A ball-type vehicle door window switch, vehicle and method thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a ball type vehicle door and window switch, a vehicle and a method thereof. The ball type vehicle door and window switch comprises an outer shell, an inner shell, a ball and a position sensor. Micro switches are arranged at both ends of the inner shell. The inner shell is connected with the outer shell through an inner shell rotating shaft and can rotate around the axis of the inner shell rotating shaft, thereby being capable of triggering the micro switches to lock or unlock the vehicle door. The ball is connected with the inner shell through a main rotating shaft and can rotate around the axis of the main rotating shaft. A limiting shaft is arranged at one end of the main rotating shaft. The limiting shaft is located in the outer shell and can move along the axis of the main rotating shaft, thereby being connected with the main rotating shaft or being disconnected from the main rotating shaft. The position sensor is used for acquiring the rotating angle of the limiting shaft. The vehicle door switch and the vehicle window lifting are integrated.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle door and window switch, and particularly relates to a ball type vehicle door and window switch, an automobile and a method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present application and do not necessarily constitute the prior art.

[0003] With the progress of the times, the public aesthetic culture gradually moves towards minimalism. More and more in-vehicle buttons or devices are integrated into the screen. However, the existing lifting of the window and the opening and closing of the door are controlled by different switches or buttons, which do not conform to the minimalist style in terms of button or switch setting, and the existing window lifting function uses a switch type. This way can control the lifting of the window, but cannot accurately control the opening and closing degree of the window. SUMMARY

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a ball type vehicle door and window switch, an automobile and a method thereof, which integrates the door switch and the window lifting function together and can realize stepless adjustment of the window.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] In a first aspect, a ball type vehicle door and window switch is provided, comprising an outer shell, an inner shell, a ball and a position sensor. The inner ends of the outer shell are respectively provided with micro switches. The inner shell is connected with the outer shell through an inner shell rotating shaft and can rotate around the axis of the inner shell rotating shaft, thereby being able to touch the micro switches to lock or unlock the door. The ball is connected with the inner shell through a main rotating shaft and can rotate around the axis of the main rotating shaft. One end of the main rotating shaft is provided with a limiting shaft, which is located in the outer shell and can move along the axis of the main rotating shaft to be connected with or disconnected from the main rotating shaft. The position sensor is used to obtain the rotation angle of the limiting shaft.

[0007] Further, the inner shell is embedded in the outer shell, and the ball is placed in the inner shell and can leak out of the inner shell.

[0008] Further, a circular ring is arranged outside the ball, and a groove matched with the circular ring is arranged inside the inner shell. When the ball is connected with the inner shell, the circular ring is located in the groove.

[0009] Further, the axis of the inner shell rotating shaft is perpendicular to the axis of the main rotating shaft, and the axial direction of the circular ring is the same as the axis of the main rotating shaft.

[0010] Further, one end of the limiting shaft is connected with a micro push rod, and the other end faces the main rotating shaft. The micro push rod is connected with a mistaken touch prevention switch.

[0011] Further, the first gear is arranged at the end of the main rotating shaft close to the limiting shaft, and the second gear is arranged at the end of the limiting shaft close to the main rotating shaft, and when the limiting shaft is connected with the main rotating shaft, the first gear is engaged with the second gear.

[0012] Further, the inclined edges are arranged at the two ends of the bottom of the inner shell in the rotating direction, and when the inner shell rotates around the inner shell rotating shaft, the inclined edges can be parallel to the inner bottom surface of the outer shell.

[0013] Further, the limiting spring is arranged between the outer shell and the inner shell.

[0014] In the second aspect, the application provides an automobile comprising the ball-type door window switch.

[0015] In the third aspect, the application provides a control method of the ball-type door window switch.

[0016] The limiting shaft is disconnected with the main rotating shaft, the ball is pushed, the inner shell rotates around the axis of the inner shell rotating shaft, the inner shell touches the micro switch at one end of the outer shell, and the door is locked or unlocked;

[0017] The limiting shaft is connected with the main rotating shaft, the ball rotates around the main rotating shaft, and the rising or falling of the window is controlled.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the application has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The application integrates the control of the rising and falling of the window and the control of the unlocking and locking of the door, so that the button for controlling the unlocking and locking of the door and the rising and falling of the window is simplified, and the aesthetic requirement of the public for minimalism is met.

[0020] 2. The application obtains the rotating angle of the limiting shaft through the position sensor, controls the rising and falling position of the window according to the rotating angle of the limiting shaft, realizes stepless adjustment of the rising and falling of the window, and enables the window to stay at any height.

[0021] 3. The application further provides the anti-mis-touch switch, and only when the anti-mis-touch switch is opened, the ball is rolled to control the rising and falling of the window, so that the rising and falling of the window is prevented when the ball is mis-touched.

[0022] 4. The application provides the inclined edges at the two ends of the bottom of the inner shell, so that when the inner shell rotates around the inner shell rotating shaft, the micro switch can be more accurately touched through the inclined edges at the two ends of the bottom of the inner shell, and accurate control of the unlocking and locking of the door is realized.

[0023] The advantages of the additional aspects of the application will be partially given in the following description, partially become obvious from the following description, or be understood through the practice of the application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, are included to provide a further understanding of the application, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, the embodiments of the application, and explanations of the embodiments thereof, serve to explain the application, and do not constitute an improper limitation on the application.

[0025] Figure 1 A front view of the switch is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0026] Figure 2 A side view of the switch is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0027] Figure 3 A bottom view of the switch is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0028] Figure 4 An axial view of the switch is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0029] Figure 5 An axial view of the sphere is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0030] Figure 6 A schematic view of the outer shell structure is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0031] Figure 7 A front view of the structure of the switch after removing the shell cover is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0032] Figure 8 A side view of the structure of the switch after removing the shell cover is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0033] Figure 9 A bottom view of the structure of the switch after removing the shell cover is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0034] Figure 10 A rear view of the structure of the switch after removing the shell cover is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0035] Figure 11 An axial view of the structure of the switch after removing the shell cover is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0036] Figure 12 A schematic view of the main rotating shaft and the limiting shaft structure is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0037] Figure 13 A bottom view of the inner shell is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0038] Figure 14 A front view of the inner shell is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0039] Figure 15 A side view of the inner shell is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0040] Figure 16 A top view of the inner shell is disclosed for an embodiment;

[0041] Figure 17 A perspective view of the inner housing is disclosed as an example.

[0042] Wherein: 1, ball, 2, outer housing, 3, housing cover plate, 4, inner housing rotating shaft, 5, position sensor hole, 6, limit spring, 7, inner housing rotating hole, 8, position sensor, 9, micro switch, 10, main rotating shaft, 11, limit shaft, 12, rotating shaft mounting hole, 13, inner housing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The application is further described below in conjunction with the drawings and examples.

[0044] It should be noted that the following detailed description is exemplary and is intended to provide further explanation of the present application. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs.

[0045] Example 1

[0046] In this example, a ball-type vehicle door and window switch is disclosed, which integrates the vehicle door switch and window lifting, as shown in Figures 1-16 The outer housing 2 is internally provided with a micro switch 9 at each end, the inner housing 13 is connected to the outer housing 2 through the inner housing rotating shaft 4 and can rotate around the axis of the inner housing rotating shaft 4, thereby being able to actuate the micro switch 9 to lock or unlock the vehicle door; the ball 1 is connected to the inner housing through the main rotating shaft 10 and can rotate around the axis of the main rotating shaft 10; the limit shaft 11 is located inside the outer housing 2 and can move along the axial direction of the main rotating shaft 10, thereby being connected to or disconnected from the main rotating shaft 10; the position sensor 8 is used to obtain the rotation angle of the limit shaft 11.

[0047] As shown in Figures 7-11 In this embodiment, the inner housing 13 is embedded in the outer housing 2, and the ball 1 is placed in the inner housing and can leak out of the inner housing.

[0048] In order to facilitate operation, the axis of the inner housing rotating shaft is perpendicular to the axis of the main rotating shaft 10, and preferably, the axial direction of the main rotating shaft 10 is consistent with the length direction of the vehicle body, so that the lifting of the window can be controlled by rolling the ball upward or downward.

[0049] The axis of the inner housing rotating shaft is consistent with the width direction of the vehicle body, and the unlocking or locking of the vehicle door can be controlled by pushing the ball forward or backward to drive the inner housing to rotate.

[0050] As shown in Figure 5As shown, the sphere 1 disclosed in this embodiment has an appearance similar to Uranus. A ring is set around the outside of the sphere 1. By pushing the ring, the inner shell and the sphere 1 as a whole can rotate slightly around the rotation axis 4 of the inner shell.

[0051] A through hole is provided on the sphere 1, through which the sphere 1 is mounted on the main rotating shaft 10.

[0052] Preferably, the central axis of the through hole is coaxial with the central axis of the ring. The sphere 1 is mounted on the main rotating shaft 10 through the through hole.

[0053] In order to fit the outer ring of the sphere, this embodiment also provides a groove in the inner shell that fits the outer ring of the sphere. When the sphere is connected to the inner shell, the ring is located in the groove.

[0054] like Figures 13-17 As shown, the inner shell 13 has a cavity for accommodating the sphere 1. The upper and lower parts of the cavity are provided with sphere protrusion holes, and both sphere protrusion holes are connected to the cavity for accommodating the sphere 1. The inner shell is also provided with a rotating shaft mounting hole 12, which is connected to the cavity. The cavity is also provided with a groove that matches the outer ring of the sphere. The sphere 1 is placed in the cavity for accommodating the sphere 1, and the outer ring of the sphere is placed in the groove. Part of the surface of the sphere 1 can be exposed from the upper and lower sphere protrusion holes. The main rotating shaft 10 passes through the rotating shaft mounting hole 12 and the through hole on the sphere 1, connecting the sphere to the inner shell. The main rotating shaft 10 can drive the sphere 1 to rotate around its own axis.

[0055] Preferably, there is a gap between the sphere and the inner shell to facilitate the rotation of the sphere.

[0056] In this embodiment, an inner shell rotation hole 7 is provided on the inner shell, the inner shell is embedded in the outer shell 2, the inner shell rotation shaft 4 is connected to the outer shell, and the inner shell rotation shaft passes through the inner shell rotation hole 7, thereby realizing the connection between the inner shell and the outer shell through the inner shell rotation shaft. At the same time, the inner shell disclosed in this embodiment can drive the ball to rotate together around the axis of the inner shell rotation shaft 4.

[0057] In this embodiment, the outer shell 2 is provided with an inner shell mounting cavity, and the inner shell is installed in the inner shell mounting cavity. The outer shell 2 is also provided with a limiting shaft mounting through hole, and the limiting shaft is installed in the limiting shaft mounting through hole and can move axially along the limiting shaft mounting through hole.

[0058] The axial direction of the mounting hole for the limiting shaft is the same as the axial direction of the main rotating shaft. When the limiting shaft moves along the axial direction of the mounting hole, it can connect to the main rotating shaft and disconnect from it. When the limiting shaft is connected to the main rotating shaft, it can rotate synchronously with the main rotating shaft. When the limiting shaft is disconnected from the main rotating shaft, the main rotating shaft rotates but cannot drive the limiting shaft to rotate.

[0059] The limit shaft is connected to the position sensor 8, which is used to obtain the rotation angle of the limit shaft. The position sensor 8 also sends the rotation angle of the limit shaft to the controller, which controls the window to rise or fall according to the rotation angle.

[0060] Preferably, both the limiting shaft and the position sensor 8 are installed in the mounting through hole of the limiting shaft, and both are able to move axially along the mounting through hole of the limiting shaft.

[0061] One end of the limit shaft 11 is connected to the micro-motion push rod, and the other end faces the main rotating shaft for connection with the main rotating shaft. The micro-motion push rod is connected to the anti-accidental contact switch. When the anti-accidental contact switch is pressed and opened, the micro-motion push rod pushes the limit shaft to connect with the main rotating shaft. When the anti-accidental contact switch is not pressed, i.e., when the anti-accidental contact switch is in the closed state, the micro-motion push rod drives the limit shaft to disconnect from the main rotating shaft.

[0062] A first gear is provided at one end of the main rotating shaft 10 near the limiting shaft 11, and a second gear is provided at one end of the limiting shaft near the main rotating shaft. When the limiting shaft is connected to the main rotating shaft, the first gear and the second gear mesh; when the limiting shaft is disconnected from the main rotating shaft, the first gear and the second gear disengage.

[0063] like Figures 7-11 As shown, in this embodiment, micro switches 9 are respectively provided at both ends inside the outer shell 2. When the inner shell rotates around the axis of rotation of the inner shell, it can activate the micro switch 9 at one end of the outer shell 2, thereby controlling the car door to lock or unlock it.

[0064] Preferably, two microswitches are provided at one end of the outer casing near the front of the vehicle. When the inner casing touches the two microswitches at this end, the door is locked.

[0065] Two microswitches are installed at one end of the outer shell near the rear of the vehicle. When the inner shell touches the two microswitches at this end, the door unlocks.

[0066] In order to ensure that the micro switch 9 on the outer shell 2 can be accurately activated when the inner shell rotates around the inner shell rotation axis, this embodiment provides inclined edges at both ends of the bottom of the inner shell in the rotation direction. The inclined edges form a set angle with the horizontal plane. When the inner shell rotates around the inner shell rotation axis, the inclined edges can be made parallel to the bottom surface of the outer shell, thereby accurately activating the micro switch 9 and realizing accurate control of the door unlocking and locking.

[0067] In addition, the embodiment further sets a limiting spring 6 between the inner shell and the outer shell, which can limit the rotation angle of the inner shell 6 and help the inner shell 6 reset to the initial position.

[0068] The ball of the embodiment is also provided with anti-skid lines, and the appearance is similar to that of Uranus, that is, a circular ring exists on the outer circle of the ball, which facilitates the user to pull.

[0069] The inner shell and the outer shell of the embodiment form a shell, the shell is connected with a shell cover plate 3, the shell cover plate 3 covers the surface of the shell, only part of the ball leaks out of the shell cover plate 3, and the structure in the shell is protected through the shell cover plate 3.

[0070] The ball type vehicle door and window switch disclosed in the embodiment is pressed down when the vehicle window needs to be controlled to rise or fall, so that the limiting shaft is connected with the main rotating shaft, the rolling ball is rolled, the main rotating shaft, the limiting shaft and the ball rotate around the axis line of the main rotating shaft at the same time, the position sensor obtains the rotation angle of the limiting shaft, and the controller controls the vehicle window to rise or fall according to the rotation angle of the limiting shaft. When the vehicle door needs to be controlled to be unlocked or locked, the anti-misoperation switch is in an unpressed state, the circular ring on the ball is pushed, so that the ball and the inner shell rotate around the inner shell rotating shaft at the same time, so that the inner shell triggers the micro switch at one end of the outer shell, and the vehicle door is unlocked or locked.

[0071] The ball type vehicle door and window switch disclosed in the embodiment integrates the control of the rising and falling of the vehicle window and the unlocking and locking of the vehicle door, so that the button for controlling the unlocking and locking of the vehicle door and the rising and falling of the vehicle window is simplified, and the aesthetic requirement of the public for minimalism is met.

[0072] The embodiment further sets an anti-misoperation switch, and only when the anti-misoperation switch is opened, the rolling ball is used to control the rising and falling of the vehicle window, so that the rising and falling control of the vehicle window is prevented when the ball is misoperated.

[0073] Embodiment 2

[0074] In this embodiment, a kind of automobile is disclosed, including the ball type vehicle door and window switch disclosed in embodiment 1.

[0075] Embodiment 3

[0076] In this embodiment, the control method of the ball type vehicle door and window switch disclosed in embodiment 1 is disclosed, comprising:

[0077] The limiting shaft is disconnected with the main rotating shaft, the ball is pushed, the inner shell rotates around the axis line of the inner shell rotating shaft, the inner shell triggers the micro switch in one end of the outer shell, and the vehicle door is locked or unlocked.

[0078] The limiting shaft is connected with the main rotating shaft, so that the ball rotates around the main rotating shaft, and the vehicle window is controlled to rise or fall.

[0079] Finally, it should be noted that: the above examples are used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not to limit them, although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above examples, those skilled in the art should understand that: the specific embodiments of the present application can still be modified or replaced by the equivalent, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, any modification or equivalent replacement, which should be covered within the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A ball-type door window switch characterized by comprising: The application relates to a ball type vehicle door window switch, which comprises an outer shell, an inner shell, a ball and a position sensor; two micro switches are arranged at the two ends of the inner shell; the inner shell is connected with the outer shell through an inner shell rotating shaft and can rotate around the axis of the inner shell rotating shaft, and then can touch the micro switches to lock or unlock the vehicle door; the ball is connected with the inner shell through a main rotating shaft and can rotate around the axis of the main rotating shaft; a limiting shaft is arranged at one end of the main rotating shaft, one end of the limiting shaft is connected with a micro push rod, the other end of the limiting shaft faces the main rotating shaft, the micro push rod is connected with an anti-misoperation switch, the limiting shaft is located in the outer shell and can move along the axis of the main rotating shaft to be connected with the main rotating shaft or disconnected from the main rotating shaft; and the position sensor is used for acquiring the rotating angle of the limiting shaft.

2. A ball-type door window switch according to claim 1, wherein The inner shell is embedded in the outer shell, and the ball is placed in the inner shell and can leak out of the inner shell.

3. A ball-type door window switch according to claim 1, wherein A circular ring is arranged outside the ball, a groove matched with the circular ring is arranged inside the inner shell, and the circular ring is located in the groove when the ball is connected with the inner shell.

4. A ball-type door window switch according to claim 1, wherein The axis of the inner shell rotating shaft is perpendicular to the axis of the main rotating shaft, and the axial direction of the circular ring is the same as the axial direction of the main rotating shaft.

5. A ball-type door window switch according to claim 1, wherein A first gear is arranged at one end of the main rotating shaft close to the limiting shaft, and a second gear is arranged at one end of the limiting shaft close to the main rotating shaft, the first gear and the second gear are engaged when the limiting shaft is connected with the main rotating shaft.

6. A ball-type door window switch according to claim 1, wherein Inclined edges are arranged at the two ends of the rotating direction of the bottom of the inner shell, and the inclined edges are parallel to the inner bottom surface of the outer shell when the inner shell rotates around the inner shell rotating shaft.

7. A ball-type door window switch according to claim 1, wherein A limiting spring is arranged between the outer shell and the inner shell.

8. An automobile characterized by comprising: The application further discloses a ball type vehicle door window switch.

9. A control method of a ball-type door window switch according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The application further discloses a ball type vehicle door window switch. The limiting shaft is disconnected from the main rotating shaft, the ball is pushed, the inner shell rotates around the axis of the inner shell rotating shaft, the inner shell touches the micro switch at one end of the outer shell, and the vehicle door is locked or unlocked; The limiting shaft is connected with the main rotating shaft, the ball rotates around the main rotating shaft, and the vehicle window is controlled to be lifted or lowered.

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