Electronic gear shifting device and automobile

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides an electronic gear shifting device and an automobile. The electronic gear shifting device comprises a base assembly, a rotary knob assembly, a display assembly and a control panel. Wherein the base assembly is used for providing a mounting foundation for each part. The knob assembly is arranged in the base assembly, and a driver selects automobile gears by rotating the knob assembly. The display assembly is arranged on the base assembly, is of a hollow annular structure and is arranged on the periphery of the knob assembly in a sleeving mode, namely, the knob assembly is arranged in the display assembly. The control panel is arranged in the base assembly and located below the knob assembly and the display assembly, and the control panel is provided with a plurality of sensors and display lamps corresponding to automobile gears. The knob assembly triggers any sensor in a rotating mode, the automobile is adjusted to the automobile gear corresponding to the sensor, the display lamp emits colorful light corresponding to the automobile gear, and the display assembly is used for transmitting the colorful light to the outside so that a driver can know automobile gear information through the color of the light.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive gear shifting devices, and more particularly to an electronic gear shifting device and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] As automobiles have evolved, people's demands for various internal components have also increased. The gear shifter is an indispensable part of a car, used to switch between different gears.

[0003] In related technologies, automotive gear shifters are mostly lever shifters that swing back and forth. Lever shifters are bulky and unsightly. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides an electronic gear shifting device and a car for switching car gears.

[0005] This application provides an electronic gear shifting device, including:

[0006] Base assembly;

[0007] A knob assembly is disposed within the base assembly;

[0008] The display component is disposed on the base component and sleeved on the outer periphery of the knob component;

[0009] A control panel is disposed within the base assembly and located below the knob assembly and the display assembly. The control panel is equipped with multiple sensors and indicator lights corresponding to the vehicle gear positions.

[0010] The knob assembly triggers any of the sensors by rotation, and the vehicle is adjusted to the gear position corresponding to the sensor. The indicator light displays a colored light corresponding to the gear position, and the display assembly is used to transmit the colored light to the outside world.

[0011] In one feasible implementation, the knob assembly includes a rotating disk and a knob component. The rotating disk is rotatably mounted on the base assembly, and the bottom of the rotating disk is provided with a trigger part for triggering the sensor. The knob component is connected to the rotating disk and protrudes from the base assembly.

[0012] In one feasible implementation, the base assembly includes a lower housing, a base body, and an upper housing. The lower housing is connected to the lower end of the base body, and the upper housing is connected to the upper end of the base body. The control board is disposed between the lower housing and the base body. The rotating disk is rotatably disposed on the base body, and the triggering part passes through the base body to trigger the sensor.

[0013] In one feasible implementation, the electronic shifting device further includes an elastic component, a gear position track is provided on the lower surface of the rotary disc, one end of the elastic component abuts against the seat, and the other end of the elastic component abuts against the gear position track.

[0014] In one feasible implementation, the elastic component includes a spring and a stop post, the spring and the stop post being coaxially arranged, one end of the spring abutting against the seat body, the other end of the spring abutting against one end of the stop post, and the other end of the stop post abutting against the gear shift rail.

[0015] In one feasible implementation, the display component includes a display body and a conductor, the conductor being connected to the display body, the display body being snapped into the base and located on the outer periphery of the knob assembly, and the conductor passing through the base and close to the indicator light to guide the light emitted by the indicator light to the display body.

[0016] In one possible implementation, both the display and the conductor are configured to be made of transparent plastic.

[0017] In one possible implementation, all of the sensors are configured as Hall switches, and the trigger is equipped with a magnet. When the trigger is rotated over any of the sensors, the sensor is triggered, and the vehicle is adjusted to the gear corresponding to that sensor.

[0018] In one feasible implementation, the electronic shifting device further includes a fixing member and a decorative shell, the fixing member being connected to the base body, the decorative shell being fixedly connected to the fixing member, and the decorative shell being located on the inner periphery of the knob component.

[0019] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide an automobile, including an electronic gear shifting device as described in any of the first aspects.

[0020] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an electronic gear shifting device, including a base assembly, a knob assembly, a display assembly, and a control board. The base assembly provides a mounting base for each component. The knob assembly is located within the base assembly, and the driver selects the vehicle's gear by rotating the knob assembly. The display assembly is mounted on the base assembly and is a hollow, ring-shaped structure, fitted around the outer periphery of the knob assembly; that is, the knob assembly is housed within the display assembly. The control board is located within the base assembly and below the knob assembly and display assembly. The control board includes multiple sensors corresponding to the vehicle's gear positions and indicator lights. Rotation of the knob assembly triggers any of the sensors, shifting the vehicle to the gear position corresponding to the sensor. The indicator lights emit a colored light corresponding to the gear position, and the display assembly transmits the colored light to the outside world, allowing the driver to perceive the vehicle's gear position through the light color.

[0021] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide an automobile that includes an electronic gear shifting device according to any of the technical solutions in the first aspect, and thus has all the beneficial effects of an electronic gear shifting device according to any of the above technical solutions, which will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are provided to further illustrate the present invention and constitute a part of the present invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are used to explain the present application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention.

[0023] In the attached diagram:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an electronic gear shifting device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A disassembly diagram of the electronic gear shifting device in the middle;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the electronic gear shifting device in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the base and the rotating disk after assembly;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a first schematic diagram of a seat provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The second schematic diagram of the base;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a first schematic diagram of a rotating disk provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The second schematic diagram of the rotating disk.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 100 - Base assembly; 200 - Knob assembly; 300 - Display assembly; 400 - Control panel; 500 - Flexible assembly; 600 - Fixture; 700 - Decorative shell;

[0034] 110-Lower housing; 120-Base; 130-Upper housing; 210-Rotating disk; 220-Knob component; 310-Display body; 320-Conductor; 410-Sensor; 510-Spring; 520-Abutment post;

[0035] 121-Gear rail; 122-Sudden change point; 123-Mounting protrusion; 124-Limiting groove; 125-Limiting through hole; 211-Trigger part. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0038] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] As automobiles have evolved, people's demands for various internal components have also increased. The gear shifter is an indispensable part of a car, used to switch between different gears.

[0041] In related technologies, automotive gear shifters are mostly lever shifters that swing back and forth. Lever shifters are bulky, take up a lot of space, and are not aesthetically pleasing.

[0042] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides an electronic gear shifting device. The solution provided by this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an electronic gear shifting device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A disassembly diagram of the electronic gear shifting device in the middle; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the electronic gear shifting device in the image.

[0044] Firstly, referring to Figures 1 to 3As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides an electronic gear shifting device, including a base assembly 100, a knob assembly 200, a display assembly 300, and a control board 400. The base assembly 100 provides a mounting base for each component. The knob assembly 200 is disposed within the base assembly 100, and the driver selects the vehicle gear by rotating the knob assembly 200. The display assembly 300 is disposed on the base assembly 100 and has a hollow annular structure, fitted around the outer periphery of the knob assembly 200; that is, the knob assembly 200 is disposed within the display assembly 300. The control board 400 is disposed within the base assembly 100 and below the knob assembly 200 and the display assembly 300. The control board 400 has multiple sensors 410 corresponding to the vehicle gear positions and indicator lights (not shown in the figure). The multiple sensors 410 are spaced apart circumferentially. The knob assembly 200 triggers any sensor 410 by rotating it, and the vehicle is adjusted to the gear position corresponding to the sensor 410. The indicator light displays the colored light corresponding to the gear position. The display assembly 300 is used to transmit the colored light to the outside world so that the driver can know the gear position information by the color of the light.

[0045] For example, four sensors 410 are spaced apart on the control panel 400, corresponding to the vehicle's R / N / D / S gears (i.e., reverse, neutral, drive, and sport). The indicator lights display different colors according to the different gears. When the driver rotates the knob assembly 200, the knob assembly 200 triggers the designated sensor 410, the vehicle adjusts to the corresponding gear, and the indicator lights display the corresponding color. It should be noted that the vehicle's control system controlling the vehicle's actuators to adjust and switch gears based on signals from the sensor 410 is prior art, and this application does not improve upon this aspect; therefore, it will not be elaborated upon here.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the knob assembly 200 includes a rotating disk 210 and a knob component 220. The rotating disk 210 is rotatably mounted on the base assembly 100 via a bearing, and the bottom of the rotating disk 210 has a trigger part 211 for triggering the sensor 410. The trigger part 211 passes through the base assembly 100 and is close to the sensor 410 on the control panel 400. The knob component 220 is connected to the rotating disk 210 and protrudes from the base assembly 100 for the driver to rotate.

[0047] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3As shown, for example, the base assembly 100 includes a lower housing 110, a base 120, and an upper housing 130. The lower housing 110 is connected to the lower end of the base 120 by screws or a snap-fit ​​structure, and the upper housing 130 is connected to the upper end of the base 120 by screws or a snap-fit ​​structure. The control plate 400 is disposed between the lower housing 110 and the base 120, and the rotating disk 210 is rotatably disposed on the base 120 by bearings.

[0048] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the base 120 and the rotating disk 210. Figure 5 This is a first schematic diagram of a seat 120 provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The second schematic diagram of the base 120.

[0049] Reference Figure 5 As shown, a strip-shaped through hole is provided in the middle of the base 120, as shown in the figure. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the trigger part 211 of the rotating disk 210 passes through the strip-shaped limiting through hole 125 in the middle of the base 120 and approaches the sensor 410 on the control board 400 to rotate to the designated position and trigger the corresponding sensor 410.

[0050] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the base 120 has a mounting protrusion 123 for mounting the rotating disk 210 and a limiting through hole 125.

[0051] Figure 7 This is a first schematic diagram of a rotating disk 210 provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The second schematic diagram of the rotating disk 210 in the diagram.

[0052] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the rotating disk 210 is a hollow annular structure, which is mounted on the mounting protrusion 123 of the seat 120 via a bearing. Specifically, the inner ring of the bearing is mounted on the mounting protrusion 123, and the inner side of the rotating disk 210 is mounted on the outer ring of the bearing, thereby allowing the rotating disk 210 to rotate on the mounting protrusion 123. The knob component 220 is fixedly connected to the rotating disk 210, and the driver can rotate the rotating disk 210 located between the upper housing 130 and the seat 120 by rotating the knob component 220, which protrudes from the upper housing 130.

[0053] In addition, such as Figure 2 As shown, the electronic shifting device also includes an elastic component 500, one end of which abuts against the seat 120, and the other end of which abuts against the rotary disk 210. Figure 7As shown, exemplarily, the lower surface of the rotary disc 210 is provided with a gear shift track 121. One end of the elastic component 500 is disposed in the limiting groove 124 of the seat 120, and the other end abuts against the gear shift track 121. The gear shift track 121 is a continuous and uneven track, and is provided with abrupt change points 122 corresponding to the number of gears in the car. When the driver rotates the knob component 220, the end of the elastic component 500 moves on the gear shift track 121. When the end of the elastic component 500 moves to the abrupt change point 122, the trigger part 211 on the rotary disc 210 is exactly at the position that can trigger the sensor 410, and the car switches to the designated gear. That is to say, each abrupt change point 122 corresponds one-to-one with each gear, and when the driver rotates the knob component 220 to switch gears, it can provide the driver with shift feedback, prompting the driver that the gear shift is complete. For example, the abrupt change point 122 is configured as a countersunk hole with its edge smoothly connected to the gear rail 121.

[0054] In some examples, the elastic component 500 includes a spring 510 and an abutment post 520. The spring 510 and the abutment post 520 are coaxially arranged. One end of the spring 510 abuts in a limiting groove 124 of the seat 120, and the other end of the spring 510 abuts in one end of the abutment post 520. The other end of the abutment post 520 abuts in the gear shift track 121. For example, to ensure a stable connection between the spring 510 and the abutment post 520, the end of the abutment post 520 is provided with a protrusion whose diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the spring 510, extending into the spring 510. Alternatively, the abutment post 520 may have a groove on the side facing the spring 510, with one end of the spring 510 extending into the groove. Furthermore, to facilitate movement of the abutment post 520 along the gear shift track 121, a ball bearing may be provided at the end of the abutment post 520 facing the gear shift track 121, and grease may be applied to the ball bearing.

[0055] In other examples, to improve the driver's perception of gear shifting, the electronic gear shifter is equipped with two elastic components 500, and correspondingly, the lower end of the seat 120 is provided with two gear rails 121, such as... Figure 7 As shown, each gear track 121 has a sudden change point 122 corresponding to the number of gears in the car.

[0056] Reference Figure 2As shown, in some examples, the display assembly 300 includes a display body 310 and a conductor 320. The conductor 320 is connected to the display body 310. The display body 310 is snapped onto the base 120 of the base assembly 100 and sleeved around the outer periphery of the knob assembly 200. The conductor 320 passes through the base 120 and is close to the indicator light to guide the light emitted by the indicator light to the display body 310. In other examples, the display body 310 and the conductor 320 are designed as a single unit. Exemplarily, both the display body 310 and the conductor 320 are configured to be made of transparent plastic, thereby enabling them to conduct and emit the light emitted by the indicator light.

[0057] For example, the control board 400 also includes a power supply module, a CAN communication module, and a microcontroller minimum system. The power supply module is electrically connected to each module and can output different voltages to power each module. The CAN communication module is used to connect to the microcontroller minimum system and the vehicle's control system respectively to transmit signals between them. Sensor 410 is electrically connected to the microcontroller minimum system. When sensor 410 is triggered, it transmits a signal to the microcontroller minimum system, which then transmits a control signal to the vehicle's control system via the CAN communication module to switch to the corresponding vehicle gear. For example, all sensors 410 are configured as Hall switches, and the trigger portion 211 on the rotating disk 210 is equipped with a magnet. In some examples, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the trigger part 211 is configured as a protrusion, which is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the rotating disk 210. The end of the protrusion facing the sensor 410 has a countersunk hole, in which the magnet is installed. In addition, a limit block is provided on the side wall of the protrusion to limit the magnet in the countersunk hole and prevent it from falling out.

[0058] When the driver rotates the knob component 220, the knob component 220 drives the rotating disk 210 to rotate, which in turn rotates the protrusion. When the magnet in the protrusion is rotated above the Hall switch, the Hall switch is triggered, and the vehicle is adjusted to the gear position corresponding to the Hall switch. At the same time, the indicator light on the control panel 400 displays a designated color to provide feedback on the vehicle gear position to the driver.

[0059] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in some examples, the electronic shift mechanism also includes a retainer 600 and a decorative shell 700. The retainer 600 is connected to the mounting protrusion 123 of the base 120 by screws or clips. The decorative shell 700 is fixedly connected to the retainer 600 and is located on the inner periphery of the knob component 220. The decorative shell 700 serves both a decorative function and provides support for the knob component 220. For example, the retainer is configured as a disc-shaped plastic piece for securing the decorative shell 700. The diameter of the decorative shell 700 is smaller than the inner ring diameter of the knob component 220.

[0060] Secondly, this application also provides a car that includes an electronic gear shifting device according to any of the above-mentioned technical solutions, and thus has all the beneficial effects of an electronic gear shifting device according to any of the above-mentioned technical solutions, which will not be repeated here.

[0061] It is readily understood that, based on the several embodiments provided in this application, those skilled in the art can combine, split, or reorganize the embodiments of this application to obtain other embodiments, none of which exceed the protection scope of this application.

[0062] The above detailed embodiments further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application. It should be understood that the above are merely specific embodiments of the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the embodiments of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made on the basis of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application should be included within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic gear shifting device, characterized by, include: Base assembly (100); A knob assembly (200) is disposed within the base assembly (100); The display component (300) is disposed on the base component (100) and sleeved on the outer periphery of the knob component (200); A control board (400) is disposed within the base assembly (100) and located below the knob assembly (200) and the display assembly (300). The control board (400) is provided with multiple sensors (410) corresponding to the vehicle gear positions and indicator lights. The knob assembly (200) triggers any of the sensors (410) by rotation, and the vehicle is adjusted to the gear position corresponding to the sensor (410). The indicator light displays a colored light corresponding to the gear position, and the display assembly (300) transmits the colored light to the outside world.

2. The electronic gearshift device of claim 1, wherein, The knob assembly (200) includes a rotating disk (210) and a knob component (220). The rotating disk (210) is rotatably mounted on the base assembly (100), and the bottom of the rotating disk (210) is provided with a trigger part (211) for triggering the sensor (410). The knob component (220) is connected to the rotating disk (210) and protrudes from the base assembly (100).

3. The electronic gearshift device of claim 2, wherein, The base assembly (100) includes a lower housing (110), a base (120), and an upper housing (130). The lower housing (110) is connected to the lower end of the base (120), and the upper housing (130) is connected to the upper end of the base (120). The control board (400) is disposed between the lower housing (110) and the base (120). The rotating disk (210) is rotatably disposed on the base (120), and the trigger part (211) passes through the base (120) to trigger the sensor (410).

4. The electronic gearshift device of claim 3, wherein, The electronic gear shifting device also includes an elastic component (500), and a gear position rail (121) is provided on the lower surface of the rotary disc (210). One end of the elastic component (500) abuts against the seat (120), and the other end of the elastic component (500) abuts against the gear position rail (121).

5. The electronic gearshift device of claim 4, wherein, The elastic component (500) includes a spring (510) and an abutment post (520). The spring (510) and the abutment post (520) are coaxially arranged. One end of the spring (510) abuts against the seat (120), and the other end of the spring (510) abuts against one end of the abutment post (520). The other end of the abutment post (520) abuts against the gear rail (121).

6. The electronic gearshift device of claim 3, wherein, The display assembly (300) includes a display body (310) and a conductor (320). The conductor (320) is connected to the display body (310). The display body (310) is snapped into the base (120) and located on the outer periphery of the knob assembly (200). The conductor (320) passes through the base (120) and is close to the indicator light to guide the light emitted by the indicator light to the display body (310).

7. The electronic gearshift device of claim 6, wherein, Both the display body (310) and the conductor (320) are made of transparent plastic.

8. The electronic gearshift device of claim 2, wherein, All of the sensors (410) are configured as Hall switches, and the trigger part (211) is configured with a magnet. When the trigger part (211) is rotated over any of the sensors (410), the sensor (410) is triggered, and the vehicle is adjusted to the vehicle gear corresponding to the sensor (410).

9. The electronic gearshift device of claim 3, wherein, The electronic gear shifting device also includes a fixing member (600) and a decorative shell (700). The fixing member (600) is connected to the seat (120), and the decorative shell (700) is fixedly connected to the fixing member (600). The decorative shell (700) is located on the inner periphery of the knob component (220).

10. An automobile characterized by comprising: Includes the electronic gear shifting device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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