JP4007876B2 - Steering lock device for vehicle - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a steering lock device for a vehicle, and in particular, can be rotated from a LOCK position to an START position through an ACC position and an ON position, and an outer periphery of a rotor to which a manually operated operation knob is coupled or linked to the rotor. A lever engaging groove is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating interlocking member, and a block lever for engaging the lever engaging groove to prevent the rotor from rotating when the rotor is in the LOCK position. Further, the present invention relates to an improvement in a steering lock device for a vehicle to which an actuator for driving the block lever to release the engagement with the lever engaging groove when the turning operation by the operation knob is permitted.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, such a device is already known from, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-67880, etc., and a communication between a portable device possessed by a vehicle user and the vehicle side is performed using a push operation of an operation knob as a trigger, and an ID code In response to the confirmation of the coincidence, the actuator is operated such that the block lever is disengaged from the lever engaging groove, whereby the operation of turning the operation knob is permitted.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional one, the rotor or the interlocking member is not particularly positioned in the rotational direction at the LOCK position, and when the block lever is engaged with the lever engagement groove, the lever engagement groove and the block lever are not positioned. The gap is not fixed. For this reason, when the gap is small, the rotor or the interlocking member and the block lever come into contact with each other, and uneven wear of the rotor or the interlocking member and the block lever is caused by friction when the block lever is operated to the disengagement side. When the operation knob is quickly turned, the disengagement operation of the block lever is not in time, and the rotor or the interlocking member collides with the block lever and causes uneven wear.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and by setting the rotational direction position of the rotor or the interlocking member when the rotor is in the LOCK position, uneven wear occurs in the rotor or the interlocking member and the block lever. An object of the present invention is to provide a steering lock device for a vehicle in which there is no such problem.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a rotor to which an operation knob that can be rotated from the LOCK position to the START position through the ACC position and the ON position and that can be manually pushed is combined. A lever engaging groove is provided on the outer periphery or the outer periphery of the interlocking member that rotates in conjunction with the rotor, and when the rotor is in the LOCK position, the lever engaging groove is engaged to prevent the rotor from rotating. An actuator is coupled to the block lever for performing the rotation operation by the operation knob by the communication performed between the portable device carried by the vehicle user and the vehicle with the pushing operation as a trigger. A vehicle steering lock device for driving a block lever so as to release engagement with the lever engaging groove. Operations until knob is predetermined pushing amount operation, without depending on the engagement between the lock lever and the lever engaging groove, the body and rotor is rotated from the LOCK position to the ACC position is supported in the block lever is regulated by mechanical regulating means between the, in which the restriction is released by a predetermined amount pushing operation of the operation knob, both sides and the side surface of the lever engagement groove of the lock lever when said rotor is in the LOCK position Around the rotation axis of the rotor or interlocking member, a gap is formed between the rotor or interlocking member and the block lever so as to avoid contact between the block lever and the block lever when the block lever is moved to the disengagement side. positioning means for determining the position is provided between the fixed housing to the outer periphery and the body of the rotor or the interlocking member And wherein the door.
[0006]
According to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1, when the turning operation by the operation knob is permitted by the communication performed between the portable device carried by the vehicle user and the vehicle triggered by the pushing operation of the operation knob. The actuator drives the block lever so as to release the engagement with the lever engaging groove, and does not depend on the engagement between the block lever and the lever engaging groove until the operation knob is pushed in a predetermined amount. In both cases , the rotation from the LOCK position to the ACC position is regulated by a mechanical regulating means between the body on which the block lever is supported and the rotor, and the regulation is released by pushing a predetermined amount of the operation knob. When the rotor is in the LOCK position, both sides of the block lever and the side surface of the lever engaging groove are operated by the positioning means. In addition, a constant gap is formed to avoid contact between the rotor or the interlocking member and the block lever when the block lever is operated to the disengagement side, so that the block lever is operated to the disengagement side. This prevents the rotor or interlocking member and the block lever from coming into contact with each other, prevents uneven wear of the rotor or interlocking member and the block lever, and quickly rotates the operation knob. Even if the rotor or the interlocking member collides with the block lever, the block lever can be detached from the lever engaging groove to prevent uneven wear due to the collision.
[0007]
According to a second aspect of the invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the positioning means has inclined surfaces on both sides in the circumferential direction of the rotor or the interlocking member, and the rotor or the interlocking member. A substantially V-shaped fitting recess provided on the outer periphery of the sphere, a sphere that can be fitted into the fitting recess while being in contact with both the inclined surfaces, and a resilient force that urges the sphere toward the fitting recess. In this configuration, reliable positioning of the rotor or interlocking member at the LOCK position and smooth rotation of the rotor or interlocking member from the LOCK position can be achieved. This can be achieved by positioning means having a simple configuration.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on one embodiment of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings.
[0009]
1 to 10 show an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a longitudinal side view of a steering lock device for a vehicle when a mechanical key is not used, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the main part of FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is a view taken along arrow 4 of FIG. 1 with the knob cap removed, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 2 with the mechanical key inserted. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the housing and the cylinder body taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 1 for explaining the operation of the positioning means, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 2 in a state where the operation knob is pushed in, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the key insertion restricting means when the mechanical key is not used along the line 8-8 in FIG. 2, and FIG. 9 shows the structure of the key insertion restricting means when the mechanical key is not used in the line 9-9 in FIG. FIG. 10 shows a rotor, an operation knob, a key guide member, and a knob cap. And is an exploded perspective view of the lens.
[0010]
1 and 2, the steering lock device includes a metal body 11 attached to a steering column (not shown), an interlocking rotation shaft 12 that is rotatably supported by the body 11, and the interlocking rotation. A rotary switch 13 connected to the rear end of the shaft 12 (left end of FIGS. 1 and 2) and attached to the rear end of the body 11 (left end of FIGS. 1 and 2), and a steering shaft (not shown) ) Of the interlocking rotation shaft 12 and the locking mechanism 14 that can be switched according to the rotation of the interlocking rotation shaft 12. A housing 15 disposed in front of the body 11 and fixed to the body 11 at the front, a cylinder body 16 as an interlocking member rotatably supported by the housing 15, and an interlocking rotation shaft 2, a rotor 17 that is coaxially arranged with the cylinder body 16 and is inserted into the cylinder body 16 so as to be capable of relative rotation, and whose rear end portion is fitted to the front end portion of the interlocking rotation shaft 12 so as not to be relatively rotatable. A plurality of tumblers 18, 18... Built in the rotor 17 that can be switched between engagement and disengagement with the cylinder 16, and a first that can engage with the cylinder body 16 and prevent rotation of the cylinder body 16. A block lever 19 and a second block lever 20 that engages with the interlocking rotation shaft 12 and can prevent the rotation of the interlocking rotation shaft 12 are provided.
[0011]
Referring also to FIG. 3, a cover 21 covering the front end of the housing 15 is attached to the front end of the body 11, and a ring member 22 made of synthetic resin covers the cover 21 on the cover 21. Is installed in this way.
[0012]
In FIG. 4, on the front surface of the ring member 22, a “0” position that is a LOCK position that locks the lock mechanism 14, an “I” position that is an ACC position that can supply power to an auxiliary machine other than the engine, An “II” position that is an ON position for turning on the engine and a “III” position that is a START position for starting the engine are displayed at intervals in the circumferential direction.
[0013]
A ring-shaped collar 23 is fixed to the rotor 17 on the rear side of the housing 15 by a spring pin 24, and the rear end portion of the rotor 17 projecting rearward from the collar 23 is axially limited. Although relative movement is possible, relative rotation around the axis is prevented and linked to the front end portion of the interlocking rotation shaft 12. Between the interlocking rotation shaft 12 and the rotor 17, the rotor 17 is moved forward. A spring 25 is provided for biasing to the side.
[0014]
At the rear end portion of the housing 15, a flange portion 15 a that thrust-supports the rear end of the cylinder body 16 is provided, and the forward movement limit of the rotor 17 that is biased forward by the spring 25 is that the collar 23 is 15 is regulated by coming into contact with the flange 15a at the rear end.
[0015]
A restriction groove 26 extending in the axial direction is provided on the outer periphery of the collar 23, and the restriction groove 26 is in a state in which the rotor 17 at the LOCK position is in the forward limit position where the collar 23 is in contact with the flange 15a. An engagement protrusion 27 is provided at the rear end portion of the housing 15 so as to prevent the rotation operation of the rotor 17 by engaging with 26. For this reason, when the rotor 17 is rotated from the LOCK position to the ACC position, the rotor 17 is pushed against the spring force of the spring 25 until the engagement protrusion 27 is disengaged from the restriction groove 26. Operation is required. In addition, when the rotor 17 that has been pushed in is rotated to the ACC position side, the rotor 17 is rotated while the front surface of the collar 23 is slidably contacted with the cam surface 27a formed on the rear surface of the engaging projection 27. The cam surface 27a is formed so as to guide the collar 23 while being in sliding contact so that the rotor 17 returns to the position before the pushing operation as the rotor 17 rotates from the ACC position to the ON position side. Yes.
[0016]
That is, in order to rotate the rotor 17 from the LOCK position to the ACC position side, the pushing operation of the rotor 17 is necessary. As the rotor 17 is further rotated from the ACC position to the ON position side, the position of the rotor 17 returns to the original position. Will move forward. On the other hand, when the rotor 17 is rotated from the ACC position to the LOCK position side from the ON position, an operating force for pushing the rotor 17 against the spring force of the spring 25 is required.
[0017]
An operation knob 30 is attached to the front end portion of the rotor 17. When the operation by the operation knob 30 is permitted, the operation knob 30 is gripped and manually operated to move the rotor 17 from the LOCK position to the ACC position and the LOCK position. It is possible to turn to the START position via the ON position.
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 5, the rotor 17 is provided with a bottomed key hole 31 that faces the front end opening at the front end of the rotor 17, and the cross-sectional shape of the key hole 31 is the mechanical key 32. In order to be able to be inserted, it is formed in a rectangular shape that extends long along one diameter line of the rotor 17.
[0019]
A transponder 33 and a battery 34 are built in the grip 32 a of the mechanical key 32. On the other hand, the ring member 22 incorporates an antenna 35 for communicating with the transponder 33 when the mechanical key 32 is inserted into the key hole 31. When the mechanical key 32 is used, the transponder 33 and The engine can be started only when it is confirmed that the key is a regular mechanical key 32 based on communication between the antennas 35.
[0020]
Tumblers 18, 18... Are built in a plurality of locations spaced apart in the axial direction of the rotor 17 by spring biasing radially outward, and the tumblers 18, 18 are mounted on the inner surface of the cylinder body 16. A plurality of tumbler engaging grooves 36 for engagement are provided so as to extend in the axial direction. When the regular mechanical key 32 is inserted into the key hole 31 of the rotor 17, the tumblers 18, 18... Move to positions where the engagement with the tumbler engagement grooves 36 is released, and the rotor 17 rotates. Will be allowed. On the other hand, when the regular mechanical key 32 is not inserted into the key hole 31, the tumblers 18, 18... Remain engaged with the tumbler engaging grooves 36 of the cylinder body 16. Although relative movement of the rotor 17 in the axial direction is permitted, relative rotation of the rotor 17 with respect to the cylinder body 16 is prevented.
[0021]
When the rotor 17 that cannot rotate relative to the cylinder body 16 is engaged with the cylinder body 16 by the tumblers 18, 18. A lever engaging groove 37 that engages the lever 19 to prevent the cylinder body 16 from rotating is provided. The first block lever 19 has one end engaged with the lever engaging groove 37 of the cylinder body 16 as shown by a chain line in FIG. 1 to prevent the cylinder body 16 from rotating around the axis, and FIG. As shown by a solid line, the engagement with the lever engaging groove 37 is released, and the state of allowing the cylinder body 16 to rotate around the axis can be switched, and the body 11 can be rotated via the support shaft 38. A spring 39 that biases the first block lever 19 in a direction to engage with the cylinder body 16 is provided between the body 11 and the first block lever 19 in a contracted manner.
[0022]
The other end portion of the first block lever 19 is inserted and engaged with the tip of a plunger 41 included in the first solenoid 40 as an actuator. When the first solenoid 40 pulls and operates the plunger 41 in its energized state. The first block lever 19 is rotationally driven to the side of releasing the engagement with the lever engaging groove 37 of the cylinder body 16 against the spring force of the spring 39.
[0023]
The energization of the first solenoid 40 is controlled by a control circuit (not shown), which is communicated between the portable device carried by the vehicle user and the vehicle with the pushing operation of the operation knob 30 as a trigger. When it is determined that the rotation of the cylinder body 16 is permitted in accordance with the confirmation of the ID code match, the first solenoid 40 is energized, whereby the cylinder body 16 can be rotated.
[0024]
Referring also to FIG. 6, the cylinder body 16 rotates when the rotor 17, which cannot rotate relative to the cylinder body 16 by engaging the tumblers 18, 18. A position around the axis, that is, a position at which the first block lever 19 can be engaged with the lever engaging groove 37 is determined by the positioning means 42.
[0025]
The positioning means 42 has a substantially V-shaped fitting recess 43 provided on the outer periphery of the cylinder body 16 with inclined surfaces 43a, 43a on both sides in the circumferential direction of the cylinder body 16, and the inclined surfaces 43a, 43a. A sphere 44 that can be fitted into the fitting recess 43 while being in contact with each other, and a spring 45 as a resilient member that exerts a resilient force that urges the sphere 44 toward the fitting recess 43. The spherical body 44 is accommodated in a guide hole 46 provided in the housing 15, and the spring that is coiled between the lid member 47 and the spherical body 44 mounted on the housing 15 so as to close the outer end of the guide hole 46. 45 is shrunk.
[0026]
In such positioning means 42, when the rotor 17 is in the LOCK position, the sphere 44 is fitted into the fitting recess 43 by the spring force of the spring 45, and the inclined surfaces 43a and 43a on both sides of the fitting recess 43 are fitted. One of them, for example, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the sphere 44 contacts the right inclined surface 43a, a counterclockwise force indicated by an arrow 50 acts on the cylinder body 16, and the left inclined surface When the spherical body 44 comes into contact with 43a, a clockwise force indicated by an arrow 51 acts on the cylinder body 16. Thereby, the position around the rotation axis of the cylinder body 16 when the rotor 17 is in the LOCK position is between the both sides of the first block lever 19 and the side surfaces of the lever engaging groove 37 as shown in FIG. This gap is determined at a position where the gap becomes a constant gap to avoid contact.
[0027]
A control board 52 is attached to the body 11 so as to be disposed outside the housing 15, and a protective cover 53 that covers the control board 52 is attached. On the control board 52, a knob switch 54 for detecting that the operation knob 30 is pushed in as shown in FIG. 7 is turned on by being pressed by a tapered pressing surface 23 a provided on the collar 23. When the knob switch 54 is turned on, a vehicle-side transmitter built in an instrument panel or the like (not shown) prompts the portable device possessed by the vehicle user to transmit an ID code. When the signal is transmitted and the ID code is confirmed to match, the cylinder body 16 rotates, that is, the tumblers 18, 18,... The rotation operation of the operation knob 30 attached to the rotor 17 which is impossible is permitted.
[0028]
Further, a rotation detection switch 55 adjacent to the knob switch 54 on the rear side is attached to the control board 52, and this rotation detection switch cannot relatively rotate the rear end of the rotor 17 and can move in the axial direction. The outer surface of the connecting cylinder portion 12a is coaxially provided at the front end of the interlocking rotation shaft 12 so as to be fitted, and the outer surface of the connecting cylinder portion 12a is the rotor 17 and the interlocking rotation shaft. It is formed such that the distance from the axis changes in accordance with the rotation of 12. As a result, the switching mode of the rotation detection switch 55 changes according to the rotation of the rotor 17 and the interlocking rotation shaft 12.
[0029]
Referring also to FIG. 8, at the front portion of the rotor 17, the rotor 17 is operated using an operation knob 30 that allows the mechanical key 32 to be inserted into the key hole 31 while the rotor 17 is in the LOCK position. When the key is rotated from the LOCK position to the ACC position side, a key insertion restricting means 56 for preventing the mechanical key 32 from being inserted into the key hole 31 is provided.
[0030]
The key insertion restricting means 56 allows sliding between an insertion allowable position that allows insertion of the mechanical key 32 into the key hole 31 and an insertion prevention position that prevents insertion of the mechanical key 32 into the key hole 31. A slider 57 that is mounted on the rotor 17 so that a pressing force from the mechanical key 32 to the insertion allowable position side acts upon insertion of the mechanical key 32 into the key hole 31. While the slider 57 is allowed to slide to the insertion allowable position when the 17 is in the LOCK position, the rotor 57 is prevented from sliding to the insertion allowable position when the rotor 17 is moved from the LOCK position. 17 and a slide restricting member 58 attached to 17.
[0031]
The front portion of the rotor 17 is provided with a first sliding hole 59 that crosses the key hole 31 in a direction along one diameter line of the rotor 17, and the slider 57 protrudes from the rotor 17 at one end at an insertion allowable position. The first sliding hole 59 is fitted to the insertion allowing position and the insertion preventing position where one end surface is flush with the outer surface of the rotor 17.
[0032]
The slider 57 has a key insertion opening 60 through which the mechanical key 32 can be inserted. The key insertion opening 60 corresponds to the key hole 31 at the insertion-permitted position, and the key 57 at the insertion prevention position. The insertion opening 60 is provided so as to be displaced from the key hole 31.
[0033]
The slide regulating member 58 is formed in a ring shape surrounding the rotor 17, and is fitted to the housing 15 so as to enable relative rotation with the rotor 17 at a portion where the first sliding hole 59 is provided. The slide restricting member 58 is provided with a restricting hole 61 that can be engaged with one end of the slider 57 at the insertion-permitted position between the inner and outer surfaces.
[0034]
On the other hand, when the rotor 17 is in the LOCK position as shown in FIG. 8A, the housing 15 is integrally provided with a guide cylinder 62 so as to be continuous with the restriction hole 61, and can slide on the guide cylinder 62. The inner end of the key switch slider 63 to be fitted in is in contact with one end of the slider 57 when the rotor 17 is in the LOCK position. In addition, a spring 65 is contracted between the cap 64 that closes the outer end of the guide cylinder 62 and the key switch slider 63, and the key switch slider 63 is spring-biased in a direction to contact the slider 57, and the key switch slider 63. In a state where the slider 57 and the slider 57 are in contact with each other, the slider 57 is urged toward the insertion preventing position by the spring force of the spring 65.
[0035]
Thus, when the rotor 17 is in the LOCK position as shown in FIG. 8A, the contact surface of the key switch slider 63 and the slider 57 fitted into the restriction hole 61 by the spring force of the spring 65 is the outer surface of the rotor 17. When the rotor 17 is rotated from the LOCK position to the ACC position by the operation knob 30 as shown in FIG. 8B, the slider 57 is rotated together with the rotor 17 in the insertion prevention position. To do. Therefore, when the rotor 17 is rotated from the LOCK position to the ACC position side by the operation knob 30, it becomes impossible to insert the mechanical key 32 into the key hole 31 of the rotor 17.
[0036]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the mechanical key 32 is inserted into the key hole 31 of the rotor 17 at the LOCK position, the slider 57 receives a pressing force from the mechanical key 32 toward the insertion allowable position. One end of the slider 57 engages with the restriction hole 61 of the slide restriction member 58, and the contact surfaces of the slider 57 and the key switch slider 63 are flush with the outer surface of the slide restriction member 58. Therefore, when the rotor 17 is rotated from the LOCK position while the mechanical key 32 is inserted into the key hole 31, the slider 57 rotates together with the rotor 17 while being in sliding contact with the inner surface of the housing 15, as shown in FIG. The key switch slider 63 comes into sliding contact with the outer surface of the slide restricting member 58.
[0037]
The key switch slider 63 is integrally provided with an arm portion 63 a that protrudes outward from a window 66 provided on the side wall of the guide cylinder 62, and the slider 57 responds to insertion of the mechanical key 32 into the key hole 31. The key switch 67 for detecting the arm portion 63a is attached to the control board 52 in accordance with the sliding to the insertion allowable position.
[0038]
A first key slider 71 is slidably mounted on the front portion of the rotor 17 in front of the slider 57 so as to slide in one direction along one diameter line of the rotor 17 by inserting the mechanical key 32 into the key hole 31. A second key slider 72 that contacts the first key slider 71 is slid on the front portion of the housing 15 so that the second key slider 71 is pressed by the first key slider 71 when the mechanical key 32 is inserted into the key hole 31. Installed as possible.
[0039]
Moreover, an inclined surface 72a is formed at the end of the second key slider 72 on the first key slider 71 side so as to move away from the first key slider 71 toward the front, and the rotor 17 is pushed by the operation knob 30. The rotor 17 is provided with an inclined surface 73 that sometimes presses the second key slider 72 away from the rotor 17 by contacting the inclined surface 72a.
[0040]
That is, the second key slider 72 is moved from the rotor 17 both when the mechanical key 32 is inserted into the key hole 31 and when the rotor 17 is pushed by the operation knob 30 without inserting the mechanical key 32 into the key hole 31. It will be pushed to the side to go away.
[0041]
A front end portion of an operating lever 74 that extends in the front-rear direction in the body 11 and is rotatably supported by the body 11 is disposed outside the second key slider 72. The spring 75 is biased by a spring force of a spring 75 interposed between the front end and the second key slider 72. As the second key slider 72 slides outward in the radial direction of the rotor 17, the second key slider 72 rotates in the direction opposite to the direction biased by the spring 75.
[0042]
The second block lever 20 is engaged with an intermediate portion in the axial direction of the interlocking rotation shaft 12 to prevent the rotation of the rotor 17 from the ACC position to the LOCK position, and the interlocking rotation shaft 12. The engagement is released to enable the rotation operation between the engagement release positions allowing the rotation of the rotor 17 from the ACC position to the LOCK position, and is orthogonal to the plane including the axis of the interlocking rotation shaft 12. The shaft 11 is pivotally supported by a support shaft 76 provided on the body 11. Further, the second block lever 20 and the spring receiving portion 77a provided on the solenoid housing 77 attached to the body 11 are supported so as to bias the second block lever 20 toward the engagement release position. A return spring 78, which is a torsion spring surrounding the shaft 76, is provided.
[0043]
In the solenoid housing 77, there is housed and fixed a second solenoid 80 which has an operation axis parallel to the interlocking rotation shaft 12 and is energized when a shift lever (not shown) is in a position other than the parking position. .
[0044]
The plunger 81 and the second block lever 20 included in the second solenoid 80 are configured to interlock the plunger 81 toward the retracted position in accordance with the operation of the second block lever 20 from the engagement release position to the engagement position. Interlocked and linked. In the non-energized state of the second solenoid 80, the plunger 81 is moved to the projecting position in response to the second block lever 20 being rotated from the engagement position to the engagement release position by the spring force of the return spring 78. When the solenoid 80 is energized, the second solenoid 80 exerts a suction force that holds the plunger 81 in the retracted position against the spring force of the return spring 78.
[0045]
An accommodation groove 82 for accommodating the tip of the second block lever 20 is formed in an annular shape on the outer periphery of the intermediate portion of the interlocking rotation shaft 12, and a portion of the side surface on the front side of the accommodation groove 82 is engaged with the engagement groove 82. A restricting surface 83 is provided that engages with the second block lever 20 at the mating position and prevents the interlocking rotation shaft 12 from rotating from the ACC position to the LOCK position.
[0046]
In addition, a part of the rear side surface of the accommodation groove 82 contacts the second block lever 20 in the disengagement position as the rotor 17 and the interlocking rotation shaft 12 change from the LOCK position to the ACC position. A cam surface 84 is provided, which is in contact with the second block lever against the spring force of the return spring 78 as the interlocking rotation shaft 12 rotates from the ACC position to the ON position side. It is formed in a shape that activates 20 to the engagement position.
[0047]
Thus, when the interlock rotation shaft 12 is rotated together with the rotor 17 to the START position to start the engine, the second solenoid 80 is in a non-energized state at the LOCK position, and the second block lever 20 is disengaged. However, when the interlocking rotation shaft 12 rotates from the LOCK position to the ACC position, the cam surface 84 contacts the second block lever 20, and the interlocking rotation shaft 12 rotates from the ACC position to the START position. When moved, the second block lever 20 is forcibly rotated to the engagement position against the spring force of the return spring 78 by the cam surface 84.
[0048]
In addition, the plunger 81 and the second block lever 20 of the second solenoid 80 are operated in conjunction with the plunger 81 toward the retracted position in accordance with the turning operation of the second block lever 20 from the engagement release position to the engagement position. Since it is linked and connected, after turning the linkage rotating shaft 12 to the START position and starting the engine, the shift lever is shifted to a drive position other than the parking position to energize the second solenoid 80. Before starting, the plunger 81 of the second solenoid 80 is already in the retracted position.
[0049]
Therefore, when the second solenoid 80 is energized by shifting to the drive position after the engine is started, the second solenoid 80 only needs to exert an electromagnetic force to hold the plunger 81 in the retracted position. The current consumption of the second solenoid 80 can be kept small, and accordingly, the amount of heat generated by the second solenoid 80 can be kept small.
[0050]
When the interlocking rotation shaft 12 is operated from the ON position to the ACC position, the engine stops. At this time, if the shift lever is at a position other than the parking position, the second solenoid 80 remains energized, and the plunger 81 is It remains in the retracted position. As long as the plunger 81 of the second solenoid 80 is in the retracted position, the second block lever 20 does not rotate to the disengagement position side, and the rotor 17 and the interlocking rotation shaft 12 are rotated from the ACC position to the LOCK position. Even if it tries to move, the second block lever 20 abuts against the regulating surface 83, and the rotation of the interlocking rotation shaft 12 to the LOCK position side is prevented.
[0051]
At this time, when the shift lever is shifted to the parking position, the energization of the second solenoid 80 is stopped, and accordingly, the second block lever 20 returns to the disengagement position by the spring force of the return spring 78, and from the ACC position. The interlocking rotation shaft 12 and the rotor 17 are allowed to rotate to the LOCK position.
[0052]
The lock mechanism 14 is switched between a locked state in which the steering shaft is engaged to prevent rotation of the steering shaft and a lock released state in which the engagement with the steering shaft is released to enable rotation of the steering shaft. A cam 85 provided in an intermediate portion of the interlocking rotation shaft 12, a slider 87 having a through hole 86 through which the cam 85 passes, and slidably supported on the body 11, and a steering shaft. A lock pin 88 coupled to the slider 87, and a spring 90 provided between the cap 89 and the slider 87 mounted on the body 11 and biasing the slider 87 in a direction to engage the lock pin 88 with the steering shaft. Prepare.
[0053]
In such a lock mechanism 14, when the rotor 17 is in a position other than the LOCK position, that is, in the ACC position, the ON position, and the START position, the lock pin 88 is detached from the steering shaft to allow the steering shaft to rotate. On the other hand, when the rotor 17 is in the LOCK position, the cam 85 is in a rotational position in which the slider 87 is moved by the spring force of the spring 90 so that the lock pin 88 is engaged with the steering shaft.
[0054]
On the other hand, as the second key slider 72 slides outward in the radial direction of the rotor 17 by inserting the mechanical key 32 into the key hole 31 or pushing the rotor 17 by the operation knob 30, the operating lever 74 is moved thereafter. The end can be rotated in the direction of approaching the slider 87, but the lock mechanism 14 is unlocked on the outer surface of the slider 87 in response to the rotor 17 being at a position other than the LOCK position. An engaging recess 87a is provided for engaging the rear end of the operating lever 74 to hold the unlocked state of the lock mechanism 14. That is, even when the rotor 17 is in the LOCK position, the operating lever 74 is rotated in a direction to release the rear end from the engaging recess 87a by removing the mechanical key 32 from the key hole 31 or releasing the pushing of the rotor 17. Unless this is done, the lock mechanism 14 is not locked.
[0055]
The rear end of the interlocking rotation shaft 12 is connected to an operating member 91 provided in the rotary switch 13 so that relative rotation around the axis is impossible, and accompanying the rotation of the interlocking rotation shaft 12 interlocking with the rotor 17. The rotary switch 13 is switched according to the rotation of the operating member.
[0056]
Referring also to FIG. 10, the operation knob 30 made of synthetic resin is detachably fastened to the front end of the rotor 17 from the outer side in the axial direction by, for example, a pair of screw members 92, 92.
[0057]
The operation knob 30 includes a cylindrical connecting tube portion 30a inserted into the ring member 22, a connecting collar portion 30b projecting radially inward from the inner surface of the connecting tube portion 30a on the rotor 17 side, An operation gripping portion 30c formed in a rectangular tube shape projecting to both sides from the connecting tube portion 30a in one direction along one diameter line of the tube portion 30a, and connected to the connecting tube portion 30a; Integrally provided are flanges 30d and 30d that project from both ends of the connecting cylinder portion 30a of 30c to both sides in a direction orthogonal to the one direction.
[0058]
On the other hand, at the front end of the rotor 17, a fitting cylinder part 17a fitted to the connection cylinder part 30a is integrally provided so as to abut on the connection flange part 30b and is inserted into the connection flange part 30b. The operation knob 30 is detachably fastened to the front end of the rotor 17 by screwing the pair of screw members 92, 92 into the fitting cylinder portion 17a.
[0059]
Further, the operation knob 30 is provided with an opening 93 that communicates with the key hole 31 in a state of being fastened to the rotor 17, and this opening 93 is formed on the inner periphery of the connecting collar 30 b and is formed in the key hole. 31, a key insertion hole 93a that is opposed to each other at an interval, a first mounting hole 93b that is formed in the connecting cylinder 30a so that the key insertion hole 93a is opened at the center of the closed end, and a mechanical key 32. The grip portion 32a is formed in the operation grip portion 30c so as to be insertable, and has a second mounting hole portion 93c that opens at the front end of the operation knob 30 and continues to the first mounting hole portion 93b. Moreover, in the operation gripping portion 30c of the operation knob 30, notches 94, 94 that are flush with the inner side surface of the second mounting hole portion 93c are respectively provided on both side wall portions protruding from the connecting cylinder portion 30a on both sides.
[0060]
In the first mounting hole 93b of the opening 93, a key guide member formed in a ring shape with a synthetic resin so as to cover a pair of screw members 92, 92 for fastening the operation knob 30 to the rotor 17 from the outside. The key guide member 95 is provided with an engagement claw 97 that is engaged with the engagement hole 96 provided in the connection cylinder portion 30 a of the operation knob 30. That is, the key guide member 95 is mounted in the first mounting hole 93b in the opening 93 of the operation knob 30 so as to cover both the screw members 92, 92 from the outside.
[0061]
Moreover, the flanges 30d and 30d of the operation knob 30 are formed in the operation knob 30 so that the engagement hole 96 faces outward with the ring member 22, as shown in FIG. Then, by inserting a tool (not shown) from one of the flanges 30d, 30d and between the ring members 22, the elastic engagement of the engaging claws 97 into the engaging holes 96 is released, and the key guide member 95 is operated by the operation knob 30. The key guide member 95 is detachably mounted in the first mounting hole 93b in the opening 93 of the operation knob 30.
[0062]
The key guide member 95 is provided with a guide hole 98 for guiding the mechanical key 32 to the key hole 31 through the key insertion hole 93a. The guide hole 98 is an opening of the operation knob 30. A first hole 98a that extends linearly corresponding to the key insertion hole 93a in the portion 93 and a second hole 98b that continues to the first hole 98a so as to increase in diameter as the distance from the rotor 17 increases. Become.
[0063]
By the way, when the mechanical key 32 is not used, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and FIG. 7, a synthetic resin knob cap 100 that fits into the opening 93 and closes the key hole 31 from the outside is provided as an operation knob. 30 is detachably mounted.
[0064]
The knob cap 100 includes a first cover portion 100a for closing the front end opening portion of the second mounting hole portion 93c in the opening portion 93 of the operation knob 30 and first notches 94, 94 of the operation knob 30 so as to be closed. Inserted into a pair of second cover portions 100b, 100b that are respectively connected to both ends of the cover portion 100a, engaging claws 100c, 100c that are respectively connected to the tips of the second cover portions 100b, 100b, and an opening of the operation knob 30 As described above, the insertion plate portion 100d provided at right angles to the central portion of the first cover portion 100a and the insertion portion so as to elastically contact the inner surface of the key insertion hole portion 93a of the opening portion 93. A pair of plate-like elastic portions 100e and 100e provided at the tip of the plate portion 100d and the insertion plate portion 100d so as to face both the engaging claws 100c and 100c from the inner side. Comprising a pair of projections 100f projecting from an intermediate portion, and a 100f together.
[0065]
On the other hand, a pair of engaging holes 101 and 101 for elastically engaging both the engaging claws 100c and 100c are provided in a connecting portion of the connecting cylinder portion 30a and the operation gripping portion 30c in the operation knob 30. When the knob cap 100 is inserted into the opening 93 such that the elastic portions 100e, 100e at the tip thereof elastically contact the inner surface of the key insertion hole 93a, the both engaging claws 100c, 100c are both engaged holes. By being elastically engaged with 101, 101, it is attached to the operation knob 30. Moreover, the first and second cover portions 100a, 100b, 100b of the knob cap 100 are formed to be flush with the outer surface of the operation knob 30 when the knob cap 100 is attached to the operation knob 30.
[0066]
The elastic claw engagement state of the engagement claws 100c in the knob cap 100 into the engagement holes 101 is that the engagement claws 100c are pushed from the outside of the operation grip 30c in the operation knob 30 using a tool (not shown). The knob cap 100 can be detachably attached to the operation knob 30. When the engaging claw 100c is pushed by the tool, the engaging claw 100c is unnecessarily large. Pushing and bending is prevented by the protrusions 100f facing the engaging claws 100c from the inner side.
[0067]
By the way, the periphery of the operation knob 30 and the key hole 31 is illuminated by the illumination means 102. The illumination means 102 includes a light emitting element 103 such as a light emitting diode and a lens 104 that guides light from the light emitting element 103. It consists of.
[0068]
The light emitting element 103 is attached to the front portion of the control board 52. The lens 104 includes a cylindrical portion 104a, a ring portion 104b connected to the rear end of the cylindrical portion 104a and supported by the housing 15, and the ring portion 104b to the light emitting element 103 side to introduce light from the light emitting element 103. And a light guide portion 104c extending in the direction.
[0069]
The cylindrical portion 104a of the lens 104 is inserted between the connecting cylindrical portion 30a of the operation knob 30 and the ring member 22, and light emitted from the cylindrical portion 104a is transmitted between the connecting cylindrical portion 30a and the ring member 22. Radiating forward, the operating knob 30 will be illuminated all around. In addition, when the operation knob 30 with the knob cap 100 removed is viewed from the front, the light from the cylindrical portion 104a of the lens 104 radiates forward from the pair of engagement holes 101, 101 as clearly shown in FIG. Therefore, the periphery of the key hole 31 in the rotor 17 is illuminated.
[0070]
Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. When the rotor 17 is rotated by the operation knob 30, communication between the portable device possessed by the vehicle user and the vehicle is performed using the pushing operation of the operation knob 30 as a trigger. The first block lever is released so as to release the engagement of the lever engagement groove 37 and the first block lever 19 provided in the cylinder body 16 that rotates together with the rotor 17 in accordance with confirmation of the coincidence of the ID code. When the first solenoid 40 for driving the 19 is operated, the turning operation of the operation knob 30 is permitted. At this time, when the cylinder body 16 is in the LOCK position, the cylinder body 16 and the fixed housing 15 are arranged such that the gap between both sides of the first block lever 19 and the side surface of the lever engaging groove 37 is constant. Positioning means 42 for determining the position around the 16 rotation axes is provided.
[0071]
Thus, when the cylinder body 16 is in the LOCK position, the gap between both sides of the first block lever 19 and the side surface of the lever engaging groove 37 is fixed by the action of the positioning means 42. Therefore, the cylinder body 16 and the first block lever 19 are prevented from coming into contact with each other when the first block lever 19 is operated to the disengagement side, and uneven wear of the cylinder body 16 and the first block lever 19 occurs. It is possible to prevent the cylinder block 16 from being released from the lever engaging groove 37 before the cylinder body 16 collides with the first block lever 19 even if the operation knob 30 is quickly rotated. Thus, uneven wear due to the collision can be prevented.
[0072]
Moreover, the positioning means 42 has both the inclined surfaces 43a and 43a, and the substantially V-shaped fitting recess 43 provided on the outer periphery of the cylinder body 16 with inclined surfaces 43a and 43a on both sides in the circumferential direction of the cylinder body 16. The sphere 44 that can be fitted into the fitting recess 43 and a spring 45 that exerts a resilient force that urges the sphere 44 toward the fitting recess 43 side. Reliable positioning of the cylinder body 16 and smooth rotation of the cylinder body 16 from the LOCK position can be achieved by the positioning means 42 having a simple configuration.
[0073]
Further, a key hole 31 into which a mechanical key 32 can be inserted is provided, and the mechanical key 32 can be inserted into the key hole 31 when the rotor 17 is in the LOCK position. However, when the rotor 17 is rotated from the LOCK position using the operation knob 30, key insertion restricting means 56 for preventing the mechanical key 32 from being inserted into the key hole 31 is provided. For this reason, when the rotor 17 is rotated from the LOCK position by the operation knob 30, the insertion of the mechanical key 32 into the key hole 31 is blocked by the key insertion restricting means 56, and the rotation of the rotor 17 by the operation knob 30 is performed. The mechanical key 32 is not erroneously inserted into the key hole 31 during operation, and the possibility of malfunction due to the insertion of the mechanical key 32 can be eliminated.
[0074]
In addition, the key insertion restricting means 56 is inserted so as to be able to slide between an insertion allowable position for allowing the mechanical key 32 to be inserted into the key hole 31 and an insertion preventing position for preventing the mechanical key 32 from being inserted into the key hole 31. A slider 57 mounted on the rotor 17 so as to be urged toward the blocking position and so that a pressing force from the mechanical key 32 toward the insertion allowable position acts upon the insertion of the mechanical key 32 into the key hole 31; When the rotor 17 is in the LOCK position, the slider 57 is allowed to slide to the insertion allowable position, but when the rotor 17 is moved from the LOCK position, the slider 57 is prevented from sliding to the insertion allowable position. It is composed of a slide restricting member 58 attached to the rotor 17, and the key insertion restriction It can be easily configured with a step 56 the slider 57 and the slide regulating member 58.
[0075]
The operation knob 30 attached to the rotor 17 is detachably fastened to the front end of the rotor 17 from the outer side in the axial direction by a pair of screw members 92, 92, and is screwed from the outer side of the operation knob 30. By loosening the members 92, the operation knob 30 can be easily detached from the rotor 17, and maintenance such as replacement of the operation knob 30 and replacement of the ring member 22 behind the operation knob 30 can be facilitated.
[0076]
In addition, since the key guide member 95 that covers the screw members 92 from the outside is detachably attached to the operation knob 30, the appearance can be improved by covering the screw members 92.
[0077]
Further, an opening 93 that leads to the key hole 31 provided in the rotor 17 so that the mechanical key 32 can be inserted is provided in the operation knob 30, and a guide hole 98 that guides the insertion of the mechanical key 32 into the key hole 31 is provided. A key guide member 95 inserted into the opening 93 is detachably mounted on the operation knob 30 so as to cover the screw members 92 disposed in the opening 93. Therefore, the screw members 92... And the key guide member 95 can be further improved in appearance by being housed in the operation knob 30, and the mechanical key 32 is guided by the guide hole 98 of the key guide member 95. The mechanical key 32 can be easily inserted into the key hole 31.
[0078]
Since the knob cap 100 that fits into the opening 93 and closes the key hole 31 is detachably attached to the operation knob 30, the key cap 31 is closed by the knob cap 100 when the mechanical key 32 is not used. The appearance can be enhanced by preventing the holes 31 from being seen.
[0079]
Further, when the knob cap 100 is formed so as to be flush with the outer surface of the operation knob 30 when fitted into the opening 93, the knob cap 100 is attached to the operation knob 30. The knob cap 100 and the operation knob 30 can have a sense of unity so that the appearance can be improved, and the feel when the rotor 17 is rotated by the operation knob 30 can be improved.
[0080]
Furthermore, since the elastic portions 100e and 100e that elastically contact the inner surface of the end portion on the key hole 31 side of the opening 93 are integrally formed at the tip of the knob cap 100, the elastic portions 100e and 100e are formed in the opening 93. When the knob cap 100 is fitted into the opening 93 so as to be elastically brought into contact with the inner surface of the end portion of the key hole 31, an appropriate resistance is felt when the knob cap 100 is attached to the operation knob 30. Thus, the knob cap 100 can be guided, and rattling of the knob cap 100 in the operation knob 30 can be suppressed when the knob cap 100 is attached to the operation knob 30.
[0081]
Further, since the surroundings of the operation knob 30 and the key hole 31 are illuminated by the illumination means 102, the operation knob 30 and the key hole 31 can be easily visually recognized even at night, and the operability of the steering lock device at night can be improved. it can.
[0082]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various design changes can be made without departing from the present invention described in the claims. It is.
[0083]
For example, in the above embodiment, the lever engaging groove 37 is formed on the outer periphery of the cylinder body 16 that rotates together with the rotor 17 by engaging the plurality of tumblers 18, 18. Although the vehicle steering lock device provided has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a vehicle steering lock device in which the rotor 17 is rotated only by the operation knob 30 without using the mechanical key 32. In this case, the lever engaging groove 37 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotor 17, and the positioning means 42 is provided between the outer periphery of the rotor 17 and the housing 15.
[0084]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the turning operation by the operation knob is permitted by the communication performed between the portable device carried by the vehicle user and the vehicle triggered by the pushing operation of the operation knob, The actuator is driven to release the engagement of the block lever with the lever engaging groove, and the operation lever is not engaged with the lever engaging groove until the operation knob is pushed in a predetermined amount. , The rotation from the LOCK position to the ACC position is regulated by a mechanical regulation means between the body and the rotor on which the block lever is supported , and the regulation is released by pushing the operation knob by a predetermined amount. When the rotor is in the LOCK position, the positioning means acts to place the block lever between both sides and the lever engaging groove side surface. A constant gap is formed to avoid contact between the rotor or the interlocking member and the block lever when the block lever is operated to the engagement release side, so that the rotor is operated when the block lever is operated to the engagement release side. Alternatively, it is possible to prevent the interlocking member and the block lever from coming into contact with each other, to prevent the rotor or the interlocking member and the block lever from being unevenly worn, and to quickly rotate the operation knob. By causing the block lever to be detached from the lever engaging groove before the rotor or the interlocking member collides with the block lever, it is possible to prevent uneven wear due to the collision.
[0085]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, reliable positioning of the rotor or the interlocking member at the LOCK position and smooth rotation of the rotor or the interlocking member from the LOCK position can be achieved by a positioning means having a simple configuration. Can do.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal side view of a steering lock device for a vehicle when a mechanical key is not used.
2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG.
4 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 4 in FIG. 1 with the knob cap removed. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 2 with a mechanical key inserted.
6 is a cross-sectional view of the housing and the cylinder body taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 1 for explaining the operation of the positioning means.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 2 in a state where an operation knob is pushed.
8 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the key insertion restricting means when the mechanical key is not used, taken along line 8-8 in FIG.
9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 9-9 in FIG. 5, showing the structure of the key insertion restricting means when the mechanical key is not used.
FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a rotor, an operation knob, a key guide member, a knob cap, and a lens.
[Explanation of symbols]
16 ... Cylinder body 17 as interlocking member ... Rotor 19 ... Block lever 30 ... Operating knob 37 ... Lever engagement groove 40 ... First solenoid 42 as actuator ... Positioning Means 43 ... fitting recess 43a ... inclined surface 44 ... sphere 45 ... spring as a resilient member

Claims (2)

An operating knob (30) that can be rotated from the LOCK position to the START position through the ACC position and the ON position and that can be manually pushed in is linked to the outer periphery of the rotor (17) or in conjunction with the rotor (17). A lever engaging groove (37) is provided on the outer periphery of the interlocking member (16) that rotates and engages with the lever engaging groove (37) when the rotor (17) is in the LOCK position. The actuator (40) is connected to a block lever (19) for preventing the rotation of (17), and the operation knob (19) is communicated between the portable device carried by the vehicle user and the vehicle with the pushing operation as a trigger. 30), when the pivoting operation according to 30) is permitted, the actuator (40) moves the block lever (19) to the lever engaging groove (37). The vehicle steering lock device is driven to release the engagement, and the engagement between the block lever (19) and the lever engagement groove (37) until the operation knob (30) is pushed in a predetermined amount. Regardless of this , the rotation from the LOCK position to the ACC position is restricted by the mechanical restriction means (26, 27) between the body (11) on which the block lever (19) is supported and the rotor (17). And the restriction is released by pushing the operation knob (30) by a predetermined amount,
When the rotor (17) is in the LOCK position, the rotor during operation of the block lever (19) toward the disengagement side is disposed between both sides of the block lever (19) and the side surface of the lever engaging groove (37). (17) or around the rotational axis of the rotor (17) or the interlocking member (16) so that a constant gap is formed to avoid contact between the interlocking member (16) and the block lever (19). A vehicle steering system characterized in that positioning means (42) for determining a position is provided between an outer periphery of the rotor (17) or the interlocking member (16) and a housing (15) fixed to the body (11). Locking device.   The positioning means (42) has inclined surfaces (43a) on both sides in the circumferential direction of the rotor (17) or the interlocking member (16) and is provided on the outer periphery of the rotor (17) or the interlocking member (16). A substantially V-shaped fitting recess (43), a sphere (44) that can be fitted into the fitting recess (43) while being in contact with both the inclined surfaces (43a), and the sphere (44). The vehicle steering lock device according to claim 1, characterized by comprising a resilient member (45) that exerts a resilient force biased toward the fitting recess (43).

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