JP7624151B2 - Operating device - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to an operating device, and in particular to an operating device having a haptic function.

In recent years, a haptic (tactile feedback) function has been imparted to a user interface such as a touch panel, as disclosed in Patent Literature 1. Patent Literature 2 discloses a method of imparting a haptic function to a user interface in which a vibration actuator is provided in the user interface, and the vibration actuator is driven in response to a user operation to transmit vibrations to the user interface.
Furthermore, Patent Document 3 discloses a communication terminal device in which a touch panel display unit is rotatably supported, and the angle of the screen is maintained or adjusted so that the screen is always easy to see and easy to operate.

JP 2015-103255 A JP 2018-79434 A JP 2000-232503 A

However, the structure of an operating device that provides a haptic function to a touch panel display that can change the tilt angle was not disclosed. The inventor also discovered that with such an operating device, abnormal noises were generated by contact between structures due to vibrations caused by the haptic function.

Therefore, the object of the present disclosure is to address the above-mentioned problem and provide an operating device that prevents abnormal noise caused by contact between the first structure and the second structure.

The operating device according to the first disclosure is an operating device that is connected to an operation target device and is capable of changing a tilt angle,
a first structure having a vibration actuator;
A second structure connected to the device to be operated;
a vibration-damping member connecting the first structure and the second structure,
the first structure has a protrusion in a direction toward the second structure,
The protrusion has a flat portion and a curved portion extending from the flat portion in a direction parallel to the vibration direction of the vibration actuator.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an operating device that prevents abnormal noise caused by contact between a first structure and a second structure. Some other effects of the present disclosure will be described later.

1 is a block diagram of an operating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the operating device shown in FIG. 2 . FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the operating device shown in FIG. 2 . FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the operating device shown in FIG. 2 . 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3. FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of region C in FIG. 6 . FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a linear vibration actuator. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB showing a conventional operating device. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 3. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a protrusion in the first structure shown in FIG. 10 . FIG. 3 is a rear view of the first structure of the operating device shown in FIG. 2 .

Below, an embodiment of the operating device of the present disclosure will be described with reference to drawings, taking as an example an operating device for a multifunction printer.

1 is a block diagram showing the functions of the operation device 100. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation device 100 includes, as its functions, a linear vibration actuator 10, a touch panel 20, a display panel 30, a control unit 40, a digital/analog (D/A) conversion unit 51, a DC cut filter 52, and an amplifier 53. The operation device 100 is connected to the multifunction device (operation target device) 200 to be operated via wire or wireless communication. Of the operation device 100, the control unit 40, the D/A conversion unit 51, the DC cut filter 52, and the amplifier 53 function as a vibration actuator drive device 50 to drive the linear vibration actuator 10.

As shown in FIG. 8, the linear vibration actuator 10 includes a magnet 13 with a shaft 12 penetrating a thin rectangular parallelepiped case 11. Springs 14 and 15 are provided on both the left and right ends of the shaft 12, respectively, and the magnet 13 is held movably at approximately the center of the shaft 12. A coil 16 is fixed in the case 11 facing the magnet 13, and by applying an alternating current to the coil 16, the magnet 13, which serves as a weight, performs a reciprocating linear motion along the shaft 12 in the longitudinal direction of the case 11, vibrating the case 11. Note that the vibration actuator of the present disclosure is not limited to the linear vibration actuator 10, and may be, for example, a piezoelectric actuator using a piezoelectric element. Also, the structure of the linear vibration actuator 10 is shown as an example, and linear vibration actuators with different structures may be used.

The touch panel 20 can be any known touch panel that detects the operation position (position of a finger, pen, etc.) of the user (operator), and in this case is arranged to cover the front of the display panel 30. The touch panel 20 transmits the detection result (coordinate information) of the user's operation position to the control unit 40 as an operation signal. The touch panel 20 transmits the vibration of the linear vibration actuator 10 to the touch panel 20 via a vibration transmission path described below, thereby providing tactile feedback to the user. The touch panel 20 is fixed to the display panel 30 by adhesion or the like, and the display panel 30 and the touch panel module 111 described below are formed.

The display panel 30 displays various information under the control of the control unit 40, and may be a known display device such as a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display panel. In particular, in this embodiment, an operation menu image is displayed to allow the user to operate the multifunction device 200.

The control unit 40 controls the display panel 30 and the D/A conversion unit 51 based on the detection results (operation signals) of the touch panel 20, and also outputs device control signals for causing the multifunction device 200 to perform a specified operation. More specifically, the control unit 40 causes the display panel 30 to display specified information, and causes the D/A conversion unit 51 to output an analog signal (described later). The control unit 40 is, for example, a microcomputer having an arithmetic circuit, a memory circuit, a timing circuit, and the like. In this embodiment, the control unit 40 also has a D/A conversion unit 51 as one of its functions.

The D/A conversion unit 51 is a circuit that converts the digital signal of the control unit 40 into an analog signal and outputs it, and in this embodiment is built into the control unit 40. The D/A conversion unit 51 outputs a positive analog voltage of, for example, 0 to 5 V as an analog signal. The D/A conversion unit 51 may be provided separately from the control unit 40. In order to drive the linear vibration actuator 10, the analog signal contains a DC component and an AC component and exhibits a predetermined waveform such as a sine wave.

The DC cut filter 52 is a differentiation circuit that receives the analog signal output from the D/A conversion unit 51, blocks the DC component of the analog signal, and outputs (passes) the AC component of the analog signal. The DC cut filter 52 can be, for example, a capacitor.

The amplifier 53 is an amplifier circuit that inputs the AC component of the analog signal output from the DC cut filter 52, amplifies it, and outputs it to the linear vibration actuator 10.

Next, the structure of the operating device 100 will be described with reference to Figures 2 to 7. Figure 2 is a plan view of the operating device 100. Figure 3 is a rear view of the operating device 100. Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the operating device 100 as viewed from the front side. Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the operating device 100 as viewed from the back side. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view along line A-A in Figure 3. Figure 7 is an enlarged view of area C in Figure 6. In Figures 6 and 7, hatching indicating cross sections has been omitted to make the figures easier to see.

Please refer to Figures 2 to 7 as appropriate. The operating device 100 includes a first structure 110, a second structure 120, and a damper rubber (vibration-damping member) 130.

The first structure 110 has a touch panel module 111, a first case 112, a first support 113, a linear vibration actuator 10, and a protrusion 115. In FIG. 5, the touch panel module 111 is disposed in the first case 112.

As described above, the touch panel module 111 is a flat plate-like member in which the touch panel 20 and the display panel 30 are integrated together by adhesion or the like. The touch panel module 111 is located on the front side of the operating device 100 and constitutes the operating surface (see FIG. 2). In the touch panel module 111, the touch panel 20 is located on the front side, and the display panel 30 is located on the back side. The touch panel module 111 may also include a case that covers the back side of the display panel 30.

The first case 112 is a frame surrounding the periphery of the touch panel module 111 and serves as an exterior member on the front side of the operating device 100. The first case 112 is made of, for example, a resin material. The first case 112 is generally rectangular when viewed from the front, and has an opening 112a facing the center of the touch panel module 111 and a peripheral wall portion 112b surrounding the opening 112a. A planar arrangement portion 112c on which the periphery of the touch panel module 111 is arranged is provided on the front side of the peripheral wall portion 112b. The arrangement portion 112c of the first case 112 and the periphery of the touch panel module 111 are fixed to each other via an adhesive tape 112d. In addition, a plurality of screw holes 112e (four in this embodiment) are formed on the back side of the peripheral wall portion 112b.
The first case 112 has a protrusion 115 formed at a lower portion of the first case 112 toward the second structure 120. The protrusion 115 will be described in detail later.

The first support 113 is a support attached to the first case 112. The first support 113 is made of a metal material such as iron, and it is desirable to use a material with higher rigidity than the first case 112. The first support 113 is located on the back side of the first case 112. The first support 113 is formed in an approximately H-shape when viewed from the front side, and has through holes 113a at multiple locations corresponding to the screw holes 112e of the first case 112. The first case 112 is screwed to the first support 113 by tightening the screw S1 passing through the through hole 113a into the screw hole 112e. In addition, the linear vibration actuator 10 is disposed on the back side of the first support 113. The first support 113 has multiple screw holes 113b formed in correspondence with the locations where the linear vibration actuator 10 is disposed. The linear vibration actuator 10 is screwed to the first support 113 by tightening the screw S2 passing through the through hole 10a formed in the first support 113 into the screw hole 113b. Further, a plurality of cylindrical portions 113c (four in this embodiment) are provided on the rear surface side of the first support 113 to be inserted into through holes 131 of a damper rubber 130, which will be described later. The holes of the cylindrical portions 113c are screw holes 113d (see FIG. 7).

The second structure 120 has a second support 121, a second case 122, a circuit board 123, and a third support 124. In FIG. 5, the circuit board 123 and the third support 124 are arranged in the second case 122.

The second support 121 is a support attached to the second case 122. The second support 121 is made of a metal material such as iron. The second support 121 is located on the back side of the first support 113. The second support 121 has a rectangular base 121a and upper and lower long plate portions 121b that are connected to the upper and lower ends of the base 121a and extend along the longitudinal direction of the touch panel module 111. An opening 121c is formed in the center of the base 121a, facing the center of the first support 113 including the linear vibration actuator 10. In addition, the base 121a has multiple screw holes 121d. In addition, the outer periphery of the base 121a has multiple notches 121e (four in this embodiment) for fitting grooves of the damper rubber 130 described later. The long plate portion 121b has multiple screw holes 121f.

The second case 122 is paired with the first case 112 and serves as an exterior member on the back side of the operating device 100. The second case 122 is made of, for example, a resin material. The second case 122 is located on the back side of the second support 121. The second case 122 has an approximately rectangular shape corresponding to the outer shape of the first case 112, and has an opening 122a facing the base 121a of the second support 121. As a result, the screw hole 121d of the second support 121 is visible from the opening 122a when viewed from the back side. In addition, a plurality of through holes 122b are formed on the periphery of the second case 122 in accordance with the screw hole 121f of the long plate portion 121b of the second support 121. The second case 122 is screwed to the second support 121 by screwing the screw S3 passing through the through hole 122b into the screw hole 121f of the second support 121. Further, the second case 122 has a plurality of through holes 122c formed therein, each of which corresponds to a damper rubber 130, which will be described later.

The circuit board 123 is a board on which electronic components and electronic circuits constituting the control unit 40 are mounted. The circuit board 123 is, for example, a hard circuit board. The circuit board 123 is electrically connected to the touch panel module 111 (touch panel 20, display panel 30) and the linear vibration actuator 10 via connecting members such as a flexible board or a cable. The circuit board 123 is located on the back side of the second case 122 and is arranged around the opening 122a of the second case 122. The circuit board 123 may be arranged directly on the second support 121 without going through the second case 122. The circuit board 123 is flat and has a notch 123a formed at a location facing the linear vibration actuator 10. In addition, the circuit board 123 has a plurality of through holes 123b formed in correspondence with the screw holes 121d of the base 121a of the second support 121.

The third support 124 is a member that connects the multifunction device 200, which is the device to be operated, and the operation device 100. The third support 124 is made of a metal material such as iron. The third support 124 is arranged on the back side of the circuit board 123 (see FIG. 3). The operation device 100 may further have a back cover (not shown) arranged on the back side of the third support 124. The third support 124 has an outer shape that generally corresponds to the shape of the opening 122a of the second case 122, and has an opening 124a at a location facing the linear vibration actuator 10. As a result, the linear vibration actuator 10 is exposed from the back side of the third support 124. In addition, the third support 124 has a plurality of through holes 124b formed at locations corresponding to the through holes 123b of the circuit board 123 and at locations not facing the circuit board 123. The third support 124 and the circuit board 123 are screwed to the second support 121 by passing through the through hole 124b and the through hole 123b, or by fastening the screw S4 passing through the through hole 124b into the screw hole 121d of the second support 121. The third support 124 also has a screw hole 124c for connecting to the multifunction device 200. The third support 124 is connected to a rotation support member (not shown) of the multifunction device 200 via the screw hole 124c, and is configured so that the tilt angle of the operating device 100 can be changed within a predetermined range (for example, from 0 degrees to 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane). In addition, the third support 124 is appropriately unevenly formed to avoid contact with electronic components mounted on the circuit board 123, etc.

The damper rubber 130 is an example of a vibration-damping member of the present disclosure, and is made of a structure and/or material capable of absorbing vibration. The damper rubber 130 is cylindrical, has a through hole 131 on the inside, and has a groove 132 on the outside (see FIG. 7). When assembling the operating device 100, first, the groove 132 of the damper rubber 130 is fitted into the cutout 121e of the second support 121 (see FIG. 5). Then, the cylindrical portion 113c of the first support 113 is inserted into the through hole 131 of the damper rubber 130, and the screw S5 is tightened into the screw hole 113d of the cylindrical portion 113c via the washer W1 (see FIG. 7). As a result, the first support 113 and the second support 121 are connected via the damper rubber 130. The damper rubber 130, the washer W1, and the screw S5 are exposed from the through hole 122c of the second case 122 when viewed from the back side (see FIG. 3). The through hole 122c is formed to be larger in diameter than the damper rubber 130, the washer W1, and the screw S5 so as not to come into contact with the damper rubber 130, the washer W1, and the screw S5. Here, the first structure 110 and the second structure 120 are not connected to each other except for the connection between the first support 113 and the second support 121 via the damper rubber 130. Here, "connection" in this disclosure means a state in which they are connected to each other so as to restrict positional fluctuations, and does not include simple contact.

Next, the transmission of vibration by the linear vibration actuator 10 will be described. The vibration generated by the linear vibration actuator 10 is first transmitted to the first support 113 on which the linear vibration actuator 10 is directly disposed, and then transmitted from the first support 113 to the first case 112. The vibration transmitted to the first case 112 is then further transmitted to the touch panel module 111 disposed in the first case 112, providing tactile feedback to the user. Meanwhile, the transmission of vibration from the first support 113 to the second support 121 is suppressed by the damper rubber 130.

The operating device 100 according to this embodiment includes a first structure 110 having a touch panel module 111 including a touch panel 20 for detecting a user's operation position and a display panel 30, a first case 112 in which the touch panel module 111 is disposed, a first support 113 attached to the first case 112, and a linear vibration actuator 10 disposed on the first support 113;
a second structure 120 including a second support 121 connected to the first support 113, a second case 122 to which the second support 121 is attached, and a circuit board 123 disposed on the second support 121 or the second case 122;
The damper rubber 130 connects the first support 113 and the second support 121 .

By doing this, the portion of the operating device 100 to which the vibrations caused by the linear vibration actuator 10 are transmitted is essentially limited to the first structure 110 on the front side, so that the vibrations can be transmitted to the necessary portions more efficiently than when the vibrations are transmitted to the entire operating device 100. Also, by arranging the linear vibration actuator 10 on the first support 113 attached to the first case 112, the linear vibration actuator 10 is less affected by the specifications of the touch panel module 111 (particularly the rigidity of the back side) than when the linear vibration actuator 10 is arranged directly on the back side of the touch panel module 111, and the vibrations can be transmitted to the entire first structure 110 more efficiently.

In the operating device 100 , the first case 112 is a frame that surrounds the periphery of the touch panel module 111 .
This allows the vibration transmitted from the linear vibration actuator 10 to the first support 113 to be efficiently transmitted around the entire periphery of the first structure 110 .

Furthermore, in the operating device 100 , the first support 113 has higher rigidity than the first case 112 .
This allows the vibration from the linear vibration actuator 10 to be efficiently transmitted to the first structure 110 .

Please refer to Figures 6, 9 and 10. In Figures 9 and 10, hatching indicating cross sections has been omitted in order to make the drawings easier to see.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB showing a conventional operating device.
As described above, the first structure 110 and the second structure 120 are not connected to each other except for the connection between the first support 113 and the second support 121 via the damper rubber 130 .
However, when the tilt angle of the operating device 100 is close to perpendicular (90 degrees) to the horizontal plane, the weight of the parts of the first structure 110 acts on the upper side of the first structure 110 to cause it to fall toward the front side, and a reaction force f acts on the lower side of the first structure 110 in the back side direction as a reaction to this force. As a result, the lower damper rubber 130 is compressed, and the first case 112 of the first structure 110 and the second case 122 of the second structure 120 come into contact with each other (see FIG. 9 ). When the linear vibration actuator 10 generates vibration in this state, an abnormal noise is generated from the contact point between the first case 112 and the second case 122.

In contrast, FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device 100 in this embodiment taken along line BB.
The operating device 100 has a protrusion 115 provided on the lower part of the first case 112 of the first structure 110 .

Please also refer to Fig. 11. Fig. 11 is a perspective view of the protrusion 115 of the first structure 110 in this embodiment.
The protrusion 115 is formed on the lower part of the first case 112 in the direction of the second structure 120, and includes a flat portion 115A and curved portions 115B and 115C that continue horizontally from the flat portion 115A in the vibration direction of the linear vibration actuator 10. The protrusion 115 supports the second structure 120 and prevents the first structure 110 and the second structure 120 from contacting each other.
The flat portion 115A is formed flat, and is a portion that supports the second support 121 when a reaction force f is applied to the lower side of the operating device 100 in the rearward direction.
The curved surface portions 115B and 115C form a gentle curved surface and are continuous from both sides of the flat surface portion 115A. When a reaction force f toward the back side is applied to the lower side of the operating device 100 and when the linear vibration actuator 10 vibrates, the first structure 110 moves horizontally in the vibration direction of the linear vibration actuator 10. At this time, the contact point of the second support 121 with the protrusion 115 changes between the curved surface portion 115B, the flat surface portion 115A, and the curved surface portion 115C. As a result, the operating device 100 can limit the contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120 to the protrusion 115, and the gentle change in the contact point can prevent abnormal noise caused by the contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120.
The inventors also found that the curvature of the curved surface portions 115B, 115C should be optimally set to R=1 mm for the frequency of the linear vibration actuator 10 that is suitable for the vibration felt when a human finger touches the surface of the operating device 100. This enables the operating device 100 to more effectively prevent abnormal noise caused by contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120.

Please refer to Figure 12. Figure 12 shows a rear view of the first structure 110 in this embodiment. The first structure 110 has a first protrusion 115F and a second protrusion 115S.

The first protrusion 115F is provided on a straight line passing through the center of gravity GC of the first structure 110. This allows the operating device 100 to provide the first protrusion 115F in a position that is effective for supporting the first structure 110, and more effectively prevents abnormal noise caused by contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120.

In addition, the operating device 100 can further include a second protrusion 115S on the first case 112 of the first structure 110.
The second protrusion 115S is provided outside the straight line passing through the center of gravity GC of the first structure 110. In addition, the second protrusion 115S is preferably provided on a straight line in the direction of the curved surface portions 115B and 115C of the first protrusion 115F. More preferably, the second protrusion 115S can be provided on the side of a heavy component group (for example, the linear vibration actuator 10 or a circuit board not marked with a reference number) or at a position where the distance between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120 is the narrowest. As a result, the operating device 100 can support the parts of the first structure 110 that are heavy and easily bent by vibration, and the parts where the distance between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120 is narrow and contact is likely to occur, and can assist the first protrusion 115F with the second protrusion 115S, and can more effectively prevent abnormal noise caused by contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120.

The above-described embodiment has the following advantages:

The operation device 100 is connected to an operation target device 200 and is capable of changing a tilt angle,
A first structure 110 having a vibration actuator 10;
A second structure 120 connected to the operation target device 200;
a vibration damping member 130 that connects the first structure 110 and the second structure 120;
The first structure 110 has a protrusion 115 in the direction of the second structure 120,
The projection 115 has a flat portion 115A, and curved portions 115B and 115C that are provided in the vibration direction of the vibration actuator 10 and in a horizontal direction from the flat portion 115A.

The operating device 100 can limit contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120 to the protrusion 115, and the contact point changes smoothly, thereby preventing abnormal noise caused by contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120.

In the operation device 100,
The protrusion 115 is provided on the lower part of the first structure 110 .

The operating device 100 supports the second structure 120 with the protrusion 115, thereby preventing abnormal noise caused by contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120.

In the operation device 100,
The protrusion 115 is a first protrusion 115F provided on a straight line passing through the center of gravity GC of the first structure 110.

The operating device 100 can be provided with a first protrusion 115F at a position that is effective for supporting the first structure 110, and can more effectively prevent abnormal noise caused by contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120.

In the operation device 100,
The protrusion 115 is a second protrusion 115S provided outside the straight line passing through the center of gravity GC of the first structure 110.

By supporting the first protrusion 115F with the second protrusion 115S, the operating device 100 can more effectively prevent abnormal noise caused by contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120.

In the operation device 100,
The curved surface portions 115B and 115C have a curvature of 1 mm.

The operating device 100 has optimal curvature in the curved portions 115B and 115C, thereby more effectively preventing abnormal noise caused by contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120.

In the operation device 100,
The first structure 110 has a touch panel module 111 including a touch panel 20 for detecting an operation position and a display panel 30, a first case 112 in which the touch panel module 111 is disposed, and a first support 113 attached to the first case 112, the linear vibration actuator 10 being disposed on the first support 113,
The second structure 120 has a second support 121 connected to the first support 113 via a vibration damping member 130, and a second case 122 to which the second support 121 is attached,
The protrusion 115 is provided on the first case 112 .

The operating device 100 can limit the protrusion 115 of the first case 112 to the contact point with the second support 121, thereby preventing abnormal noise caused by contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120.

In addition, the operating device 100 may adjust the curvature of the curved portions 115B, 115C of the protrusion 115 according to the frequency of vibration generated by the linear vibration actuator 10.

In addition, the operating device 100 may have three or more protrusions, for example, a third protrusion on the opposite side of the second protrusion 115S with respect to the first protrusion 115F.

Although the operating device of the present disclosure has been described using the above-mentioned embodiment and modified example configurations as examples, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and it goes without saying that various improvements and modifications are possible in other configurations as well, without departing from the gist of the present disclosure.

For example, the target device to be operated by the operating device of the present disclosure may be not only a multifunction printer, but also an air conditioner, a water heater, an audio device, etc. In addition, the operating device of the present disclosure may be applied to a vehicle information display device or a CID (Center Information Display) of a two-wheeled vehicle or four-wheeled vehicle.

100 Operating device 10 Linear vibration actuator (vibration actuator)
20 touch panel 30 display panel 110 first structure 111 touch panel module 112 first case 113 first support 115 projection 115A flat surface portion 115B, 115C curved surface portion 115F first projection 115S second projection 120 second structure 121 second support 122 second case 130 damper rubber (vibration-damping member)
200 Multifunction printer (device to be operated)
GC Center of gravity of control device

Claims (5)

An operation device connected to an operation target device and capable of changing a tilt angle,
a first structure having a vibration actuator;
A second structure connected to the device to be operated;
a vibration-damping member connecting the first structure and the second structure,
The first structure has a rectangular shape with a longitudinal direction in the horizontal direction and has a protrusion in a direction toward the second structure,
The vibration actuator vibrates the first structure in the horizontal direction,
the protrusion has a flat portion and curved portions extending continuously from both sides of the flat portion in the vibration direction of the vibration actuator and in the horizontal direction, and is provided on a lower portion of the first structure,
a contact point between the second structure and the protrusion changes between the flat surface portion and the curved surface portions on both sides due to vibration of the vibration actuator;
Operating device. The first protrusion is provided on a straight line passing through the center of gravity of the first structure.
The operating device according to claim 1 . The second protrusion is further provided outside the straight line passing through the center of gravity of the first structure.
The operating device according to claim 2 . The curved surface has a curvature of 1 mm.
4. The operating device according to claim 1. the first structure has a touch panel module including a touch panel that detects an operation position and a display panel, a first case in which the touch panel module is disposed, and a first support attached to the first case, the vibration actuator being disposed on the first support;
the second structure includes a second support connected to the first support via the vibration damping member, and a second case to which the second support is attached,
The protrusion is provided on the first case.
5. An operating device according to claim 1.

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