Integrated steering wheel switch assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to an integrated steering wheel switch assembly which comprises a steering wheel framework and a switch assembly, the steering wheel framework comprises a rim and a base, the rim surrounds to form a space, the base is located in the space and connected with the rim, and the switch assembly is located on the base. The switch assembly comprises a spoke, a mounting base and function switch assemblies, the spoke and the middle of the mounting base are hollowed out and spliced with each other, the two function switch assemblies are located on the left side and the right side of the mounting base respectively, and buckling parts are arranged on the left side, the right side and the front side of the spoke. The integrated steering wheel switch assembly provided by the utility model is more modularized, and the subsequent assembly efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile switches, in particular to an integrated steering wheel switch assembly. Background Art

[0002] The car steering wheel is a standard accessory for cars, used to control the direction of the car. At present, the electronic technology of new energy vehicles is developing rapidly, and the interior decoration of many cars tends to be simple and technological. At present, the electronic technology of new energy vehicles is developing rapidly.

[0003] The existing steering wheel includes a steering wheel frame and a switch assembly. The switch assembly includes multiple switch modules. Before installation, each module needs to be classified and stored. During assembly, the corresponding switch modules and upper shell and other components are taken out and installed on the left and right sides of the steering wheel frame respectively. The upper shell is then packaged therein. The storage of each component is relatively cumbersome, and the corresponding components need to be taken out for subsequent assembly. They cannot be classified together in advance, which affects the efficiency of subsequent assembly. Summary of the invention

[0004] Purpose of the utility model: In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the utility model provides an integrated steering wheel switch assembly.

[0005] The technical solution of the utility model: an integrated steering wheel switch assembly, including a steering wheel frame and a switch assembly, the steering wheel frame including a rim and a base, the rim forming a space, the base located in the space and connected to the rim, the switch assembly located on the base, the switch assembly including spokes, a mounting base and a functional switch component, the spokes, the mounting base and the base are adapted in shape, the spokes and the mounting base are hollowed out in the middle and are assembled to each other, two groups of the functional switch components are provided and are respectively located on the left and right sides of the mounting base, the left side, right side and front side of the spokes are provided with buckling parts, and the steering wheel frame is provided with buckling areas corresponding to the buckling parts.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the functional switch components are respectively integrated on the left and right sides of the mounting base and packaged through the spokes, which is more modular and can be mass-produced to facilitate subsequent storage. There is no need to classify the parts. After assembling them into one, they can be directly installed on the base of the steering wheel frame. Due to the prior assembly, the subsequent assembly efficiency is high.

[0007] The utility model is further configured as follows: mounting posts are arranged on both sides of the bottom of the mounting base and threaded holes are arranged in the mounting posts; mounting holes corresponding to the mounting posts are arranged on the base and fasteners threadedly connected to the threaded holes are passed through the mounting holes.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting base of the switch assembly is aligned with the base of the steering wheel frame, and the two are tightened by fasteners (such as bolts), which makes assembly convenient.

[0009] The utility model is further configured as follows: an operating area is provided on the spoke, the functional switch assembly comprises a sliding frame, a sensor sheet and a PCB board located inside the spoke, the sensor sheet is located below the operating area, and the sensor sheet is connected to the PCB board, the sliding frame is connected to the spoke, a reflecting surface is provided on the sliding frame, the PCB board is arranged below the sliding frame, and an infrared sensor is provided on the PCB board, and the infrared sensor is arranged opposite to the reflecting surface.

[0010] With the above technical solution, the driver applies a certain amount of pressure to the operating area, the wheel spokes will drive the sliding frame to move, and the pressure sensing is achieved through the change in the distance between the infrared sensor and the reflective surface. The sensor sheet senses the touch position, and the corresponding signal is transmitted to the PCB board, thereby realizing the corresponding switch function, which can prevent misoperation and is safer. The switches for wipers, cruise control, turn signals, high beams, rear fog lights, etc. are all set on the steering wheel for easy operation.

[0011] Further configuration of the utility model: the spoke includes a left half and a right half, and the left half and the right half are each provided with a plurality of the operating areas and induction plates, each induction plate is located below the corresponding operating area, and two corresponding sliding frames are provided, respectively located in the left half and the right half of the spoke.

[0012] With the above further arrangement, the driver can operate with both hands, which is convenient.

[0013] The utility model is further configured as follows: a fixing frame is further configured in the spoke, the fixing frame is located between the PCB board and the sliding frame, and a first through hole is configured on the fixing frame, and the first through hole is configured corresponding to the infrared sensor.

[0014] By adopting the above further arrangement, the structure is stable, and the infrared sensor and the reflective surface are convenient to cooperate to realize pressure sensing.

[0015] The utility model is further configured as follows: a plurality of operation marks are arranged in the operation area, an LED light is arranged at a position corresponding to each operation mark on the PCB board, a second through hole is arranged on the fixing frame, and the second through hole is arranged corresponding to the LED light.

[0016] With the above further configuration, the light of the LED lamp can be transmitted to the operation mark, which is clearer and convenient for operation.

[0017] The utility model is further configured that roller switches are provided in the left half area and the right half area of ​​the spoke.

[0018] By further configuring the above, all switches are assembled on the steering wheel for easy operation.

[0019] The utility model is further configured as follows: a connecting groove is provided on the sliding frame, a connecting column is provided on the spoke, the connecting column is inserted into the connecting groove, and a fastener is passed through the connecting column to realize the connection between the spoke and the sliding frame.

[0020] By adopting the above-mentioned further arrangement, the structure is simple and the installation is convenient, so that the structure between the sliding frame and the wheel spokes is stable, and when the driver touches and presses the operation area, the wheel spokes can drive the sliding frame to move downward. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 A top view of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view in the AA direction;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of part A;

[0027] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the inner side of the spoke of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of part B;

[0029] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of a PCB board according to a specific embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical scheme in this embodiment will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, all directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0032] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "several" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited.

[0033] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that technical personnel in this field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0034] like Figure 1-9 As shown, an integrated steering wheel switch assembly includes a steering wheel frame 1 and a switch assembly 11. The steering wheel frame 1 includes a rim 12 and a base 13. The rim 12 surrounds a space, the base 13 is located in the space and connected to the rim 12, the switch assembly 11 is located on the base 13, and the switch assembly 11 includes a spoke 2, a mounting base 15 and a functional switch component 16. The spoke 2 and the mounting base 15 are adapted in shape to the base 13, and the spoke 2 and the mounting base 15 are in the middle. The two are hollowed out and assembled with each other, two groups of functional switch assemblies 16 are provided and are respectively located on the left and right sides of the mounting base 15, buckling parts 17 are provided on the left, right and front sides of the spoke 2, and buckling areas 18 are provided at the positions of the buckling parts 17 of the steering wheel skeleton 1, mounting columns 19 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the mounting base 15 and threaded holes are provided in the mounting columns, mounting holes 14 corresponding to the mounting columns 19 are provided on the base 13, and fasteners 8 threadedly connected to the threaded holes are passed through the mounting holes 14.

[0035] The functional switch assembly 16 is respectively integrated on the left and right sides of the mounting base 15 and packaged through the spoke 2, which is more modular and can be mass-produced for easy subsequent storage. There is no need to classify the parts. After being assembled into one, it can be directly installed on the base 13 of the steering wheel skeleton 1. Due to the prior assembly, the subsequent assembly efficiency is high.

[0036] Align the mounting base 15 of the switch assembly 11 with the base 13 of the steering wheel frame 1 , and tighten the two with a fastener 8 (such as a bolt), which is convenient for assembly.

[0037] The wheel spoke 2 is provided with an operation area 21, and the function switch assembly 16 includes a sliding frame 4, a sensor sheet 5 and a PCB board 3 located inside the wheel spoke 2. The sensor sheet 5 is located below the operation area 21, and the sensor sheet 5 is connected to the PCB board 3. The sliding frame 4 is connected to the wheel spoke 2, and a reflective surface 41 is provided on the sliding frame 4. The PCB board 3 is arranged below the sliding frame 4, and an infrared sensor 31 is provided on the PCB board 3. The infrared sensor 31 is arranged opposite to the reflective surface 41. When the driver applies a certain pressure to the operation area, the wheel spoke 2 will drive the sliding frame 4 to move, and the infrared sensor 31 and the reflective surface 41 are connected to each other. The distance between the two surfaces 41 changes to realize pressure sensing. The infrared sensor 31 emits infrared rays to the reflecting surface 41, and the infrared rays are reflected back to the infrared sensor 31 for reception. When the operating area is subjected to pressure, the reflecting surface 41 undergoes a micro-displacement. The infrared sensor 31 realizes pressure sensing by calculating the deformation of the reflecting surface 41 with high sensitivity. The sensing sheet 5 senses the touch position, and the corresponding signal is transmitted to the PCB board 3, thereby realizing the corresponding switch function, which can prevent misoperation and is safer. Switches such as wipers, cruise control, turn signals, high beams and rear fog lights are all set on the steering wheel for easy operation.

[0038] The wheel spoke 2 includes a left half and a right half, and the left half and the right half are both provided with a plurality of the operating areas 21 and the induction plates 5, each of which is located below the corresponding operating area, and the sliding racks 4 are provided with two, respectively located in the left half and the right half of the wheel spoke 2, so that the driver can operate with both hands, and the operation is convenient. The left half and the right half of the wheel spoke 2 are both provided with roller switches 7, which can be used to adjust the volume or the air conditioning temperature, etc., and the switches are assembled on the steering wheel for easy operation.

[0039] A fixing frame 6 is also provided in the spoke 2. The fixing frame 6 is located between the PCB board 3 and the sliding frame 4. The fixing frame 6 is provided with a first through hole 61. The first through hole 61 is provided corresponding to the infrared sensor 31. The structure is stable, which facilitates the cooperation between the infrared sensor 31 and the reflective surface 41 to achieve pressure sensing, so that the infrared rays emitted by the infrared sensor 31 can reach the reflective surface 41 and be reflected to the infrared sensor 31 and received. A plurality of operation marks are provided in the operation area. The PCB board 3 is provided with an LED lamp 32 corresponding to each operation mark position. A second through hole 62 is provided on the fixing frame 65. The second through hole 61 is provided corresponding to the LED lamp 32. The light of the LED lamp 32 is transmitted to the operation mark, which is clearer and convenient to operate.

[0040] A connecting groove 42 is provided on the sliding frame 4, and a connecting column 22 is provided on the spoke 2. The connecting column 22 is inserted into the connecting groove 42, and a fastener 8 is passed through it to realize the connection between the spoke 2 and the sliding frame 4. The structure is simple and easy to install, so that the structure between the sliding frame and the spoke is stable. When the driver touches and presses the operation area, the spoke can drive the sliding frame to move downward.

Claims

1. An integrated steering wheel switch assembly, comprising a steering wheel frame (1) and a switch assembly (11), wherein the steering wheel frame (1) comprises a rim (12) and a base (13), wherein the rim (12) surrounds and forms a space, wherein the base (13) is located in the space and the base (13) is connected to the rim (12), and wherein the switch assembly (11) is located on the base (13), wherein: The switch assembly (11) comprises a wheel spoke (2), a mounting base (15) and a functional switch assembly (16); the wheel spoke (2), the mounting base (15) and the base (13) are adapted in shape; the middle parts of the wheel spoke (2) and the mounting base (15) are hollowed out and the two are assembled with each other; two groups of the functional switch assembly (16) are provided and are respectively located on the left and right sides of the mounting base (15); the left side, the right side and the front side of the wheel spoke (2) are provided with a buckling portion (17); and the steering wheel frame (1) is provided with a buckling area (18) at a position corresponding to the buckling portion (17).

2. The integrated steering wheel switch assembly according to claim 1 is characterized in that mounting columns (19) are provided on both sides of the bottom of the mounting base (15) and threaded holes are provided in the mounting columns (19), and mounting holes (14) corresponding to the mounting columns (19) are provided on the base (13), and fasteners (8) threadedly connected to the threaded holes are passed through the mounting holes (14).

3. The integrated steering wheel switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that an operating area (21) is provided on the wheel spoke (2), the functional switch assembly (16) comprises a sliding frame (4) located inside the wheel spoke (2), a sensing sheet (5) and a PCB board (3), the sensing sheet (5) is located below the operating area (21), and the sensing sheet (5) is connected to the PCB board (3), the sliding frame (4) is connected to the wheel spoke (2), a reflecting surface (41) is provided on the sliding frame (4), the PCB board (3) is arranged below the sliding frame (4), and an infrared sensor (31) is provided on the PCB board (3), and the infrared sensor (31) and the reflecting surface (41) are arranged opposite to each other.

4. The integrated steering wheel switch assembly according to claim 3 is characterized in that the spoke (2) includes a left half area and a right half area, and the left half area and the right half area are each provided with a plurality of the operating areas (21) and the sensing plates (5), and each sensing plate (5) is located below the corresponding operating area (21), and two corresponding sliding frames (4) are provided, respectively located in the left half area and the right half area of ​​the spoke (2).

5. The integrated steering wheel switch assembly according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that a fixing frame (6) is further provided in the spoke (2), the fixing frame (6) is located between the PCB board (3) and the sliding frame (4), and a first through hole (61) is provided on the fixing frame (6), and the first through hole (61) is arranged corresponding to the infrared sensor (31).

6. The integrated steering wheel switch assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that a plurality of operation marks are provided in the operation area (21), an LED light (32) is provided on the PCB board (3) at a position corresponding to each operation mark, a second through hole (62) is provided on the fixing frame (6), and the second through hole (62) is provided corresponding to the LED light (32).

7. The integrated steering wheel switch assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that a roller switch (7) is provided in both the left and right halves of the wheel spoke (2).

8. The integrated steering wheel switch assembly according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that a connecting groove (42) is provided on the sliding frame (4), a connecting column (22) is provided on the spoke (2), the connecting column (22) is inserted into the connecting groove (42), and a fastener (8) is passed through to realize the connection between the spoke (2) and the sliding frame (4).

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