An operation device includes at least one operation knob on which at least one detection area is set, a contact detection unit to detect contact of a user with the at least one detection area, an operation detection unit to detect an operation performed on the at least one operation knob, and a control unit that controls a controlled object by a combination of a detection area in which contact has been detected and an operation performed on an operation knob including the detection area, and when a predetermined operation on the operation knob is detected while contact remains undetected, the control unit selects a control related to the operation knob from the combination and controls the controlled object.

An operation device includes at least one operation knob on which at least one detection area is set, a contact detection unit to detect contact of a user with the at least one detection area, an operation detection unit to detect an operation performed on the at least one operation knob, and a control unit that controls a controlled object by a combination of a detection area in which contact has been detected and an operation performed on an operation knob including the detection area, and when a predetermined operation on the operation knob is detected while contact remains undetected, the control unit selects a control related to the operation knob from the combination and controls the controlled object.

A shovel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a lower traveling body, an upper turning body rotatably mounted on the lower traveling body, an operator's compartment provided to the upper turning body, a display device provided in the operator's compartment, and an input device provided in the operator's compartment. The display device is capable of displaying a setting screen for a construction support system using information and communication technology, and a function to switch a screen displayed on the display device to the setting screen is assigned to the input device.

A shovel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a lower traveling body, an upper turning body rotatably mounted on the lower traveling body, an operator's compartment provided to the upper turning body, a display device provided in the operator's compartment, and an input device provided in the operator's compartment. The display device is capable of displaying a setting screen for a construction support system using information and communication technology, and a function to switch a screen displayed on the display device to the setting screen is assigned to the input device.

A key structure and an assembly method thereof are provided. The key structure includes a base plate, a switch, two fixing bases, two movable members and a keycap. The base plate includes upper and bottom surfaces, and has a first accommodation hole and two second accommodation holes. The switch is disposed on the base plate through the first accommodation hole. The two fixing bases are disposed on the base plate respectively through the two second accommodation holes. Each fixing base has a guiding channel. The two movable members are disposed in the two guiding channels. The keycap is disposed on the switch and the two movable members. Each fixing base includes a first portion protruded from the upper surface and a second portion protruded from the bottom surface. The vertical projection area of the first portion is not greater than the vertical projection area of the second portion.

A key structure and an assembly method thereof are provided. The key structure includes a base plate, a switch, two fixing bases, two movable members and a keycap. The base plate includes upper and bottom surfaces, and has a first accommodation hole and two second accommodation holes. The switch is disposed on the base plate through the first accommodation hole. The two fixing bases are disposed on the base plate respectively through the two second accommodation holes. Each fixing base has a guiding channel. The two movable members are disposed in the two guiding channels. The keycap is disposed on the switch and the two movable members. Each fixing base includes a first portion protruded from the upper surface and a second portion protruded from the bottom surface. The vertical projection area of the first portion is not greater than the vertical projection area of the second portion.

According to one embodiment, a sensor device includes an electrostatic capacitive touch panel, and an input device mounted on the touch panel. The input device includes a knob rotatably disposed about a rotation axis, and a first conductor held by the knob and being in contact with the touch panel in a part of a circumference about the rotation axis.

A movement mechanism includes: a case; a moving portion movable with respect to the case; and a support member that links the case and moving portion together and supports the moving portion so as to be movable with respect to the case. The support member has a plurality of pairs of first support portions and a plurality of pairs of second support portions, each of which is elastically deformable, has a plate-like shape, and extends between the case and the moving portion. The first support portions and second support portions are respectively placed on a first side and a second side in a moving direction of the moving portion so as to be symmetric with respect to the moving portion in plan view.

A switch device includes a knob, a support to support the knob to be movable in a linear direction, a switch main body to make electrical switching upon an operation of the knob, and a detent member to give a detent feeling to the operation on the knob. The knob, the switch main body and the detent member are serially arranged in the linear direction.

An operating device for a steering wheel comprises an operating element, which can be selectively rotated about a first rotation axis and a second rotation axis for controlling a control system by means of an actuation, wherein the operating element can be rotated to an actuation stage from a starting position, wherein the first rotation axis is coaxial to the longitudinal axis of the operating element, and the second rotation axis is substantially transverse to the first rotation axis, wherein a force application point has a mechanical advantage with respect to the second rotation axis when actuated about the second rotation axis, and wherein the force application point has no substantial mechanical advantage in relation to the second rotation axis when the operating element is actuated about the first rotation axis, in order to prevent a simultaneous actuation of the operating element about the first and second rotation axes.