JP2000322969A - Switch device of vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the appearance of a switch device by preventing the size of a switch mounted on a switch mounting plate from excessively increasing, to improve the mounting stiffness of the switch to the switch mounting plate, and thereby to improve the operability of the switch. SOLUTION: A casing 21 integrally projecting from a switch mounting plate 6 formed in a space 1 for an occupant toward its inside 1b for infixing a switch body 16 of a switch 11 is formed. A locking means 12 for locking the switch 11 to the switch mounting plate 6 is provided with: a stopper 26 which is integrally formed at the projecting end of the casing 21 and abutted on a part of the switch body 16 when the switch body 16 is inserted in the casing 21 by a predetermined length L and thereby stops further inserting; a locking part 27 formed on the casing 21; and a locked part 28 which is formed on the switch body 16 and locked by the locking part 27 when the switch body 16 is inserted in the casing 21 by the predetermined length L.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a switch device provided in an occupant space of a vehicle, and more particularly, to a switch mounting plate provided in an occupant space and a power supply of an air conditioner mounted on the switch mounting plate. The present invention relates to a switch device for a vehicle including a switch for turning on and off the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A switch device of an automobile as an example of the above-mentioned vehicle is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 2-44579.

According to the above publication, the air conditioner includes a switch device. The switch device includes a switch mounting plate provided in a passenger compartment, which is a passenger space, and a switch formed on the switch mounting plate. A switch mounting hole for communicating the outside and the inside of the mounting plate with each other, a switch fitted in the switch mounting hole, locking means for locking the switch to the switch mounting plate, and a connection to an end of the branch harness And a connector connected to the switch on the inner side.

The switch has a switch body internally having a contact for turning on and off and is locked to the switch mounting plate by the locking means, and a terminal protruding from the inner end of the switch body. And a switch operating section supported on the outer end of the switch body.

The locking means is formed integrally with the outer end of the switch main body, and is formed on the outer surface of the switch mounting plate when the switch main body is fitted into the switch mounting hole by a predetermined dimension. An outward flange that abuts to prevent further fitting, a locking portion formed on the switch mounting plate, and the switch main body formed on the switch main body and fitted with the predetermined dimension into the switch mounting hole. And a locked part locked by the locking part.

The switch can be turned on or off by operating the switch operation section with a finger from the inside of the occupant space. If the switch is turned on, the power supply of the air conditioner is turned on. Is turned on, and the operation of this air conditioner is enabled.

[0007]

By the way, the switch according to the prior art described above projects outwardly from an outer end of the switch body, and an outward flange which abuts on an outer surface of the switch mounting plate. When the switch is viewed from the outside of the switch mounting plate, the size of the switch becomes useless more than necessary in view of its function, and therefore, the appearance of the switch device may be deteriorated. .

Further, the switch mounting plate has a thin and flat shape and a low rigidity.
There is a possibility that the switch mounting rigidity to the switch mounting plate becomes insufficient and the operability of the switch is reduced.

Further, when an external force is applied to this terminal from some object, for example, when the connector is connected to the terminal of the switch, the terminal is deformed to make it difficult to connect to the connector. It would be desirable to be able to protect with a configuration.

[0010] It is also desired that the connector can be easily connected to the terminal of the switch.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has been made to improve the appearance of a switch device by preventing a switch mounted on a switch mounting plate from becoming unnecessarily large. It is another object of the present invention to improve the rigidity of mounting the switch on the switch mounting plate to improve the operability of the switch.

It is another object of the present invention to protect the terminal of the switch with a simple structure so as to prevent any contact with the terminal of the switch, and to easily connect the connector to the terminal. I do.

[0013]

A vehicle switch device according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is as follows.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a switch mounting plate provided in the occupant space, and a switch mounting formed on the switch mounting plate so as to allow the outside and inside of the switch mounting plate to communicate with each other. Hole 9, switch 11 fitted into switch mounting hole 9, and switch 11
Locking means 12 for locking the switch mounting plate 6 to the switch mounting plate 6;
A connector 14 connected to the switch 11 on the inside 1b side, wherein the switch 11 is
2, a switch body 16 locked to the switch mounting plate 6, a terminal 17 protruding from an end of the switch body 16 on the inside 1b side, and an end of the switch body 16 on the outside 1a side. A switch device for a vehicle comprising a switch operating portion 18 supported by

A casing 21 is provided which projects integrally from the switch mounting plate 6 toward the interior 1b and into which the switch body 16 is fitted. When the switch body 16 is fitted into the casing 21 by a predetermined dimension L, a stopper 26 that abuts a part of the switch body 16 to prevent further fitting, and the casing 2
1 and a locked portion formed on the switch body 16 and locked by the lock portion 27 when the switch body 16 is fitted into the casing 21 by the predetermined dimension L. 28.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, the switch body 16 and the switch operating portion 18 are substantially identical to each other when viewed from a line of sight along the axis 10 of the switch mounting hole 9. As the same, each outer surface is almost flush with each other,
The switch body 16 is placed on a virtual surface along each of these outer surfaces.
And a dividing line 30 for separating the switch operating unit 18 from the switch operating unit 18.
The switch mounting hole 9 and / or the casing 21
It is located inside.

The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2
In addition to the invention, the terminal 21 is integrally formed on the projecting end of the casing 21 and covers the terminal 17 from the outside in a direction perpendicular to the axis 10, and the connector 14 connected to the terminal 17 is removably fitted. Other casing 32 to be fitted into
Is provided.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes an occupant space of an automobile as an example of a vehicle, more specifically, a driver's seat in a vehicle interior of a vehicle body, and an arrow Fr indicates the front of the automobile. The vehicle may be a ship, a train, or the like, and the occupant is a concept including a driver, a passenger, and the like.

An air conditioner 2 is provided at the front end of the passenger space 1.
Is provided. The air conditioner 2 includes a resin control panel 3 supported by the vehicle body and provided in the occupant space 1, and a switch device 4 supported by the control panel 3. The control panel 3 is configured by a part of an instrument panel provided at the front end of the occupant space 1 or attached to the instrument panel. However, the control panel 3 may be configured by a console box. Good.

The switch device 4 includes a switch mounting plate 6 formed by a part of the rear surface of the control panel 3.
And various temperature adjusting switches 7 mounted on the switch mounting plate 6. The switch device 4 includes a switch mounting hole 9 formed in the switch mounting plate 6 for communicating the outside 1a and the inside 1b of the switch mounting plate 6 with each other. A switch 11 positioned substantially on the axis 10 of the mounting hole 9, locking means 12 for locking the switch 11 to the switch mounting plate 6 so as to be detachable, and a switch 11 connected to an end of a branch harness 13. And a connector 14 detachably connected to the switch 11 on the inner side 1b.

The axis 10 of the switch mounting hole 9 extends in the front-rear direction. When viewed from a line of sight along the axis 10, the switch mounting hole 9 and the switch 11 form a rectangular shape that is long in the left and right directions. I have. The switch 11 is a push button type that enables the power of the air conditioner 2 to be turned on and off,
The other end of the harness 13 is connected to a power supply or the like. Note that a metal material for energizing the connection terminals of the connector 14 is not shown.

The switch 11 has a contact for turning on and off, and is provided with the switch mounting plate 6 by the locking means 12.
A switch body 16, which is detachably engaged with the terminal, a terminal 17 protruding from an end of the switch body 16 on the inner side 1b side, and a shaft attached to an end of the switch body 16 on the outer side 1a side. A switch operating portion 18 that is supported so as to be movable in the axial direction along the core 10.

When the switch operation section 18 is pressed by a finger from the outside 1a side (two-dot chain line, two-dot chain arrow in FIG. 1), the switch 11 is turned on.
In this state, if the switch operation unit 18 is pressed again, the switch 11 is turned off.

The switch body 16 and the switch operating portion 18 are removably fitted through the switch mounting hole 9 so as to be integrally protruded from the switch mounting plate 6 toward the inside 1b (front) in the axial direction. A resin casing 21 is provided. The casing 21 has a rectangular shape that is long in the left and right directions when viewed from the above-mentioned line of sight, and has a rectangular tube shape having a rectangular cross section that is located substantially on the axis 10 as a whole. A pair of side plates 2
2, 22 and a pair of upper and lower plates 2 facing each other at a distance vertically.
3 and 24, and these plates 22 to 24 are integrally formed with each other. Further, an inner surface of the casing 21 and
The inner surfaces of the switch mounting holes 9 are flush with each other, and the respective inner surfaces are continuous surfaces.

The locking means 12 is provided with the casing 21
Formed integrally with the protruding end (front end) of the switch mounting plate 6
When the switch body 16 is fitted into the casing 21 by a predetermined dimension L with reference to the outer surface of the switch body 16, an end of the switch body 16 on the inner side 1b side, which is a part of the switch body 16, is brought into contact with the switch body 16 to prevent further fitting. A stopper 26 for blocking and a locking recess (including a hole) integrally formed with the casing 21.
And a pair of left and right locking portions 27 and the switch body 16
And a pair of left and right engaged engagement protrusions which are formed on the outer surface of the switch body 16 and which are elastic engagement protrusions which are detachably engaged with the engagement portions 27 when the switch body 16 is fitted into the casing 21 by the predetermined dimension L. And a stop portion 28.

The stopper 26 is connected to the casing 21
It is composed of an inward flange integrally molded with the protruding end of
At the projecting end of the casing 21, on the axis 10,
A through-hole 29 for communicating the inside and outside of the casing 21 is formed, and the through-hole 29 has a rectangular shape that is long in the left and right directions when viewed from the above-mentioned line of sight.
Is formed smaller than that of the internal space.

As viewed from the line of sight, the switch body 16 and the switch operation section 18 are substantially the same in shape and size, and their outer surfaces are substantially flush with each other. A dividing line 30 that divides the switch body 16 and the switch operation unit 18 from each other on a virtual plane along the outer surfaces of the switch body 16 and the switch operation unit 18 is located inside the casing 21.

In the above case, as viewed from the line of sight, the outer surfaces of the switch body 16 and the switch operating portion 18 are both brought close enough to the inner surface of the casing 21, and there is play between the outer surface and the inner surface. Is not to occur. Therefore, the switch body 16 fitted in the casing 21 slides on the inner surface of the casing 21,
The guide is guided substantially parallel to the axis 10.

The dividing line 30 is connected to the switch mounting hole 9.
Alternatively, it may be located only in one of the insides of the casing 21 or may be located inside the switch mounting hole 9.

The terminal 1 is formed integrally with the projecting end of the casing 21 and is externally arranged in a direction perpendicular to the axis 10.
Another casing 32 made of resin for covering the connector 7 and for removably fitting the connector 14 connected to the terminal 17 is provided.

The other casing 32 has a rectangular shape that is long in the left and right directions when viewed from the above-mentioned line of sight, and has a rectangular tube shape with a rectangular cross section that is located substantially on the axis 10 as a whole.
Specifically, a pair of side plates 33, 33 facing apart from each other on the left and right sides
And a pair of upper and lower plates 34 and 35 facing each other vertically apart, and these plates 33 to 35 are integrally formed with each other. The inner surface of the other casing 32 and the inner surface of the through-hole 29 are flush with each other, and these inner surfaces are continuous surfaces.

In the above case, when the switch body 16 fitted in the casing 21 slides while being guided by the casing 21, the terminal 17 is automatically fitted into the through hole 29 as the fitting proceeds. And this through hole 2
9 and automatically fit into the other casing 32.

Also, when viewed from the line of sight, the connector 14
And the inner surface of the other casing 32 are sufficiently close to each other so that there is no play between the outer surface and the inner surface. For this reason, the other casing 3
2 is connected to the other casing 3.
2 is guided substantially parallel to the shaft center 10 by sliding on the inner surface of the shaft 2, and is automatically connected to the terminal 17 as the fitting proceeds.

According to the above configuration, the casing 21 is provided, which is integrally protruded from the switch mounting plate 6 toward the inside 1b side and into which the switch body 16 is fitted, and the locking means 12 is provided at the projecting end of the casing 21. When the switch body 16 is fitted into the casing 21 by a predetermined dimension L with reference to the outer surface of the switch mounting plate 6, a part of the switch body 16 is brought into contact with the casing 21 to prevent further fitting. A stopper 26, a locking portion 27 formed on the casing 21, and the switch body 16
The switch body 16 is formed in the casing 21
And a locked portion 28 that is locked by the locking portion 27 when the predetermined size L is fitted into the locking portion 27.

Therefore, when the switch 11 is to be mounted on the switch mounting plate 6, the switch 11 is first positioned on the outside 1a side of the switch mounting plate 6 as shown by the dashed line in FIG. 2 and FIG. Then, as shown by an arrow A in FIG. 3, the switch 11 is fitted into the casing 21 through the switch mounting hole 9 from the terminal 17 side.

Switch 11 for casing 21
When the fitting of the casing 2 is advanced, each of the locked portions 28
1 and is elastically bent toward the switch body 16 by being pressed against the inner surface of the switch body 1 and slid toward the locking portion 27.
In addition, as the switch 11 advances, the switch body 16 is guided by each inner surface of the casing 21 and advances forward substantially parallel to the axis 10. 17 is automatically fitted into the through-hole 29 and the other casing 3 is inserted through this through-hole 29.
2 is fitted inside.

When the fitting of the switch body 16 into the casing 21 reaches the predetermined dimension L, further fitting is prevented by the stopper 26, and the locked portion 28 is locked by the locking portion 27. Thus, the mounting of the switch 11 on the switch mounting plate 6 is completed.

When the mounting of the switch 11 is completed, the dividing line 30 is located inside the casing 21, and the terminal 17 is housed in another casing 32, and is inserted in a direction perpendicular to the axis 10. (Left and right, up and down).

Next, as shown in FIG.
Is located outside the other casing 32 on the inside 1b side of the switch mounting plate 6, and then the connector 14 is fitted into the other casing 32 from its protruding end side as shown by an arrow B in FIG. Let it.

As the fitting of the connector 14 into the other casing 32 proceeds, the connector 14 is guided by each inner surface of the other casing 32 and proceeds rearward substantially in parallel with the axis 10. Therefore, with this progress, the connector 14 is automatically connected to the terminal 17 housed in the other casing 32 and the switch 1
1 is completed.

The removal of the connector 14 from the switch 11 and the removal of the switch 11 from the switch mounting plate 6 may be performed in a procedure reverse to the procedure described above.

According to the above configuration, when the switch 11 is mounted on the switch mounting plate 6, an outward flange unlike the conventional one is not required at the end of the switch body 16 on the outer side 1a. When viewed from the outside 1a side of the switch mounting plate 6, this switch 11 is prevented from becoming unnecessarily large in view of its function,
Thus, the appearance of the switch device 4 is improved.

The casing 21 is integrally formed with the switch mounting plate 6 at the position where the switch 11 is mounted. The casing 21 has a rigid shape and is indirectly connected to the switch mounting plate 6. The locking means 12 for locking the switch 11 includes a stopper 26 integrally formed on the protruding end of the rigid casing 21 as described above, and the switch body 1
6 is constituted by a locking portion 27 that locks 6 and a locked portion 28.

Therefore, the mounting rigidity of the switch 11 to the switch mounting plate 6 is improved, and this switch 1
Operability with respect to 1 is improved.

As described above, the switch mounting hole 9
Looking at the line of sight along the axis 10 of the switch body 16
The switch operation section 18 and the switch operation section 18 are substantially the same in shape and size, and their outer surfaces are substantially flush with each other.

For this reason, as viewed from the line of sight along the axis 10, the outer surfaces of the switch body 16 and the switch operation section 18 are both fitted on the casing 21 to which these 16, 18 are fitted.
Can be brought sufficiently close to the inner surface of the vehicle.

Therefore, first, the switch body 16 fitted in the casing 21 is prevented from rattling with the casing 21, and the terminal 17 is connected to the casing 21 when the switch body 16 is fitted in the casing 21. The accuracy of the guide when fitting into the other casing 32 through the through hole 29 is improved, and the mounting rigidity of the switch 11 to the switch mounting plate 6 is further improved.

Second, when viewed from the line of sight along the axis 10, the outer surface of the switch operating portion 18 can be brought sufficiently close to the inner surface of the switch mounting hole 9 and the casing 21. The gap between the portion 18, the switch mounting hole 9 and the casing 21 can be kept small, and the appearance of the switch device 4 is improved accordingly.

Further, as described above, the switch body 1
The dividing line 30 separating the switch body 16 and the switch operation unit 18 from each other on a virtual plane along each outer surface of the switch operation unit 6 and the switch operation unit 18 is located inside the switch mounting hole 9 and / or the casing 21. The split line 30 is prevented from being seen from the outside 1a side of the switch mounting plate 6, so that the appearance of the switch device 4 is also improved in this regard.

As described above, the terminal 17 is formed integrally with the projecting end of the casing 21 and covers the terminal 17 from the outside in a direction perpendicular to the axis 10. Another casing 32 is provided to be removably fitted.

For this reason, the terminal 17 is protected by being covered with the other casing 32, and
Something is prevented from coming into contact with the terminal 17 and deformation is prevented.

Further, the protection of the terminal 17 is achieved by the other casing 32 integrally formed with the casing 21 while avoiding an increase in the number of parts. Therefore, the protection of the terminal 17 is achieved by a simple structure. Is done.

Further, the other casing 32 is for fitting the connector 14 therein. With the progress of the fitting, the connector 14 can be guided substantially parallel to the axis 10. As the fitting of the connector 14 progresses, the connection with the terminal 17 can be automatically performed.

Therefore, the work of connecting the connector 14 to the terminal 17 of the switch 11 can be easily performed.

Further, since the terminal 17 is protected by the other casing 32 as described above, a protector which is conventionally formed integrally with the switch body 16 and provided so as to cover the terminal 17 is unnecessary. The configuration of the switch 11 becomes simpler.

[0057]

According to the present invention, the following effects are obtained.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a switch mounting plate provided in an occupant space, a switch mounting hole formed in the switch mounting plate for communicating the outside and the inside of the switch mounting plate with each other, and the switch mounting plate. A switch fitted into the hole, locking means for locking the switch to the switch mounting plate, and a connector connected to the switch on the inner side, wherein the switch is connected to the switch by the locking means. A switch body locked to the mounting plate,
A switch device for a vehicle, comprising: a terminal protruding from the inner end of the switch main body; and a switch operating portion supported on the outer end of the switch main body.

A casing is provided for integrally projecting from the switch mounting plate toward the inside so as to fit the switch body. The locking means is integrally formed at a projecting end of the casing, and the switch body is attached to the casing. A stopper that abuts a part of the switch body to prevent further fitting when the switch body is fitted by a predetermined dimension, a locking portion formed on the casing, and a switch body formed on the switch body, And a locked portion locked by the locking portion when the predetermined size is fitted into the casing.

Therefore, when the switch is to be mounted on the switch mounting plate, first, the switch is inserted into the casing from the terminal side through the switch mounting hole. When the fitting reaches a predetermined size, further fitting is prevented by the stopper, and the locked part is locked by the locking part, whereby the mounting of the switch to the switch mounting plate is completed. I do.

Therefore, when the switch is mounted on the switch mounting plate, an outward flange unlike the conventional one is not required at the outer end of the switch main body. Therefore, the switch is mounted on the external side of the switch mounting plate. When viewed from above, this switch is prevented from becoming unnecessarily large in view of its function, thereby improving the appearance of the switch device.

Further, the casing is integrally formed with the switch mounting portion of the switch mounting plate and has a rigid shape, and the locking means for locking the switch to the switch mounting plate includes: It is composed of the stopper integrally formed on the projecting end of the rigid casing as described above, and the locking portion and the locked portion for locking the switch body to the casing.

Therefore, the mounting rigidity of the switch to the switch mounting plate is improved, and the operability of the switch is improved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, as viewed from a line of sight along the axis of the switch mounting hole, the switch main body and the switch operation portion are substantially the same in shape and size, and their outer surfaces are substantially flush with each other. A dividing line that separates the switch body and the switch operation unit from each other on a virtual surface along each outer surface,
It is located inside the switch mounting hole and / or the casing.

Therefore, when viewed from the line of sight along the axis,
Both the outer surfaces of the switch body and the switch operation section can be brought sufficiently close to the inner surface of the casing into which they are fitted.

Therefore, first, the switch body fitted in the casing is prevented from rattling with the casing, and the rigidity of the switch mounted on the switch mounting plate is further improved.

Second, when viewed from the line of sight along the axis, the outer surface of the switch operating portion can be made sufficiently close to the switch mounting hole and the inner surface of the casing,
The gaps between these switch operation parts, the switch mounting holes and the casing can be kept small, and
The appearance of the switch device is improved.

Further, as described above, since the dividing line is located inside the switch mounting hole and / or inside the casing, the dividing line is prevented from being seen from the outside of the switch mounting plate. The appearance of the device is improved.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the terminal is formed integrally with the projecting end of the casing, covers the terminal from the outside in a direction perpendicular to the axis, and allows the connector connected to the terminal to be detachably fitted. Another casing is provided for fitting.

For this reason, the terminal is protected by being covered by the other casing, so that any object is prevented from coming into contact with the terminal and is prevented from being deformed.

Further, the protection of the terminal is achieved by another casing integrally formed with the casing while avoiding an increase in the number of parts, so that the protection of the terminal is achieved by a simple structure.

Further, the other casing is for fitting the connector, and by the progress of the fitting,
The connector can be guided substantially parallel to the axis, and therefore, the connection with the terminal can be automatically made as the fitting of the connector progresses.

Therefore, the operation of connecting the connector to the switch terminal can be easily performed.

Further, since the terminals are protected by the other casing as described above, a protector which is conventionally formed integrally with the switch body and provided to cover the terminals is unnecessary, and accordingly, the switch is accordingly provided. There is also an effect that the configuration becomes simpler.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partial plan sectional view of a switch device.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the switch device.

FIG. 3 is a development view of what is shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 occupant space 1a outside 1b inside 4 switch device 6 switch mounting plate 9 switch mounting hole 10 axis 11 switch 12 locking means 13 harness 14 connector 16 switch body 17 terminal 18 switch operating section 21 casing 26 stopper 27 locking section 28 Locked part 30 Secant line 32 Other casing L Predetermined dimensions

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A switch mounting plate provided in an occupant space, a switch mounting hole formed in the switch mounting plate for communicating the outside and the inside of the switch mounting plate with each other, and fitted into the switch mounting hole. A switch, locking means for locking the switch to the switch mounting plate, and a connector connected to the switch on the inner side, wherein the switch is locked to the switch mounting plate by the locking means. A switch body, a terminal protruding from the inner end of the switch body, and a switch operating unit supported on the outer end of the switch body. A casing for integrally projecting from the switch mounting plate toward the inside to fit the switch body,
A stopper that is integrally formed with the projecting end of the casing and that abuts a part of the switch body to prevent further fitting when the switch body is fitted into the casing by a predetermined dimension; A vehicle comprising: a locking portion formed on the casing; and a locked portion formed on the switch body and locked by the locking portion when the switch body is fitted into the casing with the predetermined dimension. Switch device. 2. The switch main body and the switch operating portion are substantially the same in shape and size when viewed from a line of sight along the axis of the switch mounting hole, and the outer surfaces are substantially flush with each other. 2. The switch device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a dividing line separating the switch body and the switch operation unit from each other on a virtual plane is located inside the switch mounting hole and / or the casing. 3. Another casing integrally formed on a projecting end of the casing, covering the terminal from outside in a direction perpendicular to the axis, and removably fitting the connector connected to the terminal. The vehicle switch device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: