Combination switch cover
The combination switch cover addresses the issue of water accumulation by incorporating drainage holes and rib structures to efficiently discharge water, enhancing water management.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/KR2025/006881
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-05-27
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-04
AI Technical Summary
Conventional combination switch covers lack a drainage structure, making it difficult to drain water that enters the gap between the switch cover and the lever.
A combination switch cover design featuring a base portion, peripheral and lever portions with drainage holes, and rib structures to facilitate the discharge of water through strategically positioned holes and grooves, allowing water to flow out by gravity.
Effectively drains water that accumulates between the switch cover and lever, preventing moisture buildup and ensuring efficient water removal.
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Abstract
Description
combination switch cover
[0001] The present invention relates to a combination switch cover. In particular, the present invention relates to a combination switch cover capable of draining water that flows into the combination switch cover.
[0002] Conventional combination switch covers do not have a separate drainage structure, so if water enters the gap between the combination switch cover and the lever, it is difficult to drain it.
[0003] The present invention aims to discharge water flowing between a combination switch cover and a lever.
[0004] A combination switch cover may be provided, including a base portion formed to extend in the left and right directions; a peripheral portion formed to protrude forward from a peripheral portion of the base portion; a left lever portion formed to extend from a left side of the peripheral portion; and a right lever portion formed to extend from a right side of the peripheral portion, wherein the left lever portion includes a left lever peripheral member; and a left lever drainage hole penetrating through a lower portion of the left lever peripheral member, and the right lever portion includes a right lever peripheral member; and a right lever drainage hole penetrating through a lower portion of the right lever peripheral member.
[0005] The effects of the combination switch cover according to the present invention are described as follows.
[0006] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, water flowing between the combination switch cover and the lever can be discharged.
[0007] Further scope of the applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description below. However, since various modifications and variations within the spirit and scope of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, such as preferred embodiments of the present invention, are given by way of example only.
[0008] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a combination switch cover (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] Fig. 2 is a drawing showing the front view of the combination switch cover (10) of Fig. 1.
[0010] Fig. 3 is a drawing showing the rear view of the combination switch cover (10) of Fig. 1.
[0011] Fig. 4 is a drawing showing the right side of the combination switch cover (10) of Fig. 1.
[0012] Figure 5 is an enlarged drawing of part A of the combination switch cover (10) of Figure 2.
[0013] Figure 6 is an enlarged drawing showing part B of the combination switch cover (10) of Figure 2.
[0014] Figure 7 is an enlarged drawing showing part C of the combination switch cover (10) of Figure 2.
[0015] Fig. 8 is a drawing showing the path through which water that has entered the combination switch cover (10) of Fig. 1 is drained.
[0016]
[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, identical or similar components will be given the same reference numbers and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the convenience of writing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves. In addition, the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.
[0018] Terms that include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.
[0019] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may also be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.
[0020] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
[0021] In this application, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.
[0022] For convenience of explanation, the sizes of components in the drawings may be exaggerated or reduced. For example, the sizes and thicknesses of each component shown in the drawings are arbitrarily indicated for convenience of explanation, and thus the present invention is not necessarily limited to what is shown.
[0023] In the following examples, when it is said that areas, components, etc. are connected, it includes not only cases where the areas or components are directly connected, but also cases where other areas or components are interposed between the areas or components and are indirectly connected.
[0024] Fig. 1 is a drawing showing a combination switch cover (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The combination switch cover (10) can be placed in a vehicle in a form in which the upper portion is inclined relatively rearward compared to the lower portion.
[0025] As illustrated in Fig. 1, the combination switch cover (10) may include a base portion (100). The base portion (100) may be positioned at the rear of the combination switch (not illustrated) to support the combination switch.
[0026] The base portion (100) may include a base plate (110). The base plate (110) may be in the form of a flat plate. The base plate (110) may be formed to extend in the left-right direction and the up-down direction. The base plate (110) may be formed such that the left-right length is relatively longer than the up-down length.
[0027] The base portion (100) may include a drain hole (120). The drain hole (120) may be formed by penetrating the base plate (110) in the front-back direction. Water flowing into the combination switch cover (10) may be discharged to the rear of the combination switch cover (10) through the drain hole (120).
[0028] For example, the drain hole (120) may be formed in a square shape. For example, the length of one side of the drain hole (120) may be 3 mm to 3.5 mm.
[0029] The base portion (100) may include a steering hole (130). The steering hole (130) may be formed by penetrating the base plate (110) in the front-rear direction. The steering hole (130) may be formed so that the lower portion is open. The steering hole (130) may be positioned at the center of the base portion (100). A steering wheel (not shown) may be installed in the steering hole (130).
[0030] The combination switch cover (10) may include a peripheral portion (200). The peripheral portion (200) may be formed to protrude forward from the peripheral portion of the base plate (110).
[0031] The perimeter (200) may include a lower perimeter member (210). The lower perimeter member (210) may be formed to extend forward from the lower end of the base plate (110). The lower perimeter member (210) may be formed to extend in the left-right direction.
[0032] The lower circumference member (210) can be divided into a lower circumference member left portion (210A) and a lower circumference member right portion (210B) with a steering hole (130) in between. The lower circumference member left portion (210A) can be arranged at the lower left of the base plate (110), and the lower circumference member right portion (210B) can be arranged at the lower right of the base plate (110).
[0033] The perimeter (200) may include a left perimeter member (220). The left perimeter member (220) may be formed to extend forward from the left end of the base plate (110). The left perimeter member (220) may be formed to extend in the vertical direction. The lower end of the left perimeter member (220) may be connected to the left end of the lower perimeter member (210). The lower end of the left perimeter member (220) may be connected to the left portion (210A) of the lower perimeter member.
[0034] The perimeter (200) may include a right perimeter member (230). The right perimeter member (230) may be formed to extend forward from the right end of the base plate (110). The right perimeter member (230) may be formed to extend in the vertical direction. The lower end of the right perimeter member (230) may be connected to the right end of the lower perimeter member (210). The lower end of the right perimeter member (230) may be connected to the right portion (210B) of the lower perimeter member.
[0035] The perimeter (200) may include an upper perimeter member (240). The upper perimeter member (240) may be formed to extend forward from the upper end of the base plate (110). The upper perimeter member (240) may be formed to extend left and right. The left end of the upper perimeter member (240) may be connected to the upper end of the left perimeter member (220). The right end of the upper perimeter member (240) may be connected to the upper end of the right perimeter member (230).
[0036] The perimeter (200) may include a steering perimeter member (250). The steering perimeter member (250) may be formed along the perimeter of the steering hole (130). The steering perimeter member (250) may be formed to extend forward from the base plate (110). The lower left side of the steering perimeter member (250) may be connected to the left side of the lower perimeter member (210A). The lower right side of the steering perimeter member (250) may be connected to the right side of the lower perimeter member (210B).
[0037] The combination switch cover (10) may include a left lever portion (300). The left lever portion (300) may be formed by extending to the left from the left circumferential member (220). The left lever portion (300) may be positioned on the upper portion of the left circumferential member (220).
[0038] The left lever portion (300) may include a left lever circumference member (310). The left lever circumference member (310) may be formed to extend to the left from the upper portion of the left circumference member (220). The cross-section of the left lever circumference member (310) may have a shape that includes at least a portion of a circle. For example, the cross-section of the left lever circumference member (310) may have an arc shape. The left circumference member (220) may be formed to be convex toward the rear.
[0039] The left lever portion (300) may include a left lever drain hole (320). The left lever drain hole (320) may be formed at the lower portion of the left lever circumference member (310). The left lever drain hole (320) may pass through the left lever circumference member (310).
[0040] The left lever portion (300) may include a left lever installation groove (330). The left lever installation groove (330) may be formed to be open in the left, right, and front directions. A left lever (not shown) may be installed in the left lever installation groove (330). Water may flow between the left lever (not shown) and the left lever circumference member (310).
[0041] The combination switch cover (10) may include a right lever portion (400). The right lever portion (400) may be formed by extending to the right from the right circumference member (230). The right lever portion (400) may be positioned on the upper portion of the right circumference member (230).
[0042] The right lever portion (400) may include a right lever circumference member (410). The right lever circumference member (410) may be formed to extend to the right from the upper portion of the right circumference member (230). The cross-section of the right lever circumference member (410) may have a shape that includes at least a portion of a circle. For example, the cross-section of the right lever circumference member (410) may have an arc shape. The right circumference member (230) may be formed to be convex toward the rear.
[0043] The right lever portion (400) may include a right lever drain hole (420). The right lever drain hole (420) may be formed at the lower portion of the right lever circumference member (410). The right lever drain hole (420) may pass through the right lever circumference member (410).
[0044] The right lever portion (400) may include a right lever installation groove (430). The right lever installation groove (430) may be formed to be open in the left, right, and front directions. A right lever (not shown) may be installed in the right lever installation groove (430). Water may flow between the right lever (not shown) and the right lever circumference member (410).
[0045] The drain hole (120) can be positioned below the left lever drain hole (320) or the right lever drain hole (420).
[0046] Fig. 2 is a drawing showing a front view of the combination switch cover (10) of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a drawing showing a rear view of the combination switch cover (10) of Fig. 1.
[0047] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the steering circumference member (250) may include a first steering circumference member (251). The first steering circumference member (251) may be formed in the shape of an arc. For example, one end of the first steering circumference member (251) may be spaced apart from the right end of the left side of the lower circumference member (210A, see FIG. 1), and the other end of the first steering circumference member (251) may be connected to the left end of the right side of the lower circumference member (210B, see FIG. 1).
[0048] The steering hole (130) may include a first steering hole (131). The first steering hole (131) may be formed in a circular shape by the first steering circumference member (251).
[0049] The steering circumference member (250) may include a second steering circumference member (252). The second steering circumference member (252) may be connected to the first steering circumference member (251). For example, the second steering circumference member (252) may be formed to extend from one end of the first steering circumference member (251) to the right end of the left side of the lower circumference member (210A, see FIG. 1). The second steering circumference member (252) may form an angle with respect to the up-down direction. For example, the second steering circumference member (252) may be formed to be inclined to the left as it goes downward.
[0050] The second steering circumference member (252) can be arranged spaced apart from the other end of the first steering circumference member (251).
[0051] The steering hole (130) may include a second steering hole (132). The second steering hole (132) may be formed between the other end of the second steering circumference member (252) and the first steering circumference member (251). The upper portion of the second steering hole (132) may be in communication with the first steering hole (131). The lower portion of the second steering hole (132) may be open.
[0052] The longitudinal direction of the left lever (not shown) installed in the left lever portion (300) may be referred to as a first direction (D1). The first direction (D1) may be a direction from the left lever portion (300) toward the steering hole (130).
[0053] The longitudinal direction of the right lever (not shown) installed in the right lever portion (400) may be referred to as the second direction (D2). The second direction (D2) may be the direction from the right lever portion (400) toward the steering hole (130).
[0054] The combination switch cover (10) may include a rib portion (500). The rib portion (500) may reinforce the base plate (110). The rib portion (500) may include a left rib portion (500A) arranged on the left side of the base plate (110). The rib portion (500) may include a right rib portion (500B) arranged on the right side of the base plate (110).
[0055] The left rib portion (500A) may include a left rib (510). The left rib (510) may be formed to protrude forward from the base plate (110). The left rib (510) may be formed to extend in a direction parallel to the first direction (D1). The left rib (510) may be formed to extend from the left circumference member (220) toward the steering circumference member (250). For example, the left rib (510) may be formed to extend from the left circumference member (220) toward the second steering circumference member (252). For example, the left rib (510) may be disposed below the left lever portion (300).
[0056] The right rib portion (500B) may include a right rib (530). The right rib (530) may be formed to protrude forward from the base plate (110). The right rib (530) may be formed to extend in a direction parallel to the second direction (D2). The right rib (530) may be formed to extend from the right circumference member (230) toward the steering circumference member (250). For example, the right rib (530) may be formed to extend from the right circumference member (230) to the first steering circumference member (251). For example, the right rib (530) may be positioned lower than the right lever portion (400).
[0057] The right rib portion (500B) may include a reinforcing rib (520). The reinforcing rib (520) may be formed to protrude forward from the base plate (110). The reinforcing rib (520) may be formed to extend in a direction parallel to the second direction (D2). The reinforcing rib (520) may be formed to extend from the right circumference member (230) toward the steering circumference member (250). The reinforcing rib (520) may be positioned above the right rib (530). The reinforcing rib (520) may be positioned below the right lever drain hole (420).
[0058] Unlike what has been described, the left rib portion (500A) may include a reinforcing rib (520). In this case, the reinforcing rib (520) may be formed to extend in a direction parallel to the first direction (D1).
[0059] As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, the base portion (100) may include a recessed portion (140). The recessed portion (140) may be formed by recessing toward the rear of the base plate (110). The recessed portion (140) may be positioned between the left circumferential member (220) and the steering circumferential member (250). For example, the recessed portion (140) may be positioned on the right side of the left rib (510).
[0060] The recessed portion (140) may include a recessed portion body (141). The recessed portion body (141) may be formed concavely with respect to the front surface of the base plate (110) and convexly with respect to the rear surface of the base plate (110). For example, the recessed portion body (141) may be formed in a square shape.
[0061] The main body of the recessed part (141) can form an internal space (142) of the recessed part. The internal space (142) of the recessed part can be formed with the front side open.
[0062] The base portion (100) may include a plurality of drain holes (120). At least one of the first drain hole (121), the second drain hole (122), the third drain hole (123), the fourth drain hole (124), the fifth drain hole (125), the sixth drain hole (126), and the seventh drain hole (127) may refer to a drain hole (120).
[0063] The first drain hole (121), the second drain hole (122), the third drain hole (123), and the fourth drain hole (124) may be arranged on the left side of the base plate (110). The first drain hole (121), the second drain hole (122), the third drain hole (123), and the fourth drain hole (124) may be arranged between the left circumference member (220) and the steering circumference member (250).
[0064] The first drain hole (121) may be positioned above the left rib (510). The first drain hole (121) may be positioned below the left lever drain hole (320).
[0065] The second drain hole (122) may be positioned above the left side of the lower circumference member (210A). The second drain hole (122) may be positioned below the first drain hole (121). The second drain hole (122) may be positioned between the left rib (510) and the left side of the lower circumference member (210A).
[0066] The third drain hole (123) may be positioned above the left side (210A) of the lower circumference member. The third drain hole (123) may be positioned spaced to the right of the second drain hole (122). The third drain hole (123) may be positioned between the recessed portion (140) and the left side (210A) of the lower circumference member.
[0067] The fourth drain hole (124) may be formed at the lower portion of the recessed body (141). For example, the fourth drain hole (124) may penetrate the rear surface of the recessed body (141) in the front-back direction. The fourth drain hole (124) may be positioned between the second drain hole (122) and the third drain hole (123).
[0068] The fifth drain hole (125), the sixth drain hole (126), and the seventh drain hole (127) may be arranged on the right side of the base plate (110). The fifth drain hole (125), the sixth drain hole (126), and the seventh drain hole (127) may be arranged between the right circumference member (230) and the steering circumference member (250).
[0069] The fifth drain hole (125) may be positioned above the right rib (530). The fifth drain hole (125) may be positioned below the right lever drain hole (420). The fifth drain hole (125) may be positioned below the reinforcing rib (520).
[0070] The sixth drain hole (126) may be positioned above the right side of the lower circumference member (210B). The sixth drain hole (126) may be positioned below the fifth drain hole (125). The sixth drain hole (126) may be positioned between the right rib (530) and the right side of the lower circumference member (210B).
[0071] The seventh drain hole (127) may be positioned above the right side of the lower circumference member (210B). The seventh drain hole (127) may be positioned to the left of the sixth drain hole (126).
[0072] Fig. 4 is a drawing showing the right side of the combination switch cover (10) of Fig. 1. Hereinafter, the description will be made based on the right lever portion (400).
[0073] As illustrated in Fig. 4, the right lever drain hole (420) may be formed to open downward when the combination switch cover (10) is installed. For example, the right lever drain hole (420) may be formed to open in a direction toward the ground when the combination switch cover (10) is installed. Water flowing into the right lever installation groove (430) may be discharged downward by gravity through the right lever drain hole (420).
[0074] The left lever drain hole (320) of the left lever portion (300) may also be formed to open downward. The left lever drain hole (320) may be formed to open in a direction toward the ground when the combination switch cover (10) is installed. Water flowing into the left lever installation groove (330) may be discharged downward by gravity through the left lever drain hole (320).
[0075] Figure 5 is an enlarged drawing of part A of the combination switch cover (10) of Figure 2.
[0076] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the left rib (510) includes a left rib body (511). The left rib body (511) may be formed to extend in a direction parallel to the first direction (D1). The left rib body (511) may be formed to protrude forward. The left rib body (511) may be formed in the shape of a flat plate.
[0077] The left rib (510) may include a first left rib groove (512) and a second left rib groove (513). The first left rib groove (512) and the second left rib groove (513) may be formed by being recessed from the front to the rear of the left rib body (511). The first left rib groove (512) and the second left rib groove (513) may be opened in the front and up-down directions of the left rib body (511).
[0078] The second left rib groove (513) may be arranged to be spaced apart to the right of the first left rib groove (512). The first left rib groove (512) may be arranged to be spaced apart from the left end of the first left rib body (511). The second left rib groove (513) may be arranged to be spaced apart from the right end of the first left rib body (511). In the longitudinal direction of the left rib body (511), the first left rib groove (512) may be formed to be longer than the second left rib groove (513).
[0079] The left side of the lower perimeter member (210A) may include a first lower perimeter plate (211A). The first lower perimeter plate (211A) may be formed to extend to the right from the left perimeter member (220). The first lower perimeter plate (211A) may be formed in the shape of a flat plate.
[0080] The left side of the lower circumference member (210A) may include a first lower circumference connecting portion (212A). The first lower circumference connecting portion (212A) may be connected to the right side of the first lower circumference member plate (211A). The first lower circumference connecting portion (212A) may be formed in a shape that is convex upward and concave downward. The upper surface of the first lower circumference connecting portion (212A) may be positioned above the upper surface of the first lower circumference member plate (211A).
[0081] The left side of the lower perimeter member (210A) may include a second lower perimeter plate (213A). The second lower perimeter plate (213A) may be formed to extend to the right from the first lower perimeter joint (212A). The second lower perimeter plate (213A) may be formed in the shape of a flat plate. The upper surface of the second lower perimeter plate (313A) may be positioned lower than the upper surface of the first lower perimeter joint (212A).
[0082] The left side of the lower circumference member (210A) may include a second lower circumference connecting portion (214A). The second lower circumference connecting portion (214A) may be connected to the right side of the second lower circumference member plate (213A). The second lower circumference connecting portion (214A) may be formed in a shape that is convex upward and concave downward. The upper surface of the second lower circumference connecting portion (214A) may be positioned above the upper surface of the second lower circumference member plate (213A).
[0083] The sunken body (141) may include a sunken body lower surface (1411) that faces the inner space (142) of the sunken body and is positioned at the bottom of the sunken body (141).
[0084] The first drain hole (121) may be positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the left rib body (511). For example, the first drain hole (121) may be formed directly above the upper surface of the left rib body (511).
[0085] The first drain hole (121) may be arranged spaced apart from both ends of the left rib body (511). For example, the first drain hole (121) may be arranged adjacent to the center of the left rib body (511). The first drain hole (121) may be arranged at the rear of the first left rib groove (512).
[0086] The second drain hole (122) may be positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the first lower circumferential member plate (211A). For example, the second drain hole (122) may be formed directly above the upper surface of the first lower circumferential member plate (211A).
[0087] The second drain hole (122) may be arranged between the left peripheral member (220) and the first lower peripheral joint (212A). The second drain hole (122) may be arranged spaced apart from the left peripheral member (220) and the first lower peripheral joint (212A). For example, the second drain hole (122) may be arranged adjacent to the center of the first lower peripheral member plate (211A).
[0088] The third drain hole (123) may be positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the second lower circumferential member plate (213A). For example, the third drain hole (123) may be formed directly above the upper surface of the second lower circumferential member plate (213A).
[0089] The third drain hole (123) may be arranged between the first lower circumferential joint (212A) and the second lower circumferential joint (214A). The third drain hole (123) may be arranged spaced apart from the first lower circumferential joint (212A) and the second lower circumferential joint (214A). For example, the third drain hole (123) may be arranged adjacent to the center of the second lower circumferential member plate (213A).
[0090] The fourth drain hole (124) may be arranged adjacent to the lower surface (1411) of the main body of the recessed portion. For example, the fourth drain hole (124) may be formed directly above the lower surface (1411) of the main body of the recessed portion. For example, the fourth drain hole (124) may be arranged adjacent to the center of the lower surface (1411) of the main body of the recessed portion.
[0091] A portion of the water flowing in through the left lever installation groove (330) can be discharged below the left lever circumference member (310) through the left lever drain hole (320). A portion of the water can flow through the left lever circumference member (310) and into the left rib (510).
[0092] A portion of the water flowing into the upper surface of the left rib (510) may be discharged to the rear of the base plate (110) through the first drain hole (121). A portion of the water may flow into the left side of the lower circumference member (210A) through the first left rib groove (512) or the second left rib groove (513). A portion of the water may flow into the inner space (142) of the recessed portion.
[0093] A portion of the water flowing into the upper surface of the first lower perimeter plate (211A) can be discharged to the rear of the base plate (110) through the second drain hole (122). If the amount of water received on the first lower perimeter plate (211A) increases, a portion of the water can flow into the upper surface of the second lower perimeter plate (213A) beyond the first lower perimeter joint (212A).
[0094] A portion of the water flowing into the inner space (142) of the sunken part can be discharged to the rear of the base plate (110) through the fourth drain hole (124). If the amount of water contained in the inner space (142) of the sunken part increases, a portion of the water can flow into the left side (210A) of the lower circumference member.
[0095] A portion of the water that has entered the upper surface of the second lower perimeter plate (213A) can be discharged to the rear of the base plate (110) through the third drain hole (123).
[0096] Figure 6 is an enlarged drawing showing part B of the combination switch cover (10) of Figure 2.
[0097] As illustrated in FIG. 6, the reinforcing rib (520) may include a first transverse member (521). The first transverse member (521) may be formed to extend from the right circumferential member (230). The first transverse member (521) may be formed to extend in a direction parallel to the second direction (D2).
[0098] The reinforcing rib (520) may include a first vertical member (522) and a second vertical member (523). The first vertical member (522) and the second vertical member (523) may cross the first horizontal member (521). The first vertical member (522) and the second vertical member (523) may form an angle with the first horizontal member (521). For example, the first vertical member (522) and the second vertical member (523) may be perpendicular to the first horizontal member (521). For example, the first vertical member (522) and the second vertical member (523) may be formed to protrude from the upper surface and / or the rear surface of the first horizontal member (521). For example, the first vertical member (522) may be disposed at the right end of the first horizontal member (521). For example, the second vertical member (523) may be arranged to the left of the first vertical member (522). For example, the second vertical member (523) may be arranged to the left of the first horizontal member (521).
[0099] The reinforcing rib (520) may include a second transverse member (524). The second transverse member (524) may be arranged spaced apart from the first transverse member (521) in the second direction (D2). The second transverse member (524) may be formed to extend in a direction parallel to the second direction (D2).
[0100] The reinforcing rib (520) may include a third vertical member (525). The third vertical member (525) may cross the second horizontal member (524). The third vertical member (525) may form an angle with the second horizontal member (524). For example, the third vertical member (525) may be perpendicular to the second horizontal member (524). For example, the third vertical member (525) may be formed to protrude from the upper surface and / or the rear surface of the second horizontal member (524). For example, the third vertical member (525) may be arranged spaced apart from both left and right ends of the second horizontal member (524).
[0101] The reinforcing rib (520) may include a third transverse member (526). The third transverse member (526) may be spaced apart from the second transverse member (524) in the second direction (D2). The third transverse member (526) may be formed to extend in a direction parallel to the second direction (D2).
[0102] The reinforcing rib (520) may include a fourth vertical member (527). The fourth vertical member (527) may cross the third horizontal member (526). The fourth vertical member (527) may form an angle with the third horizontal member (526). For example, the fourth vertical member (527) may be perpendicular to the third horizontal member (526). For example, the fourth vertical member (527) may be formed by protruding from the upper surface and / or the rear surface of the fourth vertical member (527). For example, the fourth vertical member (527) may be arranged at the left end of the third horizontal member (526).
[0103] The reinforcing rib (520) may include a first reinforcing rib hole (528). The first reinforcing rib hole (528) may be formed between the first transverse member (521) and the second transverse member (524). The first reinforcing rib hole (528) may be formed to be open in the forward and vertical directions.
[0104] The reinforcing rib (520) may include a second reinforcing rib hole (529). The second reinforcing rib hole (529) may be formed between the second horizontal member (524) and the third horizontal member (526). The second reinforcing rib hole (529) may be formed to be open in the forward and vertical directions.
[0105] The reinforcing rib hole may include at least one of a first reinforcing rib hole (528) and a second reinforcing rib hole (529).
[0106] The reinforcing rib (520) includes a '+' (PLUS) shaped structure, which can increase the strength of the base plate (110) in the area where the reinforcing rib (520) is installed.
[0107] The right rib (530) may include a first right rib body (531). The first right rib body (531) may be formed to extend from the right circumferential member (230) in a direction parallel to the second direction (D2). The first right rib body (531) may be positioned below the first horizontal member (521), the second horizontal member (524), the third vertical member (525), and the first reinforcing rib hole (528).
[0108] The right rib (530) may include a second right rib body (532). The second right rib body (532) may be disposed spaced apart from the first right rib body (531) in the second direction (D2). The second right rib body (532) may be formed to extend along the second direction (D2). The second right rib body (532) may be disposed below the third horizontal member (526) and the fourth vertical member (527).
[0109] The right rib (530) may include a first right rib hole (534). The first right rib hole (534) may be formed between the first right rib body (531) and the second right rib body (532). The first right rib hole (534) may be formed in a form that is open in the front and up-down directions.
[0110] A gap (537) may be formed between the right rib (530) and the fourth vertical member (527). The gap (537) may be formed to be open in the forward and left-right directions.
[0111] A portion of the water flowing in through the right lever installation groove (430) can be discharged below the right lever circumference member (410) through the right lever drain hole (420). A portion of the water can flow through the right lever circumference member (410) and into the reinforcing rib (520).
[0112] A portion of the water accommodated between the first vertical member (522) and the second vertical member (523) of the reinforcing rib (520) can pass over the second vertical member (523). A portion of the water that passes over the second vertical member (523) can flow down the reinforcing rib (520) through the first reinforcing rib hole (528). A portion of the water that passes over the second vertical member (523) can flow into the second horizontal member (524).
[0113] A portion of the water flowing into the upper surface of the second horizontal member (524) may flow over the third vertical member (525). A portion of the water flowing over the third vertical member (525) may flow under the reinforcing rib (520) through the second reinforcing rib hole (529). A portion of the water flowing over the third vertical member (525) may flow into the third horizontal member (526).
[0114] A portion of the water flowing into the upper surface of the third horizontal member (526) may pass over the fourth vertical member (527). A portion of the water passing over the fourth vertical member (527) may flow under the reinforcing rib (520).
[0115] Some of the water that falls down through the first reinforcing rib hole (528) may fall on the upper surface of the first right rib body (531).
[0116] Some of the water that falls down through the second reinforcing rib hole (529) may fall on the upper surface of the first right rib body (531). Some of the water that falls down through the second reinforcing rib hole (529) may fall on the upper surface of the first right rib body (534). Some of the water that falls down through the second reinforcing rib hole (529) may fall on the upper surface of the second right rib body (532).
[0117] Some of the water flowing into the upper surface of the first right rib body (531) can flow downward through the first right rib hole (534). Some of the water flowing into the upper surface of the first right rib body (531) can flow into the upper surface of the second right rib body (532).
[0118] Some of the water flowing into the upper surface of the second right rib body (531) can flow downward through the second right rib hole (534). Some of the water flowing into the upper surface of the second right rib body (531) can flow to the left through the middle hole (537).
[0119] Figure 7 is an enlarged drawing showing part C of the combination switch cover (10) of Figure 2.
[0120] The right rib (530) may include a second right rib protrusion (5321). The second right rib protrusion (5321) may protrude from the upper surface of the second right rib body (532) toward the fourth vertical member (527).
[0121] The second right rib body (532) may be formed so that the left side of the second right rib body (532) is inclined more steeply downward than the right side of the second right rib body (532) based on the second right rib protrusion (5321).
[0122] The right rib (530) may include a third right rib body (533). The third right rib body (533) may be positioned spaced apart from the second right rib body (532) in the second direction (D2). The third right rib body (533) may be formed to extend along the second direction (D2).
[0123] The right rib (530) may include a third right rib protrusion (5331). The third right rib protrusion (5331) may be formed to protrude from the upper surface of the third right rib body (533). The third right rib protrusion (5331) may be arranged at the right end of the third right rib body (533). The third right rib protrusion (5331) may be formed to protrude upward as it approaches the second right rib body (532).
[0124] With this understanding, water that has moved to the left side of the second right rib protrusion (5321) through the hole (537) can contact the right side of the third right rib protrusion (5331) and flow down the third right rib body (533).
[0125] The right rib (530) may include a first right rib groove (536). The first right rib groove (536) may be formed by recessing from the front to the rear of the third right rib body (533). The first right rib groove (536) may be open in the forward and up-down directions.
[0126] The first right rib groove (536) may be positioned apart from the left and right ends of the third right rib body (533). The first right rib groove (536) may be positioned in front of the fifth drain hole (125).
[0127] The rib home may mean at least one of the first left rib home (512), the second left rib home (513), and the first right rib home (536).
[0128] The lower perimeter member right portion (210B) may include a third lower perimeter plate (212B). The third lower perimeter member plate (212B) may be formed to extend in the left-right direction. The third lower perimeter plate (212B) may be formed in the shape of a flat plate.
[0129] The lower perimeter member right side (210B) may include a third lower perimeter connecting portion (211B). The third lower perimeter connecting portion (211B) may be connected to the right side of the third lower perimeter plate (212B). The third lower perimeter connecting portion (211B) may be formed in a shape that is convex upward and concave downward. The upper surface of the third lower perimeter connecting portion (211B) may be positioned above the upper surface of the third lower perimeter plate (212B).
[0130] The right side of the lower circumference member (210B) may include a fourth lower circumference connecting portion (213B). The fourth lower circumference connecting portion (213B) may be connected to the left side of the third lower circumference plate (212B). The fourth lower circumference connecting portion (213B) may be formed in a shape that is convex upward and concave downward. The upper surface of the fourth lower circumference connecting portion (213B) may be positioned above the upper surface of the third lower circumference plate (212B).
[0131] The right side of the lower circumference member (210B) may include a fourth lower circumference plate (214B). The fourth lower circumference plate (214B) may be formed to extend to the left from the fourth lower circumference connecting portion (213B). The fourth lower circumference plate (214B) may extend from the fourth lower circumference connecting portion (213B) to the first steering circumference member (251). The fourth lower circumference plate (214B) may be formed in the shape of a flat plate.
[0132] The lower perimeter plate may include at least one of a first lower perimeter plate (211A), a second lower perimeter plate (213A), a third lower perimeter plate (212B), and a fourth lower perimeter plate (214B).
[0133] The lower circumferential joint may include at least one of a first lower circumferential joint (212A), a second lower circumferential joint (214A), a third lower circumferential joint (211B), and a fourth lower circumferential joint (213B).
[0134] That is, the lower circumference member (210) may include a lower circumference plate and a lower circumference joint formed convexly upward from the lower circumference plate.
[0135] The fifth drain hole (125) may be positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the third right rib body (533). For example, the fifth drain hole (125) may be formed directly above the upper surface of the third right rib body (533).
[0136] The fifth drain hole (125) may be arranged spaced apart from both ends of the third right rib body (533). For example, the fifth drain hole (125) may be arranged adjacent to the center of the third right rib body (533). The fifth drain hole (125) may be arranged at the rear of the first right rib groove (536).
[0137] The sixth drain hole (126) may be positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the third lower peripheral plate (212B). For example, the sixth drain hole (126) may be formed directly above the upper surface of the third lower peripheral plate (212B).
[0138] The sixth drain hole (126) may be arranged between the third lower circumferential joint (211B) and the fourth lower circumferential joint (213B). The sixth drain hole (126) may be arranged spaced apart from the third lower circumferential joint (211B) and the fourth lower circumferential joint (213B). For example, the sixth drain hole (126) may be arranged adjacent to the center of the third lower circumferential plate (212B).
[0139] The seventh drain hole (127) may be positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the fourth lower peripheral plate (214B). For example, the seventh drain hole (127) may be formed directly above the upper surface of the fourth lower peripheral plate (214B).
[0140] The seventh drain hole (127) may be arranged between the fourth lower circumference joint (213B) and the first steering circumference member (251). The seventh drain hole (127) may be arranged spaced apart from the fourth lower circumference joint (213B) and the first steering circumference member (251). For example, the seventh drain hole (127) may be arranged adjacent to the center of the fourth lower circumference plate (214B).
[0141] A portion of the water flowing in through the first right rib hole (534) may flow into the upper surface of the third lower circumference plate (212B).
[0142] A portion of the water flowing in through the side hole (537) may flow downward through the second right rib hole (535). A portion of the water flowing in through the side hole (537) may flow into the upper surface of the third right rib body (533).
[0143] Some of the water flowing in through the second right rib hole (535) may flow into the upper surface of the third lower circumference plate (212B).
[0144] A portion of the water flowing into the upper surface of the third right rib body (533) can be discharged to the rear of the base plate (110) through the fifth drain hole (125). A portion of the water flowing into the upper surface of the third right rib body (533) can flow downward through the first right rib groove (536).
[0145] A portion of the water flowing into the upper surface of the third lower perimeter plate (212B) can be discharged to the rear of the base plate (110) through the sixth drain hole (126). A portion of the water flowing into the upper surface of the third lower perimeter plate (212B) can flow into the upper surface of the fourth lower perimeter plate (214B) over the fourth lower perimeter joint (213B).
[0146] A portion of the water that has entered the upper surface of the fourth lower perimeter plate (214B) can be discharged to the rear of the base plate (110) through the seventh drain hole (127).
[0147] Fig. 8 is a drawing showing the path through which water that has entered the combination switch cover (10) of Fig. 1 is drained.
[0148] Water flowing into the left lever installation groove (330) is discharged into the left lever drain hole (320), and water not discharged into the left lever drain hole (320) can flow into the left rib (510).
[0149] Water flowing into the left rib (510) is discharged into the first drain hole (121), and water not discharged into the first drain hole (121) may flow into the left side of the lower circumference member (210A) or the inner space (142) of the sunken part.
[0150] Water flowing into the left side of the lower circumference member (210A) can be discharged through the second drain hole (122) or the third drain hole (123). Water flowing into the inner space of the sunken part (142) can be discharged through the fourth drain hole (124).
[0151] Water flowing into the right lever installation groove (430) is discharged through the right lever drain hole (420), and water not discharged through the right lever drain hole (420) can flow into the reinforcing rib (520).
[0152] Water passing through the reinforcing rib (520) can flow into the right rib (530). Water flowing into the right rib (530) can be discharged through the fifth drain hole (125) or can flow into the right side (210B) of the lower circumference member. Water flowing into the right side (210B) of the lower circumference member can be discharged through the sixth drain hole (126) or the seventh drain hole (127).
[0153] Any or all of the embodiments of the present invention described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct. Any or all of the embodiments of the present invention described above may have their respective components or functions combined or used together.
[0154] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics thereof. The above detailed description should not be construed in any way as limiting but rather as illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A base portion formed by extending in the left and right directions; A peripheral portion formed by protruding forward from the periphery of the above base portion; A left lever portion formed by extending from the left side of the above circumference; and Including a right lever portion formed by extending from the right side of the above circumference, The above left lever part, Left lever circumference member; and Including a left lever drain hole penetrating the lower part of the left lever circumference member, The above right lever part, Right lever circumference member; and Including a right lever drain hole penetrating the lower part of the right lever circumference member, Combination switch cover.
2. In claim 1, The above left lever drain hole and the above right lever drain hole are, Formed to open in the direction facing the ground, Combination switch cover.
3. In claim 1, The above base part, base plate; and including a drain hole penetrating the base plate, Combination switch cover.
4. In claim 3, The above drain hole is, Equipped with multiple pieces, Combination switch cover.
5. In claim 3, The above base part, including a steering hole penetrating the center of the base plate, Combination switch cover.
6. In claim 5, The direction from the left lever part above toward the steering hole is called the first direction, When the direction from the right lever part above toward the steering hole is referred to as the second direction, Further comprising a rib formed by protruding forward from the base plate, The above ribs, A left rib portion formed to extend in a direction parallel to the first direction and disposed on the left side of the base plate; and A right rib portion formed to extend in a direction parallel to the second direction and disposed on the right side of the base plate, Combination switch cover.
7. In claim 6, The above drain hole is, Positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the above rib portion, Combination switch cover.
8. In claim 7, The above drain hole is, Arranged in contact with the upper surface of the above rib portion, Combination switch cover.
9. In claim 6, The above left rib part is, Includes a left rib positioned below the left lever portion, The above right rib part, Includes a right rib positioned below the right lever portion, The above drain hole is, Positioned adjacent to the upper surface of each of the left rib and the right rib, Combination switch cover.
10. In claim 9, The above drain hole is, Positioned spaced apart from both ends of the left rib and both ends of the right rib, Combination switch cover.
11. In claim 6, Including a rib groove formed by recessing from the front to the rear of the rib, Combination switch cover.
12. In claim 11, The above rib home, Located in front of the above drain hole, Combination switch cover.
13. In claim 3, The above base part, Including a recessed portion formed by being recessed toward the rear of the above base plate, The above drain hole is, Formed at the bottom of the above-mentioned depression, Combination switch cover.
14. In claim 13, The above drain hole is, Formed adjacent to the lower surface of the above-mentioned depression, Combination switch cover.
15. In claim 3, The above circumference is, It includes a lower circumferential member formed by protruding forward from the lower end of the above base portion, The above drain hole is, Positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the lower circumference member, Combination switch cover.
16. In claim 15, The above lower circumference member is, lower circumference plate; and It includes a lower peripheral joint formed convexly upward from the lower peripheral plate, The above drain hole is, Positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the lower circumference plate, Combination switch cover.
17. In claim 6, The above ribs, Including additional reinforcing ribs, The above reinforcing ribs are, A horizontal member formed by extending in a direction parallel to the first direction or the second direction; A vertical member forming an angle with the horizontal member; and Including a reinforcing rib hole penetrating the above horizontal member in the vertical direction, Combination switch cover.
18. In claim 17, The above reinforcing ribs are, Positioned below the left lever drain hole or the right lever drain hole, Combination switch cover.
19. In claim 1, The above drain hole is, Formed in a square shape, Combination switch cover.
20. In claim 19, The length of one side of the above drain hole is 3mm to 3.5mm, Combination switch cover.
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