An integrated lighting combination switch and its control method

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of automotive switches, and discloses an integrated lighting combination switch and a control method thereof. The integrated lighting combination switch includes a handle, which has a connection end connected to the vehicle. The handle includes a housing, on which a rotatable lighting knob and a fog lamp knob are installed. A control circuit component is provided in the housing, and at least two driving parts are provided in the housing. The two driving parts are respectively used to drive the lighting knob and the fog lamp knob to rotate. A button is installed on the housing, and the button is arranged on the end face of the handle away from the connection end, and the pressing direction of the button faces the connection end. The button is electrically connected to the driving part. Users can easily locate the position of the button, replacing the traditional operation of rotating the corresponding knob. Users do not need to observe with their eyesight, ensuring driving safety. When operating the button, no deflecting component force will be generated, avoiding the handle from deflecting and triggering the high and low beam or turn signal function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automotive switches, and particularly to an integrated lighting combination switch and its control method. Background Art

[0002] Currently, lighting switches on automobiles often adopt a combined structure, where lighting switches with different functions and types are installed on the same switch handle. Commonly, a headlight adjustment knob, a fog light adjustment knob, a turn signal function, a high and low beam switching function, etc. are generally integrated on the automotive lighting switch handle. Among them, the headlight adjustment knob and the fog light adjustment knob are distributed at different positions on the operating handle. When the user operates, the operation method is generally to pinch the knob with a finger and rotate it for adjustment. During the rotation process, different-direction component forces will be applied to the handle, resulting in a high possibility that the operating handle moves in other directions, thereby triggering other functions, such as the turn signal function, etc. This will cause interference to the user and surrounding vehicles during driving and is prone to safety accidents. Moreover, during driving, the user needs to look ahead and may not be able to place a finger on the corresponding knob position at once, which easily causes the user to be distracted while driving and poses a safety hazard. In view of the above problems, this application is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an integrated lighting combination switch and its control method to overcome the above problems.

[0004] The present invention is realized through the following technical solutions.

[0005] An integrated lighting combination switch of the present invention includes a handle. The handle has a connection end connected to the vehicle. The handle includes a housing. A rotatable lighting knob and a fog light knob are installed on the housing. A control circuit assembly is provided in the housing. At least two driving parts are provided in the housing, and the two driving parts are respectively used to drive the lighting knob and the fog light knob to rotate. A button is installed on the housing. The button is arranged on the end face of the handle away from the connection end, and the pressing direction of the button faces the connection end. The button is electrically connected to the driving part.

[0006] Further, the lighting knob is arranged at one end of the housing away from the connection end. The button is electrically connected to the control circuit assembly. When operating the headlight function, press the button, and the button directly sends a signal to the control circuit assembly to turn on the function that should be triggered when the headlight knob rotates once. After not pressing the button again within a set time, the driving part starts to rotate the headlight knob to the position where it should be.

[0007] Further, the button includes an operating part and a control contact. The control contact is arranged in the housing, and a spring is provided between the operating part and the control contact.

[0008] Further, a recess for accommodating the operation part is provided on the handle. The operation part includes a mounting body, a pressing part, and an adjusting part. The pressing part is connected to the mounting body through the adjusting part, and the adjusting part is a structure with adjustable length.

[0009] Further, an induction module is provided on the button.

[0010] Further, the driving part includes a first power part and a second power part. The first power part and the second power part are connected to the light knob and the fog lamp knob through a transmission assembly.

[0011] Further, the transmission assembly is a gear transmission assembly. The light knob and the fog lamp knob have annular inner walls, and a first annular inner tooth part and a second annular inner tooth part are respectively provided on the inner walls of the light knob and the fog lamp knob.

[0012] Further, the light knob is a cylindrical shape with an opening on one side, and the recess is provided at the closed end of the light knob.

[0013] An integrated lighting combination switch control method, based on the above integrated lighting combination switch, is characterized in that: the integrated lighting combination switch has two usage modes, namely a normal mode and a high-speed mode. When using the normal mode: rotate the light knob to the corresponding position to realize the adjustment of the headlight, clearance lamp, and headlight mode, and rotate the fog lamp knob to realize the adjustment of the fog lamp.

[0014] When using the high-speed mode: when the button is long-pressed, the control switching of the light knob and the fog lamp knob is realized; in the case of short pressing, each time the button is pressed, the light knob or the fog lamp knob is adjusted by one gear to realize the adjustment of the functions on the light knob or the fog lamp knob.

[0015] Further, when operating the headlight function, press the button, and the button directly sends a signal to the control circuit assembly to turn on the function that should be triggered when the headlight knob rotates once. When the button is not pressed again within the set time or the induction module does not sense the user's operation, the driving part starts to rotate the headlight knob to the position where it should be, avoiding the situation that when the user presses the button, the headlight knob rotates and contacts the hand, resulting in the hand being stressed, and further avoiding the reaction force and unstable force application caused by the hand stress, which may cause the handle to move.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0017] When driving at high speed, since the button is set at the end of the handle, the user can easily locate the position of the button and operate the button, replacing the traditional operation of rotating the corresponding knob. The user does not need to observe with the line of sight, ensuring driving safety. When operating the button, the pressing direction of the button is on a straight line with the connection line between the handle and the vehicle connection point. Thus, when pressing the button, the force direction of the handle is transmitted to the vehicle body without generating a deflecting component force, avoiding the problem that the handle deflects when operating, triggering the high and low beam or turn signal function, resulting in misjudgment of surrounding vehicles and further causing potential safety hazards.

[0018] When operating the headlight function, press the button, and the button directly sends a signal to the control circuit component to turn on the function that should be triggered when the headlight knob rotates once. When the button is not pressed again within the set time or the sensing module does not sense the user's operation, the driving part starts to rotate the headlight knob to the position where it should be, avoiding the situation that when the user presses the button, the headlight knob rotates and contacts the hand, causing the hand to be stressed, and further avoiding the reaction force and unstable force application of the hand due to stress, resulting in the movement of the handle. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0020] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0021] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of an integrated lighting combination switch of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 is the structural schematic diagram when the button in the integrated lighting combination switch extends;

[0023] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of;

[0024] Figure 4 is Figure 3 the structural schematic diagram when the control board is omitted in; Detailed Description of the Specific Embodiment

[0025] The following will be combined with Figures 1-4 to describe the present invention in detail.

[0026] An integrated lighting combination switch of the present invention includes a handle 2. The handle 2 has a connection end 20 connected to the vehicle. A connection shaft 1 is installed at the connection end 20, and the connection shaft 1 is connected to the vehicle body. The handle 2 includes a housing 21. A rotatable lighting knob 4 and a fog lamp knob 3 are installed on the housing 21. The lighting knob 4 is in the shape of a cylinder with one end open, and the fog lamp knob 3 is in a ring shape. A control circuit assembly 23 is provided in the housing 21. At least two driving parts are provided in the housing 21, and the two driving parts are respectively used to drive the lighting knob 4 and the fog lamp knob 3 to rotate. The driving part includes a first power part 61 and a second power part 71. The first power part 61 and the second power part 71 are connected to the lighting knob 4 and the fog lamp knob 3 through a transmission assembly 6. A button 5 is installed on the housing 21. The button 5 is arranged on the end face of the handle 2 away from the connection end 20. The pressing direction of the button 5 faces the connection end 20. The button 5 is electrically connected to the driving part.

[0027] The integrated lighting combination switch has two usage modes, namely the normal mode and the high-speed mode. When using the normal mode: Rotate the lighting knob 4 to the corresponding position to adjust the headlight, clearance light, and headlight mode. Rotate the fog lamp knob 3 to adjust the fog lamp.

[0028] When using the high-speed mode: When the button 5 is long-pressed, the control switching of the lighting knob 4 and the fog lamp knob 3 is realized; in the case of short pressing, each time the button is pressed, the lighting knob 4 or the fog lamp knob 3 is adjusted by one gear to realize the adjustment of the functions on the lighting knob 4 or the fog lamp knob 3.

[0029] Thus, when driving at high speed, since the button is arranged at the end of the handle, the user can easily locate the position of the button and operate the button, replacing the traditional operation of rotating the corresponding knob. The user does not need to observe with the line of sight, ensuring driving safety. When operating the button, the pressing direction of the button is on the same straight line as the connection line between the handle and the vehicle connection point. Thus, when the button is pressed, the force direction of the handle is transmitted to the vehicle body, and no deflecting component force will be generated, avoiding the problem that the handle deflects when operating and triggers the high and low beam or turn signal function, resulting in misjudgment by surrounding vehicles and further causing potential safety hazards.

[0030] When the button is pressed, the switched function is displayed on the vehicle computer or instrument panel in real time, which is convenient for the user to perceive.

[0031] When the function of the fog lamp knob is adjusted through the button, the button only sends a signal to the second power part 71, and then drives the fog lamp knob to rotate. After the fog lamp knob rotates to the corresponding position, the corresponding function is triggered. The button can also directly send an electrical signal to the control circuit assembly for function switching. While the function is switched, the second power part 71 drives the fog lamp knob to rotate to the corresponding position.

[0032] When operating the headlight function, press button 5. Button 5 directly sends a signal to the control circuit assembly 23 to activate the function that should be triggered when the headlight knob 4 rotates once. When button 5 is not pressed again within the set time or the sensing module does not sense user operation, the driving part starts, causing the headlight knob 4 to rotate to the position it should be in, avoiding the situation where the headlight knob 4 rotates and contacts the hand when the user presses button 5, resulting in the hand being stressed, and further avoiding the reaction force and unstable force application caused by the stress on the hand, which may cause the handle 2 to move.

[0033] The lighting knob 4 is arranged at one end of the housing 21 away from the connection end 20. Button 5 is electrically connected to the control circuit assembly 23. When operating the headlight function, press button 5. Button 5 directly sends a signal to the control circuit assembly 23 to activate the function that should be triggered when the headlight knob 4 rotates once. After button 5 is not pressed again within the set time, the driving part starts, causing the headlight knob 4 to rotate to the position it should be in, avoiding the situation where the headlight knob 4 rotates and contacts the hand when the user presses button 5, resulting in the hand being stressed, and further avoiding the reaction force and unstable force application caused by the stress on the hand, which may cause the handle 2 to move.

[0034] Button 5 includes an operating part and a control contact 25. Control contact 25 is arranged in housing 21. A spring 24 is provided between the operating part and control contact 25, and the spring is used to realize the automatic reset of the operating part.

[0035] A recess 42 for accommodating the operating part is provided on the handle 2. The operating part includes a mounting body 53, a pressing part 51, and an adjusting part 52. Pressing part 51 is connected to the mounting body 53 through the adjusting part 52. The adjusting part 52 is a structure with adjustable length, such as a telescopic rod, a screw rod threadedly connected to the mounting body 53, etc., and the operating part can be mostly or completely received in the recess 42.

[0036] Button 5 is provided with a sensing module for sensing whether button 5 is operated. The sensing module is a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, a rotation sensor, etc.

[0037] Preferably, the transmission component 6 is a gear transmission component. The lighting knob 4 and the fog lamp knob 3 have annular inner walls, and a first annular inner tooth part 41 and a second annular inner tooth part 31 are respectively provided on the inner walls of the lighting knob 4 and the fog lamp knob 3.

[0038] The lighting knob 4 is a cylindrical shape with an opening on one side, and the recess 42 is arranged at the closed end of the lighting knob 4.

[0039] Preferably, the control circuit component 23 is a flexible PCB board. The flexible PCB board includes a main board, on which there are a lighting knob contact area and a fog lamp knob contact area. The lighting contact area includes a lighting AUTO gear contact point, a first lamp gear contact point, and a second lamp gear contact point. The fog lamp contact area includes a front fog lamp gear contact point and a rear fog lamp gear contact point. When the lighting knob rotates, it contacts the lighting AUTO gear contact point, the first lamp gear contact point, and the second lamp gear contact point respectively. When the fog lamp knob rotates, it contacts the front fog lamp gear contact point and the rear fog lamp gear contact point respectively. The first lamp gear contact point is a parking lamp gear contact point, and the second lamp gear contact point is a headlamp gear contact point. The control circuit component 23 sends an electrical signal to the vehicle computer through a circuit. The vehicle computer sends a control instruction to activate the corresponding function. The button 5 is electrically connected to the vehicle computer or connected to the PLC control module. When the button 5 and the knob act simultaneously, the instruction of the knob is executed.

[0040] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and the purpose is to enable those skilled in this field to understand the content of the present invention and implement it. However, it cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated lighting combination switch, characterized in that: It includes a handle (2) which has a connection end (20) connected to a vehicle. The handle (2) includes a housing (21). A rotatable light knob (4) and a fog lamp knob (3) are mounted on the housing (21). A control circuit assembly (23) is provided in the housing (21). At least two driving parts are provided in the housing (21), and the two driving parts are respectively used to drive the light knob (4) and the fog lamp knob (3) to rotate. A button (5) is mounted on the housing (21). The button (5) is arranged on the end face of the handle (2) away from the connection end (20), and the pressing direction of the button (5) faces the connection end (20). The button (5) is electrically connected to the driving part; The integrated light combination switch has two usage modes, namely the normal mode and the high-speed mode. When using the normal mode: Rotate the light knob (4) to the corresponding position to realize the adjustment of the headlight, clearance lamp, and headlight mode, and rotate the fog lamp knob (3) to realize the adjustment of the fog lamp; When using the high-speed mode: When the button (5) is long-pressed, the control switching of the light knob (4) and the fog lamp knob (3) is realized; In the case of a short press, each press adjusts one gear of the light knob (4) or the fog lamp knob (3) to realize the adjustment of the functions on the light knob (4) or the fog lamp knob (3); The light knob (4) is arranged at one end of the housing (21) away from the connection end (20). The button (5) is electrically connected to the control circuit assembly (23). When operating the headlight function, press the button (5), and the button (5) directly sends a signal to the control circuit assembly (23) to turn on the function that should be triggered when the light knob (4) rotates once. After the button (5) is not pressed again within the set time, the driving part starts to rotate the light knob (4) to the position where it should be.

2. The integrated lighting combination switch according to claim 1, wherein: The button (5) includes an operation part and a control contact (25). The control contact (25) is arranged in the housing (21), and a spring (24) is provided between the operation part and the control contact (25).

3. An integrated lighting combination switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: A recess (42) for accommodating the operation part is provided on the handle (2). The operation part includes a mounting body (53), a pressing part (51), and an adjusting part (52). The pressing part (51) is connected to the mounting body (53) through the adjusting part (52), and the adjusting part (52) is a structure with adjustable length.

4. The integrated lighting combination switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: An induction module is provided on the button (5).

5. An integrated lighting combination switch according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The driving part includes a first power part (61) and a second power part (71). The first power part (61) and the second power part (71) are connected to the light knob (4) and the fog lamp knob (3) through a transmission assembly (6).

6. The integrated lighting combination switch according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (6) is a gear transmission assembly. The light knob (4) and the fog lamp knob (3) have annular inner walls, and a first annular inner tooth part (41) and a second annular inner tooth part (31) are respectively provided on the inner walls of the light knob (4) and the fog lamp knob (3).

7. An integrated lighting combination switch according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The lighting knob (4) is a cylindrical shape with an opening on one side, and the recess (42) is provided at the closed end of the lighting knob (4).

8. An integrated lighting combination switch control method, based on the integrated lighting combination switch according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The integrated lighting combination switch has two usage modes, namely the normal mode and the high-speed mode. When using the normal mode: Rotate the lighting knob (4) to the corresponding position to adjust the headlight, position light, and headlight mode, and rotate the fog light knob (3) to adjust the fog light. When using the high-speed mode: When the button (5) is long-pressed, the control of the lighting knob (4) and the fog light knob (3) is switched; in the case of a short press, each press adjusts one gear of the lighting knob (4) or the fog light knob (3), and the functions of the lighting knob (4) or the fog light knob (3) are adjusted.

9. The integrated lighting combination switch control method according to claim 8, characterized in that: When operating the headlight function, press the button (5), and the button (5) directly sends a signal to the control circuit component (23) to activate the function that should be triggered when the lighting knob (4) rotates once. When the button (5) is not pressed again within the set time or the sensing module does not sense the user's operation, the driving part starts to rotate the lighting knob (4) to the position where it should be.

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