Dustproof and waterproof structure of automobile gear lever

By incorporating a combination of a leather protective cover and a sealing ring on the car gear shift lever, along with a positioning design using a rectangular limiting strip and a limiting groove, the problem of traditional car gear shift levers being prone to dust and moisture is solved. This achieves waterproof and dustproof effects while maintaining a clean appearance and facilitating maintenance.

CN224592666UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04HUBEI KAIXUBAO AUTO PARTS MFG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUBEI KAIXUBAO AUTO PARTS MFG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-06
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

Traditional car gear shift levers have an open structure, which allows dust to easily enter and lacks waterproofing, affecting their lifespan and safety.

Method used

It adopts a combination structure of leather protective cover and sealing ring, combined with the positioning design of rectangular limit strip and limit groove, and is fixed with bolts and closed with a hidden circular cover to form a fully enclosed waterproof seal.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents dust and moisture from entering, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of gear shifting operations, while maintaining an attractive appearance and facilitating maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automobile gear handle dustproof waterproof structure, it is related to the field of automobile gear handle, to solve the open structure between gear shift seat and gear handle in prior art, leading to dust in air easily enters gear shift seat inside, simultaneously does not have waterproof capacity problem.The lower end middle part of gear handle is fixedly connected with plug-in column, the lower end of gear handle is connected with cortex protective cover, the upper end middle part inside cortex protective cover is fixedly connected with connecting column, the middle part in connecting column inside is fixedly provided with partition plate, the lower end of connecting column is connected with hanging gear lever, sealing ring is arranged between the lower end of gear handle and the upper end surface of cortex protective cover, reliable waterproof sealing structure is formed between gear handle and cortex protective cover by the arrangement of sealing ring, effectively prevent liquid infiltration gear shift mechanism inside, simultaneously cooperate the compact action when bolt fastening, make sealing effect more durable and stable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive gear levers, specifically a dustproof and waterproof structure for automotive gear levers. Background Technology

[0002] The gear lever in a car is the control lever for the vehicle's transmission, used to switch gear combinations, thereby changing the vehicle's speed and power output. In traditional manual transmission vehicles, the gear lever is usually located on the right side of the driver's seat, and shifting gears is done by moving it forward, backward, left, or right, requiring the use of a clutch.

[0003] For example, authorization announcement number CN218454950U discloses a gear shift lever for automobiles, including a gear shift seat. The gear shift seat has an operating groove in its center, and a gear shift lever is movably mounted inside the operating groove. An extension seat is fixedly mounted on the left side of the bottom of the gear shift seat, and a mounting seat is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the inner side of the extension seat. A limit rod is fixedly mounted on the front of the mounting seat. This invention uses a magnetic ring to magnetically connect with the limit rod, preventing the gear shift lever from being moved forward (i.e., from "D" to other gears). To switch gears, the handle can be pulled upwards to apply an upward force to the limit block and compress the limit spring, causing the limit block to displace relative to the limit groove, releasing the lock between the magnetic ring and the limit rod. The gear shift lever can then be moved forward to complete the gear shift. This unintuitive and accidental design avoids accidental gear shifting, effectively improving driving safety and extending the service life of the transmission.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned technologies use an open structure between the gear shift seat and the gear lever, which makes it easy for dust in the air to enter the interior of the gear shift seat, and it is not waterproof. Therefore, the market urgently needs to develop a dustproof and waterproof structure for car gear levers to help people solve the existing problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a dustproof and waterproof structure for automobile gear levers, so as to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the existing technology uses an open structure between the gear lever and the gear seat, which makes it easy for dust in the air to enter the interior of the gear seat, and at the same time, it does not have waterproof capabilities.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a dustproof and waterproof structure for a car gear lever, including a gear lever, a plug-in post fixedly connected to the lower middle part of the gear lever, a leather protective cover connected to the lower end of the gear lever, a connecting post fixedly connected to the upper middle part of the interior of the leather protective cover, a partition plate fixedly provided in the middle part of the interior of the connecting post, a first slot provided between the upper end of the partition plate and the upper end face of the connecting post, a second slot provided between the lower end of the partition plate and the lower end face of the connecting post, and a gear shift lever connected to the lower end of the connecting post.

[0007] Preferably, the upper end of the connecting post is flush with the upper surface of the leather protective cover, and rectangular limiting strips are fixedly connected to both sides inside the first slot, and rectangular limiting grooves are provided in the middle of both end faces of the insertion post.

[0008] Preferably, the plug is inserted into the first slot and the two rectangular limiting strips slide into the two rectangular limiting grooves respectively, and a sealing ring is provided between the lower end of the gear lever and the upper surface of the leather protective cover.

[0009] Preferably, the upper end of the shift lever is inserted into the second slot, a second threaded hole is provided in the middle of the upper end face of the shift lever, a first threaded hole is provided in the middle of the upper end face of the shift lever, and a through hole is provided at the lower end of the first threaded hole and in the middle of the shift lever and the insertion post.

[0010] Preferably, the gear lever and the shift lever are connected and fixed by bolts passing through the first threaded hole, the through hole and the middle of the partition plate, and then inserted into the second threaded hole and threadedly connected to the shift lever.

[0011] Preferably, a circular cap is inserted into the upper end of the first threaded hole, and an external threaded tube is fixedly connected to the lower end of the circular cap. A screwdriver groove is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the circular cap.

[0012] Preferably, the circular cover and the gear lever are fixed by a threaded connection through an external threaded tube inserted into the first threaded hole.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] (1) In this utility model, by setting the sealing ring, a reliable waterproof sealing structure is formed between the gear lever and the leather protective cover, which effectively prevents liquid from seeping into the gear shifting mechanism. At the same time, with the tightening effect of the bolts, the sealing effect is more durable and stable.

[0015] (2) In this utility model, the combination structure of rectangular limiting strip and limiting groove not only realizes the precise positioning when installing the gear lever, but also prevents the gear lever from rotating and shifting during the shifting operation, thus ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the shifting operation.

[0016] (3) In this utility model, the design of hidden bolt connection and detachable round cover not only maintains the overall aesthetic appearance of the gear lever, but also facilitates disassembly and assembly during later maintenance, thereby improving the practicality and maintainability of the product. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of a dustproof and waterproof structure for a car gear lever according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a top sectional view of the first slot of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a detailed enlarged view of part A of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Gear lever; 101. First threaded hole; 102. Insertion post; 103. Through hole; 104. Rectangular limiting groove; 2. Leather protective cover; 201. Sealing ring; 3. Connecting post; 301. Divider plate; 302. First slot; 303. Rectangular limiting strip; 304. Second slot; 4. Gear lever; 401. Second threaded hole; 5. Bolt; 6. Circular cover; 601. External threaded tube; 602. Screwdriver slot. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides an embodiment of a dustproof and waterproof structure for a car gear shift lever, including a gear shift lever 1. A plug-in post 102 is fixedly connected to the lower middle part of the gear shift lever 1. A leather protective cover 2 is connected to the lower end of the gear shift lever 1. A connecting post 3 is fixedly connected to the upper middle part of the interior of the leather protective cover 2. A partition plate 301 is fixedly provided in the middle part of the interior of the connecting post 3. A first slot 302 is provided between the upper end of the partition plate 301 and the upper end face of the connecting post 3. The upper end of the connecting post 3 is flush with the upper end face of the leather protective cover 2. Rectangular limiting strips 303 are fixedly connected to both sides of the interior of the first slot 302. Rectangular limiting grooves 104 are provided in the middle of the end faces of both sides of the plug-in post 102. The plug-in post 102 is inserted into the interior of the first slot 302 and the two rectangular limiting strips 303 slide into the two rectangular limiting grooves 104 respectively. The rectangular limiting strips 303 and the rectangular limiting grooves 104 cooperate to position the gear shift lever 1 when it is connected to the leather protective cover 2, preventing the gear shift lever 1 from rotating on the upper end of the leather protective cover 2.

[0025] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3A second slot 304 is provided between the lower end of the partition plate 301 and the lower end face of the connecting post 3. A stop bar 4 is connected to the lower end of the connecting post 3. The upper end of the stop bar 4 is inserted into the second slot 304. A second threaded hole 401 is provided in the middle of the upper end face of the stop bar 4. A first threaded hole 101 is provided in the middle of the upper end face of the gear lever 1. A through hole 103 is provided at the lower end of the first threaded hole 101 and in the middle of the gear lever 1 and the insertion post 102. A bolt 5 is used to connect the gear lever 1 and the stop bar 4, passing through the first threaded hole 101, the through hole 103 and the middle of the partition plate 301. The gear lever 1 is inserted into the second threaded hole 401 and threadedly connected and fixed to the gear shift lever 4, thus fixing the gear lever 1 and the gear shift lever 4. A sealing ring 201 is provided between the lower end of the gear lever 1 and the upper end of the leather protective cover 2. When the gear lever 1 and the gear shift lever 4 are fixed together by bolts 5, the upper end of the gear shift lever 4 pushes up the partition plate 301, which in turn pushes up the connecting column 3 and the upper end of the leather protective cover 2, so that the leather protective cover 2 and the lower end of the gear lever 1 clamp the sealing ring 201, and fix the lower end of the leather protective cover 2 to the opening of the gear shift seat to achieve waterproof sealing.

[0026] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 5 A circular cover 6 is inserted into the upper end of the first threaded hole 101. An external threaded tube 601 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the circular cover 6. A screwdriver groove 602 is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the circular cover 6. The circular cover 6 and the gear lever 1 are fixedly connected by the external threaded tube 601 inserted into the first threaded hole 101. The circular cover 6 seals the first threaded hole 101. When disassembly is required, the circular cover 6 is moved by inserting a screwdriver head into the screwdriver groove 602, so that the circular cover 6 is disengaged from the first threaded hole 101. The bolt 5 can then be removed to separate the gear lever 1 from the gear shift lever 4.

[0027] Working principle: In use, first insert the upper end of the shift lever 4 into the second slot 304 of the connecting post 3, and simultaneously insert the insertion post 102 at the lower end of the shift lever 1 into the first slot 302, so that the rectangular limiting strip 303 and the rectangular limiting groove 104 engage to achieve radial positioning. Next, pass the bolt 5 through the first threaded hole 101, the through hole 103, and the through hole in the center of the partition plate 301 of the shift lever 1 in sequence, and finally screw it into the second threaded hole 401 of the shift lever 4 to tighten it. As the bolt 5 is tightened, the shift lever 4 will push the partition plate 301 upward, thereby driving the connecting post 3 and the leather protective cover 2 to move upward as a whole, so that the sealing ring 201 between the upper end of the leather protective cover 2 and the lower end of the shift lever 1 is pressed together to form a waterproof sealing layer. Finally, screw the circular cover 6 into the top of the first threaded hole 101 through the external threaded tube 601 to completely seal the installation hole. This structure, through its fully enclosed leather protective cover 2 and multiple sealing mechanisms, effectively prevents dust and moisture from entering the shifting mechanism. Simultaneously, the rectangular limiting structure ensures that the gear lever 1 will not rotate relative to it, and the concealed installation of the bolts 5 ensures both structural strength and a clean appearance. When disassembly and maintenance are required, simply unscrew the circular cover 6 with a screwdriver to expose the bolts 5 for disassembly.

[0028] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A dustproof and waterproof structure for a car gear shift lever, comprising a gear shift lever (1), characterized in that: A plug-in post (102) is fixedly connected to the lower middle part of the gear lever (1). A leather protective cover (2) is connected to the lower end of the gear lever (1). A connecting post (3) is fixedly connected to the upper middle part of the inside of the leather protective cover (2). A partition plate (301) is fixedly installed in the middle part of the inside of the connecting post (3). A first slot (302) is provided between the upper end of the partition plate (301) and the upper end face of the connecting post (3). A second slot (304) is provided between the lower end of the partition plate (301) and the lower end face of the connecting post (3). A gear lever (4) is connected to the lower end of the connecting post (3).

2. The dustproof and waterproof structure for a car gear shift lever according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the connecting post (3) is flush with the upper surface of the leather protective cover (2). Rectangular limiting strips (303) are fixedly connected to both sides inside the first slot (302). Rectangular limiting grooves (104) are provided in the middle of both sides of the insertion post (102).

3. The dustproof and waterproof structure for a car gear shift lever according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug (102) is inserted into the first slot (302) and the two rectangular limiting strips (303) slide into the two rectangular limiting grooves (104) respectively. A sealing ring (201) is provided between the lower end of the gear lever (1) and the upper end of the leather protective cover (2).

4. The dustproof and waterproof structure for a car gear shift lever according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the shift lever (4) is inserted into the second slot (304). A second threaded hole (401) is provided in the middle of the upper end face of the shift lever (4). A first threaded hole (101) is provided in the middle of the upper end face of the shift lever (1). A through hole (103) is provided at the lower end of the first threaded hole (101) and in the middle of the shift lever (1) and the plug-in post (102).

5. The dustproof and waterproof structure for a car gear shift lever according to claim 4, characterized in that: The gear lever (1) and the gear shift lever (4) are connected and fixed by bolts (5) through the middle of the first threaded hole (101), the through hole (103) and the partition plate (301), and then inserted into the second threaded hole (401) and threadedly connected to the gear shift lever (4).

6. The dustproof and waterproof structure for a car gear shift lever according to claim 5, characterized in that: A circular cap (6) is inserted into the upper end of the first threaded hole (101), and an external threaded tube (601) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the circular cap (6). A screwdriver groove (602) is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the circular cap (6).

7. The dustproof and waterproof structure for a car gear shift lever according to claim 6, characterized in that: The circular cover (6) and the gear lever (1) are fixed together by an external threaded tube (601) inserted into the first threaded hole (101) by threaded connection.