Switching device

Abstract

To provide a switch device which can cope with a minute current load.SOLUTION: A switch device comprises: a first switch 20; a second switch 40 having a different contact structure from that of the first switch; an operation part 10 which swings from a neutral position in a first direction Y1 or a second direction Y2 opposite to the first direction when operated; and a rotating member 30 which rotates in accordance with the swing movement of the operation part so as to switch an on / off-state of the second switch 40. When the operation part 10 swings in the first direction Y1, the first switch 20 is turned on. When the operation part 10 swings in the second direction Y2, the rotating member 30 rotates so that the second switch 40 that has been in the on-state may be turned off.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a switch device capable of operating two devices. [Background technology]

[0002] In vehicles such as motorcycles, there is a start switch that is turned on when starting the engine, and a running switch that is turned on when the vehicle is ready to run. These two switches, which are devices to be operated, are related to starting the engine and the subsequent running of the vehicle, so it is desirable to configure them so that they can be operated with a single switch device.

[0003] Here, a switch device for operating two devices is disclosed in Patent Document 1. Patent Document 1 discloses that a device consisting of a switch for setting the headlights on a vehicle to high beam and a switch for setting the headlights to low beam can be operated with one swinging switch knob. Specifically, Patent Document 1 discloses that a movable contact, which is a metal terminal, swings in response to the swinging of the switch knob, and at each swing position, the movable contact is configured to make sliding contact with fixed contacts for high beam and low beam, respectively. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5824234 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the configuration described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 does not have a waterproof structure, and therefore although it can handle a large current load, it has been difficult to handle a minute current load.

[0006] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENTS An object of the present invention is to provide a switch device capable of handling the above-mentioned problem of a microcurrent load. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A switch device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: The first switch; A second switch having a contact structure different from that of the first switch; an operating portion that is swung from a neutral position in a first direction or in a second direction opposite to the first direction by an operation; a rotary member that rotates in response to a swing of the operating unit to switch the second switch between an on-state and an off-state; Equipped with The first switch is turned on when the operating unit is swung in the first direction, and the second switch, which is in the on state, is turned off when the operating unit is swung in the second direction, causing the rotating member to rotate. Effect of the Invention

[0008] By being configured as described above, the present invention can provide a switch device capable of handling a microcurrent load, which is the problem described above. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a main part of a switch device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 2 is a diagram showing an internal configuration of the switch device disclosed in FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] 2 is a diagram showing an internal configuration of the switch device disclosed in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] 2 is a diagram illustrating an operation state of the switch device disclosed in FIG. 1. [Diagram 5] 2 is a diagram illustrating an operation state of the switch device disclosed in FIG. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] <Embodiment 1> A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 5. Figures 1 to 3 are diagrams for explaining the configuration of a switch device, and Figures 4 to 5 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the switch device.

[0011] [composition] The switch device of the present invention is provided with a start switch that is turned on when starting the prime mover in a vehicle such as a motorcycle, and a travel switch that is turned on when the vehicle is capable of traveling. These two switches, which are devices to be operated, are related to starting the prime mover and the subsequent traveling, and are configured to be operable by one switch device as shown in FIG. 1, and are mounted on the handlebar of the motorcycle. However, the switch device of the present invention is not limited to being mounted on the handlebar of the motorcycle, and may be mounted anywhere on the vehicle. Note that FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the switch device as viewed from the side, and FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the switch device as viewed from above. Also, FIGS. 4 to 5 show the state when the switch device is operated.

[0012] As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the switch device includes an operation unit 10 operated by a rider of a motorcycle. The operation unit 10 has an operation surface formed on its upper surface that extends in the longitudinal direction of the motorcycle, and is equipped to swing in the longitudinal direction as viewed by the rider. Specifically, the operation surface of the operation unit 10 is formed with a start operation surface 11 on the rear side of the motorcycle, i.e., the side where the rider is located, which is operated when turning on the start switch and the travel switch to start the engine, and can be pressed in a first direction, which is the direction of the arrow Y1 in Figs. 1 and 2. As a result, the operation unit 10 is configured to rotate and swing clockwise when the start operation surface 11 is pressed in the first direction Y1 in the neutral position shown in Fig. 2. In addition, the operation surface of the operation unit 10 is formed with a kill operation surface 12 on the front side of the motorcycle, which is operated when turning off the travel switch to stop the engine, and can be pressed in a second direction opposite to the first direction, which is the direction of the arrow Y2 in Figs. 1 and 2. As a result, the operation unit 10 is configured to rotate and swing counterclockwise when pressed in the second direction Y2 from the neutral position shown in FIG.

[0013] Further, a swing pin 13 (swing member) extending downward is provided on the underside of the operation unit 10, which is the side opposite to the operation surface. The swing pin 13 is provided at the center position in the front-rear direction of the operation unit 10, and is configured to swing in association with the rotation and swing of the operation unit 10. That is, when the operation unit 10 is pressed in the first direction Y1 as shown in Fig. 4, the tip of the swing pin 13 swings and rotates in the first direction Y1, i.e., clockwise, and when the operation unit 10 is pressed in the second direction Y2 as shown in Fig. 5, the tip of the swing pin 13 swings and rotates in the second direction Y2, i.e., counterclockwise.

[0014] The swing pin 13 is attached to the operating unit 10 via a compression spring 14 (elastic member). That is, the swing pin 13 is biased downward, i.e., toward the tip, by the pressing force of the compression spring 14. Any elastic member may be provided in place of the compression spring 14.

[0015] A rotating member 30 against which the tip of the swing pin 13 abuts is provided below, i.e., on the tip side, of the swing pin 13. The swing member 30 is a member extending along the front-rear direction of the motorcycle, with a rotating shaft 30a located at the center in the front-rear direction and configured to rotate around the rotating shaft 30a. The upper surface side of the swing member 30, i.e., the operating unit 10 side, forms an abutment surface against which the tip of the swing pin 13 abuts. The abutment surface of the swing member 30 is abutted by the tip of the swing pin 13 by the compression spring 14 described above, and is always pressed by the tip of the swing pin 13.

[0016] The abutment surface of the rotating member 30 is formed with various abutment points with which the swing pin 13 abuts depending on the rotational swing position of the swing pin 13. First, a concave neutral abutment surface is formed on the abutment surface slightly forward of the rotation shaft 30a of the rotating member 30. The neutral abutment surface is the point with which the tip of the swing pin 13 abuts when the operating unit 10 is in the neutral position. Since the neutral abutment surface is formed in a concave shape, the swing pin 13 fits into the concave portion, and the swinging motion of the swing pin 13 is locked.

[0017] In addition, a first abutment surface having an inclined surface inclined toward the concave portion which is the neutral abutment surface is formed on the abutment surface near the end portion of the rotating member 30 which is forward of the rotating shaft 30a and further forward of the neutral abutment surface. The tip of the swing pin 13 abuts against the first abutment surface when the operating unit 10 is pressed in the first direction Y1 as shown in FIG. 4. At this time, the swing pin 13 is in a state where it is pressed by the compression spring 14, and the tip of the swing pin 13 is in a state where it presses the first abutment surface. Therefore, when the pressing operation on the operating unit 10 in the first direction Y1 is released, the tip of the swing pin 13 moves along the inclined surface of the first abutment surface to the neutral abutment surface which is the concave portion. In other words, since the first abutment surface of the rotating member 30 is formed as an inclined surface and is continuous with the neutral abutment surface which is the concave portion, when the pressing operation on the operating unit 10 in the first direction Y1 is released, the operating unit 10 returns from the state shown in FIG. 4 to the neutral position as shown in FIG. 2.

[0018] In addition, a flat or slightly concave second abutment surface is formed on the abutment surface of the rotating member 30 slightly rearward of the rotation shaft 30a. The tip of the swing pin 13 abuts against this second abutment surface when the operating unit 10 is pressed in the second direction Y2 as shown in FIG. 5. As a result, the rear side of the rotating member 30 is pressed by the tip of the swing pin 13, and a rotational force that rotates clockwise is applied. At this time, the swing pin 13 is pressed by the compression spring 14, and the tip of the swing pin 13 is pressed against the second abutment surface. Therefore, even if the pressing operation on the operating unit 10 in the second direction Y2 is released, the tip of the swing pin 13 remains at the position of the second abutment surface because the second abutment surface is formed flat or slightly concave, and the swinging action of the swing pin 13 is locked.

[0019] The switch device includes two devices to be operated, a start switch 20 and a travel switch 40. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the start switch 20 is disposed below the start operation surface 11 of the operation unit 10. In this embodiment, the start switch 20 is configured with a rubber contact structure, is waterproof, and is a microcurrent load. When the start operation surface 11 of the operation unit 10 is pressed in the first direction Y1, the start switch 20 is pressed by a protrusion located on the back side of the start operation surface 11, and the contact of the start switch 20 is turned on. When the pressing operation of the start operation surface 11 in the first direction Y1 is released, the contact of the start switch 20 is turned off.

[0020] The travel switch 40 is disposed below the kill operation surface 12 of the operation unit 10, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. In this embodiment, the travel switch 40 is configured with a metal contact structure and is a large current load. Specifically, the travel switch 40 is configured with a movable contact 41 connected to the rotating member 30 and protruding from the front end of the rotating member 30, and a fixed contact 42 located adjacent to the front end of the rotating member 30, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. As a result, when the start operation surface 11 of the operation unit 10 is pressed in the first direction Y1, the front end of the rotating member 30 is pressed as shown in Fig. 4, and the movable contact 41 connected to the rotating member 30 comes into contact with the fixed contact 42, and is in an ON state. Furthermore, even if the pressing operation on the start operation surface 11 of the operation unit 10 in the first direction Y1 is subsequently released and the operation unit 10 returns to the neutral position as shown in Fig. 2, the pressing on the front side of the rotating member 30 is maintained and the traveling switch 40 remains in the ON state. On the other hand, when the kill operation surface 12 of the operation unit 10 is pressed in the second direction Y2, the rotating member 30 rotates clockwise as shown in Fig. 5, and the movable contact 41 connected to the rotating member 30 moves away from the fixed contact 42 and becomes non-contact, thereby entering the OFF state.

[0021] [Operation] Next, the operation when the above-mentioned switch device is operated will be described mainly with reference to Figures 2, 4 and 5. First, the operation when starting the motor of the motorcycle will be described.

[0022] When starting the prime mover, the driver presses the start operation surface 11 of the operation unit 10 in the first direction Y1 as shown in FIG. 4. As a result, the start switch 20 is pressed downward as shown by the arrow Y3 via a member such as a protrusion located on the back side of the start operation surface 11 of the operation unit 10, and is turned on. At this time, in response to the rotational swing of the operation unit 10 in the first direction Y1, the tip of the swing pin 13 remains in abutment and pressed against a first abutment surface near the front end of the rotating member 30 as shown in FIG. 4, and the movable contact 41 connected to the rotating member 30 comes into contact with the fixed contact 42 and is turned on. In this way, when the driver presses the start operation surface 11 in the first direction Y1, the start switch 20 and the traveling switch 40 are simultaneously turned on, and the prime mover is started.

[0023] After starting the prime mover, the driver releases the pressing operation of the start operation surface 11 of the operation unit 10 in the first direction Y1. Then, the rocker pin 13, which is pressed by the compression spring 14, moves to the neutral abutment surface, which is a concave portion, along the inclined surface of the first abutment surface with which the tip of the rocker pin 13 is in abutment on the abutment surface of the rotating member 30. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the tip of the rocker pin 13 moves to the concave portion of the rotating member 30, and the operation unit 10 returns to the neutral position. At this time, the rotation of the rotating member 30 is maintained, and the traveling switch 40 remains in the ON state. On the other hand, the starting switch 20 is released from the pressing by the back side of the start operation surface 11 of the operation unit 10, and therefore is in the OFF state. In this way, when the driver releases the operation by pressing the start operation surface 11 in the first direction Y1, the starting switch 20 is turned OFF, but the traveling switch 40 is maintained in the ON state, and the prime mover is maintained in a state in which it can run.

[0024] Thereafter, when the driver stops the traveling state, he / she presses the kill operation surface 12 of the operation unit 10 in the second direction Y2 as shown in FIG. 5. As a result, in response to the rotational swing of the operation unit 10 in the second direction Y2, the tip of the swing pin 13 abuts and presses the second abutment surface that is rearward of the rotation shaft 30a of the rotating member 30 as shown in FIG. 5, and the rotating member 30 rotates clockwise as shown by the arrow Y4. As a result, the traveling switch 40 is turned off as the movable contact 41 connected to the rotating member 30 is separated from the fixed contact 42 and is not in contact with the fixed contact 42. In this way, when the driver presses the kill operation surface 12 in the second direction Y2, the traveling switch 40 is turned off and the traveling state is stopped.

[0025] As described above, the switch device of the present invention can be equipped with two devices to be operated, namely, the start switch 20 and the traveling switch 40, which have two different contact structures. Therefore, one switch can be waterproofed to handle a microcurrent load, while the other can handle a large current with a metal contact. In addition, the switch device of the present invention is provided with a rotating member 30 with which the swing pin 13 abuts depending on the swing position of the operating unit 10, thereby improving the operability by the driver, realizing the return of the operating unit 10 to the neutral position and maintaining it in that position, and further realizing the contact structure of the traveling switch 40. As a result, the number of parts can be reduced, resulting in a smaller size and lower costs.

[0026] <Additional Notes> A part or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as follows: An outline of the operating device according to the present invention will be described below. However, the present invention is not limited to the following configuration. (Appendix 1) The first switch; A second switch having a contact structure different from that of the first switch; an operating portion that is swung from a neutral position in a first direction or in a second direction opposite to the first direction by an operation; a rotary member that rotates in response to a swing of the operating unit to switch the second switch between an on-state and an off-state; Equipped with When the operation unit is swung in the first direction, the first switch is turned on, and when the operation unit is swung in the second direction, the rotating member rotates to turn the second switch, which is in the on state, into the off state. Switch device. (Appendix 2) 2. A switch device according to claim 1, The operating portion is configured to return to the neutral position when the operating portion is swung in the first direction by an operation and then the operation is released, When the operation unit is swung in the second direction by an operation to rotate the rotating member, causing the second switch to be in an off state, and then the operation is released, the second switch is configured to remain in the off state. Switch device. (Appendix 3) 3. A switch device as claimed in claim 2, When the operating unit is swung from a neutral position in the first direction by operation, the first switch is turned on and the second switch is turned on, and thereafter, when the operation of the operating unit is released and the operating unit returns to the neutral position, the second switch is configured to remain in the on state. Switch device. (Appendix 4) 4. A switch device according to claim 3, The operation unit includes a swinging member that swings on a surface side opposite to an operation surface, and an elastic member that biases the swinging member against the rotating member so that the swinging member abuts against the rotating member. Switch device. (Appendix 5) 5. A switching device as claimed in claim 4, The contact surface of the rotating member against which the swinging member comes into contact is formed with contact points against which the swinging member comes into contact when the operating unit is located at a neutral position, a swinging position in the first direction, and a swinging position in the second direction, respectively. Switch device. (Appendix 6) 6. A switch device according to claim 5, When the operation unit is located in a neutral position, the contact point where the swinging member contacts the rotating member is configured to lock the swinging of the swinging member. Switch device. (Appendix 7) 6. A switch device according to claim 5, A contact point where the swinging member contacts the rotating member when the operating unit is located at a swinging position in the first direction is configured to swing the swinging member so that the operating unit returns to a neutral position. Switch device. (Appendix 8) 6. A switch device according to claim 5, When the operation unit is located at a pivot position in the second direction, the pivot member is in contact with the rotating member at a contact point where the pivot member is locked against pivoting. Switch device. (Appendix 9) 2. A switch device according to claim 1, The rotary member is provided with a movable contact of the second switch. Switch device. (Appendix 10) 2. A switch device according to claim 1, The first switch is configured with a rubber contact structure, The second switch is configured with a metal contact structure. Switch device. (Appendix 11) 2. A switch device according to claim 1, the first switch is a switch that issues a start command for a prime mover of a vehicle when in an on state, The second switch is a switch that issues a signal indicating that the prime mover of the vehicle is in a running state when the second switch is on. Switch device.

[0027] Although the present invention has been described with reference to the above-mentioned embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment. Various modifications that can be understood by a person skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present invention within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0028] 10 Control section 11 Start operation panel 12 Kill operation surface 13 Swing pin 14 Compression spring 20 Start switch 30 Rotating member 30a Rotating shaft 40 Travel switch 41 Movable contact 42 Fixed contacts

Claims

1. The first switch; A second switch having a contact structure different from that of the first switch; an operating portion that is swung from a neutral position in a first direction or in a second direction opposite to the first direction by an operation; a rotary member that rotates in response to a swing of the operating unit to switch the second switch between an on-state and an off-state; Equipped with When the operation unit is swung in the first direction, the first switch is turned on, and when the operation unit is swung in the second direction, the rotating member rotates to turn the second switch, which is in the on state, into the off state, The operating portion is configured to return to the neutral position when the operating portion is swung in the first direction by an operation and then the operation is released, When the operation unit is swung in the second direction by an operation to rotate the rotating member, so that the second switch is turned off, and then the operation is released, the second switch is configured to remain in the off state, When the operating unit is swung from the neutral position in the first direction by operation, the first switch is turned on and the second switch is turned on, and thereafter, when the operation of the operating unit is released and the operating unit returns to the neutral position, the second switch is configured to remain in the on state. Switch device.

2. 2. The switch device according to claim 1, The operation unit includes a swinging member that swings on a surface side opposite to an operation surface, and an elastic member that biases the swinging member against the rotating member so that the swinging member abuts against the rotating member. Switch device.

3. 3. The switch device according to claim 2, The contact surface of the rotating member against which the swinging member comes into contact is formed with contact points against which the swinging member comes into contact when the operating unit is located at a neutral position, a swinging position in the first direction, and a swinging position in the second direction, respectively. Switch device.

4. 4. The switch device according to claim 3, When the operation unit is located in a neutral position, the contact point where the swinging member contacts the rotating member is configured to lock the swinging of the swinging member. Switch device.

5. 4. The switch device according to claim 3, A contact point where the swinging member contacts the rotating member when the operating unit is located at a swing position in the first direction is configured to swing the swinging member so that the operating unit returns to a neutral position. Switch device.

6. 4. The switch device according to claim 3, When the operation unit is located at a pivot position in the second direction, the pivot member is in contact with the rotating member at a contact point where the pivot member is locked against pivoting. Switch device.

7. 2. The switch device according to claim 1, The rotary member is provided with a movable contact of the second switch. Switch device.

8. 2. The switch device according to claim 1, The first switch is configured with a rubber contact structure, The second switch is configured with a metal contact structure. Switch device.

9. 2. The switch device according to claim 1, the first switch is a switch that issues a start command for a prime mover of a vehicle when in an on state, The second switch is a switch that issues a signal indicating that the prime mover of the vehicle is in a running state when the second switch is on. Switch device.

10. The first switch; A second switch having a contact structure different from that of the first switch; an operating portion that is swung from a neutral position in a first direction or in a second direction opposite to the first direction by an operation; a rotary member that rotates in response to a swing of the operating unit to switch the second switch between an on-state and an off-state; Equipped with When the operation unit is swung in the first direction, the first switch is turned on, and when the operation unit is swung in the second direction, the rotating member rotates to turn the second switch, which is in the on state, into the off state, The first switch is configured with a rubber contact structure, The second switch is configured with a metal contact structure. Switch device.

11. The first switch; A second switch having a contact structure different from that of the first switch; an operating portion that is swung from a neutral position in a first direction or in a second direction opposite to the first direction by an operation; a rotary member that rotates in response to a swing of the operating unit to switch the second switch between an on-state and an off-state; Equipped with When the operation unit is swung in the first direction, the first switch is turned on, and when the operation unit is swung in the second direction, the rotating member rotates to turn the second switch, which is in the on state, into the off state, the first switch is a switch that issues a start command for a prime mover of a vehicle when in an on state, The second switch is a switch that issues a signal indicating that the prime mover of the vehicle is in a running state when the second switch is on. Switch device.

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