JP6889097B2 - Operating device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an operating device.

Conventionally, for example, as an operating device mounted on a vehicle such as an automobile and for performing a shift change of a transmission, an operating device capable of tilting operation by an operating member (shift lever) has been used.

In such an operating device, a technique is used in which the operator can tactilely grasp that the tilting operation has been performed reliably by generating a click feeling in the tilting operation by the operating member. ..

For example, in Patent Document 1 below, in a shift operation device for an automatic transmission mounted on an automobile, a moderator spring and a moderator are provided in a holder below the shift lever, and the moderator urged by the moderator spring is provided. , A technique is disclosed in which the shift lever can be held in each position or automatically returned by pressure contacting the moderation groove formed on the inner bottom of the case.

JP-A-2002-144905

However, in the technique of Patent Document 1, since the moderator adopts a structure in which the moderator slides on the moderation groove, the moderation groove and the like are likely to be worn, and there is a possibility that the durability may be lowered. Further, in the technique of Patent Document 1, since the holder, the moderation spring, the moderation body, and the moderation groove are arranged below the rotation axis of the shift lever, the device can be miniaturized. Is difficult.

In particular, in recent years, an operating device capable of performing tilting operations in a plurality of directions (for example, a front-back direction and a left-right direction) has been used, and in such an operating device, the above-mentioned patent document When the technique of 1 is adopted, the device configuration becomes more complicated, and it becomes more difficult to miniaturize the device.

For this reason, there is a demand for a compact and highly durable operating device capable of imparting a click feeling to tilting operations in a plurality of directions with a relatively simple configuration.

The operating device of one embodiment includes an operating member, a first support that rotatably supports the operating member in a first direction, and a second support that intersects the first direction. A second support rotatably supported in the direction of 1 and a second support provided so as to be separable from the first support as the operating member is rotated by tilting operation in the first direction. A pair of second magnetic materials provided so as to face each other with the second support sandwiched between the first magnetic material and the first support, and a pair of second magnetic materials in the second support. It is provided between the two magnetic bodies and includes magnetic generating means for generating magnetisms having different polarities with respect to the pair of second magnetic bodies, and the first magnetic body is a pair of second magnetic bodies. The bodies can be magnetically connected to each other, and each of the surfaces of the magnetic generating means and the pair of second magnetic bodies facing each other is rotated by the tilting operation of the operating member in the second direction. It has at least one protrusion that can face each other.

According to one embodiment, it is possible to realize a compact and highly durable operation device capable of imparting a click feeling to a tilting operation in a plurality of directions by a relatively simple configuration.

It is external perspective view of the operation apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of the operation device which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a top view of the operation apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment. FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of the operating device shown in FIG. It is an enlarged figure which shows the structure of each yoke provided in the operation apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically the magnetic circuit formed in the operation apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation when the tilting operation forward is performed in the operation apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state when the tilting operation forward is performed in the operation apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation when the rearward tilting operation is performed in the operation apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state when the tilting operation to the left is performed in the operation device which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation when the tilting operation to the left is performed in the operation apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state when the tilting operation to the right is performed in the operation device which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state when the tilting operation to the left front is performed in the operation device which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the shift operation by the operation apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment.

Hereinafter, one embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Overview of the operating device 100)
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the operating device 100 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the operating device 100 according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the operating device 100 according to the embodiment. In the following description, for convenience, the Z-axis direction in the figure is the vertical direction, the X-axis direction in the figure is the front-back direction (an example of the "first direction"), and the Y-axis direction in the figure is the left-right direction. (An example of "a second direction intersecting the first direction").

The operation device 100 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is an operation device mounted on a vehicle such as an automobile, and is an operation device for performing a shift change of a transmission mounted on the vehicle. The operation device 100 does not mechanically control the transmission, but employs a so-called shift-by-wire system in which the transmission is electrically controlled by outputting a control signal corresponding to the shift operation to the outside.

The operating device 100 may be used for a purpose other than a shift change of a transmission, and may be used for a device other than a vehicle (for example, an aircraft, a railroad vehicle, a game machine, a remote controller, etc.). Further, the operating device 100 actually has an electrical configuration for outputting an electrical signal corresponding to the shift operation, but in the present embodiment, the illustration and description of this electrical configuration will be shown. It will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the operating device 100 can be tilted in the front-rear direction (X-axis direction in the figure) and the left-right direction (Y-axis direction in the figure). Specifically, the operating device 100 has a first tilting direction D1 that is forward (forward in the X-axis in the figure), a second tilting direction D2 that is backward (negative direction in the X-axis in the figure), and right (Y in the figure). The tilting operation is possible for each of the third tilting direction D3 which is the positive axis direction and the fourth tilting direction D4 which is the left side (the negative direction of the Y axis in the figure).

In particular, the operating device 100 is relatively small as a whole and has a simple structure, but the operator can perform either the tilting operation in the front-rear direction or the tilting operation in the left-right direction. However, it is possible to give a click feeling.

(Configuration of Operation Device 100)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the operating device 100 includes a lever portion 110, an upper yoke portion 120, a case portion 130, a lower yoke portion 140, a base portion 150, and a shaft 160.

The lever portion 110 is an example of an “operating member”. The lever portion 110 is a portion where the tilting operation is performed by the operator. The lever portion 110 includes a base portion 111, a shaft 112, and a knob 113. The base portion 111 is a portion rotatably supported by a shaft 160 in the front-rear direction (X-axis direction in the drawing). The shaft 112 is a rod-shaped portion extending upward from the base portion 111. The knob 113 is a portion that is attached to the upper end of the shaft 112 and is gripped by the operator.

The upper yoke portion 120 includes an upper yoke 121 and an upper arm portion 122. The upper yoke 121 is an example of a "first magnetic material". The upper yoke 121 is a flat plate-like member made of a magnetic material (for example, iron). The upper yoke 121 has a rectangular flat shape along the upper surface of the case body 131. The upper arm portion 122 is a member that grips the end portion of the upper yoke 121 (the end portion on the positive side of the X-axis in the drawing) and is rotatably supported by the shaft 160. Since the upper yoke 121 is gripped by the upper arm portion 122, it is separated from the upper surface of the case body 131 by the rotation of the upper arm portion 122 accompanying the rotation of the lever portion 110 due to the tilting operation in the front-rear direction. It is possible. A rectangular opening 121A is formed in the upper yoke 121. The opening 121A is provided so as to penetrate the base main body 151 and to avoid interference with the base main body 151 when the lever portion 110 is tilted in the left-right direction. The upper yoke 121 may have the upper arm portion 122 integrally formed.

The case portion 130 includes a case main body 131, a first outer yoke 132, and a second outer yoke 133. The case body 131 is an example of a “first support”. The case body 131 is a rectangular parallelepiped member made of a non-magnetic material (for example, resin, aluminum die-cast, etc.). The case body 131 is formed with a first opening 131A and a second opening 131B. The first opening 131A is an opening that penetrates the case body 131 in the vertical direction, and has a rectangular opening shape. The lever portion 110, the upper yoke portion 120, and the lower yoke portion 140 are incorporated in the first opening 131A. The second opening 131B is an opening that penetrates the case body 131 in the vertical direction and has a rectangular opening shape. The base portion 150 is incorporated in the second opening 131B. In the case body 131, a first outer yoke 132 and a second outer yoke 133 are provided on both the left and right sides of the second opening 131B. The detailed configuration of the case portion 130 will be described later with reference to FIG.

The lower yoke portion 140 includes a lower yoke 141 and a lower arm portion 142. The lower yoke 141 is an example of a "first magnetic material". The lower yoke 141 is a flat plate-like member made of a magnetic material (for example, iron). The lower yoke 141 has a rectangular flat shape along the lower surface of the case body 131. The lower arm portion 142 is a member that grips the end portion (the end portion on the positive side of the X-axis in the drawing) of the lower yoke 141 and is rotatably supported by the shaft 160. Since the lower yoke 141 is gripped by the lower arm portion 142, the lower arm portion 142 rotates due to the rotation of the lever portion 110 due to the tilting operation in the front-rear direction, so that the lower yoke 141 is attached to the lower surface of the case body 131. On the other hand, it can be separated. A rectangular opening 141A is formed in the lower yoke 141. The opening 141A is provided so as to penetrate the base body 151 and to avoid interference with the base body 151 when the lever portion 110 is tilted in the left-right direction. The lower yoke 141 may have the lower arm portion 142 integrally formed.

The base portion 150 includes a base main body 151, a first inner yoke 152, a second inner yoke 153, and a permanent magnet 154. The base body 151 is an example of a "second support". The base body 151 is a square columnar member made of a non-magnetic material (for example, resin, aluminum die-cast, etc.) and whose longitudinal direction is the vertical direction. The base body 151 is arranged so as to penetrate the inside of the second opening 131B of the case body 131. The base body 151 is fixed to the vehicle at its lower portion (a portion protruding downward from the case portion 130). The base body 151 pivotally supports the case body 131 in the left-right direction by means of columnar protrusions 151A provided on both front and rear side surfaces. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a protrusion for pivotally supporting the case body 131 so as to be rotatable in the left-right direction may be provided on the case body side. Further, in the base portion 150, a first inner yoke 152, a second inner yoke 153, and a permanent magnet 154 are integrally incorporated with the base main body 151. Therefore, the operation device 100 of the present embodiment can improve the work efficiency when the base portion 150 is incorporated into the case main body 131. Further, in the base portion 150, a protrusion 151A (rotating shaft) is integrally formed on the base main body 151. The operation device 100 of the present embodiment can improve work efficiency when the base portion 150 is rotatably incorporated into the case body 131. The detailed configuration of the base portion 150 will be described later with reference to FIG.

The shaft 160 is a round bar-shaped member for rotatably supporting the lever portion 110, the upper yoke portion 120, and the lower yoke portion 140. The shaft 160 is provided on both the left and right side surfaces of the case body 131, and each component (base portion 111 of the lever portion 110, upper arm portion 122 of the upper yoke portion 120, and lower yoke) arranged in the first opening 131A. Both ends of the lower arm portion 142) of the portion 140 are formed into circular openings 131C formed on both the left and right side surfaces of the case body 131 so as to penetrate the lower arm portion 142) in the left-right direction (Y-axis direction in the drawing). It is fitted.

(Detailed configuration of case portion 130 and base portion 150)
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of the operating device 100 shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing the configuration of each yoke included in the operating device 100 according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, a permanent magnet 154 is fitted inside the base body 151. As the permanent magnet 154, for example, a neodymium magnet, a ferrite magnet, a samarium-cobalt magnet, an alnico magnet, or the like can be used.

Further, a first inner yoke 152 made of a magnetic material (for example, iron) is provided on the left outer side (outer side in the positive direction of the Y axis in the drawing) of the permanent magnet 154 in the base body 151. The first inner yoke 152 is in contact with the permanent magnet 154, that is, is magnetically connected.

Further, a second inner yoke 153 made of a magnetic material (for example, iron) is provided on the right outer side (outer side in the negative direction of the Y axis in the drawing) of the permanent magnet 154 in the base body 151. The second inner yoke 153 is in contact with the permanent magnet 154, that is, is magnetically connected.

The first inner yoke 152 and the second inner yoke provided so as to face each of the pair of outer yokes 132 and 133 (second magnetic material) with the permanent magnet 154 and the permanent magnet 154 sandwiched between them. The 153 (a pair of inner yokes) is an example of a "magnetism generating means" that generates magnetisms having different polarities with respect to the pair of outer yokes 132 and 133.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, on the left side (Y-axis positive side in the drawing) of the case body 131, a first outer yoke made of a magnetic material (for example, iron) is opposed to the first inner yoke 152. 132 is provided. A slight gap is formed between the first inner yoke 152 and the first outer yoke 132 so as not to contact each other.

Further, on the right side (negative side of the Y-axis in the drawing) of the case body 131, a second outer yoke 133 made of a magnetic material (for example, iron) is provided so as to face the second inner yoke 153. A slight gap is formed between the second inner yoke 153 and the second outer yoke 133 so as not to come into contact with each other.

The first outer yoke 132 and the second outer yoke 133 are provided in the case main body 131 (first support) with the base main body 151 (second support) sandwiched between them so as to face each other. It is an example of a pair of "second magnetic materials".

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the outer surface of the first inner yoke 152 and the inner surface of the first outer yoke 132 facing each other are in the left-right direction of the lever portion 110 (Y-axis in the drawing). It has a curved shape along the circumference (the circumference of the circle centered on the rotation axis X1) formed by the rotation due to the tilting operation in the direction). Specifically, the outer surface of the first inner yoke 152 has a convexly curved shape, and the inner surface of the first outer yoke 132 has a concavely curved shape. As a result, when the first outer yoke 132 rotates due to the tilting operation of the lever portion 110 in the left-right direction (Y-axis direction in the drawing), the outer surface of the first inner yoke 152 and the first outer yoke 132 are rotated. The inner surface of the outer yoke 132 of 1 does not come into contact with each other while maintaining a constant distance.

Similarly, the outer surface of the second inner yoke 153 and the inner surface of the second outer yoke 133, which face each other, rotate by tilting the lever portion 110 in the left-right direction (Y-axis direction in the drawing). It has a curved shape along the circumference formed along with it (the circumference of the circle centered on the rotation axis X1). Specifically, the outer surface of the second inner yoke 153 has a convexally curved shape, and the inner surface of the second outer yoke 133 has a concavely curved shape. As a result, when the second outer yoke 133 is rotated due to the rotation of the lever portion 110 in the left-right direction (Y-axis direction in the drawing), the outer surface of the second inner yoke 153 and the second outer yoke 153 are rotated. The inner surface of the outer yoke 133 of No. 2 does not come into contact with each other while maintaining a constant distance.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a plurality of convex portions are formed on the outer surface of the inner yokes 152 and 153 and the inner surface of the outer yokes 132 and 133 along the circumferential direction of the surface. It is formed side by side.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, on the outer surface of the first inner yoke 152, a plurality of convex portions 152A projecting toward the first outer yoke 132 side are formed in the circumferential direction of the surface. It is formed side by side along. Further, on the inner surface of the first outer yoke 132, a plurality of convex portions 132A protruding toward the first inner yoke 152 side are formed side by side along the circumferential direction of the surface. As shown in FIG. 5, the plurality of convex portions 152A and the plurality of convex portions 132A have the same number and pitch of the convex portions. That is, at the same time, the plurality of convex portions 152A and the plurality of convex portions 132A can face each other.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, on the outer surface of the second inner yoke 153, a plurality of convex portions 153A projecting toward the second outer yoke 133 side are arranged along the circumferential direction of the surface. It is formed. Further, on the inner surface of the second outer yoke 133, a plurality of convex portions 133A projecting toward the second inner yoke 153 side are formed side by side along the circumferential direction of the surface. As shown in FIG. 5, the plurality of convex portions 153A and the plurality of convex portions 133A have the same number and pitch of the convex portions. That is, at the same time, the plurality of convex portions 153A and the plurality of convex portions 133A can face each other.

Further, the upper yoke 121 provided along the upper surface of the case body 131 faces the upper surface of the first outer yoke 132 so as to be in contact with the upper surface of the first outer yoke 132 at its left end (the end on the positive side of the Y axis in the drawing). At the right end (the end on the negative side of the Y-axis in the figure), it faces the upper surface of the second outer yoke 133 so as to be contactable. As a result, the upper yoke 121 is attracted to the pair of outer yokes 132 and 133 in the closed state as shown in FIG. 4, and the pair of outer yokes 132 and 133 can be magnetically connected to each other. ing.

Further, the lower yoke 141 provided along the lower surface of the case body 131 faces the lower surface of the first outer yoke 132 so as to be in contact with the lower surface of the first outer yoke 132 at its left end (the end on the positive side of the Y axis in the drawing). At its right end (the end on the negative side of the Y-axis in the figure), it faces the lower surface of the second outer yoke 133 so as to be in contact with it. As a result, the lower yoke 141 is attracted to the pair of outer yokes 132 and 133 in the closed state as shown in FIG. 4, and the pair of outer yokes 132 and 133 can be magnetically connected to each other. It has become.

(Magnetic circuit formed in the operating device 100)
FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a magnetic circuit formed in the operating device 100 according to the embodiment. In FIG. 6, some parts are not shown for the sake of clarity.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the permanent magnet 154, the left side (the positive side of the Y axis in the figure) is magnetized to the N pole, and the right side (the negative side of the Y axis in the figure) is magnetized to the S pole. There is. Then, in the operating device 100, the first outer yoke 132 and the second outer yoke 133 are magnetically connected by the upper yoke 121 in a state where the upper yoke 121 is closed. As a result, in the operating device 100, as shown by the arrows in the figure, from the north pole of the permanent magnet 154, the first inner yoke 152, the first outer yoke 132, the upper yoke 121, the second outer yoke 133, A magnetic circuit is formed that reaches the south pole of the permanent magnet 154 via the second inner yoke 153. As a result, the upper yoke 121 is attracted to the upper surface of the first outer yoke 132 and the upper surface of the second outer yoke 133 in the closed state (neutral state of the lever portion 110) as shown in FIG. It becomes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the operating device 100, when the lower yoke 141 is closed, the lower yoke 141 causes the first outer yoke 132 and the second outer yoke 133 to magnetically. Connected to. As a result, in the operating device 100, as shown by the arrows in the figure, from the north pole of the permanent magnet 154, the first inner yoke 152, the first outer yoke 132, the lower yoke 141, and the second outer yoke 133 , And a magnetic circuit is formed that reaches the south pole of the permanent magnet 154 via the second inner yoke 153. As a result, the lower yoke 141 was attracted to the lower surface of the first outer yoke 132 and the lower surface of the second outer yoke 133 in the closed state (neutral state of the lever portion 110) as shown in FIG. It becomes a state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the lever portion 110 is not tilted in the left-right direction (that is, when the lever portion 110 is in the neutral state), on the left side (Y-axis positive side) of the permanent magnet 154. The convex portions 152A provided on the outer surface of the first inner yoke 152 and the convex portions 132A provided on the inner surface of the first outer yoke 132 are formed by the magnetic attraction force from the permanent magnet 154. By sucking each other, the state of facing each other is maintained.

Similarly, on the right side (Y-axis negative side) of the permanent magnet 154, each convex portion 153A provided on the outer surface of the second inner yoke 153 and each convex portion 153A provided on the inner surface of the second outer yoke 133. The convex portion 133A and the convex portion 133A attract each other by the magnetic attraction force from the permanent magnet 154, thereby maintaining a state of facing each other.

In this state, the magnetic flux density between the first inner yoke 152 and the first outer yoke 132 becomes the highest. Further, the magnetic flux density between the second inner yoke 153 and the second outer yoke 133 is also the highest. Therefore, the lever portion 110 can stably maintain the neutral state.

(Tilt operation in the front-back direction by the operating device 100)
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an operation when a forward tilting operation is performed in the operation device 100 according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state when a forward tilting operation is performed on the operating device 100 according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an operation when the operation device 100 according to the embodiment is tilted backward.

As described with reference to FIG. 6, in the operating device 100, when the lever portion 110 is not tilted, the upper yoke 121 is attracted to the upper surface of the first outer yoke 132 and the upper surface of the second outer yoke 133. It is in a state of being. Further, the lower yoke 141 is in a state of being adsorbed on the lower surface of the first outer yoke 132 and the lower surface of the second outer yoke 133. As a result, the lever portion 110 is in the neutral state.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the lever portion 110 tilts the lever portion 110 in the first tilting direction D1 (forward), the base portion 111 of the lever portion 110 moves the upper yoke 121 upward by the upper surface thereof. Try to cause. At this time, the magnetic attraction force of the upper yoke 121 with respect to the outer yokes 132 and 133 causes the lever portion 110 to have a resistance force against the tilting operation. Then, when the operator applies a forward urging force that overcomes this resistance force to the lever portion 110, as shown by the arrow A in FIG. 7, the upper yoke 121 is the outer yokes 132 and 133. It is peeled up from. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the lever portion 110 rotates in the first tilting direction D1 with the shaft 160 as the rotation axis. At this time, the resistance force of the lever portion 110 is sharply reduced, that is, the operation of the lever portion 110 is sharply lightened, so that the operator can feel a click feeling due to this load change.

Then, when the urging force on the lever portion 110 by the operator is released from the state where the lever portion 110 is tilted in the first tilting direction D1, as shown by the arrow B in FIG. 7, the outer yokes 132 and 133 are described. The upper yoke 121 is attracted to the outer yokes 132 and 133 by the magnetic attraction force of the upper yoke 121. Along with this, the lever portion 110 rotates in the second tilting direction D2 with the shaft 160 as the rotating shaft, so that the tilting in the first tilting direction D1 is eliminated and the lever portion 110 is automatically in the neutral state ( (See FIG. 6).

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the lever portion 110 tilts in the second tilting direction D2 (rearward), the base portion 111 of the lever portion 110 is tilted by the lower surface of the lower yoke 141. Attempts to cause downwards. At this time, the magnetic attraction force of the lower yoke 141 with respect to the outer yokes 132 and 133 causes the lever portion 110 to have a resistance force against the tilting operation. Then, when the operator applies a rearward urging force that overcomes this resistance force to the lever portion 110, as shown by an arrow C in FIG. 9, the lower yoke 141 is replaced with the outer yokes 132, respectively. It is peeled down from 133. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the lever portion 110 rotates in the second tilting direction D2 with the shaft 160 as the rotation axis. At this time, the resistance force of the lever portion 110 is sharply reduced, that is, the operation of the lever portion 110 is sharply lightened, so that the operator can feel a click feeling due to this load change.

Then, when the urging force on the lever portion 110 by the operator is released from the state where the lever portion 110 is tilted in the second tilting direction D2, as shown by the arrow D in FIG. 9, the outer yokes 132 and 133 are described. The lower yoke 141 is attracted to the outer yokes 132 and 133 by the magnetic attraction force of the lower yoke 141. Along with this, the lever portion 110 rotates in the first tilting direction D1 with the shaft 160 as the rotating shaft, so that the tilting in the second tilting direction D2 is eliminated and the lever portion 110 is automatically in the neutral state ( (See FIG. 6).

(Tilt operation in the left-right direction by the operating device 100)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state when the operating device 100 according to the embodiment is tilted to the left. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an operation when a tilting operation to the left is performed in the operation device 100 according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a state when the operating device 100 according to the embodiment is tilted to the right.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, when the operating device 100 is not tilted in the left-right direction with respect to the lever portion 110 (that is, when the lever portion 110 is in the neutral state), the operating device 100 is on the left side of the permanent magnet 154. On the (Y-axis positive side), each convex portion 152A provided on the outer surface of the first inner yoke 152 and each convex portion 132A provided on the inner surface of the first outer yoke 132 are permanent magnets. By attracting each other by the magnetic attraction force from 154, the states facing each other are maintained. Similarly, on the right side (Y-axis negative side) of the permanent magnet 154, each convex portion 153A provided on the outer surface of the second inner yoke 153 and each convex portion 153A provided on the inner surface of the second outer yoke 133. The convex portion 133A and the convex portion 133A attract each other by the magnetic attraction force from the permanent magnet 154, thereby maintaining a state of facing each other.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the lever portion 110 tilts in the third tilting direction D3 (left), the left side (Y-axis positive side) of the permanent magnet 154 is together with the lever portion 110. The first outer yoke 132 held by the case body 131 rotates counterclockwise with the protrusion 151A of the base body 151 as the rotation axis. Similarly, on the right side (Y-axis negative side) of the permanent magnet 154, the second outer yoke 133 held by the case body 131 together with the lever portion 110 uses the protrusion 151A of the base body 151 as a rotation axis. It will rotate counterclockwise.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 11A, on the left side (Y-axis positive side) of the permanent magnet 154, each convex portion 152A of the first inner yoke 152 and each convex portion of the first outer yoke 132. A misalignment will occur with 132A. At this time, due to the magnetic attraction force between each convex portion 152A and each convex portion 132A (see the arrow in FIG. 11A), the clockwise rotation direction that tries to return to the original position with respect to the first outer yoke 132. A force is applied to the lever portion 110, and a resistance force against the tilting operation is generated in the lever portion 110.

Similarly, on the right side (Y-axis negative side) of the permanent magnet 154, a misalignment occurs between each convex portion 153A of the second inner yoke 153 and each convex portion 133A of the second outer yoke 133. It will be. At this time, due to the magnetic attraction force between each convex portion 153A and each convex portion 133A, a force in the clockwise rotation direction for returning to the original position is applied to the second outer yoke 133, and the lever portion 110 Will generate resistance to the tilting operation.

When the urging force on the lever portion 110 by the operator is eliminated from the state shown in FIG. 11A, the magnetic attraction force causes the left side (Y-axis) of the permanent magnet 154 as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6. On the positive side), each convex portion 152A and each convex portion 132A automatically return to a state of facing each other. Similarly, on the right side (Y-axis negative side) of the permanent magnet 154, each convex portion 153A and each convex portion 133A automatically return to a state of facing each other. That is, the lever portion 110 automatically returns to the neutral state.

On the other hand, when the lever portion 110 is further tilted to the left by the operator from the state shown in FIG. 11 (a), the left side (Y-axis positive side) of the permanent magnet 154 is shown in FIG. 11 (b). In, the magnetic attraction force between each convex portion 152A and each adjacent convex portion 132A (see the arrow in FIG. 11B) urges the counterclockwise rotation of the first outer yoke 132. Will be done. Similarly, on the right side (Y-axis negative side) of the permanent magnet 154, the magnetic attraction force between each convex portion 153A and each adjacent convex portion 133A causes the second outer yoke 133 to rotate counterclockwise. The movement will be urged. At this time, the resistance force generated in the lever portion 110 is switched to the urging force, that is, the operation of the lever portion 110 is suddenly lightened, so that the operator can feel a click feeling due to this load change.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11C, on the left side (Y-axis positive side) of the permanent magnet 154, each convex portion 152A and each adjacent convex portion 132A are formed by the magnetic attraction force from the permanent magnet 154. They suck each other and face each other. Similarly, on the right side (Y-axis negative side) of the permanent magnet 154, each convex portion 153A and each adjacent convex portion 133A attract each other by the magnetic attraction force from the permanent magnet 154 and face each other. It becomes. At this time, since the rotation of the first outer yoke 132 (that is, the tilting operation of the lever portion 110) is suddenly stopped, the operator can feel a click feeling even by this load change.

After that, by further tilting operation in the third tilting direction D3 (left) by the lever portion 110, each convex portion 152A and each convex portion 132A, and each convex portion 153A and each convex portion 133A are respectively one frame. Similarly, a click feeling can be given to the lever portion 110 each time it shifts.

Further, even when the tilting operation for returning the lever portion 110 to the neutral state is performed, each convex portion 152A and each convex portion 132A, and each convex portion 153A and each convex portion 133A are displaced by one frame from each other. Similarly, a click feeling can be given to the lever portion 110.

Since the configuration of the operating device 100 is symmetrical, as shown in FIG. 12, when the lever portion 110 tilts the operating device 100 in the fourth tilting direction D4 (to the right), the operating devices 100 are similarly tilted. Each time the convex portion 152A and each convex portion 132A, and each convex portion 153A and each convex portion 133A are displaced by one frame from each other, a click feeling can be given to the lever portion 110.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state when the operation device 100 according to the embodiment is tilted to the left front. In the operation device 100 of the present embodiment, the operation axis for the tilting operation in the front-rear direction and the operation axis for the tilting operation in the left-right direction are provided independently of each other. The tilting operation in the left-right direction can be performed at the same time.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the operating device 100 can tilt the lever portion 110 forward while tilting the lever portion 110 to the left. As a result, for example, in the shift pattern shown in FIG. 14, when the shift position is at the position P5 in the center row, the lever portion 110 is tilted to the left to switch the shift position to the position P2 in the left row and the lever. The shift position can be switched to the position P1 in the left column by tilting the unit 110 forward.

Not limited to the example of FIG. 13, for example, the operating device 100 can tilt the lever portion 110 backward while tilting the lever portion 110 to the left. Further, the operating device 100 can also tilt the lever portion 110 forward or backward while tilting the lever portion 110 to the right.

At this time, the operating device 100 clicks on the lever portion 110 regardless of whether the lever portion 110 is tilted to the left or right or the lever portion 110 is tilted forward or backward. Can give a feeling. Therefore, for example, the operator can confirm that both the operation of tilting the lever portion 110 to the left or right and the operation of tilting the lever portion 110 forward or backward are surely performed. It can be grasped tactilely by the click feeling given to.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of a shift operation by the operation device 100 according to the embodiment. The shift patterns shown in FIG. 14 are positions P1 to P3 linearly arranged in the left column, positions P4 to P6 linearly arranged in the center column, and positions P7 to linearly arranged in the right column. It is configured to have P9. Further, in the shift pattern shown in FIG. 14, the position P2 in the left column and the position P8 in the right column are connected to each other in the left-right direction via the position P5 in the center column.

For example, when the shift position is in any one of the positions P1 to P3 in the left column, the lever portion 110 is tilted in the first tilting direction D1 (forward) or the second tilting direction D2 (rearward). By doing so, the shift position can be switched to the other one of the positions P1 to P3.

Further, for example, when the shift position is in the position P2 in the left column, the shift position is set to the position P5 in the center row or the position P2 in the right column by tilting the lever portion 110 in the fourth tilt direction D4 (rightward). You can switch to position P8.

Further, for example, when the shift position is in the position P8 in the right column, the shift position is set to the position P5 in the center row or the position P8 in the left column by tilting the lever portion 110 in the third tilt direction D3 (leftward). You can switch to position P2.

Further, for example, when the shift position is in any one of the positions P1 to P9 in the left column, the center column, or the right column, the lever portion 110 is set to the first tilt direction D1 or the second tilt direction D2. The shift position can be switched to the other one of the positions P1 to P9 by tilting to.

As described above, the operating device 100 of the present embodiment uses the magnetic force of the permanent magnet 154 to generate a magnetic attraction force on the upper yoke 121 and the lower yoke 141 in the front-rear direction by the lever portion 110. It is possible to give a click feeling to the tilting operation of.

Further, the operating device 100 of the present embodiment utilizes the magnetic force of the permanent magnet 154 to move between the first inner yoke 152 (each convex portion 152A) and the first outer yoke 132 (each convex portion 132A). Further, by generating a magnetic attraction force between the second inner yoke 153 (each convex portion 153A) and the second outer yoke 133 (each convex portion 133A), the lever portion 110 tilts in the left-right direction. A click feeling can be given to the operation.

Further, since the operating device 100 of the present embodiment uses magnetic attraction to generate a click feeling, the lever portion 110 does not slide the parts and tilts the lever portion 110 in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction. It can give a click feeling.

Therefore, according to the operation device 100 of the present embodiment, a compact and highly durable operation device capable of imparting a click feeling to a tilting operation in a plurality of directions (front-back direction and left-right direction) by a relatively simple configuration. Can be realized.

In particular, the operating device 100 of the present embodiment can give a click feeling to both the tilting operation in the front-rear direction and the tilting operation in the left-right direction by the magnetic force of one permanent magnet 154. Therefore, according to the operation device 100 of the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a smaller operation device capable of imparting a click feeling to the tilting operation in a plurality of directions.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications or modifications are made within the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims. It can be changed.

For example, in the operating device 100 of the above embodiment, the permanent magnet 154 and the inner yokes 152 and 153 are used as the "magnetic generating means", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the operating device 100 of the above embodiment, only a permanent magnet may be used as the "magnetic generating means". In this case, a convex portion may be formed on the surface of the permanent magnet facing the outer yokes 132 and 133.

Further, for example, in the operation device 100 of the above embodiment, one large permanent magnet 154 magnetized in two poles is used, but instead, two small permanent magnets magnetized in two poles are used. May be used side by side so that different magnetic poles face each other.

Further, for example, the operating device 100 of the above embodiment adopts a configuration in which the lever portion 110 does not automatically return to the neutral state when the convex portions facing each other are displaced by one frame or more in the tilting operation in the left-right direction. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the operation device 100 of the above embodiment, a return means using a spring or the like may be provided so that the lever portion 110 automatically returns to the neutral state.

Further, for example, the operation device 100 of the above-described embodiment employs a configuration in which the convex portions facing each other can be displaced by one or more frames in the tilting operation in the left-right direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the operation device 100 of the above embodiment, a regulating means for regulating the inclination in the tilting operation in the left-right direction may be provided so that the convex portions facing each other do not deviate by one or more frames. With this configuration, even when the tilting operation is performed in the left-right direction, the lever portion 110 can be automatically returned to the neutral state by the magnetic attraction generated between the convex portions facing each other. Become.

Further, for example, in the operation device 100 of the above embodiment, the "first direction" is the front-rear direction and the "second direction" is the left-right direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the operation device 100 of the above embodiment, the "first direction" may be the left-right direction and the "second direction" may be the front-back direction.

Further, for example, in the operating device 100 of the above-described embodiment, the outer surfaces of the inner yokes 152 and 153 and the inner surfaces of the outer yokes 132 and 133 are curved, respectively, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the inner surface of each outer yoke 132, 133 may be a vertical plane. In short, at at least one point between the outer surface of each of the inner yokes 152 and 153 and the inner surface of each of the outer yokes 132 and 133, the magnetic flux density is associated with the rotation of the lever portion 110 by tilting operation in the left-right direction. The shape of each of the above surfaces may be any shape as long as the configuration can be changed.

Further, for example, the operation device 100 of the above-described embodiment employs a configuration capable of tilting both forward and backward and giving a click feeling, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, the operating device 100 of the above embodiment may adopt a configuration capable of tilting to either the front or the rear and giving a click feeling.

Further, for example, the operation device 100 of the above-described embodiment employs a configuration capable of tilting to both the left and right sides and giving a click feeling. Not exclusively. For example, in the operation device 100 of the above-described embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which a tilting operation to either the left side or the right side is possible and a click feeling can be imparted.

Further, for example, in the operating device 100 of the above embodiment, at least one of the upper yoke 121 and the lower yoke 141 is configured to have N sheets (where N is an integer of 2 or more), and the outer yokes 132 and 133 are used. By making the timing of peeling (that is, the tilt angle of the lever portion 110) different from each other, a click feeling for the tilting operation to at least one of the front and the rear is given to N steps according to the tilt angle of the lever portion 110. May be possible.

100 Operation device 110 Lever part (operation member)
120 Upper yoke part 121 Upper yoke (first magnetic material)
122 Upper arm 130 Case 131 Case body (first support)
132 First outer yoke (second magnetic material)
132A Convex 133 Second outer yoke (second magnetic material)
133A Convex part 140 Lower yoke part 141 Lower yoke (first magnetic material)
142 Lower arm 150 Base 151 Base body (second support)
152 First inner yoke (magnetic generating means)
152A Convex part 153 Second inner yoke (Magnetic generating means)
153A Convex part 154 Permanent magnet (magnetism generating means)
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Claims (5)

With the operating members
A first support that rotatably supports the operating member in the first direction,
A second support that rotatably supports the first support in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and
With the rotation of the operating member by the tilting operation in the first direction, the first magnetic body provided so as to be separable from the first support
In the first support, a pair of second magnetic materials provided so as to face each other with the second support sandwiched between them.
In the second support, a magnetic generating means provided between the pair of second magnetic bodies and causing magnetism of different polarities with respect to the pair of second magnetic bodies,
With
The first magnetic material can magnetically connect the pair of second magnetic materials to each other.
Each of the opposing surfaces of the magnetic generating means and the pair of second magnetic bodies can face each other as the operating member is rotated by the tilting operation in the second direction. An operating device characterized by having at least one convex portion. Each of the opposing surfaces of the magnetic generating means and the pair of second magnetic bodies is along the circumference formed by the rotation of the operating member by the tilting operation in the second direction. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the operating device has a curved shape. The magnetic generating means is
With permanent magnets
It has a pair of inner yokes provided with the permanent magnet in between.
The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each of the pair of inner yokes is provided so as to face each of the pair of second magnetic materials. The second support is
The operating device according to claim 3, wherein the permanent magnet and the pair of inner yokes are integrally incorporated. A pair of the first magnetic materials provided with the pair of second magnetic materials sandwiched between them is provided, and each of the pair of the first magnetic materials is both of the pair of the second magnetic materials. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the operating device is provided so as to face the object.

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