Electronic shifter and vehicle

Abstract

An electronic shifter and a vehicle. The vehicle (200) comprises the electronic shifter (100). The electronic shifter (100) comprises a shift assembly (1000) and an auxiliary function key (2000). The shift assembly (1000) comprises a shift toggle (1) and a mounting base (2) for mounting the shift toggle (1). The auxiliary function key (2000) is mounted on the mounting base (2) and arranged in a first direction together with the shift toggle (1).

Description

Electronic shifters and vehicles

[0001] This application requires filing with the Chinese Patent Office on February 26, 2025, application number [Application Number Missing].

[0002] Priority to Chinese patent application No. 202510241898.X, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to an electronic gear shifter and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0004] In related technologies, manual gear shifting assemblies primarily achieve gear switching through mechanical structures such as levers and rocker arms. However, with the development of automotive intelligence and electrification, vehicles need to integrate more functions, such as electronic parking brake, driving mode switching, and automatic start-stop. The implementation of these functions requires more operating buttons and control units, and existing gear shifting assemblies have certain limitations in terms of functional expansion. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides an electronic gear shifter and a vehicle, enabling the electronic gear shifter to expand its functions and improve the overall performance and driving experience of the vehicle.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to a first aspect of this application, an electronic gear shifter is provided, comprising:

[0007] A shift assembly, including a mounting base and a shift knob mounted on the mounting base;

[0008] An extended function key is installed on the mounting base and arranged along the first direction with the shift knob.

[0009] In some embodiments, the shift knob and the extended function key are rotatably connected to the mounting base to perform corresponding function operations, and the rotation axes of the shift knob and the extended function key extend along the first direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the mounting base includes a base and a first housing disposed on the base. The first housing is provided with a first support and a second support. The first support and the second support extend in a direction away from the base. The shift knob is rotatably connected to the first support, and the extended function key is rotatably connected to the second support.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first housing extends toward the direction of the base and surrounds the edge of the base.

[0012] In some embodiments, the mounting base further includes a second housing connected to the first housing, which covers the connection position between the first support and the shift knob, as well as the connection position between the extended function key and the second support.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second housing extends in a direction away from the base to form two limiting surfaces, and the shift knob and the extended function key are located between the two limiting surfaces.

[0014] In some embodiments, the limiting surface is an arc-shaped surface.

[0015] In some embodiments, the electronic shifter includes a plurality of the extended function keys, and the shift knob and the plurality of extended function keys are arranged along the first direction.

[0016] In some embodiments, the shift assembly further includes a control circuit board disposed on the base. The control circuit board is provided with a shift module and an extended function module. The shift toggle is configured to trigger the shift module when rotated, and the extended function key is configured to trigger the extended function module when rotated.

[0017] In some embodiments, the control circuit board includes a circuit board body and an extension circuit board, the circuit board body being disposed on the base, and the extended functional module being disposed on the circuit board body;

[0018] The extended circuit board is bent relative to the circuit board body and extends in a direction away from the base into the internal space of the shift knob, and the shift module is disposed on the extended circuit board.

[0019] In some embodiments, the shift module includes an angle detector for detecting the rotation angle of the shift lever.

[0020] In some embodiments, the shift knob has a rotating shaft located on its own rotation axis, one end of the rotating shaft is connected to the first support, and the other end of the rotating shaft is disposed opposite to the angle detector.

[0021] In some embodiments, the other end of the rotating shaft has a first end face facing the angle detector, and the first end face is provided with a sensing element that cooperates with the angle detector.

[0022] In some embodiments, the sensed element is a magnet, and the angle detector obtains the rotation angle of the shift knob based on the change in the magnetic field.

[0023] In some embodiments, the shift assembly further includes an elastic mechanism disposed between the shift paddle and the first support to provide shift damping and a reset elastic force to the shift paddle.

[0024] In some embodiments, the elastic mechanism includes a return member and a first elastic member. The return member includes a connected portion and a supporting portion. The connected portion is movably connected to the first support along a second direction, which is angled to the first direction. The supporting portion abuts against the surface of the shift knob and forms an inclined surface fit. The first elastic member abuts between the supporting portion and the base.

[0025] In some embodiments, the surface of the shift knob has a V-shaped gear bevel, and the abutting portion abuts against the gear bevel.

[0026] In some embodiments, the return member has a strip-shaped hole through which the rotating shaft passes, the strip-shaped hole extending through the return member along the first direction and the length of the strip-shaped hole extending along the second direction.

[0027] In some embodiments, the width of the strip hole is greater than the diameter of the rotating shaft.

[0028] In some embodiments, the shift assembly further includes a P gear button, and the control circuit board is further provided with a P gear module. The P gear button is movably disposed on the shift toggle switch to trigger the P gear module when the shift is moved.

[0029] In some embodiments, the movement direction of the P gear button is along the first direction, and the P gear button is located on the side of the shift knob opposite to the extended function key.

[0030] In some embodiments, the P gear button is located on the rotation axis of the shift knob.

[0031] In some embodiments, the P-gear button and the pivot are respectively disposed on both sides of the extension circuit board, and the P-gear module is disposed on the extension circuit board.

[0032] In some embodiments, the shift assembly further includes a second elastic element for providing a reset force to the P-gear button.

[0033] In some embodiments, the second elastic member includes an elastic material layer disposed on the extended circuit board, the elastic material layer of the second elastic member at least covering the P-type module.

[0034] In some embodiments, the second elastic element further includes a micro switch disposed on the extension circuit board, the micro switch being electrically connected to the P-position module.

[0035] In some embodiments, the extended function key is configured to trigger the extended function module when rotated to abut against it.

[0036] In some embodiments, the extended function key includes a keycap and a push rod. The keycap is rotatably connected to the second support, and the push rod is slidably connected to the second support toward the base. The push rod is disposed on one side of the keycap, with one end of the push rod used to abut against the keycap and the other end used to trigger the extended function module.

[0037] In some embodiments, the extended function key includes two push rods, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the second support.

[0038] In some embodiments, the shift assembly further includes a third elastic element for providing a reset force to the extended function key.

[0039] In some embodiments, the third elastic element includes an elastic material layer disposed on the circuit board body, and the elastic material layer of the third elastic element at least covers the extended functional module.

[0040] In some embodiments, the control circuit board further includes multiple gear position indicator lights, and the shift assembly further includes a gear position display element. The gear position display element is fixedly disposed on the first support and located between the shift knob and the extended function key. The gear position display element has multiple light-transmitting parts, and the multiple gear position indicator lights correspond one-to-one with the multiple light-transmitting parts on the gear position display element.

[0041] In some embodiments, the control circuit board further includes an extended function indicator light, and the extended function key has a light-transmitting portion, with the extended function indicator light corresponding to the light-transmitting portion on the extended function key.

[0042] According to a second aspect of this application, a vehicle is provided, including the electronic gear shifter described in the first aspect embodiment above.

[0043] In the electronic gear shifter of this application embodiment, by extending the mounting base of the shift assembly along a first direction to form an empty mounting position outside the coverage area of ​​the shift paddle, and providing an extended function key arranged along the first direction with the shift button at the mounting position, the electronic gear shifter can be extended to have more functions, so that the vehicle with the electronic gear shifter has better overall performance and a better driving experience.

[0044] Other features and advantages of this application will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0045] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0046] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals in the following description denote the same parts.

[0047] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic gear shifter provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a shift assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic gear shifter provided in an embodiment of this application from a first-direction view.

[0050] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view AA in Figure 3;

[0051] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the shift knob, extension circuit board and elastic mechanism in Figure 4;

[0052] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a rotating shaft provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the return member and rotating shaft provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of a return member provided in an embodiment of this application in a first viewing direction;

[0055] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a circuit board body provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0056] Figure 10 is a logic block diagram of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0057] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, Electronic gear shifter; 200, Vehicle; 1000, Gear shift assembly; 1, Gear shift knob; 11, Rotary shaft; 111, Slot; 12, Sensor element; 13, Gear position ramp; 14, Gear shift block; 2, Mounting base; 21, Base; 22, First housing; 221, First support; 222, Second support; 2221, Protruding shaft; 2222, Slide groove; 23, Second housing; 231, Limiting surface; 3, Control circuit board; 3a, Circuit board body; 3b, Extension circuit board; 31, Gear shift module; 32, Extended function module; 33, P gear module; 34, Gear position indicator light; 35, Extended function indicator light; 36, Light guide; 4, Elastic mechanism; 41, Return element; 411, Connecting part; 412, Supporting part; 413, Strip hole; 42, First elastic element; 5. P-position button; 61. Elastic material layer of the second elastic element; 62. Micro switch; 71. Elastic material layer of the third elastic element; 8. Position display element; 2000. Extended function keys; 91. Keycap; 92. Push rod; X, first direction; Y, second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0058] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0059] This application provides an electronic gear shifter 100. Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic gear shifter 100 provided in an embodiment of this application. The electronic gear shifter 100 includes a shift assembly 1000 and extended function keys 2000. The shift assembly 1000 includes a shift knob 1 and a mounting base 2 for mounting the shift knob 1. The extended function keys 2000 are mounted on the mounting base 2 and arranged with the shift knob 1 along a first direction X.

[0060] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the mounting base 2 extends out of the shift knob 1 along the first direction X, that is, the mounting base 2 extends along the first direction X so that the mounting base 2 has a portion exposed outside the shift knob 1. This portion can serve as a mounting location for mounting the extended function key 2000, thereby enabling the electronic shifter 100 to expand to more functions.

[0061] In this embodiment, multiple extended functions can be achieved by integrating the shift assembly 1000 and the extended function key 2000, such as one of the following: automatic start-stop function, automatic driving function, electronic parking, and energy recovery function. In addition, the extended function key 2000 can also be configured as a non-electronically triggered function key. For example, the extended function key 2000 can also be constructed as a structure with an internal cavity and an opening communicating with the internal cavity. By rotating the key, the opening can be moved away from the mounting base 2 to open the internal cavity of the extended function key 2000, or the opening can be made to face the mounting base 2 to close the internal cavity.

[0062] In other embodiments, the electronic shifter 100 includes a plurality of extended function keys 2000, and the shift knob 1 and the plurality of extended function keys 2000 are arranged along a first direction X. With the above structural arrangement, the electronic shifter 100 can be provided with a plurality of extended function keys 2000 along the first direction X without interference between their respective activities, thereby realizing more functional expansion.

[0063] In some embodiments, the shift knob 1 and the extended function key 2000 are rotatably connected to the mounting base 2 to perform corresponding function operations. The rotation axes of the shift knob 1 and the extended function key 2000 extend along the first direction X, thereby avoiding interference between the shift knob 1 and the extended function key 2000 and the rotation of the other.

[0064] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2, the mounting base 2 includes a base 21 and a first housing 22 disposed on the base 21. The first housing 22 is provided with a first support 221 and a second support 222. The first support 221 and the second support 222 extend in a direction away from the base 21. The shift knob 1 is rotatably connected to the first support 221, and the extended function key 2000 is rotatably connected to the second support 222.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first housing 22 extends toward the direction of the base 21 and surrounds the edge of the base 21, thereby reducing gaps in the appearance structure and improving dustproof and waterproof performance.

[0066] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the mounting base 2 further includes a second housing 23, which is connected to the first housing 22 and covers the connection position between the first support 221 and the shift knob 1, as well as the connection position between the extended function key 2000 and the second support 222. By providing the second housing 23 to enclose the surrounding area, the dustproof and water-repellent performance is further improved.

[0067] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG3, the second housing 23 extends in a direction away from the base 21 to form two limiting surfaces 231, and the shift knob 1 and the extended function key 2000 are located between the two limiting surfaces 231. By setting two limiting surfaces 231 to further limit the shift knob 1 and the extended function key 2000, the connection part 411 between the first support 221 and the shift knob 1 and the connection part 411 between the extended function key 2000 and the second support 222 are less likely to be damaged, thus improving structural stability.

[0068] Furthermore, the limiting surface 231 is an arc-shaped surface, which plays a guiding role when the shift knob 1 and the extended function key 2000 are rotated, making the operation more stable.

[0069] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4, the shift assembly 1000 further includes a control circuit board 3, which is disposed on the base 21. The control circuit board 3 is provided with a shift module 31 and an extended function module 32. The shift knob 1 is configured to trigger the shift module 31 when rotated, and the extended function key 2000 is configured to trigger the extended function module 32 when rotated. By sharing the control circuit board 3 with the shift assembly 1000 and the extended function key 2000, space is further saved, and functional expansion is facilitated.

[0070] As shown in Figure 4, the control circuit board 3 includes a circuit board body 3a and an extension circuit board 3b. The circuit board body 3a is disposed on the base 21, and the extended functional module 32 is disposed on the circuit board body 3a. The extension circuit board 3b is bent relative to the circuit board body 3a and extends in a direction away from the base 21 into the internal space of the shift knob 1. The shift module 31 is disposed on the extension circuit board 3b. The circuit board body 3a and the extension circuit board 3b form an L-shaped control circuit board 3, which expands the area of ​​the circuit board without increasing the space occupation. This facilitates the separate layout of the electrical components of the shift module 31 and the electrical components of the extended module, reducing mutual interference and avoiding excessive heat concentration. It should be noted that the circuit board body 3a and the extension circuit board 3b can be formed by bending a single substrate board, or two substrate boards can be used as the circuit board body 3a and the extension circuit board 3b respectively to form the control circuit board 3.

[0071] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the shift module 31 includes an angle detector, which is used to detect the rotation angle of the shift knob 1. When the shift knob 1 is rotated, the control circuit board 3 issues a shift command based on the rotation angle detected by the angle detector.

[0072] In some embodiments, the shift knob 1 is provided with a rotating shaft 11 located on its own rotation axis, and one end of the rotating shaft 11 is connected to a first support 221, thereby improving the rotational stability of the shift knob 1. There are various ways to connect the shift knob 1 and the rotating shaft 11. For example, the rotating shaft 11 is fixedly connected to the shift knob 1 by welding, bonding, riveting or molding. As shown in FIG6, the shift knob 1 is rotatably disposed on the first support 221. The shift knob 1 is provided with a mounting hole that passes through its own rotation axis. The rotating shaft 11 is coaxially disposed in the mounting hole and one end of the rotating shaft 11 extends out of the shift knob 1 and is rotatably connected to the first support 221. The outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 11 is provided with a groove 111. The shift knob 1 is provided with a locking block. The locking block cooperates with the groove 111 to make the rotating shaft 11 and the shift knob 1 coaxial and rotate synchronously. In some embodiments, the other end of the rotating shaft 11 is disposed opposite to the angle detector. When the shift knob 1 is rotated, the rotating shaft 11 rotates accordingly without causing displacement from the rotation axis. When the control circuit board is installed, the angle detector can be positioned by using the rotating shaft 11 as a reference.

[0073] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the other end of the rotating shaft 11 faces the first end face of the angle detector, and the first end face is provided with a sensing element 12 that cooperates with the angle detector. By extending the other end of the rotating shaft 11 into the shift knob 1 and setting the first end face facing the angle detector, and setting the sensing element 12 on the first end face, the first end face rotates accordingly when the shift knob 1 is rotated without producing a displacement deviating from the rotation axis. The sensing element 12 is less likely to deviate from the angle detector, and the cooperation between the angle detector and the sensing element 12 is high, thereby improving the detection accuracy.

[0074] In some embodiments, the sensing element 12 is a magnet, and the angle detector obtains the rotation angle of the shift knob 1 based on the change in the magnetic field.

[0075] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 7, the shift assembly 1000 further includes an elastic mechanism 4 disposed between the shift lever 1 and the first support 221 to provide shift damping and reset elastic force to the shift lever 1. By providing shift damping and reset elastic force through the elastic mechanism 4, the shift feel is improved, which is beneficial for manual operation control, and the shift lever 1 can return to its initial position after a shift operation to prepare for the next operation.

[0076] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 7, the elastic mechanism 4 includes a return member 41 and a first elastic member 42. The return member 41 includes a connecting portion 411 and a supporting portion 412 connected together. The connecting portion 411 is movably connected to the first support 221 along the second direction Y. The second direction Y is set at an angle to the first direction X. The supporting portion 412 abuts against the surface of the shift knob 1 and forms an inclined surface fit. The first elastic member 42 abuts between the supporting portion 412 and the base 21. For example, the connecting part 411 is configured as a column structure, the first support 221 is provided with a sliding hole, one end of the connecting part 411 is slidably inserted into the sliding hole, and the other end of the connecting part 411 is connected to the abutting part 412. The end of the abutting part 412 facing the connecting part 411 forms a stepped surface, and the first elastic member 42 abuts against the first support 221 and the stepped surface. The first elastic member 42 can be configured as a spring. The end of the abutting part 412 away from the connecting part 411 abuts against the surface of the shift knob 1. The abutting part 412 and the surface of the shift knob 1 form an inclined surface fit, so that when the shift knob 1 is rotated, it pushes the abutting part 412 and the return member 41 to move down along the second direction Y and compresses the first elastic member 42. After the shift knob 1 is released, the first elastic member 42 returns to its original deformation and elongates, thereby pushing the return member 41 to move up along the second direction Y, and thus driving the shift knob 1 to return to its initial position.

[0077] As shown in Figure 8, the surface of the shift knob 1 has a V-shaped gear shift ramp 13, and the abutting part 412 abuts against the gear shift ramp 13. The gear shift ramp 13 can be directly provided on the surface of the shift knob 1, or a shift block 14 with the gear shift ramp 13 can be installed in the shift knob 1 to facilitate maintenance and replacement. For example, the shift knob 1 has a gear slot, the shift block 14 is engaged in the gear slot, and the abutting part 412 extends into the gear slot and abuts against the gear shift ramp 13. By setting the gear shift ramp 13 to a V-shape, the gear shift ramp 13 includes two opposing ramps, allowing the shift knob 1 to rotate to both sides to achieve different gear shifts.

[0078] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG8, the return member 41 is provided with a strip hole 413 through which the rotating shaft 11 passes. The strip hole 413 extends through the return member 41 along the first direction X, and the length L1 of the strip hole 413 extends along the second direction Y. By setting the return member 41 on the rotation axis of the shift knob 1 and allowing the rotating shaft 11 to pass through the strip hole 413 of the return member 41, the return member 41 can move along the second direction Y, and the cooperation between the rotating shaft 11 and the return member 41 also provides a limiting effect to prevent the return member 41 from deviating to the side, thus ensuring stability.

[0079] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG8, the width L2 of the slot 413 is greater than the diameter of the shaft 11. The slot 413 provides dimensional redundancy for the shaft 11 in the width L2 direction, allowing the shaft 11 to have relatively large manufacturing tolerances, reducing manufacturing costs, and the return member 41 can also avoid the shaft 11 when moving, so as to prevent frictional interference between the shaft 11 and the return member 41 under normal working conditions.

[0080] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the shift assembly 1000 further includes a P-gear button 5, and the control circuit board 3 is also provided with a P-gear module 33. The P-gear button 5 is movably disposed on the shift lever 1 to trigger the P-gear module 33 when moved. Further integrating the P-gear button 5 onto the shift lever 1 expands the functionality of the electronic shifter 100 without occupying additional space. When the P-gear button 5 is pressed and moves inward toward the shift lever 1, it exerts pressure on the P-gear module 33, thereby triggering the P-gear module 33.

[0081] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the P-gear button 5 moves along a first direction X, and the P-gear button 5 is located on the side of the shift knob 1 opposite to the extended function key 2000. The shift knob 1 separates the P-gear and the extended function key 2000 to prevent accidental activation.

[0082] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the P-gear button 5 is disposed on the rotation axis of the shift lever 1. By disposing the P-gear button 5 on the rotation axis of the shift lever 1, the position of the P-gear button 5 remains unchanged when the shift lever 1 is rotated, which helps to improve the driver's operating accuracy.

[0083] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the P-gear button 5 and the pivot 11 are respectively disposed on both sides of the extension circuit board 3b, and the P-gear module 33 is disposed on the extension circuit board 3b. The P-gear button, the vertical extension circuit board 3b, and the pivot 11 are integrated into the shift knob 1, reducing additional space occupation, and also allowing the P-gear module 33 and the shift module 31 to be located on both sides of the extension circuit board 3b, reducing interference.

[0084] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the shift assembly 1000 further includes a second elastic element, which provides a reset force to the P-gear button 5, thereby achieving a reset function and improving the pressing feel.

[0085] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the second elastic member includes an elastic material layer 61 disposed on the extended circuit board 3b, and the elastic material layer 61 of the second elastic member at least covers the P-position module 33. The elastic material layer 61 of the second elastic member can be silicone, and the silicone covering the P-position module 33 provides protection and elastic reset. In some embodiments, the elastic material layer 61 of the second elastic member can also cover the entire extended circuit board 3b to provide better dustproof, waterproof and anti-interference functions, wherein the elastic material layer 61 of the second elastic member increases in thickness at the P-position module 33 to form silicone bonds.

[0086] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the second elastic element further includes a micro switch 62 disposed on the extension circuit board 3b, the micro switch 62 being electrically connected to the P-position module 33. The micro switch 62 can further improve the pressing feel and ensure that the P-position button 5 is pressed in place.

[0087] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1-4, the extended function key 2000 is configured to trigger the extended function module 32 when rotated to abut against it.

[0088] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1-4 and 9, the extended function key 2000 includes a keycap 91 and a push rod 92. The keycap 91 is rotatably connected to the second support 222, and the push rod 92 is slidably connected to the second support 222 toward the base 21. The push rod 92 is disposed on one side of the keycap 91, and one end of the push rod 92 is used to abut against the keycap 91, while the other end is used to trigger the extended function module 32. For example, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the second support 222 has protruding shafts 2221 on both sides in the first direction X, and sliding grooves 2222 on both sides of the rotation axis. The keycap 91 is covered on the top of the second support 222, and the keycap 91 extends towards the base 21 to cover the protruding shafts 2221 and is rotatably connected to the protruding shafts 2221. The push rod 92 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove 2222, with the top end of the push rod 92 facing the keycap 91 and the bottom end facing the expansion function module 32. Thus, when the keycap 91 rotates, it can exert pressure on the expansion function module 32 through the push rod 92, thereby triggering the expansion function module 32.

[0089] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG9, the extended function key 2000 includes two push rods 92, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the second support 222. By distributing push rods 92 on both sides of the second support 222, on the one hand, the keycap 91 is ensured to be balanced in force and centered upon return; on the other hand, different triggering effects can be achieved when rotating to both sides.

[0090] In some embodiments, the shift assembly 1000 further includes a third elastic element for providing a reset force to the extended function key 2000, thereby allowing the extended function key 2000 to return to its original position after being released for the next operation.

[0091] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG9, the third elastic member includes an elastic material layer disposed on the circuit board body 3a, and the elastic material layer 71 of the third elastic member at least covers the extended functional module 32. The elastic material layer 71 of the third elastic member can be silicone, and the silicone covering the extended functional module 32 serves to protect and elastically reset. In some embodiments, the elastic material layer 71 of the third elastic member can also cover the entire circuit board body 3a to provide better dustproof, waterproof and anti-interference functions, wherein the elastic material layer 71 of the third elastic member increases in thickness at the extended functional module 32 to form a silicone bond. FIG9 shows a structural example in which the elastic material layer 71 of the third elastic member covers the entire circuit board body 3a and increases in thickness at the extended functional module 32 to form a silicone bond. For easy observation, the elastic material layer 71 of the third elastic member is partially cut to expose the circuit board body 3a wrapped within the elastic material layer 71 of the third elastic member.

[0092] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG9, the control circuit board 3 further includes a plurality of gear position indicator lights 34, and the shift assembly 1000 further includes a gear position display element 8. The gear position display element 8 is fixedly disposed on the first support 221 and located between the shift knob 1 and the extended function key 2000. The gear position display element 8 has a plurality of light-transmitting portions, and the plurality of gear position indicator lights 34 correspond one-to-one with the plurality of light-transmitting portions on the gear position display element 8. Exemplarily, the mounting base 2 is provided with a plurality of light guides 36, each guiding the light of each gear position indicator light 34 to the corresponding light-transmitting portion on the gear position display element 8 through a light guide 36. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the first support 221 is provided with a plurality of light-guiding holes, each guiding the light of each gear position indicator light 34 to the corresponding light-transmitting portion on the gear position display element 8 through a light guide hole. As shown in FIG1, the plurality of light-transmitting portions of the gear position display element 8 can be set in the shape of letters such as D, R, and N.

[0093] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG9, the control circuit board 3 further includes an extended function indicator lamp 35, and the extended function key 2000 has a light-transmitting portion, with the extended function indicator lamp 35 corresponding to the light-transmitting portion on the extended function key 2000. Exemplarily, the mounting base 2 is provided with a light guide 36, which guides the light from the extended function indicator lamp 35 to the light-transmitting portion on the extended function key 2000. Alternatively, in some embodiments, a light-guiding hole is provided in the second support 222, through which the light from the extended function indicator lamp 35 is guided to the light-transmitting portion on the extended function key 2000. As shown in FIG1, the light-transmitting portion on the extended function key 2000 can be configured to a shape representing the corresponding function.

[0094] According to a second aspect of this application, this application provides a vehicle 200, as shown in FIG10, which includes the electronic gear shifter 100 provided in any of the foregoing embodiments. The vehicle 200 may be a gasoline-powered vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or a new energy vehicle, etc., and this disclosure does not specifically limit it in this regard.

[0095] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0096] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0097] The embodiments, implementation methods, and related technical features of this application can be combined and substituted for each other without conflict.

[0098] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this application without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic gear shifter (100), comprising: The shift assembly (1000) includes a mounting base (2) and a shift knob (1) mounted on the mounting base (2); and An extended function key (2000) is installed on the mounting base (2) and arranged along the first direction (X) with the shift knob (1).

2. The electronic gear shifter (100) according to claim 1, wherein, The shift knob (1) and the extended function key (2000) are rotatably connected to the mounting base (2) to perform corresponding function operations, and the rotation axes of the shift knob (1) and the extended function key (2000) extend along the first direction (X).

3. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The mounting base (2) includes a base (21) and a first housing (22) disposed on the base (21). The first housing (22) is provided with a first support (221) and a second support (222). The first support (221) and the second support (222) extend in a direction away from the base (21). The shift knob (1) is rotatably connected to the first support (221), and the extended function key (2000) is rotatably connected to the second support (222).

4. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 3, wherein, The first housing (22) extends toward the direction of the base (21) and surrounds the edge of the base (21).

5. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein, The mounting base (2) further includes a second housing (23), which is connected to the first housing (22) and covers the connection position between the first support (221) and the shift knob (1) and the connection position between the extended function key (2000) and the second support (222).

6. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 5, wherein, The second housing (23) extends in a direction away from the base (21) to form two limiting surfaces (231), and the shift knob (1) and the extended function key (2000) are located between the two limiting surfaces (231).

7. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 6, wherein, The limiting surface (231) is an arc-shaped surface.

8. The electronic shifter (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The electronic shifter (100) includes a plurality of the extended function keys (2000), and the shift knob (1) and the plurality of extended function keys (2000) are arranged along the first direction (X).

9. The electronic shifter (100) according to any one of claims 3-7, wherein, The shift assembly (1000) also includes a control circuit board (3), which is disposed on the base (21). The control circuit board (3) is provided with a shift module (31) and an extension function module (32). The shift knob (1) is configured to trigger the shift module (31) when rotated, and the extension function key (2000) is configured to trigger the extension function module (32) when rotated.

10. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 9, wherein, The control circuit board (3) includes a circuit board body (3a) and an extension circuit board (3b). The circuit board body (3a) is disposed on the base (21), and the extended function module (32) is disposed on the circuit board body (3a). The extended circuit board (3b) is bent relative to the circuit board body (3a) and extends in a direction away from the base (21) into the internal space of the shift knob (1), and the shift module (31) is disposed on the extended circuit board (3b).

11. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 10, wherein, The shift module (31) includes an angle detector, which is used to detect the rotation angle of the shift knob (1).

12. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 11, wherein, The shift knob (1) is provided with a rotating shaft (11) located on its own rotation axis. One end of the rotating shaft (11) is connected to the first support (221), and the other end of the rotating shaft (11) is arranged opposite to the angle detector.

13. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 12, wherein, The other end of the rotating shaft (11) has a first end face facing the angle detector, and the first end face is provided with a sensing element (12) that cooperates with the angle detector.

14. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 13, wherein, The sensing element (12) is a magnet, and the angle detector obtains the rotation angle of the shift knob (1) according to the change of the magnetic field.

15. The electronic shifter (100) according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein, The shift assembly (1000) further includes an elastic mechanism (4) disposed between the shift knob (1) and the first support (221) to provide shift damping and reset elastic force to the shift knob (1).

16. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 15, wherein, The elastic mechanism (4) includes a return member (41) and a first elastic member (42). The return member (41) includes a connecting part (411) and a supporting part (412). The connecting part (411) is movably connected to the first support (221) along a second direction (Y). The second direction (Y) is set at an angle to the first direction (X). The supporting part (412) abuts against the surface of the shift knob (1) and forms an inclined surface fit. The first elastic member (42) abuts between the supporting part (412) and the base (21).

17. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 16, wherein, The surface of the shift knob (1) has a V-shaped gear shift slope (13), and the abutment (412) abuts against the gear shift slope (13).

18. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 16 or 17, wherein, The return member (41) is provided with a strip hole (413) through which the rotating shaft (11) passes. The strip hole (413) passes through the return member (41) along the first direction (X) and the length L1 of the strip hole (413) extends along the second direction (Y).

19. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 18, wherein, The width L2 of the strip hole (413) is greater than the diameter of the rotating shaft (11).

20. The electronic shifter (100) according to any one of claims 12 to 19, wherein, The shift assembly (1000) also includes a P gear button (5), and the control circuit board (3) is also provided with a P gear module (33). The P gear button (5) is located on the shift lever (1) so as to trigger the P gear module (33) when it is pressed.

21. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 20, wherein, The direction of pressing the P gear button (5) is along the first direction (X), and the P gear button (5) is located on the side of the shift knob (1) away from the extended function key (2000).

22. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 20 or 21, wherein, The center line of the P gear button (5) is set on the rotation axis of the shift knob (1).

23. The electronic shifter (100) according to any one of claims 20 to 22, wherein, The P-gear button (5) and the rotating shaft (11) are respectively located on both sides of the extension circuit board (3b), and the P-gear module (33) is located on the extension circuit board (3b).

24. The electronic shifter (100) according to any one of claims 20 to 23, wherein, The shift assembly (1000) further includes a second elastic element for providing a reset force to the P gear button (5).

25. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 24, wherein, The second elastic member includes an elastic material layer disposed on the extended circuit board (3b), and the elastic material layer (61) of the second elastic member at least covers the P-type module (33).

26. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 24 or 25, wherein, The second elastic element also includes a micro switch (62) disposed on the extension circuit board (3b), the micro switch (62) being electrically connected to the P-position module (33).

27. The electronic shifter (100) according to any one of claims 10 to 26, wherein, The extended function key (2000) is configured to trigger the extended function module (32) when rotated to abut against the extended function module (32).

28. The electronic shifter (100) according to any one of claims 10 to 27, wherein, The extended function key (2000) includes a keycap (91) and a push rod (92). The keycap (91) is rotatably connected to the second support (222). The push rod (92) is slidably connected to the second support (222) toward the base (21). The push rod (92) is disposed on one side of the keycap (91). One end of the push rod (92) is used to abut against the keycap (91), and the other end is used to trigger the extended function module (32).

29. The electronic shifter (100) according to any one of claims 10 to 28, wherein, The extended function key (2000) includes two push rods (92), which are respectively disposed on both sides of the second support (222).

30. The electronic shifter (100) according to any one of claims 10 to 29, wherein, The shift assembly (1000) further includes a third elastic element for providing a reset force to the extended function key (2000).

31. The electronic shifter (100) according to claim 30, wherein, The third elastic element includes an elastic material layer disposed on the circuit board body (3a), and the elastic material layer (71) of the third elastic element at least covers the extended functional module (32).

32. The electronic shifter (100) according to any one of claims 9 to 31, wherein, The control circuit board (3) also includes multiple gear position indicator lights (34), and the shift assembly (1000) also includes a gear position display element (8). The gear position display element (8) is fixedly disposed on the first support (221) and located between the shift knob (1) and the extended function key (2000). The gear position display element (8) is provided with multiple light-transmitting parts, and the multiple gear position indicator lights (34) correspond one-to-one with the multiple light-transmitting parts on the gear position display element (8).

33. The electronic shifter (100) according to any one of claims 9 to 32, wherein, The control circuit board (3) also includes an extended function indicator light (35), and the extended function key (2000) is provided with a light-transmitting part. The extended function indicator light (35) corresponds to the light-transmitting part on the extended function key (2000).

34. A vehicle (200) comprising an electronic gear shifter (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 33.

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