can turn on the switch 54 earlier than the adjustment level 1. Therefore, the operation feeling of the click button 34 by the operator is changed. Note that the operation level of the pair of click buttons 34 in this state is set to an adjustment level 2.

  Next, when the operator further changes the operating feeling of the click button 34, the dial main body 72 of the adjustment dial 70 is operated, and the adjustment dial 70 is moved in a predetermined direction (the arrow R in FIG. ). Then, the mark S3 displayed on the dial main body 72 is aligned with a predetermined position of the housing 20.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 10, the high pressing portion 86 of the adjustment dial 70 moves from the retracted position to the adjustment position below the switch substrate 52, and the switch substrate 52 is moved to the pair of click buttons 34 by the high pressing portion 86. Pressed to the side. At this time, the switch substrate 52 is moved from the contact surface 84A of the low press portion 84 to the contact surface 86A of the high press portion 86 along an inclined surface 90 (see FIG. 5) formed at one end of the high press portion 86. The

  As a result, the switch board 52 is moved along the pair of guide pins 60 toward the pair of click buttons 34, and the pair of coil springs 64 are compressed and deformed in the axial direction. Further, the distance between the protrusion 34A of the pair of click buttons 34 and the pair of switches 54 is narrower than the distance G2 of the adjustment level 2. That is, the distance from when the operator presses the click button 34 to when the click button 34 presses the switch 54 is further shortened. In the present embodiment, the pair of switches 54 are in contact with the protrusions 34A of the pair of click buttons 34, respectively.

  Thereby, the operator can turn on the switch 54 earlier than the adjustment level 2. Therefore, the operation feeling of the click button 34 by the operator is changed. It should be noted that an operation feeling of the pair of click buttons 34 in this state is an adjustment level 3.

  Next, when the operator returns the operation feeling of the click button 34 to the adjustment level 1, the operator operates the dial body 72 of the adjustment dial 70 and moves the adjustment dial 70 in a predetermined direction about the rotation shaft 76 (see FIG. 7). Rotate in the direction of arrow R). Then, the mark S <b> 1 displayed on the dial body 72 is aligned with a predetermined position of the housing 20.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, the base protrusion 82 of the adjustment dial 70 moves from the retracted position to the adjustment position below the switch board 52, and the switch board 52 is supported by the base protrusion 82. At this time, the switch substrate 52 extends from the contact surface 86A of the high press portion 86 to the contact surface 82A of the low press portion 82 along an inclined surface 92 (see FIG. 5) formed at the other end of the high press portion 86. Moved.

  As a result, the switch board 52 is moved toward the pair of adjustment dials 70 along the pair of guide pins 60 by the biasing force of the pair of coil springs 64, and the pair of coil springs 64 extends in the axial direction. Further, the gap G1 between the protrusions 34A of the pair of click buttons 34 and the pair of switches 54 is wider than the gap between the adjustment levels 2 and 3. That is, the distance from when the operator presses the click button 34 to when the click button 34 presses the switch 54 increases.

  Thereby, the operator can turn on the switch 54 later than the adjustment level 3. Therefore, the operation feeling of the click button 34 by the operator is changed.

  Next, the effect of this embodiment will be described.

  According to the present embodiment, as described above, the operator rotates the adjustment dial 70 around the rotation shaft 76, so that the operation feeling of the click button 34 can be made in three stages according to the preference of the operator ( Adjustment levels 1 to 3) can be adjusted.

  Further, the fluctuation of the operational feeling of the click button 34 caused by the assembly error of the click device 30 can be corrected by the adjustment dial 70. Therefore, the assembly cost of the click device 30 can be reduced.

  Here, when adjusting the operation feeling of the operation button by the adjustment cam rotated around the rotation axis extending in the direction orthogonal to the movement direction of the operation button, the information input device operates according to the diameter of the adjustment cam. There is a possibility of increasing the size of the button in the direction of movement. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the adjustment dial 70 is rotated around a rotation shaft 76 that extends in the moving direction of the click button 34. Therefore, the casing 20 can be thinned (downsized) in the moving direction of the click button 34 regardless of the diameter of the adjustment dial 70.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, an inclined surface 88 is formed in the stepped portion between the base protruding portion 82 and the low pressing portion 84. As a result, the switch board 52 can easily move between the base protruding portion 82 and the low pressing portion 84 as the adjustment dial 70 rotates. Similarly, an inclined surface 90 is formed at the step portion between the low pressing portion 84 and the high pressing portion 86. Accordingly, the switch substrate 52 is easily moved between the low pressing portion 84 and the high pressing portion 86 as the adjustment dial 70 is rotated. Further, an inclined surface 92 is formed at the step portion between the high pressing portion 86 and the base protruding portion 82. Accordingly, the switch board 52 is easily moved between the high pressing portion 86 and the base protruding portion 82 as the adjustment dial 70 rotates.

  In the present embodiment, the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 form an annular shape along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 76. Thereby, as the adjustment dial 70 is rotated, each of the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 is brought into contact with the same portion of the switch substrate 52. Therefore, in this embodiment, compared with the case where each of the base protrusion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 is in contact with a different part of the switch substrate 52, the protrusion 34A of the pair of click buttons 34 and It becomes easy to adjust the distance between the pair of switches 54.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the intermediate portion 52M between the pair of screws 62 on the switch substrate 52 is pressed toward the click button 34 by any of the base protrusion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86. Thus, the difference between the distance between one click button 34 and the switch 54 and the distance between the other click button 34 and the switch 54 of the pair of click buttons 34 is reduced. Accordingly, a shift in the operational feeling of the pair of click buttons 34 is suppressed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the intermediate portion (intermediate portion 52M) between the pair of switches 54 on the switch substrate 52 is pressed toward the click button 34 by the base protrusion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86. The Therefore, a shift in the operational feeling of the pair of click buttons 34 is further suppressed.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described. Note that in the second embodiment, members having the same configurations as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the adjustment dial 100 according to the second embodiment can adjust the operation feeling of the pair of click buttons 34 in three stages (adjustment levels 1 to 3). The adjustment dial 100 can adjust the operation feeling of the pair of click buttons 34 to different feelings.

  Specifically, the adjustment dial 100 includes a dial main body 72 and an annular rib 102. The annular rib 102 is formed in a cylindrical shape and is arranged coaxially with the dial body 72. The annular rib 102 has a pair of base protruding portions 110A and 110B, a pair of low pressing portions 112A and 112B, and a pair of high pressing portions 114A and 114B. In addition, a pair of low press part 112A, 112B and a pair of high press part 114A, 114B are examples of a press part.

  The pair of base protrusions 110A and 110B, the pair of low pressing portions 112A and 112B, and the pair of high pressing portions 114A and 114B are formed by dividing the annular rib 102 into a plurality of portions in the circumferential direction. That is, the pair of base projecting portions 110 </ b> A and 110 </ b> B, the pair of low pressing portions 112 </ b> A and 112 </ b> B, and the pair of high pressing portions 114 </ b> A and 114 </ b> B are arranged shifted in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 76.

  The pair of base protrusions 110 </ b> A and 110 </ b> B have the same protrusion height H <b> 1 from the facing surface 72 </ b> A of the dial body 72. Similarly, the pair of low pressing portions 112A and 112B have the same protruding height H2 from the facing surface 72A of the dial body 72. Further, the pair of high pressing portions 114A and 114B have the same protruding height H3 from the facing surface 72A of the dial body 72.

  An inclined surface 116 is formed between the adjacent base protrusions 110A and 110B and the low pressing portions 112A and 112B. Further, an inclined surface 118 is formed between the adjacent low-pressing portions 112A and 112B and the high-pressing portions 114A and 114B. Furthermore, an inclined surface 120 is formed between the adjacent high pressing portions 114A and 114B and the base protrusions 110A and 110B.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the protruding height H2 of the pair of low pressing portions 112A and 112B is set higher than the protruding height H1 of the pair of base protruding portions 110A and 110B (H1 <H2). Further, the protruding height H3 of the pair of high pressing portions 114A and 114B is set higher than the protruding height H2 of the pair of low pressing portions 112A and 112B (H2 <H3).

  As shown in FIG. 13, the circumferential length of the rotation shaft 76 of the pair of base protrusions 110 </ b> A and 110 </ b> B, the pair of low pressing portions 112 </ b> A and 112 </ b> B, and the pair of high pressing portions 114 </ b> A and 114 </ b> B Longer than the width K. Further, the rotation shaft 76 of the adjustment dial 100 overlaps with an intermediate portion 52 </ b> M between the pair of screws 62 in the switch substrate 52 as viewed from the axial direction of the rotation shaft 76. Further, the rotation shaft 76 of the adjustment dial 100 also overlaps with an intermediate portion (intermediate portion 52M) between the pair of switches 54 on the switch substrate 52 when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation shaft 76.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the pair of base protrusions 110 </ b> A and 110 </ b> B have the same length in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 76 and face each other with the rotating shaft 76 interposed therebetween. The pair of base projecting portions 110 </ b> A and 110 </ b> B are brought into contact with the pair of button facing portions 52 </ b> A of the switch substrate 52 as the adjustment dial 100 rotates.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the pair of low pressing portions 112A and 112B have different lengths in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 76, and the one low pressing portion 112A and the other low pressing portion 112B have different lengths. Some are opposed to each other with the rotation shaft 76 interposed therebetween. The one low pressing portion 112 </ b> A and a part of the other low pressing portion 112 </ b> B are brought into contact with the pair of button facing portions 52 </ b> A of the switch substrate 52 as the adjustment dial 100 rotates. Part of the one low pressing portion 112 </ b> A and the other low pressing portion 112 </ b> B is an example of a pair of first pressing portions that respectively press the pair of button facing portions 52 </ b> A as the adjustment dial 100 rotates.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, a part of one high pressing part 114 </ b> A and a part of the other low pressing part 112 </ b> B are opposed to each other with a rotating shaft 76 interposed therebetween. A part of one high pressing portion 114 </ b> A is brought into contact with one button facing portion 52 </ b> A of the switch substrate 52 as the adjustment dial 100 rotates. Further, a part of the other low pressing portion 112B overlaps with the other button facing portion 52A when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation shaft 76, but as shown in FIG. Not touched. A part of one high pressing part 114A and a part of the other low pressing part 112B are part of one high pressing part 114A and one part of the other low pressing part 112B as the adjustment dial 100 rotates. One of the parts is an example of a pair of second pressing parts that press one of the pair of button facing parts 52A.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the pair of high pressing portions 114A and 114B have different lengths in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 76, and a part of the one high pressing portion 114A and the other high pressing portion. The portion 114B is opposed to each other across the rotation shaft 76. A part of the one high press portion 114A and the other high press portion 114B are brought into contact with the pair of button facing portions 52A of the switch substrate 52 as the adjustment dial 100 rotates. In addition, a part of one high press part 114A and the other high press part 114B are examples of a pair of 1st press parts which each press a pair of button opposing part 52A with rotation of the adjustment dial 100. FIG.

  Next, an example of a method for adjusting the operational feeling of the pair of click buttons 34 will be described.

  FIG. 14 shows a state in which the switch board 52 is in contact with (supported by) the pair of base protrusions 110 </ b> A and 110 </ b> B of the adjustment dial 100. In this state, as shown in FIG. 15, the interval between the protrusions 34A of the pair of click buttons 34 and the pair of switches 54 is G1. Note that the operation level of the pair of click buttons 34 in this state is set to an adjustment level 1.

  In this state, when the operator changes the operation feeling of the pair of click buttons 34, the dial body 72 of the adjustment dial 100 exposed from the housing 20 is operated, and the adjustment dial 100 is set to a predetermined position around the rotation shaft 76. Rotate in the direction (arrow Q direction in FIG. 14). Then, as shown in FIG. 16, the mark S <b> 2 displayed on the dial body 72 is aligned with a predetermined position of the housing 20.

  As a result, the pair of low pressing portions 112A and 112B move from the retracted position to the adjustment position below the switch board 52, and the pair of low pressing portions 112A and 112B causes the pair of button facing portions 52A to be on the side of the pair of click buttons 34. Respectively.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 17, the switch board 52 is moved along the pair of guide pins 60 toward the pair of click buttons 34, and the pair of coil springs 64 are each compressed and deformed in the axial direction. Further, the gap G2 between the protrusions 34A of the pair of click buttons 34 and the pair of switches 54 is narrower than the gap G1 of the adjustment level 1 (G2 <G1).

  Thereby, the operator can turn on the switch 54 earlier than the adjustment level 1. Therefore, the operation feeling of the click button 34 by the operator is changed. Note that the operation level of the pair of click buttons 34 in this state is set to an adjustment level 2.

  Next, when the operator further changes the operation feeling of the click button 34, as shown in FIG. 18, the dial body 72 of the adjustment dial 100 is operated, and the adjustment dial 100 is moved around the rotation shaft 76. Rotate in a predetermined direction (arrow Q direction). Then, the mark S3 displayed on the dial main body 72 is aligned with a predetermined position of the housing 20.

  Thereby, a part of one high press part 114A and a part of the other low press part 112B are moved from the retracted position to an adjustment position below the switch board 52, and a part of one high press part 114A The button facing portion 52A is pressed toward the pair of click buttons 34.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 19, the switch board 52 is moved along the pair of guide pins 60 toward the pair of click buttons 34, and the pair of coil springs 64 are respectively compressed and deformed in the axial direction. Further, the distance between the protrusion 34A of the pair of click buttons 34 and the pair of switches 54 is narrower than the distance G2 of the adjustment level 2. That is, the distance from when the operator presses one click button 34 to when the click button 34 presses the switch 54 is further shortened. In the present embodiment, the pair of switches 54 are in contact with the protrusions 34A of the pair of click buttons 34, respectively.

  Thus, the operator can turn on one switch 54 (the left switch 54 in FIG. 19) earlier than the adjustment level 2. It should be noted that the operation level of one of the click buttons 34 in this state is an adjustment level 3.

  Here, a part of the low pressing portion 112B is disposed under the other button facing portion 52A, but a part of the low pressing portion 112B is not in contact with the other button facing portion 52A. In this state, when the other click button 34 is pressed by the operator, the other switch 54 and the button facing portion 52 </ b> A are pressed toward the adjustment dial 100 via the click button 34. When the other button facing portion 52A contacts a part of the low pressing portion 112B, the other switch 54 is sandwiched between the other click button 34 and the other button facing portion 52A, and the switch 54 is turned on. It becomes.

  Therefore, the distance from when the operator presses the other click button 34 to when the click button 34 presses the switch 54 is equal to the adjustment level 2. That is, in the state where the mark S3 is aligned with the predetermined position of the housing 20, the operation feeling of one click button 34 (left side) is set to the adjustment level 3, and the operation feeling of the other click button 34 (right side) is the adjustment level 2. Set to Therefore, the operator can turn on one switch 54 earlier than the other switch 54.

  Next, when the operator further changes the operation feeling of the click button 34, as shown in FIG. 20, the dial body 72 of the adjustment dial 100 is operated, and the adjustment dial 100 is moved around the rotation shaft 76. Rotate in a predetermined direction (arrow Q direction). Then, the mark S4 displayed on the dial body 72 is aligned with a predetermined position of the housing 20.

  Thereby, a part of one high pressing part 114A and the other high pressing part 114B are moved from the retracted position to the adjustment position below the switch substrate 52, and a pair of button opposing parts are formed by the pair of high pressing parts 114A and 114B. 52A is contacted (supported).

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 21, the operation feeling of one click button 34 and the operation feeling of the other click button 34 are set to the adjustment level 3. Therefore, the operator can turn on both of the pair of switches 54 earlier than the adjustment level 2.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the state where the mark S3 is aligned with the predetermined position of the housing 20, the operation sensation of one click button 34 and the operation sensation of the other click button 34 can be set differently. . That is, in the present embodiment, for example, according to the frequency of use of the pair of click buttons 34, the operation feeling of one click button 34 and the operation feeling of the other click button 34 can be set to different feelings. Therefore, the operability of the pair of click buttons 34 is further improved.

  Next, modified examples of the first and second embodiments will be described. In the following, various modified examples will be described by taking the first embodiment as an example, but these modified examples are also applicable to the second embodiment as appropriate.

  In the said 1st Embodiment, although the outer peripheral part of the dial main body 72 of the adjustment dial 70 protrudes in the convex shape from the housing 20, the said 1st Embodiment is not restricted to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, the outer peripheral portion of the dial body 72 may be exposed in a recess 130 formed in the housing 20. Specifically, a recess 130 that is recessed toward the inside of the housing 20 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the housing 20 when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation shaft 76. And the outer peripheral part of the dial main body 72 is arrange | positioned in the recessed part 130 so that it may not protrude from the outer peripheral part of the housing 20 in convex shape. As a result, for example, an erroneous operation of the adjustment dial 70 by the operator and a breakage of the adjustment dial 70 due to a drop of the housing 20 or the like are suppressed.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although the base protrusion part 82, the low press part 84, and the high press part 86 are formed cyclically | annularly, the said 1st Embodiment is not restricted to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 may be arranged so as to be shifted in the radial direction of the rotation shaft 76. The base projecting portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 are respectively formed along the circumference of concentric circles that are centered on the rotation shaft 76 and have different radii. They are displaced in the circumferential direction.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although the base protrusion part 82, the low press part 84, and the high press part 86 are formed in a cylindrical shape, the said 1st Embodiment is not restricted to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 24, the base protruding portion 82, the low pressing portion 84, and the high pressing portion 86 are formed in a polygonal annular shape such as a hexagonal shape when viewed from the axial direction of the rotating shaft 76. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although the low press part 84 and the high press part 86 are provided in the adjustment dial 70 as an example of a press part, the said 1st Embodiment is not restricted to this. The adjustment dial 70 can be provided with at least one pressing portion. Further, the base protrusion 82 can be omitted.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although the operation feeling of a pair of click button 34 is adjusted with the adjustment dial 70, the said 1st Embodiment is not restricted to this. The adjustment dial 70 can adjust the operation feeling of at least one of the pair of click buttons 34.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although a pair of click buttons 34 are provided in the click apparatus 30, the said 1st Embodiment is not restricted to this. The click device 30 can be provided with at least one click button 34.

  In the first embodiment, the switch board 52 is movable along the pair of guide pins 60. However, the first embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the switch board 52 may be movable along a guide rail. Further, both end portions in the longitudinal direction of the switch substrate 52 may be fixed to the housing 20. In this case, when the low pressing portion 84 presses the switch substrate 52 toward the pair of click buttons 34, the switch substrate 52 is curved convexly toward the pair of click buttons 34 with both ends serving as fulcrums. The interval between the click button 34 and the pair of switches 54 is changed.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although the low press part 84 and the high press part 86 press a pair of switch 54 to a pair of click button 34 side via the switch board | substrate 52, the said 1st Embodiment is not restricted to this. Absent. The low pressing portion 84 and the high pressing portion 86 may press the switch 54 toward the pair of click buttons 34 via other members.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although the click apparatus 30 is provided in the notebook personal computer as the electronic device 10, the said 1st Embodiment is not restricted to this. The click device may be applied to, for example, a mouse click button connected to a notebook computer or the like. The click device 30 is not limited to the click button, and may be applied to other buttons.

  In the first embodiment, the adjustment member is the disc-shaped adjustment dial 70, but the shape of the adjustment member can be changed as appropriate.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of the technique which this application discloses was described, the technique which this application discloses is not limited to said embodiment. In addition, the above embodiment and various modifications may be used in appropriate combination, and it is needless to say that various embodiments can be implemented without departing from the gist of the technology disclosed in the present application.

  In addition, the following additional remarks are disclosed regarding the above embodiment.

(Appendix 1)
The body,
A switch unit provided in the housing;
An operation button provided on the housing and facing the switch unit and moved in a direction facing the switch unit;
The switch unit is disposed on the opposite side of the operation button with respect to the switch unit and is disposed on the opposite side of the switch unit. An adjusting member to be contacted and separated;
An information input device comprising:
(Appendix 2)
A part of the adjustment member is exposed from the housing.
The information input device according to attachment 1.
(Appendix 3)
The casing is formed with a recess that is recessed toward the inside of the casing when viewed from the axial direction of the pivot shaft.
A portion of the adjustment member is exposed in the recess.
The information input device according to attachment 2.
(Appendix 4)
The adjustment member has a pressing portion that protrudes toward the switch unit and presses the switch unit toward the operation button with rotation about the rotation axis.
The information input device according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 3.
(Appendix 5)
The adjustment member has a disc-shaped dial body arranged coaxially with the rotation shaft,
The pressing portion protrudes from the dial body toward the switch unit;
The information input device according to appendix 4.
(Appendix 6)
The pressing portion moves between an adjustment position where the switch unit is contacted and a retracted position where the switch unit is not contacted as the adjustment member rotates.
The information input device according to appendix 4 or appendix 5.
(Appendix 7)
The adjustment member has a plurality of the pressing portions that are arranged with different projection heights toward the switch unit and shifted in the circumferential direction of the rotation shaft.
The information input device according to any one of appendix 4 to appendix 6.
(Appendix 8)
Each of the plurality of pressing portions extends along a circumferential direction of the rotation shaft.
The information input device according to appendix 7.
(Appendix 9)
The adjustment member protrudes toward the switch unit, and has a base protrusion that comes into contact with the switch unit as the adjustment member rotates.
The plurality of pressing portions protrude from the base protruding portion toward the switch unit, and form an annular shape along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft with the base protruding portion.
The information input device according to appendix 7 or appendix 8.
(Appendix 10)
At one end of the pressing portion in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft, there is an inclined surface that inclines toward the opposite side of the switch unit from the other end side of the rotating shaft in the circumferential direction toward the one end side. It is formed,
The information input device according to any one of Appendix 7 to Appendix 9.
(Appendix 11)
A pair of attachment members for attaching both ends of the switch unit in the longitudinal direction to the housing;
The pressing portion presses at least an intermediate portion between the pair of mounting members in the switch unit as the adjustment member rotates.
The information input device according to any one of appendix 7 to appendix 10.
(Appendix 12)
The mounting member is a screw,
The information input device according to attachment 11.
(Appendix 13)
The casing is provided with a pair of operation buttons adjacent to each other,
The switch unit is
A switch board disposed between the pair of operation buttons and the adjustment member;
A pair of switches mounted on the switch board and facing each of the pair of operation buttons;
Have
The pressing portion presses at least an intermediate portion between the pair of switches on the switch board as the adjustment member rotates.
The information input device according to any one of Appendix 7 to Appendix 12.
(Appendix 14)
The switch board has a pair of button facing portions facing each of the pair of operation buttons,
The adjustment member has a pair of pressing portions that face each other across the rotation shaft, and at least one of the adjustment members presses the pair of button facing portions as the adjustment member rotates.
The information input device according to attachment 13.
(Appendix 15)
The adjustment member is
A pair of first pressing portions as a pair of the pressing portions whose protruding heights toward the switch unit are the same;
A pair of second pressing portions as a pair of pressing portions, the protrusion heights toward the switch unit being different from each other, the pair of the first protruding portions and the pair of pressing portions arranged being shifted in the circumferential direction of the rotation shaft;
Having
The information input device according to appendix 14.
(Appendix 16)
The switch is a tactile switch.
The information input device according to any one of Supplementary Note 13 to Supplementary Note 15.
(Appendix 17)
A guide portion provided on the housing and moving the switch unit along a facing direction of the switch unit and the operation button;
An elastic member provided on the housing and biasing the switch unit toward the adjustment member;
Comprising
The information input device according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 16.
(Appendix 18)
At both ends in the longitudinal direction of the switch unit, mounting holes are formed respectively.
The guide portion extends in a facing direction between the switch unit and the operation button, and serves as a guide pin that is inserted into the mounting hole.
The information input device according to appendix 17.
(Appendix 19)
The elastic member is a coil spring.
The information input device according to appendix 17 or appendix 18.
(Appendix 20)
The operation button is a click button.
The information input device according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 19.

10 Electronic device 20 Housing 34 Click button (an example of operation button)
50 switch unit 52 switch board 52A button facing part 52M intermediate part (an example of an intermediate part between a pair of mounting members on the switch board)
(An example of an intermediate part between a pair of switches on the switch board)
54 Switch 58 Mounting hole 60 Guide pin (an example of a guide part)
62 Screw (an example of a mounting member)
64 coil spring (an example of an elastic member)
70 Adjustment dial (example of adjustment member)
72 Dial body 72A Opposing surface 76 Rotating shaft 80 Annular rib 82 Base protrusion 84 Low pressing portion (an example of pressing portion)
86 High pressing part (an example of a pressing part)
88 inclined surface 90 inclined surface 92 inclined surface 100 adjustment dial (an example of an adjustment member)
110A Base protrusion 110B Base protrusion 112A Low pressing part (an example of a pressing part, a first pressing part, and a second pressing part)
112B low pressing part (an example of a pressing part and a 1st pressing part)
114A high press part (an example of a press part and a 1st press part)
114B high press part (an example of a press part, a 1st press part, and a 2nd press part)
116 inclined surface 118 inclined surface 120 inclined surface 130 recess

Claims (11)

The body,
A switch unit provided in the housing;
An operation button provided on the housing and facing the switch unit and moved in a direction facing the switch unit;
The switch unit is disposed on the opposite side of the operation button with respect to the switch unit and is disposed on the opposite side of the switch unit. An adjusting member to be contacted and separated;
An information input device comprising: A part of the adjustment member is exposed from the housing.
The information input device according to claim 1. The adjustment member has a pressing portion that protrudes toward the switch unit and presses the switch unit toward the operation button with rotation about the rotation axis.
The information input device according to claim 1 or 2. The adjustment member has a plurality of the pressing portions that are arranged with different projection heights toward the switch unit and shifted in the circumferential direction of the rotation shaft.
The information input device according to claim 3. The adjustment member has a base protrusion that protrudes toward the switch unit,
The plurality of pressing portions protrude from the base protruding portion toward the switch unit, and form an annular shape along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft with the base protruding portion.
The information input device according to claim 4. At one end of the pressing portion in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft, there is an inclined surface that inclines toward the opposite side of the switch unit from the other end side of the rotating shaft in the circumferential direction toward the one end side. It is formed,
The information input device according to claim 4 or 5. A pair of attachment members for attaching both ends of the switch unit in the longitudinal direction to the housing;
The pressing portion presses at least an intermediate portion between the pair of mounting members in the switch unit as the adjustment member rotates.
The information input device according to any one of claims 4 to 6. The casing is provided with a pair of operation buttons adjacent to each other,
The switch unit is
A switch board disposed between the pair of operation buttons and the adjustment member;
A pair of switches mounted on the switch board and facing each of the pair of operation buttons;
Have
The pressing portion presses at least an intermediate portion between the pair of switches on the switch board as the adjustment member rotates.
The information input device according to any one of claims 4 to 7. The switch board has a pair of button facing portions facing each of the pair of operation buttons,
The adjustment member has a pair of pressing portions that face each other across the rotation shaft, and at least one of the adjustment members presses the pair of button facing portions (52A) as the adjustment member rotates.
The information input device according to claim 8. The adjustment member is
A pair of first projecting portions as a pair of the pressing portions whose projecting heights from the adjustment member are the same;
A pair of second projecting portions as a pair of pressing portions, the projecting heights from the adjustment member being different from each other, and being displaced in the circumferential direction of the pair of first projecting portions and the rotating shaft,
Having
The information input device according to claim 9. A guide portion provided on the housing and moving the switch unit along a facing direction of the switch unit and the operation button;
An elastic member provided on the housing and biasing the switch unit toward the adjustment member;
Comprising
The information input device according to any one of claims 1 to 10.