JPH056573U - Switch device with display for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Object] To provide a switch device with a display for a vehicle, which has sufficient visibility and operability as a switch device mounted on a vehicle. [Structure] A switch device with a display for a vehicle has a display 1, electrodes 1d, 1e, 1f and 1g, and a rubber contact 2. The display 1 is a figure 1a, 1b showing at least the operating mode of the load 5 mounted on the vehicle.
And 1c are displayed. Electrodes 1d, 1e, 1f and 1g
Are formed on the surface of the display 1. The rubber contact 2 has transparent windows 2b, 2c and 2d through which the images 1a, 1b and 1c displayed on the display 1 can be visually recognized.
There is.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

  The present invention relates to improvement of a switch device with a display for a vehicle.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  Conventionally, the technology related to a switch device with a display is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 62-77826. There are some disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 61-107615.   For example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 62-77826 discloses a display device such as a liquid crystal display panel. In an electronic device that has a transparent membrane touch switch on top of The surface of the transparent film that makes up the membrane touch switch has fine irregularities. The electric device is characterized by being provided.   Further, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 61-107615 discloses a vector having a required number of contact patterns. Another contact pattern is formed on the upper part of the base material so as to face the above contact pattern. The switch sheet is installed and a switch operation gap is formed between these contact patterns. In addition to the above, each component including the above contact patterns is made transparent. Switch on the display while seeing through the display from above. It showed a keyboard switch configured as.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  However, the above-mentioned switch device disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 62-77826 is If there is no means to get a click feeling when operating the switch and the operability is poor It had such drawbacks.   This drawback is solved by the switch device disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 61-107615. It was possible to handle it, but each such as the switch sheet installed on the display Since the components are transparent, the operating parts are difficult to see, and the switch device installed in the vehicle It was an unfinished technology for the equipment. The switch device installed in the vehicle is designed for safe driving. For this reason, the driver can instantly understand the switch operation parts and the visibility and operation. Good quality was required.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  This invention has sufficient visibility and operability as a switch device mounted on a vehicle. It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle-equipped switch device with a display.   In particular, the first invention is to operate the load mounted on the vehicle at least in order to improve the visibility. A display that displays a figure showing the form and a display formed on the surface of this display The electrode and the shape displayed on the display while contacting and opening the electrode. And a rubber contact having a transparent window through which the vehicle can be visually recognized. Provided is a switch device with a display.   The second invention is a display and a display for improving the operability. A) The electrode formed near the surface of the Multiple rubber contacts that open and supported by these multiple rubber contacts The rubber contacts individually or in combination according to the pressing position. A switch with a display for a vehicle, which is equipped with a moving operation panel. Provide a device.

[0005]

[First embodiment]   FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part of what is shown in FIG.   In the figure, reference numeral 1 is a symbol 1a showing an operation mode of a load 5 mounted at least on a vehicle. , 1b and 1c are the displays, 1d, 1e, 1f, and 1g are The first and second electrodes 2 formed on the surface of the display 1 are the first and second electrodes 1 d, 1e, 1f and 1g are touched and separated and displayed on the display 1 With the transparent windows 2b, 2c, and 2d through which the shaped figures 1a, 1b, and 1c can be visually recognized. It is a bar contact.   Further, 3 is a frame body that supports the rubber contact 2, and 4 is the first and second electrodes. Central processing unit 5 connected to 1d, 1e, 1f and 1g is an air control device, etc. , 6 is a display control unit connected between the central processing unit 4 and the display 1. It

[0006]   Each of the above configurations will be described in detail.   First, the display 1 is, for example, a liquid crystal type, EL type or CRT type display. Yes, under the control of the display control unit 6, the images 1a to 1c and various vehicle information 1h are displayed. To do.   This display 1 has the first electrodes 1 on both sides of the display positions of the shapes 1a to 1c. d and the second electrodes 1e to 1g are deposited.   Next, the rubber contact 2 is made of, for example, a silicone rubber material, and The transparent windows 2b to 2d are formed on the working portion 2a by a transparent lens made of acrylic resin, for example. Then, a ring-shaped and conductive contact portion 2e is formed inside. This contact portion 2e When pressing the operation portion 2a of the rubber contact 2, the first electrode 1d and the second electrode It contacts both 1e to 1g and bridges the first electrode 1d and the second electrodes 1e to 1g.   The frame body 3 is made of, for example, a black plastic material.

[0007]   Next, the central processing unit 4 is mainly composed of a microcomputer, and has a first electrode 1d. A reference voltage is applied to the rubber electrodes and signals from the second electrodes 1e to 1g are received. The operation part of the contact 2 is determined and a corresponding signal is output to the load 5 and the display control unit 6. Programmed to do so.   The operation will be described, for example, as shown in FIG. When 1c is a shape 1c showing the operating state of the internal air circulation of the air control, When the window 2d is pressed for a short time (for example, within 1 second), the central processing unit 4 loads the load 5. Control the internal air circulation. Moreover, the central processing unit 4 controls the display control unit 6, and an example of the image 1c. For example, change the display color and display that the control mode displayed in image 1c is in the operating state. To show.   If the transparent window 2d is pressed for a long time (for example, 3 seconds or more), the central processing unit 4 Controls the display control unit 6 to display the image 1c of the internal air circulation operating state until then. The display is changed from the image 1c showing "1" to the image 1c showing the operating state of the outside air introduction. It Then, if the translucent window 2d is pressed for a short period of time, the central processing unit is operated as described above. Reference numeral 4 controls the load 5 to introduce the outside air, and changes, for example, the display color of the figure 1c.

[0008]   In this way, the operator can view the display contents of the images 1a to 1c through the display windows 2b to 2d. And the display state, the operating state and control state of the load 5 are confirmed, and the display windows 2b to 2d It is possible to immediately determine the necessity of operating the unit.

[0009]

[Second embodiment]   FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the second embodiment, and FIG. 4 is an electric circuit diagram of that shown in FIG.   In the figure, 7 is a display, 81, 82, 83 and 84 are displays. Electrodes formed on the substrate 8 arranged close to the ray 7, and 9 are electrodes 81, 82, 83 and Rubber contacts 10 that come into contact with and separate from each other. The rubber contact 9 according to the pressing position. It is an operation panel that operates independently or in combination.   11 is a backlight, 12 is connected to the electrodes 81, 82, 83 and 84. Central processing unit, 13 is a load such as a remote control mirror device, and 14 is the above A display control unit connected between the central processing unit 12 and the display 7.

[0010]   The above configuration will be described in detail.   First, the display 7 is controlled by the display control unit 14 to display various shapes and vehicle information. Is displayed.   Next, the rubber contact 9 is formed of, for example, silicone rubber, and A conductive contact portion (not shown) is formed on the. This contact is rubber contact When the operation panel 10 is pressed by the operation panel 10, the operation panel 10 shown in FIG. The electrodes 81 to 84 are bridged according to the pressed positions of the parts A to I.   The operation panel 10 is made of, for example, a transparent acrylic plate, and the display 7 is transparent. Visible.

[0011]   Next, the central processing unit 12 mainly comprises a microcomputer, Receiving signals from 1 to 84, determining the operation position of the operation panel 10 and corresponding signals Is programmed to be output to the load 13 and the display controller 14.   The operation will be explained. For example, when the section A of the operation panel 10 is pressed, The contact 9 makes the electrode 81 conductive. The central processing unit 12 receives the conduction signal of the electrode 81. Then, a control signal is output to the load 13 and the display control unit 14 in response to the pressing operation of the A section. Force For example, the content displayed on the display 7 is related to the remote control mirror. If it does, the central processing unit 12 changes the direction of the mirror by pressing the portion A. Control in the upper left direction. In addition, the contents displayed on the display 7 relate to route information and the like. In the case of one, the central processing unit 12 may, for example, display by pressing the A portion. Move the cursor displayed in 7 to the upper left, or scroll the display screen to the upper left. To   If the display content of the display 7 is related to a control menu, etc., The central processing unit 12 controls the display on the upper left of the display 7 by pressing the A section. The load 13 is controlled according to the menu.

[0012]   Similarly to the above, when the portion B of the operation panel 10 is pressed, the electrodes 81 and 82 become conductive. Then, when the portion C is pressed, the electrode 82 becomes conductive, and when the portion D is pressed, the electrodes 82 and 8 3 becomes conductive, the electrode 83 becomes conductive when the E part is pressed, and the electrode 83 becomes conductive when the F part is pressed. The electrodes 83 and 84 become conductive, and when the G part is pressed, the electrode 84 becomes conductive and the H part is pressed. The electrodes 81 and 84 become conductive when operated, and the electrodes 81, 82, and 83 and 84 become conductive.

[0013]   As is well known, the rubber contact 9 produces a click feeling when pressed. . Therefore, the switch device with a vehicle display shown in the second embodiment is Despite the switch structure, the operation feeling of the operation panel 10 can be obtained. It

[0014]

[Effect of device]

  Since this invention has the above-mentioned constitutional action, it is a switch device to be mounted on a vehicle. With sufficient visibility and operability, it contributes to safe driving of the vehicle.   In particular, the first invention displays at least a figure showing the operation mode of the load mounted on the vehicle. Display, the electrodes formed on the surface of this display, and the electrodes A translucent window that can be touched and separated and that allows you to see the image displayed on the display. Since it has a rubber contact, the operation part of the switch device is a driver. Has the effect of instantly understanding.   The second invention is a display and the surface or display of the display. An electrode formed close to the ray and a plurality of rubber contacts that come into contact with and separate from the electrode. The tact and multiple rubber contacts support it and respond to the pressing position. In addition, it is equipped with an operation panel that operates each rubber contact individually or in combination. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the operation feeling of the operation panel despite the touch switch structure. It has the effect of being able to.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of what is shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an electrical circuit diagram of what is shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1,7 display 2,9 Rubber contact 4,12 Central processing unit 5,13 load 6,14 Display control unit 10 Operation panel

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A display for displaying a shape of an operation of a load mounted on at least a vehicle, an electrode formed on a surface of the display, and a shape displayed on the display for contacting and separating the electrode. A switch device with a display for a vehicle, comprising: a rubber contact having a visible light-transmitting window. 2. A display, an electrode formed on the surface of the display or in the vicinity of the display, and a plurality of rubber contacts that come into contact with and separate from the electrode.
A switch device with a display for a vehicle, comprising: an operation panel that is supported by the plurality of rubber contacts and that operates each rubber contact individually or in combination according to a pressing position.