Gear shifter handball and vehicle electronic gear shifter

Abstract

The utility model provides a shifter handball and an automotive electronic shifter, which belong to the technical field of automobile parts, the shifter handball comprises a handball body, the handball body comprises an upper cover and a base, the upper cover is mounted on the base, and a first key notch is positioned on the upper surface of the handball body; first conductive rubber is arranged on one surface, facing the first key notch, of the circuit board; the first key assembly comprises a first key block and a first key support, the first key block is connected with the first key support, the first key block is located in the first key notch, and the first conductive rubber is extruded through the first key support when the first key block is pressed. The handball has the advantages that the first key block is arranged on the top face of the handball body, the space of the top of the handball is ingeniously utilized, meanwhile, the possibility that additional keys are arranged on the side face of the handball is reserved, the functionality of the handball is enhanced, and the risk of misoperation is effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile parts and relates to a shifter hand ball and a vehicle electronic shifter. Background Art

[0002] The shift knob, also known as the shift knob or shift ball, is a component on top of a car's transmission joystick that helps drivers shift gears more easily. The electronic shift knobs in modern cars typically only have an unlock button (unlocking the gear) on their side. While this design simplifies the knob's structure and operating logic, reducing the risk of misoperation, it also means that the remaining surface area of ​​the knob is not effectively utilized. Adding additional buttons to the side of the knob could increase the risk of misoperation, leaving room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the above problems in the prior art and to provide a shifter hand ball and a vehicle electronic shifter.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions: a shifter hand ball, comprising:

[0005] A handball body, the handball body comprising an upper cover and a base, the upper cover being mounted on the base, the upper cover being provided with a first button slot, the first button slot being located on the upper surface of the handball body;

[0006] a circuit board, the circuit board being located between the upper cover and the base, and a first conductive rubber being provided on a side of the circuit board facing the first key notch;

[0007] The first button assembly includes a first button block and a first button bracket. The first button block is connected to the first button bracket. The first button block is located in the first button slot. The first button bracket is set on the first conductive rubber and is located on the bottom surface of the upper cover. When the first button block is pressed, the first conductive rubber is squeezed through the first button bracket.

[0008] Preferably, the top surface of the first button block is flush with the top surface of the upper cover.

[0009] Preferably, the first button bracket includes a hollow boss portion, the first button block is sleeved on the hollow boss portion, and the side wall of the hollow boss portion and the side wall of the first button block are arranged to correspond to each other inside and outside, one of the side wall of the hollow boss portion and the side wall of the first button block is provided with a first clip and the other is provided with a first slot, and the first clip is engaged with the first slot.

[0010] Preferably, the first conductive rubber has a limiting protrusion, the bottom surface of the first key bracket is in contact with the first conductive rubber, and the limiting protrusion is inserted into the hollow boss portion.

[0011] Preferably, it further comprises a gear position identification plate, wherein the gear position identification plate is embedded in the upper surface of the upper cover.

[0012] Preferably, the device further comprises a second button assembly, wherein the second button assembly comprises a second button bracket and a second button block, and the second button block is connected to the second button bracket;

[0013] A second button slot is formed between the upper cover and the base on the side of the handball body, a side bracket is connected to the circuit board, a second conductive rubber is provided on the side of the side bracket facing the second button slot, the second button bracket is slidably connected to the side bracket, the second button bracket is in contact with the second conductive rubber, and when the second button block is pressed, the second conductive rubber is squeezed by the second button bracket.

[0014] Preferably, one of the second button bracket and the side bracket is provided with a plug-in portion and the other is provided with a slot portion, and the plug-in portion is slidably connected to the slot portion; one of the second button bracket and the side bracket is provided with a second clip and the other is provided with a second slot, and when the second button bracket is in the extended position, the second clip is in contact with the second slot to limit the second button bracket from falling out of the second button slot.

[0015] Preferably, one of the side bracket and the circuit board is provided with a third clip and the other is provided with a third slot, and the third clip is engaged with the third slot.

[0016] Preferably, a reinforcement ring is installed on the edge of the second key slot, and the reinforcement ring is provided with a plurality of fourth buckles, and the fourth buckles buckle the upper cover and the base.

[0017] A vehicle electronic shifter comprises the shifter hand ball and a joystick, wherein the shifter hand ball is mounted on the end of the joystick.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] 1. A first button block is set on the top surface of the handball body. This design cleverly utilizes the space on the top of the handball while retaining the possibility of arranging additional buttons on the side of the handball. This not only enhances the functionality of the handball, but also effectively reduces the risk of misoperation.

[0020] 2. The flush design makes the top surface of the entire handball body look neater and smoother, without obvious protrusions. The driver's palm will not feel any abrupt places when holding the handball body, reducing the chance of accidentally pressing the first button block because the first button block will not be pressed easily. This is particularly important for preventing misoperation, especially during driving.

[0021] 3. The gear identification plate has a gear identification (such as P, R, N, D, etc.), and the gear identification plate is embedded in the upper surface of the upper cover so that the driver can clearly see the current gear.

[0022] 4. The second button assembly is preferably an Unlock button, which is located on the side of the handball body. That is, the upper surface of the handball body is provided with a P button (first button block) and the side surface is provided with an Unlock button (second button block). The P button and the Unlock button are located in different positions on the handball, respectively, reducing the possibility of misoperation. For example, the driver is less likely to accidentally touch the Unlock button during an emergency stop, and vice versa. The physical isolation between the different buttons helps the driver distinguish between different operations and improves the accuracy of the operation. By placing the P button on the top and the Unlock button on the side, the space of the handball body is fully utilized, allowing the handball to integrate more functions in a compact space.

[0023] 5. The second button assembly is assembled in the last step. After the upper cover, base, circuit board, and first button assembly are assembled, the second button assembly can be inserted into the second button slot. It is very convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the shifter hand ball of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a structural exploded view of the first button assembly of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural exploded view of the second button assembly of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship of the second button assembly of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first conductive rubber on the circuit board of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first button assembly of the present invention on a circuit board.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the handball body of the present invention.

[0031] In the figure, 100, the handball body; 110, the upper cover; 111, the first button slot; 112, the gear identification plate; 120, the base; 121, the second button slot; 200, the circuit board; 210, the first conductive rubber; 211, the limiting protrusion; 220, the side bracket; 221, the slot portion; 222, the second slot; 223, the third buckle; 230, the second conductive rubber; 240, the third slot; 300, the first button assembly; 310, the first button block; 311, the first slot; 320, the first button bracket; 321, the hollow boss portion; 322, the first buckle; 400, the second button assembly; 410, the second button bracket; 411, the plug-in portion; 412, the second buckle; 420, the second button block; 500, the reinforcement ring; 510, the fourth buckle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings to further describe the technical solution of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a shifter hand ball includes: a hand ball body 100, the hand ball body 100 includes an upper cover 110 and a base 120, the upper cover 110 is mounted on the base 120, the upper cover 110 is provided with a first button slot 111, and the first button slot 111 is located on the upper surface of the hand ball body 100; a circuit board 200, the circuit board 200 is located between the upper cover 110 and the base 120, and the circuit board 200 is provided with a first conductive rubber 210 on a side facing the first button slot 111; A button assembly 300 includes a first button block 310 and a first button bracket 320. The first button block 310 is connected to the first button bracket 320. The first button block 310 is located in the first button slot 111. The first button bracket 320 is set on the first conductive rubber 210 and is located on the bottom surface of the upper cover 110. When the first button block 310 is pressed, the first conductive rubber 210 is squeezed through the first button bracket 320.

[0034] The handball body 100 consists of an upper cover 110 and a base 120. A first button slot 111 is provided on the upper surface of the upper cover 110. The first button slot 111 is used to accommodate the first button block 310. The first button bracket 320 is in contact with the first conductive rubber 210, and the first conductive rubber 210 corresponds to the contact points on the circuit board 200. When the first button block 310 is pressed, the first button bracket 320 squeezes the first conductive rubber 210 to connect the corresponding contact points on the circuit board 200.

[0035] The first button assembly 300 is preferably a P-key button. The first button assembly 300 consists of a first button block 310 (i.e., the part that the user can directly touch and press) and a first button bracket 320. The first button block 310 is placed in the first button slot 111, so that the user can operate it from the top surface of the handball body 100. The first button bracket 320 is used to transfer the pressure exerted on the first button block 310 to the first conductive rubber 210.

[0036] In this embodiment, by placing the P key on the top of the handball, the space on the top of the handball can be effectively utilized without occupying the side or other areas of the handball, which leaves room for other function keys that may need to be arranged. The P key is located on the top of the handball, which is very conspicuous and easy to find for the driver, facilitating quick and accurate gear switching, especially without being confused with the Unlock key located on the side of the handball body 100, separating it from other potential operating buttons, thereby reducing the risk of accidental gear changes due to mis-touch. This is very important for ensuring driving safety. Such a layout allows more control options to be added to the side or bottom of the handball body 100 without making the handball too crowded and complicated, thereby increasing the overall functional diversity of the gear lever.

[0037] Based on the above embodiment, the top surface of the first button block 310 is flush with the top surface of the upper cover 110. This flush design makes the top surface of the entire handball body 100 look neater and smoother, without obvious protrusions. The driver's palm will not feel any abruptness when holding the handball body 100, reducing the chance of accidentally pressing the first button block 310 because the first button block 310 is not easily pressed. This is particularly important for preventing misoperation, especially while driving.

[0038] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figures 5 to 7 As shown, on the basis of the above embodiment, the first button bracket 320 includes a hollow boss portion 321, the first button block 310 is mounted on the hollow boss portion 321, and the side wall of the hollow boss portion 321 is arranged to correspond to the side wall of the first button block 310 in an inner and outer manner, one of the side wall of the hollow boss portion 321 and the side wall of the first button block 310 is provided with a first clip 322 and the other is provided with a first slot 311, and the first clip 322 is clipped into the first slot 311.

[0039] The hollow boss 321 is part of the first button bracket 320 and is designed as a hollow structure. The first button block 310 can be buckled onto the hollow boss 321. When the first button block 310 is inserted into the hollow boss 321, the first latch 322 snaps into the first slot 311, forming a stable mechanical connection. This design not only simplifies the assembly process but also ensures a secure connection between the first button block 310 and the first button bracket 320.

[0040] Based on the above embodiment, the first conductive rubber 210 has a retaining protrusion 211. The bottom surface of the first button bracket 320 abuts against the first conductive rubber 210, and the retaining protrusion 211 is inserted into the hollow boss portion 321. The retaining protrusion 211 is provided to lock the first conductive rubber 210 and the first button bracket 320 together in the planar direction. The bottom of the first button bracket 320 actually contacts the two conductive protrusions on the first conductive rubber 210. When the first button bracket 320 is pressed downward, the two conductive protrusions on the first conductive rubber 210 contact the two contacts on the circuit board 200, thereby completing the circuit.

[0041] The assembly process of the first button assembly 300 and the handball body 100 is as follows: the circuit board 200 is mounted on the upper surface of the base 120, and the first conductive rubber 210 is placed at the designated position on the circuit board 200, ensuring that the conductive protrusions correspond to the contacts on the circuit board 200. The first button block 310 is sleeved onto the hollow boss portion 321 of the first button bracket 320, and the first button block 310 and the hollow boss portion 321 are locked together by the first clip 322 and the first slot 311 to form the assembly structure. The first button assembly 300 is then installed from the bottom of the upper cover 110, so that the first button block 310 is embedded in the first button slot 111, ensuring that the top surface of the first button block 310 is flush with the top surface of the upper cover 110. The upper cover 110 is then assembled onto the base 120, ensuring that the limit protrusion 211 is inserted into the hollow boss portion 321. This design greatly reduces the difficulty and time of assembly and significantly improves assembly efficiency.

[0042] like Figure 1 、 Figure 7 As shown, based on the above embodiment, a gear position identification plate 112 is further included, and the gear position identification plate 112 is embedded in the upper surface of the upper cover 110. The gear position identification plate 112 has a gear position identification (such as P, R, N, D, etc.) and is embedded in the upper surface of the upper cover 110 so that the driver can clearly see the current gear position.

[0043] like Figure 1 、 Figures 3 to 5 、 Figure 7As shown, on the basis of the above embodiment, it also includes a second button assembly 400, the second button assembly 400 includes a second button bracket 410 and a second button block 420, and the second button block 420 is connected to the second button bracket 410; a second button slot 121 is formed between the upper cover 110 and the base 120, and is located on the side of the handball body 100. A side bracket 220 is connected to the circuit board 200, and a second conductive rubber 230 is provided on the side of the side bracket 220 facing the second button slot 121. The second button bracket 410 is slidably connected to the side bracket 220, and the second button bracket 410 is in contact with the second conductive rubber 230. When the second button block 420 is pressed, the second conductive rubber 230 is squeezed by the second button bracket 410.

[0044] The second button assembly 400 is preferably an Unlock button, which is arranged on the side of the handball body 100. That is, the upper surface of the handball body 100 is provided with a P button (first button block 310) and the side surface thereof is provided with an Unlock button (second button block 420). The P button and the Unlock button are respectively located at different positions on the handball, which reduces the possibility of misoperation. For example, the driver is less likely to accidentally touch the Unlock button during an emergency stop, and vice versa. The physical isolation between different buttons helps the driver distinguish between different operations and improves the accuracy of the operation. By setting the P button at the top and the Unlock button at the side, the space of the handball body 100 is fully utilized, so that the handball integrates more functions in a compact space.

[0045] The second key bracket 410 is a slidable bracket that can be mounted on the side bracket 220 and moved laterally. The second key block 420 is connected to the second key bracket 410 and located within the second key notch 121. When the second key block 420 is pressed laterally, it squeezes the second conductive rubber 230 through the second key bracket 410. The side bracket 220 is connected to the circuit board 200 and also has corresponding circuits and contacts. When the second conductive rubber 230 is pressed, the contacts on the side bracket 220 are connected, triggering the corresponding circuit signal.

[0046] On the basis of the above embodiment, one of the second button bracket 410 and the side bracket 220 is provided with a plug-in portion 411 and the other is provided with a slot portion 221, and the plug-in portion 411 is slidingly connected with the slot portion 221; one of the second button bracket 410 and the side bracket 220 is provided with a second clip 412 and the other is provided with a second slot 222, and when the second button bracket 410 is in the extended position, the second clip 412 is in contact with the second slot 222 to limit the second button bracket 410 from falling out of the second button slot 121.

[0047] The second button bracket 410 is slidably connected to the slot portion 221 on the side bracket 220 via the plug portion 411, allowing the second button bracket 410 to slide within a predetermined range. This design ensures that the second button bracket 410 can slide laterally to squeeze and trigger the second conductive rubber 230. The second latch 412 cooperates with the second latch slot 222 to form a locking mechanism, ensuring that the second button bracket 410 cannot be removed from the second button slot 121 while being able to be pressed inward.

[0048] The assembly process of the second button assembly 400 and the handball body 100 is as follows: first, assemble the second button block 420 to the second button bracket 410 to form an assembly structure. Then, insert the second button assembly 400 sideways into the handball body 100 through the second button slot 121. The plug-in portion 411 on the second button bracket 410 passes through the slot portion 221, and the second button bracket 410 contacts the second conductive rubber 230. At this time, the second clip 412 engages with the second slot 222 to prevent the second button bracket 410 from falling out. The above structure allows the second button assembly 400 to be assembled in the last step. That is, after the upper cover 110, base 120, circuit board 200, and first button assembly 300 are assembled, the second button assembly 400 can be inserted into the second button slot 121, which is very convenient.

[0049] On the basis of the above embodiment, one of the side bracket 220 and the circuit board 200 is provided with a third clip 223 and the other is provided with a third slot 240 , and the third clip 223 is engaged with the third slot 240 .

[0050] The third clip 223 has a certain degree of elasticity and can deform to fit into the third slot 240. When assembling the side bracket 220 with the circuit board 200, align the side bracket 220 with the corresponding position on the circuit board 200, then align the third clip 223 on the side bracket 220 with the third slot 240 on the circuit board 200, and snap the third clip 223 into the third slot 240 to ensure that the side bracket 220 is firmly fixed to the circuit board 200.

[0051] like Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 5 As shown, based on the above embodiment, a reinforcement ring 500 is installed on the edge of the second button slot 121 , and the reinforcement ring 500 is provided with a plurality of fourth buckles 510 , which buckle the upper cover 110 and the base 120 .

[0052] Since the second button slot 121 is formed by combining the base 120 and the upper cover 110 , a reinforcement ring 500 needs to be inserted into the edge of the second button slot 121 to support the second button assembly 400 .

[0053] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, based on the above embodiment, an electronic shifter for a vehicle includes a shifter knob and a joystick, with the shifter knob mounted to the end of the joystick. The electronic shifter for a vehicle integrates a P key and an Unlock key on the top and side surfaces of the knob. The driver presses the first button block 310 to select P gear and trigger the parking signal. The driver presses the second button block 420 to push or pull the joystick to select a different gear (such as R, N, D, etc.).

[0054] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship and movement status of the various components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0055] In addition, in this utility model, terms such as "first," "second," and "an" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features.

[0056] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixed" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection between two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited.

[0057] 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 ordinary technicians in this field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this utility model.

Claims

1. A shifter handball, characterized in that: include: A handball body (100), the handball body (100) comprising an upper cover (110) and a base (120), the upper cover (110) being mounted on the base (120), the upper cover (110) being provided with a first button slot (111), the first button slot (111) being located on the upper surface of the handball body (100); a circuit board (200), the circuit board (200) being located between the upper cover (110) and the base (120), and a first conductive rubber (210) being provided on a side of the circuit board (200) facing the first key notch (111); A first button assembly (300) includes a first button block (310) and a first button bracket (320), wherein the first button block (310) is connected to the first button bracket (320), the first button block (310) is located in the first button slot (111), the first button bracket (320) is arranged on the first conductive rubber (210), and the first button bracket (320) is located on the bottom surface of the upper cover (110), and when the first button block (310) is pressed, the first conductive rubber (210) is squeezed through the first button bracket (320).

2. The shifter hand ball according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the first button block (310) is flush with the top surface of the upper cover (110).

3. The shifter hand ball according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first button bracket (320) comprises a hollow boss portion (321), the first button block (310) is sleeved on the hollow boss portion (321), and the side wall of the hollow boss portion (321) and the side wall of the first button block (310) are arranged in an inner and outer corresponding manner, one of the side wall of the hollow boss portion (321) and the side wall of the first button block (310) is provided with a first clip (322) and the other is provided with a first slot (311), and the first clip (322) is clipped with the first slot (311).

4. The shifter hand ball according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first conductive rubber (210) has a limiting protrusion (211), the bottom surface of the first key bracket (320) is in contact with the first conductive rubber (210), and the limiting protrusion (211) is inserted into the hollow boss portion (321).

5. The shifter hand ball according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a gear identification plate (112), and the gear identification plate (112) is embedded in the upper surface of the upper cover (110).

6. The shifter hand ball according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second button assembly (400), the second button assembly (400) including a second button bracket (410) and a second button block (420), the second button block (420) being connected to the second button bracket (410); A second button slot (121) is formed between the upper cover (110) and the base (120) and is located on the side of the handball body (100). A side bracket (220) is connected to the circuit board (200). A second conductive rubber (230) is provided on a side of the side bracket (220) facing the second button slot (121). The second button bracket (410) is slidably connected to the side bracket (220). The second button bracket (410) is in contact with the second conductive rubber (230). When the second button block (420) is pressed, the second conductive rubber (230) is squeezed through the second button bracket (410).

7. The shifter hand ball according to claim 6, characterized in that: One of the second button bracket (410) and the side bracket (220) is provided with a plug-in portion (411) and the other is provided with a slot portion (221), and the plug-in portion (411) is slidably connected to the slot portion (221); one of the second button bracket (410) and the side bracket (220) is provided with a second clip (412) and the other is provided with a second slot (222), and when the second button bracket (410) is in the extended position, the second clip (412) is in contact with the second slot (222) to limit the second button bracket (410) from falling out of the second button slot (121).

8. The shifter hand ball according to claim 7, characterized in that: One of the side bracket (220) and the circuit board (200) is provided with a third clip (223) and the other is provided with a third slot (240), and the third clip (223) is clipped with the third slot (240).

9. The shifter hand ball according to claim 7, characterized in that: A reinforcement ring (500) is installed on the edge of the second key slot (121), and the reinforcement ring (500) is provided with a plurality of fourth buckles (510), and the fourth buckles (510) buckle the upper cover (110) and the base (120).

10. An electronic shifter for a vehicle, characterized in that: It comprises the shifter hand ball according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and also comprises a joystick, wherein the shifter hand ball is mounted on the end of the joystick.

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