Gear shifters and vehicles

Abstract

This invention provides a gear shifter and a vehicle. The gear shifter mainly includes a gear shifter housing, and a driving member and a driven member disposed on the gear shifter housing and connected in a transmission manner. The driving member is connected to the gear shift lever, and the driven member is connected to a positioning rod. The driving member receives the rotational or oscillating driving force of the gear shift lever, causing the driven member to slide, and the sliding driven member drives the positioning rod to move. The gear shifter of this invention performs gear shifting actions through the transmission connection of the driving member and the driven member. It has a simple structure, and the driving member can receive both rotational and oscillating driving forces to drive the driven member to move the positioning rod to perform gear shifting operations. This can meet the driving habits of different drivers and has good practicality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle component technology, and in particular to a gear shifter. Furthermore, this invention also relates to a vehicle having the gear shifter. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the automotive industry, people have increasingly higher demands for the aesthetics, technology, and ease of operation of car interiors. As a crucial component for drivers to control vehicle speed, the gear shifter uses a shift lever to engage or disengage gears in the transmission, enabling the vehicle to change gears, reverse, or idle. As a vital part of the vehicle, the comfort of gear shifter operation is receiving increasing attention.

[0003] Currently, traditional gear shifters are generally lever-type or knob-type, and are widely used by various manufacturers. Due to the structure of the gear shifter, vehicles can generally only choose lever-type or knob-type gear shifters. Lever-type gear shifters are operated by moving a lever, while knob-type gear shifters are operated by rotating a knob. This means that vehicles can only meet the needs of some people and cannot fully cover customers with different needs.

[0004] In the existing technology, the gear lever of the gear shifter, which can be both rotated and toggled, is not convenient to disassemble and install. Moreover, most gear shifter levers are superior to rotary gear shifters. The two types of gear shifters have different operations, so they cannot meet the operating habits of drivers or the driving needs of different customers, resulting in inconvenience in application and difficulty in better meeting the user's needs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a gear shifter to improve the convenience of using a gear shift lever.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows:

[0007] A gear shifter includes a gear shifter housing, and a driving member and a driven member disposed on the gear shifter housing, wherein the driving member and the driven member are kinetically connected.

[0008] The driving component is used to connect with the shift lever, and the driven component is used to connect with the positioning lever;

[0009] The driving member receives the rotational or oscillating driving force of the shift lever, causing the driven member to slide and thus move the positioning rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the driving member is provided with a through hole, and the shift lever is inserted into the through hole; an anti-rotation structure is provided between the driving member and the shift lever, and the anti-rotation structure is used to prevent the driving member from rotating relative to the shift lever.

[0011] Furthermore, the anti-rotation structure includes an anti-rotation part disposed in the through hole and an anti-rotation groove disposed on the shift lever; the anti-rotation part is embedded in the anti-rotation groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the driving member includes a first gear, and the driven member includes a first rack meshing with the first gear; the shifter housing and / or the first rack are provided with a support portion for supporting the first gear; the shifter housing is provided with a guide groove, and the other side of the first gear is embedded in the guide groove relative to the side of the first gear that meshes with the first rack; the first rack is slidably disposed on the shifter housing.

[0013] Furthermore, the driving member and the shift lever are detachably connected; and / or, the driven member is detachably connected to the positioning rod.

[0014] Furthermore, the shift lever housing is provided with a shift lever mounting mechanism, which includes a mounting base, a shift guide, a sliding member, and a sliding drive mechanism. The mounting base is connected to the shift lever housing. The shift guide is movably connected to the mounting base and has a through hole for the shift lever to pass through. The shift lever has a guide portion, and the shift guide has a guide mating portion. The guide portion and the guide mating portion cooperate to guide the shift guide to move with the shift lever. The sliding member is disposed on the mounting base and connected to the power output end of the sliding drive mechanism. The sliding member slides and can block or release the obstruction of the guide portion.

[0015] Furthermore, the mounting base includes an upper mounting member and a lower mounting member that form a ball joint cavity; the shift guide is ball jointed within the ball joint cavity, and both the upper mounting member and the lower mounting member are provided with a clearance portion for avoiding the shift lever.

[0016] Furthermore, the sliding drive mechanism includes a drive rod and a power transmission assembly that is drively connected between the drive rod and the sliding member; the sliding member and the power transmission assembly are disposed between the upper mounting member and the lower mounting member; the drive rod passes through the upper mounting member and has an exposed end protruding outside the upper mounting member, or the shifter housing is provided with a drive part for outputting rotational driving force, and the drive rod and the drive part are connected.

[0017] Furthermore, there are two sliding members arranged opposite each other, and each sliding member is provided with the power transmission assembly between itself and the drive rod.

[0018] Furthermore, the power transmission assembly includes a second gear and a second rack that are meshed together; the second gear is disposed on the drive rod, and the second rack is disposed on the sliding member.

[0019] Furthermore, the drive unit includes a motor, the output shaft of which is provided with a drive gear, and the drive rod is provided with a driven gear that meshes with the drive gear.

[0020] Furthermore, the sliding direction of the slider is orthogonal to the axial direction of the shift lever; a guide structure is provided between the slider and the upper mounting part, or between the slider and the lower mounting part, the guide structure being used to guide the slider to slide relative to the mounting base.

[0021] Furthermore, the guide portion includes guide rods disposed on both sides of the shift lever; the guide mating portion includes guide grooves disposed on the shift guide corresponding to each of the guide rods, and the guide rods on both sides are respectively embedded in the guide grooves on the corresponding sides.

[0022] Furthermore, both sides of the mounting base are provided with receiving grooves; the guide rods on both sides are also respectively embedded in the receiving grooves on the corresponding sides.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0024] (1) The gear shifter of the present invention performs the gear shifting action through the transmission connection between the active member and the driven member. It has a simple structure. Furthermore, the active member can bear both rotational driving force and sliding driving force to drive the driven member to drive the positioning rod to perform the gear shifting operation. It can meet the driving habits of different drivers and has good practicality.

[0025] (2) The shift lever is inserted into the through hole and an anti-rotation structure is provided, which has the effect of easy disassembly and assembly, and allows the rotating parts to move better with the movement of the shift lever. The driving part and the shift lever are detachably connected, as are the driven part and the positioning rod, which are easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0026] (3) The anti-rotation structure is set as an anti-rotation groove and an anti-rotation part. When the shifting operation is performed, the anti-rotation part can slide in the anti-rotation groove, which helps to improve the smoothness of shifting.

[0027] (4) By setting up a shift guide, the shift guide moves with the shift lever during shifting operations, which helps to improve the stability of the shift lever during shifting operations. The cooperation between the guide part and the guide mating part makes it easy to install the shift lever in the shift guide, and allows the driver to replace the shift lever according to their driving habits or needs, and also facilitates maintenance; at the same time, the cooperation between the sliding part and the sliding drive mechanism can further improve the ease of operation, thereby facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the shift lever.

[0028] (5) The combination of the upper and lower mounting parts allows for easy disassembly of the mounting base for maintenance. The clearance section allows the shift lever to swing within the mounting base, thus enabling shifting. The combination of the ball joint cavity and the shift guide facilitates the movement of the shift guide along the shape of the ball joint cavity, further improving the stability of the shift lever during operation.

[0029] (6) The coordinated design of the drive rod and power transmission components facilitates the sliding of the sliding component, thereby making it easier to replace the shift lever. Simultaneously, the guide structure enhances the stability of the sliding component. The coordinated design of the guide rod and guide groove allows for both rotary and paddle shifting modes, improving the driving experience. The receiving groove helps to confine the guide rod to the mounting base, further enhancing the stability of the shifting operation.

[0030] Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle equipped with a gear shifter as described above.

[0031] The vehicle described in this invention, by applying the above-mentioned gear shifter, can reduce the space occupied in the vehicle interior, and by replacing different gear shift levers, it can adapt to the operation of the gear shift levers by drivers with different driving habits, thereby improving versatility. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the gear shifter described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gear shifter with the rotating gear shift lever as described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the mounting base described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the gear shifting guide structure described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding drive mechanism described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the shift lever and the first gear according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the first gear structure according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the two types of shift levers described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the shift guide component according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 10 for Figure 6 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0043] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the gear shifter described in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shifter described in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, in which the sliding member is positioned above the guide portion;

[0045] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shifter described in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, showing the sliding member releasing its obstruction of the guide portion.

[0046] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0047] 1. Gear shift lever; 101. Guide section; 102. Anti-rotation groove;

[0048] 2. Mounting base; 201. Upper mounting component; 202. Lower mounting component; 203. Clearance section; 204. Guide structure; 205. Receiving groove;

[0049] 3. Gear shift guide; 301. Through hole; 302. Guide mating part;

[0050] 4. Sliding component; 5. Sliding drive mechanism; 501. Drive rod; 502. Power transmission assembly; 5021. Second gear; 5022. Second rack;

[0051] 6. Positioning rod; 7. Gear shift guide; 701. Positioning guide groove;

[0052] 8. First gear; 801. Through hole; 802. Anti-rotation part;

[0053] 9. First rack; 901. Support; 902. Guide rod;

[0054] 10. Protrusion; 11. Protective cover;

[0055] 12. Gear shifter housing; 1201. Guide groove;

[0056] 13. Motor; 14. Bolt; 15. Circuit board; 16. Button; 17. Drive gear; 18. Driven gear. Detailed Implementation

[0057] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0058] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," and "back," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0059] Furthermore, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "connector" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in light of the specific circumstances.

[0060] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0061] Example 1

[0062] This embodiment relates to a gear shifter, which mainly improves the shifting actuator inside the gear shifter housing. When the gear shift lever is operated, the shifting actuator performs the shifting action of the gear shift lever. In order to better meet the operating habits of different drivers, the shifting actuator can bear both the rotational driving force of the gear shift lever and the swing driving force of the gear shift lever.

[0063] Based on the above design concept, an exemplary structure of the shifter in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 9As shown, the aforementioned shifting actuator mainly includes a driving member and a driven member disposed on the shifter housing 12, and the driving member and the driven member are connected by a transmission connection. The driving member is used to connect with the shift lever, and the driven member is used to connect with the positioning rod, and has the following two operating modes. First operating mode: The driving member rotates under the rotational driving force of the shift lever 1, causing the driven member to slide, and the sliding of the driven member drives the positioning rod 6 to move synchronously; Second operating mode: The driving member slides under the swing driving force of the shift lever 1, causing the driven member to slide, and the sliding of the driven member drives the positioning rod 6 to move synchronously.

[0064] Based on the above overall structural description, and in order to facilitate a better understanding of this embodiment, the structures of the driving member and the driven member will be explained first.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, the driving member includes a first gear 8 disposed on the shifter housing 12, and the driven member includes a first rack 9 that meshes with the first gear 8 and is disposed on the shifter housing 12, wherein both the first gear 8 and the first rack 9 are slidably disposed on the shifter housing 12.

[0066] Still refer to Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the shifter housing 12 is provided with a guide groove 1201. Relative to the side of the first gear 8 that meshes with the first rack 9, the other side of the first gear 8 is embedded in the guide groove 1201 so that the first gear 8 can move in a set direction.

[0067] A gear shift housing 12 is provided with Figure 6 Two mounting brackets (not shown) are spaced apart and each has a shaft hole. Guide rods 902 are provided at both ends of the first rack 9. The guide rods 902 are thinner than the first rack 9. By inserting the guide rods 902 into the two shaft holes, the first rack 9 can be guided to slide on the shifter housing 12. It should be noted that, for ease of assembly, the mounting brackets are preferably detachably connected to the shifter housing 12.

[0068] In a preferred embodiment, the first rack 9 is provided with a support portion 901 for supporting the first gear 8 to maintain the stability of the first gear 8. In this embodiment, the support portion 901 preferably includes a support plate provided on the first rack 9 to prevent the first gear 8 from falling off. It should be noted that, in addition to providing a support portion 901 on the first rack 9, a support portion 901 for supporting the first gear 8 can also be provided on the shifter housing 12. For example, a support plate, support rod, support frame, etc., are all feasible.

[0069] It should be noted that, in addition to the guide rod 902 and the mounting bracket, other guiding structures can also be provided between the first rack 9 and the shifter housing 12. For example, a guide groove for guiding the sliding of the first gear 8 can be provided on the shifter housing 12, and a guide block that can be embedded in the guide groove can be provided on the first rack 9.

[0070] In addition, to prevent the first gear 8 from disengaging from the guide groove 1201, a limiting structure can be provided between the first gear 8 and the shifter housing 12, such as limiting blocks provided near both ends within the guide groove 1201, to facilitate the movement of the first gear 8 within a preset range. It should be understood that a similar limiting mechanism can also be provided between the first rack 9 and the shifter housing 12.

[0071] It should also be noted that, in addition to the first gear 8, the driving component can also be a worm gear, and in this case, it is also feasible to use a worm that meshes with the worm gear as the driven component.

[0072] In a preferred embodiment, the drive component and the shift lever 1 are detachably connected, as in this embodiment. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first gear 8 has a through hole 801 at its center for inserting the bottom of the shift lever 1. The shift lever 1 is inserted into the through hole 801, and the diameter of the through hole 801 is larger than the diameter of the shift lever 1 to facilitate the insertion of the shift lever 1 into the through hole 801. In order for the actuator to perform rotary shifting operations, an anti-rotation structure is provided between the driving member and the shift lever 1, which is mainly used to prevent the driving member from rotating relative to the shift lever 1.

[0073] Still refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in order to realize both rotary shifting and paddle shifting operation modes at the same time, the anti-rotation structure preferably includes an anti-rotation part 802 provided in the through hole 801 and an anti-rotation groove 102 provided on the shift lever 1, and the anti-rotation part 802 is embedded in the anti-rotation groove 102, so that both rotary shifting and paddle shifting can be realized.

[0074] When performing a rotary gear shifting operation, the shift lever 1 rotates, the first gear 8 rotates accordingly, and the first rack 9 slides under the driving action of the first gear 8, thereby driving the positioning rod 6 to move relative to the shift guide 7, thus realizing the shifting operation.

[0075] When performing the shifting operation, the shift lever 1 is moved and swings. The first gear 8 is restricted by the guide groove 1201 on the shifter housing 12 and can only move under the action of the guide groove 1201. Due to the setting of the anti-rotation groove 102 and the anti-rotation part 802, the position of the anti-rotation part 802 in the anti-rotation groove 102 will change. It is equivalent to the anti-rotation part 802 sliding relative to the shift lever 1 in the anti-rotation groove 102. Therefore, the first gear 8 slides and drives the first rack 9 to slide, which helps to prevent the shift lever 1 from getting stuck during the shifting process.

[0076] In a preferred embodiment, the aforementioned anti-rotation part 802 is preferably rotatably mounted on a shaft disposed in the through hole 801. By configuring the anti-rotation part 802 as a shaft, the friction between the shift lever 1 and the first gear 8 is reduced during shifting operations, thereby improving shifting smoothness. Alternatively, the anti-rotation part 802 can also adopt other structures such as an anti-rotation rod or an anti-rotation plate, which can cooperate with the anti-rotation groove 102 to prevent the driving member from rotating relative to the shift lever 1.

[0077] As an alternative implementation, the driven member and the positioning rod 6 are detachably connected. Preferably, the first rack 9 is provided with a protrusion 10, and the positioning rod 6 is detachably connected to the protrusion 10, such as by screwing or snap-fitting, to facilitate assembly and disassembly and to improve the stability of the positioning rod 6 when sliding in the positioning guide groove 701. Of course, it is also possible for the positioning rod 6 and the protrusion 10 to be connected together by a non-detachable method such as welding.

[0078] Finally, it should be noted that in this embodiment, the positioning rod 6 preferably adopts a conventional structure in the prior art. Correspondingly, a shift guide 7 is provided on the shifter housing 12, the structure of which can be referred to Figure 9 As shown, the shift guide 7 is provided with a positioning guide groove 701, and the guide end of the positioning rod 6 abuts in the positioning guide groove 701. Preferably, the positioning guide groove 701 includes a plurality of grooves for locking the guide end of the positioning rod 6, the purpose of which is to hold the positioning rod 6 in that position after shifting gears.

[0079] The gear shifter in this embodiment also includes a gear shift mounting mechanism disposed on the gear shifter housing 12. In terms of overall structure, as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the gear shifting mounting mechanism includes a mounting base 2, a gear shifting guide 3, a sliding member 4, and a sliding drive mechanism 5.

[0080] The mounting base 2 is connected to the shifter housing 12. The shift guide 3 is movably connected to the mounting base 2 and has a through hole 301 for the shift lever 1 to pass through. The shift lever 1 has a guide part 101, and the shift guide 3 has a guide mating part 302. The guide part 101 and the guide mating part 302 cooperate to guide the shift guide 3 to move with the shift lever 1.

[0081] The slider 4 is mounted on the mounting base 2. The slider 4 is driven by the sliding drive mechanism 5 and can block one side of the guide part 101 to prevent the shift lever 1 from coming out of the through hole 301. The slider 4 can slide to release the obstruction of the guide part 101 without affecting the shift lever 1 coming out of the through hole 301.

[0082] It should be noted that the aforementioned mounting base 2 is fixedly mounted on the shifter housing 12, and the structure of the shifter housing 12 can refer to existing structures. The shift guide 3 is movably connected to the mounting base 2. This movable connection can preferably be a ball joint connection, that is, the shift guide 3 is constructed in a spherical shape, and the mounting base 2 is constructed with a ball joint cavity, which can improve the stability of the shift lever 1 when performing shifting operations.

[0083] Furthermore, the guide part 101 can rotate within the guide mating part 302, and can also enable the shift lever 1 to drive the shift guide 3 to move. The guide part 101 is locked in the guide mating part 302 by the sliding part 4, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the shift lever 1. The through hole 301 on the shift guide 3 is larger than the diameter of the shift lever 1, which can prevent the shift guide 3 from affecting the movement of the shift lever 1 during shifting operation.

[0084] like Figure 3 As shown, the mounting base 2 includes an upper mounting member 201 and a lower mounting member 202 that form a ball joint cavity. Both the upper mounting member 201 and the lower mounting member 202 are provided with clearance portions 203 to allow the shift lever 1 to swing freely on the mounting base 2. In this embodiment, the clearance portion 203 preferably adopts an elliptical clearance hole to avoid affecting the shifting operation of the shift lever 1. Of course, the clearance portion 203 can also adopt a clearance groove or other clearance structure.

[0085] In a preferred embodiment, the lower mounting component 202 is fixed to the shifter housing 12, and the upper mounting component 201 is fixed to the lower mounting component 202 with bolts 14, so as to facilitate disassembly and maintenance by personnel.

[0086] As a preferred implementation method, such as Figure 5 and combined Figure 11As shown, the sliding drive mechanism 5 includes a drive rod 501 and a power transmission assembly 502 that is drive rod 501 and sliding member 4. The sliding member 4 and the power transmission assembly 502 are disposed between the upper mounting member 201 and the lower mounting member 202. The drive rod 501 passes through the upper mounting member 201 and has an exposed end protruding from the upper mounting member 201 to facilitate driver operation.

[0087] However, it should be understood that when the protective cover 11 is provided, the exposed end of the drive rod 501 should be exposed outside the protective cover 11. The protective cover 11 should have a clearance hole to avoid the drive rod 501, and should also have a clearance hole to avoid the button 16. The installation method of the protective cover 11 and the button 16 can refer to the existing structure. The button 16 mentioned here is generally the P position button.

[0088] Specifically, the aforementioned drive rod 501 is used to drive the power transmission assembly 502 to move, and the power transmission assembly 502 drives the slider 4 to slide within the mounting base 2, thereby freeing it from the restriction of the guide part 101, thus facilitating the removal of the gear shift lever 1. Furthermore, the drive rod 501 is inserted into the mounting base 2, making it convenient for the driver to operate the drive rod 501.

[0089] In a preferred embodiment, the sliding direction of the slider 4 is orthogonal to the axial direction of the shift lever 1, and there are two sliders 4 arranged opposite each other. Each slider 4 is connected to the drive lever 501 by a power transmission assembly 502. Driven by the power transmission assembly 502, the two sliders 4 can move simultaneously to positions away from or close to each other, thus minimizing the space occupied by the mounting base 2. Furthermore, each slider 4 has a power rotation assembly on both sides, which improves the stability of the slider 4 during sliding and prevents jamming.

[0090] As a preferred option, it remains as follows Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the power transmission assembly 502 includes a second gear 5021 and a second rack 5022 that are meshed together. The second gear 5021 is mounted on the drive rod 501, and the second rack 5022 is mounted on the sliding member 4. Furthermore, the two second racks 5022 located on the same side of the two sliding members 4 mesh with the same second gear 5021, thus allowing one drive rod 501 to simultaneously drive the two sliding members 4, resulting in a relatively simple structure.

[0091] It should be noted that in the above structure, both sliding members 4 are slidably mounted on the mounting base 2. Alternatively, one sliding member 4 can be fixed while the other slidingly mounted. In this case, the second gear 5021 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 2, and there is no need for it to be connected to the fixed sliding member 4.

[0092] Furthermore, it should be noted that the slider 4 is preferably U-shaped, and the shift lever 1 is disposed inside the U-shape. The two side walls of the U-shaped slider 4 abut against the guide portion 101, which facilitates the stable positioning of the guide portion 101 within the guide mating portion 302.

[0093] In addition, such as Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a guide structure 204 is provided between the slider 4 and the upper mounting member 201, or between the slider 4 and the lower mounting member 202, for guiding the slider 4 to slide relative to the mounting base 2. This guide structure 204 is preferably a groove, in which the slider on the slider 4 slides, improving the stability of the slider 4 during sliding and preventing jamming.

[0094] As a preferred option, such as Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown in the illustration, in this embodiment, the guide portion 101 includes guide rods disposed on both sides of the shift lever 1. The guide mating portion 302 includes guide grooves corresponding to each guide rod disposed on the shift guide 3, with the guide rods on both sides respectively embedded in the guide grooves on the corresponding sides. The function of the guide rods and guide grooves is to ensure that during the rotary shifting operation, the shift lever 1 drives the shift guide 3 to rotate, and to facilitate the stability of the shift lever 1 during rotation.

[0095] In a preferred embodiment, the mounting base 2 has receiving grooves 205 on both sides, and the guide rods on both sides of the shift lever 1 are respectively embedded in the receiving grooves 205 on the corresponding sides. Specifically, the guide rods on the shift lever 1 are relatively long and are not only embedded in the guide grooves but also in the receiving grooves 205. Since the receiving grooves 205 are formed on the mounting base 2, the shift lever 1 can only be used for shifting gears by tossing.

[0096] It should be noted that when rotary shifting is required, shift lever 1 with a shorter guide rod can be used, so that both rotary and paddle shifting are possible. When only paddle shifting is required, shift lever 1 with a longer guide rod can be used.

[0097] In this embodiment, the gear shift lever mounting mechanism, through the setting of the gear shift guide 3, facilitates the improvement of the stability of the gear shift lever 1 during gear shifting operations. By restricting the guide rod within the guide groove, it is easy for the guide rod to rotate within the guide groove, thereby improving the smoothness of the gear shifting operation.

[0098] Furthermore, the sliding member 4 allows the guide rod to be positioned in the guide groove, facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the shift lever 1. Simultaneously, the sliding drive mechanism 5 facilitates the operation of the sliding member 4, thereby improving the ease of disassembly and assembly of the shift lever 1.

[0099] Finally, it should be noted that, still referring to Figure 1As shown, a circuit board 15 is also provided inside the gear shift housing 12. The circuit board 15 is provided with multiple Hall sensors (not shown in the figure). The multiple Hall sensors are arranged sequentially at intervals along the sliding direction of the first rack 9, and a magnet is provided on the first rack 9. After the first rack 9 slides, the Hall sensor corresponding to the magnet sends a voltage change signal to the CPU (central processing unit) on the main control circuit board. The CPU converts the voltage change signal into gear position information and controls the gear shift motor to run and perform the gear shifting action.

[0100] The gear shifter in this embodiment can meet the driving habits of different drivers, is easy to install and remove, and provides smooth gear shifting, thus having good practicality.

[0101] Example 2

[0102] This embodiment relates to a gear shifter, such as... Figures 10 to 13 As shown, it has a structure that is roughly the same as the shifter in Embodiment 1. The main difference is that the drive rod 501 does not extend out of the upper mounting part 201, but a drive part is provided in the shifter housing 12. The drive part and the drive rod 501 are connected in a transmission, and the drive part is used to output the rotational driving force that drives the drive rod 501 to rotate.

[0103] In a preferred embodiment, the drive unit adopts a motor 13 fixed in the shifter housing 12. A drive gear 17 is fixed on the output shaft of the motor 13, and a driven gear 18 is fixed on the drive rod 501. The drive gear 17 and the driven gear 18 are meshed and connected.

[0104] With this configuration, the output shaft of motor 13 rotates forward, driving the slider 4 to slide outward, thus releasing the slider 4 from obstructing the guide 101. The output shaft of motor 13 rotates in reverse, driving the slider 4 to slide inward, thus positioning the slider 4 above the guide 101.

[0105] It should be noted that, in order to facilitate the arrangement of the drive gear 17, a clearance portion for avoiding the drive gear 17 is provided on the mounting base 2, such as a clearance hole or a clearance groove. The clearance portion can be provided separately on the upper mounting member 201, separately on the lower mounting member 202, or simultaneously on both the upper mounting member 201 and the lower mounting member 202.

[0106] The gear shifter in this embodiment operates on the following principle: Operation is based on the P-gear button 16. The gear shift controller detects that the P-gear button's pressing time is between 5 and 8 seconds, and drives the motor 13 to rotate once. First, the motor 13 rotates clockwise. If it can be driven, the power supply stops after reaching the limit position, and the operation stops. If the motor 13 cannot be driven clockwise, it rotates counterclockwise. After reaching the limit position, the operation stops, completing one cycle. If the P-gear button's pressing time is less than 5 seconds, the vehicle is in P gear, and the motor 13 does not operate. If the P-gear button's pressing time is greater than 8 seconds, after the motor 13 is driven clockwise or counterclockwise to the limit position, it immediately reverses direction to return to the initial position. If the P-gear button is stuck, it is determined that the motor is not driven.

[0107] The shifter in this embodiment operates as follows: When the output shaft of the motor 13 rotates in the forward direction, it drives the drive gear 17 to rotate, and the driven gear 18 rotates synchronously, driving the drive rod 501 and the second gear 5021 to rotate synchronously. The two sliding parts 4 move away from each other, which can release the obstruction to the guide part 101. The shift lever 1 can freely enter and exit the through hole 301 for easy replacement. When the output shaft of the motor 13 rotates in the reverse direction, the two sliding parts 4 move closer to each other and are positioned above the guide part 101. At this time, the shift lever 1 cannot freely enter and exit the through hole 301.

[0108] In this embodiment, the gear shifter is equipped with a motor 13, which can be connected to a gear shift controller. This allows the gear shift controller to control the motor 13, thereby automatically driving the sliding member 14 to slide. When applied to a vehicle, this can enhance the vehicle's technological feel and quality.

[0109] Example 3

[0110] This embodiment relates to a vehicle equipped with the gear shifter described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2. By applying the gear shifter of Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, this vehicle is suitable for drivers with different driving habits, thus improving the vehicle's practicality and overall quality.

[0111] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A gear shifter, characterized in that: It includes a shifter housing (12), and a driving member and a driven member disposed on the shifter housing (12), wherein the driving member and the driven member are connected in a transmission manner; The driving component is used to connect with the shift lever (1), and the driven component is used to connect with the positioning lever (6); The active component receives the rotational or oscillating driving force of the shift lever (1), which drives the driven component to slide and thus drives the positioning rod (6) to move. The active component is provided with a through hole (801), and the shift lever (1) is inserted into the through hole (801); An anti-rotation structure is provided between the active component and the shift lever (1), the anti-rotation structure being used to prevent the active component from rotating relative to the shift lever (1); The driving component includes a first gear (8), and the driven component includes a first rack (9) that meshes with the first gear (8). The shifter housing (12) and / or the first rack (9) are provided with a support portion (901) for supporting the first gear (8); the shifter housing (12) is provided with a guide groove (1201), and the other side of the first gear (8) is embedded in the guide groove (1201) relative to the side of the first gear (8) that meshes with the first rack (9); The first rack (9) is slidably disposed on the gear shift housing (12).

2. The gear shifter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-rotation structure includes an anti-rotation part (802) disposed in the through hole (801) and an anti-rotation groove (102) disposed on the shift lever (1). The anti-rotation part (802) is embedded in the anti-rotation groove (102).

3. The gear shifter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The active component and the shift lever (1) are detachably connected; and / or, The driven member is detachably connected to the positioning rod (6).

4. The gear shifter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The gear shift housing (12) is provided with a gear shift lever mounting mechanism, which includes a mounting base (2), a gear shift guide (3), a sliding member (4), and a sliding drive mechanism (5). The mounting base (2) is connected to the gear shift housing (12); the gear shift guide (3) is movably connected to the mounting base (2), and the gear shift guide (3) is provided with a through hole (301) for the gear shift lever (1) to pass through. The shift lever (1) is provided with a guide part (101), and the shift guide (3) is provided with a guide mating part (302). The guide part (101) and the guide mating part (302) cooperate to guide the shift guide (3) to move with the shift lever (1). The sliding member (4) is disposed on the mounting base (2) and connected to the power output end of the sliding drive mechanism (5). The sliding member (4) slides and can block the guide part (101) or release the obstruction of the guide part (101).

5. The gear shifter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting base (2) includes an upper mounting member (201) and a lower mounting member (202) that form a ball joint cavity. The shift guide (3) is ball-jointed in the ball-joint cavity, and both the upper mounting part (201) and the lower mounting part (202) are provided with a clearance part (203) for avoiding the shift lever (1).

6. The gear shifter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sliding drive mechanism (5) includes a drive rod (501) and a power transmission assembly (502) that is drive rod (501) and sliding member (4) connected in a transmission manner. The sliding member (4) and the power transmission assembly (502) are disposed between the upper mounting member (201) and the lower mounting member (202); The drive rod (501) passes through the upper mounting member (201) and has an exposed end that protrudes outside the upper mounting member (201), or the shifter housing (12) is provided with a drive unit for outputting rotational driving force, and the drive rod (501) is connected to the drive unit.

7. The gear shifter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sliding members (4) are two oppositely arranged, and each sliding member (4) is provided with the power transmission assembly (502) between it and the drive rod (501).

8. The gear shifter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The power transmission assembly (502) includes a second gear (5021) and a second rack (5022) that are meshed together. The second gear (5021) is disposed on the drive rod (501), and the second rack (5022) is disposed on the sliding member (4).

9. The gear shifter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The drive unit includes a motor (13), and a drive gear (17) is provided on the output shaft of the motor (13). A driven gear (18) is provided on the drive rod (501) and meshes with the drive gear (17).

10. The gear shifter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sliding direction of the slider (4) is orthogonal to the axial direction of the shift lever (1); A guide structure (204) is provided between the slider (4) and the upper mounting member (201), or between the slider (4) and the lower mounting member (202), the guide structure (204) being used to guide the slider (4) to slide relative to the mounting base (2).

11. The shifter according to any one of claims 5-10, characterized in that: The guide section (101) includes guide rods disposed on both sides of the shift lever (1); The guide mating part (302) includes a guide groove disposed on the shift guide (3) corresponding to each of the guide rods, and the guide rods on both sides are respectively embedded in the guide grooves on the corresponding sides.

12. The gear shifter according to claim 11, characterized in that: Both sides of the mounting base (2) are provided with receiving grooves (205); The guide rods on both sides are also respectively embedded in the corresponding receiving grooves (205).

13. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is equipped with a gear shifter as described in any one of claims 1-12.

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