WO2008044764A1 - Operation key structure - Google Patents
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
- H01H25/04—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick
- H01H25/041—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick having a generally flat operating member depressible at different locations to operate different controls
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- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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- the present invention relates to a structure of an operation key for an electronic device, and in particular, for performing various inputs to an electronic device that executes a predetermined process based on a predetermined program such as a mobile phone or a portable game device. This relates to the operation key structure.
- Patent Document 1 discloses an input device 100 as shown in FIG. 6 as an input device capable of giving a feel corresponding to various inputs.
- a domed structure 400 is disposed on the center upper surface of an electrode 900 formed on a substrate 500, and further, an elastic deformable body 300 and an operation panel 200 are stacked. It is configured. Near the outer edge of the elastic deformable body 300, an inner and outer double annular support projection 700 for receiving the dome-shaped structure 400 and an annular electrode projection 800 positioned between the two support projections 700 are integrally formed. In a normal state, the electrode projection 800 is held at a height position separated from the electrode 900 by the inner and outer double support projections 700. A pressing bar 600 is formed at a position corresponding to the dome-shaped structure 400 of the operation panel 200.
- the pressing bar 600 press-deforms the dome-shaped structure 400, A switch is input by contacting the electrode protrusion 800 and the electrode 900 with a click feeling.
- the portion (outer edge) corresponding to the protrusions 700 and 800 of the operation panel 200 the supporting protrusion 700 is deformed by inertia and the electrode protrusion 800 becomes the electrode 9 of the substrate 500.
- Direction indication input etc. is made by touching 00.
- Patent Document 1 JP 2002-304247 A
- the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has a small operation key structure, which can accurately detect various user inputs and provide a predetermined feel corresponding to the various user inputs.
- the purpose of this is to provide an operation key structure that allows the user to recognize the input made by the user.
- the structure of the operation key according to the present invention is such that the operation key includes a dome-shaped structure, a pressure detection unit disposed in the vicinity of the dome-shaped structure, and an upper portion thereof.
- a sheet member including a plate-like portion, at least one first pusher formed on the lower surface of the plate-like portion, and at least one second pusher, and the upper surface of the sheet member.
- an operation unit In this operation key structure, the dome-shaped structure and the first pusher, and the pressure detector and the second pusher are opposed to each other, and the pressure detector receives an initial load by the second pusher. Is given.
- the second pusher is formed longer than the distance between the lower surface of the plate-like portion and the pressure detection portion, and the plate-like portion formed of an elastic body is deformed so that the second pusher becomes the pressure detecting member. It is desirable to apply an initial load to the part. Furthermore, it is desirable to form a recess for storing the deformed plate-like portion on the lower surface of the operation portion.
- the structure of the operation key according to the present invention is that a dome-shaped structure facing the first pusher and a pressure detection part facing the second pusher are arranged in the vicinity! Small mounting area! / Operation keys can be provided.
- a minute change in pressure can be detected sensitively by the pressure detection unit.
- the shape of the dome-shaped structure is reversed by the first pusher, so that the user can clearly obtain a click feeling.
- FIG. 1 is a partially exploded perspective view in which main parts of an operation key for an electronic device according to the present embodiment are cut out and disassembled to show each component.
- the operation key 1 includes a front case 19, an operation unit 4, a key sheet 3, a flexible substrate 9 (pressure detection unit 10), and a substrate 2.
- This operation key 1 is suitable for use as an operation key 1 for an electronic device that executes a predetermined process based on a predetermined program such as a mobile phone or a game machine, and is in an ON / OFF state. And a scroll input indicating the amount of operation in a predetermined direction.
- a front case 19 is a part that forms the outer shape of the operation key 1 and protects the operation key 1 from external force and prevents dust and dust from entering the operation key 1.
- the front case 19 is formed by resin molding.
- an exposure hole 20 for exposing the operation unit 4 is provided in the center of the front case 19.
- FIG. 1 (a) shows an upper perspective view of the operation unit 4
- FIG. 1 (c) shows a lower perspective view.
- the operation unit 4 is made of a metal such as aluminum and resin in a circular shape. Two arrows are engraved at the opposite positions on the upper surface of the operation unit 4, and when the user performs a definite input, one of the arrows imprinted on the operation unit 4 is selected and pressed. On the other hand, when the user performs scroll input, the upper surface of the operation unit 4 is lightly pressed in the circumferential direction.
- convex portions 5a and concave portions 5b are alternately formed in the circumferential direction of the lower surface of the operation portion 4, and both arrows indicate the upper surface of the operation portion 4 having the convex portion 5a formed on the lower surface.
- the operation unit 4 can have any shape as long as it can function to transmit force to the pushers 7 and 8. Even if it is a thing, it does not turn, but a disk-like thing is desirable to input the operation amount in various directions. In order to reliably transmit the user's operation to the pushers 7 and 8, it is desirable to use a rigid material such as resin or metal.
- the key sheet 3 mainly includes a plate-like portion 18, a thick portion 17, a confirmation input pusher 7, and a scroll input pusher 8.
- the key sheet 3 is formed by rubber molding using silicon rubber.
- FIG. 1 (a) shows a perspective view of the key sheet 3 from above
- FIG. 1 (c) shows a perspective view of the key sheet 3 from below.
- the operation part 4 is pasted with an adhesive.
- two definite input pushers 7 and eight scroll input pushers 8 are formed on the lower surface of the plate-like portion 18.
- the operation unit 4 includes a confirmation input pusher 7 below the projection 5a on which the arrow of the operation unit 4 is engraved, and a scroll input pusher 8 formed on the operation unit 4. It is fixed to the key sheet 3 by the positional relationship that is arranged below. Further, the eight scroll input pushers 8 are arranged at equal intervals on the circumference including the two confirmation input pushers 7 on the circumference.
- a thick portion 17 is formed at the end of the key sheet 3 and supports the front case 19 so that when the operation key 1 is assembled, the upper surface of the front case 19 and the upper surface of the operation unit 4 are in the surface position.
- the confirmation input pusher 7 is for effectively performing the confirmation input indicating the ON / OFF state, and is directed vertically downward from the user with respect to the vicinity of the apex of the dome-shaped structure 15 to be described later. It has a function to transmit the force.
- the confirmation input pusher 7 is formed in a truncated cone. By forming it in the truncated cone, the dome-like structure 15 can be effectively crushed by the flat portion at the tip by concentrating the vertically downward force from the user.
- the scroll input pusher 8 is also formed in a truncated cone like the definite input pusher 7, but as is clear from FIG. 1 (c), the scroll input pusher 8 is the definite input pusher. The height is higher than 7. This is because an initial load is applied to the pressure detection unit 10 when the operation key 1 is configured. The role of the scroll input pusher 8 will be described later.
- the pressure detection unit 10 is formed by conductively printing a pattern that reacts with a low load on the flexible substrate 9.
- a sheet metal (not shown) is bonded to the lower surface of the flexible substrate 9.
- the pressure detection unit 10 is the aforementioned scroll.
- Two points were formed in a substantially semicircular shape so as to correspond to the input pusher 8.
- two escape holes 11 are formed in the flexible substrate 9 so as to avoid the pressure detector 10. This escape hole 11 is for projecting a dome-like structure 15 described later.
- Reference numeral 13 denotes a connection part for electrical connection between the substrate 2 and the pressure detection part 10.
- the substrate 2 mounts and supports each of the above-described components.
- the substrate 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a printed circuit board for mounting an electronic circuit.
- a contact 16 is formed by a printed pattern such as copper on a portion of the upper surface of the substrate 2 that contacts the connection portion 13 of the flexible substrate 9.
- two dome-like structures 15 are fixed to a portion of the flexible substrate 9 immediately below the escape hole 11 by covering with a film from above.
- the dome-shaped structure 15 is a structure with the shape of a cup (dome-shaped), and when a pressing force of a predetermined size or more is applied to the vicinity of the apex, the shape is inverted so that the vicinity of the apex is depressed.
- the shape inversion of the dome-shaped structure 15 is used for a definite input by the user. For this reason, at least the lower surface portion near the apex of the dome-shaped structure 15 needs to constitute a conductive contact surface. That is, when the shape near the apex is reversed, the input operation is detected when the conductive contact surface comes into contact with the printed pattern provided on the substrate 2 side.
- the domed structure 15 is formed of a metal material.
- the dome-shaped structure 15 is not necessarily formed of a metal material.
- a dome may be made of resin and a conductive material film may be formed near the center of the lower surface.
- FIG. 2 shows an assembling process of the operation key 1.
- Fig. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 1.
- Fig. 2 (a) shows the state before the operation key 1 is assembled.
- the operation unit 4 is attached to the key sheet 3.
- the operation unit 4 is pasted with an adhesive so that the scroll input pusher 8 is positioned below the concave portion 5b and the fixed input pusher 7 is positioned below the convex portion 5a marked with an arrow.
- the key sheet 3 is attached to the front case 19 so that the operation portion 4 is accommodated in the exposure hole 20 of the front case 19.
- the flexible substrate 9 on which the pressure detection unit 10 is formed is fixed to the substrate 2.
- the contact point 16 of the substrate 2 is connected to the connection portion 13 of the flexible substrate 9, and the vicinity of the top of the dome-shaped structure 15 protrudes from the escape hole 11 of the flexible substrate 9.
- the key The front case 19 with the sheet 3 attached is assembled on the board 2 to which the flexible board 9 is fixed.
- the fixed input pusher 7 is arranged above the dome-shaped structure 15 and the scroll input pusher 8 is located above the pressure detection unit 10. Install until part 17 hits board 2.
- FIG. 2B is a partial cross-sectional view showing a state after the operation key 1 is assembled.
- the scroll input pusher 8 abuts against the pressure detection portion 10 of the flexible substrate 9, and further presses downward from this state.
- the elastic modulus of the key sheet 3 is small and the thickness of the plate-like portion 18 is sufficiently thin, the plate-like portion 18 in the vicinity of the scroll input pusher 8 is stretched locally and the deformed plate-like portion. 18 enters the inside of the recess 5b formed in the operation section 4 together with the scroll input pusher 8. As shown in Fig.
- FIG. 3 shows a partial cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 1 after the operation key 1 is assembled.
- the dome-like structure 15 disposed on the substrate 2 is located inside the escape hole 11 of the flexible substrate 9. This prevents the dome-shaped structure 15 from being pressed by the flat surface portion of the flexible substrate 9 and reversing its shape.
- This structure makes it possible to place the flexible board 9 with the pressure detection unit 10 between the board 2 and the key sheet 3 in close proximity, and to effectively use the space between the board 2 and the key sheet 3. it can.
- the dome-shaped structure 15 may not be in contact with the dome-shaped structure 15, that is, may be suspended.
- FIG. 4 is a front view showing the positional relationship between the flexible substrate 9, the pushers 7, 8 and the dome-shaped structure 15.
- two The four pressure input pushers 8 (dotted line portions) are in contact with the pressure detecting portion 10 (hatched portion) at a predetermined pressure in the circumferential direction at almost equal intervals.
- this pressing state is caused by the restoring force or the like of the plate-like portion 18 and becomes an initial load on the pressure detecting portion 10.
- a minute load change can be used as it is.
- the pressure detection unit 10 changes from the initial load value. It is possible to detect sucrose input with sensitive changes in load.
- a part including the top of the dome-like structure 15 (dotted line portion) arranged on the substrate 2 protrudes from the escape hole 11 of the flexible substrate 9, and has a dome shape.
- the projecting portion of the structure 15 is in contact with a pressing input 7 (hatched portion) of the key sheet 3 with a pressure smaller than the pressure that causes the shape of the dome-shaped structure 15 to be reversed.
- the corresponding determinate input pusher 7 is pushed down by the convex portion 5 a and pushes the dome-shaped structure 15.
- the conductive contact formed on the top and bottom surfaces of the dome-shaped structure 15 is depressed.
- the final input is made when the surface comes in contact with the printed pattern on the board 2 side.
- the user can obtain a click feeling by the depression of the dome-shaped structure 15.
- the scroll input can be achieved with a slight stress by the initial load, the user can feel the click feeling at the time of final input more clearly.
- the downward pressing force to the dome-shaped structure 15 by the deterministic input pusher 7 is insufficient to cause the shape reversal. Therefore, the definite input is not erroneously detected.
- the operation unit 4, the key sheet 3, the confirmation input pusher 7, the scroll input pusher 8, the pressure detection unit 10, and the dome-shaped structure 15 are referred to.
- a definite input so-called click input
- a scroll input indicating the operation amount in a predetermined direction. Since the relief hole 11 is formed in the flexible substrate 9 on which the pressure detection unit 10 is printed, and a part of the dome-shaped structure 15 of the substrate 2 is protruded, the pressure detection unit 10 and the dome-shaped structure 15 are It is possible to arrange them closely, and the mounting area of the operation key 1 can be reduced.
- the flexible substrate 9 can be disposed between the substrate 2 and the key sheet 3, and the thickness of the operation key 1 can be reduced.
- the structure of the operation key according to the present embodiment is a structure in which the scroll input pusher 8 applies an initial load to the pressure detection unit 10 when the plate-like portion 18 of the key sheet 3 is bent. Small load changes to part 4 can be used as is for detecting scroll input. Since the scroll input can be achieved with a slight stress, the user can feel the click feeling due to the depression of the dome-shaped structure 15 more clearly.
- the pusher 7 for fixed input is supported by the pusher 8 for scroll input, the pusher 7 for fixed input is dome-shaped unless a force exceeding a predetermined magnitude is applied to the operation unit 4.
- the structure 15 can be held in contact with a pressure smaller than the pressure that causes the shape reversal.
- the definite input pusher 7 gives the dome-shaped structure 15 a shape reversal due to the weight of the key sheet 3, the pushers 7 and 8, the force other than the original definite input, etc. You can power to prevent that. Further, in the present embodiment, since the recess 5b is formed in the operation portion 4, and the scroll input pusher 8 is accommodated in the recess 5b together with the extended plate-like portion 18, the operation key 1 is formed thin. Can do.
- the eight scroll input pushers 8 are formed at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction, so that almost the same detection is performed no matter where the user starts scroll input from the operation unit 4. Is possible.
- the number of the scroll input pushers 8 is not limited to eight, and the number, the arrangement method, and the like may be appropriate as long as the user's scroll input can be detected appropriately.
- the force formed by conducting conductive printing of the pressure detection unit 10 on the flexible substrate 9 is not limited to this, and it may be formed directly on the substrate 2 or the like.
- connection between the flexible substrate 9 and the substrate 2 may be made by connecting the connector by providing terminals on the force flexible substrate 9 and the substrate 2 which are made by the connection portion 13 and the contact 16 printed with a conductive material.
- the front case 19 may be omitted depending on the shape of the force operation key 1 provided with the front case 19 and the usage environment.
- the structure of the operation key according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- the confirmation input by pressing one of the two arrows on the operation unit and the scroll input when the operation unit is lightly pressed in the circumferential direction are possible.
- an operation unit dedicated to the definite input is provided separately from the operation unit.
- FIG. 5 (a) shows a partially exploded perspective view of the operation key according to the present embodiment.
- 5 (b) is a lower perspective view of the operation unit 4
- FIG. 5 (c) is a lower perspective view of the key sheet 3.
- FIG. 5 The same elements as those in the first embodiment are given the same numbers. The following description focuses on the differences from the first embodiment.
- the operation section 4 is formed in a donut shape, and four arrows are engraved on the upper surface at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.
- a switch input unit 6 is disposed in the central hole of the operation unit 4. The switch input unit 6 is fixed to the key sheet 3 with an adhesive.
- a pusher for the switch input unit 6 (hereinafter referred to as a switch input pusher 14) is formed at the center of the bottom surface of the key sheet 3.
- escape holes 11 are formed at positions corresponding to the definitive input pusher 7, and escape holes 12 are provided at positions corresponding to the switch input pushers 14.
- a donut-shaped pressure detection unit 10 divided into four parts is formed, avoiding the escape hole 11, just below the scroll input pusher 8 on the upper surface of the flexible substrate 9.
- five dome-shaped structures 15 and 21 are arranged on the upper surface of the substrate 2 in correspondence with the deterministic input pusher 7 and the switch input pusher 14.
- the switch input unit 6 is formed in a cylindrical shape from a metal such as aluminum and a resin.
- the switch input unit 6 transmits the force applied by the user in the vertically downward direction to the confirmation input pusher 14.
- the switch input unit 6 is pressed with a stress of a predetermined magnitude or more.
- the switch input pusher 14 is displaced downward, and the dome-shaped structure 21 is inverted.
- the user can feel a click, and the conductive contact surface of the dome-shaped structure 21 comes into contact with the printed pattern provided on the board 2 side to turn it on / off. Is detected.
- the switch input unit 6 makes user input efficient.
- the upper surface in a smooth recess shape so as to fit the finger.
- the basic structure of the switch input pusher 14, the escape hole 12, and the dome-shaped structure 21 is the same as those provided in the operation unit 4.
- the diameter of the dome-shaped structure 21 is made to be a dome-like structure for the operation unit 4. The switch was made larger than the body 15 and the switch input pusher 14 and the escape hole 21 were made slightly larger.
- the basic principle of the confirmation input and scroll input using the operation unit 4 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.
- the depressing input pusher 7 of the part that has received the pressing force is displaced downward.
- the dome-shaped structure 15 undergoes shape reversal, and electrical contact with the substrate 2 is achieved, so that the ON / OFF state is detected.
- the scroll input pusher 8 is transmitted as it is to the pressure detection unit 10, and the electric power of the flexible substrate 9 is transmitted. It is necessary to detect the amount of operation applied based on the mechanical characteristics.
- the operation key according to the present embodiment is selected when the user selects one of the four arrow portions of the switch input unit 6 or the operation unit 4 and a confirmation input is applied.
- the switch input pusher 14 or the definite input pusher 7 immediately below presses the dome-shaped structures 21 and 15, causing the dome-shaped structures 21 and 15 to reverse their shape.
- the user can get a click feeling, and the conductive contact surface of the dome-shaped structures 21 and 15 is in contact with the printed pattern provided on the substrate 2 side.
- the / OFF state is detected.
- a scroll input indicating the amount of operation in a predetermined direction is applied to the operation unit 4, the operation is performed based on the electrical characteristics of the flexible substrate 9 as in the first embodiment. The amount is detected.
- a total of five types of confirmed inputs that is, a confirmed input in four directions by the operation unit 4 and a confirmed input by the switch input unit 6 are possible.
- Electronic devices such as mobile phones and game devices accept predetermined operation inputs from users and the program proceeds based on these operation inputs, so many different operation inputs can be made with a single component. Is desirable.
- By adopting this structure it is possible to perform many different operation inputs without greatly increasing the number of components or enlarging operation keys.
- the structure of the operation key according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the operation unit 4, the key sheet 3, the confirmation input pusher 7, the scroll input pusher 8, the pressure detection unit 10, and the dome shape.
- the relief holes 11 and 12 are formed in the flexible substrate 9 on which the pressure detection unit 10 is printed, and at least the tops of the dome-shaped structures 15 and 21 protrude. Therefore, the pressure detection unit 10 and the dome-shaped structure 15 Can be arranged close to each other, and the mounting area of the operation key 1 can be reduced.
- the flexible substrate 9 can be disposed between the substrate 2 and the key sheet 3, and the space can be used effectively.
- the key input 3 is supported by the scroll input pusher 8
- the restoring force in the vicinity of the scroll input pusher 8 of the plate-like portion 18 is used to initialize the pressure detection unit 10.
- a load can be applied, and therefore, a minute load change to the operation unit 4 can be used as it is for detecting a scroll input.
- the scroll input can be achieved with a slight stress, the user can feel the click feeling caused by the depression of the dome-shaped structure 15 more clearly.
- the fixed input pusher 7 is provided in the dome unless a force of a predetermined magnitude or more is applied to the operation unit 4.
- the shape structure 15 can be held in a state where no pressing force for causing the shape reversal is applied. Therefore, even if the plate-like portion 18 of the key sheet 3 is made considerably thin, the depressing input pusher 7 gives a shape reversal to the dome-shaped structure 15 due to its own weight or a force other than the actual deterministic input. Power S can be prevented. Further, since the concave portion 5b is formed in the operation portion 4 and the scroll input pusher 8 is accommodated in the concave portion 5b, the operation key 1 can be formed thin.
- the key sheet 3, the confirmation input pusher 7, the scroll input pusher 8, the switch input pusher 14, and the thick portion 17 are integrated with an elastic material such as silicon rubber. Although it is composed of a molded structure, it is not always necessary to construct all of these with a coasting material. That is, at least one plate-like portion 18 of the key sheet 3 is used. If the part is made of an elastic material, the operation based on the detection principle described above becomes possible. Therefore, for example, the thick portion 17 can be made of a rigid material such as metal or resin.
- the pressure detector 10 formed on the upper surface of the flexible substrate 9 may be formed by any method as long as a conductive layer can be formed.
- the pressure detection unit 10 only needs to be able to detect contact with the lower surface of the scroll input pusher 8, and it is sufficient to form the pressure detection unit 10 in a minimum necessary region in order to perform this function.
- productivity may be improved by forming a solid shape as a whole.
- FIG. 1 is a partially exploded perspective view of an operation key according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG.2 (A) Cross-sectional view before assembling, (b) Cross-sectional view after assembling, taken along line A—A in FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. .
- FIG. 4 is a front view of a pressure detector of the operation key according to the first embodiment of the present invention. .
- FIG. 5 is a partially exploded perspective view of an operation key according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is an exploded sectional view showing a related input device 100. .
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