Dual mode adjustable gear assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of simulation driving equipment, concretely is a double -mode adjustable gear shift assembly, including bottom shell, middle shell, upper cover and dialing gear lever etc. part, through replaceable manual gear gear card board (6+R, 7+R) and sequence file assembly realize manual gear and sequence file convenient switching, adopt multistage elastic force adjustable pre -tightening + bearing rolling design and realize the independent regulation of gear handle force, the bottom is equipped with integrated atmosphere lamp module, and multiple components adopt aluminium alloy, ABS plastic and the like material and are formed through injection moulding, laser cutting and the like process, the utility model discloses double -mode adjustable gear shift assembly, can satisfy the diversified gear use demand of user, adapts to different operation preference, provides soft atmosphere lamp effect, reduces processing and transportation cost simultaneously, effectively promotes the use experience and product economy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of driving simulation equipment technology, specifically a dual-mode adjustable gear shift assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In fields such as driving simulators and gaming peripherals, the gear shift assembly is the core component for realizing gear operation. Its structural design and functional implementation directly affect the user's operating experience and the degree to which diverse usage needs are met. Currently, most existing gear shift products are designed with basic gear operation functions as the core, and have significant shortcomings in terms of multi-mode gear switching adaptation, personalized adjustment of operating force, and creation of usage scenario atmosphere. Existing technologies lack gear shift structure designs that can comprehensively take into account multi-mode switching, operation feel optimization, and atmosphere enhancement functions, making it difficult to meet users' pursuit of gear shift products in diverse usage scenarios, personalized operating preferences, and high-quality user experience.

[0003] Existing gear shift products have several shortcomings in structural design and functional implementation. Specifically: They lack integrated ambient lighting, failing to create a suitable atmosphere for the user experience and thus failing to meet higher user demands for aesthetics and user experience; the gear adjustment method is singular and fixed, supporting only specific gear types and unable to switch between manual (6+R, 7+R) and sequential gears, failing to adapt to different user habits and diverse needs; the gear lever's operating force is fixed and cannot be adjusted flexibly according to user preferences and feel, resulting in significant differences in user experience and impacting the overall user experience; furthermore, existing products mostly use sheet metal or machined parts, a complex and difficult manufacturing process that increases component manufacturing costs and overall production costs, hindering market promotion and widespread application. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a dual-mode adjustable gear shift assembly to overcome these shortcomings in current applications. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dual-mode adjustable gear shift assembly to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A dual-mode adjustable gear shift assembly includes a bottom shell, a middle shell, a top cover, a shift lever, a dual-mode gear shift component, a shift lever force adjustment structure, an ambient light module, and a PCB board for connecting to a computer. The bottom shell and the middle shell are fixedly connected by fastening connectors, and the middle shell and the top cover are fixedly connected by fastening connectors. The shift lever is rotatably mounted on sheet metal one, and the dual-mode gear assembly cooperates with the shift lever to realize the switching between manual gear and sequential gear; The gear lever force adjustment structure works in conjunction with the shift lever to adjust the shifting force; The ambient light module is installed on the bottom shell and electrically connected to PCB board two; PCB board two is used to realize signal transmission with the computer and reverse power supply.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the dual-mode gear assembly includes a replaceable gear block and a sequence gear assembly; The gear block is fixed to the upper cover by fastening screws and moves relative to the shift lever to adapt to 6+R or 7+R manual transmission. The sequence gear assembly includes a gear block two, a spring four, and a gear buffer block. The gear block two is fixed to the sheet metal three by a fastening screw eleven. The spring four is limited between the gear block two and the shift lever to achieve the centering and return of the shift lever.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the gear lever force adjustment structure includes spring two, spring three, bearing one, bearing two, and fastening nut five; The second spring is concentrically arranged with the shift lever and constrained between the fastening screw seven and the bearing one to provide basic elastic force; The spring three is concentrically arranged with the stop lever and is located between the travel block and the fastening nut five. The fastening nut five is fixed to the stop lever by threads and presses the spring three to adjust the elastic force. The bearing 2 is fixed to the walking block by fastening screw 9, and rolls with the track of sheet metal 2 to reduce friction.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the ambient light module includes a PCB board, a light-transmitting plate, and an isolation column; The PCB board is fixed to the bottom shell by fastening screws three, fastening nuts one and isolation posts, and the light-transmitting plate is installed in conjunction with the PCB board. The first PCB board and the second PCB board are electrically connected. The LEDs are located on the first PCB board, and the light is diffused through the light-transmitting plate to avoid the LEDs being exposed and damaged.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, it also includes a push-button switch and a PCB board. The push-button switch is soldered to PCB board three via pins and fixed to the upper cover by fastening nuts six; The third PCB board is electrically connected to the second PCB board and is used to transmit the trigger signal of the button switch to the computer.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the toggle lever is fixed to sheet metal 1 by fastening screw 7, fastening nut 3 and plane bearing; Sheet metal 1 is flexibly connected to the bottom shell through a washer, spring 1, fastening nut 2 and fastening screw 6. Sheet metal 1 and sheet metal 2 are fixedly connected through fastening screw 8, fastening nut 4 and hexagonal stud.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, it also includes a magnetic ring, a retaining ring, and a PCB block; The magnetic ring is concentrically arranged with the shift lever and is limited by a snap ring. The PCB block is fixed to the sheet metal three by fastening screws ten. The PCB block is equipped with a Hall sensor that cooperates with the magnetic ring to sense the position signal of the shift lever and transmit it to the PCB board two.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: Achieve convenient switching between multiple gear modes: Through the clever design of a replaceable manual gear shift lever (compatible with 6+R and 7+R gears) and a sequential gear component, it is possible to switch conveniently between manual and sequential gears, enriching the user experience and meeting the diverse choices of different users in terms of gear operation modes, adapting to the operation needs of different usage scenarios; The gear lever force is adjustable: It adopts a design that combines multi-level elastic adjustable preload with bearing rolling, which realizes the independent adjustment of the gear lever force. Users can flexibly adjust the operating feel according to their own operating preferences, which significantly improves the user experience and avoids the discomfort caused by fixed force. The ambient light is practical and reliable: While ensuring the normal operation of the core mechanism, an integrated ambient light module is added at the bottom, which saves a lot of overall installation space compared to the discrete design; the light is transmitted to the semi-transparent material parts through internal scattering, which not only achieves a soft lighting effect, but also effectively avoids damage to the exposed LED beads, meets the user's needs for the atmosphere of the usage scene, and improves the reliability of the ambient light structure. Cost reduction while ensuring performance: Many key parts of the product use materials such as aluminum alloy, ABS plastic and carbon fiber. These materials have the advantages of easy processing, high structural strength and low density, which can reduce the weight of the whole machine while ensuring structural strength. Most parts are made by injection molding, laser cutting or stretch forming process, which greatly reduces the difficulty and cost of parts processing, thereby saving production and transportation costs. This is conducive to the large-scale production and market promotion of the product, and takes into account both product performance and economy. Stable operation and rich functionality: Through the reasonable assembly and coordination of various components, such as the flexible connection between sheet metal and the base shell, and the rolling coordination between bearings and rails, smooth gear shifting and precise reset are ensured, improving the product's operational stability and reliability. In addition, the button switches set in the product can transmit trigger signals to the computer game through the relevant PCB board and sheet metal to realize the button trigger function, further enriching the product's operation functions and improving the product's practicality and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the manual transmission gear shift assembly in this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the sequential gear shift assembly in this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1-Bottom shell, 2-Middle shell, 3-Top cover, 4-Fasting screw one, 5-Fasting screw two, 6-Light-transmitting plate, 7-PCB board one, 8-Fasting screw three, 9-Fasting nut one, 10-Isolation post, 11-Fasting screw four, 12-PCB board two, 13-Fasting screw five, 14-Sheet metal one, 15-Walking block, 16-Sheet metal two, 17-Washer, 18-Spring one, 19-Fasting nut two, 20-Fasting screw six, 21-Fasting screw seven, 22-Fasting nut three, 23-Plate bearing, 24-Toggle lever, 25-Spring two 26-Bearing 1, 27-Fasting Screw 8, 28-Fasting Nut 4, 29-Hexagonal Stud, 30-Fasting Screw 9, 31-Bearing 2, 32-Spring 3, 33-Fasting Nut 5, 34-Magnetic Ring, 35-Snap Ring, 36-Buffer Ring, 37-Gear Shift Head, 38-Gear Position Block 1, 39-Fasting Screw 10, 40-Button Switch, 41-Fasting Nut 6, 42-PCB Board 3, 43-Sheet Metal 3, 44-PCB Block, 45-Gear Shift Buffer Block, 46-Spring 4, 47-Gear Position Block 2, 48-Fasting Screw 11, 49-Gear Position Buffer Block. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0018] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention provides a dual-mode adjustable gear shift assembly, which achieves dual-mode switching, adjustable gear shift lever force, integrated ambient lighting, and low-cost production through optimized structural design.

[0019] This gear shift assembly includes a bottom shell 1, a middle shell 2, an upper cover 3, a shift lever 24, a gear position block 1 38 (manual gear position plate), a sequential gear assembly (including a gear position block 2 47, a spring 46, and a gear position buffer block 49), a Hall sensor PCB block 44, a magnetic ring 34, and sheet metal 3 43, etc.

[0020] The bottom shell 1 and the middle shell 2 are fixedly connected as one unit by fastening screw 1 4, and the middle shell 2 and the top cover 3 are fixedly connected by fastening screw 2 5; the shift lever 24 is fixed to sheet metal 14 by fastening screw 7 21, fastening nut 3 22 and plane bearing 23, forming a rotatable movement relationship; the magnetic ring 34 is concentrically set with the shift lever 24 and is limited and fixed by snap ring 35; the PCB block 44 and the shift lever buffer block 45 are fixed to sheet metal 3 43 by fastening screw 10 39, and the PCB block 44 is equipped with a Hall sensor that cooperates with the magnetic ring 34.

[0021] In manual mode, gear block 1 38 is fixed to the upper cover 3 by fastening screw 10 39, forming a relative motion relationship with the shift lever 24; sheet metal 1 14 is flexibly connected to the bottom shell 1 by washer 17, spring 18, fastening nut 2 19 and fastening screw 6 20; the travel block 15 is concentrically set with the shift lever 24, and forms a relative motion relationship with sheet metal 1 14 and sheet metal 2 16 by fastening screw 9 30 and bearing 2 31; sheet metal 1 14 and sheet metal 2 16 are connected as one unit by fastening screw 8 27, fastening nut 4 28 and hexagonal stud 29.

[0022] When switching between sequential gear modes, first remove the gear lever head 37, loosen the fastening screw 10 39 to remove the gear block 1 38 and the gear lever buffer block 45, then pass the spring 4 46, gear block 2 47, and gear buffer block 49 through the shift lever 24 and fix them to the sheet metal 3 43 with the fastening screw 11 48. Finally, fix the gear lever head 37 to the top of the shift lever 24 with its own thread to complete the switching.

[0023] The design incorporates a replaceable shift lever 38 (compatible with 6+R and 7+R gears) and a sequential gear assembly, enabling convenient switching between manual and sequential gear modes. In manual mode, the shift lever 24 can move in all directions (forward, backward, left, and right), and with the help of a Hall sensor and magnetic ring 34, it can perform combined gear shifting. In sequential mode, the shift lever 24 can only move in the forward and backward direction, and the spring 46 automatically centers and returns to its original position, meeting the needs of different users. Simultaneously, the flexible connection structure and rolling bearings ensure smooth gear shifting and precise resetting.

[0024] In one embodiment of this utility model, the gear shift assembly adopts a multi-level elastic adjustable preload and bearing rolling design, including spring 25, spring 32, bearing 1 26, bearing 2 31 and fastening nut 5 33.

[0025] Spring 25 is concentrically arranged with the stop lever 24 and constrained between fastening screw 7 21 and bearing 1 26, providing basic elastic force for the stop lever 24; bearing 1 26 is concentrically fixed to spring 25 with the stop lever 24 and forms a rolling fit with sheet metal 1 14 and sheet metal 2 16; spring 32 is concentrically arranged with the stop lever 24 and is located between the traveling block 15 and fastening nut 5 33; fastening nut 5 33 is fixed to the stop lever 24 by threads and is pressed against spring 32; bearing 2 31 is fixed to the traveling block 15 by fastening screw 9 30 and forms a rolling fit with the track on sheet metal 2 16.

[0026] The compression of spring 32 can be adjusted by rotating the fastening nut 533. Combined with the basic elasticity of spring 25, this allows for independent adjustment of the gear lever's operating force, adapting to different users' operating habits. The rolling design of bearing 1 26 and bearing 2 31 reduces frictional resistance between components, ensuring smooth and seamless gear shifting and improving the operating feel.

[0027] In one embodiment of this utility model, the ambient light module adopts an integrated design, including a light-transmitting plate 6, a PCB board 7, an isolation column 10, and fastening screws 8 and fastening nuts 9.

[0028] PCB board 7 is fixed to the bottom shell 1 by fastening screw 3 8, fastening nut 1 9 and isolation post 10. The light-transmitting plate 6 is installed on the bottom shell 1 in conjunction with PCB board 7. PCB board 7 is connected to the computer through PCB board 2 12 and realizes reverse power supply. The LED beads are set on PCB board 7, and the light is transmitted to the light-transmitting plate 6 (semi-transparent material) through internal scattering.

[0029] Compared to discrete designs, integrated design significantly saves overall installation space. The LEDs utilize a semi-transparent light-transmitting panel (6) to achieve a soft lighting effect, preventing damage from exposed LEDs and enhancing both product aesthetics and the ambiance of the usage environment. The reverse power supply design ensures that the ambient light and gear shift assembly operate synchronously, making it convenient to use.

[0030] In one embodiment of this utility model, the bottom shell 1, middle shell 2, upper cover 3, walking block 15, gear block one 38 and gear block two 47 of this gear shift assembly are made of aluminum alloy, ABS plastic and carbon fiber materials.

[0031] The components are processed using injection molding, laser cutting, or stretch forming processes. Each component is assembled and fixed by fastening screws, nuts, threaded connections, etc. For example, the shift lever head 37 is fixed to the top of the shift lever 24 by its own thread, the isolation column 10 is fixed to the bottom shell 1 and PCB board 7 by threads, and the flexible connection between sheet metal 14 and bottom shell 1 is achieved by standard components such as fastening nut 29, fastening screw 6 20 and spring 18.

[0032] Aluminum alloy, ABS plastic, and carbon fiber materials are characterized by easy processing, high structural strength, and low density. Combined with molding processes such as injection molding and laser cutting, the processing difficulty and production cost of components are significantly reduced. The overall weight reduction not only improves product portability but also saves on logistics costs during transportation, while ensuring the structural stability and service life of the product.

[0033] In addition, this gear shift assembly is also equipped with a push-button switch 40. The push-button switch 40 is soldered to the PCB board 3 42 through its own pins and fixed to the upper cover 3 by the fastening nut 6 41. Pressing the push-button switch 40 can trigger a signal, which is transmitted to the computer game through the PCB board 3 42, sheet metal 3 43 and PCB board 2 12 to realize the button trigger function and enrich the operation function of the product.

[0034] It should be noted that, in this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "sliding," "rotating," "fixed," and "equipped" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to welded connections, bolted connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A dual-mode adjustable gear shift assembly, characterized in that, Includes bottom shell (1), middle shell (2), top cover (3), shift lever (24), dual-mode shift assembly, shift lever force adjustment structure, ambient light module and PCB board two (12) for connecting to computer. The bottom shell (1) and the middle shell (2) are fixedly connected by fastening connectors, and the middle shell (2) and the top cover (3) are fixedly connected by fastening connectors. The shift lever (24) is rotatably mounted on sheet metal one (14). The dual-mode gear assembly cooperates with the shift lever (24) to realize the switching between manual gear and sequential gear. The gear lever force adjustment structure cooperates with the shift lever (24) to adjust the shifting force; The ambient light module is installed on the bottom shell (1) and electrically connected to the second PCB board (12); the second PCB board (12) is used to realize signal transmission with the computer and reverse power supply.

2. The dual-mode adjustable gear shift assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dual-mode gear assembly includes a replaceable gear block (38) and a sequence gear assembly; The gear block 1 (38) is fixed to the upper cover (3) by fastening screw 10 (39) and forms a relative movement with the shift lever (24) to adapt to 6+R or 7+R manual transmission; The sequence gear assembly includes a second gear block (47), a fourth spring (46), and a gear buffer block (49). The second gear block (47) is fixed to the third sheet metal (43) by a fastening screw eleven (48). The fourth spring (46) is positioned between the second gear block (47) and the shift lever (24) to achieve the centering and return of the shift lever (24).

3. The dual-mode adjustable gear shift assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gear lever force adjustment structure includes spring two (25), spring three (32), bearing one (26), bearing two (31) and fastening nut five (33). The second spring (25) is concentrically arranged with the stop lever (24) and constrained between the fastening screw seven (21) and the bearing one (26) to provide basic elastic force; The spring three (32) is concentrically arranged with the stop lever (24) and is located between the walking block (15) and the fastening nut five (33). The fastening nut five (33) is fixed to the stop lever (24) by threads and presses the spring three (32) to adjust the elastic force. The bearing two (31) is fixed to the walking block (15) by fastening screw nine (30) and rolls with the track of sheet metal two (16) to reduce friction.

4. The dual-mode adjustable gear shift assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ambient light module includes a PCB board (7), a light-transmitting plate (6), and an isolation column (10). The PCB board 1 (7) is fixed to the bottom shell (1) by fastening screw 3 (8), fastening nut 1 (9) and isolation column (10), and the light-transmitting plate (6) is installed in conjunction with the PCB board 1 (7); The PCB board one (7) is electrically connected to the PCB board two (12). The LEDs are located on the PCB board one (7). The light is diffused and output through the light-transmitting plate (6) to avoid the LEDs being exposed and damaged.

5. The dual-mode adjustable gear shift assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a push-button switch (40) and PCB board three (42); The push button switch (40) is soldered to the PCB board three (42) via pins and fixed to the upper cover (3) by the fastening nut six (41); The PCB board three (42) is electrically connected to the PCB board two (12) and is used to transmit the trigger signal of the button switch (40) to the computer.

6. The dual-mode adjustable gear shift assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shift lever (24) is fixed to sheet metal one (14) by fastening screw seven (21), fastening nut three (22) and plane bearing (23); The sheet metal one (14) is flexibly connected to the bottom shell (1) through a gasket (17), a spring one (18), a fastening nut two (19) and a fastening screw six (20). The sheet metal one (14) and the sheet metal two (16) are fixedly connected through a fastening screw eight (27), a fastening nut four (28) and a hexagonal stud (29).

7. The dual-mode adjustable gear shift assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a magnetic ring (34), a snap ring (35), and a PCB block (44); The magnetic ring (34) is concentrically arranged with the stop lever (24) and is limited by the snap ring (35); The PCB block (44) is fixed to the sheet metal three (43) by fastening screw ten (39). The PCB block (44) is equipped with a Hall sensor that cooperates with the magnetic ring (34) to sense the position signal of the shift lever (24) and transmit it to the PCB board two (12).

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