Shift device

Abstract

To increase strength of a storage body.SOLUTION: In a shift device 10, a lever 34 is stored in a plate 12. Here, the plate 12 is fit into a lower 24, and the lower 24 supports the plate 12. Therefore, the strength of the plate 12 can be increased by the lower 24.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a shift device in which a shift body is moved to change a shift position. [Background technology]

[0002] In the shift device described in Patent Document 1 below, a travel lever is housed in a main body case and is rotatably supported by the main body case.

[0003] In this shift device, the vehicle fixing portion is integrally formed with the main body case, and the main body case is fixed to the vehicle body at the vehicle fixing portion. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-203286 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In consideration of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a shift device that can increase the strength of the housing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A first aspect of the shift device of the present invention includes a shift body that can be moved to change the shift position, a housing that houses the shift body and supports the shift body so that the shift body can move, and a mounting body that is attached to the vehicle body and supports the housing body.

[0007] A shift device according to a second aspect of the present invention is the shift device according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the mounting body is fitted into the housing body.

[0008] A shift device according to a third aspect of the present invention is the shift device according to the second aspect of the present invention, wherein the mounting body is fitted onto the entire periphery of the housing body.

[0009] A fourth aspect of the shift device of the present invention is a shift device of any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, wherein the shift body has a supported portion supported by the housing, the housing is supported by the mounting body at a position between the supported portion, an operating portion operated by an occupant, and an abutting portion abutting against the housing at a position between the supported portion and the operating portion.

[0010] A shift device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the shift device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, wherein a distance between the abutting portion and a position where the housing is supported by the mounting body is smaller than a distance between the abutting portion and the supported portion.

[0011] A sixth aspect of the present invention provides the shift device of the fifth aspect of the present invention, wherein the abutting portion abuts against a position of the housing supported by the mounting body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] In the shift device of the first aspect of the present invention, the shift body is moved to change the shift position. The shift body is housed in a housing and is movably supported by the housing.

[0013] Here, the mounting body is attached to the vehicle body side, and the housing body is supported by the mounting body, so that the mounting body can increase the strength of the housing body.

[0014] In the shift device according to the second aspect of the present invention, the mounting body is fitted to the housing body, so that the strength of the housing body can be effectively increased by the mounting body.

[0015] In the shift device according to the third aspect of the present invention, the mounting body is fitted around the entire periphery of the housing body, which allows the mounting body to more effectively increase the strength of the housing body.

[0016] In the shift device according to the fourth aspect of the invention, the supported portion of the shift body is supported by the housing, and the operating portion of the shift body is operated by the vehicle occupant.

[0017] Here, the housing body is supported by the mounting body at a position between the supported portion and the operating portion, and the abutting portion of the shift body abuts against the housing body, so that the mounting body can bear the load on the housing body from the abutting portion of the shift body, thereby efficiently increasing the strength of the housing body.

[0018] In the shift device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the distance between the contact portion of the shift body and the support position of the housing body by the mounting body is smaller than the distance between the contact portion of the shift body and the supported portion of the shift body, so that the mounting body can effectively bear the load on the housing body from the contact portion of the shift body, and the strength of the housing body can be efficiently increased.

[0019] In the shift device according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the contact portion of the shift body contacts the support position of the housing body by the mounting body, which allows the mounting body to more effectively bear the load on the housing body from the contact portion of the shift body, thereby more efficiently increasing the strength of the housing body. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a shift device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is a perspective view seen from diagonally rear right, and FIG. 1B is a top view seen from above. [Figure 2] 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a shift device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from diagonally rear right. [Figure 3] (A) to (C) are perspective views showing the lower plate of the shift device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, where (A) is a view from the right rear diagonal, (B) is a view from the front upper diagonal, and (C) is a view from the rear lower diagonal. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are perspective views showing the upper plate of a shift device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 1A is a view seen from the rear right diagonally, and FIG. 1B is a view seen from the front right diagonally. [Figure 5] 1A and 1B are perspective views showing the lower part of a shift device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, where 1A is a view diagonally from the rear right, and 1B is a view from the right side. [Figure 6] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a shift device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the rear. [Figure 7] 10A and 10B are perspective views showing a shift device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, where 10A is a view seen from diagonally above the rear, and 10B is a view seen from diagonally below the rear. [Figure 8] (A) is an oblique view from the right rear showing the plate of the shift device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, (B) is an oblique view from the rear and above showing the lower part of the shift device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and (C) is an oblique view from the left and below showing the lower part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] [First embodiment] Fig. 1(A) shows a perspective view of a shift device 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention as seen from the right rear, and Fig. 1(B) shows a top view of the shift device 10 as seen from above. Fig. 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the shift device 10 as seen from the right rear. In the drawings, the front of the shift device 10 is indicated by an arrow FR, the left of the shift device 10 is indicated by an arrow LH, and the top of the shift device 10 is indicated by an arrow UP.

[0022] The shift device 10 according to this embodiment is attached to a console 40 (see FIG. 6) on the body side of a vehicle (automobile), and the front, left, and top of the shift device 10 face toward the front, left, and top of the vehicle, respectively.

[0023] As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B and FIG. 2, the shift device 10 is provided with a substantially rectangular box-shaped plate 12 made of resin as a housing.

[0024] A substantially rectangular box-shaped lower plate 12A (see FIGS. 3A to 3C) is provided as a second member at the lower portion of the plate 12, and the interior of the lower plate 12A is open to the upper side.

[0025] A plurality of (three in this embodiment) lateral projections 14 serving as second engagement portions are integrally formed on the upper end portions of the left and right surfaces of the lower plate 12A. The lateral projections 14 are arranged at equal intervals in the front-to-rear direction and each protrude outward in the left-to-right direction of the plate 12. The front portions of the lateral projections 14 are L-shaped columnar lateral projection pieces 14A, the rear portions of which are integrated with the lower plate 12A and have an interior that is open upward, downward, and forward. The rear portions of the lateral projections 14 are rectangular columnar lateral insertion posts 14B, which extend rearward from the tops of the lateral projection pieces 14A and are integrated with the lower plate 12A.

[0026] A plurality of rear projections 16 (two in this embodiment) serving as second engagement portions are integrally formed on the upper end of the rear surface of the lower plate 12A, and the rear projections 16 protrude toward the rear side of the lower plate 12A. An inner portion of the rear projections 16 (a portion on the inner side of the plate 12 in the left-right direction) is formed as an L-shaped columnar rear projection piece 16A, and an outer portion (a portion on the outer side of the plate 12 in the left-right direction) of the rear projection piece 16A is integral with the lower plate 12A, with the interior being open upward, downward, and toward the inner side of the plate 12 in the left-right direction. An outer portion of the rear projections 16 (a portion on the outer side of the plate 12 in the left-right direction) is formed as a rectangular columnar rear insertion pillar 16B, which extends outward in the left-right direction of the plate 12 from the upper portion of the rear projection piece 16A and is integral with the lower plate 12A.

[0027] A plurality of (two in this embodiment) L-shaped columnar front projections (not shown) are integrally formed on the front surface of the lower plate 12A as second engagement portions, and the front projections protrude forward of the upper plate 12B. The outer portions of the front projections (the outer portions of the plate 12 in the left-right direction) are integral with the lower plate 12A, and the interior of the front projections is open upward, downward, and inward in the left-right direction of the plate 12.

[0028] A cylindrical rotating shaft 12C (see Figure 6) serving as a support is fixed to the left and right surfaces of the lower plate 12A at the lower center in the front-to-rear direction, and the pair of rotating shafts 12C are arranged coaxially with their axial directions aligned in the left-to-right direction.

[0029] An upper plate 12B (see FIGS. 4A and 4B) having a substantially rectangular box shape is provided as a first member on the upper portion of the plate 12. The front and rear ends of the upper plate 12B are rectangular pillar-shaped, and the portion other than the front and rear ends is substantially box-shaped. The interior of the upper plate 12B is open downward, and the upper wall of the upper plate 12B is curved upward in a convex shape.

[0030] A plurality of lateral protrusions 18 (three in this embodiment) serving as first engagement portions are integrally formed on the lower end of each of the left and right surfaces of the upper plate 12B. The lateral protrusions 18 are arranged at equal intervals in the front-to-rear direction and each protrude outward in the left-to-right direction of the plate 12. The front portion of each lateral protrusion 18 is an L-shaped columnar lateral protrusion piece 18A, the rear portion of which is integrated with the upper plate 12B and has an interior that is open upward, downward, and forward. The rear portion of each lateral protrusion 18 is generally rectangular columnar, and the rear portion of each lateral protrusion 18 protrudes downward relative to the lateral protrusion piece 18A and therefore protrudes downward from the upper plate 12B. A rectangular columnar lateral insertion hole 18B is formed in the rear portion of each lateral protrusion 18 below the lateral protrusion piece 18A. The lateral insertion hole 18B extends in the front-to-rear direction and is open forward and inward in the left-to-right direction of the plate 12.

[0031] A plurality of rear protrusions 20 (two in this embodiment) serving as first engagement portions are integrally formed on the rear surface of the upper plate 12B, and the rear protrusions 20 protrude toward the rear side of the upper plate 12B. An inner portion of the rear protrusions 20 (a portion on the inner side of the plate 12 in the left-right direction) is formed as an L-shaped columnar rear protrusion piece 20A, and an outer portion (a portion on the outer side of the plate 12 in the left-right direction) of the rear protrusion piece 20A is integrated with the upper plate 12B, and the interior is open upward, downward, and toward the inner side of the plate 12 in the left-right direction. An outer portion of the rear protrusions 20 (a portion on the outer side of the plate 12 in the left-right direction) is formed in a generally rectangular columnar shape, and the outer portion of the rear protrusions 20 protrudes downward relative to the rear protrusion piece 20A and protrudes downward from the upper plate 12B. A rectangular column-shaped rear insertion hole 20B is formed in the outer part of the rear convex portion 20, below the rear convex piece 20A, and the rear insertion hole 20B extends in the left-right direction and is open to the front and to the inside of the plate 12 in the left-right direction.

[0032] A plurality of (two in this embodiment) L-shaped columnar front protrusions 22 serving as first engagement portions are integrally formed on the front surface of the upper plate 12B, and the front protrusions 22 protrude to the front side of the upper plate 12B. The outer portions of the front protrusions 22 (the outer portions of the plate 12 in the left-right direction) are integral with the upper plate 12B, and the interiors of the front protrusions 22 are open upward, downward, and inward in the left-right direction of the plate 12.

[0033] The upper plate 12B is slid forward relative to the lower plate 12A and is engaged with the lower plate 12A.

[0034] The lateral insertion posts 14B of the lateral projections 14 of the lower plate 12A are inserted from the front into the lateral insertion holes 18B of the lateral convex portions 18 of the upper plate 12B, and the lateral insertion posts 14B and the lateral insertion holes 18B are fitted together (in surface contact) on the upper side, lower side, and outer side of the plate 12 in the left-right direction. The rear insertion posts 16B of the rear projections 16 of the lower plate 12A are inserted from the front into the rear insertion holes 20B of the rear convex portions 20 of the upper plate 12B, and the rear insertion posts 16B and the rear insertion holes 20B are fitted together (in surface contact) on the upper side, lower side, and rear side. This restricts the up-down, left-right, and forward movement of the upper plate 12B relative to the lower plate 12A.

[0035] The horizontal projection 14A of the horizontal protrusion 14 of the lower plate 12A is in contact with the underside of the horizontal projection 18A of the horizontal protrusion 18 of the upper plate 12B, and the horizontal projection 14A and the horizontal projection 18A have their respective inner peripheral surfaces flush with each other, forming a rectangular plate-shaped internal space. The rear projection 16A of the rear projection 16 of the lower plate 12A is in contact with the underside of the rear projection 20A of the rear protrusion 20 of the upper plate 12B, and the rear projection 16A and the rear projection 20A have their respective inner peripheral surfaces flush with each other, forming a rectangular plate-shaped internal space. The front projection of the lower plate 12A is located directly below the front projection 22 of the upper plate 12B.

[0036] A resin lower section 24 (see FIGS. 5A and 5B) having a generally rectangular cylindrical shape is provided around the periphery of the plate 12 as an attachment body, and the lower section 24 slides upward relative to the plate 12, with the upper plate 12B and the lower plate 12A of the plate 12 fitted inside. The lower section 24 supports the plate 12 in the front-rear and left-right directions, and the lower section 24 has greater strength and rigidity than the plate 12 (the upper plate 12B and the lower plate 12A).

[0037] A plurality of (three in this embodiment) substantially rectangular column-shaped lateral restriction holes 26 are formed in each of the left and right walls of the lower 24 as restriction portions, and the plurality of lateral restriction holes 26 are arranged at equal intervals in the front-rear direction. The lateral restriction holes 26 are open to the inside and upper sides of the lower 24 in the left-right direction, and the portions of the lateral restriction holes 26 on the outside of the lower 24 in the left-right direction are enlarged forward. The lateral protrusions 14 of the lower plate 12A and the lateral convex portions 18 of the upper plate 12B are inserted into the lateral restriction holes 26 from above, and the lateral protrusions 14 and the lateral convex portions 18 are fitted (in surface contact) with the lateral restriction holes 26 at the front, rear, outside, and lower sides of the lower 24 in the left-right direction. Therefore, movement of the lateral protrusions 14 and the lateral convex portions 18 in the front-rear direction, left-right direction, and downward direction is restricted, thereby restricting movement of the plate 12 in the front-rear direction, left-right direction, and downward direction. Furthermore, the left and right walls of the lower 24 have portions in front and behind the lateral restriction hole 26 at the center in the front-rear direction that protrude upward to increase their height.

[0038] A generally rectangular restricting plate 28 serving as a restricting portion is formed on the outer side of the lateral restricting hole 26 of the lower 24 in the left-right direction, and the restricting plate 28 protrudes upward from the lower 24. A trapezoidal columnar restricting claw 28A is integrally formed on the inner surface of the restricting plate 28 in the left-right direction of the lower 24, and the restricting claw 28A has an upper surface that is inclined downward and toward the inner side of the left-right direction of the lower 24, and a lower surface that is disposed vertically in the up-down direction. When the lateral protrusion 14 of the lower plate 12A and the lateral convex portion 18 of the upper plate 12B are inserted into the lateral restricting hole 26, the restricting claw 28A abuts against the lateral protrusion 14 and the lateral convex portion 18, and the restricting plate 28 is elastically deformed outward in the left-right direction of the lower 24. When the lateral projections 14 and the lateral convex portions 18 are inserted into the lateral restriction holes 26, the restriction claws 28A are released from contact with the lateral projections 14 and the lateral convex portions 18, and the restriction plate 28 is elastically restored to its original position inward in the left-right direction of the lower 24, so that the lower surfaces of the restriction claws 28A are locked with the upper surfaces of the lateral convex portions 18. As a result, the upward movement of the lateral projections 14 and the lateral convex portions 18 is locked, and the upward movement of the plate 12 is restricted.

[0039] A plurality of (two in this embodiment) rear restriction holes 30, each having a substantially rectangular columnar shape, are formed in the rear wall of the lower 24 as restriction portions. The rear restriction holes 30 are open to the front and top, and their rear portions are enlarged inward in the left-right direction of the lower 24. The rear protrusions 16 of the lower plate 12A and the rear convex portions 20 of the upper plate 12B are inserted into the rear restriction holes 30 from above, and the rear protrusions 16 and the rear convex portions 20 are fitted (in surface contact) with the rear restriction holes 30 on the left, right, rear, and bottom sides. Therefore, the left-right, front-rear, and downward movement of the rear protrusions 16 and the rear convex portions 20 is restricted, and the left-right, front-rear, and downward movement of the plate 12 is restricted.

[0040] A plurality of (two in this embodiment) substantially rectangular column-shaped front restriction holes 32 are formed in the front wall of the lower 24 as restriction portions. The front restriction holes 32 are open to the rear and upper sides, and the front portions are enlarged inward in the left-right direction of the lower 24. The front protruding pieces of the lower plate 12A and the front convex pieces 22 of the upper plate 12B are inserted into the front restriction holes 32 from above, and the front protruding pieces and the front convex pieces 22 are fitted (in surface contact) with the front restriction holes 32 on the left, right, and front sides. Therefore, movement of the front protruding pieces and the front convex pieces 22 in the left-right and front-rear directions is restricted, and movement of the plate 12 in the left-right and front-rear directions is restricted.

[0041] A generally rectangular mounting plate 24A is integrally formed at the front and rear of the left and right walls of the lower section 24 as a mounting portion, and the mounting plate 24A protrudes outward in the left-right direction of the lower section 24. The mounting plate 24A is fastened and fixed to the console 40 from below with screws 42, whereby the lower section 24 is attached to the console 40 and the upper wall of the plate 12 is exposed from the console 40 to the interior of the vehicle.

[0042] A lever 34 (see FIG. 6) serving as a shift body is housed within the plate 12, and the lever 34 has a generally rectangular columnar shape except for its upper portion. Cylindrical rotating barrels 34B serving as supported portions are integrally formed on the left and right sides of the lower end of the lever 34, and the pair of rotating barrels 34B are arranged coaxially with their axial directions aligned left and right. A rotating shaft 12C of the plate 12 (lower plate 12A) is fitted within the rotating barrel 34B, and the lever 34 is supported so as to be rotatable (movable) in the front-rear direction around the rotating shaft 12C. The lever 34 penetrates the upper wall of the plate 12 so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction, and a generally rectangular parallelepiped knob 34A serving as an operating portion is provided on the upper portion of the lever 34. Lever 34 can be rotated by a vehicle occupant (particularly the driver) at knob 34A, and when lever 34 is rotated, the shift position of lever 34 is changed from the front to the rear to R position (reverse position), H position (home position), and D position (drive position).

[0043] A rectangular abutment frame 34C serving as an abutment portion is integrally provided at the vertically intermediate portion of the lever 34, and the abutment frame 34C protrudes in the front-rear and left-right directions. The abutment frame 34C extends to the left and right walls of the plate 12, and abuts against the left and right walls of the plate 12. Furthermore, when the lever 34 is rotated forward, the abutment frame 34C abuts against the front wall of the plate 12, and when the lever 34 is rotated rearward, the abutment frame 34C abuts against the rear wall of the plate 12. The portion of the plate 12 that the abutment frame 34C abuts against is supported (abuts) by the lower section 24 of the plate 12.

[0044] Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

[0045] In the shift device 10 configured as described above, the lateral protrusions 14 of the lower plate 12A and the lateral convex portions 18 of the upper plate 12B are inserted into the lateral regulating holes 26 of the lower 24, the rear protrusions 16 of the lower plate 12A and the rear convex portions 20 of the upper plate 12B are inserted into the rear regulating holes 30 of the lower 24, and the front protruding pieces 22 of the lower plate 12A and the upper convex pieces 12B are inserted into the front regulating holes 32 of the lower 24, and the plate 12 (upper plate 12B and lower plate 12A) is fitted into the lower 24, and the lower 24 supports the plate 12 in the front-to-back and left-to-right directions.

[0046] As described above, the lower section 24 supports the plate 12. Therefore, the lower section 24 can increase the strength and rigidity of the plate 12, and the strength and rigidity of the plate 12 itself can be reduced, allowing the plate 12 to be made smaller.

[0047] Furthermore, the plate 12 is fitted into the lower section 24. Therefore, the strength and rigidity of the plate 12 can be effectively increased by the lower section 24.

[0048] Moreover, the entire periphery of the plate 12 is fitted into the lower section 24. Therefore, the strength and rigidity of the plate 12 can be increased more effectively by the lower section 24.

[0049] Furthermore, the plate 12 is supported (fitted) by the lower 24 at a position between the rotating barrel 34B (central axis) of the lever 34 and the knob 34A, and the abutment frame 34C of the lever 34 abuts against the plate 12. Therefore, when an operating force is applied to the lever 34, the lower 24 can bear the load from the abutment frame 34C of the lever 34 to the plate 12, efficiently increasing the strength and rigidity of the plate 12. Moreover, the load input to the rotating barrel 34B of the lever 34 and the rotation shaft 12C of the plate 12 can be reduced.

[0050] Furthermore, the distance between the abutment frame 34C of the lever 34 and the support position (fitting position) of the plate 12 by the lower 24 is made shorter than the distance between the rotating barrel 34B (center axis) of the lever 34. This allows the lower 24 to effectively bear the load from the abutment frame 34C of the lever 34 to the plate 12, more efficiently increasing the strength and rigidity of the plate 12. Moreover, the load input to the rotating barrel 34B of the lever 34 and the rotating shaft 12C of the plate 12 can be further reduced.

[0051] Moreover, the abutment frame 34C of the lever 34 abuts against the support position (fitting position) of the lower part 24 of the plate 12. Therefore, the load applied to the plate 12 from the abutment frame 34C of the lever 34 can be more effectively received by the lower part 24, and the strength and rigidity of the plate 12 can be more efficiently increased. Moreover, the load input to the rotating barrel 34B of the lever 34 and the rotating shaft 12C of the plate 12 can be further reduced.

[0052] [Second embodiment] Figure 7(A) shows a perspective view of a shift device 50 according to a second embodiment of the present invention as viewed from diagonally above and behind, and Figure 7(B) shows a perspective view of the shift device 50 as viewed from diagonally below and behind.

[0053] The shift device 50 according to this embodiment has substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but differs in the following respects.

[0054] As shown in Figures 7(A) and (B), in the shift device 50 according to this embodiment, the lower 24 (see Figures 8(B) and (C)) is slid downward relative to the plate 12 (see Figure 8(A)), and the upper plate 12B and the lower plate 12A of the plate 12 are fitted inside.

[0055] The lateral restriction holes 26 of the lower 24 are open downward. The lateral protrusions 14 of the lower plate 12A and the lateral convex portions 18 of the upper plate 12B are inserted into the lateral restriction holes 26 from below, and the lateral protrusions 14 and the lateral convex portions 18 are fitted (in surface contact) with the lateral restriction holes 26 at the front, rear, left-right outer sides, and upper side of the lower 24. Therefore, movement of the lateral protrusions 14 and the lateral convex portions 18 in the front-rear, left-right, and upward directions is restricted, and movement of the plate 12 in the front-rear, left-right, and upward directions is restricted.

[0056] The restricting plate 28 of the lower section 24 protrudes below the lower section 24, and the restricting claws 28A of the restricting plate 28 are inclined such that the lower surface thereof slopes inward in the left-right direction of the lower section 24 as it extends upward, and the upper surface thereof is disposed perpendicular to the up-down direction. When the lateral protrusions 14 of the lower plate 12A and the lateral convex portions 18 of the upper plate 12B are inserted into the lateral restricting holes 26, the restricting claws 28A come into contact with the lateral protrusions 14 and the lateral convex portions 18, and the restricting plate 28 is elastically deformed outward in the left-right direction of the lower section 24. When the lateral protrusions 14 and the lateral convex portions 18 are inserted into the lateral restricting holes 26, the restricting claws 28A are released from contact with the lateral protrusions 14 and the lateral convex portions 18, and the restricting plate 28 is elastically restored inward in the left-right direction of the lower section 24, whereby the upper surfaces of the restricting claws 28A engage with the lower surfaces of the lateral protrusions 14 and the lateral convex portions 18. Therefore, the downward movement of the lateral projection 14 and the lateral protrusion 18 is stopped, and the downward movement of the plate 12 is restricted.

[0057] The rear restriction hole 30 of the lower 24 is open downward. The rear protrusion 16 of the lower plate 12A and the rear convex portion 20 of the upper plate 12B are inserted into the rear restriction hole 30 from below, and the rear protrusion 16 and the rear convex portion 20 are fitted (in surface contact) with the rear restriction hole 30 on the left, right, rear, and upper sides. Therefore, the movement of the rear protrusion 16 and the rear convex portion 20 in the left-right, front-rear, and upward directions is restricted, and the movement of the plate 12 in the left-right, front-rear, and upward directions is restricted.

[0058] The front restriction hole 32 of the lower 24 is open downward. The front protrusion of the lower plate 12A and the front convex piece 22 of the upper plate 12B are inserted into the front restriction hole 32 from below, and the front protrusion and the front convex piece 22 are fitted (in surface contact) with the front restriction hole 32 on the left, right, and front sides. Therefore, the movement of the front protrusion and the front convex piece 22 in the left-right and front-rear directions is restricted, and the movement of the upper plate 12B in the left-right and front-rear directions is restricted.

[0059] The mounting plate 24A of the lower section 24 is fastened to the console 40 from above with screws 42, thereby attaching the lower section 24 to the console 40 and exposing the upper wall of the plate 12 from the console 40 to the interior of the vehicle.

[0060] Here, this embodiment can also achieve the same functions and effects as the first embodiment.

[0061] In the first and second embodiments, the contact frame 34C of the lever 34 contacts the support position (fitting position) of the lower section 24 of the plate 12. However, the contact frame 34C of the lever 34 may contact above or below the support position (fitting position) of the lower section 24 of the plate 12.

[0062] Furthermore, in the first and second embodiments, at least one of the front and rear surfaces of the lateral protrusions 14 of the lower plate 12A and the lateral convex portions 18 of the upper plate 12B may be inclined in the vertical direction, and at least one of the front and rear surfaces of the lateral restriction holes 26 of the lower 24 may be inclined in the vertical direction. Then, by fitting the inclined surfaces of the lateral protrusions 14 and the lateral convex portions 18 with the inclined surfaces of the lateral restriction holes 26, rattle in the vertical direction between the lower 24 and the lower plate 12A and the upper plate 12B can be effectively suppressed.

[0063] Furthermore, in the first and second embodiments, a crushing rib may be formed to protrude from at least one of the front and rear surfaces of the lateral projection 14 of the lower plate 12A and the lateral convex portion 18 of the upper plate 12B, or from at least one of the front and rear surfaces of the lateral restriction hole 26 of the lower 24. Then, with the crushing rib crushed, the front and rear surfaces of the lateral projection 14 and the lateral convex portion 18 are fitted into the front and rear surfaces of the lateral restriction hole 26, respectively, thereby effectively suppressing backlash in the front-to-rear direction between the lower 24 and the lower plate 12A and the upper plate 12B.

[0064] In the first and second embodiments, the lever 34 is rotated. However, the lever 34 may be slid or rotated (moved) around the central axis.

[0065] Furthermore, in the first and second embodiments, the shift devices 10, 50 are installed in the console of the vehicle. However, the shift devices 10, 50 may be installed in other parts of the vehicle (on the vehicle body side, such as the instrument panel or the steering column). [Explanation of symbols]

[0066] 10 shift device, 12 plate (housing body), 24 lower (mounting body), 34 lever (shift body), 34A knob (operating portion), 34B rotating cylinder (supported portion), 34C contact frame (contact portion), 40 console (vehicle body side), 50 shift device

Claims

1. a shift body that is moved to change the shift position; a housing body in which the shift body is housed and in which the shift body is movably supported; a mounting body attached to the vehicle body side and supporting the housing body; Equipped with The shift body is a supported portion rotatably supported by the container; the container is supported by the mounting body at a position between the supported portion and the mounting body, and an operating portion is operated by an occupant; a contact portion that contacts the container at a position between the supported portion and the operating portion; A shift device having:

2. A shift body that is moved to change the shift position; a housing body in which the shift body is housed and in which the shift body is movably supported; a mounting body attached to the vehicle body side and supporting the housing body; Equipped with The shift body is a supported portion supported by the container; the container is supported by the mounting body at a position between the supported portion and the mounting body, and an operating portion is operated by an occupant; a contact portion that contacts the housing at a position between the supported portion and the operating portion, and that makes the distance between the contact portion and a support position of the housing by the mounting body smaller than the distance between the contact portion and the operating portion; A shift device having:

3. A shift device as described in claim 2, wherein the abutment portion abuts against a support position provided by the mounting body of the housing.

4. A shift device described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the mounting body is fitted into the housing body.

5. A shift device as described in claim 4, wherein the mounting body is fitted around the entire circumference of the container.

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