Huai gear switch

Abstract

The utility model discloses a gear switch which comprises a driving lever shell, a circuit board and a P-gear parking button, the circuit board is fixed in the driving lever shell, conducting strips are arranged on the front face and the back face of the circuit board, and the P-gear parking button is connected to one end of the driving lever shell in a sliding mode. At least part of the P-gear parking key is located on the outer side of the deflector rod shell to form an operation end for a user to press, a conductive clamp is arranged at the inner end of the P-gear parking key in a linkage mode, the conductive clamp is provided with a first metal contact piece and a second metal contact piece which are arranged in an up-down mode, and the first metal contact piece and the second metal contact piece are gathered together in the direction of the circuit board under the action of elastic force of the first metal contact piece and the second metal contact piece. The first metal contact piece and the second metal contact piece are arranged at the upper end and the lower end of the circuit board in a lap joint mode, and the first metal contact piece and the second metal contact piece correspond to the conducting strips at the upper end and the lower end of the circuit board. And the parking gear can be smoothly switched every time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, in particular to a hand-gear switch. Background Art

[0002] The arm shift is when the gear lever is moved to the arms when changing gears. There are two types of gear lever arrangements for cars: floor shift and arm shift. The gear lever of a car is located at the lower right of the steering wheel, which is called the arm shift.

[0003] Chinese patent No. CN202020247637.1 discloses a hand-shift switch, including a mounting frame as a bearing structure, and a lever housing arranged on the mounting frame for performing gear shifting operations, a P gear parking button is arranged at one end of the lever housing away from the mounting frame, a small circuit board is arranged inside the lever housing, and a conductive rubber is arranged between the small circuit board and the P gear parking button, and a conductive area is arranged on the side of the small circuit board facing the conductive rubber, which can be conductive with the conductive rubber when the P gear parking button is pressed.

[0004] The problem in the above patent is that pressing the P parking button connects the conductive rubber to the conductive area, thereby switching to the P parking gear. However, after long-term use, the conductive rubber will age and harden, resulting in problems such as the circuit not being connected or poor contact due to the button not being pressed in place. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a hand-held gear switch in order to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies of the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a hand-shift switch, comprising a lever housing for shifting operations, a circuit board and a P gear parking button, the circuit board being fixed in the lever housing, conductive sheets being provided on both sides of the circuit board, the P gear parking button being slidably connected to one end of the lever housing, and the P gear parking button being at least partially located on the outside of the lever housing to form an operating end for a user to press, a conductive clip being provided at the inner end of the P gear parking button, the conductive clip having a first metal contact sheet and a second metal contact sheet arranged in an upper and lower manner, the first metal contact sheet and the second metal contact sheet being gathered toward the circuit board direction under the action of their own elastic force, the first metal contact sheet and the second metal contact sheet being arranged at the upper and lower ends of the circuit board, and the first metal contact sheet and the second metal contact sheet corresponding to the conductive sheets at the upper and lower ends of the circuit board.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the conductive clip is U-shaped as a whole, the first metal contact and the second metal contact are fixed in the U-shaped opening of the conductive clip, the first metal contact and the second metal contact are inclined from outside to inside and the inner ends gradually converge toward the middle.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, a plurality of the conductive sheets are arranged side by side on both the upper and lower sides of the circuit board, and a plurality of the first metal contact pieces and the second metal contact pieces are provided and correspond to the conductive sheets respectively.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, a contact piece fixing seat fixed or integrally formed at the inner end of the P - gear parking button is further provided, and an installation groove for inserting the conductive clip is arranged on a side of the contact piece fixing seat relatively far from the P - gear parking button.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, one end of the contact piece fixing seat facing the P - gear parking button is provided with a mounting plate with a through - hole, the P - gear parking button is provided with a mounting portion corresponding to the mounting plate position, the mounting portion is placed on the mounting plate and an internal threaded hole corresponding to the through - hole is opened in the mounting portion, and a threaded fastener for tightening the mounting plate and the mounting portion is further provided.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, a guiding rib is arranged along the length direction of the P - gear parking button, the guiding rib is arranged at the top or bottom or side wall of the P - gear parking button, and a guiding groove is arranged on the inner wall of the shift lever housing corresponding to the guiding rib position.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, a clamping block is arranged along the length direction at the top of the P - gear parking button, a clamping groove is arranged on the inner top wall of the shift lever housing, the clamping block is limited in the clamping groove and the clamping block can move along the length direction of the clamping groove.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, a fixing hole is arranged at one end of the circuit board close to the P - gear parking button, a feel rubber is fixed at the fixing hole, the lower part of the feel rubber is inserted into the fixing hole and both sides are placed on the circuit board.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, the feel rubber includes a rubber backing plate and a rubber cylinder, the rubber cylinder is located on a side of the rubber backing plate facing the P - gear parking button, a positioning portion is arranged on the inner wall of the shift lever housing corresponding to the feel rubber position, and a positioning groove for embedding the rubber backing plate is arranged in the positioning portion.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, the shift lever housing includes a middle frame, a face cover and a bottom cover, the inside of the middle frame is hollow and a jack for inserting the P - gear parking button is arranged at one end of the middle frame, and the face cover and the bottom cover are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the middle frame.

[0016] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: Press the P - gear parking button to move the contact - piece fixing seat inward to the inner side of the shift lever housing until the two bimetallic contact pieces are electrically connected to the conductive pieces on the upper and lower sides of the circuit board respectively to achieve function output. The conductive clip uses two upper and lower metal contact pieces to clamp the circuit board, with good contact effect, ensuring smooth shifting into the parking gear every time. During the inward - pushing process, the P - gear parking button will squeeze the feel rubber, and after releasing the P - gear parking button, it will automatically reset. The feel rubber can not only act as a reset part but also reduce the noise generated when pressing the P - gear parking button. Of course, a compression spring can also be set between the feel rubber and the P - gear parking button for better reset effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is the structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is the structural schematic diagram of the present utility model with the face cover removed;

[0019] Figure 3 is the structural schematic diagram of the present utility model with the shift lever housing removed;

[0020] Figure 4 is the structural schematic diagram of the cooperation between the circuit board and the conductive clip in the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 is the structural schematic diagram of the cooperation between the conductive clip and the contact - piece fixing seat in the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 is the structural schematic diagram of the conductive clip in the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 is the structural schematic diagram of the front of the P - gear parking button in the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 is the structural schematic diagram of the back of the P - gear parking button in the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 9 is the internal structural schematic diagram of the middle frame in the present utility model.

[0026] Reference numerals: 1. Shift lever housing; 2. Circuit board; 3. P - gear parking button; 4. Conductive piece; 5. Conductive clip; 6. First metal contact piece; 7. Second metal contact piece; 8. Contact - piece fixing seat; 9. Installation groove; 10. Installation plate; 11. Through - hole; 12. Installation part; 13. Internal thread hole; 14. Thread fastener; 15. Guide rib; 16. Block; 17. Slot; 18. Fixed hole; 19. Feel rubber; 20. Rubber backing plate; 21. Rubber cylinder; 22. Positioning part; 23. Positioning groove; 24. Middle frame; 25. Face cover; 26. Bottom cover; 27. Jack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0027] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and drawings, but the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, not all. Based on the embodiments in the implementation mode, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0028] The specific embodiments of the present utility model are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 9 The hand-gear switch shown in the figure includes a lever housing 1 for shifting operation, a circuit board 2 and a P gear parking button 3, the circuit board 2 is fixed in the lever housing 1, and conductive sheets 4 are arranged on the front and back sides of the circuit board 2, the P gear parking button 3 is slidably connected to one end of the lever housing 1, and the P gear parking button 3 is at least partially located outside the lever housing 1 to form an operating end for the user to press, and a conductive clip 5 is linked to the inner end of the P gear parking button 3, and the conductive clip 5 has a first metal contact piece 6 and a second metal contact piece 7 arranged in an upper and lower manner, and the first metal contact piece 6 and the second metal contact piece 7 gather toward the circuit board direction under the action of their own elastic force, and the first metal contact piece 6 and the second metal contact piece 7 are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the circuit board 2. And the first metal contact piece 6 and the second metal contact piece 7 correspond to the conductive sheet 4 at the upper and lower ends of the circuit board 2. In this embodiment, the first metal contact piece 6 and the second metal contact piece 7 can always be located on the conductive sheet 4, but they need to be moved to the contact point or sensing position specified by the conductive sheet 4 to realize the P gear parking function, or, in the initial state, the first metal contact piece 6 and the second metal contact piece 7 do not contact the conductive sheet 4, and when sliding inward, the first metal contact piece 6 and the second metal contact piece 7 contact the conductive sheet 4 to realize the function output. The principle of how to realize the switching of the parking function is the prior art, and is not an improvement point of the present application. The present application is to provide a stable and reliable contact method to ensure smooth switching to the P gear every time.

[0030] The conductive clip 5 is U-shaped as a whole. The first metal contact piece 6 and the second metal contact piece 7 are fixed in the U-shaped opening of the conductive clip 5. The first metal contact piece 6 and the second metal contact piece 7 are inclined from outside to inside and the inner ends gradually gather toward the middle.

[0031] A plurality of the conductive sheets 4 are arranged side by side on both upper and lower sides of the circuit board 2 , and a plurality of first metal contact sheets 6 and second metal contact sheets 7 are arranged and correspond to the conductive sheets 4 respectively.

[0032] A contact piece fixing seat 8 is also provided which is fixed or integrally formed on the inner end of the P-block parking button 3 , and a mounting groove 9 for inserting the conductive clip 5 is provided on a side of the contact piece fixing seat 8 which is relatively far away from the P-block parking button 3 .

[0033] One end of the contact piece fixing seat 8 facing the P - gear parking button 3 is provided with a mounting plate 10 with a through - hole 11. At the position corresponding to the mounting plate 10 on the P - gear parking button 3, there is a mounting portion 12. The mounting portion 12 is placed on the mounting plate 10 and an internal thread hole 13 corresponding to the through - hole 11 is opened in the mounting portion 12. A threaded fastener 14 for tightening the mounting plate 10 and the mounting portion 12 is also provided.

[0034] The P - gear parking button 3 is provided with a guiding rib 15 along its length direction. The guiding rib 15 is arranged on the top or bottom or side wall of the P - gear parking button 3. A guiding groove is arranged at the position corresponding to the guiding rib 15 on the inner wall of the shift lever housing 1, ensuring that each time the P - gear parking button 3 is pressed, it is pushed along a specified trajectory, avoiding the shaking of the P - gear parking button 3 and making the pressing less smooth.

[0035] A clamping block 16 is arranged along the length direction on the top of the P - gear parking button 3. A clamping groove 17 is arranged on the inner top wall of the shift lever housing 1. The clamping block 16 is limited in the clamping groove 17 and the clamping block 16 can move along the length direction of the clamping groove 17. The abutment between the clamping groove 17 and the clamping block 16 can provide a tactile feedback for the user. The distance of each press depends on whether the clamping block 16 touches the inner side wall of the clamping groove 17, avoiding excessive pressing of the P - gear parking button 3.

[0036] One end of the circuit board 2 close to the P - gear parking button 3 is provided with a fixing hole 18. A tactile rubber 19 is fixed at the fixing hole 18. The lower part of the tactile rubber 19 is inserted into the fixing hole 18 and both sides are placed on the circuit board 2. The tactile rubber 19 includes a rubber backing plate 20 and a rubber cylinder 21. The rubber cylinder 21 is located on the side of the rubber backing plate 20 facing the P - gear parking button 3. A positioning portion 22 is arranged at the position corresponding to the tactile rubber 19 on the inner wall of the shift lever housing 1, and a positioning groove 23 for embedding the rubber backing plate 20 is arranged in the positioning portion 22.

[0037] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, the shift lever housing 1 includes a middle frame 24, a face cover 25 and a bottom cover 26. The inside of the middle frame 24 is hollow and one end of the middle frame 24 is provided with a jack 27 for inserting the P - gear parking button 3. The face cover 25 and the bottom cover 26 are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the middle frame 24.

[0038] Working principle: Press the P - gear parking button 3 to move the contact - piece fixing seat 8 inward towards the inner side of the shift lever housing 1 until the two bimetallic contacts are electrically connected to the conductive pieces 4 on the upper and lower sides of the circuit board 2 respectively to achieve function output. The conductive clip 5 uses two upper and lower metal contacts to clamp the circuit board 2, with good contact effect, ensuring a smooth shift to the parking gear each time. During the inward - pushing process, the P - gear parking button 3 presses the feel rubber 19, and it will automatically reset after releasing the P - gear parking button 3. The feel rubber 19 can not only act as a reset part but also reduce the noise generated when pressing the P - gear parking button 3. Of course, a compression spring can also be set between the feel rubber 19 and the P - gear parking button 3 for better reset effect.

[0039] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present utility model is not limited by the above - mentioned embodiments. The above - mentioned embodiments and the descriptions in the specification are only preferred examples of the present utility model and do not limit the present utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, the present utility model will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present utility model claimed. The scope of protection claimed by the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A shift switch, comprising a lever housing (1) for shifting, a circuit board (2) and a P-position parking button (3), wherein the circuit board (2) is fixed in the lever housing (1), and characterized in that: Conductive sheets (4) are arranged on both sides of the circuit board (2); the P-block parking button (3) is slidably connected to one end of the lever housing (1); and the P-block parking button (3) is at least partially located outside the lever housing (1) to form an operating end for a user to press; a conductive clip (5) is arranged in linkage with the inner end of the P-block parking button (3); the conductive clip (5) has a first metal contact sheet (6) and a second metal contact sheet (7) arranged in an upper and lower manner; the first metal contact sheet (6) and the second metal contact sheet (7) gather toward the circuit board under the action of their own elastic force; the first metal contact sheet (6) and the second metal contact sheet (7) are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the circuit board (2); and the first metal contact sheet (6) and the second metal contact sheet (7) correspond to the conductive sheets (4) at the upper and lower ends of the circuit board (2).

2. The armrest switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive clip (5) is U-shaped as a whole, the first metal contact piece (6) and the second metal contact piece (7) are fixed in the U-shaped opening of the conductive clip (5), and the first metal contact piece (6) and the second metal contact piece (7) are inclined from the outside to the inside, and the inner ends gradually gather towards the middle.

3. The armrest switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of the conductive sheets (4) are arranged side by side on both upper and lower sides of the circuit board (2), and a plurality of the first metal contact sheets (6) and the second metal contact sheets (7) are arranged and correspond to the conductive sheets (4) respectively.

4. The armrest switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A contact piece fixing seat (8) is also provided which is fixed or integrally formed on the inner end of the P-block parking button (3); a mounting groove (9) for inserting the conductive clip (5) is provided on a side of the contact piece fixing seat (8) which is relatively far from the P-block parking button (3).

5. The armrest switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: A mounting plate (10) with a through hole (11) is arranged at one end of the contact piece fixing seat (8) facing the P-speed parking button (3); a mounting portion (12) is arranged at a position corresponding to the mounting plate (10) of the P-speed parking button (3); the mounting portion (12) is mounted on the mounting plate (10) and an internal threaded hole (13) corresponding to the through hole (11) is provided in the mounting portion (12); and a threaded fastener (14) for tightening the mounting plate (10) and the mounting portion (12) is also provided.

6. The armrest switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: The P-block parking button (3) is provided with a guide rib (15) along its length direction, the guide rib (15) is arranged on the top, bottom or side wall of the P-block parking button (3), and a guide groove is arranged on the inner wall of the lever housing (1) at a position corresponding to the guide rib (15).

7. The armrest switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: A clamping block (16) is arranged at the top of the P-gear parking button (3) along the length direction, and a clamping groove (17) is arranged on the inner top wall of the lever housing (1); the clamping block (16) is limited in the clamping groove (17) and the clamping block (16) can move along the length direction of the clamping groove (17).

8. The armrest switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing hole (18) is provided at one end of the circuit board (2) close to the P-gear parking button (3), a hand-feeling rubber (19) is fixed to the fixing hole (18), and the lower part of the hand-feeling rubber (19) is inserted into the fixing hole (18) and the two sides are mounted on the circuit board (2).

9. The armrest switch according to claim 8, characterized in that: The hand-feeling rubber (19) comprises a rubber pad (20) and a rubber tube (21), wherein the rubber tube (21) is located on a side of the rubber pad (20) facing the P-gear parking button (3), and a positioning portion (22) is provided on the inner wall of the lever housing (1) corresponding to the position of the hand-feeling rubber (19), wherein a positioning groove (23) is provided in the positioning portion (22) for the rubber pad (20) to be embedded.

10. The armrest switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lever housing (1) comprises a middle frame (24), a surface cover (25) and a bottom cover (26); the middle frame (24) is hollow inside and a socket (27) for inserting a P-block parking button (3) is arranged at one end of the middle frame (24); the surface cover (25) and the bottom cover (26) are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the middle frame (24).

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