Automobile gear combination switch

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of automobiles, in particular to an automobile gear combination switch which comprises a shell internally provided with a control panel. The mode switch mechanism is installed in the shell and electrically connected with the control panel, a button groove is formed in one side of the shell, a button assembly is arranged in the button groove in a matched mode, the button assembly slides relative to the shell, and the button assembly is used for controlling a switch of the mode switch mechanism; the gear selecting switch mechanism comprises a gear-up assembly and a gear-down assembly, the gear-up assembly and the gear-down assembly are both installed in the shell and electrically connected to the control panel, a sliding groove is formed in one side of the shell, a pushing assembly is arranged at the position of the sliding groove, and the pushing assembly slides relative to the shell; and the pushing assembly is used for controlling the on-off of the shift-up assembly or the on-off of the shift-down assembly. The combined switch has the effects of optimizing the structure of the combined switch and reducing the production cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobiles, and in particular to an automobile gear combination switch. Background Art

[0002] With the development of automobile technology, especially the advancement of new energy vehicles and autonomous driving technology, the requirements for the operating convenience, safety and intelligence of automobile shifting systems are becoming increasingly higher.

[0003] Existing manual-automatic automobile gear combination switches mostly use a copper sheet sliding contact method, and the switching of different gears is achieved by sliding the metal copper sheet on the conductive path. The operation is convenient, but it requires the development of more molds and requires precise processing technology, and has high dust prevention requirements. In a dusty environment, dust can easily enter the sliding contact area, resulting in poor contact or even short circuit, causing system failure; multiple adjustments and calibrations are also required during the assembly process, which increases the difficulty and time cost of production, and the cost of the entire product is high. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to optimize the structure of a combination switch and reduce production costs, the present application provides a vehicle gear combination switch.

[0005] The present application provides a vehicle gear combination switch, which adopts the following technical solution: A vehicle gear combination switch, comprising: A housing having a control panel disposed therein; A mode switch mechanism is installed in the housing and is electrically connected to the control panel. A button slot is provided on one side of the housing. A button assembly is matched in the button slot. The button assembly slides with the housing. The button assembly is used to control the switch of the mode switch mechanism. The gear selection switch mechanism includes an upshift component and a downshift component, both of which are installed in the shell and electrically connected to the control board. A sliding groove is provided on one side of the shell, and a pushing component is provided at the sliding groove. The pushing component slides with the shell, and the pushing component is used to control the switch of the upshift component or the switch of the downshift component. When the pushing component slides to the upshift component, the upshift component transmits an upshift signal to the control board; when the pushing component slides to the downshift component, the downshift component transmits a downshift signal to the control board.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to switch to manual mode, the button assembly is pressed to switch to manual mode. When it is necessary to adjust the gear position, the push assembly is pushed to adjust the gear up or down, and the signal transmission of the gear up signal or the gear down signal is completed, so that the gear shifting operation is convenient and fast. By setting the button assembly and the push assembly, the possibility of dust entering the shell and being retained in the contact area is reduced, thereby reducing the possibility of poor contact or short circuit, improving the stability of mechanical triggering, optimizing the combination switch structure, and reducing production costs.

[0007] Optionally, the shell includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the inner wall of the upper shell is fitted with the outer wall of the lower shell, the bottom of the upper shell is provided with a first limiting groove, the outer wall of the lower shell is provided with a first limiting piece, the first limiting piece is snapped into the first limiting groove, the lower shell is fixed to the upper shell through the first limiting piece, the outer wall of the lower shell is connected with a second limiting piece, and the bottom of the upper shell is provided with a second limiting groove matching the second limiting piece.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the shell is divided into an upper shell and a lower shell, and is quickly fixed by using the first limiting groove and the first limiting member, thereby reducing the complex mold development and multiple adjustment and calibration processes in the traditional method, thereby significantly reducing production costs.

[0009] Optionally, the mode switch mechanism includes a sliding member, a sliding spring and a mode micro switch, the sliding member slides on the shell through the button assembly, one end of the sliding spring is connected to the sliding member, and the end of the sliding spring away from the sliding member is connected to the inner wall of the shell, the sliding member is provided with a mode switch contact surface, the mode micro switch is electrically connected to the control panel, the mode micro switch is provided with a mode switch contact member, and the mode switch contact surface is electrically connected to the mode switch contact member.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the sliding member cooperates with the button assembly, so that when the user presses the button, the sliding member can move quickly and trigger the circuit connection, thereby quickly switching modes, improving the efficiency and accuracy of signal transmission, and thus enhancing the working performance of the entire combination switch.

[0011] Optionally, the button assembly includes a button member, a button spring, a button positioning column and an italic member, the button member is inserted into the button groove, the button member is slidably connected to the shell, a notch is provided at the bottom of the button member, one end of the button spring is inserted into the notch of the button member, one end of the button spring away from the button member is abutted against the inner wall of the shell, the button positioning column is connected to the inner bottom wall of the shell, the button positioning column is connected to the inner bottom wall of the shell, the button positioning column is used to guide the elastic direction of the button spring, the italic member is connected to the outer wall of the button member, the bottom of the italic member is provided with an inclined surface, and the inclined surface of the italic member is used to control the switch of the mode switch mechanism.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the button member is slidably connected to the shell, and the button spring provides a stable restoring force for the button member, so that the button member can quickly reset after being pressed. The inclined surface design of the italic member enables the inclined surface of the italic member to push the mode switch mechanism when the user presses the button member, thereby triggering the switch of the mode switch mechanism, realizing the mode switching function, simplifying the assembly process, improving the accuracy and reliability of the operation, and enhancing the user's operating experience.

[0013] Optionally, a fixing column is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell, and the fixing column is frame-shaped and arranged on the outside of the button member. The outer wall of the button member is connected to a guide member, and the guide member is located between adjacent fixing columns. The outer wall of the guide member is in contact with the fixing column.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, a guide member is provided on the outer wall of the button member, and a fixed column is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell. The fixed column is arranged in a frame shape around the outside of the button member, thereby reducing the possibility of the button member being offset or stuck when subjected to external force, thereby enhancing the reliability of the overall structure. At the same time, the cooperation between the guide member and the fixed column reduces frictional resistance and improves the smoothness of pressing the button member.

[0015] Optionally, the pushing assembly includes a contact plate, a sliding handle and a positioning component, the contact plate is used to control the switch of the upshift assembly or the switch of the downshift assembly, the top wall of the contact plate is fitted with the inner top wall of the shell, the contact plate is located at the sliding groove, the top of the contact plate is connected to the sliding handle, the sliding handle is fitted with the groove wall of the sliding groove, and the positioning component is used to fix the position of the contact plate.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the contact plate fits tightly against the inner top wall of the shell, reducing the vibration generated when the contact plate moves, improving the smoothness and reliability of the operation, and at the same time, the contact plate fits tightly against the groove wall of the sliding groove, reducing the possibility of dust entering the internal contact area and enhancing the overall dustproof performance.

[0017] Optionally, the positioning component includes a positioning member, a return member and a return spring, the top of the positioning member is connected to the bottom of the contact plate, the positioning member is provided with a return groove, the return member is inserted into the return groove, two return members are provided, which are respectively located at the two ends of the sliding direction of the positioning member, the two return members are respectively used to slide to the upshift assembly and the downshift assembly, a positioning surface is provided at one end of the return member away from the positioning member, a return hole is provided at one end of the return member away from the positioning surface, and both ends of the return spring are respectively inserted into the return holes.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the two return parts are respectively located at the two ends of the sliding direction of the positioning part, so that the upshift assembly and the downshift assembly have independent return parts for locking, reducing the possibility of misoperation and position deviation. Under the action of the return spring, the jamming phenomenon caused by the failure of a single return part is reduced, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the overall operation.

[0019] Optionally, the positioning member is provided with a positioning groove, the positioning groove is connected with the return groove, a protrusion is provided on the side of the return member away from the positioning surface, the protrusion of the return member is located in the positioning groove, and an external groove is provided on the outer side of the positioning member, and the external groove is connected to the return groove and the positioning groove.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the positioning groove and the return groove are connected, and the protrusion of the return member is located in the positioning groove, so that the return member can slide in the positioning groove, thereby realizing effective fixation and precise positioning of the contact plate position. The external groove is not only convenient for observing the working condition of the return spring, but also can easily replace the return spring in the external groove when necessary, thereby improving the convenience of maintenance and overhaul.

[0021] Optionally, the inner bottom wall of the shell is connected to a guide rail, and the bottom wall of the positioning member is connected to a positioning block, the positioning blocks are respectively located on both sides of the guide rail, and one side of the positioning block is in contact with the outer wall rail of the guide rail.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooperation between the guide rail and the positioning block can effectively guide the sliding of the positioning member, improve the stability of the positioning member during the sliding process, reduce the possibility of upshift or downshift signal transmission errors caused by sliding deviation, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the operation.

[0023] Optionally, the shift-up component includes a shift-up microswitch and a shift-up switch contact sheet, the shift-up microswitch is electrically connected to the control panel, the shift-up microswitch is provided with a shift-up switch contact piece, the shift-up switch contact piece is located at the bottom of the shift-up switch contact sheet, the shift-up switch contact sheet is connected to the shift-up microswitch, and the pushing component electrically connects the shift-up switch contact piece to the shift-up switch contact sheet by pushing the shift-up switch contact sheet.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the shift-up switch contact piece is arranged at the bottom of the shift-up switch contact sheet, thereby reducing the possibility of dust being trapped in the contact area between the shift-up switch contact piece and the shift-up switch contact sheet, thereby reducing the possibility of poor contact or short circuit.

[0025] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. When it is necessary to switch to manual mode, press the button assembly to switch to manual mode. When it is necessary to adjust the gear position, push the push assembly to adjust the gear up or down, complete the signal transmission of the gear up signal or the gear down signal, and thus the gear shifting operation is convenient and fast. By setting the button assembly and the push assembly, the possibility of dust entering the shell and staying in the contact area is reduced, thereby reducing the possibility of poor contact or short circuit, improving the stability of mechanical triggering, optimizing the structure of the combination switch, and reducing production costs. 2. The button is connected to the housing by sliding, and the button spring provides a stable restoring force for the button, so that the button can be quickly reset after being pressed. The inclined surface design of the italic part enables the inclined surface of the italic part to push the mode switch mechanism when the user presses the button, thereby triggering the switch of the mode switch mechanism to realize the mode switching function, simplify the assembly process, improve the accuracy and reliability of the operation, and enhance the user's operating experience; 3. The positioning groove is connected with the return groove, and the protrusion of the return member is located in the positioning groove, so that the return member can slide in the positioning groove, thereby realizing effective fixation and precise positioning of the contact plate. The external groove is not only convenient for observing the working condition of the return spring, but also can easily replace the return spring in the external groove when necessary, thereby improving the convenience of maintenance and overhaul. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in the embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the split structure of the upper shell and the lower shell in the embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the positions of the button spring and the sliding spring in the embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving component in the embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the positions of the positioning block and the guide rail in the embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Description of reference numerals: 1. Shell; 11. Upper shell; 111. Button slot; 112. Slide slot; 113. First limit slot; 114. Fixed column; 12. Lower shell; 121. First limit member; 122. Second limit member; 2. Mode switch mechanism; 21. Slide member; 22. Slide spring; 23. Mode micro switch; 24. Mode switch contact surface; 25. Mode switch contact member; 3. Control panel; 4. Button assembly; 41. Button member; 42. Button spring; 43. Button positioning column; 44. Italic member; 45. Guide member; 46. Guide 1. gear-up component; 2. gear-up micro switch; 3. gear-up switch contact piece; 4. gear-up switch contact piece; 5. gear-down component; 6. gear-down micro switch; 7. gear-down switch contact piece; 8. gear-down switch contact piece; 9. gear-down component; 10. gear-down micro switch; 11. gear-down switch contact piece; 12. gear-down switch contact piece; 13. gear-down switch contact piece; 14. gear-down component; 15. gear-up component; 16. gear-up micro switch; 17. gear-down switch contact piece; 18. gear-down switch contact piece; 19. gear-down component; 20. gear-down component; 21. gear-down component; 22. gear-down component; 23. gear-down component; 24. gear-down component; 25. gear-up micro switch; 26. gear-up micro switch; 27. gear-down switch contact piece; 28. gear-down switch contact piece; 29. ​​gear-down component; 30. gear-down component; 31. gear-down component; 32. gear-down component; 33. gear-down component; 34. gear-down component; 35. gear-up micro switch; 36. gear-up micro switch; 37. gear-down switch contact piece; 38. gear-down switch contact piece; 39. gear-down component; 40. gear-down component; 41. gear-down component; 42. gear-down component; 43. gear-down component; 44. gear-down component; 45. gear-down component; 46. gear-down component; 47. gear-down component; 48. gear-down component; 49. gear-down component; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following is combined with Figure 1-5 This application is described in further detail.

[0033] The embodiment of the present application discloses a vehicle gear combination switch.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2A vehicle gear combination switch comprises a housing 1, a mode switch mechanism 2 and a gear selection switch mechanism, the housing 1 comprises an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12, the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 are assembled, a cavity is formed between the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12, a control panel 3 is arranged inside the cavity, a wire welding hole is arranged on the control panel 3, the control panel 3 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the lower housing 12, the mode switch mechanism 2 is installed in the cavity, the mode switch mechanism 2 is electrically connected to the control panel 3, a button groove 111 is formed through the top wall of the upper housing 11, the button groove 111 is connected to the cavity, a button assembly 4 is matched and arranged in the button groove 111, the outer wall of the button assembly 4 is in contact with the groove wall of the button groove 111, the button assembly 4 slides with the upper housing 11, and the button assembly 4 is used In order to control the switch of the mode switch mechanism 2, the gear selection switch mechanism includes an upshift component 5 and a downshift component 6, both of which are installed in the cavity, the upshift component 5 is electrically connected to the control board 3, and the downshift component 6 is electrically connected to the control board 3. A sliding groove 112 is opened through the top wall of the upper shell 11, and a pushing component 7 is arranged at the sliding groove 112. The pushing component 7 slides with the inner wall of the upper shell 11, and the pushing component 7 is used to control the switch of the upshift component 5 or the switch of the downshift component 6. When the pushing component 7 slides to the upshift component 5, the upshift component 5 transmits an upshift signal to the control board 3; when the pushing component 7 slides to the downshift component 6, the downshift component 6 transmits a downshift signal to the control board 3, and the control board 3 adopts a PCB circuit board.

[0035] When switching to manual mode, press button assembly 4, button assembly 4 moves, so that mode switch mechanism 2 is electrically connected to control board 3, thereby realizing manual mode switching; after manual mode switching is completed, when upshift operation is required, start pushing assembly 7, move pushing assembly 7 to upshift assembly 5, so that upshift assembly 5 is electrically connected to control board 3, and upshift assembly 5 transmits upshift signal to control board 3; after manual mode switching is completed, when downshift mode is required, move pushing assembly 7 to downshift assembly 6, so that downshift assembly 6 is electrically connected to control board 3, and downshift assembly 6 transmits downshift signal to control board 3, thereby realizing gear selection operation. By setting button assembly 4 and pushing assembly 7, the possibility of dust entering the cavity and causing poor contact or short circuit is reduced, the combination switch structure is optimized, the assembly difficulty is reduced, and the production of molds is reduced, thereby reducing production costs.

[0036] The upper shell 11 is buckled on the lower shell 12, the inner wall of the upper shell 11 is fitted with the outer wall of the lower shell 12, a first limiting groove 113 is opened at the bottom of the upper shell 11, and the outer wall of the lower shell 12 is slidably connected with a first limiting member 121, one side of the first limiting member 121 is connected to a limiting spring, and the end of the spring away from the first limiting member 121 is connected to the lower shell 12, and the horizontal height of the top wall of the first limiting member 121 close to the end of the lower shell 12 is higher than the horizontal height of the top wall of the first limiting member 121 away from the end of the lower shell 12 Horizontal height, the top wall of the first limit piece 121 is set in an inclined plane, the first limit piece 121 is inserted into the first limit groove 113, the bottom wall of the first limit piece 121 is fitted with the bottom wall of the first limit groove 113, the outer wall of the lower shell 12 is connected with the second limit piece 122, and the bottom wall of the upper shell 11 is provided with a second limit groove matching the second limit piece 122, and the groove peripheral wall of the second limit groove is fitted with the second limit piece 122, thereby realizing the fastening assembly of the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The button assembly 4 includes a button member 41, a button spring 42, a button positioning column 43 and an italic member 44. The button member 41 is inserted into the button groove 111. The button member 41 is slidably connected to the upper shell 11. A notch is provided on the bottom wall of the button member 41. One end of the button spring 42 is inserted into the notch of the button member 41. The button spring 42 is vertically arranged. A guide member 45 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the notch of the button member 41. The outer wall of the guide member 45 is fitted with the button spring 42. The guide member 45 is inserted into the central axis of the button spring 42 to guide the button spring 42. The button positioning column 43 The bottom wall is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the lower shell 12, and the central axis of the button spring 42 is inserted to guide the elastic direction of the button spring 42. The button spring 42 is connected to the button member 41, and the end of the button spring 42 away from the button member 41 is against the inner bottom wall of the lower shell 12. The italic member 44 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the button member 41. The bottom of the italic member 44 is provided with an inclined surface. The horizontal height of the inclined surface close to the end of the button member 41 is lower than the horizontal height of the end of the inclined surface away from the button member 41. The inclined surface of the italic member 44 is used to control the switch of the mode switch mechanism 2.

[0038] Specifically, the inner top wall of the upper shell 11 is fixedly connected with a fixing column 114, the fixing column 114 is vertically arranged, and the fixing column 114 is frame-shaped and surrounded by the outside of the button member 41. In the present embodiment, the number of fixing columns 114 is four, and the outer wall of the button member 41 away from the italic member 44 is fixedly connected with a guide member 46, the number of guide members 46 is two, and the two guide members 46 are both located between adjacent fixing columns 114, and the outer walls of the two guide members 46 on the opposite sides are respectively fitted with the opposite sides of the two fixing columns 114, the italic member 44 is located between the two fixing columns 114 away from the guide members 46, and the two sides of the italic member 44 are respectively fitted with the two fixing columns 114, so that the guide member 46 can slide directionally along the fixing columns 114, thereby improving the pressing smoothness of the button member 41.

[0039] The mode switch mechanism 2 is located on the side of the italic member 44 away from the button member 41. The mode switch mechanism 2 includes a sliding member 21, a sliding spring 22 and a mode micro switch 23. The inclined surface of the italic member 44 abuts against the sliding member 21, and one end of the sliding member 21 abutting against the inclined surface of the italic member 44 is hemispherical. The sliding member 21 slides on the upper shell 11 through the italic member 44. The sliding member 21 and the inner top wall of the upper shell 11 are provided with a slot, and the sliding spring 22 is inserted into the slot. The sliding spring 22 is horizontally arranged, and one end of the sliding spring 22 is fixedly connected to the sliding member 21, and the end of the sliding spring 22 away from the sliding member 21 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the upper shell 11. A mode switch contact surface 24 is provided at the bottom of the component 21, and the mode microswitch 23 is electrically connected to the control board 3. The mode microswitch 23 is installed in the cavity. The mode microswitch 23 is provided with a mode switch contact member 25. The mode switch contact member 25 is located on the side of the mode switch contact surface 24 away from the button component 41. The mode switch contact surface 24 is electrically connected to the mode switch contact member 25. The mode switch contact surface 24 is inclined. When the sliding component 21 moves to the mode microswitch 23, it is convenient to make a stable electrical connection between the mode switch contact surface 24 and the mode switch contact member 25. The mode switch contact member 25 and the mode switch contact surface 24 are both electrically connected to the control board 3.

[0040] When manual mode switching is performed, the button member 41 is pressed, the button spring 42 is compressed, and the button member 41 moves downward under the action of the guide member 46. When the button member 41 moves, it drives the italic member 44 to move, and the inclined surface of the italic member 44 moves downward, thereby pushing the sliding member 21 to move toward the end away from the button member 41 until the mode switch contact surface 24 on the sliding member 21 is in contact with the mode switch contact member 25, and the manual mode switching signal is transmitted to the control board 3, thereby realizing the manual mode switching operation.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4The pushing component 7 includes a contact plate 71, a sliding handle 72 and a positioning component. The contact plate 71 is used to control the switch of the upshift component 5 or the switch of the downshift component 6. The top wall of the contact plate 71 fits with the inner top wall of the upper shell 11. The contact plate 71 is located at the sliding groove 112 to reduce the possibility of dust falling into the cavity. The top of the contact plate 71 is fixedly connected to the sliding handle 72, and the outer wall of the sliding handle 72 fits with the groove wall of the sliding groove 112. The positioning component is used to fix the position of the contact plate 71.

[0042] The shift-up component 5 includes a shift-up microswitch 51 and a shift-up switch contact piece 52. The shift-up microswitch 51 is installed in the cavity. The shift-up microswitch 51 is electrically connected to the control board 3. The top wall of the shift-up microswitch 51 is provided with a shift-up switch contact piece 53. The shift-up switch contact piece 53 is located at the bottom of the shift-up switch contact piece 52. One end of the shift-up switch contact piece 52 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the shift-up microswitch 51 away from the shift-up switch contact piece 53. The contact plate 71 pushes the shift-up switch contact piece 52 to electrically connect the shift-up switch contact piece 53 to the shift-up switch contact piece 52.

[0043] The downshift assembly 6 includes a downshift microswitch 61 and a downshift switch contact piece 62. The downshift microswitch 61 is installed in the cavity. The downshift microswitch 61 is electrically connected to the control board 3. The top wall of the downshift microswitch 61 is provided with a downshift switch contact piece 63. The downshift switch contact piece 63 is located at the bottom of the downshift switch contact piece 62. One end of the downshift switch contact piece 62 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the downshift microswitch 61 away from the downshift switch contact piece 63. The contact plate 71 pushes the downshift switch contact piece 62 to electrically connect the downshift switch contact piece 63 to the downshift switch contact piece 62.

[0044] The positioning component includes a positioning member 73, a return member 731 and a return spring 732. The top of the positioning member 73 is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the contact plate 71. The positioning member 73 is provided with a return groove 733 matching the outer wall of the return member 731. The return member 731 is inserted into the return groove 733. The outer wall of the return member 731 is ring-shaped. There are two return members 731, which are respectively located at the two ends of the sliding direction of the positioning member 73. The two return members 731 are used to slide to the upshift switch contact sheet 52 and the downshift switch contact sheet 52 respectively. The return plate 71 is located between the shift up switch contact sheet 52 and the shift down switch contact sheet 62.

[0045] When an upshift operation is performed, the sliding handle 72 is pushed to move toward the upshift switch contact piece 52. The movement of the sliding handle 72 drives the contact plate 71 to move to the upshift switch contact piece 52. The contact plate 71 pushes the upshift switch contact piece 52 away from one end of the upshift microswitch 51 to move downward until the upshift switch contact piece 52 is in contact with the upshift switch contact piece 53, and an upshift signal is transmitted to the control board 3, thereby realizing an upshift operation. When a downshift operation is performed, the sliding handle 72 is pushed to move toward the downshift switch contact piece 62. The movement of the sliding handle 72 drives the contact plate 71 to move to the downshift switch contact piece 62. The contact plate 71 pushes the downshift switch contact piece 62 away from one end of the downshift microswitch 61 to move downward until the downshift switch contact piece 62 is in contact with the downshift switch contact piece 63, and a downshift signal is transmitted to the control board 3, thereby realizing a downshift operation.

[0046] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The inner bottom wall of the lower shell 12 is fixedly connected with a guide rail 735, and the bottom wall of the positioning member 73 is connected with a positioning block 736. The positioning blocks 736 are respectively located on both sides of the guide rail 735. One side of the positioning block 736 is in contact with the outer wall rail of the guide rail, so that the positioning member 73 can be positioned and moved.

[0047] The positioning member 73 is provided with a positioning groove 737, which is connected with the return groove 733. The side of the return member 731 away from the positioning surface 734 is provided with a ring-shaped protrusion 738. The protrusions 738 of the two return members 731 are both located in the positioning groove 737, which limits the position of the return member 731 and reduces the possibility of the return member 731 being separated from the positioning member 73. An external groove 739 is provided on the outer side of the positioning member 73, and the external groove 739 is connected to the return groove 733 and the positioning groove 737.

[0048] When the return spring 732 is damaged, the return spring 732 can be directly replaced through the external groove 739, which is convenient and quick.

[0049] The implementation principle of a vehicle gear combination switch in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: when installing the combination switch, the control panel 3 is fixed to the lower shell 12, the mode micro switch 23, the upshift micro switch, and the downshift micro switch 61 are all installed on the top of the control panel 3 and are all electrically connected to the control panel 3, the positioning block 736 is mounted on the guide rail 735, the contact plate 71 is located between the upshift switch contact sheet 52 and the downshift switch contact sheet 62, the button spring 42 is sleeved on the button positioning column 43, and then the button member 41 is sleeved on the button sleeve spring, so that The guide member 45 is located in the button spring 42. Then, the upper shell 11 is covered on the lower shell 12, the button member 41 is inserted into the button groove 111, and the sliding handle 72 is inserted into the sliding groove 112, so that the first limit member 121 is inserted into the first limit groove 113, thereby realizing the installation of the combination switch. The structure is compact and easy to assemble, and mold development is reduced. The contact member and the button member 41 are set to reduce the possibility of dust entering the cavity and causing poor contact in the sliding contact area or even short circuit, thereby improving the stability of mechanical triggering, optimizing the combination switch structure, and reducing production costs.

[0050] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application. The embodiments are only explanations of the present application and do not limit the protection scope of the present application in turn. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A vehicle gear combination switch, characterized in that: include: A housing (1) having a control panel (3) disposed therein; A mode switch mechanism (2) is installed in the housing (1) and is electrically connected to the control panel (3); a button slot (111) is provided on one side of the housing (1); a button assembly (4) is matched and arranged in the button slot (111); the button assembly (4) slides with the housing (1); and the button assembly (4) is used to control the switch of the mode switch mechanism (2); The gear selection switch mechanism comprises a gear-up component (5) and a gear-down component (6), both of which are installed in the housing (1) and electrically connected to the control panel (3). A sliding groove (112) is provided on one side of the housing (1). A pushing component (7) is provided at the sliding groove (112). The pushing component (7) slides with the housing (1). The pushing component (7) is used to control the switch of the gear-up component (5) or the switch of the gear-down component (6). When the pushing component (7) slides to the gear-up component (5), the gear-up component (5) transmits a gear-up signal to the control panel (3); when the pushing component (7) slides to the gear-down component (6), the gear-down component (6) transmits a gear-down signal to the control panel (3).

2. The automobile gear combination switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell (1) comprises an upper shell (11) and a lower shell (12); the inner wall of the upper shell (11) is fitted with the outer wall of the lower shell (12); a first limiting groove (113) is provided at the bottom of the upper shell (11); a first limiting piece (121) is provided on the outer wall of the lower shell (12); the first limiting piece (121) is inserted into the first limiting groove (113); the lower shell (12) is fixed to the upper shell (11) by the first limiting piece (121); the outer wall of the lower shell (12) is connected with a second limiting piece (122); and a second limiting groove matching the second limiting piece (122) is provided at the bottom of the upper shell (11).

3. The automobile gear combination switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mode switch mechanism (2) comprises a sliding member (21), a sliding spring (22) and a mode micro switch (23); the sliding member (21) slides on the housing (1) through the button assembly (4); one end of the sliding spring (22) is connected to the sliding member (21); one end of the sliding spring (22) away from the sliding member (21) is connected to the inner wall of the housing (1); the sliding member (21) is provided with a mode switch contact surface (24); the mode micro switch (23) is electrically connected to the control panel (3); the mode micro switch (23) is provided with a mode switch contact member (25); the mode switch contact surface (24) is electrically connected to the mode switch contact member (25).

4. The automobile gear combination switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button assembly (4) comprises a button member (41), a button spring (42), a button positioning column (43) and an italic member (44); the button member (41) is inserted into the button groove (111); the button member (41) is slidably connected to the shell (1); a notch is provided at the bottom of the button member (41); one end of the button spring (42) is inserted into the notch of the button member (41); one end of the button spring (42) away from the button member (41) abuts against the inner wall of the shell (1); the button positioning column (43) is connected to the inner bottom wall of the shell (1); the button positioning column (43) is used to guide the elastic direction of the button spring (42); the italic member (44) is connected to the outer wall of the button member (41); an inclined surface is provided at the bottom of the italic member (44); the inclined surface of the italic member (44) is used to control the switch of the mode switch mechanism (2).

5. The automobile gear combination switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the shell (1) is fixedly connected with a fixing column (114), and the fixing column (114) is arranged in a frame shape on the outside of the button member (41). The outer wall of the button member (41) is connected with a guide member (46), and the guide member (46) is located between adjacent fixing columns (114). The outer wall of the guide member (46) is in contact with the fixing column (114).

6. The automobile gear combination switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing assembly (7) comprises a contact plate (71), a sliding handle (72) and a positioning component. The contact plate (71) is used to control the switch of the upshift assembly (5) or the switch of the downshift assembly (6). The top wall of the contact plate (71) is in contact with the inner top wall of the housing (1). The contact plate (71) is located at the sliding groove (112). The top of the contact plate (71) is connected to the sliding handle (72). The sliding handle (72) is in contact with the groove wall of the sliding groove (112). The positioning component is used to fix the position of the contact plate (71).

7. The automobile gear combination switch according to claim 6, characterized in that: The positioning component comprises a positioning member (73), a return member (731) and a return spring (732); the top of the positioning member (73) is connected to the bottom of the contact plate (71); the positioning member (73) is provided with a return groove (733); the return member (731) is inserted into the return groove (733); two return members (731) are provided, respectively located at two ends of the sliding direction of the positioning member (73); the two return members (731) are respectively used to slide to the upshift assembly (5) and the downshift assembly (6); a positioning surface (734) is provided at one end of the return member (731) away from the positioning member (73); a return hole is provided at one end of the return member (731) away from the positioning surface (734); and two ends of the return spring (732) are respectively inserted into the return holes.

8. The automobile gear combination switch according to claim 7, characterized in that: The positioning member (73) is provided with a positioning groove (737), and the positioning groove (737) is connected with the return groove (733). The return member (731) is provided with a protrusion (738) on the side away from the positioning surface (734), and the protrusion (738) of the return member (731) is located in the positioning groove (737). The outer side of the positioning member (73) is provided with an external groove (739), and the external groove (739) is connected with the return groove (733) and the positioning groove (737).

9. The automobile gear combination switch according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inner bottom wall of the shell (1) is connected to a guide rail (735), and the bottom wall of the positioning member (73) is connected to a positioning block (736). The positioning blocks (736) are respectively located on both sides of the guide rail (735), and one side of the positioning block (736) is in contact with the outer wall rail of the guide rail.

10. The automobile gear combination switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shift-up component (5) comprises a shift-up micro switch (51) and a shift-up switch contact sheet (52); the shift-up micro switch (51) is electrically connected to the control panel (3); the shift-up micro switch (51) is provided with a shift-up switch contact piece (53); the shift-up switch contact piece (53) is located at the bottom of the shift-up switch contact sheet (52); the shift-up switch contact sheet (52) is connected to the shift-up micro switch (51); and the pushing component (7) pushes the shift-up switch contact sheet (52) to electrically connect the shift-up switch contact piece (53) to the shift-up switch contact sheet (52).

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