JP2024012668A - Switch unit for handlebars - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a switch unit for handlebars making it easier to perform attaching or detaching work of option switching means to or from a switch case, and making it possible to upgrade workability.SOLUTION: In a switch unit 1 for handlebars including a switch case 2 fixed to a handlebar H of a vehicle and operation switches (S1 to S4) which are attached to the switch case 2 and with which various electrical components mounted in the vehicle can be operated, the switch case 2 has an attachment region 2aa that is a concave area formed at a predetermined position on the periphery of the switch case. Option switch means 3 including an operation knob 3a with which a winch W, which is another specific electrical component mounted in the vehicle, can be operated and a cover member 4 are attachable to or detachable from the attachment region 2aa.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a handlebar switch device that includes a switch case that is fixed to the handlebar of a vehicle, and an operation switch that is attached to the switch case and that can operate various electrical components mounted on the vehicle. .

Generally, two-wheeled vehicles, ATVs, and the like are equipped with handlebars for steering, and grips that can be held by a driver while driving are attached to both ends of the handlebars. A handlebar switch device having a plurality of operation switches for operating various electrical components mounted on the two-wheeled vehicle is fixed at a position adjacent to these grips. For example, as a conventional handlebar switch device, in addition to a switch for starting or stopping the engine and a dimmer switch, an optional switch means having an operation knob that can operate other specific electrical components mounted on the vehicle There are some that are attached.

Such an optional switch means is for operating an optional electrical component that is optionally installed or mounted on a vehicle, and is not attached to a switch case of a vehicle to which the optional electrical component is not installed. In other words, an optional switch means is attached to the switch case of a vehicle equipped with an optional electrical component, and the optional switch means is removed from a switch case of a vehicle not equipped with an optional electrical component. be. In addition, since this prior art does not relate to an invention known in the literature, there is no prior art document information to be described.

However, in the conventional handlebar switch device described above, depending on the presence or absence of optional electrical components, when installing or removing the optional switch means from the switch case, it is necessary to disassemble the switch case and then reassemble it. Therefore, there is a problem in that the work of attaching or removing the optional switch means is troublesome and the workability deteriorates. Further, when the optional switch means is attached to a different position on the vehicle, it is necessary to secure the attachment position, and there is a possibility that the operability may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a handlebar switch that allows for easy installation or removal of an optional switch means from a switch case, thereby improving workability. The goal is to provide equipment.

The invention according to claim 1 provides a handlebar switch device comprising a switch case fixed to a handlebar of a vehicle, and an operation switch attached to the switch case and capable of operating various electrical components mounted on the vehicle. In the switch case, the switch case has a concave mounting portion formed from the front side to the side surface on the vehicle body side on the outer circumferential surface thereof, and an operation knob that can operate other specific electrical components mounted on the vehicle. and an optional switch means having a continuous front and side surface is removable from the mounting portion, and when the optional switch means is removed from the mounting portion, the optional switch means is configured to cover the mounting portion. A cover member that forms a part of the outer contour of the switch case and has a continuous front and side faces is configured to be attachable, and when the optional switch means is attached to the attachment site, the switch case The front and side surfaces are continuous with the front and side surfaces of the optional switch means to form an integral outer contour, and when the cover member is attached to the attachment site, the front and side surfaces of the switch case are connected to the cover. It is characterized in that it forms an integral outer contour that is continuous with the front and side surfaces of the member.

The invention according to claim 2 is the handlebar switch device according to claim 1, in which the option switch means includes a storage case that accommodates the operation knob, and a case that extends from the storage case to operate the operation knob. It is characterized by comprising wiring that transmits the information to the vehicle body side.

The invention according to claim 3 is the handlebar switch device according to claim 2, wherein the housing case has the operating knob formed on the front side and a wiring fixing part for fixing the wiring on the side surface. It is characterized by:

The invention according to claim 4 is the handlebar switch device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the storage case is locked to the switch case in a state where the option switch means is attached to the attachment portion. It is characterized by comprising a locking means for fixing the device.

The invention according to claim 5 is the handlebar switch device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the mounting portion is formed with a guide portion for guiding the option switch means, and the mounting portion is provided with a guide portion for guiding the option switch means. The accommodation case of the optional switch means is characterized in that a guided part is formed in alignment with the guide part and can be guided during the process of attaching the accommodation case to the attachment site.

The invention according to claim 6 is the handlebar switch device according to claim 5, wherein the cover member has a guided portion that matches the guide portion and can be guided in the process of attaching the cover member to the attachment site. It is characterized by being formed.

The invention according to claim 7 is the handlebar switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, in which the mounting portion of the switch case is attached to the handlebar switch device when the optional switch means is removed. The present invention is characterized in that other optional switch means having an operation knob having a different form from the operation knob can be attached.

The invention according to claim 8 is the handlebar switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, in which the other specific electrical equipment operated by the operation knob of the option switch means is connected to the vehicle. It is characterized by being a winch device that can be attached to it and pay out or wind up the wire.

According to the invention of claim 1, the switch case has a concave mounting portion formed from the front side to the side surface of the vehicle body on the outer circumferential surface thereof, and also has a mounting portion that is a concave shape extending from the front side to the side surface on the vehicle body side, and also has a mounting portion that is connected to other specific electrical components mounted on the vehicle. Since the optional switch means having an operation knob that can be operated is made removable from the mounting site, the optional switch means can be attached and detached without disassembling the switch case. Therefore, the optional switch means can be easily attached to or removed from the switch case, and work efficiency can be improved.

Furthermore, when the optional switch is removed, the mounting part of the switch case can be covered with a cover member that forms part of the outer contour of the switch case and has a continuous front and side surface. Therefore, the design of the switch case with the optional switch means removed can be maintained.

According to the invention of claim 2, the option switch means includes a storage case that accommodates the operation knob, and a wiring that extends from the storage case and transmits the operation of the operation knob to the vehicle body. The optional switch means can be operated independently from other operation switches, and the optional switch means can be easily installed or removed depending on the presence or absence of optional electrical equipment.

According to the third aspect of the invention, the housing case has the operation knob formed on the front side and the wiring fixing part for fixing the wiring on the side surface, so that the operation knob of the option switch means can be attached to the switch case. It can be formed on the front side to improve operability, and the wiring for the optional switch means can be extended from the side of the switch case on the vehicle body side, so that when the switch case is fixed to the handlebar, The wiring can be easily routed. In addition, by extending the wiring in the optional switch means from the side of the switch case on the vehicle body side, there is no need to extend the wiring across the switch case, and the optional switch means can be easily attached to or removed from the switch case.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, since the locking means is provided for locking and fixing the storage case to the switch case in a state where the option switch means is attached to the mounting portion, the option switch means can be reliably switched. It can be fixed to the mounting part of the case.

According to the invention of claim 5, the mounting portion is formed with a guide portion that guides the option switch means, and the storage case of the option switch means is formed with a guide portion that aligns with the guide portion to attach the storage case to the mounting portion. Since the guided portion that can be guided during the installation process is formed, the optional switch means can be easily and smoothly installed at the installation site of the switch case.

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, the mounting portion of the switch case is such that, when the optional switch means is removed, another optional switch means having an operation knob having a different form from the operation knob can be attached thereto. Therefore, the option switch means can be easily changed depending on the type of optional electrical equipment as well as the presence or absence of the optional electrical equipment.

According to the invention of claim 8, the other specific electrical component operated by the operating knob of the option switch means is a winch device that is attached to the vehicle and is capable of feeding out or winding up a wire. The optional switch means can be easily attached to or removed from the switch case depending on the presence or absence of the option.

A perspective view showing the appearance of a handlebar switch device according to an embodiment of the present invention Front and side views showing the handlebar switch device A sectional view showing the front side of the switch case of the handlebar switch device cut away. A perspective view showing a switch case in the handlebar switch device. A perspective view showing a switch case in the handlebar switch device. Front and side views showing the switch case of the handlebar switch device A perspective view showing the cover member attached to the switch case of the handlebar switch device. A front view and a side view showing the cover member attached to the switch case of the handlebar switch device. A sectional view showing a state where the cover member is attached to the switch case of the handlebar switch device, with the front side of the switch case cut away. A perspective view showing an optional switch means that can be attached to the mounting part of the switch case of the handlebar switch device. A perspective view showing the switch means for the option Five-sided view showing the switch means for the option A perspective view showing a cover member that can be attached to the attachment part of the switch case of the handlebar switch device. A perspective view showing the cover member Five-sided view showing the cover member A schematic diagram showing a vehicle (ATV) to which the handlebar switch device according to the present embodiment is applied A perspective view showing other optional switch means that can be attached to the mounting area of the switch case of the handlebar switch device. Five-sided view showing switch means for other options

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 16, the handlebar switch device 1 according to the present embodiment is installed on the handlebar H of an ATV equipped with a winch device W at the front of the vehicle or an ATV not equipped with the winch device W. be. This winch device W is attached to a vehicle (ATV) and can pay out or wind up a wire, and a hook F for locking is attached to the tip of the wire.

Furthermore, grips G are attached to the left and right ends of the handlebar H of the ATV, respectively, and the driver can grip the grips G to drive the vehicle. The handlebar switch device 1 according to the present embodiment is attached near the grip G at the left end of the handlebar H of an ATV, and as shown in FIGS. operation switches (S1 to S4) and optional switch means 3.

The switch case 2 is formed by molding a predetermined material, and is constructed by combining a first switch case 2a and a second switch case 2b, each having a half-split shape, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6. Arc-shaped holes are formed in the mating surfaces of the first switch case 2a and the second switch case 2b, and similarly arc-shaped holes are formed in the corresponding parts of the holes in the second switch case 2b. By fitting the first switch case 2a and the second switch case 2b while fitting the outer circumferential surface of the handlebar H through the two holes, and tightening both with bolts, the switch case 2 can be opened. It will be fixed to the handlebar H.

A plurality of openings are formed at predetermined positions of the first switch case 2a, and operation knobs (N1 to N4) of operation switches (S1 to S4) are attached to these openings. These operation switches (S1 to S4) are attached to the switch case 2 and can operate various electrical components mounted on the vehicle. Specifically, the operation switches (S1 to S4) are each configured with an operation knob (N1 to N4), and include a starter switch or kill switch for starting or stopping the vehicle's engine, and a starter switch or kill switch for starting or stopping the vehicle's engine, and a starter switch or kill switch for starting or stopping the vehicle's engine, and a switch for turning the vehicle's headlights forward. It constitutes a dimmer switch that switches between irradiation and downward irradiation.

Here, the switch case 2 according to this embodiment (in this embodiment, the first switch case 2a) has a concave shape formed at a predetermined position on its outer circumferential surface, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, an optional switch means 3 having a portion 2aa and an operation knob 3a capable of operating other specific electrical components mounted on the vehicle is removable from the attachment portion 2aa. It is said that

The attachment parts 2aa according to this embodiment are the front face Fa of the switch case 2 (the face facing the driver when the switch case 2 is fixed to the handlebar H) and the side face Fb on the vehicle body side (the face facing the driver when the switch case 2 is fixed to the handlebar H) It is formed in a portion including the surface facing the vehicle body when it is fixed to the bar H, and has a concave shape that follows the outer contour shape of the option switch means 3.

Note that the electrical components operated by the option switch means 3 consist of other electrical components different from the specific electrical components operated by the operation switches (S1 to S4), and are optionally attached to the vehicle. It is an optional electrical component (in this embodiment, a winch device W installed in the ATV). Further, the operation knob 3a of the option switch means 3 according to the present embodiment is a so-called seesaw-shaped knob, and when it is swung in one direction, it can be operated to feed out the wire of the winch device W, and in the other side, it can be swung and operated. Then, the wire is configured to be able to be wound up.

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the option switch means 3 according to the present embodiment includes a storage case 3b that accommodates the operation knob 3a, and a storage case 3b that extends from the storage case 3b and includes the operation knob 3a. This configuration includes a wiring h (see FIGS. 1 and 2) that transmits the operation to the vehicle body as an electric signal. Further, an operation knob 3a is formed on the front face Fc1 of the storage case 3b, and a wiring fixing portion 3c for fixing the wiring h is formed on the side face Fc2. Further, inside the housing case 3b, there is formed a switch section 3d consisting of contacts that are turned on and off electrically in accordance with the swinging operation of the operating knob 3a, and a wiring h is extended from the switch section 3d. has been done.

Then, when the optional switch means 3 is fitted and attached to the attachment part 2aa of the switch case 2, the front face Fa of the switch case 2 and the front face Fc1 of the optional switch means 3 are continuous, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The side surface Fb of the switch case 2 on the vehicle body side and the side surface Fc2 of the option switch means 3 on the vehicle body side are continuous to form an integral outer contour.

Furthermore, the option switch means 3 according to the present embodiment has mounting screws B (locking means). In addition, if it is a means for locking and fixing the storage case 3b to the switch case 2 while the optional switch means 3 is attached to the mounting portion 2aa, other forms of locking means may be used instead of the mounting screw B. It may also be equipped with the following.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the mounting portion 2aa of the switch case 2 according to the present embodiment is formed with a rail portion 2ab (guiding portion) for guiding the optional switch means 3, and a rail portion 2ab (guiding portion) for guiding the optional switch means 3. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the accommodation case 3b of the means 3 has a groove part 3ba (guided part) that coincides with the rail part 2ab (guide part) and can guide the accommodation case 3b in the process of attaching the accommodation case 3b to the attachment part 2aa. ) is formed.

More specifically, a rail-shaped rail portion 2ab (Fig. 4 - 6) are integrally formed, and groove portions 3ba (see FIGS. 10 to 12) having a shape corresponding to the rail portion 2ab are formed on the outer circumferential upper surface and outer circumferential lower surface of the accommodation case 3b in the option switch means 3. Therefore, when inserting the optional switch means 3 from the front Fa side of the switch case 2 into the mounting portion 2aa, the groove portion 3ba matches and fits into the rail portion 2ab to guide it in the insertion direction, as shown in FIG. It is considered possible.

On the other hand, in an ATV not equipped with a winch device W, after loosening the mounting screw B serving as a locking means, the optional switch means 3 is removed from the mounting portion 2aa from the switch case 2, and the optional switch means 3 is removed. In this state, a cover member 4 that covers the attachment portion 2aa and forms part of the outer contour of the switch case 2 can be attached.

As shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, the cover member 4 has a front surface Fd1 and a side surface Fd2 on the vehicle body side, and when attached to the mounting portion 2aa of the switch case 2, the cover member 4 has a front surface Fd1 and a side surface Fd2 on the vehicle body side, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. As shown in FIG. are constructed so as to continuously form an integral outer contour. Thereby, by attaching the cover member 4 to the attachment portion 2aa, the cover member 4 covers the attachment portion 2aa and forms part of the outer contour of the switch case 2.

Furthermore, the cover member 4 according to the present embodiment is attached to the attachment portion 2aa using the attachment screw B (locking means) loosened when the option switch means 3 is removed from the switch case 2. It can be locked and fixed to the switch case 2. Note that the cover member 4 may be fixed to the mounting portion 2aa with a screw different from the mounting screw B, or may be fixed using another type of locking means different from the mounting screw.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, the cover member 4 according to the present embodiment is fitted with a rail portion 2ab (guide portion) formed on the handle case 2 to attach the cover member 4 to the mounting portion 2aa. A groove portion 4a (guided portion) is formed that can be guided during the installation process. More specifically, a groove portion 4a (see FIGS. 13 to 15) having a shape corresponding to the rail portion 2ab of the handle case 2 is formed on the outer circumferential upper surface and outer circumferential lower surface of the cover member 4. When inserting into the mounting portion 2aa from the front side Fa of the case 2, as shown in FIG. 9, the groove portion 4a matches and fits into the rail portion 2ab so that it can be guided in the insertion direction.

In this way, in the handlebar switch device 1 applied to an ATV equipped with a winch device W, the optional switch means 3 is attached to the mounting portion 2aa of the switch case 2, and the The applied handlebar switch device 1 is configured such that the cover member 4 is attached to the attachment portion 2aa of the switch case 2, and the optional switch means 3 can be attached or removed depending on the presence or absence of the winch device W. It is said that

According to the handlebar switch device 1 according to the present embodiment, the switch case 2 has the concave attachment portion 2aa formed at a predetermined position on the outer circumferential surface of the switch case 2, and also has a concave attachment portion 2aa formed at a predetermined position on the outer circumferential surface of the switch case 2. Since the optional switch means 3 having an operation knob 3a that can operate an electrical component (in this embodiment, the winch device W) can be attached to and detached from the mounting portion 2aa, the optional switch means 3 can be attached to and detached from the mounting portion 2aa. The switch means 3 can be attached and detached.

That is, since the mounting portion 2aa has a concave shape formed on the outer peripheral surface of the switch case 2, it is separated from the internal space of the switch case 2 in which other operation switches (S1 to S4) are formed. Therefore, when attaching and detaching the optional switch means 3 to the mounting part 2aa, there is no need to disassemble the switch case 2, and by loosening the mounting screw B (locking means), only the optional switch means 3 can be installed or removed. You can do the work. Therefore, the optional switch means 3 can be easily attached to or removed from the switch case 2, and work efficiency can be improved.

Further, the option switch means 3 according to the present embodiment includes a storage case 3b that houses the operation knob 3a, and a wiring h that extends from the storage case 3b and transmits the operation of the operation knob 3a to the vehicle body. Therefore, the optional switch means 3 can be operated independently from the other operation switches (S1 to S4), and can be easily operated depending on the presence or absence of an optional electrical component (in this embodiment, the winch device W). The optional switch means 3 can be easily attached or removed.

Furthermore, since the attachment part 2aa according to the present embodiment is formed in a part including the front face Fa of the switch case 2 and the side face Fb on the vehicle body side, the operation knob 3a of the optional switch means 3 is attached to the front face Fa side of the switch case 2. In addition, the wiring h in the optional switch means 3 can be extended from the side surface Fb of the switch case 2 on the vehicle body side, and the switch case 2 can be fixed to the handlebar H. In this state, the wiring h can be easily routed. Furthermore, by extending the wiring h in the optional switch means 3 from the side surface Fb of the switch case 2 on the vehicle body side, there is no need to extend the wiring h across the switch case 2. The optional switch means 3 can be easily attached to or detached from the switch case 2 depending on the presence or absence of W).

Furthermore, since the mounting screw B (locking means) that locks and fixes the accommodation case 3b to the switch case 2 in a state where the optional switch means 3 is attached to the mounting portion 2aa is provided, the optional switch means 3 can be reliably fixed to the mounting portion 2aa of the switch case 2. Similarly, the cover member 4 according to the present embodiment can also be reliably fixed to the mounting portion 2aa of the switch case 2 using the mounting screw B (locking means).

Furthermore, a cover member 4 that covers the attachment portion 2aa and forms a part of the outer contour of the switch case 2 can be attached to the attachment portion 2aa of the switch case 2 when the optional switch 3 is removed. Therefore, the design of the switch case 2 with the optional switch means 3 removed can be maintained.

Further, the mounting portion 2aa according to the present embodiment is formed with a rail portion 2ab (guiding portion) for guiding the optional switch means 3, and the housing case 3b of the optional switch means 3 is formed with the rail portion 2ab (guiding portion). Since the groove portion 3ba (guided portion) is formed so that the housing case 3b can be guided in the process of attaching the housing case 3b to the attachment portion 2aa, the option switch means 3 can be attached to the attachment portion 2aa of the switch case 2. It can be installed easily and smoothly.

Similarly, the cover member 4 has a groove portion 4a (guided portion) that matches the rail portion 2ab (guide portion) formed at the attachment portion 2aa of the switch case 2 and allows the cover member 4 to be guided in the process of attaching the cover member 4 to the attachment portion 2aa. 2aa of the switch case 2, the cover member 4 can be easily and smoothly attached to the attachment portion 2aa of the switch case 2. In this embodiment, since the option switch means 3 and the cover member 4 are guided to be inserted from the front side of the switch case 2, a lever holder or the like is placed near the vehicle body Fb of the switch case 2 on the handlebar H. Even if other parts are attached, the attachment work can be performed while avoiding interference between the other parts and the switch case 2.

In addition, other specific electrical components (optional electrical components) that are operated by the operation knob 3a of the optional switch means 3 are winch devices W that are attached to the vehicle (ATV) and are capable of feeding out or winding up wires. Therefore, the optional switch means 3 can be easily attached to or detached from the switch case 2 depending on the presence or absence of the winch device W.

Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the mounting portion 2aa of the switch case 2 is shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 when the optional switch means 3 is removed. As shown, another optional switch means 5 having an operation knob 5a having a different form from the operation knob 3a may be attached. Specifically, the switch means 5 for other options includes operation knobs 5a of push-button switches formed at the upper and lower parts, an accommodation case 5b that accommodates the operation knobs 5a, and an accommodation case 5b extending from the accommodation case 5b. and a wiring h (not shown) that transmits the operation of the operation knob 5a to the vehicle body as an electric signal.

Further, two operation knobs 5a are formed on the front surface Fe1 of the storage case 5b, and a wiring fixing part 5c for fixing the wiring h is formed on the side surface Fe2. Further, inside the housing case 5b, there is formed a switch section 5d consisting of contacts that are turned on and off electrically in response to the pressing operation of the operation knob 5a, and a wiring h is extended from the switch section 5d. ing.

Further, the other option switch means 5 according to the present embodiment has a mounting screw that locks and fixes the storage case 5b to the switch case 2 in a state where the other option switch means 5 is attached to the attachment portion 2aa. B (locking means) is provided. In addition, if it is a means for locking and fixing the storage case 5b to the switch case 2 with the other optional switch means 5 attached to the mounting portion 2aa, other forms of locking can be used instead of the mounting screws B. It may be equipped with a stopping means.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the accommodation case 5b of the switch means 5 for other options is accommodated in alignment with the rail portion 2ab (guide portion) formed at the mounting portion 2aa of the switch case 2. A groove portion 5ba (guided portion) is formed that can be guided during the process of attaching the case 5b to the attachment portion 2aa. Like the groove 3ba formed in the option switch means 3, the groove 5ba has a shape corresponding to the rail part 2ab, and the other option switch means 5 is attached to the mounting portion 2aa from the front Fa side of the switch case 2. When inserted into the slot, the groove portion 5ba matches and fits into the rail portion 2ab so that it can be guided in the insertion direction.

In this way, the attachment part 2aa of the switch case 2 is such that when the optional switch means 3 is removed, another optional switch means 5 having an operation knob 5a of a different form from the operation knob 3a can be attached. Therefore, the optional switch means 3 can be easily changed according to the presence or absence of the optional electrical component (winch device W) as well as the type of the optional electrical component (optional electrical component different from the winch device W). Can be done. Note that the other option switch means 5 is a push button type switch, but it may be a switch of another type.

Furthermore, although the handlebar switch device according to the present embodiment is applied to an ATV, it may be applied to other vehicles having a handlebar H, and the optional switch means 3 is an option different from the winch device W. It may be something that operates electrical equipment. Further, in this embodiment, when the optional electrical equipment is not provided, the cover member 4 is configured to be attached to the attachment portion 2aa with the optional switch means 3 removed. It may be absent.

The invention can also be applied to handlebar switch devices with different external shapes or with other functions added.

1 Handlebar switch device 2 Switch case 2a First switch case 2aa Mounting part 2ab Rail part (guide part)
2b Second switch case 3 Option switch means 3a Operation knob 3b Accommodation case 3ba Groove (guided part)
3c Wiring fixing part 3d Switch part 4 Cover member 4a Groove part (guided part)
5 Switch means for other options 5a Operation knob 5b Storage case 5ba Groove (guided part)
5c Wiring fixing part 5d Switch part S1 to S4 Operation switch N1 to N4 Operation knob h Wiring B Mounting screw (locking means)
Fa Front Fb Side surface on the vehicle body side Fc1 Front Fc2 Side surface on the vehicle body side Fd1 Front Fd2 Side surface on the vehicle body side Fe1 Front Fe2 Side surface on the vehicle body side H Handlebar

Claims (8)

A switch case that is fixed to the handlebar of the vehicle,
an operation switch attached to the switch case and capable of operating various electrical components mounted on the vehicle;
In a handlebar switch device equipped with
The switch case has a concave mounting portion formed from the front side to the side surface of the vehicle body on its outer peripheral surface, and also has an operation knob that can operate other specific electrical components mounted on the vehicle. An optional switch means having a continuous front and side surface is removable from the mounting portion, and when the optional switch means is removed from the mounting portion, the switch is mounted over the mounting portion. A cover member that forms a part of the outer contour of the case and has a continuous front and side surfaces is configured to be attachable, and when the optional switch means is attached to the attachment site, the front and side surfaces of the switch case are attached. The side surfaces form an integral outer contour that is continuous with the front and side surfaces of the optional switch means, and when the cover member is attached to the attachment site, the front and side surfaces of the switch case form an integral outer contour with the front and side surfaces of the optional switch means. A handlebar switch device characterized in that the handlebar switch device has an outer contour continuous with the front and side surfaces. 2. The optional switch means includes a storage case that accommodates the operation knob, and wiring that extends from the storage case and transmits the operation of the operation knob to the vehicle body. Switch device for handlebars. 3. The handlebar switch device according to claim 2, wherein the housing case has the operation knob formed on the front surface and a wiring fixing part for fixing the wiring on the side surface. The handle according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising a locking means for locking and fixing the storage case to the switch case in a state where the option switch means is attached to the attachment portion. Switch device for bars. The mounting portion is formed with a guide portion that guides the option switch means, and the storage case of the option switch means is formed with a guide portion that aligns with the guide portion during the process of attaching the storage case to the mounting portion. The handlebar switch device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising a guided portion that can be guided. 6. The handlebar switch device according to claim 5, wherein the cover member is formed with a guided portion that matches the guide portion and can be guided during the process of attaching the cover member to the attachment site. The attachment portion of the switch case is characterized in that when the option switch means is removed, another option switch means having an operation knob of a different form from the operation knob can be attached. The handlebar switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. Any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the other specific electrical component operated by the operation knob of the option switch means is a winch device that is attached to the vehicle and is capable of feeding out or winding up a wire. 1. The handlebar switch device according to item 1.

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