Switch device for shift operation

Abstract

A switching device (1) is provided with a plurality of switching units (10), and the plurality of switching units (10) include a second switching unit (10b) and at least one first switching unit (10a, 10c, 10d). A first operation button (20a, 20c, 20d) of at least one first switch part (10a, 10c, 10d) moves in parallel in a first direction according to a first operation of pressing down the first operation button (20a, 20c, 20d), and a second operation button (20b) of a second switch part (10b) rotates around a fulcrum shaft (26) according to a second operation of pressing down or pulling up the second operation button (20b).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a switch device for shift operation. Background Art

[0002] The shift operation switch device disclosed in the following patent document 1 includes a switch unit, a linear encoder, and a control unit. The switch unit selects a shift position of a vehicle shift device by a button. The linear encoder detects a pressing operation state performed by a pressing operation of the switch unit. The control unit controls the presentation of a reaction force to the pressing operation of the switch unit in a reaction force presentation state different from the reaction force presentation in a stable state according to the shift position.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-216113 Summary of the invention

[0006] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] However, in a bus-type shifting device that electrically switches the speed gears of a vehicle, the shifting operation is performed by operating a plurality of switch units disposed at predetermined positions in the vehicle compartment, for example. However, if the operation methods of the plurality of switch units are configured in the same manner, an erroneous shifting operation may be performed.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a shift operation switch device capable of suppressing erroneous shift operation.

[0009] Solutions for solving problems

[0010] A shift operation switch device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of switch parts, the plurality of switch parts including a second switch part and at least one first switch part. A first operation button of at least one first switch part moves parallel to a first direction according to a first operation of pressing the first operation button, and a second operation button of the second switch part rotates about a support shaft according to a second operation of pressing or pulling up the second operation button.

[0011] Effects of the Invention

[0012] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a shift operation switch device capable of suppressing erroneous shift operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the vicinity of the instrument panel of the vehicle shows an example of the arrangement position of the shift operation switch device according to the embodiment in the vehicle cabin.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a partial plan view of the shift operation switch device according to the embodiment, and is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the shift operation switch device, the shift ECU, and the shift device.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a partial perspective view of the shift operation switch device according to the embodiment, and is a view showing the arrangement relationship between a first operation button and a second operation button that can be pressed.

[0016] Figure 4 It is a partial perspective view of the shift operation switch device according to the embodiment, and is a view showing the arrangement relationship between the first operation button and the second operation button that can be pulled up.

[0017] Figure 5 1 is a diagram showing the structure of the first switch portion of the shift operation switch device according to the embodiment, and is along the Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of line VV.

[0018] Figure 6 The present invention is a diagram showing the operation of the first switch portion when the first operation button is pressed in the shift operation switch device according to the embodiment. Figure 5 A partial cross-sectional view of .

[0019] Figure 7 1 is a diagram showing the structure of the second switch portion of the shift operation switch device according to the embodiment, which has a second operation button that can be pressed and operated, and is along the Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view along line VII-VII.

[0020] Figure 8 is a diagram showing the operation of the second switch portion when the second operation button is pressed in the shift operation switch device of the embodiment, and is equivalent to Figure 7 A partial cross-sectional view of .

[0021] Fig. 9 1 is a diagram showing the structure of the second switch portion of the shift operation switch device according to the embodiment, which has a second operation button that can be pulled up, and is along the Figure 4 Partial cross-sectional view of IX-IX rays.

[0022] Fig.10 The present invention is a diagram showing the operation of the second switch portion when the second operation button is pulled in the shift operation switch device of the embodiment, which is equivalent to Fig. 9 A partial cross-sectional view of . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Below, while referring to the attached Figure 1The shift operation switch device according to the embodiment will be described. In addition, the same reference numerals are given to elements having the same functions in each figure, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0024] Will Figure 2 The length direction of the switch device 1 shown in FIG. 1, which is the direction from the left to the right of the switch device 1, is defined as the positive direction of the X-axis. The direction opposite to the positive direction of the X-axis is defined as the negative direction of the X-axis. In addition, the width direction of the switch device 1, which is perpendicular to the positive direction of the X-axis, is defined as the direction from the left to the right of the switch device 1. Figure 2 The direction from the bottom to the top is defined as the positive direction of the Y axis. The direction opposite to the positive direction of the Y axis is defined as the negative direction of the Y axis. In addition, the direction perpendicular to the positive direction of the X axis and the positive direction of the Y axis, from Figure 2 The direction from the back of the paper to the front is defined as the positive direction of the Z axis. The direction opposite to the positive direction of the Z axis is defined as the negative direction of the Z axis. In addition, in the following description, the positive direction of the X axis and the negative direction of the X axis are combined and referred to as the "X axis direction", the positive direction of the Y axis and the negative direction of the Y axis are combined and referred to as the "Y axis direction", and the positive direction of the Z axis and the negative direction of the Z axis are combined and referred to as the "Z axis direction". In addition, the Z axis direction is equivalent to the first direction, and the X axis direction is equivalent to the second direction.

[0025] The switch device 1 as the shift operation switch device of the embodiment is a device operated by the occupant of the vehicle when the occupant performs a shift operation. The occupant can use the switch device 1 to switch the shift device 3 (see Figure 2 ) shift position. The shift device 3 may also be, for example, an automatic transmission, and the shift position is switched according to the operation performed on the switch device 1. In addition, the shift position refers to the configuration and other states of the transmission gear (not shown) in the shift device 3 of the vehicle, and is also called the shift position. The shift position may also include, for example, a parking position, a reverse gear, a neutral gear, and a forward gear. In addition, the shift device 3 illustrated in the figure is a bus-type device that electrically performs the shift operation of switching the transmission gear of the vehicle according to the operation of the occupant. In addition, in the following description, the parking position, the reverse gear, the neutral gear, and the forward gear are respectively referred to as "P position", "R position", "N position", and "D position". In addition, the P position is the shift position set when the vehicle is parked. The R position is the shift position set when the vehicle is reversed. The N position is the shift position set when the power of the engine of the vehicle is not transmitted to the drive wheels. The D position is a shift position set when the vehicle is moved forward.

[0026] exist Figure 1In the example shown, the switch device 1 is provided on the dashboard 4 disposed in the vehicle compartment. The dashboard 4 constitutes the interior decoration on the front side of the vehicle compartment in the front-rear direction. In addition, the position of the switch device 1 is not limited to the example shown in the figure, and the switch device 1 may also be disposed on, for example, a center console (not shown). Figure 2 In the example shown, the shift ECU 2 (Electronic Control Unit) is electrically connected to the switch device 1, and the shift device 3 is electrically connected to the shift ECU 2. The shift ECU 2 is a general-purpose microcomputer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a memory, an input / output unit, etc. A computer program including predetermined rules or instructions for controlling the shift device 3 is installed in the memory of the microcomputer. By executing the computer program, the microcomputer can control the shift device 3.

[0027] If any of the switch units 10a to 10d discussed later is operated by the passenger, a signal corresponding to the operated switch unit is output from the switch device 1 to the shift ECU 2. If the shift ECU 2 receives the signal, a signal indicating the switching of the shift position is output to the shift device 3. If the shift device 3 receives the signal output from the shift ECU 2, the position of the transmission gear is switched so as to be configured to correspond to the predetermined shift position. In this way, the passenger of the vehicle can perform the shift operation of the vehicle by operating the switch device 1.

[0028] The switch device 1 includes a plurality of switch units 10. The plurality of switch units 10 are arranged in a vehicle cabin and are operated by a vehicle occupant during a gear shift operation. At least a portion of the vehicle cabin side surface of each of the plurality of switch units 10 is composed of an operation button. The operation button is a portion pressed by the occupant during a gear shift operation. The plurality of switch units 10 may also include a second switch unit and at least one first switch unit. The second switch unit is arranged adjacent to the first switch unit. Figure 2 In the example shown, the plurality of switch sections 10 include switch section 10a, switch section 10c and switch section 10d as the first switch section, and include switch section 10b as the second switch section. Switch section 10b is arranged directly adjacent to switch section 10a on the positive direction side of the X-axis of switch section 10a. In addition, switch section 10b is arranged directly adjacent to switch section 10c on the negative direction side of the X-axis of switch section 10c. Switch section 10d is arranged directly adjacent to switch section 10c on the positive direction side of the X-axis of switch section 10c. That is, switch section 10b as the second switch section is directly adjacent to switch sections 10a and 10c in the first switch section. In this way, the plurality of switch sections 10 may also be arranged in a manner arranged in the X-axis direction as the second direction. In addition, switch sections 10a to 10d may also be arranged in a manner spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.

[0029] The switch parts 10a to 10d are respectively configured in a manner that enables the shift device 3 to be set to different shift positions. For example, the switch part 10a may be configured in a manner that enables a shift operation to set the shift position to the P position. The switch part 10b may be configured in a manner that enables a shift operation to set the shift position to the R position. The switch part 10c may be configured in a manner that enables a shift operation to set the shift position to the N position. The switch part 10d may be configured in a manner that enables a shift operation to set the shift position to the D position.

[0030] In addition, the number of switch parts included in the switch device 1 is not limited to the example shown in the figure. For example, the switch device 1 may include a switch part in addition to the switch parts 10a to 10d. In addition, the switch device 1 may be composed of two or three switch parts. In the example shown in the figure, the switch parts 10a to 10d are arranged in the positive direction of the X-axis in a manner adjacent to each other in sequence, but the order in which the switch parts included in the plurality of switch parts 10 are arranged is not limited to this. For example, the switch parts 10a to 10d may also be arranged in the negative direction of the X-axis in a manner adjacent to each other in sequence. In addition, the plurality of switch parts 10 may also be arranged in the Y-axis direction. For example, the switch parts 10a to 10d may also be arranged in the negative direction of the Y-axis in a manner adjacent to each other in sequence.

[0031] The first switch unit includes a first operating button. The first operating button constitutes a portion of the first switch unit that is pressed by an occupant during a gear shift operation. The first operating button constitutes at least a portion of a vehicle compartment side surface of the first switch unit. By pressing the first operating button, the occupant can switch the gear shift position of the gear shift device 3 with the help of the first switch unit. In addition, the second switch unit includes a second operating button. The second operating button constitutes a portion of the second switch unit that is operated by an occupant during a gear shift operation. The second operating button constitutes at least a portion of a vehicle compartment side surface of the second switch unit. For example, by operating the second operating button, the occupant can switch the gear shift position of the gear shift device 3 with the help of the second switch unit.

[0032] like Figure 2 to Figure 4 As in the example shown, the switch portion 10a, the switch portion 10c, and the switch portion 10d may respectively include the button 20a, the button 20c, and the button 20d as the first operation button. In addition, the switch portion 10b may also include the button 20b as the second operation button. Furthermore, as in the example shown in the figure, the surfaces of the buttons 20a to 20d on the vehicle compartment side may also constitute substantially the same surface together with the surface of the peripheral portion 11 on the vehicle compartment side. The peripheral portion 11 is a plate made of resin or metal that surrounds the periphery of the buttons 20a to 20d, and may also constitute a portion of the vehicle compartment side surface of the instrument panel 4 (see Figure 1 ).

[0033] As illustrated in the figure, each of the buttons 20 a to 20 d has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed in the axial direction parallel to the negative direction of the Z axis, and may be formed of, for example, resin. Figure 2 The dimensions 60a to 60d shown are the dimensions of the buttons 20a to 20d in the X-axis direction. The dimension 60a of the button 20a and the dimension 60c of the button 20c may be substantially equal. The dimension 60b of the button 20b and the dimension 60d of the button 20d may be substantially equal.

[0034] In the example shown in the figure, the dimensions 60a and 60c are set to values ​​smaller than the dimensions 60b and 60d. That is, the switch parts 10a, 10c, and 10d may also include buttons 20a and 20c having dimensions 60a and 60c smaller than the dimension 60b of the button 20b. Thus, it is possible to provide a switch device 1 that associates a frequently used shift operation with the switch part 10b and makes it easier to perform a shift operation. In addition, the operation button that is set to a larger size is not limited to the button 20b. As shown in the figure, the dimension 60d of the button 20d may also be set to be larger than the dimensions 60a and 60c. In addition, a frequently used shift operation may also be associated with the switch part 10d.

[0035] In addition, the operating button in the first switch portion having a size smaller than the size 60b of the button 20b may also be an operating button of the switch portion arranged directly adjacent to the switch portion 10b. In the example shown in the figure, the sizes 60a and 60c of the buttons 20a and 20c arranged directly adjacent to the button 20b are set to be smaller than the size 60b. In addition, the sizes of the buttons 20a to 20d in the Y-axis direction may also be configured to be substantially the same. Thereby, the size of the switch device 1 in the negative direction of the Y-axis can be made smaller, and the arrangement position of the switch device 1 in the vehicle can be set more freely. The shape and size of each operating button are not limited to the example shown in the figure, and can also be set according to, for example, the size and shape of the switch device 1, the functions assigned to each switch portion, etc.

[0036] Next, refer to Figures 3 to 10 The form and structure of the operation performed when the shift operation is performed in each of the plurality of switch portions 10 will be described.

[0037] The buttons 20a, 20c, and 20d and the button 20b have different actions for the operation of the occupant when performing the gear shift operation. Therefore, when the occupant performs the gear shift operation, it is easy to distinguish between the switch parts 10a, 10c, and 10d and the switch part 10b. In addition, in the example shown in the figure, the structures of the switch parts 10a, 10c, and 10d are configured in a substantially similar manner. Therefore, in the following description, the structure of the switch part 10a is representatively described, and the description of the structures of the switch parts 10c and 10d is omitted.

[0038] First, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 The switch portion 10a is described. For example, when the shift position of the shift device 3 is set to the P position, the passenger performs a pressing operation as the first operation. The pressing operation is an operation of pressing the button 20a toward the negative direction of the Z axis. That is, the button 20a may also be an operation button that is operated when the shift position of the vehicle is set to the P position. Through the first operation, the button 20a moves in the negative direction of the Z axis. That is, the button 20a moves parallel to the Z axis direction as the first direction according to the passenger's pressing operation. In addition, the button 20c may also be an operation button that is operated when the shift position of the vehicle is set to the N position. In addition, the button 20d may also be an operation button that is operated when the shift position of the vehicle is set to the D position.

[0039] The button 20a is mounted on the housing 5 of the switch device 1 so as to be movable in parallel in the Z-axis direction. The internal structure of the switch portion 10a is not particularly limited, but for example, Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the switch unit 10a may also include an intermediate member 21a, an elastic member 50, a magnet 51, and a magnetic sensor 52. In addition, the housing 5 is a member constituting the outer packaging of the switch device 1, and may also be formed of, for example, resin. The housing 5 may also be configured in a manner that separates the plurality of switch units 10.

[0040] Figure 5 The intermediate member 21a shown as an example is a member disposed in the region on the negative Z-axis side of the button 20a. The intermediate member 21a may also have a substantially rectangular shape in a cross section perpendicular to the X-axis direction and extend in the Z-axis direction. The intermediate member 21a is disposed in the internal space of the switch portion 10a, for example, so as to be movable in the Z-axis direction along the guide portion 22. The guide portion 22 may also be a groove-shaped portion extending in the Z-axis direction formed at a predetermined position on the inner surface of the housing 5. The end of the intermediate member 21a on the positive Z-axis side contacts the button 20a.

[0041] The magnet 51 is mounted on the intermediate member 21a, and in the example shown in the figure, is located at the end of the intermediate member 21a on the positive side of the Y axis and the negative side of the Z axis. In addition, a magnetic sensor 52 is arranged in a predetermined area on the negative side of the Z axis of the magnet 51 in the internal space of the switch portion 10a. The magnet 51 and the magnetic sensor 52 are arranged in a manner separated by a predetermined distance in the Z axis direction. In addition, the magnetic sensor 52 is a sensor that can detect the magnetic force of the magnet 51.

[0042] If the passenger presses the operation button 20a, Figure 6 As shown by arrow A, button 20a moves parallel to the negative direction of the Z axis. Intermediate member 21a moves in the negative direction of the Z axis according to the movement of button 20a. In addition, magnet 51 moves in the negative direction of the Z axis simultaneously with the movement of intermediate member 21a. Therefore, by the occupant pressing button 20a, magnet 51 approaches magnetic sensor 52. If magnet 51 is closer to magnetic sensor 52 than a predetermined distance, magnetic sensor 52 detects the magnetic force of magnet 51, and outputs a signal indicating that switch portion 10a has been operated from switch portion 10a to shift ECU2.

[0043] The elastic member 50 is disposed in a predetermined region on the negative side of the intermediate member 21a in the internal space of the switch portion 10a (see Figure 5 ). In addition, Figure 5 In the state shown in FIG. 2 , the intermediate member 21a is in contact with the elastic member 50, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the intermediate member 21a and the elastic member 50 may be arranged in a manner separated by a predetermined distance in the Z-axis direction. Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the elastic member 50 is compressed by the intermediate member 21a in the negative direction of the Z axis. And the repulsive force generated by the elastic member 50 is input to the button 20a through the intermediate member 21a. Therefore, when the occupant's pressing operation ends, the button 20a returns to the position before the pressing operation. In addition, the elastic member 50 illustrated in the figure has a hollow dome shape, and can also be formed of, for example, an elastic resin, but is not limited to this. The elastic member 50 can also be, for example, a metal coil spring.

[0044] Next, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 ,as well as Figure 7 to Figure 10 The switch portion 10b will be described. For example, when the shift position of the shift device 3 is set to the R position, the passenger performs a second operation, which is an operation of pressing or pulling up the button 20b. That is, the button 20b may be an operation button that is operated when the shift position of the vehicle is set to the R position. By the second operation, the button 20b rotates around the support shaft 26 to be discussed later. That is, the button 20b rotates around the support shaft 26 according to the second operation of the passenger.

[0045] exist Figure 3 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 In the example shown, the switch section 10b includes a button 20b1 that is pressed as an example of the button 20b. That is, the button 20b1 rotates around the support shaft 26 in response to the pressing operation. The button 20b1 is supported by the housing 5 via the support shaft 26. Therefore, the button 20b1 can rotate around the support shaft 26 within a predetermined angle range. Figure 7 The illustrated support shaft 26 may be formed by protruding a predetermined portion of the wall portion 27 in the X-axis direction. That is, the support shaft 26 may extend in the X-axis direction. The wall portion 27 may constitute a part of the housing 5 of the switch device 1 and extend in the Y-axis direction.

[0046] The button 20b1 may also include a press-in portion 30. The press-in portion 30 is a portion of the button 20b1 that rotates around the support shaft 26 in the pressing direction according to the pressing operation of the occupant. In addition, the press-in portion 30 may also have a convex portion 31. The convex portion 31 is formed in a manner protruding from the surface of the press-in portion 30 on the side opposite to the pressing direction. In addition, the convex portion 31 may also protrude toward the vehicle compartment relative to the surface of the vehicle compartment side of the peripheral portion 11. In addition, the switch portion 10b may also have a limiting portion (not shown) that limits the rotation of the press-in portion 30 so that the press-in portion 30 does not rotate around the support shaft 26 in the positive direction of the Z axis.

[0047] The support shaft 26 may also support the end of the button 20b1 on the positive direction side of the Y axis. The press-in portion 30 may also be set at the end of the button 20b1 on the opposite side of the end supported by the support shaft 26 in the Y axis direction. For example, the press-in portion 30 may also be set at the end of the button 20b1 on the negative direction side of the Y axis. By inputting a load in the negative direction of the Z axis into the press-in portion 30, the occupant can more reliably press the button 20b1. That is, the press-in portion 30 can be more reliably rotated toward the negative direction of the Z axis according to the operation of the occupant. Therefore, the switch portion 10b can more reliably switch the shift position of the shift device 3 according to the operation of the occupant. At this time, the protrusion 31 may also be formed at the end of the negative direction side of the Y axis of the surface of the button 20b1 on the car side. The protrusion 31 may also extend between the two ends of the button 20b1 in the X axis direction (refer to Figure 3 ). In addition, the portion corresponding to the convex portion 31 may not be formed on the surface of the buttons 20a, 20c, and 20d on the side opposite to the pressing direction. That is, the convex portion 31 may be formed only on the button 20b1 among the operation buttons of each of the plurality of switch units 10.

[0048] In addition, the convex portion 31 may also have a top portion 31a and an inclined portion 31b. The top portion 31a is formed at the end of the convex portion 31 in the protruding direction. The top portion 31a may also extend substantially parallel to the main surface 32b. The inclined portion 31b is a surface that is inclined downward from the top portion 31a toward the main surface 32b and connects the two. The main surface 32b is a surface on the vehicle compartment side of the button 20b1 where the convex portion 31 is not formed, and may also be a surface substantially perpendicular to the Z-axis direction.

[0049] In addition, the extension direction of the support shaft 26 is not limited to the example shown in the figure. For example, the support shaft 26 may extend in the Y-axis direction. In this case, the end of the button 20b1 in the X-axis direction may also be set at the press-in portion 30. In addition, the extension direction of the support shaft 26 may not be orthogonal to the Z-axis direction. That is, the support shaft 26 may extend in a manner that intersects with the Z-axis direction. In addition, the portion of the button 20b1 supported by the support shaft 26 is not limited to the example shown in the figure. For example, the support shaft 26 may also support the end of the button 20b1 on the positive direction side of the Y-axis.

[0050] The internal structure of the switch portion 10b is not particularly limited, but Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the switch portion 10 b may also include an intermediate member 21 b , an elastic member 50 , a magnet 51 , and a magnetic sensor 52 .

[0051] The intermediate member 21b is a member equivalent to the intermediate member 21a of the switch section 10a. The intermediate member 21b shown in the figure is arranged in the area on the negative side of the button 20b1 in the Z axis direction. The intermediate member 21b may also have a substantially rectangular shape in a cross section perpendicular to the X axis direction and extend in the Z axis direction. The intermediate member 21b is arranged in the internal space of the switch section 10b so as to be movable in the Z axis direction along, for example, the guide portion 22.

[0052] The intermediate member 21b is provided with a contact portion 23. The contact portion 23 is a portion of the intermediate member 21b that collides with the button 20b1. The contact portion 23 shown in the figure is formed on the negative side of the Y axis and the positive side of the Z axis of the intermediate member 21b. In a cross section perpendicular to the X axis direction, the contact portion 23 may also have a shape protruding in the positive direction of the Z axis.

[0053] The intermediate member 21b is provided with a magnet 51. The magnet 51 may also be located at an end of the intermediate member 21b on the positive side of the Y axis and the negative side of the Z axis. A magnetic sensor 52 is arranged in a predetermined area on the negative side of the Z axis of the magnet 51 in the internal space of the switch portion 10b. The magnet 51 and the magnetic sensor 52 are arranged in a manner separated by a predetermined distance in the Z axis direction.

[0054] If the passenger presses the operation button 20b1, Figure 8As shown by the arrow B, the pressing portion 30 rotates around the support shaft 26 toward the negative direction of the Z axis. The intermediate member 21b moves in the negative direction of the Z axis according to the rotation of the pressing portion 30. At this time, the portion of the pressing portion 30 on the negative direction side of the Z axis can also press the intermediate member 21b while colliding and contacting with the contact portion 23. In addition, the magnet 51 moves in the negative direction of the Z axis while the intermediate member 21b moves. Therefore, if the occupant presses the button 20b1, the magnet 51 approaches the magnetic sensor 52. If the magnet 51 is closer to the magnetic sensor 52 than the predetermined distance, a signal indicating that the switch portion 10b has been operated is output from the switch portion 10b to the shift ECU2.

[0055] The elastic member 50 is disposed in a predetermined region on the negative side of the intermediate member 21b in the internal space of the switch portion 10b in the Z-axis direction (see Figure 7 ). In addition, Figure 7 In the state shown, the intermediate member 21b is in contact with the elastic member 50, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the intermediate member 21b and the elastic member 50 may be arranged in a manner that a predetermined distance is spaced apart in the Z-axis direction. If the passenger presses the button 20b1, the elastic member 50 is compressed in the negative direction of the Z-axis by the intermediate member 21b. Therefore, the repulsive force generated by the elastic member 50 is input to the button 20b1 via the intermediate member 21b. Therefore, if the passenger's pressing operation ends, the button 20b1 returns to the position before the pressing operation.

[0056] Furthermore, the reaction force when the button 20b1 is pressed at the substantially center portion in the Y-axis direction may be greater than the reaction force when the buttons 20a, 20c, and 20d are pressed at the substantially center portion in the Y-axis direction. This can prevent the passenger from mistakenly pressing the button 20b1 for the buttons 20a, 20c, and 20d. That is, it is possible to provide a switch device 1 that can more reliably distinguish between the switch portions 10a, 10c, and 10d and the switch portion 10b.

[0057] exist Figure 4 , Fig. 9 as well as Fig.10 In the example shown, the switch portion 10b includes a button 20b2 that is pulled up as an example of the button 20b. That is, the button 20b2 rotates around the support shaft 26 in response to the pulling up operation. In addition, when the switch portion 10b includes the button 20b2, a recess 12 may be formed in the peripheral portion 11 (see Figure 4 ). The recessed portion 12 may also be formed by partially recessing the peripheral portion 11 toward the negative direction of the Z axis. The recessed portion 12 illustrated in the figure is formed in a manner directly adjacent to the pull-up portion 35 of the button 20b2 discussed later in the Y axis direction. Thus, when the passenger performs the pull-up operation, the pull-up portion 35 can be pulled up more easily. Fig. 9 and Fig.10The illustrated button 20b2 is supported by the housing 5 via a support shaft 26, and the button 20b2 is rotatable around the support shaft 26 within a predetermined angular range.

[0058] The button 20b2 may also include a pull-up portion 35. The pull-up portion 35 is a portion of the button 20b2 that rotates around the support shaft 26 in the pull-up direction according to the pulling-up operation of the passenger. The pull-up portion 35 shown in the figure is formed at the end of the button 20b2 on the positive side of the Y axis. The pull-up portion 35 may have a shape that protrudes in the positive direction of the Y axis in a cross section perpendicular to the X axis. In addition, the pull-up portion 35 may extend between the two ends of the button 20b2 in the X axis direction (see Figure 4 ). In addition, the switch portion 10b may also include a restriction portion (not shown) for restricting the rotation of the pull-up portion 35 so that the pull-up portion 35 does not rotate around the support shaft 26 in the negative direction of the Z axis.

[0059] The position in the Y-axis direction at which the support shaft 26 supports the button 20b2 is not limited to the example shown in the figure. For example, the position of the support shaft 26 may be determined so that a desired operating force is required when operating the pull-up portion 35. In addition, similar to the support shaft 26 of the switch portion 10b having the button 20b1, the extending direction of the support shaft 26 of the switch portion 10b having the button 20b2 is not limited to the example shown in the figure.

[0060] The switch unit 10b having the button 20b2 may include an intermediate member 21b, an elastic member 50, a magnet 51, and a magnetic sensor 52 (see FIG. 2 ) in the same manner as the switch unit 10b having the button 20b1. Fig. 9 The intermediate member 21b, the elastic member 50, the magnet 51, and the magnetic sensor 52 may be configured similarly to those of the switch unit 10b having the push button 20b1.

[0061] Fig. 9 The intermediate member 21b is arranged in the region on the negative side of the button 20b2 in the Z axis direction. In addition, the contact portion 23 of the intermediate member 21b collides with the button 20b2. If the passenger pulls up the operation button 20b2, Fig.10 As shown by arrow C in the figure, the pull-up portion 35 rotates around the support shaft 26 in the positive direction of the Z axis. As a result, as shown by arrow D in the figure, the end portion 36 rotates around the support shaft 26 in the negative direction of the Z axis. The end portion 36 is an end portion of the button 20b2 located on the opposite side of the pull-up portion 35 across the support shaft 26 in the Y axis direction. The end portion 36 illustrated in the figure is a portion of the button 20b2 on the negative direction side of the Y axis.

[0062] According to the rotation of the end portion 36, the intermediate member 21b moves in the negative direction of the Z axis. At this time, the portion of the end portion 36 on the negative side of the Z axis can also press the intermediate member 21b while colliding with the contact portion 23. In addition, the magnet 51 moves in the negative direction of the Z axis while the intermediate member 21b moves. Therefore, if the passenger pulls up the button 20b2, the magnet 51 approaches the magnetic sensor 52. If the magnetic sensor 52 detects the magnetic force of the magnet 51, a signal indicating that the switch portion 10b has been operated is output from the switch portion 10b to the shift ECU2.

[0063] When the occupant pulls up the button 20b2, the elastic member 50 is compressed in the negative direction of the Z axis by the intermediate member 21b (see Fig.10 ). Therefore, the repulsive force generated in the elastic member 50 is input to the button 20b2 via the intermediate member 21b. Therefore, when the pulling-up operation by the occupant is completed, the button 20b2 returns to the position before the pulling-up operation.

[0064] Hereinafter, the effects of the shift operation switch device 1 according to the embodiment will be described.

[0065] (1) The shift operation switch device 1 of the embodiment includes a plurality of switch parts 10 that are operated when a shift operation of a vehicle is performed, and the plurality of switch parts 10 are arranged in a vehicle compartment. The plurality of switch parts 10 include at least one first switch part 10a, 10c, 10d and a second switch part 10b arranged adjacent to the at least one first switch part 10a, 10c, 10d. A first operation button 20a, 20c, 20d of the at least one first switch part 10a, 10c, 10d moves parallel to a first direction in accordance with a first operation of pressing the first operation button 20a, 20c, 20d. A second operation button 20b of the second switch part 10b rotates around a support shaft 26 extending in a manner intersecting the first direction in accordance with a second operation of pressing or pulling up the second operation button 20b.

[0066] According to the switch device 1 of the embodiment, during the gear shift operation, the buttons 20a, 20c, and 20d are pressed and move parallel to the Z-axis direction, which is the pressing direction. On the other hand, during the gear shift operation, the button 20b is pressed or pulled up and rotates around the support shaft 26. In this way, the buttons 20a, 20c, and 20d and the button 20b are configured in a manner that the actions during the gear shift are different from each other. Therefore, the occupant can more reliably distinguish between the switch parts 10a, 10c, and 10d and the switch part 10b, and the occurrence of erroneous operation of the gear shift can be suppressed. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a switch device 1 that can perform the gear shift operation more accurately and improve the efficiency of the gear shift operation.

[0067] (2) The second operation button 20b may be pressed during the second operation.

[0068] The switch portion 10b can be operated by pressing the button 20b in the same manner as the switch portions 10a, 10c, and 10d. Therefore, it is possible to provide a switch device 1 that can be operated more easily. Moreover, for example, the switch portion 10b can be provided without protruding the button 20b from the surface of the vehicle compartment side of the peripheral portion 11 or without providing the recess 12 in the peripheral portion 11. Therefore, the structure of the switch device 1 or the peripheral portion 11 can be made simpler. Furthermore, the design of the switch device 1 or the peripheral portion 11 can be performed more freely.

[0069] (3) The second operation button 20b may include a pressing portion 30 that rotates about the support shaft 26 in the pressing direction according to the second operation. The pressing portion 30 may include a convex portion 31 that protrudes from the surface of the pressing portion 30 on the opposite side of the pressing direction.

[0070] The button 20b has the convex portion 31, so the occupant can more reliably identify the button 20b when performing a shift operation. Therefore, the occupant can more reliably distinguish between the switch portions 10a, 10c, 10d and the switch portion 10b. Therefore, it is possible to provide a switch device 1 that can more reliably suppress the occurrence of erroneous shift operations.

[0071] In addition, the second operation button 20b may be pulled up during the second operation. Thus, the operation of the switch parts 10a, 10c, 10d and the operation of the switch part 10b during the gear shift operation can be more reliably distinguished. Therefore, it is possible to provide a switch device 1 that can more reliably suppress erroneous gear shifting operations and further improve the efficiency of the gear shifting operation.

[0072] (4) A plurality of switch portions 10 may be arranged in the second direction. At least one of the first switch portions 10a, 10c, 10d may include first operation buttons 20a, 20c having dimensions 60a, 60c in the second direction smaller than a dimension 60b of the second operation button 20b in the second direction.

[0073] As a result, the occupant can more reliably distinguish between the switch parts 10a, 10c, 10d and the switch part 10b. Therefore, it is possible to provide a switch device 1 that can more reliably suppress the occurrence of erroneous operation of the gear shift. In addition, by associating, for example, a high-frequency gear shift operation with the switch part 10b, it is possible to provide a switch device 1 that can more easily perform the gear shift operation and further improve the efficiency of the gear shift operation.

[0074] In addition, the switch unit 10a, 10c having the first operating button 20a, 20c among at least one of the first switch units 10a, 10c, 10d may be arranged directly adjacent to the second switch unit 10b, and the first operating button 20a, 20c has a size smaller than the size 60b of the second operating button 20b. Thus, the button 20b and the buttons 20a, 20c adjacent to the button 20b can be more reliably distinguished. Therefore, it is possible to provide a switch device 1 that can more reliably suppress the occurrence of erroneous operation of shifting.

[0075] (5) The second operation button 20b may be an operation button for setting the shift position of the vehicle to the reverse position.

[0076] This allows the occupant to more reliably identify the operation button for setting the shift position to the reverse position. Therefore, it is possible to provide the switch device 1 that further improves the efficiency of the shift operation for moving the vehicle backward.

[0077] In addition, among the first operation buttons 20a, 20c, 20d and the second operation button 20b, only the second operation button 20b may be an operation button for setting the shift position of the vehicle to the reverse position. Thus, the occupant can more reliably identify the operation button for setting the shift position to the reverse position.

[0078] Description of Reference Numerals

[0079] 1. Switch device (switch device for shift operation); 10. Switch portion; 10a, 10c, 10d, switch portion (first switch portion); 10b, switch portion (second switch portion); 20a, 20c, 20d, button (first operation button); 20b, button (second operation button); 26, support shaft; 30, press-fit portion; 31, convex portion; 60a, 60b, 60c, size.

Claims

1. A shift operation switch device, comprising a plurality of switch parts to be operated when a shift operation of a vehicle is performed, wherein the plurality of switch parts are arranged in a vehicle compartment, The plurality of switch portions include at least one first switch portion and a second switch portion disposed adjacent to the at least one first switch portion. The first operation button of the at least one first switch portion moves parallel to the first direction according to a first operation of pressing the first operation button. The second operation button of the second switch portion rotates around a support shaft extending in a manner intersecting the first direction in response to a second operation of pressing or pulling up the second operation button.

2. The shift operation switch device according to claim 1, wherein: In the second operation, the second operation button is pressed.

3. The shift operation switch device according to claim 2, wherein: The second operation button includes a pressing portion that rotates about the support shaft in a pressing direction according to the second operation. The press-in portion has a convex portion protruding from a surface of the press-in portion on a side opposite to the pressing direction.

4. The shift operation switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The plurality of switch portions are arranged in a second direction, The at least one first switch portion includes the first operation button having a dimension in the second direction smaller than a dimension of the second operation button in the second direction.

5. The shift operation switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The second operation button is an operation button for setting the shift position of the vehicle to a reverse position.

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