Handlebar Switch Vertical Arrangement Compact Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing handlebar switch configurations face challenges with increased size due to the distance between the handlebar grip and switches, and the need for additional sub-switch cases, which affects operability and space utilization.
Innovation Solution
The handlebar switch features switch cases integrated within the handlebar grip, with direction switches arranged in a vertical row, including up, down, and left-right switches, and other switches positioned to the left and right, featuring protruding operating surfaces and tilting axes to enhance operability and reduce size, while an enter switch validates choices made by the direction switches.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If switches are disposed far from the handlebar grip to accommodate more switches, then the number of switches increases, but operability deteriorates due to great distance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a horizontal arrangement of switches to a vertical arrangement along the handlebar axis. Direction switches are disposed in a vertical row, utilizing the longitudinal dimension of the handlebar rather than expanding laterally, thereby maintaining compactness while accommodating multiple switches
2Quantity of substance
If a sub-switch case is added to increase switch capacity, then the number of switches increases, but device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple switch functions into a single unified switch case structure. Direction switches and other switches are combined in one case rather than using separate sub-switch cases, simplifying the overall structure while maintaining the ability to accommodate multiple switches
3Ease of operation
If direction switches are arranged horizontally to provide adequate operating space, then operability improves, but the crosswise width increases requiring more disposition space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent repositions direction switches from a horizontal layout to a vertical layout along the handlebar's longitudinal axis. This dimensional change allows adequate operating space to be provided in the vertical direction rather than the horizontal direction, thereby maintaining operability while reducing crosswise width
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AI summary
To provide a handlebar switch that can achieve reduction in size of a switch case, while ensuring operability of switches that increase in number, a handlebar switch includes switch cases disposed on a handlebar inside a handlebar grip in a vehicle width direction and a plurality of switches disposed on the switch cases. The switches include direction switches that specify up, down, left, and right directions. The direction switches disposed to form one vertical row include a pair of upper and lower depressing up and down switches that specify up and down directions, respectively, and a tilting left-right switch that is disposed between the up and down switches and that specifies a left or right direction. Other switches are disposed at the left and right of the direction switches.