Manual input device enabling control of various electric apparatus with single knob
First Claim
1. A manual input device comprising:
- a knob which is movable in a desired direction and can be moved in a specific direction from a center position to select a specific function among functions of a plurality of electric apparatuses and control the selected function;
a plurality of guide plates which limit directions in which the knob can be moved;
actuators which change engagement of the knob with the plural guide plates; and
a controller for the actuators, wherein the controller controls operation of the actuators depending on the electric apparatus function selected by manipulation of the knob and changes the engagement of the knob with the guide plates to selectively limit the directions in which the knob can be moved.
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Abstract
A manual input device which comprises a mechanism, a major function select switch, a confirm switch, a display unit, and a controller. The mechanism is composed of: a laterally movable motor for applying an external force which is mounted on a frame; a knob fitted to a drive shaft of the motor; an encoder for detecting rotation of the knob; a stick controller for detecting lateral movement of the motor; a first guide plate and a second guide plate for limiting a range of movement of the knob; and a first solenoid and a second solenoid for driving the guide plates individually. The guide groove pattern is different between the first and second guide plates. The range in which the knob can be moved when the first guide plate only is engaged with the drive shaft of the motor is different from that when both the first and second guide plates are engaged with the drive shaft of the motor.
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14 Claims
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1. A manual input device comprising:
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a knob which is movable in a desired direction and can be moved in a specific direction from a center position to select a specific function among functions of a plurality of electric apparatuses and control the selected function;
a plurality of guide plates which limit directions in which the knob can be moved;
actuators which change engagement of the knob with the plural guide plates; and
a controller for the actuators, wherein the controller controls operation of the actuators depending on the electric apparatus function selected by manipulation of the knob and changes the engagement of the knob with the guide plates to selectively limit the directions in which the knob can be moved. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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