Gear shift slide structure and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicle interiors, and provides a gear shifting slide plate structure and a vehicle. The gear shifting slide plate structure comprises a base capable of being mounted on a sub-instrument panel, and a sliding part slidingly arranged on the base, wherein the sliding part is provided with a plug-in hole for a gear shifter handle to pass through, the base is provided with an avoiding hole capable of avoiding the gear shifter handle, a ball assembly is arranged between the sliding part and the base, the gear shifter handle moves relative to the sub-instrument panel, and the sliding part can slide relative to the base through the ball assembly. According to the gear shifting slide plate structure, the ball assembly is arranged, the resistance during gear shifting is small, gear shifting operation is convenient and fast, and the customer satisfaction can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle interior technology, and in particular to a gear shifting plate structure and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In existing vehicles, the gear shift lever is generally located in the center of the sub-dashboard, and the area around the gear shift lever and the sub-dashboard is covered by a leather cover.

[0003] With the above-described mechanism, when the gear shift lever moves relative to the sub-instrument panel, the leather sleeve moves with the gear shift lever, which will generate friction between it and the sub-instrument panel. The frictional resistance is relatively large, which will cause the gear shifting operation to be unsmooth. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application aims to propose a shift slide structure to improve the convenience of shifting operations.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application is implemented as follows:

[0006] A gear shift slide structure includes a base that can be mounted on a sub-dashboard, and a sliding part that is slidably disposed on the base in a preset direction;

[0007] The sliding part is provided with an insertion hole for the shift lever to pass through, and the base is provided with a clearance hole that can avoid the shift lever;

[0008] A ball bearing assembly is provided between the sliding part and the base. When the gear shift handle moves relative to the sub-dashboard, the sliding part can slide relative to the base in the preset direction via the ball bearing assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the base is provided with grooves on both sides, and the sliding part includes a sliding plate with an insert on both sides, and the insert on both sides is respectively inserted into the groove on both sides;

[0010] The ball bearing assembly is provided between each of the embedded parts and the groove wall of the corresponding side of the slide.

[0011] Furthermore, the base is provided with a first abutting part, which is a plurality of elastic first abutting parts, and the plurality of first abutting parts are arranged circumferentially at intervals in the clearance hole.

[0012] The plurality of first abutting portions abut against the slide plate, enabling each of the embedded portions to press against the groove wall by the ball assembly on the corresponding side.

[0013] Furthermore, the base is snapped onto the sub-instrument panel, and the base is provided with a second abutment portion;

[0014] The second abutment portion consists of a plurality of portions arranged at circumferential intervals along the base, and the base abuts against the sub-instrument panel through the second abutment portion.

[0015] Furthermore, each of the ball bearing assemblies includes a plurality of balls, and the plurality of balls are arranged at intervals along the preset direction;

[0016] At least one of the groove wall and the embedding part is provided with a groove, and a portion of each ball can be embedded in the groove.

[0017] Furthermore, each of the ball bearing assemblies also includes a ball bearing bracket mounted on the slide plate, the ball bearing bracket having a plurality of ball bearing mounting holes, the plurality of ball bearing mounting holes being arranged at intervals along the preset direction;

[0018] The ball bearing mounting holes correspond one-to-one with the balls, and each ball bearing is embedded in its corresponding ball bearing mounting hole.

[0019] Furthermore, a sealing part is installed at the insertion hole, which can seal the gap between the shifter handle and the sliding part.

[0020] Furthermore, the sealing part includes a sealing ring inserted into the insertion hole, and a first limiting part disposed on the sealing ring;

[0021] The first limiting part abuts against the edge of the insertion hole, thereby limiting the insertion depth of the sealing ring in the insertion hole.

[0022] Furthermore, the slide plate is provided with a second limiting part, which is embedded in the clearance hole, and can limit the sliding limit position of the sliding part relative to the base.

[0023] Compared with related technologies, this application has the following advantages:

[0024] (1) The shift slide structure described in this application, by setting a base on the sub-dashboard and sliding the sliding part on the base, allows the shift lever to be inserted into the insertion hole. The gap between the shift lever and the sliding part is small or even zero. The base and the sliding part work together to replace the existing leather sleeve, which can cover the gap between the shift lever and the sub-dashboard and achieve better appearance quality. At the same time, by setting the ball assembly, the sliding friction resistance between the sliding part and the base can be reduced, the resistance during shifting is small, and the shifting operation is convenient and quick, which helps to improve customer satisfaction.

[0025] (2) The sliding grooves on both sides of the base and the embedded parts on both sides of the slide plate form a double-sided fit structure. This symmetrical design can ensure that the sliding part slides smoothly and stably along the preset direction, improving the guiding accuracy of the overall structure. The ball assembly between the embedded part and the groove wall can convert the traditional sliding friction into rolling friction, thereby significantly reducing the resistance during the sliding process of the sliding part, making the gear shifting operation more effortless and smooth.

[0026] (3) An elastic first abutment is provided on the base. Multiple first abutment parts abut against the slide plate. The elastic force can automatically compensate for the gap between the slide plate and the base. The embedded part can be tightly pressed against the groove wall of the slide groove by the ball assembly, thereby achieving a gapless fit. This can effectively prevent the sliding part from shaking during the sliding process and can effectively ensure smooth and noiseless sliding.

[0027] (4) The base is snapped onto the sub-instrument panel, which is convenient for assembly. The multiple second abutment parts are arranged circumferentially around the base, which can form a clamping force on the sub-instrument panel from multiple directions, making the connection between the base and the sub-instrument panel tighter and effectively preventing relative displacement between the two during use. In addition, there may be a small gap between the base and the sub-instrument panel. The multiple second abutment parts have a certain degree of elasticity, and their clamping force can automatically compensate for these gaps, making the installation position of the base on the sub-instrument panel more precise and stable, thereby preventing vibration and noise between components.

[0028] (5) Multiple balls are set and arranged at intervals along a preset direction, which can form multiple support points between the sliding part and the base, improving the smoothness of the sliding part; the groove wall and the groove on the embedded part can form a limiting space for the balls, thereby constraining the balls to roll along the preset direction and preventing the balls from shifting or misaligning in the direction perpendicular to the sliding direction.

[0029] (6) The mounting holes on the ball bearing bracket correspond one-to-one with the balls, which can accurately fix the spatial position of each ball and ensure that multiple balls are evenly spaced along the preset direction, avoiding the problem of balls squeezing each other, misalignment or uneven spacing during rolling; the ball bearing bracket integrates the scattered balls into a whole component, which can prevent the balls from falling off between the embedded part and the groove wall during installation, maintenance or severe vibration.

[0030] (7) The sealing part can effectively seal the gap between the shifter handle and the sliding part, preventing foreign objects such as dust, mud, and liquid from easily entering through the gap. This can prevent foreign objects from adhering to the surface of the ball and the groove, preventing sliding jamming and increased wear caused by foreign objects. It can also prevent foreign objects from entering the connection between the shifter handle and the sub-instrument, thus preventing foreign objects from causing the shifter handle to jam or wear relative to the sub-instrument, which helps to ensure smooth shifting operation.

[0031] (8) By setting a first limiting part on the sealing ring, the insertion position of the sealing part in the insertion hole can be accurately limited, preventing excessive force during assembly from causing the sealing ring to be over-inserted or inserted too shallowly, which is conducive to ensuring assembly efficiency and can also better ensure the sealing effect of the gap between the shifter handle and the sliding part.

[0032] (9) By setting a second limiting part on the slide plate, the second limiting part can limit the sliding limit position of the sliding part relative to the pole group by contacting the hole wall or edge of the clearance hole, so as to avoid the sliding part from exceeding the preset stroke range due to excessive operation or mechanical failure.

[0033] Another object of this application is to provide a vehicle in which a shift slide structure as described above is provided between the shift lever and the sub-dashboard.

[0034] The vehicle described in this application, by applying the above-mentioned sliding plate structure, can effectively reduce resistance during gear shifting, making gear shifting operation easy and convenient, and thus improving the quality of the vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0036] In the attached diagram:

[0037] Figure 1 This is an exemplary structural diagram of the gear shifting slide structure described in the embodiments of this application under an application state;

[0038] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A bottom view;

[0039] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Top view;

[0040] Figure 4 For along Figure 3 Sectional view of line AA in the middle;

[0041] Figure 5 For along Figure 3 Sectional view of the middle BB line;

[0042] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of part C;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the gear shifting slide structure described in the embodiments of this application;

[0044] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A bottom view;

[0045] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the base and sealing portion described in the embodiments of this application;

[0046] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding part described in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 11 This is an exemplary structural diagram of the ball bearing assembly described in an embodiment of this application.

[0048] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0049] 1. Base;

[0050] 101. Base body; 102. First flange; 103. Slide groove; 104. Mounting plate; 105. Second flange;

[0051] 1011. Clearance hole; 1012. First abutment part; 1013. Limiting block;

[0052] 1031, Tank wall; 10311, First tank body;

[0053] 1041. Slot; 1042. Second abutment part;

[0054] 2. Sliding part;

[0055] 201. Insertion hole; 202. Embedded part; 203. Second limiting part; 204. Protruding ridge;

[0056] 2021, Second groove; 2022, Protrusion;

[0057] 3. Ball bearing assembly;

[0058] 301. Ball bearing; 302. Ball bearing support;

[0059] 4. Sub-instrument panel; 401. First latching part; 402. Second latching part;

[0060] 5. Sealing part;

[0061] 501, sealing ring; 502, first limiting part. Detailed Implementation

[0062] To make the technical solution and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0063] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0064] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of this application, if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" appear, indicating orientation or positional relationship, these are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. In addition, if terms such as "first" or "second" appear, they are also used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0065] Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "connector" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in light of the specific circumstances.

[0066] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0067] In the accompanying drawings of this application, the front-rear direction refers to the vehicle's longitudinal direction, typically indicating its length; the left-right direction refers to the vehicle's lateral direction, typically indicating its width; and the up-down direction refers to the vehicle's height. In the drawings: the arrows point forward to the front of the vehicle, backward to the rear, upward to the top, and downward to the bottom. When sitting in the driver's seat facing the front of the vehicle, the left side is where your left hand is located, and the right side is where your right hand is located. In the drawings, the left arrow points to the left side of the vehicle, and the right arrow points to the right side. The terms "inner" and "outer" are relative. "Inner" refers to the interior space of the vehicle, while "outer" refers to the exterior of the vehicle, i.e., the area away from the interior space.

[0068] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.

[0069] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a shift slide structure, which is installed between the sub-dashboard and the shift lever, and can replace the leather sleeve on the existing shift lever, thereby improving the convenience of shifting operation.

[0070] In related technologies, the gear shift lever is usually installed in the central area of ​​the secondary instrument panel in the interior of a vehicle. This layout conforms to the operating habits of most drivers, allowing them to reach it with their hands naturally extended. At the same time, it can also be integrated with the overall shape of the secondary instrument panel, maintaining the harmony and aesthetics of the interior space.

[0071] To prevent the internal structure from being exposed and to reduce the intrusion of dust and debris, a leather cover is usually used to conceal the area where the gear shift lever connects to the sub-dashboard. This leather cover typically has a certain degree of flexibility to accommodate the movement of the gear shift lever, but it is aesthetically unappealing.

[0072] Furthermore, this very design has some issues in practical use. When the driver shifts gears and the shift lever moves relative to the instrument panel, the leather cover moves along with the shift lever.

[0073] Because the contact area between the leather sleeve and the sub-instrument panel is large, and there is a lack of effective lubrication or drag reduction design between the two, the leather sleeve will continuously rub against the surface of the sub-instrument panel during the operation.

[0074] The resistance generated by this friction is often quite significant. Specifically, the driver will feel a noticeable resistance when shifting gears, requiring greater force to complete the shift. This is especially pronounced in scenarios involving frequent gear changes, such as congested urban traffic. This unsmooth shifting experience not only increases the driver's workload but may also negatively impact driving comfort and safety over time.

[0075] In view of this, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the related technology, the shift slide structure of this embodiment combines... Figures 1 to 3 The diagram shown illustrates the structure of the gear shift slide plate mounted on the center console of the secondary instrument panel 4 from different perspectives. Figures 7 to 8 The diagram shown is an exemplary structural schematic of the shift slide structure in this embodiment.

[0076] Depend on Figures 1 to 3 Combination Figures 7 to 8 As shown, in terms of overall design, the shift slide structure of this embodiment includes a base 1 that can be installed on the sub-dashboard 4, and a sliding part 2 that is slidably disposed on the base 1 in a preset direction.

[0077] The sliding part 2 is provided with an insertion hole 201 for the gear shift handle to pass through, and the base 1 is provided with a clearance hole 1011 that can avoid the gear shift handle. A ball assembly 3 is provided between the sliding part 2 and the base 1. When the gear shift handle moves relative to the sub-dashboard 4, the sliding part 2 can slide relative to the base 1 in a preset direction through the ball assembly 3.

[0078] It should be noted that the gear shift lever in this embodiment is preferably an existing gear shift lever that moves along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the sliding direction of the aforementioned sliding part 2, that is, the preset direction, is the front-rear direction of the whole vehicle.

[0079] The shift slide structure of this application, by setting a base 1 on the sub-dashboard 4 and sliding the sliding part 2 on the base 1, allows the shift lever to be inserted into the insertion hole 201. The gap between the shift lever and the sliding part 2 is small or even zero.

[0080] The base 1 and the sliding part 2 work together to replace the existing leather sleeve, which can cover the gap between the gear shift lever and the sub-instrument panel 4, resulting in better appearance quality. At the same time, by setting the ball assembly 3, the sliding friction resistance between the sliding part 2 and the base 1 can be reduced, resulting in less resistance during gear shifting, making gear shifting operation convenient and quick, and thus improving customer satisfaction.

[0081] Based on the above overview, in order to ensure smooth sliding of the sliding part 2, refer to... Figures 7 to 10 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the base 1 has grooves 103 on both sides. The aforementioned sliding part 2 includes a sliding plate with an insert 202 on both sides, and the insert 202 on both sides is respectively inserted into the grooves 103 on both sides. A ball bearing assembly 3 is provided between each insert 202 and the groove wall 1031 of the corresponding side of the groove 103.

[0082] To better understand this embodiment, please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 A brief description of the structure of the center console panel is provided: multiple first snap-fit ​​parts 401 are provided on the downward side of the center console panel. The multiple first snap-fit ​​parts 401 are arranged at intervals around the center console panel, which can snap-fit ​​the center console panel to the other components of the sub-instrument panel.

[0083] Next, a brief description of the structure of the base 1 will be given. The base 1 mainly includes a plate-shaped base body 101. The base body 101 has "L"-shaped first flanges 102 on both sides in the left-right direction of the vehicle. The first flanges 102 on each side form a groove 103 with the base body 101, and the grooves 103 are symmetrically arranged about the center line of the base body 101 in the left-right direction of the vehicle. It should be noted that in the vertical direction of the vehicle, the upper wall of the groove 103 is the aforementioned groove wall 1031.

[0084] In a preferred embodiment, the base body 101 has an "L"-shaped second flange 105 at the front end along the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The second flange 105 extends along the left-right direction of the vehicle. The sliding part 2 is inserted into the slide groove 103 from back to front along the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The second flange 105 can limit the insertion depth of the sliding part 2 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0085] In a preferred embodiment, the base body 101 is provided with mounting plates 104 on both sides along the left-right direction of the vehicle. Both mounting plates 104 extend along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, which facilitates the arrangement of a mounting structure for mounting the base 1 onto the center panel between the mounting plates 104 and the sub-instrument panel 4. The details will be described in detail below.

[0086] Next, refer to Figure 10 The structure of the sliding part 2 will be described in detail. In an exemplary embodiment, the sliding part 2 is a sliding plate. The aforementioned insertion hole 201 is located in the middle of the sliding plate in both the front-rear direction and the left-right direction of the vehicle, which facilitates the overall arrangement.

[0087] The insert 202 extends along the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The length of the insert 202 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle is close to or the same as the length of the slide 103 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The insert 202 can be completely embedded in the slide 103, and the ball assembly 3 described below can be conveniently arranged between the groove wall 1031 of the slide 103 and the insert 202.

[0088] Specifically, the sliding grooves 103 on both sides of the base 1 and the embedded parts 202 on both sides of the slide plate form a double-sided cooperation structure. This symmetrical design can effectively limit the slide plate from deviating in a direction orthogonal to the sliding direction during the sliding process, ensuring that the sliding part 2 slides smoothly and stably in the preset direction, and improving the guiding accuracy of the overall structure.

[0089] The ball assembly 3 between the embedded part 202 and the groove wall 1031 of the slide groove 103 can convert traditional sliding friction into rolling friction, which can significantly reduce the resistance during the sliding process of the sliding part 2, making the gear shifting operation more effortless and smooth.

[0090] To ensure smooth sliding of the sliding part 2, in some exemplary embodiments, the base 1 is provided with a first abutment part 1012. The first abutment parts 1012 are multiple and elastic, arranged circumferentially at intervals in the clearance hole 1011. The multiple first abutment parts 1012 abut against the sliding plate, enabling each embedded part 202 to press against the groove wall 1031 via the ball bearing assembly 3 on the corresponding side.

[0091] Specifically, such as Figure 9As shown, the base 1 is provided with U-shaped grooves corresponding to each first abutment portion 1012. Each first abutment portion 1012 is located in the area enclosed by each U-shaped groove, and each first abutment portion 1012 has a boss protruding towards the side of the slide plate. The boss is located at the part of the first abutment portion 1012 near the bottom of the U-shaped groove.

[0092] It should be noted that, in a preferred example, the sliding part 2 is integrally molded using an injection molding process. With this configuration, the aforementioned first abutting part 1012 can be slightly deformed to a certain extent, thereby generating an elastic clamping force that abuts against the sliding plate.

[0093] In a preferred embodiment, there are four first abutment portions 1012. Two first abutment portions 1012 are provided on each of the front and rear sides of the clearance hole 1011. The four first abutment portions 1012 can jointly abut against the slide plate through the protrusions on their respective bodies. In the vertical direction of the whole vehicle, the abutment force against the slide plate is upward.

[0094] Reference Figures 8 to 10 As shown, in a preferred example, the sliding part 2 has four protruding ribs 204 on its downward side, which correspond one-to-one with the aforementioned first abutting part 1012. Each protruding rib 204 extends along the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0095] For ease of description, the four protruding ribs 204 are divided into two groups, each group including two protruding ribs 204. The two protruding ribs 204 in each group are arranged collinearly in the left-right direction of the whole vehicle, and the two protruding ribs 204 in each group are placed on both sides of the insertion hole 201. The two groups of protruding ribs 204 are arranged at intervals in the left-right direction of the whole vehicle.

[0096] In a preferred embodiment, each protruding ridge 204 has a guide portion at both ends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. This guide portion is preferably an inclined surface, allowing each first abutting portion 1012 to abut against the corresponding protruding ridge 204. This design reduces the contact area between the sliding portion 2 and the base 1, facilitating the smooth insertion of the sliding portion 2 into the groove 103 of the base 1, improving the smoothness of the sliding portion 2's movement, and ensuring the stability of the sliding portion 2's installation on the base 1. It effectively prevents vibration and abnormal noise during the sliding process of the sliding portion 2 relative to the base 1.

[0097] In a preferred example, still refer to Figure 10 As shown, each insert 202 has a plurality of protrusions 2022 at one end of the groove of the corresponding slide groove 103. The plurality of protrusions 2022 on each insert 202 are arranged at intervals along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and each protrusion 2022 is triangular.

[0098] In this embodiment, each embedded part 202 has three protrusions 2022. It should be understood that the number of protrusions 2022 on each embedded part 202 may also be other, such as one, two, four, etc.

[0099] In this example, the embedded portions 202 are designed to reduce the contact area between the embedded portion 202 and the bottom of the groove 103, which facilitates the smooth sliding of the sliding portion 2 relative to the base 1. Furthermore, designing the protrusion 2022 as a triangle facilitates the smooth entry and exit of the embedded portion 202 from the corresponding groove 103.

[0100] In the above embodiment, a first abutment 1012 with elasticity is provided on the base 1. Multiple first abutment 1012 abut against the slide plate, and the gap between the slide plate and the base 1 can be automatically compensated by the elastic force. The embedded part 202 can be tightly pressed against the groove wall 1031 of the slide groove 103 by the ball assembly 3, thereby achieving a gapless fit. This can effectively prevent the sliding part 2 from shaking during the sliding process and can effectively ensure smooth and noiseless sliding.

[0101] The elastic clamping force ensures that the ball assembly 3 and the embedded part 202 and the groove wall 1031 of the slide 103 always maintain appropriate contact pressure. It will not cause poor contact between the ball 301 and the track due to insufficient pressure, thus preventing slippage or free rotation, nor will it increase frictional resistance or aggravate wear due to excessive pressure.

[0102] In some exemplary embodiments, the base 1 is snapped onto the sub-dashboard 4, and the base 1 is provided with a second abutment portion 1042. Preferably, there are multiple second abutment portions 1042 arranged at circumferential intervals along the base 1, and the base 1 abuts against the sub-dashboard 4 through the multiple second abutment portions 1042.

[0103] In this embodiment, the base 1 is snapped onto the sub-instrument panel 4, which is convenient to assemble. The multiple second abutment parts 1042 are arranged circumferentially along the base 1, which can form a clamping force on the sub-instrument panel 4 from multiple directions of the base 1, making the connection between the base 1 and the sub-instrument panel 4 tighter and effectively preventing relative displacement, such as loosening or shaking, between the two during use.

[0104] In addition, there may be a small gap between the base 1 and the sub-instrument panel 4. The multiple second abutment parts 1042 have a certain elasticity, and their clamping force can automatically compensate for these gaps, making the installation position of the base 1 on the sub-instrument panel 4 more precise and stable, thereby preventing vibration and noise between components.

[0105] Reference Figure 2 and combined Figure 8As shown, each mounting plate 104 of the base 1 is provided with a plurality of locking holes 1041. The plurality of locking holes 1041 are arranged at intervals along the front-rear direction of the vehicle. Corresponding to each locking hole 1041, the center control panel is provided with a second locking part 402, and the second locking part 402 is located on the downward side of the center control panel.

[0106] For example, the number of locking holes 1041 on each of the second locking parts 402 can be two, three, four, etc. It should be understood that the number of locking holes 1041 on each mounting plate 104 can also be set to one. In this case, appropriate dimensions need to be set to ensure the locking stability between the base 1 and the central control panel.

[0107] In one example, the second snap-fit ​​part 402 and the snap-fit ​​hole 1041 correspond one-to-one, and each second snap-fit ​​part 402 is inserted into the corresponding snap-fit ​​hole 1041, so that the shift slide structure can be snap-fitted and installed on the center console panel.

[0108] It should be noted that, in a preferred example, reference is still made to... Figure 9 As shown, each mounting plate 104 of the base 1 is provided with a U-shaped groove corresponding to each second abutment portion 1042. The multiple second abutment portions 1042 are respectively located in the area enclosed by each U-shaped groove, and each second abutment portion 1042 has a boss protruding towards the side of the slide plate. The boss is located at the part of the second abutment portion 1042 near the bottom of the U-shaped groove.

[0109] In the above embodiment, the base 1 abuts against the sub-instrument panel 4 through multiple second abutment portions 1042. In fact, the protrusions on each second abutment portion 1042 abut against the center control panel of the sub-instrument panel 4, which reduces the contact area between the base 1 and the sliding portion 2, thereby reducing the sliding resistance of the sliding portion 2. The simultaneous abutment of multiple second abutment portions 1042 against the center control panel can apply a uniform elastic clamping force to the center control panel in the circumference of the base 1, which can better ensure the stability and reliability of the base 1 installed on the sub-instrument panel.

[0110] like Figures 9 to 11 As shown, in order to ensure the smooth sliding of the sliding part 2, in some exemplary embodiments, each ball assembly 3 includes a plurality of balls 301, and the plurality of balls 301 are arranged at intervals along a preset direction. At least one of the groove wall 1031 and the embedding part 202 is provided with a groove, and the grooves on the groove wall 1031 and the embedding part 202 correspond to the balls 301, and a portion of each ball 301 can be embedded in the corresponding groove.

[0111] In one example, both the groove wall 1031 and the embedding part 202 are provided with grooves. For ease of description, the groove on the groove wall 1031 is referred to as the first groove 10311, and the groove on the embedding part 202 is referred to as the second groove 2021. The first groove 10311, the second groove 2021 and the ball 301 correspond one-to-one. The corresponding first groove 10311 and the second groove 2021 together define and constrain the position of the corresponding ball 301. One of the first groove 10311 and the second groove 2021 is spherical, and the other of the first groove 10311 and the second groove 2021 extends along the sliding direction of the sliding part 2, and its cross-section is a minor arc shape to prevent the ball 301 from coming out of the corresponding first groove 10311 and the second groove 2021.

[0112] In one example, the number of balls 301 in each groove is seven. It should be understood that the number of balls 301 in each groove can also be other values, such as two, four, five, etc.

[0113] In the above embodiment, multiple balls 301 are provided and arranged at intervals along a preset direction, which can form multiple support points between the sliding part 2 and the base 1, thereby improving the smoothness of the sliding part 2. The grooves on the groove wall 1031 and the embedded part 202 correspond to the balls 301, which can form a limiting space for the balls 301, thereby constraining the balls 301 to roll along the preset direction and preventing the balls 301 from shifting or misaligning in the direction perpendicular to the sliding direction.

[0114] In some exemplary embodiments, each ball assembly 3 further includes a ball bearing bracket 302 mounted on a slide plate. The ball bearing bracket 302 has a plurality of ball bearing mounting holes, which are spaced apart along a preset direction. Each ball bearing 301 corresponds to a ball bearing 301, and each ball bearing 301 is embedded in the corresponding ball bearing mounting hole.

[0115] like Figure 11 As shown, the ball bearing bracket 302 is elongated and extends along the sliding direction of the sliding part 2. Each end of the ball bearing bracket 302 is provided with a snap-fit ​​connector. In this application, a snap-fit ​​hole is provided on the insert part 202 corresponding to each snap-fit ​​connector. Each snap-fit ​​connector is inserted into the snap-fit ​​hole to fix the ball bearing bracket 302 on the insert part 202, thereby enabling each ball assembly 3 to be installed on the corresponding insert part 202.

[0116] It should be noted that, in a preferred embodiment, both the first groove 10311 and the second groove 2021 extend along the length of the sliding part 2, and the cross-sections of both the first groove 10311 and the second groove 2021 are in the shape of a minor arc, so as to constrain the sliding path of the ball 301.

[0117] In the above implementation, the mounting holes on the ball bearing bracket 302 correspond one-to-one with the balls 301, which can accurately fix the spatial position of each ball 301 and ensure that multiple balls 301 are evenly spaced along a preset direction, avoiding problems such as mutual squeezing, misalignment, or uneven spacing of the balls 301 during rolling. The ball bearing bracket 302 integrates the dispersed balls 301 into a whole component, which can prevent the balls 301 from falling off between the embedded part 202 and the groove wall 1031 during installation, maintenance, or severe vibration. Especially in scenarios of inclined or vertical installation, it can significantly improve the safety of the structure.

[0118] like Figure 4 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, a sealing part 5 is installed at the insertion hole 201, which is capable of sealing the gap between the shifter handle and the sliding part 2.

[0119] The sealing part 5 provided here can effectively seal the gap between the shifter handle and the sliding part 2, preventing foreign objects such as dust, mud, and liquid from easily entering through the gap. This prevents foreign objects from adhering to the surface of the ball 301 and the groove 103, and prevents sliding jamming and increased wear caused by foreign objects.

[0120] The sealing part 5 can also prevent foreign objects from entering the connection between the gear shift lever and the sub-instrument panel 4, thereby preventing foreign objects from causing the gear shift lever to jam or wear relative to the sub-instrument panel 4, which helps to ensure smooth gear shifting operation.

[0121] In some exemplary embodiments, the sealing part 5 includes a sealing ring 501 inserted into the insertion hole 201, and a first limiting part 502 provided on the sealing ring 501, the first limiting part 502 abutting against the edge of the insertion hole 201, which can limit the insertion depth of the sealing ring 501 in the insertion hole 201.

[0122] By setting a first limiting part 502 on the sealing ring 501, the insertion position of the sealing part 5 in the insertion hole 201 can be accurately limited, preventing excessive force during assembly from causing the sealing ring 501 to be over-inserted or inserted too shallowly, which helps to ensure assembly efficiency and can also better ensure the sealing effect of the gap between the shifter handle and the sliding part 2.

[0123] It should be noted that the sealing part 5 in this embodiment is preferably made of an elastic material, such as rubber, so that the sealing part 5 can be interference-fitted with the shift lever handle and the sliding part 2 respectively, which can effectively seal the gap between the shift lever handle and the sliding part 2. It should be understood that, in addition to using the sealing part 5 as described above to seal the gap between the shift lever handle and the sliding part 2, other sealing methods can also be used, such as fixing the shift lever handle and the sliding part 2 together by adhesive.

[0124] To ensure that the sliding part 2 slides within a preset range, in some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 8 In the middle, the slide plate is provided with a second limiting part 203, which is embedded in the avoidance hole 1011 and can limit the sliding limit position of the sliding part 2 relative to the base 1.

[0125] It should be noted that, in order to better constrain the sliding position of the sliding part 2, a limiting block 1013 protruding into the clearance hole 1011 is provided on the side wall of the clearance hole 1011. The second limiting part 203 is a downward protruding structure provided on the sliding part 2. The second limiting part 203 can move between the limiting block 1013 and the side wall on one side of the clearance hole 1011.

[0126] Furthermore, depending on the vehicle model, the sliding stroke of the gear shift lever is different. The position of the limit block 1013 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle can be changed to adjust the sliding stroke of the sliding part 2. Alternatively, the limit block 1013 may not be provided, and the second limit part 203 may slide between the side walls on the front and rear sides of the clearance hole 1011.

[0127] In addition, in order to ensure that the second limiting part 203 is smoothly inserted into the avoidance hole 1011, in a preferred embodiment, a guide part is provided at one end of the second limiting part 203. The guide part is chamfered or rounded to guide the second limiting part 203 to be smoothly inserted into the avoidance hole 1011.

[0128] Meanwhile, a guide portion is also provided on the limiting block 1013. The guide portion is chamfered or rounded. During the process of inserting the sliding part 2 into the base 1, the guide portion can guide the second limiting part 203 to smoothly cross the limiting block 1013, thereby ensuring that the second limiting part 203 is smoothly embedded in the clearance hole 1011.

[0129] In the above embodiment, by providing a second limiting part 203 on the slide plate, the second limiting part 203 can limit the sliding limit position of the sliding part 2 relative to the pole group by contacting the hole wall or edge of the clearance hole 1011, so as to avoid the sliding part 2 from exceeding the preset stroke range due to excessive operation or mechanical failure.

[0130] The shift slide structure of this embodiment can improve the aesthetics of the mating part between the shift lever and the sub-dashboard 4. For example, the sliding part 2 in the above embodiment can move synchronously with the movement of the shift lever.

[0131] Furthermore, the shift slide structure of this embodiment serves as a transition structure between the shift lever and the sub-instrument panel 4. This shift slide structure is connected to both the shift lever and the sub-instrument panel 4, concealing the internal structure and enhancing the appearance. Additionally, the sliding part 2 employs a rolling friction structure, resulting in no abnormal noise during the movement of the shift lever.

[0132] It is worth noting that, regarding the shift slide structure of this embodiment, based on the above exemplary implementations, in specific implementation, as a preferred embodiment, it is still composed of... Figures 1 to 3 Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, it may include, for example, a base 1 that can be mounted on the sub-dashboard 4, and a sliding part 2 that is slidably disposed on the base 1 in a preset direction.

[0133] The sliding part 2 has an insertion hole 201 for the gear shift lever to pass through, and the base 1 has a clearance hole 1011 to avoid the gear shift lever. A sealing part 5 is installed at the insertion hole 201, which can seal the gap between the gear shift lever and the sliding part 2. A ball bearing assembly 3 is provided between the sliding part 2 and the base 1. When the gear shift lever moves relative to the sub-dashboard 4, the sliding part 2 can slide relative to the base 1 in a preset direction via the ball bearing assembly 3.

[0134] The base 1 has grooves 103 on both sides. The sliding part 2 includes a slide plate with an insert 202 on both sides. The inserts 202 on both sides are respectively inserted into the grooves 103 on both sides. A ball assembly 3 is provided between each insert 202 and the groove wall 1031 of the corresponding side of the groove 103.

[0135] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned shift slide structure, the specific configuration and arrangement of the base 1, sliding part 2, ball assembly 3, sealing part 5, etc. can still be referred to the description in the above-mentioned exemplary embodiments. Furthermore, in this preferred embodiment, the beneficial effects brought about by the design of the base 1, sliding part 2, ball assembly 3, and sealing part 5 can also be referred to the description in the above-mentioned exemplary embodiments.

[0136] The shift slide structure of this embodiment adopts the above design. Through the cooperation of the base 1 and the sliding part 2, it can replace the existing leather sleeve. When the shift lever moves along the front-rear direction of the vehicle to shift gears, it drives the sliding part 2 to move along the front-rear direction of the vehicle. This shift slide structure can ensure that it does not affect the shifting action of the shift lever, and it fits tightly with surrounding components such as the center control panel of the sub-instrument panel 4 mentioned above, and has an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0137] The second aspect of this application provides a vehicle in which a shift slide structure as described above is provided between the shift lever and the sub-dashboard 4. The specific installation method of the shift slide structure and its cooperation with the shift lever are still as described in the above embodiment, and will not be described in detail here.

[0138] The vehicle described in this application, by applying the above-mentioned sliding plate structure, can effectively reduce resistance during gear shifting, making gear shifting operation easy and convenient, and thus improving the quality of the vehicle.

[0139] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The technical features or structures in the foregoing different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined to form other specific technical solutions as needed. For those skilled in the art, this application can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A gear shifting slide structure, characterized in that: It includes a base (1) that can be installed on the sub-dashboard (4), and a sliding part (2) that is slidably disposed on the base (1) in a preset direction; The sliding part (2) is provided with an insertion hole (201) for the gear shift handle to pass through, and the base (1) is provided with a clearance hole (1011) that can avoid the gear shift handle. A ball bearing assembly (3) is provided between the sliding part (2) and the base (1). The shift lever moves relative to the sub-instrument panel (4), enabling the sliding part (2) to slide relative to the base (1) in the preset direction via the ball bearing assembly (3).

2. The shift slide structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with grooves (103) on both sides, and the sliding part (2) includes a sliding plate with an insert (202) on both sides, and the insert (202) on both sides is respectively inserted into the grooves (103) on both sides. The ball assembly (3) is provided between the groove wall (1031) of each of the embedded parts (202) and the corresponding side of the slide (103).

3. The shift slide structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a first abutting part (1012), which is a plurality of elastic first abutting parts (1012) arranged circumferentially at intervals in the clearance hole (1011). The plurality of first abutting portions (1012) abut against the slide plate, enabling each of the embedded portions (202) to press against the groove wall (1031) by the ball assembly (3) on the corresponding side.

4. The shift slide structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (1) is snapped onto the sub-instrument panel (4), and the base (1) is provided with a second abutment part (1042). The second abutment (1042) consists of a plurality of abutment portions arranged at intervals along the circumference of the base (1), and the base (1) abuts against the sub-instrument panel (4) in the snap-fit ​​direction of the base (1) through the second abutment portions (1042).

5. The shift slide structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the ball assembly (3) includes a plurality of balls (301), and the plurality of balls (301) are arranged at intervals along the preset direction; At least one of the groove wall (1031) and the embedding part (202) is provided with a groove, and a portion of each of the balls (301) can be embedded in the groove.

6. The shift slide structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the ball assembly (3) further includes a ball bracket (302) mounted on the slide plate. The ball bracket (302) is provided with a plurality of ball mounting holes, which are arranged at intervals along the preset direction. The ball bearing mounting holes correspond one-to-one with the ball bearings (301), and each ball bearing (301) is embedded in the corresponding ball bearing mounting hole.

7. The shift slide structure according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: A sealing part (5) is installed at the insertion hole (201), and the sealing part (5) can seal the gap between the shift handle and the sliding part (2).

8. The shift slide structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sealing part (5) includes a sealing ring (501) inserted into the insertion hole (201) and a first limiting part (502) provided on the sealing ring (501). The first limiting part (502) abuts against the edge of the insertion hole (201) and can limit the insertion depth of the sealing ring (501) in the insertion hole (201).

9. The shift slide structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The slide plate is provided with a second limiting part (203), which is embedded in the avoidance hole (1011) and can limit the sliding limit position of the sliding part (2) relative to the base (1).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is provided with a shift plate structure as described in any one of claims 1-9 between the shift lever and the sub-instrument panel (4).

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