Transmission gear shifting operation structure based on multipurpose automobile platform

By installing a shift component on the right side of the driver's seat and optimizing the shift line path, the problems of compressed center console space and inconvenient operation are solved, thereby improving the driver's operating comfort and efficiency and meeting the storage needs of multi-purpose vehicles.

CN224260883UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19BEIJING QIUYAN AUTO SUPPLIES CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING QIUYAN AUTO SUPPLIES CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-19
Publication Date
2026-05-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing longitudinal layout of the center console's gear shift structure leads to a reduction in front storage space and inconvenience for the driver, especially during long-distance driving when the lateral arm movement distance increases, reducing operational efficiency and failing to meet the needs of storing multiple items.

Method used

The transmission shifting operation structure based on a multi-purpose vehicle platform is adopted. The shifting components are installed on the vehicle control panel on the right side of the driver's seat, including a mounting base, a triangular arc-shaped rocker arm, a shift arm, a front plate, and a rear plate. The shift cable path is optimized by adjustable fasteners and path grooves to achieve shift cable position adjustment and tension control.

Benefits of technology

It frees up space in the center console, improves driver comfort, increases operational efficiency, and meets the storage needs of multi-purpose vehicles, solving the problems of compressed center console space and inconvenient operation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle engineering, in particular to a transmission gear shifting operation structure based on a multipurpose automobile platform, and solves the problems that the space of a center console is compressed, and a driver is troublesome to operate. A transmission gear shifting operation structure based on a multipurpose automobile platform comprises a mounting base, a triangular arc-shaped rocker arm, a gear shifting arm, a front plate and a rear plate, the front plate and the rear plate are fixed to the two sides of the mounting base respectively, the triangular arc-shaped rocker arm and the gear shifting arm are located between the front plate and the rear plate, and a connecting plate is arranged in the middle of the mounting base; one end of the triangular arc-shaped rocker arm is hinged with the connecting plate; the gear shifting arm is hinged to the middle of the triangular arc-shaped rocker arm, and the upper end of the gear shifting arm is connected with a gear handle. An adjustable fixing piece with a semicircular notch is arranged on one side of the front plate, and the gear shifting wire penetrates through the adjustable fixing semicircular notch; the rear plate is provided with a path groove. The device can release the space of a cockpit, and is suitable for a seven-seat vehicle gear shifting scene.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle engineering technology, and in particular to a transmission shifting operation structure based on a multi-purpose vehicle platform. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most mainstream seven-seater vehicles (such as MPVs and vans) adopt a gear shift structure with a longitudinal layout on the center console.

[0003] The gear shift mechanism occupies 30-40cm of depth in the center console, resulting in a reduction of more than 40% in front storage space (compared to models without a gear shift lever), making it unsuitable for the storage needs of multiple items in freight / passenger transport scenarios; drivers need to turn sideways when operating the gear shift lever, which can lead to shoulder strain during long-distance driving; when shifting gears frequently, the lateral movement distance of the arm increases, reducing operating efficiency, especially for narrow-body vans such as the Toyota Hiace, where there is a lack of modular gear shift operation structures for transplantation.

[0004] To address this, a transmission shifting operation structure based on a multi-purpose vehicle platform is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problem of compressed center console space and cumbersome driver operation. This utility model provides a transmission shifting operation structure based on a multi-purpose vehicle platform.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A transmission shifting operation structure based on a multi-purpose vehicle platform includes a shifting assembly. The shifting assembly is mounted on the vehicle control panel on the right side of the driver's seat, replacing the original center console shifting structure, and its upper end is connected to the upper half of the shifting housing. The shifting assembly includes a mounting base, a triangular arc-shaped rocker arm, a shift arm, a front plate, and a rear plate. The front plate and rear plate are respectively fixed on both sides of the mounting base. The triangular arc-shaped rocker arm and the shift arm are located between the front plate and the rear plate. The mounting base is fixed to the control panel by several bolts. A connecting plate is provided in the middle of the mounting base. One end of the triangular arc-shaped rocker arm is hinged to the connecting plate, and the other end is hinged to the shift cable. The shift arm is hinged to the middle of the triangular arc-shaped rocker arm, and the upper end of the shift arm is used to connect to the gear lever. An adjustable fixing member with a semi-circular notch is provided on one side of the front plate, and the shift cable passes through the adjustable and fixed semi-circular notch. A path groove is provided on the rear plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the adjustable fastener is adjusted and locked in position by threaded fasteners. The adjustable fastener can be adjusted back and forth along the shift direction to control the pretension and path of the shift line.

[0009] Furthermore, the opening direction of the path groove is aligned with the initial position of the shift arm, and the path groove is used to limit the travel of the upper semi-circular iron plate of the integrated shift arm.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: It frees up the cockpit space by moving the gear shifting structure from the center console (Toyota Hiace) to the right side of the driver's seat, freeing up more than 30% of the space in the center console area (the original gear shifting area can be converted into a storage compartment or electronic equipment area), solving the pain point of cramped lateral space in vans. The gear lever can be operated by the right hand hanging down naturally, avoiding the problem of the upper body needing to move when shifting gears in traditional center consoles, and adapting to the gear shifting scenario of seven-seater vehicles. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the present invention;

[0013] Reference numerals: 1. Mounting base; 2. Triangular arc-shaped rocker arm; 3. Gear shift arm; 4. Front plate; 5. Rear plate; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Adjustable fixing piece; 8. Path groove. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0015] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0016] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0017] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "inner", "outer", "upper", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0018] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 A transmission shifting operation structure based on a multi-purpose vehicle platform is disclosed. The structure includes: a mounting base, a triangular arc-shaped rocker arm, a shift arm, a front plate, and a rear plate. The front and rear plates are vertically fixed to both sides of the mounting base by bolts, forming a closed frame. The triangular arc-shaped rocker arm and the shift arm are located between the two plates to avoid motion interference.

[0019] Mounting base:

[0020] The mounting base is made of stamped steel plate and is fixed to the original storage box location on the right side of the driver's seat of the Toyota Hiace with 6 bolts.

[0021] A connecting plate is welded to the middle of the mounting base, and hinge holes are opened on the connecting plate.

[0022] Transmission components: triangular arc-shaped rocker arm and shift cable

[0023] The first end of the triangular arc-shaped rocker arm is hinged to the connecting plate via a pin, the second end is hinged to the shift cable via a ball joint connector, the middle pin hole is hinged to the shift arm, and the shift cable is connected to the transmission body along a preset path on the lower side of the vehicle.

[0024] The upper end of the shift arm connects to the original vehicle's gear lever via a threaded interface (the Toyota Hiace gear lever head is retained).

[0025] The top of the shift arm is rigidly welded with a semi-circular iron plate (original Toyota Hiace part), the edge of which is embedded in the path groove of the rear plate, and the height of the shift arm matches the original vehicle's seating position.

[0026] The adjustable fastener has a semi-circular notch in the middle, through which the shift cable passes. Adjusting the position of the adjustable fastener changes the tension of the shift cable.

[0027] Adjustable fixing component moved forward: Increases shift cable tension and eliminates shift play;

[0028] Adjustable fixing component moved back: reduces the bending angle of the shift line and reduces operating force.

[0029] The rear plate has a straight path groove with an opening, the opening facing the neutral position of the shift arm; the rear end of the semi-circular iron plate slides in the path groove, limiting the travel to gears such as PRND.

Claims

1. A transmission shifting operation structure based on a multi-purpose vehicle platform, comprising a shifting assembly, the shifting assembly being mounted on the vehicle control panel on the right side of the driver's seat, replacing the original center console shifting structure, and the upper end being connected to the upper half of the shifting housing, characterized in that, The shift assembly includes a mounting base (1), a triangular arc-shaped rocker arm (2), a shift arm (3), a front plate (4), and a rear plate (5). The front plate (4) and the rear plate (5) are fixed on both sides of the mounting base (1). The triangular arc-shaped rocker arm (2) and the shift arm (3) are located between the front plate (4) and the rear plate (5). The mounting base (1) is fixed to the control panel by several bolts. A connecting plate (6) is provided in the middle of the mounting base (1). One end of the triangular arc-shaped rocker arm (2) is hinged to the connecting plate (6), and the other end is hinged to the shift cable. The shift arm (3) is hinged to the middle of the triangular arc-shaped rocker arm (2). The upper end of the shift arm (3) is used to connect the gear lever. An adjustable fixing part (7) with a semi-circular notch is provided on one side of the front plate (4). The shift cable passes through the adjustable fixing semi-circular notch. A path groove (8) is provided on the rear plate (5).

2. The transmission shifting operation structure based on a multi-purpose vehicle platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustable fastener (7) is adjusted and locked by threaded fasteners. The adjustable fastener (7) can be adjusted back and forth along the shift direction to control the pretension and path of the shift line.

3. The transmission shifting operation structure based on a multi-purpose vehicle platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening direction of the path groove (8) is aligned with the initial position of the shift arm (3), and the path groove (8) is used to limit the travel of the upper semi-circular iron plate of the integrated shift arm (3).