Automobile combination switch light changing and steering conduction structure

Abstract

The invention provides a light-changing and steering conduction structure of an automobile combination switch. A first Hall sensor group and a second Hall sensor group are arranged on a circuit board; a longitudinal sliding groove and a light changing magnet sliding block are arranged at the position, located above the first Hall sensor set, of the base. A transverse sliding groove and a steering magnet sliding block are arranged at the position, above the second Hall sensor set, of the base. The longitudinal sliding groove is perpendicular to the transverse sliding groove. A first sliding groove is formed in the upper end of the light changing magnet sliding block, and a second sliding groove is formed in the upper end of the steering magnet sliding block. A handle rod of the handle is sleeved and rotationally connected with a shifting fork, and a shifting block is rotationally connected into the shifting fork; a first sliding column is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the shifting block and is in sliding connection with the first sliding groove. A second sliding column is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the shifting fork and is in sliding connection with the second sliding groove. According to the invention, the signal output of the hard wire and the bus can be met, and meanwhile, the scraping feeling during operation can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive combination switch technology, and more particularly to an automotive combination switch structure for dimming and steering conduction. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the signal conduction structures for the turn signals and dimmer switches in automotive combination switches are mainly divided into traditional contact-type structures and 3D Hall effect structures. Contact-type structures primarily output hard-wired signals, and can also be used with PCBA boards to output bus signals. However, contact-type structures generate friction during mechanical sliding, which is transmitted to the switch operating handle, causing a scraping sensation when the user operates the handle. This is particularly noticeable in new energy vehicles where a quiet environment is required, making it difficult for customers to accept. 3D Hall effect structures primarily output bus-type signals. Their conduction structure uses a magnet and Hall effect sensor (non-contact) triggering, resulting in almost no scraping sensation during mechanical sliding. Users have high acceptance of the tactile feedback. However, this type of structure cannot directly output hard-wired signals, failing to meet diverse customer needs. Both of these conduction structures have limitations in application. To meet different customer requirements for signal types and tactile feedback, different structures need to be redesigned, increasing design and development costs and time. Therefore, designing a switch structure that can satisfy both hard-wired and bus signal output while also eliminating the scraping sensation during operation has become a technical problem that industry engineers need to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a structure for the dimming and steering conduction of a combination switch for automobiles, thereby solving the aforementioned defects in the steering and dimming functions of existing combination switch handles.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A car combination switch for dimming and steering conduction includes a handle, a housing, and a base. A circuit board is connected to the base, and a first Hall sensor group and a second Hall sensor group are provided on the circuit board.

[0006] A longitudinal groove is provided on the base above the first Hall sensor group; a variable light magnet slider is slidably connected in the longitudinal groove, and the variable light magnet slider is adapted to the first Hall sensor group.

[0007] A transverse slide groove is provided on the base above the second Hall sensor group; a steering magnet slider is slidably connected in the transverse slide groove, and the longitudinal slide groove is perpendicular to the transverse slide groove.

[0008] The upper end of the light-changing magnet slider is provided with a first slide groove, which is arranged along the up-down sliding direction of the handle; the upper end of the steering magnet slider is provided with a second slide groove, which is arranged along the back-and-forth sliding direction of the handle.

[0009] A fork is sleeved on and rotatably connected to the handle rod of the handle, and a lever is rotatably connected to the fork; a first sliding post is fixedly provided at the lower end of the lever, and the first sliding post is slidably connected to a first sliding groove; a second sliding post is fixedly provided at the lower end of the fork, and the second sliding post is slidably connected to a second sliding groove.

[0010] Preferably, in conjunction with the above scheme, side plates are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the lever, the outer side of the side plate is rotatably connected to the lever fork, and the inner side of the side plate is rotatably and slidably connected to the outer side of the handle rod.

[0011] Preferably, in conjunction with the above scheme, the outer side of the side plate is symmetrically provided with a first rotating shaft, and the two sides of the middle part of the shift fork are provided with a first rotating shaft hole, and the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft hole.

[0012] Preferably, in conjunction with the above scheme, a second rotating shaft is symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the side plate, and a rotating slide groove is symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the handle rod, wherein the second rotating shaft and the rotating slide groove are rotatably and slidably connected.

[0013] Preferably, in conjunction with the above scheme, the two sides of the rear part of the shift fork are symmetrically provided with second pivot holes, and the two sides of the rear part of the handle are fixedly provided with third pivots, and the third pivots are rotatably connected to the second pivot holes.

[0014] Preferably, in conjunction with the above scheme, the upper rear end face of the shift fork is provided with a third pivot hole, and a fourth pivot is provided on the outer shell at the position corresponding to the third pivot hole, and the fourth pivot is rotatably connected to the third pivot hole.

[0015] Preferably, in conjunction with the above scheme, a fifth pivot is provided on the lower rear end face of the shift fork, and a fourth pivot hole is provided in the base corresponding to the position of the fifth pivot, and the fifth pivot is rotatably connected to the fourth pivot hole.

[0016] Preferably, in conjunction with the above scheme, a clearance groove is provided at the lower middle part of the shift fork, and the first sliding column passes through the clearance groove.

[0017] Preferably, in conjunction with the above scheme, the handle rod of the handle is provided with a stop pin hole, the stop pin hole is provided with a spring and a stop pin, the base is provided with a stop block at a position relative to the stop pin hole, and the stop block is provided with a stop trajectory surface adapted to the stop pin.

[0018] Preferably, in conjunction with the above scheme, a limiting groove is provided in the outer shell, and the stop block is fixedly connected in the limiting groove.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0020] This invention discloses a combination switch structure for both dimming and turn signal activation in automobiles. By incorporating a magnetic slider for each of the turn signal and dimming functions, and through various rotating and sliding mechanisms driving the magnetic sliders to move laterally or longitudinally, the magnetic sliders are triggered non-contactly by a corresponding linear Hall effect sensor on the circuit board. The linear Hall effect sensor can directly output high and low level hard-wired signals, or it can be used with the circuit board to implement bus signals, providing a good tactile feel and meeting diverse customer needs. This invention also achieves universality through a simple and reliable structure, while reducing assembly complexity, saving costs, and shortening the system development cycle.

[0021] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an automotive combination switch according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the outer shell structure in this invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram showing the fit between the outer shell and the handle, shift fork, and gear block in this invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a car combination switch for dimming and steering conduction according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a partially exploded view of a combination switch for automobiles that provides both light-changing and steering conduction capabilities, according to the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram showing the cooperation between the handle, shift fork, and shift block in this invention.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of a car combination switch for dimming and steering conduction according to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a car combination switch for dimming and steering conduction according to the present invention.

[0030] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the dial block in this invention.

[0031] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the base, the light-changing magnet slider, and the steering magnet slider in this invention.

[0032] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the gear block in this invention.

[0033] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the arrangement of the first Hall sensor group and the second Hall sensor group on the circuit board in this invention.

[0034] Figure 13 This is a magnetic pole distribution diagram of the variable light magnet slider in this invention.

[0035] Figure 14 This is a diagram showing the magnetic pole distribution of the steering magnet slider in this invention.

[0036] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the light-changing conduction function in this invention.

[0037] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the light-changing conduction function in this invention.

[0038] The components are as follows: 1. Handle; 2. Housing; 3. Base; 4. Circuit board; 5. Pulley; 6. Shift fork; 7. Gear block; 8. Spring; 9. Gear pin; 11. Handle lever; 12. Third rotating shaft; 13. Rotating slide; 14. Gear pin hole; 21. Fourth rotating shaft; 22. Limiting groove; 31. Light-changing magnet slider; 311. First slide; 32. Steering magnet slider; 321. Second slide; 33. Longitudinal slide; 34. Transverse slide; 35. Fourth rotating shaft hole; 41. First Hall sensor group; 42. Second Hall sensor group; 51. First sliding column; 52. Side plate; 53. First rotating shaft; 54. Second rotating shaft; 61. Second sliding column; 62. Second rotating shaft hole; 63. First rotating shaft hole; 65. Third rotating shaft hole; 66. Fifth rotating shaft; 67. Alternating groove; 71. Gear trajectory surface. Detailed Implementation

[0039] like Figures 1 to 10 The diagram illustrates a car combination switch for dimming and turn signal activation, comprising a handle 1, a housing 2, and a base 3. A circuit board 4 is connected to the base 3, and as shown... Figure 12 As shown, the circuit board 4 is provided with a first Hall sensor group 41 and a second Hall sensor group 42; the first Hall sensor group 41 includes two Hall sensors, and the second Hall sensor group 42 includes four Hall sensors. Both the first Hall sensor group 41 and the second Hall sensor group 42 use linear Hall sensors, which can satisfy both hard-wired signal output and bus signal output.

[0040] A longitudinal slide groove 33 is provided on the base 3 above the first Hall sensor group 41. A light-changing magnet slider 31 is slidably connected in the longitudinal slide groove 33. The light-changing magnet slider 31 is adapted to the first Hall sensor group 41. When the handle is moved back and forth, the first slide post 51 at the lower end of the lever 5 drives the light-changing magnet slider 31 to slide longitudinally along the longitudinal slide groove 33.

[0041] A transverse slide groove 34 is provided on the base 3 above the second Hall sensor group 42, and a steering magnet slider 32 is slidably connected in the transverse slide groove 34; the longitudinal slide groove 33 is perpendicular to the transverse slide groove 34; when the handle is moved up and down, the second slide post 61 at the lower end of the fork 6 drives the steering magnet slider 32 to slide laterally in the second slide groove 321.

[0042] The upper end of the light-changing magnet slider 31 is provided with a first slide groove 311, which is an arc groove; when the handle is moved up and down, the first slide post 51 at the lower end of the lever 5 moves along the arc path of the first slide groove 311; the upper end of the steering magnet slider 32 is provided with a second slide groove 321, which is parallel to the longitudinal slide groove 33; when the handle is moved back and forth, the second slide post 61 at the lower end of the fork 6 moves linearly along the second slide groove 321.

[0043] A fork 6 is sleeved and rotatably connected to the handle rod 11 of the handle 1. A lever 5 is rotatably connected to the fork 6. A first sliding post 51 is fixedly provided at the lower end of the lever 5, and the first sliding post 51 is slidably connected to the first sliding groove 311. To reduce friction, the lower end of the first sliding post 51 is designed with a spherical structure. A second sliding post 61 is fixedly provided at the lower end of the fork 6, and the second sliding post 61 is slidably connected to the second sliding groove 321. The second sliding post 61 protrudes from the lower end surface of the front part of the fork 6.

[0044] The mating surfaces of the longitudinal slide groove 33, the transverse slide groove 34, the first slide groove 311 and the second slide groove 321 are highly polished and coated with lubricating grease to ensure smooth movement without jamming.

[0045] To facilitate the connection and assembly with the shift fork 6 and the handle lever 11, side plates 52 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the shift block 5. The outer side of the side plate 52 is rotatably connected to the shift fork 6, and the inner side of the side plate 52 is rotatably and slidably connected to the outer side of the handle lever 11.

[0046] In order to achieve the rotatable connection between the shift block 5 and the shift fork 6, a first rotating shaft 53 is symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the side plate 52, and a first rotating shaft hole 63 is provided on both sides of the middle part of the shift fork 6. The first rotating shaft 53 is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft hole 63.

[0047] In order to achieve the rotation and sliding connection between the lever 5 and the handle 11, a second rotating shaft 54 ​​is symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the side plate 52, and a rotating groove 13 is symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the handle 11. The second rotating shaft 54 ​​and the rotating groove 13 are rotatably and slidably connected, and the rotating groove 13 is arranged along the length direction of the handle 11.

[0048] In order to achieve the rotatable connection between the shift fork 6 and the handle rod 11, the two sides of the rear of the shift fork 6 are symmetrically provided with second pivot holes 62, and the two sides of the rear of the handle rod 11 are fixedly provided with third pivots 12, which are rotatably connected to the second pivot holes 62.

[0049] In order to achieve the rotatable connection between the shift fork 6 and the housing 2, a third pivot hole 65 is provided on the upper rear end face of the shift fork 6, and a fourth pivot 21 is provided on the housing 2 at the position corresponding to the third pivot hole 65. The fourth pivot 21 is rotatably connected to the third pivot hole 65.

[0050] In order to achieve the rotatable connection between the shift fork 6 and the base 3, a fifth rotating shaft 66 is provided on the lower rear end face of the shift fork 6, and a fourth rotating shaft hole 35 is provided in the base 3 at the position corresponding to the fifth rotating shaft 66. The fifth rotating shaft 66 and the fourth rotating shaft hole 35 are rotatably connected.

[0051] To avoid obstructing the lower end of the first sliding post 51 of the toggle block 5, and to facilitate the sliding of the first sliding post 51 within the first sliding groove 311 at the upper end of the light-changing magnet slider 31, such as... Figure 6 As shown, a clearance groove 67 is provided at the lower middle part of the shift fork 6, and the first sliding column 51 passes through the clearance groove 67.

[0052] To achieve a good gear shift feel, the handle rod 11 of the handle 1 is provided with a gear shift pin hole 14, and a spring 8 and a gear shift pin 9 are provided in the gear shift pin hole 14. A gear shift block 7 is provided on the base 3 at a position relative to the gear shift pin hole 14, and the gear shift block 7 is provided with a gear shift trajectory surface 71 adapted to the gear shift pin 9. Figure 11 As shown, the gear track surface 71 is provided with crisscrossing gear track grooves to accommodate the forward and backward movement and up and down movement of the gear pin 9.

[0053] To facilitate the installation and fixing of the gear block 7, such as Figure 2 As shown, the outer casing 2 is provided with a limiting groove 22, and the stop block 7 is fixedly connected in the limiting groove 22.

[0054] Working principle of the invention:

[0055] High / low beam headlight switching function:

[0056] By moving the handle 1 back and forth, the handle rod 11 rotates around the third rotating shaft 12 and pushes the shift fork 6 and the shift block 5 to slide along the longitudinal slide groove 33. As a result, the second sliding post 61 of the shift fork 6 slides longitudinally along the second slide groove 321, and the first sliding post 51 of the shift block 5 abuts against the side wall of the first slide groove 311, causing the light-changing magnet slider 31 to slide along the longitudinal slide groove 33.

[0057] At the same time, the lever 5 rotates around the first rotating shaft 53, causing the first sliding column 51 to rotate in the first sliding groove 311. Meanwhile, the second rotating shaft 54 ​​of the lever 5 rotates and slides in the rotating sliding groove 13 of the handle 11.

[0058] When the dimming magnet slider 31 slides along the longitudinal groove 33, the magnetic poles of the two sensors corresponding to the first Hall sensor group 41 will change, thereby triggering the first Hall sensor group 41 to switch between high and low levels to realize the dimming function of high and low beam lights.

[0059] like Figure 15 As shown, the three positions of the dimmer switch are OFF, overtaking, and high beam, with low level defined as 0 and high level as 1; when the S pole of the magnet contacts the Hall sensor, the high level changes to low level. The two Hall elements of the first Hall sensor group 41 can be numbered, and as the dimmer magnet slider 31 (e.g.) changes position... Figure 13 As shown, the movement of the N-pole (arranged in a Z-shape and the S-pole of two rectangular structures on the left and right) causes the two Hall elements to come into contact with different magnetic poles and identify their voltage changes, forming a gear signal list to determine the current dimming gear that the handle is in.

[0060] Turn signal function:

[0061] By moving the handle 1 up and down, the handle rod 11 drives the shift fork 6 to rotate around the fourth rotating shaft 21 and the fifth rotating shaft 66. At the same time, it drives the first sliding column 51 of the shift block 5 to slide along the first sliding groove 311. Meanwhile, the second sliding column 61 of the shift fork 6 drives the steering magnet slider 32 to slide along the transverse sliding groove 34. The magnetic poles of the four sensors of the second Hall sensor group 42 corresponding to the steering magnet slider 32 will change, thereby triggering the second Hall sensor group 42 to output a high-low level switch to realize the turn signal function.

[0062] like Figure 16 As shown, the five positions of the turn signal switch are OFF, left lane change, left turn, right lane change, and right turn. The four Hall elements of the second Hall sensor group 42 can be numbered, and the position is adjusted according to the turn signal slider 32 (e.g., ...). Figure 14As shown, the movement of the S-pole (arranged in a Z-shape and the N-pole of two L-shaped structures on the left and right) involves four Hall elements contacting different magnetic poles and identifying their voltage changes to form a gear signal list, thereby determining the steering gear currently engaged by the handle.

[0063] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "top," "one end," "one side," "both ends," and "both sides," indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0064] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0065] The present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or direct applications in other situations, fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A car combination switch for dimming and steering conduction, comprising a handle (1), a housing (2), and a base (3), wherein a circuit board (4) is connected to the base (3), characterized in that, The circuit board (4) is provided with a first Hall sensor group (41) and a second Hall sensor group (42); A longitudinal groove (33) is provided on the base (3) above the first Hall sensor group (41); a variable light magnet slider (31) is slidably connected in the longitudinal groove (33), and the variable light magnet slider (31) is adapted to the first Hall sensor group (41). A transverse slide groove (34) is provided on the base (3) above the second Hall sensor group (42); a steering magnet slider (32) is slidably connected in the transverse slide groove (34); and the longitudinal slide groove (33) is perpendicular to the transverse slide groove (34). The upper end of the light-changing magnet slider (31) is provided with a first groove (311); the upper end of the steering magnet slider (32) is provided with a second groove (321). A fork (6) is sleeved on and rotatably connected to the handle rod (11) of the handle (1), and a lever (5) is rotatably connected in the fork (6); a first sliding post (51) is fixedly provided at the lower end of the lever (5), and the first sliding post (51) is slidably connected to the first sliding groove (311); a second sliding post (61) is fixedly provided at the lower end of the fork (6), and the second sliding post (61) is slidably connected to the second sliding groove (321).

2. The automotive combination switch for dimming and steering conduction as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The two sides of the lever (5) are symmetrically fixed with side plates (52). The outer side of the side plate (52) is rotatably connected to the fork (6), and the inner side of the side plate (52) is rotatably and slidably connected to the outer side of the handle rod (11).

3. The automotive combination switch for dimming and steering conduction as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The side plate (52) is symmetrically provided with a first rotating shaft (53) on the outer side, and the fork (6) is provided with a first rotating shaft hole (63) on both sides of the middle part, and the first rotating shaft (53) is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft hole (63).

4. The automotive combination switch for dimming and steering conduction as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The inner side of the side plate (52) is symmetrically provided with a second rotating shaft (54), and the outer side of the handle rod (11) is symmetrically provided with a rotating slide groove (13). The second rotating shaft (54) and the rotating slide groove (13) are rotatably and slidably connected.

5. The automotive combination switch for dimming and steering conduction as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fork (6) has symmetrical second pivot holes (62) on both sides of its rear, and the handle (11) has a third pivot (12) fixedly installed on both sides of its rear. The third pivot (12) is rotatably connected to the second pivot holes (62).

6. The automotive combination switch for dimming and steering conduction as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper rear end face of the shift fork (6) is provided with a third pivot hole (65), and a fourth pivot (21) is provided on the outer shell (2) at the position corresponding to the third pivot hole (65). The fourth pivot (21) is rotatably connected to the third pivot hole (65).

7. The automotive combination switch for dimming and steering conduction as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lower rear end face of the shift fork (6) is provided with a fifth rotating shaft (66), and the base (3) is provided with a fourth rotating shaft hole (35) corresponding to the position of the fifth rotating shaft (66). The fifth rotating shaft (66) is rotatably connected to the fourth rotating shaft hole (35).

8. The automotive combination switch for dimming and steering conduction as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lower middle part of the shift fork (6) is provided with a clearance groove (67), and the first sliding column (51) passes through the clearance groove (67).

9. The automotive combination switch for dimming and steering conduction as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The handle (1) has a stop pin hole (14) in the handle rod (11), and a spring (8) and a stop pin (9) are provided in the stop pin hole (14). A stop block (7) is provided on the base (3) at a position relative to the stop pin hole (14), and a stop track surface (71) adapted to the stop pin (9) is provided on the stop block (7).

10. The automotive combination switch for dimming and steering conduction as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The outer shell (2) is provided with a limiting groove (22), and the stop block (7) is fixedly connected in the limiting groove (22).

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