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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2023
Filed:
Dec. 13, 2021
Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Kunio Hosono, Miyagi, JP;
Masaru Komatsu, Miyagi, JP;
Sadayuki Yaginuma, Miyagi, JP;
Yasuji Hagiwara, Miyagi, JP;
ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A multidirectional input device includes an operation input part, a base, and a load detector. The operation input part includes an operation stick, two coupled parts configured to convert a tilt of the operation stick into two rotation angles orthogonal to each other, at least one return spring configured to return the operation stick to an upright position, and a frame accommodating the two coupled parts, the at least one return spring, and a part of the operation stick. The base has a plate shape and is provided below the frame. The load detector is provided on the frame or the base and is configured to detect a load applied to the frame.