Automobile speed change control device

Abstract

The utility model provides an automobile speed change control device which comprises a base, a cylindrical shell is arranged above the base, a circuit board is arranged in the cylindrical shell, an encoder is arranged on the circuit board, the outer side of the cylindrical shell is rotationally sleeved with a rotating ring, a circle of gear teeth are arranged on the inner wall of the rotating ring, and the gear teeth are arranged on the inner wall of the rotating ring. A bottom plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the base, a first array magnet is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bottom plate, a second gear shifting hole shaped like a Chinese character'wang 'is formed in the upper end of the base, and a gear handle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylindrical shell. The blocking handle comprises a hollow connecting pipe, the lower end of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected with a connecting plate, the lower end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected with a second array magnet, and the upper top wall of the base is fixedly connected with a plurality of switches. The gear shifting mechanism has two gear shifting modes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automotive accessories, and in particular to an automotive transmission control device. Background Art

[0002] In a manual transmission vehicle, the gear shift lever can change the gear engagement in the transmission, causing the vehicle's driving speed to change and the driving force to change accordingly; it is a tool for changing the speed of a moving part from one speed to another. Existing household cars have been upgraded from manual transmissions to automatic transmissions, and automatic transmission vehicles do not require the driver to shift the forward gear according to the vehicle speed, reducing the driving difficulty. Compared with the type of using a gear shift lever in a manual transmission, there are more types of control devices for the transmission structure in an automatic transmission, such as button type, knob type, and the type that imitates the gear shift lever.

[0003] For high-level automatic transmission vehicles, shift paddles for the forward gear are also equipped. However, in this type of shifting method, the shift paddles are generally arranged under the steering wheel and are not in the same position as the control device for the automatic transmission structure. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention discloses an automotive transmission control device, including a base. Above the base is provided a cylindrical housing. Inside the cylindrical housing is provided a circuit board. On the circuit board is provided an encoder. The outer side of the cylindrical housing is rotatably sleeved with a rotating ring. The inner wall of the rotating ring is provided with a circle of teeth, and the edge of the rotating part of the encoder is provided with a gear meshing with the teeth. Rotating the rotating ring, through the transmission of the gear and the teeth, the encoder is actuated to switch gears.

[0005] The lower end of the base is fixedly connected with a bottom plate. On the upper end of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with a first array of magnets. On the upper end of the base is provided a "king" - shaped second shifting hole. The bottom of the cylindrical housing is fixedly connected with a shift lever. The shift lever includes a hollow connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe passes through the inside of the second shifting hole. The lower end of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected with a connecting plate. The lower end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected with a second array of magnets, and the second array of magnets and the first array of magnets are arranged to attract each other. On the upper top wall of the base are fixedly connected with several switches, and the switches are located at the end positions of the second shifting hole. When experiencing manual gear shifting, the entire rotating ring can be pushed, causing the connecting pipe to move along the second shifting hole. The first array of magnets and the second array of magnets provided are to increase the sense of jerk and improve the authenticity of manual gear shifting. After shifting gears, the side wall of the connecting pipe presses the switch to trigger the shifting signal.

[0006] Preferably, the base plate is fixedly connected to a fixing plate, which is located above the first array of magnets. The fixing plate has a first shift hole with the same shape as the second shift hole. A protruding ring is fixedly connected to the lower side wall of the connecting tube, and the protruding ring fits precisely into the middle of the first shift hole. In the initial position, the cylindrical shell is located at the upper middle of the base. At this time, under the contact attraction of the first and second array magnets, the protruding ring is embedded in the middle of the first shift hole. Under the restriction of the protruding ring, the cylindrical shell and other components cannot be moved. If manual shifting is required, the rotating ring is lifted, and the protruding ring is located precisely above the fixing plate. At the same time, the first and second array magnets separate. Then, the rotating ring is pushed along the first shift hole to achieve the feeling of manual shifting.

[0007] Preferably, a fixing cover plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the cylindrical outer shell. The upper edge of the fixing cover plate presses against the upper surface of the rotating ring, and a decorative plate is adhered to the upper end of the fixing cover plate. The fixing cover plate restricts the upward sliding of the rotating ring, while the decorative plate is made of transparent material and has corresponding patterns printed on its bottom, serving both decorative and indicator purposes for the corresponding gear position.

[0008] Preferably, the circuit board is provided with a plurality of LED beads, and a light guide post is provided above the LED beads, the upper end of the light guide post fitting into a pre-set through hole in the fixing cover plate. When the LED beads are powered on, the light guide post displays light from the bottom of the decorative panel, thereby indicating the corresponding setting.

[0009] Preferably, the lower sidewall of the cylindrical outer shell has a hole, and a ball and a spring are provided in the hole. The spring pushes the ball out. The inner wall of the rotating ring has several grooves at equal angles, and the grooves cooperate with the ball. The ball, spring, and grooves provide a tactile feedback when rotating the ring, while preventing accidental rotation.

[0010] Preferably, the upper sidewall of the cylindrical housing is provided with an opening, and the rotating part of the encoder extends out from the opening.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0012] 1. It is equipped with a rotating ring, which can be rotated to change gears. In addition, it is also equipped with a switch, a first shift hole, a second shift hole and other components, which can push the rotating ring to move along the shape of the first shift hole and the second shift hole. The movement trajectory of the rotating ring is the same as the existing manual transmission shift trajectory, that is, it has two shifting methods.

[0013] 2. It is equipped with a first array of magnets, a second array of magnets, etc., which makes the rotating ring have a tactile feedback when pushed, improving the user experience. The magnetic attraction can also keep the position after shifting gears. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rotating ring of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the gear lever of the present invention.

[0019] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0020] 1. Base; 2. Rotating ring; 3. Base plate; 4. First array of magnets; 5. Fixing plate; 6. First shift hole; 7. Switch; 8. Second shift hole; 9. Decorative plate; 10. Fixing cover plate; 11. Light guide column; 12. Circuit board; 13. Encoder; 14. Cylindrical housing; 15. Gear lever; 16. Ball bearing; 17. Spring;

[0021] 21. Groove; 22. Gear tooth; 141. Hole; 142. Opening; 151. Second array magnet; 152. Connecting plate; 153. Protruding ring; 154. Connecting tube. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the following specific embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, and the terms "inner" and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an automotive transmission control device includes a base 1, which is a rectangular parallelepiped. A cylindrical housing 14 is mounted on top of the base 1. A circuit board 12 is mounted inside the cylindrical housing 14, and an encoder 13 is mounted on the circuit board 12. Rotating the encoder 13 triggers different signals to achieve gear shifting. A rotating ring 2 is rotatably sleeved on the outer side of the cylindrical housing 14. The surface of the rotating ring 2 is provided with intersecting threads to improve aesthetics and prevent slippage. A ring of teeth 22 is provided on the inner wall of the rotating ring 2, and a gear is provided on the edge of the rotating part of the encoder 13 to mesh with the teeth 22. That is, rotating the rotating ring 2 and using the transmission of the teeth 22 and the gear, the encoder 13 is rotated.

[0024] A bottom plate 3 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the base 1. The bottom plate 3 is a plate member with a rectangular structure and is fixed to the base 1 through connecting members such as screws. A first array magnet 4 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bottom plate 3. The first array magnet 4 is composed of magnets arranged in a 5×5 pattern. A "king" - shaped second shifting hole 8 is provided at the upper end of the base 1, that is, the shape of the second shifting hole 8 is the same as that of the existing common manual gear of an automobile. A gear lever 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylindrical housing 14. The gear lever 15 includes a hollow connecting pipe 154. The purpose of the hollow connecting pipe 154 is to allow wiring from the inside for the electrical connection of the lower circuit board 12. And the connecting pipe 154 passes through the inside of the second shifting hole 8. A connecting plate 152 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting pipe 154. A second array magnet 151 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting plate 152. The second array magnet 151 is composed of magnets arranged in a 3X3 pattern. In the initial state, the second array magnet 151 is located in the middle of the first array magnet 4, and the second array magnet 151 and the first array magnet 4 are magnetically attracted and set. When moving, the second array magnet 151 changes its position relative to the first array magnet 4. The force between magnets is the strongest when they are facing each other. During the moving process, the magnets shift from facing each other and then face each other again, and this process can simulate the feeling of a manual gear. A number of switches 7 are fixedly connected to the upper top wall of the base 1, and the switches 7 are located at the end positions of the second shifting hole 8. That is, a total of six switches 7 are provided in the "king" - shaped second shifting hole 8. During the shifting process, the connecting pipe 154 presses against the switches 7 to trigger the shifting signal. In addition, under the magnetic attraction between the second array magnet 151 and the first array magnet 4, the state of the connecting pipe 154 pressing against the switches 7 is maintained.

[0025] ​​​A fixed cover plate 10 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the cylindrical outer shell 14. The fixed cover plate 10 is circular and is fixedly connected to the cylindrical outer shell 14 by screws. The upper edge of the fixed cover plate 10 presses against the upper end face of the rotating ring 2, restricting the upward movement of the rotating ring 2. A decorative plate 9 is attached to the upper end of the fixed cover plate 10. The decorative plate 9 is a transparent circular plate with an arc-shaped protrusion on the upper surface, and corresponding decorative patterns and gear markings are printed on the lower end face of the decorative plate 9.

[0027] The circuit board 12 is equipped with several LED beads. Different settings will turn on the corresponding LED beads when powered on. A light guide column 11 is set above the LED beads. The upper end of the light guide column 11 fits into the preset through hole of the fixed cover plate 10. The light is projected onto the bottom of the decorative plate 9 through the light guide column 11.

[0028] The lower side wall of the cylindrical outer shell 14 has a hole 141, in which a ball 16 and a spring 17 are installed. The spring 17 pushes the ball 16 out, that is, under the action of the spring 17, the ball 16 is kept in an outward extended state. The inner wall of the rotating ring 2 is provided with several grooves 21 at equal angles. The inner wall of the grooves 21 is spherical, and the grooves 21 and the ball 16 cooperate. Through this setting, the rotating ring 2 can be rotated with a tactile feedback, improving the shifting experience, while preventing the rotating ring 2 from rotating accidentally.

[0029] An opening 142 is provided on the upper side wall of the cylindrical housing 14, and the rotating part of the encoder 13 extends out from the opening 142.

[0030] The technical means disclosed in this invention are not limited to those disclosed in the above embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above technical features.

Claims

1. An automobile gear shift operating device characterized by comprising: It includes a base (1), above which there is a cylindrical outer shell (14). Inside the cylindrical outer shell (14), there is a circuit board (12). On the circuit board (12), there is an encoder (13). A rotating ring (2) is rotatably sleeved on the outer side of the cylindrical outer shell (14). On the inner wall of the rotating ring (2), there is a circle of gear teeth (22), and on the edge of the rotating part of the encoder (13), there is a gear meshing with the gear teeth (22). The lower end of the base (1) is fixedly connected to a bottom plate (3). On the upper end of the bottom plate (3), there is a first array of magnets (4). On the upper end of the base (1), there is a "king" - shaped second shifting hole (8). The bottom of the cylindrical outer shell (14) is fixedly connected to a shift lever (15). The shift lever (15) includes a hollow connecting pipe (154), and the connecting pipe (154) passes through the inside of the second shifting hole (8). The lower end of the connecting pipe (154) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (152). The lower end of the connecting plate (152) is fixedly connected to a second array of magnets (151), and the second array of magnets (151) is magnetically attracted to the first array of magnets (4). On the upper top wall of the base (1), there are several switches (7), and the switches (7) are located at the end of the second shifting hole (8).

2. The automobile gear shift control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate (3) is fixedly connected to a fixing plate (5), and the fixing plate (5) is located above the first array of magnets (4). On the fixing plate (5), there is a first shifting hole (6), and its shape is the same as that of the second shifting hole (8). On the lower side wall of the connecting pipe (154), there is a convex ring (153), and the convex ring (153) just fits into the middle of the first shifting hole (6).

3. The automobile gear shift control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the cylindrical outer shell (14) is fixedly connected to a fixed cover plate (10). The upper - end edge of the fixed cover plate (10) presses against the upper - end surface of the rotating ring (2). On the upper end of the fixed cover plate (10), there is an adhesive decorative plate (9).

4. The automobile gear shift control device according to claim 3, wherein: On the circuit board (12), there are several LED lamp beads, and above the LED lamp beads, there is a light guide column (11). The upper end of the light guide column (11) is fitted into a through - hole preset in the fixed cover plate (10).

5. The automobile gear shift control device according to claim 1, wherein: On the lower - side wall of the cylindrical outer shell (14), there is a hole (141). The hole (141) is provided with a ball bead (16) and a spring (17), and the spring (17) pushes the ball bead (16) out. On the inner wall of the rotating ring (2), there are several grooves (21) arranged at equal angles, and the grooves (21) cooperate with the ball bead (16).

6. The automobile transmission control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: On the upper - side wall of the cylindrical outer shell (14), there is an opening (142), and the rotating part of the encoder (13) extends out from the opening (142).

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