Gear shifter assembly
By combining a rotary gear selector with a light guide and an electromagnet, the problems of large space occupation and low security of manual gear shifters are solved. This achieves visual operation and gear locking, reduces costs, and improves security and anti-theft performance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521052806.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-05-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing gear shifter is a manual shifter, which occupies a large amount of interior space, has a complex manufacturing process, high cost, requires blind spot operation by the driver, is prone to misoperation, has low safety, and lacks gear lock function.
It adopts a rotary gear shifter, combined with a light guide column, electromagnet and circuit board, to realize visual operation and gear lock. The gear is displayed by the light guide column, the electromagnet prevents accidental operation, and the circuit board transmits signals to the vehicle system.
It reduces costs, improves operational visibility and safety, adds a gear lock function, and enhances driving safety and anti-theft performance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gear shifter technology, specifically a gear shifter assembly. Background Technology
[0002] With the promotion of new energy electric vehicles in China, the mainstream shift drive system for domestic electric vehicles still uses the manual shifting method of passenger cars. This product, however, uses a knob for gear switching and adds a gear lock function, improving safety and anti-theft features. This product can be directly installed in the front of the vehicle interior, reducing the space occupied and improving the driver's direct visibility when shifting gears, avoiding visual distraction during driving. However, the existing shifting mode is a manual shifting method, which occupies interior space, has a complex manufacturing process, and is costly. When shifting gears, the driver needs to search for the shift lever in the blind spot, which is prone to misoperation. The existing shifter does not have a gear lock function, which is prone to misoperation and has lower safety. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a gear shifter assembly with the advantages of visibility and anti-theft.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a gear shifter assembly, including a panel, a light guide column disposed in the inner cavity of the panel, a knob disposed at the top of the panel, a decorative frame disposed in the inner cavity of the knob, a top cover disposed in the inner cavity of the decorative frame, a wear-resistant block fixedly installed at the bottom of the panel, an electromagnet disposed on one side of the wear-resistant block, a middle housing disposed at the bottom of the wear-resistant block, a circuit board disposed in the inner cavity of the middle housing, and a bottom shell disposed on the outer side of the middle housing.
[0005] As a preferred embodiment, the inner cavity of the knob is provided with a locking block, and the outer surface of the decorative frame is provided with a locking groove, wherein the locking block and the locking groove are the same size.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the electromagnet has locking holes on both sides, and a pin is engaged in the inner cavity of the locking hole. One side of the pin is fixedly installed on one end of the knob.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the front surface of the top cover is provided with anti-slip texture, and the decorative frame is made of matte electroplated material.
[0008] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0009] This utility model solves the problems of existing gear shifting modes being manual gear shifting, occupying vehicle interior space, having complex manufacturing processes, high costs, requiring drivers to search for the gear shift lever in a blind spot, leading to easy misoperation, and lacking a gear lock function, resulting in low safety and easy misoperation. The present invention achieves cost reduction, allows drivers to operate the gear shift visually during driving, adds a gear lock function, and improves safety and anti-theft functions. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model.
[0012] In the diagram: 1. Panel; 2. Top cover; 3. Bottom shell; 4. Decorative frame; 5. Light guide column; 6. Wear-resistant block; 7. Middle shell; 8. Circuit board; 9. Electromagnet; 10. Knob. Detailed Implementation
[0013] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0014] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.
[0015] Example 1:
[0016] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model provides a gear shifter assembly, including a panel 1, a light guide column 5 in the inner cavity of the panel 1, a knob 10 on the top of the panel 1, a decorative frame 4 in the inner cavity of the knob 10, a top cover 2 in the inner cavity of the decorative frame 4, a wear-resistant block 6 fixedly installed at the bottom of the panel 1, an electromagnet 9 on one side of the wear-resistant block 6, a middle shell 7 at the bottom of the wear-resistant block 6, a circuit board 8 in the inner cavity of the middle shell 7, and a bottom shell 3 on the outside of the middle shell 7.
[0017] This technical solution addresses the problems of existing manual gear shifting, which occupies vehicle space, has complex manufacturing processes, high costs, requires drivers to search for the gear shift lever in a blind spot, leading to potential misoperation, and lacks a gear lock function, resulting in low safety. The solution reduces costs, enables drivers to operate the gear shift visually during driving, adds a gear lock function, and improves safety and anti-theft features.
[0018] Example 2:
[0019] Based on Embodiment 1, this utility model is as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the inner cavity of the knob 10 is provided with a locking block, and the outer surface of the decorative frame 4 is provided with a locking groove. The locking block and the locking groove are the same size. Both sides of the electromagnet 9 are provided with locking holes, and the inner cavity of the locking holes is fitted with a pin. One side of the pin is fixedly installed on one end of the knob 10. The front surface of the top cover 2 is provided with anti-slip texture, and the decorative frame 4 is made of matte electroplating material.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the slot and the block achieves the effect of locking the knob 10 and the decorative frame 4. The setting of the pin achieves the effect of limiting the knob 10. The setting of the anti-slip texture prevents the user from sliding when shifting gears.
[0021] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When the driver rotates the top knob 10, the decorative frame 4 inside the knob 10 rotates synchronously with the upper cover 2, causing the light guide column 5 inside the panel 1 to change position. The light guide column 5, through optical design such as a light-transmitting area or color markings, converts the rotation angle of the knob 10 into a visual gear indicator. The light passes through the gear marking area on the surface of the panel 1. The rotation of the knob 10 is transmitted to the circuit board 8 inside the middle housing 7 via mechanical transmission. The circuit board 8 detects the position of the knob 10 through a preset electronic switch or sensor, and converts the mechanical rotation signal into electrical signals such as P, R, N, ... The D-gear signal is transmitted to the vehicle's electronic control system to complete the gear shift command. After the vehicle starts, the electromagnet 9 is energized and generates magnetism, attracting the wear-resistant block 6 to fix it in place and prevent the knob 10 from turning accidentally. After receiving the position signal of the knob 10, the system analyzes the gear position command, such as P-gear parking and R-gear reverse, through a preset program and outputs it to the vehicle's power control system. At the same time, the circuit board 8 controls the backlight illumination of the light guide column 5 to realize the light indication of the gear position, enhancing the visibility of nighttime operation. The bottom shell 3 and the middle shell 7 form a sealed cavity to protect the circuit board 8 and the electromagnet 9 from dust and liquid intrusion, improving environmental adaptability.
[0022] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.
[0023] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.
[0024] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.
Claims
1. A shifter assembly comprising a faceplate (1), characterized in that: The inner cavity of the panel (1) is provided with a light guide column (5), the top of the panel (1) is provided with a knob (10), the inner cavity of the knob (10) is provided with a decorative frame (4), the inner cavity of the decorative frame (4) is provided with an upper cover (2), the bottom of the panel (1) is fixedly installed with a wear-resistant block (6), one side of the wear-resistant block (6) is provided with an electromagnet (9), the bottom of the wear-resistant block (6) is provided with a middle shell (7), the inner cavity of the middle shell (7) is provided with a circuit board (8), and the outside of the middle shell (7) is provided with a bottom shell (3).
2. A shifter assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the knob (10) is provided with a clamping block, the outer surface of the decorative frame (4) is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping block and the clamping groove are of the same size.
3. A shifter assembly as in claim 1, wherein: The electromagnet (9) is provided with clamping holes on both sides, the inner cavities of the clamping holes are clamped with pin shafts, and one side of the pin shafts is fixedly installed on one end of the knob (10).
4. A shifter assembly as in claim 1, wherein: The front surface of the upper cover (2) is provided with anti-skid lines, and the material of the decorative frame (4) is matte electroplating.