Rotary shifting plate type gear shifting mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of gear shifters, and discloses a rotary shifting plate type gear shifting mechanism which comprises a gear shifter body and a rotary knob, the gear shifter body is rotationally connected with a gear ring through a rotary shaft, one side of the top end of the gear shifter body is in sliding connection with a sliding block through a sliding groove, and a reset spring is arranged on one side of the sliding block. A thumb shifting plate is fixedly arranged at the top end of the sliding block, a protection assembly is arranged on one side of the thumb shifting plate, and the other side of the thumb shifting plate is fixedly connected with a rack through a transverse rod. The beneficial effects of the utility model are that the rotating button and the limiting block are clamped through the limiting groove, the rotating button can be conveniently and rapidly installed, the horizontal displacement of the rotating button can be prevented, the rotating button can transmit torque to the rotating shaft through the limiting block and the limiting groove, the rotating button can be locked through the supporting spring and the locking assembly, the vertical displacement of the rotating button can be prevented, and the rotating button is safe and reliable; and hot melting and bonding of the rotary button are not needed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of gear shifters, in particular to a rotary paddle type gear shift mechanism. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology, the transmission relationship between the car's shifter assembly and the gearbox has gradually changed from mechanical transmission to electric wire control; mechanical transmission controls the gearbox through the shifter cable linkage, and the handle position corresponds to the actual position of the gearbox, while the electronic shifter transmits the shifting electrical signal from the shifter to the gearbox.

[0003] Its application number is "CN202221493363.X". The "electronic shifter" disclosed in it "comprises: a housing assembly; a knob assembly, which is arranged on the housing assembly, and the knob assembly is used to adjust the gear position of the car. The utility model can realize the switching of three gears by rotating the knob assembly, and a knob cover is arranged on the knob assembly, and the preset gear can be triggered by triggering the knob cover on the knob assembly, which saves manufacturing costs, improves the user experience, and further improves the shifting experience and safety during driving. " In the utility model, a split mechanism is provided at the knob of the electronic shifter body, and the knob above the electronic shifter body has a detachable split button cover with the help of the split mechanism. This detachable split button cover can drive the knob to rotate and can also be disassembled and cleaned separately, which facilitates the disassembly and cleaning of the shifting structure above the electronic shifter body.

[0004] However, the above method still has the following defects: the knob can be disassembled through the split mechanism and can be disassembled and cleaned separately, but the card strip needs to be hot-melt bonded to the lower cover surface of the split button cover, which makes installation and disassembly more complicated and inconvenient to operate. The baffle can prevent children in the back seat of the car from accidentally turning the knob, but the driver needs to open and close the baffle during the gear shifting process, which has poor operability and easily causes untimely gear shifting, posing certain safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a rotary paddle type shift mechanism to solve the problem in the background art that the knob can be disassembled by a split mechanism and can be disassembled and cleaned separately, but the installation and disassembly is complicated and inconvenient to operate.

[0006] The utility model provides the following technical solution: a rotary paddle type shift mechanism, comprising a shifter body and a rotary knob, the shifter body being rotatably connected to a gear ring via a rotating shaft, a slider being slidably connected to one side of the top end of the shifter body via a sliding groove, a return spring being provided on one side of the slider, a thumb paddle being fixedly provided on the top end of the slider, a protective assembly being provided on one side of the thumb paddle, a rack being fixedly connected to the other side of the thumb paddle via a cross bar, the rack being meshingly connected to the gear ring, a limit block being fixedly provided on the top end of the rotating shaft, the middle part of the rotary knob being snap-connected to the limit block via a limit groove, an installation groove being provided inside the limit block, a support spring being provided inside the installation groove, and locking assemblies being provided at both ends of the support spring.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the inner wall of the gear ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft, the bottom end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the middle part of the shifter body, the gear ring is located inside the rotating knob, and the rotating knob is coaxial with the rotating shaft.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the protective assembly includes a protective plate and a mounting plate, a mounting plate is fixedly provided on one side of the top of the protective plate, the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the thumb plate by screws, and the protective plate is located at the top of the slide groove.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, a card slot is provided on one side of the thumb shift plate, the mounting plate is engaged with the card slot, a through hole is provided on the surface of the mounting plate, the screw is inserted and connected with the through hole, a threaded hole is provided inside the card slot, and the screw is threadedly connected with the threaded hole.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the locking assembly includes a locking block, a slide plate and a push plate. Locking slots are provided in the middle of both sides of the limiting slot. The locking block is engaged with the locking slots. One side of the locking block is fixedly connected with a spring column through the slide plate. The slide plate is slidably connected to the inside of the mounting slot. The spring column is engaged with a support spring. A push plate is fixedly provided on the top of the slide plate.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, telescopic openings are provided on both sides of the limit block, the locking block is snap-connected with the telescopic openings, plate grooves are provided on both sides of the top of the limit block, and the push plate is slidably connected with the plate grooves.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, a limiting column is fixedly provided inside the slide groove and on one side of the sliding block, the return spring is engaged with the limiting column, and the return spring is located inside the slide groove.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the surface of the rotating knob is provided with an anti-slip groove, one side of the bottom end of the rotating knob is provided with a shrinkage opening, and the cross bar is located inside the shrinkage opening.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The rotary paddle type shift mechanism engages the rotary knob with the limit block through the limit groove, which is convenient for quick installation of the rotary knob and can prevent the rotary knob from horizontal displacement. The rotary knob can transmit torque to the rotating shaft through the limit block and the limit groove. The rotary knob can be locked by the support spring and the locking assembly to prevent its vertical displacement. It is safe and reliable, and there is no need to hot-melt bond the rotary knob. The engagement of the rotary knob with the limit block and the locking assembly facilitates its quick installation and disassembly, and the rotary knob can be quickly removed and cleaned. The protective assembly can prevent foreign matter from entering the interior of the slide groove.

[0016] 2. The rotary paddle type shift mechanism supports the slider by the reset spring, so that the rack can be closely meshed with the gear ring, and the self-locking of the rotating shaft can be realized, which can prevent the rotary knob from being accidentally touched and causing the gear to jump. The driver can place the thumb between the thumb paddle and the rotary knob and turn the thumb paddle, so that the slider at the bottom of the thumb paddle can compress the reset spring, and the rack can be separated from the gear ring. The rotary knob can be rotated by the thumb paddle, which is convenient to operate, avoids the phenomenon of untimely gear shifting, and reduces safety hazards. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is one of the structural diagrams of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is the second structural diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gear ring of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the thumb paddle of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotary button of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the locking assembly of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1. shifter body; 2. rotating shaft; 3. gear ring; 4. rack; 5. cross bar; 6. thumb paddle; 7. reset spring; 8. slide groove; 9. slider; 10. slot; 11. threaded hole; 12. limit column; 13. protection assembly; 1301. protection plate; 1302. mounting plate; 1303. screw; 1304. through hole; 14. limit block; 15. rotary knob; 16. limit slot; 17. lock slot; 18. locking assembly; 1801. lock block; 1802. slide plate; 1803. spring column; 1804. push plate; 19. support spring; 20. mounting groove; 21. telescopic opening; 22. plate groove; 23. retractable opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] See also Figures 1 to 7 In the embodiment of the utility model, the rotary paddle type shift mechanism includes a shifter body 1 and a rotary knob 15. The shifter body 1 is rotatably connected to a gear ring 3 through a rotating shaft 2. A slider 9 is slidably connected to one side of the top of the shifter body 1 through a slide groove 8. A return spring 7 is provided on one side of the slider 9. A thumb paddle 6 is fixedly provided on the top of the slider 9. A protective component 13 is provided on one side of the thumb paddle 6. A rack 4 is fixedly connected to the other side of the thumb paddle 6 through a cross bar 5. The rack 4 is meshed with the gear ring 3. The rotating shaft 2 A limit block 14 is fixedly provided at the top, and the middle part of the rotating knob 15 is engaged with the limit block 14 through a limit groove 16. The rotating knob 15 is engaged with the limit block 14 through the limit groove 16, which is convenient for quickly installing the rotating knob 15 and can prevent the rotating knob 15 from horizontal displacement. The rotating knob 15 can transmit torque to the rotating shaft 2 through the limit block 14 and the limit groove 16. An installation groove 20 is provided inside the limit block 14, and a support spring 19 is provided inside the installation groove 20. Both ends of the support spring 19 are provided with locking components 18;

[0027] In this embodiment, preferably, the inner wall of the gear ring 3 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft 2, the rotating shaft 2 can support the gear ring 3, the bottom end of the rotating shaft 2 is rotatably connected to the middle of the shifter body 1, the gear ring 3 is located inside the rotating knob 15, the rotating knob 15 is coaxial with the rotating shaft 2, and the rotating knob 15 can provide protection for the surface of the gear ring 3;

[0028] In this embodiment, preferably, the protection component 13 includes a protection plate 1301 and a mounting plate 1302. The mounting plate 1302 is fixedly provided on one side of the top of the protection plate 1301. The mounting plate 1302 is fixedly connected to the thumb plate 6 by screws 1303. The protection plate 1301 is located at the top of the slide groove 8. The protection plate 1301 can be fixedly installed by the mounting plate 1302. The protection plate 1301 can block the slide groove 8 and the reset spring 7, so as to prevent foreign matter from entering the slide groove 8 and jamming the reset spring 7.

[0029] In this embodiment, preferably, a slot 10 is provided on one side of the thumb plate 6, the mounting plate 1302 is engaged with the slot 10, a through hole 1304 is provided on the surface of the mounting plate 1302, the screw 1303 is inserted and connected with the through hole 1304, a threaded hole 11 is provided inside the slot 10, the screw 1303 is threadedly connected with the threaded hole 11, the screw 1303 can be inserted through the through hole 1304, and the screw 1303 can be positioned through the threaded hole 11;

[0030] In this embodiment, preferably, the locking assembly 18 includes a locking block 1801, a slide plate 1802 and a push plate 1804. The middle parts of both sides of the limiting groove 16 are provided with locking grooves 17. The locking block 1801 is engaged with the locking groove 17. A spring column 1803 is fixedly connected to one side of the locking block 1801 through the slide plate 1802. The slide plate 1802 is slidably connected to the inside of the installation groove 20. The spring column 1803 is engaged with the support spring 19. A push plate 1804 is fixedly provided on the top of the slide plate 1802. The stability between the support spring 19 and the slide plate 1802 can be ensured by the spring column 1803. The support spring 19 can push the locking block 1801 into the locking groove 17 through the slide plate 1802, so as to quickly lock the rotating knob 15. The locking block 1801 can be pulled out by pushing the two push plates 1804 in opposite directions and compressing the support spring 19.

[0031] In this embodiment, preferably, both sides of the limit block 14 are provided with telescopic openings 21, the locking block 1801 is engaged with the telescopic openings 21, both sides of the top of the limit block 14 are provided with plate grooves 22, the push plate 1804 is slidably connected with the plate grooves 22, the telescopic openings 21 can ensure the telescopic movement of the locking block 1801, and the plate grooves 22 can ensure the horizontal movement of the push plate 1804;

[0032] In this embodiment, preferably, a limiting column 12 is fixedly provided inside the chute 8 and on one side of the slider 9, and the reset spring 7 is engaged with the limiting column 12. The reset spring 7 is located inside the chute 8, and the limiting column 12 can limit the two ends of the reset spring 7, thereby preventing the reset spring 7 from loosening and falling off;

[0033] In this embodiment, preferably, the surface of the rotating knob 15 is provided with an anti-slip groove, and a contraction opening 23 is opened on one side of the bottom end of the rotating knob 15. The cross bar 5 is located inside the contraction opening 23. The cross bar 5 can be accommodated through the contraction opening 23, thereby preventing friction between the rotating knob 15 and the cross bar 5.

[0034] When in use, when it is necessary to shift gears through the shifter body 1, the driver first places the thumb between the thumb plate 6 and the rotary button 15 and shifts the thumb plate 6. The slider 9 at the bottom of the thumb plate 6 can compress the reset spring 7, the slide groove 8 can guide the slider 9, the rack 4 can be separated from the gear ring 3, and the locking shaft 2 can be stopped. Then, the rotary button 15 is turned, and the rotary button 15 can transmit torque through the limit groove 16 and the limit block 14, which can drive the shaft 2 to rotate. The shaft 2 can shift gears through the shifter body 1. After the shift is completed, the driver removes the thumb from between the thumb plate 6 and the rotary button 15, and the reset spring 7 can be reset, so that the rack 4 can be closely meshed with the gear ring 3, and the self-locking of the shaft 2 can be achieved, which can prevent the rotary button 15 from being accidentally touched and causing the gear to jump. The operation is simple, the phenomenon of untimely shifting is avoided, and the safety hazard is reduced. The protective component 13 can block the slide groove 8 and the reset spring 7, which can prevent foreign matter from entering the slide groove 8 and jamming the reset spring 7, and can ensure the normal operation of the reset spring 7.

[0035] When it is necessary to disassemble the rotary knob 15 and clean it separately, the driver first pushes the push plates 1804 of the two locking assemblies 18 toward each other to compress the support spring 19 and pull the locking block 1801 out of the locking groove 17, then lifts the rotary knob 15 vertically and removes it from the limit block 14, so that it can be quickly disassembled and cleaned. After cleaning, push the push plates 1804 of the two locking assemblies 18 toward each other again to compress the support spring 19, and then engage the rotary knob 15 with the limit block 14 through the limit groove 16, then release the push plate 1804 and stop compressing the support spring 19, so that the support spring 19 pushes the two locking blocks 1801 into the two locking grooves 17 respectively, thereby locking the rotary knob 15 and preventing it from moving vertically.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A rotary paddle type shift mechanism, comprising a shifter body (1) and a rotary knob (15), characterized in that: The shifter body (1) is rotatably connected to a gear ring (3) via a rotating shaft (2); a slider (9) is slidably connected to one side of the top of the shifter body (1) via a sliding groove (8); a return spring (7) is provided on one side of the slider (9); a thumb plate (6) is fixedly provided at the top of the slider (9); a protective component (13) is provided on one side of the thumb plate (6); a rack (4) is fixedly connected to the other side of the thumb plate (6) via a cross bar (5); the rack (4) is meshingly connected to the gear ring (3); a limit block (14) is fixedly provided at the top of the rotating shaft (2); a middle part of the rotating knob (15) is snap-connected to the limit block (14) via a limit groove (16); a mounting groove (20) is provided inside the limit block (14); a support spring (19) is provided inside the mounting groove (20); locking components (18) are provided at both ends of the support spring (19).

2. The rotary paddle type shift mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the gear ring (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft (2); the bottom end of the rotating shaft (2) is rotatably connected to the middle of the shifter body (1); the gear ring (3) is located inside the rotating knob (15); and the rotating knob (15) is coaxial with the rotating shaft (2).

3. The rotary paddle type shift mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protection assembly (13) comprises a protection plate (1301) and a mounting plate (1302); the mounting plate (1302) is fixedly provided on one side of the top end of the protection plate (1301); the mounting plate (1302) is fixedly connected to the thumb plate (6) via screws (1303); and the protection plate (1301) is located at the top end of the slide groove (8).

4. The rotary paddle type shift mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A slot (10) is provided on one side of the thumb plate (6), the mounting plate (1302) is snap-fitted with the slot (10), a through hole (1304) is provided on the surface of the mounting plate (1302), the screw (1303) is inserted and connected with the through hole (1304), a threaded hole (11) is provided inside the slot (10), and the screw (1303) is threadedly connected with the threaded hole (11).

5. The rotary paddle type shift mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly (18) comprises a locking block (1801), a sliding plate (1802) and a push plate (1804); a locking groove (17) is provided in the middle of both sides of the limiting groove (16); the locking block (1801) is engaged with the locking groove (17); one side of the locking block (1801) is fixedly connected with a spring column (1803) via the sliding plate (1802); the sliding plate (1802) is slidably connected to the inside of the mounting groove (20); the spring column (1803) is engaged with the support spring (19); and a push plate (1804) is fixedly provided at the top of the sliding plate (1802).

6. The rotary paddle type shift mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both sides of the limit block (14) are provided with telescopic openings (21), the locking block (1801) is snap-fitted and connected to the telescopic openings (21), both sides of the top of the limit block (14) are provided with plate grooves (22), and the push plate (1804) is slidably connected to the plate grooves (22).

7. The rotary paddle type shift mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting column (12) is fixedly provided inside the slide groove (8) and on one side of the sliding block (9), the return spring (7) is engaged with the limiting column (12), and the return spring (7) is located inside the slide groove (8).

8. The rotary paddle type shift mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the rotating knob (15) is provided with an anti-slip groove, one side of the bottom end of the rotating knob (15) is provided with a shrinkage opening (23), and the cross bar (5) is located inside the shrinkage opening (23).

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