Gearshift assembly for a vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

This application relates to the field of vehicle column shifters, and more particularly to a column shifter assembly and a vehicle. The column shifter assembly includes: a column shifter body, a first stop, a second stop, and a pressing member. The column shifter body is movably disposed on the vehicle body to adjust the gear position. The first stop is disposed at the end of the column shifter body and has a first contact surface. The second stop is disposed on the vehicle body and has a second contact surface. At least a portion of the first contact surface and the second contact surface are in contact. After the column shifter body moves, the contact position between the first contact surface and the second contact surface changes to trigger the corresponding gear position. The pressing member cooperates with the first stop and / or the second stop and maintains the pressure between the first contact surface and the second contact surface. The pressing member can move relative to the first contact surface to adjust the pressure between the first contact surface and the second contact surface. By adjusting the relative position of the pressing member, the operating force of the column shifter is adjusted to meet the driver's different needs for operating feel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle column shifters, and more particularly to a column shifter assembly for a vehicle and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the operating force of a self-resetting column shifter in automobiles is fixed during use. However, different drivers have different needs for the feel of the shifter, and a fixed force value for the column shifter cannot meet the usage habits of all drivers. Some drivers prefer a lighter feel when operating the column shifter, while others prefer a heavier feel and a more tactile operating experience. Therefore, how to adjust the operating force value of the column shifter is the technical problem that this application aims to solve. Utility Model Content This application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of this application is to provide a column shifter assembly for a vehicle that can adjust the operating force of the column shifter.

[0003] This application also proposes a vehicle having the aforementioned column shifter assembly.

[0004] A column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application includes: a column shifter body movably disposed on the vehicle body to adjust the gear position; a first stop portion disposed at the end of the column shifter body, the first stop portion having a first contact surface; a second stop portion disposed on the vehicle body, the second stop portion having a second contact surface, the first contact surface and the second contact surface being in at least partial contact, the contact position of the first contact surface and the second contact surface changing after the column shifter body is moved to trigger a corresponding gear position; and a pressing member cooperating with the first stop portion and / or the second stop portion to maintain pressure between the first contact surface and the second contact surface; wherein the pressing member is relatively movable to adjust the magnitude of the pressure between the first contact surface and the second contact surface.

[0005] According to the embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly for a vehicle is provided. By setting a pressing member, the relative movement of the pressing member changes the magnitude of the force exerted on the first stop and the second stop. The operating force of the column shifter changes with the magnitude of the force exerted on the first stop and the second stop. By adjusting the relative position of the pressing member, the pressure between the first contact surface and the second contact surface can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the operating force of the column shifter to meet the differentiated needs of different drivers for operating feel.

[0006] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly for a vehicle has a mating section formed at the end of the column shifter body, and a movable cavity that opens toward a second stop portion is formed inside the mating section; wherein the first stop portion is received in the movable cavity and abuts against the second stop portion through the opening of the movable cavity, and a pressing member is disposed in the mating section and is used to push the first stop portion.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly for a vehicle has a contact ball head on the end face of the first stop portion, the surface of the contact ball head being configured as the first contact surface; the second contact surface includes a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface being inclined away from the mating section in a direction approaching each other.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present application, a column shifter assembly for a vehicle has a first limiting step and a second limiting step respectively provided on the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

[0009] A column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to some embodiments of this application is characterized in that it further includes: an elastic member disposed in the movable cavity and having its two ends respectively abutting against the pressing member and the first stop portion.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly for a vehicle is provided, wherein the column shifter body is provided with an adjustment hole extending into the movable cavity; wherein the pressing member includes: a slider, the slider being received in the movable cavity and having one end abutting against the elastic member; and an adjustment rod, the adjustment rod passing through the adjustment hole and connected to the slider, the adjustment rod being movable relative to the column shifter body.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, in a column shifter assembly for a vehicle, the adjustment hole is threadedly engaged with the adjustment rod.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly for a vehicle includes: an upper housing having the mating section and the adjustment hole; and a lower housing detachably disposed on the upper housing, at least a portion of which covers the adjustment hole.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly for a vehicle has a clearance notch formed on the lower housing to avoid the adjustment hole; the lower housing further includes a dust cover, which is detachably disposed on the lower housing to selectively cover the clearance notch.

[0014] The vehicle according to an embodiment of this application is briefly described below.

[0015] The vehicle according to the embodiments of this application includes a column shifter assembly of any of the above embodiments. Since the vehicle according to this embodiment is equipped with a column shifter assembly of any of the above embodiments, the vehicle according to this application can meet the differentiated needs of different drivers for the feel of the column shifter operation through the adjustability of the column shifter operation force. Because drivers have different operating habits in different usage scenarios, some prefer a light feel while others prefer a heavier feel, the relative movement of the pressure member in the assembly can adjust the pressure between the first contact surface and the second contact surface, thereby adjusting the column shifter operation force. This allows for adaptation to the corresponding operation force value according to driving habits, improving the comfort and adaptability of column shifter operation during driving. Simultaneously, the structure of the column shifter assembly achieves operation force adjustment only through mechanical cooperation. While meeting the feel adaptation requirements, it maintains the stability of the vehicle's gear shifting operation, ensuring that changes in contact surface pressure during gear adjustment only change the magnitude of the operation force, without affecting the accuracy of triggering the corresponding gear position by changing the contact position. This ensures the reliable operation of the vehicle's gear shifting function, indirectly improving driving safety and operational convenience.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the AA cross-sectional structure in the diagram; Figure 3 This is a rear view structural schematic diagram of a column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of a column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure label: 100. Shifter assembly; 1. Frame body; 11. Upper housing; 111. Mating section; 112. Moving cavity; 113. Opening; 114. Adjustment hole; 12. Lower housing; 121. Clearance notch; 2. First stop; 21. First contact surface; 22. Contact ball head; 3. Second stop; 31. Second contact surface; 32. First inclined surface; 321. First limiting step; 33. Second inclined surface; 331. Second limiting step; 4. Pressing component; 41. Sliding block; 42. Adjusting rod; 5. Elastic components. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0020] The following is for reference. Figures 1-4 Describes a column shifter assembly 100 for a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application.

[0021] According to an embodiment of this application, a column shifter assembly 100 for a vehicle includes: a column shifter body 1, a first stop portion 2, a second stop portion 3, and a pressing member 4. The column shifter body 1 is movably disposed on the vehicle body to adjust the gear position. The first stop portion 2 is disposed at the end of the column shifter body 1 and has a first contact surface 21. The second stop portion 3 is disposed on the vehicle body and has a second contact surface 31. At least a portion of the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31 are in contact. After the column shifter body 1 moves, the contact position between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31 changes to trigger the corresponding gear position. The pressing member 4 cooperates with the first stop portion 2 and / or the second stop portion 3 and maintains the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31. The pressing member 4 is relatively movable to adjust the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31.

[0022] In related technologies, the operating force of a self-resetting column shifter in a car is fixed during use. However, different drivers have different needs for the feel of the shifter, and a column shifter with a fixed force value cannot meet the usage habits of all drivers. Some drivers prefer a column shifter with a lighter feel when operating, while others prefer a heavier feel and a more tactile operating experience.

[0023] It is understandable that the pressing member 4 in the column shifter assembly 100 cooperates with the first stop part 2 and / or the second stop part 3. The function of the column shifter assembly 100 is to maintain the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31. This pressure is the key source of the operating force when the column shifter body 1 moves. When the driver pushes the column shifter body 1 to adjust the gear, the column shifter body 1 drives the first stop part 2 at the end to move, causing the position of the first contact surface 21 relative to the second contact surface 31 to change. In this process, it is necessary to overcome the resistance generated by the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31. This resistance is manifested as the operating force perceived by the driver.

[0024] Because the pressing member 4 can move relative to the first stop 2 and / or the second stop 3, the relative movement of the pressing member 4 will change the magnitude of the force exerted on the first stop 2 and / or the second stop 3: when the pressing member 4 moves in the direction of increasing pressure, it will increase the tightness of the pressing on the first stop 2 or the second stop 3, resulting in an increase in the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31. According to the friction formula, the friction force is proportional to the normal force, and the friction force that needs to be overcome when adjusting the gear increases synchronously. At this time, the force required for the driver to push the shift lever body 1 to overcome this pressure also increases; conversely, when the pressing member 4 moves in the direction of increasing pressure, the force that needs to be overcome when adjusting the gear increases. When the pressure is reduced, the pressure on the first stop 2 or the second stop 3 is weakened, the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31 is reduced, and the corresponding operating force is also reduced. By adjusting the relative position of the pressing member 4, the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the operating force value of the shift lever. The greater the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31, the greater the operating force required by the driver when adjusting the gear, ultimately meeting the different needs of different drivers for operating feel.

[0025] In short, by setting the abutment 4, the relative movement of the abutment 4 will change the magnitude of the force exerted on the first stop 2 and the second stop 3. The operating force of the column shifter changes with the magnitude of the force exerted on the first stop 2 and the second stop 3. By adjusting the relative position of the abutment 4, the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the operating force of the column shifter to meet the different needs of different drivers for operating feel.

[0026] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly 100 for a vehicle has a mating section 111 formed at the end of the column shifter body 1. A movable cavity 112 that opens toward a second stop portion 3 is formed inside the mating section 111. A first stop portion 2 is housed in the movable cavity 112 and abuts against the second stop portion 3 through the opening 113 of the movable cavity 112. A pressing member 4 is disposed in the mating section 111 and is used to push the first stop portion 2.

[0027] The mating section 111 at the end of the shift body 1 forms a movable cavity 112 that opens toward the second stop 3, and the first stop 2 is housed in the movable cavity 112, thereby constraining the first stop 2. The inner wall of the movable cavity 112 can restrict the first stop 2 from shifting in a non-preset direction, ensuring that the first stop 2 can only move in the direction of the cavity opening 113 pointing toward the second stop 3, thereby ensuring that the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31 always maintain a preset contact posture, avoiding the problem of misalignment of the contact surface and inaccurate shift triggering caused by the shift of the first stop 2.

[0028] Meanwhile, the pressing member 4 is set in the mating section 111 and used to push the first stop part 2, so that the thrust of the pressing member 4 can directly act on the first stop part 2, and the direction of the thrust can be kept consistent with the extension direction of the moving cavity 112 through the structural design of the mating section 111, ensuring that the thrust of the pressing member 4 on the first stop part 2 can be converted into pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31, reducing the loss of force transmission and improving the accuracy of the operating force adjustment.

[0029] In addition, the receiving structure of the movable cavity 112 for the first stop part 2 can also play a certain protective role for the first stop part 2 and the contact surface, preventing external dust and impurities from directly adhering to the contact surface and affecting the contact stability, indirectly ensuring the smoothness of the gear adjustment process, and further improving the service life and reliability of the shift gear assembly 100.

[0030] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly 100 for a vehicle has a first stop portion 2 with a contact ball head 22 on its end face. The surface of the contact ball head 22 is configured as a first contact surface 21. The second contact surface 31 includes a first inclined surface 32 and a second inclined surface 33, which are inclined away from the mating section 111 in a direction close to each other.

[0031] The contact ball head 22 surface of the end face of the first stop part 2 serves as the first contact surface 21, which cooperates with the second contact surface 31 composed of the first inclined surface 32 and the second inclined surface 33. The spherical structure of the contact ball head 22 enables the first contact surface 21 to slide. The first inclined surface 32 and the second inclined surface 33 are inclined away from the mating section 111 in the direction close to each other. When the shift body 1 drives the first stop part 2 to move, the contact ball head 22 will roll or slide along the inclined surface. Compared with planar contact, the cooperation between the spherical surface and the inclined surface can significantly reduce the frictional resistance between the contact surfaces, reduce the risk of jamming when the shift body 1 moves, and make gear shifting smoother.

[0032] Meanwhile, the first inclined surface 32 and the second inclined surface 33, which are set at an angle, form a clear contact position guide. As the shift body 1 moves, the contact point of the contact ball head 22 on the inclined surface will change along the preset inclined trajectory. Each contact position corresponds to a unique gear state. The movement path of the contact ball head 22 can be restricted by the guiding effect of the inclined surface, so as to avoid gear identification deviation caused by misalignment of the contact surface and improve the accuracy of gear triggering.

[0033] Furthermore, the spherical contact ensures that the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31 always maintain point contact or small area contact. Even if the contact surfaces experience slight wear after long-term use, the curved surface characteristics of the sphere can maintain stable contact pressure, reduce the impact of wear on the consistency of operating force, and extend the effective service life of the shifter assembly 100.

[0034] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly 100 for a vehicle has a first limiting step 321 and a second limiting step 331 respectively provided on a first inclined surface 32 and a second inclined surface 33.

[0035] It is understandable that the first limiting step 321 and the second limiting step 331 respectively provided on the first inclined surface 32 and the second inclined surface 33 are used to provide mechanical limit for the movement stroke of the shifter body 1. Specifically, when the shifter body 1 drives the contact ball head 22 to move along the first inclined surface 32 or the second inclined surface 33 to the preset position of the corresponding gear, the contact ball head 22 will abut against the first limiting step 321 or the second limiting step 331. The limiting step blocks the contact ball head 22 from continuing to move along the inclined surface through its own structure, thereby limiting the excessive displacement of the shifter body 1, ensuring that each gear has a clear end position, avoiding gear overtravel due to excessive operating force, and thus preventing gear mis-triggering or damage to the internal structure of the component due to excessive compression.

[0036] The contact ball 22 will provide clear mechanical feedback during the contact process with the limiting step. This could be a slight sticking or a sudden change in resistance. The feedback allows you to intuitively perceive that the gear has been switched to the correct position without relying on additional electronic prompts, thus improving the certainty of operation and the feel of the operation.

[0037] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly 100 for a vehicle is characterized in that it further includes: an elastic member 5, which is disposed in a movable cavity 112 and whose two ends respectively abut against a pressing member 4 and a first stop portion 2.

[0038] The elastic element 5 is disposed in the movable cavity 112 and its two ends abut against the pressing element 4 and the first stop part 2 respectively. When the pressing element 4 moves relative to adjust the pressure, the elastic element 5 can convert the force of the pressing element 4 into elastic force and transmit it to the first stop part 2. Compared with the rigid connection, the elastic force can buffer the impact force during the adjustment of the pressing element 4, and avoid the first stop part 2 from being subjected to sudden changes in force due to the pressing element 4 moving too fast or the position deviation. This prevents the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31 from being damaged due to excessive instantaneous pressure, and at the same time ensures that the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31 can be smoothly transitioned, improving the smoothness of the operation force adjustment. Furthermore, when the shift body 1 moves to adjust the gear, the sliding of the contact ball head 22 along the inclined surface will cause the first stop part 2 to undergo a slight back-and-forth displacement. At this time, the elastic element 5 can absorb the displacement through its own expansion and contraction deformation, maintain the continuous contact state between the first stop part 2 and the second stop part 3, avoid the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31 being interrupted or suddenly dropped due to the displacement of the first stop part 2, ensure the consistency of the operating force, and prevent the discontinuity of the feel during gear shifting.

[0039] In some embodiments of this application, the elastic element 5 is constructed as a spring, with its two ends abutting against the pressing element 4 and the first stop part 2, respectively. The force of the pressing element 4 is converted into an elastic force that varies with the amount of compression and transmitted to the first stop part 2, thereby controlling the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31. When the pressing element 4 moves toward the first stop part 2, the spring is compressed, and the elastic force generated by its deformation increases with the amount of compression. This elastic force pushes the first stop part 2 toward the second stop part 3, causing the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31 to increase synchronously. At this time, when the driver pushes the shift lever body 1 to adjust the gear, he needs to overcome a greater contact surface pressure, and the corresponding operating force value increases accordingly. When the pressing member 4 moves away from the first stop part 2, the compression of the spring decreases, the elastic force decreases accordingly, and the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31 also decreases. The operating force required by the driver to adjust the gear decreases synchronously. The structure of adjusting the elastic force by adjusting the spring compression makes the adjustment of the operating force controllable. The spring compression and the elastic force are in a corresponding relationship, so that the pressure on the contact surface and the change of the operating force are consistent. This ensures that the driver can adjust the position of the pressing member 4 to match the operating force according to his own feel. At the same time, the elastic deformation of the spring can also buffer the instantaneous impact force during the operation of the gear shift, avoid the sudden change of operating force that causes abrupt changes in feel, and improve the smoothness of gear shifting.

[0040] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly 100 for a vehicle has a column shifter body 1 with an adjustment hole 114 extending into a movable cavity 112; wherein the pressing member 4 includes a slider 41 and an adjusting rod 42, the slider 41 is housed in the movable cavity 112 and one end abuts against an elastic member 5, the adjusting rod 42 passes through the adjustment hole 114 and is connected to the slider 41, and the adjusting rod 42 is movable relative to the column shifter body 1.

[0041] It is understood that the adjustment hole 114 of the shift body 1 extends to the moving cavity 112, and the slider 41 of the pressing member 4 is housed in the moving cavity 112. The adjustment rod 42 passes through the adjustment hole 114 and is connected to the slider 41, thus realizing the adjustment of the operating force. It is not necessary to disassemble the shift assembly 100. The slider 41 is moved in a preset direction within the moving cavity 112 by operating the adjustment rod 42. The movement of the slider 41 directly changes the compression of the elastic member 5. When the slider 41 moves closer to the elastic member 5, the compression of the elastic member 5 increases and the elastic force increases, thereby increasing the pressure and operating force value between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31. When the slider 41 moves away from the elastic member 5, the compression of the elastic member 5 decreases and the elastic force decreases, and the corresponding operating force value also decreases.

[0042] The through-through guiding effect of the adjustment hole 114 on the adjustment rod 42 restricts the adjustment rod 42 to move only along the axial direction of the adjustment hole 114, thereby constraining the movement trajectory of the slider 41 in the moving cavity 112. This ensures that the slider 41 always applies force in the direction of contraction or extension of the elastic element 5, avoiding uneven force on the elastic element 5, unilateral compression or torsional deformation caused by the slider 41 deflection, ensuring the stability of elastic force transmission, and improving the accuracy of operating force adjustment. The slider 41 is housed in the moving cavity 112, and the adjustment rod 42 is directly connected to the slider 41. The adjustment function of the pressing element 4 is integrated into the inside of the shifter body 1, eliminating the need for additional external adjustment mechanisms, reducing the overall space occupied by the component, and avoiding the risk of damage caused by the exposure of external mechanisms, thus improving the structural compactness and reliability of the shifter component 100.

[0043] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly 100 for a vehicle has an adjustment hole 114 threadedly engaged with an adjustment rod 42.

[0044] The adjusting hole 114 is threadedly engaged with the adjusting rod 42. When the adjusting rod 42 is rotated, it will move axially along the threaded trajectory of the adjusting hole 114, and the moving distance corresponds to the rotation angle. Every time it rotates a certain angle, the adjusting rod 42 drives the slider 41 to move within the moving cavity 112, thereby causing the elastic element 5 to change its compression amount, ultimately changing the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31. By controlling the rotation angle of the adjusting rod 42, the adjustment range of the operating force can be controlled, easily adapting to one's preferred feel, and greatly improving the adjustment accuracy and ease of operation.

[0045] Meanwhile, the threaded engagement also provides position locking for the adjusting rod 42. The threaded structure itself has a self-locking characteristic. When the adjusting rod 42 is rotated to the target position and the operating force reaches the expected value, the thread engagement between the adjusting hole 114 and the adjusting rod 42 can prevent the adjusting rod 42 from moving axially without active operation, thereby fixing the position of the slider 41 and ensuring that the compression of the elastic element 5 remains stable. This can prevent the slider 41 from shifting due to bumps and vibrations during vehicle operation, prevent unexpected changes in pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31, ensure the long-term stability of the operating force value, and prevent the driver from experiencing discomfort due to sudden changes in operating force during driving, thereby indirectly improving driving safety and the consistency of operating feel.

[0046] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly 100 for a vehicle includes a column shifter body 1 comprising an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12. The upper housing 11 is provided with a mating section 111 and an adjustment hole 114. The lower housing 12 is detachably disposed on the upper housing 11, and at least a portion of the lower housing 12 covers the adjustment hole 114.

[0047] It is understood that the shift body 1 includes an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12. The upper housing 11 is provided with a mating section 111 and an adjusting hole 114. The mating section 111 is provided with a first stop 2 and an elastic element 5. The adjusting hole 114 cooperates with the adjusting rod 42 to drive the slider 41. By concentrating the mating section 111 and the adjusting hole 114 in the upper housing 11, the assembly accuracy of the moving cavity 112, the adjusting hole 114, the slider 41, and the elastic element 5 can be ensured, and the space occupied is reduced. At the same time, the lower housing 12 is detachably set on the upper housing 11 and at least partially covers the adjusting hole 114. When it is necessary to inspect and repair the elastic element 5, the slider 41, or the adjusting rod 42 in the moving cavity 112, such as replacing the old one, the lower housing 12 can be used. When cleaning the elastic element 5 and removing impurities from the contact surface, the adjustment hole 114 and internal structure can be quickly exposed by disassembling the lower housing 12, without disassembling the entire column shifter body 1. This greatly simplifies the maintenance process and shortens maintenance time. Simultaneously, the lower housing 12's cover of the adjustment hole 114 prevents external dust, water stains, and foreign objects from entering the adjustment hole 114. If foreign objects enter the threaded fit gap between the adjustment hole 114 and the adjustment rod 42, it can easily cause the adjustment rod 42 to become stuck or the threads to wear, affecting the operating force adjustment function. The lower housing 12's cover effectively avoids such problems and also prevents the driver or passenger from accidentally touching the adjustment rod 42 when not adjusting, avoiding unexpected changes in the operating force value and ensuring the stability of gear operation. Furthermore, the detachable structure facilitates the production and assembly of the column shifter assembly 100. The slider 41, elastic element 5, and first stop part 2 inside the upper housing 11 can be pre-assembled, and then sealed by the lower housing 12, reducing the risk of component damage during assembly and improving production efficiency.

[0048] According to some embodiments of this application, a column shifter assembly 100 for a vehicle has a clearance notch 121 formed on a lower housing 12 for a clearance adjustment hole 114; the lower housing 12 also includes a dust cover, which is detachably disposed on the lower housing 12 to selectively cover the clearance notch 121.

[0049] The clearance notch 121 provides space for the operation of the adjustment rod 42. When the shift lever operating force needs to be adjusted, it is not necessary to disassemble the entire lower housing 12. Only the dust cover needs to be removed, and the adjustment rod 42 can be directly contacted and operated through the clearance notch 121. This greatly simplifies the adjustment process and reduces the complexity of operation. After the adjustment is completed, the dust cover is put back into the lower housing 12 to cover the clearance notch 121. This can prevent external dust, debris, and water stains from entering the adjustment hole 114 through the clearance notch 121. It also prevents foreign objects from entering the threaded fit clearance between the adjustment hole 114 and the adjustment rod 42, which could lead to thread wear, jamming of the adjustment rod 42, and affect the accuracy of the operating force adjustment and the service life of the component. The dust cover can effectively avoid the above problems and ensure the stable operation of the shift lever assembly 100.

[0050] Meanwhile, the detachable design of the dust cover also takes into account both maintenance flexibility and structural reliability. When it is necessary to inspect the inside of the adjustment hole 114 or the adjustment rod 42, such as cleaning impurities in the thread gap or checking the wear of the adjustment rod 42, the dust cover can be removed and the operation can be carried out through the clearance notch 121 without disassembling the connection between the lower housing 12 and the upper housing 11, reducing maintenance steps and component disassembly and assembly losses. Moreover, the detachable connection between the dust cover and the lower housing 12 ensures the sealing when covering, preventing the dust cover from falling off due to bumps during vehicle operation, and always maintaining effective protection for the clearance notch 121, further improving the structural stability and functional reliability of the shifter assembly 100 in long-term use.

[0051] The vehicle according to an embodiment of this application is briefly described below.

[0052] The vehicle according to the embodiments of this application includes the column shifter assembly 100 of any of the above embodiments. Since the vehicle according to this embodiment is equipped with the column shifter assembly 100 of any of the above embodiments, the vehicle according to this application can meet the differentiated needs of different drivers for the feel of the column shifter through the adjustability of the column shifter operating force. Due to the different operating habits of drivers in the vehicle usage scenarios, some prefer a light feel and some prefer a heavy feel. The relative movement of the pressure member 4 in the assembly can adjust the pressure between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 31, thereby adjusting the column shifter operating force. This allows the corresponding operating force value to be adapted according to habits, improving the comfort and adaptability of the column shifter operation during driving. At the same time, the structure of the column shifter assembly 100 achieves the adjustment of operating force only through the cooperation of mechanical structures. While meeting the feel adaptation requirements, it can maintain the stability of the vehicle's gear shifting operation, ensuring that the change of contact surface pressure during gear adjustment only changes the magnitude of the operating force, without affecting the accuracy of triggering the corresponding gear by changing the contact position. This ensures the reliable operation of the vehicle's gear shifting function and indirectly improves driving safety and operational convenience.

[0053] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, 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 of this application.

[0054] In the description of this application, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0055] In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more.

[0056] In the description of this application, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or the first and second features being in contact through another feature between them.

[0057] In the description of this application, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0058] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example 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. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0059] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A column shifter assembly for a vehicle, characterized in that, include: A column shifter body (1) is movably mounted on the vehicle body to adjust the gear position; The first stop (2) is disposed at the end of the pocket stop body (1), and the first stop (2) is provided with a first contact surface (21). The second stop (3) is provided on the vehicle body. The second stop (3) is provided with a second contact surface (31). The first contact surface (21) is in contact with at least part of the second contact surface (31). After the shift body (1) moves, the contact position between the first contact surface (21) and the second contact surface (31) changes to trigger the corresponding gear. A pressing member (4) cooperates with the first stop (2) and / or the second stop (3) to maintain the pressure between the first contact surface (21) and the second contact surface (31); wherein The pressure member (4) can be moved relative to each other to adjust the pressure between the first contact surface (21) and the second contact surface (31).

2. The column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the pocket stop body (1) has a mating section (111), and the mating section (111) has a movable cavity (112) that opens toward the second stop (3); wherein The first stop (2) is housed in the movable cavity (112) and abuts against the second stop (3) through the opening (113) of the movable cavity (112). The pressing member (4) is disposed in the mating section (111) and is used to push the first stop (2).

3. The column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end face of the first stop (2) is provided with a contact ball head (22), and the surface structure of the contact ball head (22) is the first contact surface (21); the second contact surface (31) includes: a first inclined surface (32) and a second inclined surface (33), and the first inclined surface (32) and the second inclined surface (33) are inclined away from the mating section (111) in a direction close to each other.

4. The column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first inclined surface (32) and the second inclined surface (33) are respectively provided with a first limiting step (321) and a second limiting step (331).

5. The column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: The elastic element (5) is disposed in the movable cavity (112) and its two ends abut against the pressing element (4) and the first stop (2) respectively.

6. The column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pocket arm body (1) is provided with an adjustment hole (114) extending into the movable cavity (112); wherein The pressing element (4) includes: The slider (41) is housed in the movable cavity (112) and one end abuts against the elastic member (5); An adjusting rod (42) passes through the adjusting hole (114) and is connected to the slider (41). The adjusting rod (42) is movable relative to the stop body (1).

7. The column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adjusting hole (114) is threadedly engaged with the adjusting rod (42).

8. The column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pocket arm body (1) includes: The upper housing (11) is provided with the mating section (111) and the adjustment hole (114). The lower housing (12) is detachably disposed on the upper housing (11), and at least a portion of the lower housing (12) covers the adjustment hole (114).

9. The column shifter assembly for a vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The lower housing (12) has a clearance notch (121) formed to avoid the adjustment hole (114); the lower housing (12) also includes a dust cover, which is detachably disposed on the lower housing (12) to selectively cover the clearance notch (121).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the pocket shift assembly (100) as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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