Handlebar switch device

Abstract

To provide a handlebar switch device that can be easily fitted and connected to a vehicle-side connector and can reduce manufacturing costs by eliminating the need for a circuit board in the connector portion.SOLUTION: In a handle switch device 1 equipped with: a switch case 2 fixed to a vehicle handlebar H; operation units (T1 to T3) attached to the switch case 2 and capable of operating various electrical components mounted in a vehicle; and a connector portion that is connected to switch-side wire W1 extended from the operation units (T1 to T3) and can be connected to a vehicle-side connector C of a vehicle-side wire W2 extended from the vehicle side, the connector portion includes a relay connector 7 separate from the switch case 2 and is fixed to a mounting portion B integrally formed at a predetermined position of the switch case 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a handlebar switch device that is fixed to a handlebar of a vehicle and has an operating portion capable of operating various electrical devices mounted on the vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, vehicles such as motorcycles and ATVs are equipped with handlebars for steering, and grips that can be held by the rider while driving are attached to both ends of the handlebars. A handlebar switch device having a plurality of operation switches for operating various electrical devices mounted on the motorcycle is fixed adjacent to the grips. For example, in addition to a switch for starting or stopping the engine and a dimmer switch, a turn signal switch, a horn switch, etc. are attached as a conventional handlebar switch device.

[0003] Incidentally, a handlebar switch device has been proposed in the past in which a connector portion (coupler, etc.) is formed integrally with a switch case, and is connected to a vehicle-side connector of a wiring extending from the vehicle side, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the vehicle side and the handlebar switch device. In some such handlebar switch devices, a board is formed in the connector portion, and wiring is extended from the board to an operation switch in the switch case, making it possible to transmit an electrical signal from the operation switch to the vehicle side. However, since this prior art does not relate to an invention publicly known in literature, there is no prior art literature information to be mentioned. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the conventional technology, since the connector portion is integrally formed with the switch case, if it does not match the vehicle-side connector, there is a problem that the switch case must be changed to one with a connector portion that matches the vehicle-side connector. Also, in the case of a connector having a board, it is necessary to solder the wiring to the board and seal it with a bond or the like, which increases the manufacturing cost.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a handlebar switch device that can be easily matched and connected to a vehicle-side connector and that does not require a board in the connector section, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The invention described in claim 1 is a handlebar switch device comprising: a switch case fixed to a handlebar of a vehicle; an operating unit attached to the switch case and capable of operating various electrical equipment mounted on the vehicle; and a connector unit connected to switch side wiring extending from the operating unit and connectable to a vehicle side connector of vehicle side wiring extending from the vehicle side, wherein the connector unit is made of an intermediate connector separate from the switch case and is fixed to an attachment portion integrally formed at a predetermined position on the switch case.

[0007] The invention according to claim 2 is the handlebar switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that the mounting portion is formed with a positioning portion capable of positioning the relay connector.

[0008] The invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that, in the handle switch device described in claim 2, the positioning portion is composed of a fitting shape that can fit into a recess or protrusion formed on the relay connector to position the relay connector, or a positioning wall portion that can be positioned by abutting the side of the relay connector.

[0009] The invention described in claim 4 is characterized in that, in the handlebar switch device described in claim 1, it has a cable tie that fixes the relay connector to the mounting portion, and the mounting portion is formed with an opening through which the band portion of the cable tie can be inserted and a cutout portion corresponding to the binding portion of the cable tie.

[0010] The invention described in claim 5 is characterized in that, in the handlebar switch device described in claim 1, the switch case is integrally formed with a switch side wiring guide shape that guides the extension of the switch side wiring and a vehicle side wiring guide shape that guides the extension of the vehicle side wiring.

[0011] The invention according to claim 6 is the handlebar switch device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion and the relay connector are covered with a cover member that is detachable from the switch case. Effect of the Invention

[0012] According to the invention of claim 1, the connector portion consists of an intermediate connector separate from the switch case and is fixed to an attachment portion integrally formed at a predetermined position on the switch case. This makes it easy to match and connect to the vehicle side connector, and also reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating the need for a circuit board in the connector portion.

[0013] According to the invention of claim 2, since the mounting portion is formed with a positioning portion capable of positioning the relay connector, the relay connector can be accurately fixed to the mounting portion.

[0014] According to the invention of claim 3, the positioning portion is composed of a fitting shape that can fit into a concave or convex portion formed on the relay connector to position the relay connector, or a positioning wall portion that can be positioned by abutting the side of the relay connector, so that by forming a simple shape on the switch case, the relay connector can be accurately fixed to the mounting location.

[0015] According to the invention of claim 4, a cable tie is provided for fixing the relay connector to the mounting portion, and the mounting portion is formed with an opening through which the band portion of the cable tie can be inserted and a notch portion corresponding to the binding portion of the cable tie. This allows the relay connector to be securely fixed by the cable tie and prevents the binding portion of the cable tie from interfering with the surroundings of the mounting portion.

[0016] According to the invention of claim 5, the switch case is integrally formed with a switch side wiring guide shape that guides the extension of the switch side wiring, and a vehicle side wiring guide shape that guides the extension of the vehicle side wiring, so that the switch side wiring extending from the relay connector and the vehicle side wiring extending from the vehicle side connector can be smoothly extended in any direction and can be extended gently while avoiding sudden bends, etc.

[0017] According to the invention of claim 6, the mounting site and the relay connector are covered with a cover member that is detachable from the switch case. Therefore, when mounting the relay connector to the mounting site, the cover member can be removed from the switch case to improve workability, and by attaching the cover member to the switch case, the relay connector can be protected and its appearance can be improved. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a handlebar switch device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 1A and 1B are a side view and a rear view showing the handlebar switch device; [Diagram 3] FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing an internal configuration of the handle switch device; [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a switch case, an operating unit, a relay connector, and wiring in the handle switch device; [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a cover member is removed from a switch case of the handle switch device. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a rear view showing a state in which a cover member is removed from a switch case of the handle switch device; [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a cover member is removed from a switch case of the handle switch device. [Figure 8] Cross-sectional view of line VIII-VIII in FIG. [Figure 9] Cross-sectional view of line IX-IX in Figure 6 [Figure 10] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a switch case of the handle switch device; [Figure 11] FIG. 4 is a rear view showing a switch case of the handle switch device; [Figure 12] Cross section of line XII-XII in Figure 11 [Figure 13] Cross-sectional view of line XIII-XIII in FIG. [Figure 14] Cross section of line XIV-XIV in Figure 11 [Figure 15] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a relay connector and a vehicle-side connector in the handlebar switch device; [Figure 16] 2-view diagram showing the relay switch and the cable tie in the handle switch device DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The handle switch device 1 of this embodiment is applied to a vehicle such as a two-wheeled vehicle, and as shown in Figures 1 to 4, is configured to include a switch case 2 fixed to a handlebar H of the vehicle having a grip (right-side grip G), a throttle operation detection unit Y attached within the switch case 2, operation sections T1 to T3 attached to the switch case 2 and capable of operating various electrical equipment mounted on the vehicle, and a relay connector 7 (connector section).

[0020] As shown in FIG. 3, the throttle operation detection unit Y is composed of an interlocking member 3 connected to the throttle grip G, a rotating member 4 arranged to mesh with a gear formed on the interlocking member 3, a magnet m attached to the rotating member 4, a magnetic sensor 5 formed on a substrate P and capable of detecting changes in the magnetism of the magnet m to detect the rotation angle of the rotating member 4, and a return spring 6 that urges the interlocking member 3 toward its initial position.

[0021] When the throttle grip G is rotated around its axis, the interlocking member 3 rotates against the biasing force of the return spring 6 according to the rotation angle, and the rotating member 4 rotates together with the magnet m in an interlocking manner via a gear, so that the rotation angle of the throttle grip G can be detected by detecting the magnetic change from the magnet m accompanying the rotation of the rotating member 4 with the magnetic sensor 5. The detection signal from the magnetic sensor 5 is transmitted to the vehicle side via the throttle wiring W3.

[0022] The switch case 2 is made by molding a predetermined material, and is constructed by fitting together a rear switch case 2a and a front switch case 2b, each of which has a split shape, as shown in Figures 4 and 10. Openings are formed at predetermined positions in the switch case 2, and operation knobs (T1a to T3a) constituting the operation units (T1 to T3) are attached to the respective openings.

[0023] More specifically, the operation unit T1 has a seesaw-type operation knob T1a that can be swung and a switch unit T1b that is electrically turned on and off in response to operation of the operation knob T1a, the operation unit T2 has a button-type operation knob T2a that can be pressed and a switch unit T2b that is electrically turned on and off in response to operation of the operation knob T2a, and the operation unit T3 has a seesaw-type operation knob T3a that can be swung and a switch unit T3b that is electrically turned on and off in response to operation of the operation knob T3a.

[0024] The wires extending from the switch sections T1b-T3b of the operation sections T1-T2 are gathered into one wire W1 on the switch side as shown in Fig. 4, and a relay connector 7 (connector section) is connected to the tip of the wire W1. The relay connector 7 is made of a connector section separate from the switch case 2, and can be connected to a vehicle side connector C of the vehicle side wire W2 extending from the vehicle side as shown in Fig. 15, so that an electric signal generated in the switch sections T1b-T3b in response to the operation of the operation knobs T1a-T3a of the operation sections T1-T2 can be transmitted to the vehicle side via the switch side wire W1 and the vehicle side wire W2.

[0025] 15 and 16, the relay connector 7 applied to this embodiment is configured to have a recess 7a formed in the circumferential direction, a side surface 7b that can come into contact with a positioning wall portion Bb described later, and an opening portion 7c that can engage a claw portion C1 formed on the vehicle-side connector C. When the relay connector 7 is connected to the vehicle-side connector C, the male terminal of the relay connector 7 is connected to the female terminal of the vehicle-side connector C, making it possible to electrically connect the switch-side wiring W1 and the vehicle-side wiring W2.

[0026] 10 to 14, the switch case 2 according to this embodiment has an attachment site B integrally formed at a predetermined position, and the relay connector 7 is fixed to the attachment site B. The attachment site B is formed in a substantially planar shape on the rear side of the switch case 2, and is provided with a fitting shape Ba and a positioning wall Bb as positioning parts capable of positioning the relay connector 7.

[0027] 13, the fitting shape Ba is a convex shape integrally formed with the mounting site B, and is a portion that can fit into a recess 7a formed in the relay connector 7 to position the relay connector 7 when the relay connector 7 is fixed to the mounting site B. Note that, although the fitting shape Ba in this embodiment is a convex shape that fits into the recess 7a formed in the relay connector 7, it may also be a recess that can be fitted into the convex shape formed in the relay connector 7 to position it.

[0028] The positioning wall Bb has a wall shape formed integrally with the mounting site B, and is a portion that can be positioned by abutting the side surface 7b of the relay connector 7 when fixing the relay connector 7 to the mounting site B. In this manner, the relay connector 7 according to this embodiment is positioned by the fitting shape Ba and the positioning wall Bb using the recess 7a and the side surface 7b, and is accurately fixed to the mounting site B.

[0029] Furthermore, the relay connector 7 according to this embodiment is fixed to the attachment site B by a cable tie 8. As shown in Fig. 16, the cable tie 8 has a band portion 8a attached along the recess 7a of the relay connector 7 and a binding portion 8b that engages one end and the other end of the band portion 8a to bind them together, and the attachment site B is formed with an opening Bc through which the band portion 8a of the cable tie 8 can be inserted and a notch portion Bd corresponding to the binding portion 8b of the cable tie 8.

[0030] 11 and 12, the openings Bc consist of a pair of openings formed in the mounting site B, and the band portions 8a are inserted into these openings Bc and the ends are locked with the binding portions 8b, thereby fixing the relay connector 7 to the mounting site B. Also, the cutout portions Bd consist of recessed shapes formed on the sides of the mounting site B, as shown in Figs. 11 and 12, and allow the binding portions 8b of the cable ties 8 to which the relay connector 7 is fixed to fit into.

[0031] 8 and 9, the switch case 2 according to this embodiment is integrally formed with a switch-side wiring guide shape A1 for guiding the extension of the switch-side wiring W1 and a vehicle-side wiring guide shape A2 for guiding the extension of the vehicle-side wiring W2. Note that a first protrusion D1 and a second protrusion D2 are integrally formed near the vehicle-side wiring guide shape A2 according to this embodiment, and the vehicle-side wiring W2 and the throttle wiring W3 are fixed to the second protrusion D2 with cable ties E2 and E3.

[0032] 9 and 13, the switch-side wiring guide shape A1 is composed of an inclined surface continuously extending from the mounting portion B. Then, the switch-side wiring W1 extending from the relay connector 7 is extended along the switch-side wiring guide shape A1, and then fixed with a cable tie E1, so that the extension of the switch-side wiring W1 can be guided along the inclined surface of the switch-side wiring guide shape A1.

[0033] 8, 10, 11, and 14, the vehicle-side wiring guide shape A2 is composed of an inclined surface formed in a portion adjacent to the mounting portion B. Then, the vehicle-side wiring W2 extending from the vehicle-side connector C is extended along the vehicle-side wiring guide shape A2, and then fixed with a cable tie E2, so that the extension of the vehicle-side wiring W2 can be guided along the inclined surface of the vehicle-side wiring guide shape A2.

[0034] The vehicle-side wiring W2 is guided along the inclined surface of the vehicle-side wiring guide shape A2, and its tip is bent to extend below the first protrusion D1 toward the second protrusion D2, where it is fixed by the cable tie E2. In this way, the switch-side wiring W1 and the vehicle-side wiring W2 are fixed by the cable ties E1 and E2, respectively, so that both ends of the relay connector 7 can be stably fixed.

[0035] Furthermore, the switch case 2 according to this embodiment is equipped with a detachable cover member K, as shown in Fig. 5. The cover member K is detachable from the rear switch case 2a of the switch case 2, and is configured to cover the mounting site B and the relay connector 7 when attached to the rear switch case 2a. The cover member K according to this embodiment is fixed to the rear switch case 2a by snap-fit ​​(engagement by the elastic force of a resin material), but may also be fixed by a fastening member such as a screw.

[0036] According to the handlebar switch device 1 of this embodiment, the connector portion is composed of the relay connector 7 which is separate from the switch case 2 and is fixed to the mounting portion B which is integrally formed at a predetermined position of the switch case 2, so that it can be easily matched with and connected to the vehicle side connector C, and manufacturing costs can be reduced by eliminating the need for a circuit board in the connector portion. In particular, the mounting portion B of this embodiment is formed with a positioning portion which allows the relay connector 7 to be positioned, so that the relay connector 7 can be accurately fixed to the mounting portion B.

[0037] However, since the positioning portion according to this embodiment is composed of the fitting shape Ba that can fit into a recess or protrusion formed on the relay connector 7 to position the relay connector 7, and the positioning wall portion Bb that can be positioned by abutting the side surface 7b of the relay connector 7, the relay connector 7 can be accurately fixed to the attachment site B by forming a simple shape on the switch case 2. Note that only one of the fitting shape Ba and the positioning wall portion Bb may be formed.

[0038] In addition, the relay connector 7 is fixed to the mounting site B by a cable tie 8, and the mounting site B is formed with an opening Bc through which the band portion 8a of the cable tie 8 can be inserted, and a notch portion Bd corresponding to the binding portion 8b of the cable tie 8. This allows the relay connector 7 to be securely fixed by the cable tie 8, and also prevents the binding portion 8b of the cable tie 8 from interfering with the surroundings of the mounting site B.

[0039] Furthermore, in the switch case 2 of this embodiment, the switch side wiring guide shape A1 that guides the extension of the switch side wiring W1, and the vehicle side wiring guide shape A2 and the second protrusion D2 that guide the extension of the vehicle side wiring W2 are integrally formed, so that the switch side wiring W1 extending from the relay connector 7 and the vehicle side wiring W2 extending from the vehicle side connector C can be smoothly extended in any direction and can be extended gently while avoiding sudden bends, etc.

[0040] Furthermore, since the mounting site B and the relay connector 7 are covered with a cover member K that is detachable from the switch case 2, when mounting the relay connector 7 to the mounting site B, the cover member K can be removed from the switch case 2 to improve workability, and by attaching the cover member K to the switch case 2, the relay connector 7 can be protected and its appearance can be improved.

[0041] Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the mounting site B may be integrally formed with another site of the switch case 2, or another switch unit may be attached to the switch case 2. Also, the relay connector 7 according to this embodiment is fixed to the mounting site B with a cable tie 8, but it may be fixed with other fastening means such as a screw. Note that the handlebar switch device 1 according to this embodiment is applied to a two-wheeled vehicle, but it may also be applied to other vehicles having a handlebar H. [Industrial Applicability]

[0042] The present invention can also be applied to devices with different external shapes or devices with added functions, etc., so long as they have the same gist as the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1. Handle switch device 2 Switch Case 3 Interlocking parts 4 Rotating members 5. Magnetic Sensor 6 Return spring 7 Relay connector (connector part) 8 Cable ties 8a Band section 8b Binding section T1~T3 Operation section T1a~T3a Operation knob T1b~T3b Switch section K Cover material W1 Switch side wiring W2 Vehicle side wiring W3 throttle wiring C Vehicle side connector B Mounting location Ba Mating shape Bb Positioning wall Bc opening Bd Notch A1 Switch side wiring guide shape A2 Vehicle side wiring guide shape E1~E3 Cable ties D1 1st protrusion D2 Second protrusion P board Y Throttle operation detection unit

Claims

1. A switch case fixed to a handlebar of a vehicle; an operating section attached to the switch case and capable of operating various electrical devices mounted on a vehicle; a connector portion connected to a switch side wiring extending from the operation portion and connectable to a vehicle side connector of a vehicle side wiring extending from a vehicle side; A handle switch device comprising: The handlebar switch device is characterized in that the connector portion is composed of an intermediate connector separate from the switch case, and is fixed to an attachment portion that is integrally formed at a predetermined position on the switch case.

2. 2. The handlebar switch device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion is formed with a positioning portion capable of positioning the relay connector.

3. The handlebar switch device according to claim 2, characterized in that the positioning portion is formed with a fitting shape that can fit into a recess or a protrusion formed on the relay connector to position the relay connector, or a positioning wall portion that can be positioned by abutting a side surface of the relay connector.

4. The handlebar switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a cable tie that fixes the relay connector to the mounting portion, and the mounting portion is formed with an opening through which a band portion of the cable tie can be inserted and a notch portion corresponding to the binding portion of the cable tie.

5. 2. The handlebar switch device according to claim 1, wherein the switch case is integrally formed with a switch-side wiring guide shape for guiding the extension of the switch-side wiring and a vehicle-side wiring guide shape for guiding the extension of the vehicle-side wiring.

6. 2. The handlebar switch device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion and the relay connector are covered with a cover member that is detachable from the switch case.

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