An automatic gear shifter for a car driving simulator

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of automatic gear shifters for vehicle simulators, and particularly relates to an automatic gear shifter for a vehicle driving simulator, which comprises a housing, a gear operating lever and a gear selection and positioning mechanism; a central pull rod is arranged inside the gear operating lever, a laterally arranged limiting rod is provided at the lower end of the central pull rod, the limiting rod is limited and slides along a sliding limiting hole, a compression spring is sleeved at the lower end of the central pull rod, a gear limiting plate matched with the limiting rod is arranged at the limiting rod, the depth of the "P" gear limiting groove from the front side to the rear side on the gear limiting plate is lower than the depth of the "R" gear limiting groove, the depth of the "R" gear limiting groove is higher than the depth of the "N" gear limiting groove, the "N" gear limiting groove and the "D" gear limiting groove are on the same arc surface, and the depth of the "D" gear limiting groove is lower than the depth of the "S" gear limiting groove. The present invention can achieve the same switching from the P gear to the R gear, from the N gear to the R gear, and from the D gear to the S gear as that of an actual vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of automatic gear shifters for vehicle simulators, and relates to an automatic gear shifter for a vehicle driving simulator. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, vehicle driving simulators have emerged. A vehicle driving simulator is a teaching device for driving training. Among them, the gear shifter is one of the components of the driving simulator.

[0003] As we all know, there are C1 and C2 licenses for small car driver's licenses. The C2 driver's license is for automatic vehicles. Currently, for the automatic gear shifter on the simulator, generally only the gear lever needs to be pulled back and forth to change gears during operation, and the operation of the automatic gear is not the same as that of a real vehicle. Taking the Volkswagen New Santana training vehicle as an example: the switching between P and R gears, the switching from N to R gears, and the switching from D to S gears require pressing the button on the gear lever head to operate. However, for most of the previous simulators' automatic gear shifters, gears can be engaged without pressing the button on the lever head, which can form bad habits for trainees. In addition, when the gear selection and positioning mechanism of the existing automatic gear shifter shifts gears, it is prone to wear and abnormal noise, and the damping feeling during gear shifting is not strong, there is a certain gap from the real vehicle, and these are all problems that need to be solved by us. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides an automatic gear shifter for a vehicle driving simulator, which can solve the problems pointed out in the background art.

[0005] An automatic gear shifter for a car driving simulator comprises an automatic gear shifter assembly, the automatic gear shifter assembly comprises a shell, a gear operating lever and a gear selection positioning mechanism; a center pull rod is inserted into the gear operating lever, the center pull rod moves up and down along the gear operating lever, a horizontally arranged limit rod is provided at the lower end of the center pull rod, a sliding limit hole matching with the limit rod is provided at the corresponding position of the gear operating lever, the limit rod slides along the sliding limit hole for limiting, a compression spring is sleeved at the lower end of the center pull rod, the compression spring presses the limit rod downward, a gear limit plate matching with the limit rod is provided at the limit rod, and a "P" gear limit slot, an "R" gear limit slot, an "N" gear limit slot, a "D" gear limit slot, and an "S" gear limit slot are provided on the gear limit plate in sequence from the front side to the rear side. The depth of the "P" gear limit groove is lower than that of the "R" gear limit groove, the depth of the "R" gear limit groove is higher than that of the "N" gear limit groove, the "N" gear limit groove and the "D" gear limit groove are on the same arc surface, the depth of the "D" gear limit groove is lower than that of the "S" gear limit groove, and through the front and rear swinging of the gear operating lever, the limit lever and the above-mentioned limit grooves are respectively matched to limit, and the gear selection positioning mechanism includes a guide wheel fixed to at least one side of the gear operating lever, a gear selection plate matched with the guide wheel is provided at the guide wheel, and a plurality of limit grooves corresponding to the gear positions are provided above the gear selection plate, and the guide wheel is connected to the gear operating lever through an elastic buffer component, and the elastic buffer component enables the guide wheel to adapt to the protrusion changes of each limit groove.

[0006] Preferably, the central pull rod and the limit rod form a "T"-shaped structure, and gear limit plates are respectively provided on both sides of the lower end of the central pull rod.

[0007] Preferably, a guide wheel fixing plate is passed through the corresponding position of the gear operating lever, an elastic buffer component is provided above the guide wheel fixing plate, the elastic buffer component presses the guide wheel fixing plate downward, and gear selection plates cooperating with the guide wheel are provided on both sides of the guide wheel fixing plate, the guide wheel is a bearing, and the limit groove is an arc-shaped limit groove.

[0008] Preferably, the elastic buffer assembly includes a pressure spring group and a latch pressed above the pressure spring group.

[0009] Preferably, the gear selection plate is located outside the gear limit plate, the lower end of the gear operating lever is connected to the rotating shaft, and both sides of the rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the gear selection plate and the gear limit plate on both sides.

[0010] Preferably, a movable sensing rod is connected to the rotating shaft, and the movable sensing rod swings along with the rotating shaft. A magnet is provided at the end of the movable sensing rod, and a Hall magnetic induction sensor is provided at a corresponding position of the magnet.

[0011] Beneficial effects: The present invention provides an automatic gear shifter for an automotive driving simulator, which can achieve the same switching from P gear to R gear, from N gear to R gear, and from D gear to S gear as in a real vehicle, enabling the driver to develop a good sense of operation. In addition, the damping feeling during gear shifting is also closer to that of a real vehicle. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0012] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0013] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0014] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention Figure 3 ;

[0015] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention Figure 4 ;

[0016] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the sectional structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 7 is of the present invention Figure 6 magnified schematic diagram at A;

[0019] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base housing of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixed chassis of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing plate of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gear selection plate of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing plate of the gear position limit plate of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gear position limit plate of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating shaft of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gear operating lever of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 16 Structural schematic diagram of the central pull rod of the present invention;

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the drawings:

[0029] Reference numerals in the figure: housing 1; fixed chassis 11; fixed plate 12; gear shift operating lever 2; sliding limit hole 21; limit boss 22; central pull rod 3; limit rod 31; compression spring 32; gear position limit plate 4; "P" gear position limit groove 41; "R" gear position limit groove 42; "N" gear position limit groove 43; "D" gear position limit groove 44; "S" gear position limit groove 45; gear selection plate 5; guide wheel 51; limit groove 52; guide wheel fixing plate 53; rotating shaft 6; set screw 61; pressure spring group 71; pin 72; movable induction rod 8; permanent magnet 81; Hall magnetic induction sensor 9; base housing 10; gear position limit plate fixing plate 20. Detailed implementation manners

[0030] The following will describe in detail a specific implementation manner of the present invention with reference to the drawings, but it should be understood that the protection scope of the present invention is not limited by the specific implementation manner.

[0031] Example 1: As Figure 1-16 shown, an automatic gear shifter for an automotive driving simulator includes an automatic gear shifter assembly, and the automatic gear shifter assembly includes a housing 1, a gear shift operating lever 2, and a gear selection and positioning mechanism; the housing 1 includes a fixed chassis 11 and fixed plates 12 on both sides. The fixed chassis 11 is in a "U" shape, and the fixed plates 12 are in a "C" shape. The lower ends of the two "C" - shaped fixed plates 12 on both sides are respectively fixed to both sides in the width direction of the "U" - shaped fixed chassis 11 by bolts. One side in the width direction of the "U" - shaped fixed chassis 11 is a sensor fixing plate, and the Hall magnetic induction sensor 9 is fixed on this sensor fixing plate. This housing 1 structure is convenient for assembly and disassembly. The housing 1 is fixed to the base housing 10 by bolts, and the present gear shifter is fixedly installed at the corresponding position through the base housing 10;

[0032] Especially in combination with Figure 3 、 15As shown in FIGS. 16, the gear shift lever 2 has a hollow structure, and a central pull rod 3 is inserted therein. The central pull rod 3 moves up and down along the gear shift lever 2. A laterally arranged limiting rod 31 is provided at the lower end of the central pull rod 3. Specifically, the central pull rod 3 and the limiting rod 31 form a "T" - shaped structure. A sliding limiting hole 21 that cooperates with the limiting rod 31 is provided at the corresponding position of the gear shift lever 2. The limiting rod 31 is limited and slides along the sliding limiting hole 21. A compression spring 32 is sleeved at the lower end of the central pull rod 3. The compression spring 32 presses the limiting rod 31 downward. A limiting boss 22 is provided at the corresponding position inside the gear shift lever 2. The compression spring 32 is arranged between the limiting rod 31 and the limiting boss 22. A gear position limiting plate 4 that cooperates with the limiting rod 31 is provided at the limiting rod 31. The gear position limiting plates 4 are located on both sides of the lower end of the central pull rod 3. The two gear position limiting plates 4 are respectively fixed to the two gear position limiting plate fixing plates 20 by bolts. The lower end of the gear position limiting plate fixing plate 20 is fixed to the housing 1 by bolts;

[0033] Particularly in combination with Figure 1 、 2 、3, 6, on the gear position limiting plate 4, a "P" - gear limiting groove 41, an "R" - gear limiting groove 42, an "N" - gear limiting groove 43, a "D" - gear limiting groove 44, and an "S" - gear limiting groove 45 are successively arranged from the front side to the rear side. The depth of the "P" - gear limiting groove 41 is lower than the depth of the "R" - gear limiting groove 42. The depth of the "R" - gear limiting groove 42 is higher than the depth of the "N" - gear limiting groove 43. The "N" - gear limiting groove 43 and the "D" - gear limiting groove 44 are on the same arc surface. The depth of the "D" - gear limiting groove 44 is lower than the depth of the "S" - gear limiting groove 45. By the forward and backward swing of the gear shift lever 2, the limiting rod 31 cooperates with the above - mentioned limiting grooves for limiting respectively. Since the compression spring 32 presses the limiting rod 31 downward, when the limiting rod 31 moves towards the gear limiting groove with a higher depth, an external force must be used to lift the central pull rod 3 upward to enable the corresponding movement of the gear shift lever 2. That is, a real - vehicle automatic - transmission gear knob (the automatic - transmission gear knob of the new Santana) is installed in cooperation above the gear shift lever 2 and the central pull rod 3. By pressing the button on the automatic - transmission gear knob, the central pull rod 3 is lifted upward, thereby realizing the switching between the P - gear and the R - gear, the switching from the N - gear to the R - gear, and the switching from the D - gear to the S - gear, so as to achieve the same operation as that of the real vehicle.

[0034] Particularly in combination with Figure 1-5As shown in the figure, the gear selection positioning mechanism includes a guide wheel 51 fixed on at least one side of the gear shift lever 2. A gear selection plate 5 is provided at the guide wheel 51, and several limiting grooves 52 corresponding to the gears are provided above the gear selection plate 5. The guide wheel 51 is connected to the gear shift lever 2 through an elastic buffer component, so that the guide wheel 51 can adapt to the convexity changes of each limiting groove 52 through the elastic buffer component. Specifically, a guide wheel fixing plate 53 is penetrated at the corresponding position of the gear shift lever 2. The guide wheel fixing plate 53 is sleeved on the corresponding position of the gear shift lever 2. An elastic buffer component is provided above the guide wheel fixing plate 53, and the elastic buffer component presses the guide wheel fixing plate 53 downward. Gear selection plates 5 cooperating with the guide wheel 51 are provided on both sides of the guide wheel fixing plate 53. The guide wheel 51 is a bearing, and the limiting groove 52 is an arc-shaped limiting groove. The elastic buffer component includes a pressure spring group 71 and a retaining pin 72 pressed above the pressure spring group 71. By providing the elastic buffer component, the guide wheel fixing plate 53 can move up and down in a buffered manner, so that the guide wheel 51 can adapt to the convexity changes of each limiting groove 52. Moreover, through the pressing of the pressure spring group 71 and the cooperation between the guide wheel 51 and the limiting groove 52, the damping feeling of gear shifting and the realism of gear engagement can be improved, making it closer to the actual vehicle. In addition, the limiting groove 52 is an arc-shaped groove with a rounded corner design, which is smoother when engaging gears, reducing friction and abnormal noise. In addition, the gear limiting plate 4 and the gear selection plate 5 are preferably nylon plates.

[0035] In particular, in combination with Figure 1-2 As shown in the figure, the gear selection plate 5 is located outside the gear limiting plate 4. A gear limiting plate fixing plate 20 is provided between the gear selection plate 5 and the gear limiting plate 4. The gear selection plate 5, the gear limiting plate 4, the gear limiting plate fixing plate 20 and the fixing plate 12 are fixed by bolts to complete their respective stable fixings. The lower end of the gear shift lever 2 is connected to a rotating shaft 6. A through hole is provided on the rotating shaft 6, and the lower end of the gear shift lever 2 is inserted into the through hole and fixed by a setscrew 61. This structure is convenient for assembly. The two sides of the rotating shaft 6 are rotatably connected to the gear selection plates 5, the gear limiting plates 4, the gear limiting plate fixing plates 20 and the fixing plates 12 on both sides, that is, the above four components are all provided with rotating holes cooperating with the rotating shaft 6.

[0036] In particular, in combination with Figure 5-6 As shown in the figure, a movable induction rod 8 is connected to the rotating shaft 6. The movable induction rod 8 swings along with the rotating shaft 6. A magnet 81 is provided at the end of the movable induction rod 8. A Hall magnetic induction sensor 9 is provided at the corresponding position of the magnet 81. The Hall magnetic induction sensor 9 corresponds to each gear. The Hall magnetic induction sensor 9 is connected to a control system, and the control system is connected to a display to display the corresponding gear.

[0037] The above only discloses several specific embodiments of the present invention. However, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and any changes that can be thought of by those skilled in the art should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic gear shifter for a motor vehicle driving simulator, comprising an automatic gear shifter assembly, the automatic gear shifter assembly including a housing (1), a gear shift lever (2) and a gear selection and positioning mechanism; characterized in that: A center pull rod (3) is inserted through the gear shift lever (2). The center pull rod (3) moves up and down along the gear shift lever (2). A horizontally arranged limiting rod (31) is provided at the lower end of the center pull rod (3). A sliding limiting hole (21) that cooperates with the limiting rod (31) is provided at the corresponding position of the gear shift lever (2). The limiting rod (31) is limited and slides along the sliding limiting hole (21). A compression spring (32) is sleeved on the lower end of the center pull rod (3). The compression spring (32) presses the limiting rod (31) downward. A gear position limiting plate (4) that cooperates with the limiting rod (31) is provided at the limiting rod (31). A "P" gear position limiting groove (41), an "R" gear position limiting groove (42), an "N" gear position limiting groove (43), a "D" gear position limiting groove (44), and an "S" gear position limiting groove (45) are sequentially arranged on the gear position limiting plate (4) from the front side to the rear side. The depth of the "P" gear position limiting groove (41) is lower than the depth of the "R" gear position limiting groove (42). The depth of the "R" gear position limiting groove (42) is higher than the depth of the "N" gear position limiting groove (43). The "N" gear position limiting groove (43) and the "D" gear position limiting groove (44) are on the same arc surface. The depth of the "D" gear position limiting groove (44) is lower than the depth of the "S" gear position limiting groove (45). By swinging the gear shift lever (2) back and forth, the limiting rod (31) cooperates with the above-mentioned limiting grooves for limiting respectively. The gear selection positioning mechanism includes a guide wheel (51) fixed on at least one side of the gear shift lever (2). A gear selection plate (5) that cooperates with the guide wheel (51) is provided at the guide wheel (51). A plurality of limiting grooves (52) corresponding to the gear positions are provided above the gear selection plate (5). The guide wheel (51) is connected to the gear shift lever (2) through an elastic buffer assembly. Through the elastic buffer assembly, the guide wheel (51) can adapt to the convex change of each limiting groove (52).

2. The automatic gear shifter of an automotive driving simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The center pull rod (3) and the limiting rod (31) form a "T" structure. Gear position limiting plates (4) are respectively provided on both sides of the lower end of the center pull rod (3).

3. The automatic gear shifter of an automotive driving simulator according to claim 2, characterized in that: A guide wheel fixing plate (53) is inserted through the corresponding position of the gear shift lever (2). An elastic buffer assembly is provided above the guide wheel fixing plate (53). The elastic buffer assembly presses the guide wheel fixing plate (53) downward. Gear selection plates (5) that cooperate with the guide wheel (51) are provided on both sides of the guide wheel fixing plate (53). The guide wheel (51) is a bearing. The limiting groove (52) is an arc-shaped limiting groove.

4. The automatic gear shifter of an automotive driving simulator according to claim 3, wherein: The elastic buffer assembly includes a pressure spring group (71) and a retaining pin (72) pressed above the pressure spring group (71).

5. The automatic gear shifter of an automotive driving simulator according to claim 4, wherein: The gear selection plate (5) is located outside the gear position limiting plate (4). A rotating shaft (6) is connected to the lower end of the gear shift lever (2). Both sides of the rotating shaft (6) are rotatably connected to the gear selection plates (5) and the gear position limiting plates (4) on both sides.

6. The automatic gear shifter of an automotive driving simulator according to claim 5, characterized in that: An active induction rod (8) is connected to the rotating shaft (6). The active induction rod (8) swings following the rotating shaft (6). A magnetic steel (81) is provided at the end of the active induction rod (8), and a Hall magnetic induction sensor (9) is provided at the corresponding position of the magnetic steel (81).

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