JP2016002796A - Shifter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To regulate an operation of a shift body to a change position when the operation of the shift body to the change position is unnecessary.SOLUTION: In a shifter 10, a rotational operation of a lever 12 to a "+" position and a "-" position is regulated by a regulation member 28 when a selecting switch 16 is not press-operated in the case where the lever 12 is rotationally operated to a "D" position. Thus, when the rotational operation of the lever 12 to the "+" position and the "-" position is unnecessary, the rotational operation of the lever 12 to the "+" position and the "-" position can be regulated.

Description

  The present invention relates to a shift device in which a shift stage of a transmission is changed by operating a shift body to a change position.

  In the shift device described in Patent Document 1, the shift range of the automatic transmission is changed to the R range and the D range, respectively, by operating the shift lever to the R position and the D position. Further, when the shift lever is operated to the + position and the − position, the shift stage of the automatic transmission is raised and lowered, respectively.

  However, in this shift device, for example, even when the shift range of the automatic transmission is other than the D range, the shift lever can be operated to the + position and the − position.

JP 2007-253912 A

  An object of the present invention is to obtain a shift device that can restrict the operation of the shift body to the change position when the operation to the change position of the shift body is unnecessary in consideration of the above facts.

  In the shift device according to claim 1, the shift range of the transmission is changed by being operated to the shift position, and the shift range of the transmission is applied to the vehicle by being operated to the forward position which is the shift position. The gear range of the transmission is changed by being changed to the forward range to which the forward driving force is transmitted and operated to the changed position, and the operation force is released when operated to the shift position. And the shift body of the transmission is the forward range, and the shift range of the transmission is the forward range. And restricting means for permitting operation of the shift body to the change position.

  A shift device according to a second aspect is the shift device according to the first aspect, wherein when the shift range of the transmission is a forward range, the shift means is moved to the change position of the shift body. An operation unit that permits operation is provided.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the shift device is operated to the forward position, the shift range of the transmission is arranged in the forward range where the forward driving force is transmitted to the vehicle, and is operated to the change position. A shift body in which a shift stage of the transmission is changed, an operation unit that can be operated, and a change position of the shift body that is not operated when the shift range of the transmission is a forward range. And a restricting means for permitting an operation to the change position of the shift body by operating the operation portion when the shift range of the transmission is a forward range. .

  In the shift device according to the first aspect, the shift range of the transmission is changed by operating the shift body to the shift position. Furthermore, when the shift body is operated to the forward position which is the shift position, the shift range of the transmission is changed to the forward range where the forward driving force is transmitted to the vehicle, and the shift body is operated to the changed position. Thus, the gear position of the transmission is changed. Further, when the shift body is operated to the shift position, the shift body is returned to the return position by releasing the operation force.

  Here, when the shift range of the transmission is other than the forward range, the restricting means restricts the operation to the change position of the shift body, and when the shift range of the transmission is the forward range, the restricting means shifts. Allows operations to change body position. For this reason, when the shift range of the transmission that does not require an operation to the change position of the shift body is other than the forward range, the operation to the change position of the shift body can be restricted.

  In the shift device according to the second aspect, when the shift range of the transmission is the forward range, the restricting means permits the shift body to be operated to the change position by operating the operation unit. For this reason, a shift body can be operated to a change position by operating an operation part.

  In the shift device according to claim 3, when the shift body is operated to the forward position, the shift range of the transmission is arranged in the forward range where the forward driving force is transmitted to the vehicle, and the shift body is changed to the change position. Is operated to change the gear position of the transmission. The operation unit is operable.

  Here, when the shift range of the transmission is the forward range, the operation unit is not operated, so that the restricting unit restricts the operation to the change position of the shift body, and the shift range of the transmission is the forward range. When the operation unit is operated, the restricting means permits the shift body to be operated to the change position. For this reason, when the shift range of the transmission is the forward range, the operation to the change position of the shift body can be restricted when the operation unit that does not require the operation to the change position of the shift body is not operated.

It is the perspective view seen from the diagonally right front which shows the lever in the shift device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. (A) And (B) is a figure which shows the shift apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is sectional drawing seen from the left, (B) was seen from upper direction It is a top view. (A) And (B) is a figure which shows when the lever in the shift device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention is permitted operation to a "+" position and a "-" position, (A) FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view seen from the left, and FIG. 4B is a plan view seen from above. (A) And (B) is a figure which shows the shift apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is sectional drawing seen from back, (B) is the plane seen from upper direction FIG. (A) And (B) is a figure which shows when the lever in the shift apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention is permitted operation to a "+" position and a "-" position, (A) It is sectional drawing seen from the back, (B) is the top view seen from upper direction. It is the top view seen from the upper part which shows the shift apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the top view seen from the upper part which shows when the lever in the shift device concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention is permitted operation to a "+" position and a "-" position. It is sectional drawing seen from the left which shows the shift apparatus which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing seen from the left which shows when the lever in the shift device which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention was permitted operation to a "+" position and a "-" position.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part of a shift device 10 (shifter) according to a first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the right front side. Further, FIG. 2A shows a sectional view of the shift device 10 viewed from the left side, and FIG. 2B shows a plan view of the shift device 10 viewed from above. ing. In the drawing, the front of the shift device 10 is indicated by an arrow FR, the left side of the shift device 10 is indicated by an arrow LH, and the upper side of the shift device 10 is indicated by an arrow UP.

  The shift device 10 according to the present embodiment is applied to a vehicle (automobile), and the shift device 10 is a so-called floor type and is installed on a floor portion (floor) of a passenger compartment. The shift device 10 is directed frontward, leftward, and upward toward the front of the vehicle, leftward of the vehicle, and upward of the vehicle, respectively.

  The shift device 10 is provided with a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box-shaped housing (not shown), and the shift device 10 is installed on the floor of the passenger compartment by fixing the housing in the passenger compartment. A rectangular plate-like cover (not shown) is provided at the upper end of the housing, and the cover covers the inside of the housing from the upper side. An operation hole (not shown) having a predetermined shape is formed in the cover, and the operation hole penetrates the cover.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2A and 2B, the shift device 10 is provided with a substantially rod-shaped lever 12 as a shift body, and the lower portion of the lever 12 is rotated in the housing. Supported as possible. The lever 12 is provided with a cylindrical lever main body 12A. The lever 12 extends through the cover operation hole in the lever main body 12A to the upper side of the housing. The lever 12 (lever body 12A) is allowed to rotate by the operation hole, and the lever 12 can be rotated in the front-rear direction (shift direction) and the left-right direction (select direction) along the operation hole. .

  A knob 12B as a grip portion is provided at the upper end portion of the lever 12, and the knob 12B is fixed to the upper end portion of the lever main body 12A. The knob 12B can be gripped by an occupant (driver) of the vehicle, and the occupant can rotate the lever 12 while gripping the knob 12B.

  A substantially cylindrical link 14 is provided in the lever main body 12A, and an upper end portion of the link 14 projects into the knob 12B. A connecting portion 14A is integrally provided at the upper end of the link 14, and the connecting portion 14A protrudes to the front side. A rectangular columnar engaging column 14B as a restricted portion is integrally provided at the lower end of the link 14, and the engaging column 14B passes through the lever body 12A and extends from the lever body 12A to the front side and the rear side. It is protruding. The engaging column 14B is movable in a vertical direction (in the axial direction of the lever main body 12A) within a predetermined range with respect to the lever main body 12A. It is possible to move in the axial direction). The link 14 is biased to the lower side of the lever 12 by biasing means (not shown).

  The knob 12B is provided with a selection switch 16 having a substantially fan-like columnar shape as an operation unit in a side view, and the selection switch 16 is supported at the upper end portion of the knob 12B so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction within a predetermined range. . A pressing portion 16A is integrally provided at the rear end of the selection switch 16, and the pressing portion 16A comes into contact with the connecting portion 14A of the link 14 from below, so that the front portion of the selection switch 16 is connected to the knob 12B. It protrudes to the front side. The selection switch 16 can be operated to be pushed rearward by an occupant. The selection switch 16 is pushed rearward, and the selection switch 16 is rotated rearward so that the pressing portion of the selection switch 16 is pressed. The connecting portion 14A of the link 14 is pressed upward by 16A, and the link 14 (including the engaging column 14B) is moved upward of the lever 12 against the biasing force of the biasing means (FIG. 3A). And FIG. 3B).

  In the housing, a rectangular plate-shaped strength gate 18 as a guide member is fixed on the upper side of the engaging column 14B of the link 14, and the strength gate 18 is arranged in parallel with the cover. The strength gate 18 is made thicker than the cover, and the strength gate 18 is made stronger than the cover.

  A guide hole 20 having a predetermined shape is formed through the strength gate 18, and the lever 12 is passed through the guide hole 20 so as to be rotatable in the lever main body 12A. The lever 12 is guided by the guide hole 20 in the lever main body 12A and is rotatable in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction. The lever 12 is brought into contact with the peripheral surface of the guide hole 20 in the lever main body 12A. Therefore, the rotation is restricted.

  The lever 12 is configured to be pivotable in the front-rear direction along the shift path 22. When the lever 12 is pivoted from the front side to the rear side along the shift path 22, the lever 12 serves as a “shift position”. From the “P” position (parking position) to the “R” position (reverse position) via the “N” position (neutral position). By turning the lever 12 to the “P” position, the shift range of the automatic transmission (transmission) of the vehicle is changed to the “P” range (parking range), and the driving force applied to the wheels of the vehicle is changed. Transmission is interrupted and the output shaft of the automatic transmission is locked (parking lock). By turning the lever 12 to the “N” position, the shift range of the automatic transmission is changed to the “N” range (neutral range), and transmission of driving force to the wheels of the vehicle is interrupted. By turning the lever 12 to the “R” position, the shift range of the automatic transmission is changed to the “R” range (reverse range), and the reverse drive force is transmitted to the wheels of the vehicle.

  The lever 12 is pivotable in the front-rear direction along the change path 24 on the left side of the shift path 22, and the lever 12 is pivoted from the front side to the rear side along the change path 24. 12 is arranged from a “+” position (plus position) as a change position to a “−” position (minus position) as a change position via a “D” position (drive position) as a forward position as a shift position. . By turning the lever 12 to the “D” position, the shift range of the automatic transmission is changed to the “D” range (drive range), and the forward drive force is transmitted to the wheels of the vehicle. When the lever 12 is turned to the “+” position, the gear position of the automatic transmission is raised by one gear. When the lever 12 is turned to the “−” position, the gear position of the automatic transmission is lowered one by one.

  The lever 12 is rotatable in the left-right direction along the communication path 26 between the shift path 22 and the change path 24, and the lever 12 is rotated from the right side to the left side along the communication path 26. Thus, the lever 12 is disposed from the “N” position to the “D” position.

  The shift device 10 is of a so-called stationary type, and a moderation mechanism (not shown) is provided in the housing. The moderation mechanism applies an urging force to the lever 12 in the direction from the shift position (“P” position, “N” position, “R” position, and “D” position) to the shift position. Thereby, the urging force of the moderation mechanism gives a sense of moderation to the rotation operation between the shift positions of the lever 12, and when the rotation operation force is not applied to the lever 12, the urging force of the moderation mechanism The lever 12 is arranged at the shift position. The moderation mechanism applies a biasing force to the lever 12 in a direction from the “+” position and the “−” position to the “D” position. Thereby, when the turning operation force is not applied to the lever 12 at the “+” position and the “−” position, the lever 12 is returned to the “D” position by the biasing force of the moderation mechanism.

  In the housing, a U-shaped columnar regulating member 28 in plan view as a regulating means is fixed below the strength gate 18. The inside of the regulating member 28 is arranged at the “D” position of the change path 24. Open to the right. The front portion of the restricting member 28 is a first restricting portion 28 </ b> A, and the first restricting portion 28 </ b> A is disposed in front of the “D” position of the change path 24. The rear portion of the restricting member 28 is a second restricting portion 28 </ b> B, and the second restricting portion 28 </ b> B is disposed behind the “D” position of the change path 24. The left portion of the restricting member 28 is a connecting portion 28C, and the connecting portion 28C connects the first restricting portion 28A and the second restricting portion 28B.

  When the lever 12 is turned to the “D” position and the selection switch 16 of the knob 12B in the lever 12 is not pushed backward, the engaging column of the link 14 in the lever 12 is placed in the regulating member 28. 14B is arranged, and the engaging column 14B can be engaged with the first restricting portion 28A and the second restricting portion 28B of the restricting member 28.

  When the lever 12 is rotated to the “D” position, as described above, when the selection switch 16 is pressed backward and the engagement column 14B is moved to the upper side of the lever 12, The combined column 14B is disposed on the upper side of the regulating member 28, and the engaging column 14B is made unengageable with the first regulating unit 28A and the second regulating unit 28B of the regulating member 28 (FIGS. 3A and 3). (See (B)).

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

  In the shift device 10 configured as described above, when the lever 12 is turned to the “D” position, the shift range of the automatic transmission is changed to the “D” range, and the forward driving force is transmitted to the wheels of the vehicle. Is done. Further, when the lever 12 is turned to the “+” position and the “−” position, the shift stages of the automatic transmission are raised and lowered one by one, respectively.

  Here, when the lever 12 is rotated to the “D” position and the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to the “D” range, the selection switch 16 of the knob 12B is not pressed on the lever 12. The engaging column 14 </ b> B of the link 14 is disposed in the restricting member 28. For this reason, the engaging column 14B is engaged with the first restricting portion 28A of the restricting member 28, whereby the turning operation of the lever 12 from the “D” position to the “+” position is restricted and the engagement is performed. The column 14B is engaged with the second restricting portion 28B of the restricting member 28, whereby the turning operation of the lever 12 from the "D" position to the "-" position is restricted.

  On the other hand, when the lever 12 is rotated to the “D” position and the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to the “D” range, the selection switch 16 is pressed, so that the engaging column 14B is moved to the lever. 12 is disposed above the restriction member 28. For this reason, the engagement column 14B is disabled from being engaged with the first restricting portion 28A, whereby the lever 12 is allowed to rotate from the “D” position to the “+” position, and the engagement column 14B. Is disabled from being engaged with the second restricting portion 28B, whereby the lever 12 is permitted to rotate from the “D” position to the “−” position.

  Thus, when the lever 12 is turned to the “D” position and the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to the “D” range, the “+” of the lever 12 is selected when the selection switch 16 is not pressed. The rotation operation to the “position” and the “−” position is restricted. Thus, when the lever 12 does not need to be rotated to the “+” position and the “−” position, the rotation operation of the lever 12 to the “+” position and the “−” position can be restricted. Moreover, the lever 12 can be prevented from being unnecessarily rotated to the “+” position and the “−” position, and erroneous operation of the lever 12 can be suppressed.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 4A shows a cross-sectional view of a shift device 50 (shifter) according to the second embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear, and FIG. It is shown in the top view seen from.

  The shift device 50 according to the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but differs in the following points.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, in the lever 12 of the shift device 50 according to the present embodiment, the link 14 in the lever main body 12A is connected to the connecting portion 14A and the engaging column 14B in the first embodiment. Is not provided. The upper surface of the link 14 is inclined in the upward direction as it goes to the right, and the lower surface of the link 14 is inclined in the downward direction as it goes to the right. Further, the link 14 is biased to the upper side of the lever 12 by biasing means (not shown).

  The selection switch 16 in the knob 12B of the lever 12 is not provided with the pressing portion 16A in the first embodiment. The selection switch 16 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and the selection switch 16 is supported by the knob 12B so as to be movable (slidable) in the left-right direction within a predetermined range. The right surface of the selection switch 16 is inclined in the upward direction as it goes to the right. When the right surface of the selection switch 16 is in surface contact with the upper surface of the link 14, the left portion of the selection switch 16 is the knob 12B. Projected to the left. The selection switch 16 can be pressed to the right by the occupant. When the selection switch 16 is pressed to the right and the selection switch 16 is moved to the right, the upper surface of the link 14 is moved by the right side of the selection switch 16. Is pressed and the link 14 is moved to the lower side of the lever 12 against the urging force of the urging means (see FIGS. 5A and 5B).

  The restricting member 28 is supported in the housing so as to be movable (slidable) in the left-right direction and not movable in the front-rear direction, and the restricting member 28 is urged to the right by a spring 52 as an urging member. A regulating plate 28D as an engaging portion is integrally provided in the regulating member 28, and the upper surface of the regulating plate 28D is inclined in a downward direction as it goes rightward. The restriction plate 28D is configured to be able to penetrate the peripheral wall of the lever main body 12A of the lever 12 and to be inserted into the lever main body 12A.

  When the lever 12 is rotated to the “D” position, the restricting plate 28D of the restricting member 28 passes through the peripheral wall of the lever main body 12A and is inserted into the lever main body 12A. Is brought into surface contact with the lower surface of the link 14. For this reason, when the selection switch 16 of the knob 12B in the lever 12 is not pressed to the right, the lever main body 12A is engaged with at least one of the first restricting portion 28A and the restricting plate 28D of the restricting member 28, The lever 12 is restricted from rotating from the “D” position to the “+” position, and the lever main body 12A is engaged with at least one of the second restricting portion 28B and the restricting plate 28D of the restricting member 28. The rotation operation of the lever 12 from the “D” position to the “−” position is restricted.

  When the lever 12 is rotated to the “D” position, as described above, the selection switch 16 is pressed to the right, and when the link 14 is moved to the lower side of the lever 12, the link 14 The upper surface of the regulating plate 28D is pressed by the lower surface, and the regulating member 28 is moved to the left against the urging force of the spring 52, so that the insertion of the regulating plate 28D into the lever main body 12A is released (FIG. 5 (A) and FIG. 5 (B)). For this reason, the lever main body 12A is disengaged from the first restricting portion 28A and the restricting plate 28D of the restricting member 28, whereby the lever 12 is allowed to rotate from the “D” position to the “+” position. At the same time, the lever main body 12A is disengaged from the second restricting portion 28B and the restricting plate 28D of the restricting member 28, whereby the lever 12 is allowed to rotate from the “D” position to the “−” position. The

  Here, also in this embodiment, the same operation and effect as the first embodiment can be obtained.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 6 shows a plan view of a shift device 60 (shifter) according to a third embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above.

  The shift device 60 according to the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but differs in the following points.

  In the shift device 60 according to this embodiment, the link 14 in the first embodiment is not provided on the lever 12. The selection switch 16 of the knob 12B in the lever 12 is electrically connected to a vehicle control device (not shown), and an automatic transmission of the vehicle is electrically connected to the control device.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the lever 12 is rotated from the front side to the rear side along the shift path 22 so that the lever 12 is disposed from the “R” position to the “D” position via the “N” position. . When the lever 12 is rotated from the front side to the rear side along the change path 24, the lever 12 moves from the “+” position to the initial position and the “−” position (home position) as the return position. Placed in position. The lever 12 is rotated from the right side to the left side along the communication path 26, so that the lever 12 is disposed from the “N” position to the “H” position.

  The shift device 60 is of a so-called momentary type, and a return mechanism (not shown) is provided in the housing. The return mechanism applies a biasing force in the direction toward the “H” position to the lever 12. Thereby, when the turning operation force is not applied to the lever 12, the lever 12 is arranged (returned) to the “H” position by the biasing force of the return mechanism.

  The restricting member 28 is supported in the housing so as to be movable (slidable) in the left-right direction and not movable in the front-rear direction. The restricting member 28 includes an actuator (not shown) that is a solenoid or a motor as a moving unit. Connected. The actuator is electrically connected to the control device, and the actuator is driven by the control of the control device so that the regulating member 28 can move in the left-right direction.

  When the lever 12 is disposed at the “H” position, the restricting member is used when the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to other than the “D” range and when the selection switch 16 of the knob 12B on the lever 12 is not pressed. 28, the lever main body 12A of the lever 12 is disposed so that the lever main body 12A can be engaged with the first restricting portion 28A and the second restricting portion 28B of the restricting member 28.

  When the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to the “D” range and the selection switch 16 is pressed, the actuator is driven by the control of the control device to move the restricting member 28 to the left side. The main body 12A is disengaged from the first restricting portion 28A and the second restricting portion 28B of the restricting member 28 (see FIG. 7).

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

  In the shift device 60 configured as described above, when the lever 12 is turned to the “D” position, the shift range of the automatic transmission is changed to the “D” range, and the forward driving force is transmitted to the wheels of the vehicle. Is done. Further, when the lever 12 is turned to the “+” position and the “−” position, the shift stages of the automatic transmission are raised and lowered one by one, respectively. When the lever 12 is not subjected to the turning operation force, the lever 12 is arranged at the “H” position by the urging force of the return mechanism.

  Here, when the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to a range other than the “D” range, the lever main body 12A of the lever 12 is disposed in the regulating member 28 even if the lever 12 is disposed at the “H” position. . For this reason, the lever main body 12A is engaged with the first restricting portion 28A of the restricting member 28, whereby the turning operation of the lever 12 from the “H” position to the “+” position is restricted and the lever main body 12A. Is engaged with the second restricting portion 28 </ b> B of the restricting member 28, whereby the turning operation of the lever 12 from the “H” position to the “−” position is restricted.

  Further, when the selection switch 16 of the knob 12B in the lever 12 is not pressed, the lever main body 12A of the lever 12 is arranged in the regulating member 28 even if the lever 12 is arranged at the “H” position. For this reason, the lever main body 12A is engaged with the first restricting portion 28A of the restricting member 28, whereby the turning operation of the lever 12 from the “H” position to the “+” position is restricted and the lever main body 12A. Is engaged with the second restricting portion 28 </ b> B of the restricting member 28, whereby the turning operation of the lever 12 from the “H” position to the “−” position is restricted.

  On the other hand, when the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to the “D” range and the selection switch 16 is pressed, the actuator is driven by the control of the control device to move the regulating member 28 to the left side. For this reason, the lever main body 12A is disengaged from the first restricting portion 28A of the restricting member 28, whereby the lever 12 is allowed to rotate from the “H” position to the “+” position, and the lever When the main body 12A is disengaged from the second restricting portion 28B of the restricting member 28, the lever 12 is allowed to rotate from the “H” position to the “−” position.

  Thus, when the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to other than the “D” range (when the shift stage of the automatic transmission cannot be changed), the lever 12 is moved to the “+” position and the “−” position. Rotation operation is restricted. Therefore, when the lever 12 is not required to rotate to the “+” position and the “−” position, the lever 12 can be restricted from rotating to the “+” position and the “−” position. Thus, when the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to a range other than the “D” range, the occupant can easily understand that the shift stage of the automatic transmission cannot be changed, and the occupant can change the shift device 60 and the automatic transmission. The structure can be easily understood.

  Moreover, even when the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to the “D” range, when the selection switch 16 is not pressed, the turning operation of the lever 12 to the “+” position and the “−” position is restricted. The For this reason, it is possible to suppress the lever 12 from being unnecessarily rotated to the “+” position and the “−” position, and to prevent erroneous operation of the lever 12.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional view of a shift device 70 (shifter) according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the left.

  The shift device 70 according to the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as that of the third embodiment, but differs in the following points.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the shift device 70 according to the present embodiment, a pair of rectangular columnar protrusions 12C are integrally provided on the lever body 12A of the lever 12, and the protrusions 12C are formed on the front side of the lever body 12A and It protrudes to the rear side.

  The regulating member 28 is supported in the housing so as to be movable (slidable) in the vertical direction and not movable in the front-rear direction. The actuator is driven by the control of the control device so that the regulating member 28 can be moved in the vertical direction. Has been.

  When the lever 12 is disposed at the “H” position, the restricting member is used when the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to other than the “D” range and when the selection switch 16 of the knob 12B on the lever 12 is not pressed. A pair of protrusions 12 </ b> C of the lever 12 are disposed in the 28. For this reason, the front protrusion 12C is engaged with the first restricting portion 28A of the restricting member 28, whereby the turning operation of the lever 12 from the “H” position to the “+” position is restricted, and the rear When the protrusion 12C on the side is engaged with the second restricting portion 28B of the restricting member 28, the turning operation of the lever 12 from the “H” position to the “−” position is restricted.

  When the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to the “D” range and the selection switch 16 is pressed, the actuator is driven by the control of the control device to move the regulating member 28 downward (FIG. 9). reference). For this reason, the front protruding portion 12C is made unengageable with the first restricting portion 28A of the restricting member 28, whereby the lever 12 is allowed to rotate from the “H” position to the “+” position. The rear protruding portion 12C is disabled from engaging the second restricting portion 28B of the restricting member 28, whereby the turning operation of the lever 12 from the “H” position to the “−” position is permitted.

  Here, also in this embodiment, the same operations and effects as those of the third embodiment can be achieved.

  In the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the selection switch 16 is provided on the lever 12. However, the selection switch 16 may not be provided on the lever 12. In this case, when the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to other than the “D” range, the restricting member 28 restricts the rotation operation of the lever 12 from the “H” position to the “+” position and the “−” position. The Further, when the shift range of the automatic transmission is set to the “D” range, the actuator is driven by the control of the control device to move the restricting member 28, whereby the lever 12 is moved from the “H” position to the “+” position. And the rotation operation to the “−” position is permitted.

  Further, in the first to fourth embodiments, the lever 12 is turned to the “+” position and the “−” position, so that the shift stage of the automatic transmission is raised and lowered, respectively. However, the shift stage of the automatic transmission may be lowered by turning the lever 12 to the “B” position as the change position.

  Further, in the first to fourth embodiments, the shift devices 10, 50, 60, and 70 are made floor type and installed on the floor of the passenger compartment. However, the shift devices 10, 50, 60, and 70 may be installed on a steering column or an instrument panel of a vehicle.

10 Shift device 12 Lever (shift body)
16 Selection switch (operation unit)
28 Restriction member (regulation means)
50 shift device 60 shift device 70 shift device

Claims (3)

The shift range of the transmission is changed by being operated to the shift position, and the shift range of the transmission is changed to the forward range in which the forward driving force is transmitted to the vehicle by being operated to the forward position which is the shift position. A shift body that is changed and is operated to the change position to change the gear position of the transmission, and when operated to the shift position, the operation of the operating force is released to return to the return position; ,
When the shift range of the transmission is other than the forward range, the operation to the change position of the shift body is restricted, and when the shift range of the transmission is the forward range, the operation to the change position of the shift body is performed. Regulatory means to allow
A shift device comprising:   The shift device according to claim 1, further comprising an operation unit that is operated when the shift range of the transmission is a forward range, and allows the restricting unit to operate the shift body to the change position. By operating to the forward position, the shift range of the transmission is arranged in the forward range in which the forward driving force is transmitted to the vehicle, and by operating to the changed position, the gear position of the transmission is changed. Shift body,
An operation unit made operable,
When the shift range of the transmission is the forward range, the operation unit is not operated to restrict the operation of the shift body to the change position, and the operation is performed when the shift range of the transmission is the forward range. A restricting means for allowing an operation to the change position of the shift body by operating a part;
A shift device comprising:

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