JPH0579842U - Combination switch - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [summary] [purpose] in small form, yet provides a reliable combination switch. A detection body 17 having a plurality of sensors 17a, 17b, 17c, and an output pattern forming body 20 for outputting a plurality of different output patterns to the detection body 17 by selecting a position facing the detection body 17 are provided. A combination switch configured to assign the setting functions A to F and N to the plurality of different output patterns and operate a desired setting function through the output patterns.
The sensors 17a, 17b, 17c are non-contact sensors, and the detection body 17 has a minimum number of sensors determined by a logical pattern formed by the setting functions A to F, N and the sensors 17a, 17b, 17c. Consisting of.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a combination switch, and more particularly, to a combination switch having a simplified structure and improved durability.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Vehicles are equipped with functions that require frequent operation, such as turn signals, headlights, and wipers. These functions are operated by appropriately operating the operating lever provided near the handle to switch the combination switch.

A conventional combination switch will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 32. A movable substrate 103 composed of a slider is movably provided so as to face a fixed substrate 102 provided at the bottom of a housing 101. .. Then, the movable substrate 103 can be moved to a desired facing position of the fixed substrate 102 by operating an operation lever 104 attached to the housing 101 so as to be rotatable in vertical and horizontal directions. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (a bottom view in which the fixed substrate 102 is removed), the movable substrate 103 is commonly connected with the connection contacts 105 a, 105 b and these connection contacts 105 a, 105 b. A three-pronged switching contact body 105 having a connection contact 105c is provided. On the other hand, an output contact body 106 is provided on the fixed substrate 102. This output contact body 106 is composed of five output contacts 106a, b, d, e, f and a common output contact 106c which are appropriately arranged, and these output contacts 106a to 106f are connection terminals for connecting to the outside. And a contact piece (the shaded area) connected to it. The common output contact 106c is ground.

The operating lever 104 can be operated to change the facing position of the switching contact body 105 and the output contact body 106 in various ways. Therefore, the output contacts 106a, b, d, e, f of the output contact body 106 and the common output contact 106c, which are appropriately arranged by changing the facing position, are selectively electrically connected to each other via the switching contact body 105. As a result, various conductive combinations corresponding to the facing positions can be obtained. Therefore, setting functions such as the operation of the turn signal and the operation of the headlight are assigned to the switching positions A to F and N of the operating lever, and the conduction obtained at each facing position, that is, the switching positions A to F and N of the operating lever. By the combination, the setting functions assigned to the switching positions A to F and N are operated. FIG. 31 shows an example of the relationship between the output contacts 106a to 106f, the switching positions A 1, B, C, D, E, F, N of the operating lever 104 and the conduction combinations.

Then, when the operating lever 104 is moved to the switching position F to which the setting function of the headlight high beam is assigned, for example, the conduction of the output contact thus obtained causes the processing device 108 shown in FIG. For example, the switch 110 is closed, and the headlight is switched to the high beam state via the electronic control circuit 112.

[0007]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 As described above, in the conventional combination switch, for example, six contacts are provided for six setting functions, and the setting function is directly operated by the conduction combination of these contacts. It is inevitable that the allocation will be wasteful and the configuration will be complicated and large. For this reason, there is a strong demand for reduction in mounting space due to miniaturization and further cost reduction. Also, in terms of durability, since metal is used as the contact member, contact failure due to contamination of the contact part and contact failure accident due to dust etc. are often occurring at present.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a combination switch which is miniaturized and has improved durability.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention has a detection body composed of a plurality of sensors, and a detected member arranged so as to face the detection body, and the detection body and the detected member face each other. An output pattern forming body that outputs a plurality of different output patterns to the detection body by selecting a position, assigns a setting function to the plurality of different output patterns, and operates a desired setting function through this output pattern. The combination switch is characterized in that the sensor is a non-contact sensor, and the detection body is composed of a minimum number of sensors determined by a logic pattern formed by a setting function and the sensor. ..

[0010]

[Action]

 In the present invention, since the combination switch is configured with a minimum number of sensors by forming a logical pattern with the setting function and the sensor, the configuration can be simplified and downsized. Therefore, not only the cost can be reduced, but also the mounting space can be saved. Further, since the non-contact detector is used, contact failure and contact failure can be reduced, durability can be improved, and reliability can be significantly improved.

[0011]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, details of the present invention will be described with reference to illustrated embodiments. The first embodiment is one in which the present invention is applied to a momentary switch for a vehicle, and the second embodiment is one in which the present invention is applied to a fixed position turn-and-light control switch for a vehicle. In the third embodiment, the present invention is applied to a fixed position wiper control & washer switch for vehicles.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory plan view of the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is an explanatory front view of the same, and FIGS. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a mutual positional relationship with the body, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a logical pattern, FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a block of a processing device, FIG. 10 is an explanatory block diagram of a modification of the processing device, and FIG. Of FIG. 12, FIG. 12 is a plan view of the second embodiment, FIG. 13 is a front view of the same, FIG. 14 is a logic pattern description of the same, and FIGS. 15, 16 (a) and 16 (b) are the same. , (C), FIG. 17 (a), (b), FIG. 18 (a), (b), (c), FIG. 19 (a), (b), and (c) are the same for each specific facing position (setting). (Corresponding to the function) explanatory diagram of the mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body. FIG. 21 is a front view explanatory diagram of the third embodiment, FIG. 21 is a front view explanatory diagram thereof, FIG. 22 is a logical pattern explanatory diagram thereof, FIG. 23, FIG. 24 (a), (b), (c), FIG. ), (B), (c), and FIGS. 26 (a), (b), and (c) are explanatory views of the mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at each specific facing position (corresponding to the setting function). Is.

The first embodiment has a detection body 17 composed of a plurality of sensors 17a, 17b, 17c and a member to be detected which is arranged so as to face the detection body 17, and the detection body 17 and the detection body 17 are connected to each other. It comprises an output pattern forming body 20 for outputting a plurality of different output patterns to the detecting body 17 by selecting a position facing the detecting member, and assigning the setting functions A to F and N to the plurality of different output patterns described above, A combination switch for activating a desired setting function via this output pattern, wherein the sensor is a non-contact sensor 17a, 17b, 17c, and the detection body 17 has setting functions A to F and N and a sensor. It is a combination switch composed of a minimum number of sensors determined by a logic pattern formed by 17a, 17b, and 17c. That is, the feature of this embodiment is that the number of the sensors is the minimum number determined by the logic pattern assembled based on the set function and the sensor, and the sensor is a non-contact sensor. Is. By using the smallest number of sensors, the configuration is simplified and downsized, and by using a non-contact sensor, contact failure and contact failure caused by contamination and dust can be prevented. It is designed to improve durability. Therefore, in this embodiment, although the details will be described later, the number of sensors is three because the number of setting functions is seven.

The present embodiment includes a switch body 1 and a processing device 40. The switch body 1 includes a housing 2. The housing 2 is made of a rectangular tubular member, and the front end side 3 is closed, but the rear end side 4 is provided with an opening 4a. Further, although an opening is also provided on the lower surface side 5, it is closed by the bottom plate 7 so that components described later can be attached thereto. The inner surface of the tip end side 3 is formed in a concave shape in which the central portion 3a is the most concave, and this concave surface constitutes an abutting surface 3b facing a moderation means described later.

A joint body 10 is rotatably attached to the housing 2 by a pin 10a in the opening 4a, and a square hole 10b is formed through the joint body 10. A lever support 12 having a square cross section is inserted into the square hole 10b with both sides thereof being supported and guided by the square hole 10b. The lever support 12 is rotatable by a pin 10c penetrating the joint body 10. It is supported. A support hole 12a is formed in the rear side of the lever support body 12, and one end of an operation lever 13 as an operation body is inserted and fixed in the support hole 12a. This operating lever 13 is rotatable about the pin 10a in the left and right directions indicated by the switching positions A, B, N, C and D in FIG. 1, and the up and down directions indicated by the switching positions E, N and F in FIG. It is rotatable in the direction around the pin 10c.

A mounting hole 12c is formed on the front end side of the lever support 12, and a pressing spring 14a and a pressing element 14b are inserted into the mounting hole 12c. The pressing spring 14a and the pressing element 14b constitute a moderating means. For example, when the operation lever 13 is rotated, the concave contact surface 3b causes the pressing element 14b in pressure contact with It works to push it back to the part 3a side. Since this embodiment is of the momentary type, it is adapted to immediately return to N neutral by a means (not shown) after being rotated to the switching positions A to F. Further, drive pins 12d are provided on both sides of the lever support 12 in a protruding manner.

Further, a fixed substrate 16 is attached to the bottom plate 7, and a detection body 17 including three sensors 17a, 17b, 17c is provided on the fixed substrate 16. The three sensors 17a, 17b, 17c are arranged at the vertices of a triangle, and these sensors 17a, 17b, 17c are non-contact sensors. In this embodiment, these sensors are 17a, b, and c are provided with a light projecting section and a light receiving section. When facing a member to be detected such as metal, the light from the light projecting section is reflected by the member to be detected, and the reflected light is reflected by the light receiving section. Upon incidence, an electric signal as a detection signal is output.

Further, a movable substrate 18 composed of a slider is movably provided so as to face the fixed substrate 16. The movable substrate 18 is composed of a plate-shaped portion 18 a facing the fixed substrate 16 and a fork portion 18 b standing upright and sandwiching the lever support 12 slidably. A pair of inclined engagement grooves 18c that engage with the drive pin 12d are formed on the inner surface of the fork portion 18b, and the lever support body 12 (operation lever 13) is engaged by the engagement with the drive pin 12d. When is rotated in the vertical direction, the movable substrate 18, which is a slider, moves back and forth in the front-back direction.

An output pattern forming body 20 is attached to the lower surface side of the movable substrate 18. The output pattern forming body 20 is the member to be detected described above and is formed by forming a metal plate having a high reflectance in a predetermined shape. However, as described in the conventional example, the output pattern forming body 20 faces the detecting body 17. By changing the position, the facing state of the sensors 17a, b, c changes, and the output pattern formed by the presence or absence of the outputs of the sensors 17a, b, c changes according to the facing position. On the other hand, the output pattern (truth value) obtained by the logical combination of the switching positions A to F and N and the sensors 17a, 17b, 17c is as shown in FIG. Here, “1” is the sensor output “present” (switch ON), and “0” is “no output” (switch OFF).

Therefore, the facing positions positioned by the switching positions A, B, C, D, E, F and N of the operation lever 13 are set to the specific facing positions a, b, c, d, e, f and. And n, the output pattern forming body 20 is formed such that the output patterns obtained at the specific facing positions a, b, c, d, e, f and n are the output patterns shown in FIG. There is.

FIG. 3 to FIG. 7 show output patterns at respective specific facing positions a, b, c, d, e, f, n, that is, corresponding setting functions, and are views seen from below. The black backgrounds 17a, b, and c indicate that there is output (switch ON), and the white backgrounds indicate that there is no output (switch OFF). 3 shows an output pattern (000) at the specific facing position n at the switching position N, FIG. 4 shows an output pattern at the specific facing position a at the switching position A (100), and FIG. 5 shows a specific facing position at the switching position B. 6 shows an output pattern (101) of b, FIG. 6 shows an output pattern (001) of the specific facing position f at the switching position F, and FIG. 7 shows an output pattern (110) of the specific facing position e at the switching position E. Although not shown, the output pattern of the specific facing position c at the switching position C is a position symmetrical to the specific facing position a with respect to the center line 16a of the fixed substrate 16, and the output pattern is (010). Become. Similarly, the specific facing position d at the switching position D 1 is symmetrical to the specific facing position b with respect to the center line 16a, and the output pattern is (011).

Next, the processing device 40 is composed of an electronic control circuit 41, and the input I / Fs 42a and 42b to which the output pattern from the detection body 17 is input and the outputs from the input I / Fs 42a and 42b are input. The processing circuit 43 receives a signal and the output I / F 44 receives an output signal from the processing circuit 43. When the output patterns from the sensors 17a, b, c are input to the processing circuit 43 via the input I / Fs 42a, 42b, the processing circuit 43 processes the input output pattern by the logic circuit and outputs the output pattern. Determines the corresponding switching position (setting function). Then, one operation command signal selected from the switching positions A to F and N is transmitted via the output I / F 44 to the drive units such as the functions 45a and 45b.

FIG. 10 shows a modification of the processing device 40 of the present embodiment, which is for multiplex communication. Although the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted, in the electronic control circuit 41, the output from the processing circuit 43 is input to the communication I / F 44a, and the operation signal of the selected switching position is input. It is adapted to be transmitted to the reception control unit 47 by communication.

FIG. 11 shows a main part of the processing circuit 43. When the light from the light projecting section 171 of the sensor 17 a is reflected by the output pattern forming body 20 and this reflected light is incident on the light receiving section 172, A current flows through the light receiving section 172. This current turns on the transistor 173, and an output pattern is obtained. The same applies to the sensors 17b and 17c, so description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described by taking a case where it is applied to a turn signal & lighting lever switch as an example.

The switching positions A to F and N have the following setting functions. That is, B = L (turn lamp _Lh lights up), A = L '(left lane change), C = R' (right lane change), D = R (turn lamp _Rh light up), E = H ₁ (dimmer Switching) and F = H ₂ (passing).

To output a turn signal for left turn, first, the operation lever is rotated leftward from the neutral N position to the B (L) position. The operation lever 13 immediately returns to N neutral, but this operation moves the movable substrate 18 to the specific facing position b shown in FIG. 5, and the detection body 17 and the output pattern forming body 20 face each other. There, the sensors 17a and 17c output, and the sensor 17b does not output, and the output pattern (101) preset at this specific facing position b is output. Then, this output pattern passes through the input I / F 42a and is input to the processing circuit 43. This processing circuit 43 processes the output pattern (101) by a logic circuit, judges that this output pattern is the setting function L (turn lamp L _h lighting), and activates the left turn (turn lamp L _h ) 45 d. Is output. This turns on the left turn lamp. Since other functions are the same, the description thereof will be omitted.

When the wiper control & washer lever switch is used, for example, the setting functions of the switching positions A to D are ON / OFF of the wiper, wiper speed switching, and the setting functions of the switching positions E and F. Can be assigned to the washer fluid motor operation, wiper mist, etc. Then, based on the output pattern input to the input I / F 42b, an operation signal for the wiper motor 46a or the washer motor 46b is output.

Next, a second embodiment will be described. The present embodiment is a fixed position turn signal & lighting lever switch, and the turn cancel is a combination switch when a conventional mechanical type is used. The number of setting functions is 7, the number of sensors is 3, and the number of specific facing positions is 11, which is larger than the number of setting functions. This is to improve operability.

This embodiment is composed of a switch body 1A and a processing device 40A, but since the processing device 40A is the same as the processing device 40 of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the details will be described. Description is omitted. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the switch main body 1A has substantially the same configuration as the switch main body 1 of the first embodiment, and therefore only the differences from the switch main body 1 will be described and the other identical parts will be described. The same reference numerals are given to the parts, and detailed description will be omitted.

In the switch body 1A of the present embodiment, the contact surface 3c of the housing 2 is formed in an arc shape having a larger radius than the contact surface 3b of the first embodiment, corresponding to the fixed position formula. , This point is different. Further, the switching positions OFF, R ′, R, L ′, L, H (1), and H (2) of the operation lever 13 are reference numerals of setting functions described later. Also, to explain the setting function, OFF is neutral, R'is right lane change, R is right turn signal lamp lighting, L'is left lane change, L is left turn signal lamp lighting, and HEAD (1) is headlight Hi ( High) and HEAD (2) are headlamp Lo (low).

The relationship between the setting function, the sensors 17a, b, c, and the output pattern is as shown in FIG. 14, and the relationship with the specific facing position corresponding to the setting function is as shown in FIGS. is there. Note that FIG. 15 illustrates the mutual switching states of the setting functions shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, in which the upper part shows a specific facing position related to the switching of the turn signal lamps, and the middle part specifies the headlamp high. The facing position is shown, and the lower part shows the specific facing position regarding the headlamp. In addition, in FIGS. 15 to 19, the sensor indicated by a black background is “with output” and the sensor indicated by a white background is “without output”, and these outputs are determined by the state of facing the output pattern forming body 20, As described above, the output pattern forming body 20 is formed so that the output pattern at each specific facing position becomes an output pattern corresponding to the setting function assigned to this specific facing position.

In FIG. 16A, in the state where the setting function is OFF, the pattern forming body 20 is located symmetrically with respect to the center line 16 a at the specific facing position o. Each figure below is a figure viewed from below. FIG. 16B shows the case of the setting function R ′ (right lane change), and the specific facing position r ′ moves to the right of the center line 16a. FIG. 16C shows the case of the setting function R (right turn signal lamp lighting), and the specific facing position r moves further to the right. FIG. 17A shows the case of the setting function L ′ (left lane change), and the specific facing position l ′ moves to the left. FIG. 17B shows the case of the setting function L (lighting the left turn signal lamp), and the specific facing position 1 is further moved to the left.

18 (a), (b), and (c) show the case of the setting function HEAD (1) (head lamp high), and FIG. 18 (a) shows the output pattern from the setting function OFF state. FIG. 18B shows the case where the forming body 20 is moved forward to the specific facing position h1. FIG. 18B shows the case where the output pattern forming body 20 is moved forward from the state of the setting function R to the specific facing position h1r. 18 (c) shows a case where the output pattern forming body 20 is advanced from the state of the setting function L to the specific facing position h1l.

Further, FIGS. 19A, 19B and 19C show the case of the setting function HEAD (2) (head ramp), and FIG. 19A shows the output pattern forming body 20 from the setting function OFF. Is set to the specific facing position h2, and FIG. 19B shows the case where the output pattern forming body 20 is set back to the specific facing position h2r from the setting function R, and FIG. From this state, the output pattern forming body 20 is retracted to the specific facing position h2l. When switching from the setting function OFF to the setting functions R′L′H (1) and H (2), both are momentary. In HEAD (1) and HEAD (2), there are three specific facing positions for the same output pattern.

Further, when the operation lever 13 is switched in the turn signal lighting operation state, (setting function) R, L is operated to the headlamp switching lever positions H (1), H (2), the sensor 17a is operated. , B, and c are changed, and the turn signal state is lost. However, due to the driving operation of the vehicle, it is necessary to switch the headlamps and perform passing while the turn signal is still being emitted. Then, the states of the setting functions R and L are electrically held, and when the sensors 17a, b, and c are all OF F, the electronic control circuit releases the setting function R and L turn signal lighting. Is becoming

The operation will be described next. For example, when it is desired to change the headlamp low of HEAD (2) from the setting function OFF state, the operation lever at the switching position OFF is rotated upward to the switching position H (2). do it. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, a momentary expression is adopted for a part of the setting functions R ', L'and HEAD (1), HEAD (2), but a fixed position expression is appropriately used. The operability can be improved by installing them together.

Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The present embodiment is a combination switch in which the present invention is applied to a fixed position wiper & washer lever switch. There are 6 setting functions: MIST, OFF, INT, LOW (low speed), HI (high speed), E (washer), 3 sensors, and 9 specific facing positions.

The present embodiment is composed of a switch body 1B and a processing device 40B. Since the configuration of each part is almost the same as that of the second embodiment described above, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals. And detailed description thereof will be omitted. The operation lever switching positions MIST, OFF, INT, LOW, HI, and E shown in the figure are positions corresponding to the respective setting functions, and the reference numerals are the same. The relationship between each setting function, the sensors 17a, b, c, and the output pattern is as shown in FIG. 22, and the relationship between each setting function and the specific facing position is shown in FIGS. On the street.

FIG. 23 shows the entire mutual relation of each setting function, and FIGS. 24 to 26 show the relation between each setting function and each specific facing position. FIG. 24A shows the setting function OFF state, FIG. 24B shows the setting function MIST state, FIG. 24C shows the setting function INT state, and FIG. The setting function LOW is in the state, and FIG. 25 (b) is the setting function HI. Further, FIGS. 25 (c), 26 (a), 26 (b), and 26 (c) show the case of the setting function E (washer), showing the states of the setting functions OFF, INT, LOW, and HI. When the setting function E is directly switched to, the function is momentarily switched, and four specific opposing positions are provided for the same setting function.

The present embodiment is configured as described above, and other configurations and operations are almost the same as the second embodiment except for the setting function, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. As in the present embodiment, if a fixed position type is used together with a momentary type as required, the operability can be greatly improved. Further, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, the detection body is composed of a reflection type non-contact sensor, but it is not limited to this, and a hall element may be used. All you need is a body. Further, the shape of the output pattern forming body is not limited to the examples shown in the respective examples, and the shape is not limited to these examples, and other shapes and numbers may be used.

[0042]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above in detail, in the present invention, the combination switch is configured with the minimum number of sensors by forming a logical pattern with the setting function and the sensor, so that the configuration can be simplified and downsized. Can be converted. Therefore, not only the cost can be reduced, but also the installation space can be saved. Further, since the non-contact detector is used, it is possible to reduce contact failure and contact failure, improve durability, and significantly improve reliability.

[Submission date] October 20, 1992

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[Problems to be solved by the device]

As described above, in the conventional combination switch, for example, 6 contacts are provided for 6 setting functions, and the setting function is directly activated by the conduction combination of these contacts. waste is increased to the assignment, it is inevitable that become complex and large-shape configuration. For this reason, saving even more of the mounting space by small form and the cost reduction of there has been a strong demand. Also, in terms of durability, since metal is used as the contact member, contact failure due to contamination of the contact part and contact failure accident due to dust etc. are often occurring at present.

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An object of the present invention, as well as reduce the small form of, it is to provide a Konbine Activation switches having improved durability.

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In the present invention, by Crossed logical pattern in the setting function and the sensor. Thus constituting the combination switch in the sensor of the quantities in most low limit, can small form of it can be simplified configuration. Therefore, not only the cost can be reduced, but also the mounting space can be saved. Further, since the non-contact detector is used, contact failure and contact failure can be reduced, durability can be improved, and reliability can be significantly improved.

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The first embodiment has a detection body 17 composed of a plurality of sensors 17a, 17b, 17c and a member to be detected arranged so as to face the detection body 17, and the detection body 17 and It comprises an output pattern forming body 20 for outputting a plurality of different output patterns to the detecting body 17 by selecting a position facing the detecting member, and assigning the setting functions A to F and N to the plurality of different output patterns described above, A combination switch for activating a desired setting function through this output pattern, wherein the sensor is a non-contact sensor 17a, 17b, 17c, and the detection body 17 is configured with setting functions A to F and N and a sensor. It is a combination switch composed of a minimum number of sensors determined by a logic pattern formed by 17a, 17b, and 17c. That is, the feature of this embodiment is that the number of the sensors is the minimum number determined by the logic pattern assembled based on the set function and the sensor, and the sensor is a non-contact sensor. Is. Then, Ri by the be constituted by a sensor of the smallest quantity, turned into small shapes to simplify the construction, also, by using a sensor of non-contact, to prevent contact failure or a contact failure caused by contamination or dust However, the durability is improved. Therefore, in this embodiment, although the details will be described later, the number of sensors is three because the number of setting functions is seven.

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[Effect of the device]

As described in detail above, in the present invention, the combination switch is configured with the minimum number of sensors by forming a logical pattern with the setting function and the sensor, so that the configuration can be simplified and reduced in size. It can form of. Therefore, not only the cost can be reduced, but also the installation space can be saved. Further, since the non-contact detector is used, it is possible to reduce contact failure and contact failure, improve durability, and significantly improve reliability.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory plan view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view explanatory diagram of the same.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at the facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at the facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at the facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of the mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at the facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view of the mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at the facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 8 is a similar logical pattern explanatory diagram.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a processing device of the same.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of a modified example of the processing device.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of a main part of the processing device.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory plan view of the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a front view explanatory diagram of the same.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a logical pattern of the same.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory view of the mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at each specific facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of the mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at each specific facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 17 is an explanatory view of the mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at each specific facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at each specific facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 19 is an explanatory view of the mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at each specific facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 20 is an explanatory plan view of the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory view of a front view of the same.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a logical pattern of the same.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory view of the mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at each specific facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 24 is an explanatory view of the mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at each specific facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 25 is an explanatory view of the mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at each specific facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a mutual positional relationship between the detection body and the output pattern forming body at each specific facing position (corresponding to the setting function).

FIG. 27 is an explanatory plan view of a conventional example.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory view of the same from the front.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory view of a bottom view of the same.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory view of the main part of the same.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of a conduction pattern of the same.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory view of a processing device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A, B, C, D, E, F, N setting function 17 detection body 17a sensor 17b sensor 17c sensor 20 output pattern forming body

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Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A detector having a plurality of sensors and a member to be detected which is arranged so as to face the detector, and a plurality of different members are selected depending on the selection of the facing positions of the member and the member to be detected. An output pattern forming body for outputting an output pattern to the detection body, and assigning a setting function to the plurality of different output patterns,
A combination switch for activating a desired setting function through this output pattern, wherein the sensor is a non-contact sensor, and the detection body has a minimum structure determined by a logical pattern formed by the setting function and the sensor. Combination switch characterized by being composed of a quantity of sensors. 2. The sensor has a light projecting section and a light receiving section, and is configured to output an electric signal when reflected light of the light from the light projecting section is incident on the light receiving section. The combination switch according to claim 1, further comprising a detected member that reflects the light of the light projecting unit. 3. The combination switch according to claim 1, wherein the sensor comprises a Hall element and the output pattern forming body comprises a magnetic member.