JP4543892B2 - Control switch unit for vehicle - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle control switch unit including a switch for controlling a control device of an on-vehicle electronic device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a vehicle control switch unit that is provided in a center console body that extends in the front-rear direction between a driver seat and a passenger seat and includes a switch that controls a control device of an in-vehicle electronic device.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a device in which a manual operation unit is provided horizontally on an upper portion of an operation shaft that is held so as to be swingable. In this vehicle control switch unit, the manual operation unit occupies most of the rear side of the center console body.
JP 2000-149719 A (particularly FIG. 5)

  However, in the conventional vehicle control switch unit, since the manual operation unit is provided horizontally, the occupant must operate with the hand extended, and if used for a long time, the arm becomes tired and the operability is poor. There is a problem.

  Moreover, since the space for providing the manual operation unit is wide, there is a problem that the shift lever unit, the parking lever unit, the storage unit, and the like must be provided at different positions.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide an installation space for a vehicle control switch unit such as a shift lever portion, a parking lever portion, and a storage portion provided in the center console body. It is to make it easy to operate and not fatigue without hindering.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a switch unit portion extending obliquely rearward toward the upper surface of the armrest portion is provided so as to cover the storage portion from the rear side of the shift lever portion of the center console body. .

  Specifically, the first invention is premised on a vehicle control switch unit including a switch for controlling a control device for an electronic device mounted on a vehicle.

  A center console body extending in the front-rear direction between the driver's seat and the passenger seat; and an armrest portion provided at a rear end portion of the center console body and raised upward with respect to the upper surface of the center console body; A shift lever portion provided at a front end portion of the center console main body, a storage portion provided between the armrest portion and the shift lever portion of the center console main body for storing small items, and left and right sides of the storage portion. A parking lever portion provided on the center console body, a switch unit portion extending obliquely rearward from the rear of the shift lever portion of the center console body toward the upper surface of the armrest portion so as to cover the storage portion, and the switch unit portion It is provided in the mounting part for the center console main body and the switch unit part is movable. A movable mechanism for supporting the arm, and on the rear side of the switch unit portion is formed an armrest portion for suspending an arm of an occupant with an elbow on the armrest portion, and the switch on the front side. The switch portion is provided, and is configured to be accessible when the switch unit portion is moved.

  According to the above configuration, since the switch unit part is provided so as to cover the storage part from the rear of the shift lever part of the center console body, in order to provide the switch unit part, it is sufficient if there is a space of the conventional storage part, Also, the switch unit does not get in the way when operating the shift lever and parking lever. In addition, since the switch unit portion is provided so as to incline and extend rearward toward the upper surface of the armrest portion, the arm of the occupant with the elbow placed on the armrest portion is naturally placed on the armrest portion, A switch that controls a control device for an on-vehicle electronic device provided in the switch unit of the switch unit unit is operated by the occupant. Further, when the switch unit portion is moved by a movable mechanism provided in the attachment portion with respect to the center console body, the storage portion can be accessed.

  In the second invention, the switch unit portion is formed in an arch shape whose upper surface has continuity with the armrest portion in a side view.

  According to said structure, a passenger | crew's elbow and arm are supported by an easy posture by the armrest part and armrest part which continue in the shape of an arch.

  In 3rd invention, the clearance gap is provided between the said armrest part and the armrest part.

  According to said structure, a switch unit part is moved, putting a hand in the clearance gap between an armrest part and an armrest part.

  In the fourth invention, the switch unit portion is configured to be housed in the housing portion.

  According to said structure, if the switch unit part which covered the accommodating part is moved, a switch unit part will be accommodated in an accommodating part.

  In a fifth aspect of the invention, the switch unit portion is disposed close to the parking lever portion.

  In the sixth invention, the switch unit portion is configured to rotate forward, and is configured to be close to the shift lever portion when rotated forward.

  In a seventh aspect of the invention, the switch operation is restricted when the switch unit is moved.

  In the eighth invention, electrical equipment is provided on the back side of the switch unit.

  In the ninth invention, when the switch unit portion moves, the power supply of the electric device is turned off.

  As described above, according to the first aspect of the invention, the shift unit, the parking lever, and the storage unit are arranged in the center console body as usual, and the switch unit is viewed from the rear of the shift lever portion of the center console body. The switch unit portion that covers the storage portion is movably supported by the center console body, and is provided so as to extend obliquely rearward toward the upper surface of the armrest portion so as to cover the storage portion. For this reason, the occupant can control the control device of the electronic device mounted on the armrest with the arm placed on the armrest portion in a natural state with the elbow placed on the armrest portion. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a vehicle control switch unit with good operability and no fatigue without hindering the installation space of the shift lever portion, the parking lever portion, the storage portion, and the like.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, the occupant's elbow and arm are supported by the arch-like armrest and armrest. For this reason, the passenger | crew can operate the electronic device mounted in the vehicle with an easy posture.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, the switch unit portion is moved by putting a hand in the gap between the armrest portion and the armrest portion. For this reason, the switch unit portion can be easily moved to access the storage portion.

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the switch unit portion that covers the storage portion is moved to store the switch unit portion in the storage portion. For this reason, when not using a switch unit part, it can prevent that a switch unit part becomes obstructive by accommodating a switch unit part in an accommodating part.

  According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the switch unit portion is disposed near the sturdy parking lever portion. For this reason, the parking lever part can prevent the switch unit part from being damaged due to the delivery of luggage between the seats.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when the switch unit portion is rotated forward, the switch unit portion is arranged close to the shift lever portion. For this reason, when the switch unit part is rotated forward, the shift lever part can prevent the switch unit part from being damaged.

  According to the seventh aspect, the switch operation is restricted when the switch unit is moved. For this reason, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the control device when the switch unit portion is moved or moved.

  According to the eighth aspect of the invention, the electrical device is provided on the back side of the switch unit portion. For this reason, the back surface of a switch unit part can be used effectively.

  According to the ninth aspect of the invention, when the switch unit portion is moved, the power supply of the electric device is turned off. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the comfort from being lost by an electric device (for example, a light) provided on the back surface of the switch unit.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the following embodiment is an essentially preferable illustration, Comprising: It does not intend restrict | limiting the range of this invention, its application thing, or a use.

-Configuration of vehicle control switch unit-
1 to 5 show a vehicle control switch unit 1 according to this embodiment. The vehicle control switch unit 1 is provided in a center console body 4 made of, for example, resin that extends in the front-rear direction between a driver seat 2 and a passenger seat 3. The vehicle control switch unit 1 includes a switch unit section 20 having a switch 22 that controls a control device of an on-vehicle electronic device (for example, an air conditioner, an audio, a car navigation system, etc., not shown).

  An armrest portion 5 is provided at the rear end portion of the center console body 4. The armrest portion 5 is formed so as to be raised upward with respect to the upper surface of the center console body 4, can be rotated around a rear rotation shaft (not shown), and is covered with a cushion material. A cover portion 6 and a container-like rear storage portion 7 whose upper side is opened to store small items are provided.

  A shift lever portion 8 is provided at the front end portion of the center console body 4. Although the shift lever portion 8 for an automatic vehicle is shown in the present embodiment, the shift lever portion 8 for a mission vehicle may be used.

  Between the armrest portion 5 and the shift lever portion 8 of the center console main body 4, a front storage portion 10 for storing small items is provided. The front storage portion 10 includes a container portion 11 that is recessed downward from the upper surface of the center console body 4 and a substantially rectangular plate-shaped lid portion 12 that covers the container portion 11.

  A parking lever portion 13 is provided on the right side of the front storage portion 10. The parking lever part 13 may be provided on the left side of the front storage part 10.

  As a feature of the present invention, a switch unit 20 is provided on the front side of the lid 12. The switch unit portion 20 extends obliquely rearward from the rear of the shift lever portion 8 of the center console body 4 toward the upper surface of the armrest portion 5. In plan view, the switch unit portion 20 is disposed so as to cover (overlapping) the front storage portion 10. Further, the switch unit portion 20 is disposed close to the parking lever portion 13.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an armrest portion 21 is formed on the rear side of the switch unit portion 20. The armrest portion 21 can be used to hang an arm of an occupant 30 with an elbow placed on the armrest portion 5. A switch part 23 having the switch 22 is provided on the front side of the switch unit part 20.

  The upper surface of the switch unit 20 is formed in an arch shape having continuity with the armrest 5 in a side view. The arm of the occupant 30 is supported in a natural shape on the upper surfaces of the armrest portion 5 and the armrest portion 21 formed in this arch shape.

  A gap 25 is provided between the front end of the armrest 5 and the rear end of the armrest 21 of the switch unit 20.

  The switch unit portion 20 has a leg portion 24 below the armrest portion 21 and the switch portion 23, and a lower end of the leg portion 24 is fixed to the lid portion 12. In addition, although the switch part 23 and the said control apparatus are connected by the harness which is not illustrated extended from the lower end of the leg part 24, the switch part 23 may communicate with a control apparatus by radio | wireless.

  In this way, the lid portion 12 constitutes an attachment portion of the switch unit portion 20 to the center console body 4. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, a rotation shaft 14 extending in the front-rear direction is provided on the left side of the lid portion 12. When the lid portion 12 is rotated about the rotation shaft 14 and the switch unit portion 20 is rotated to the left side, the occupant 30 can access the container portion 11 in the front storage portion 10. The rotating shaft 14 constitutes a movable mechanism that movably supports the switch unit portion 20.

  When the switch unit 20 is rotated about the rotation shaft 14 together with the lid 12, the operation of the switch 22 is restricted.

  A light (not shown) as an electrical device is provided on the back side of the switch unit 20. When driving at night, the power is turned on to illuminate the passenger 30. On the other hand, when the switch unit 20 is rotated and moved, the light is turned off. Note that the electrical device may be a speaker instead of a light.

-Operation-
Next, the operation of the vehicle control switch unit 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  First, at the normal time, as shown in FIG. 3, the lid 12 of the front storage unit 10 is in a closed state. In this state, during driving, the elbow of the occupant 30 is placed on the armrest portion 5 of the vehicle control switch unit 1. Further, the arm of the occupant 30 is placed on the armrest portion 21 of the switch unit 20 in an easy posture.

  At this time, the hand of the occupant 30 is located in the switch unit 23 of the switch unit unit 20, and the switch 22 is operated to operate the air conditioner, audio, car navigation system, and the like as appropriate. The signal reaches the control device, and the air conditioner, audio, and car navigation system are operated. Further, when the vehicle travels at night, the power of the light on the back surface of the switch unit 20 is turned on, and the hand of the passenger 30 is illuminated.

  On the other hand, when the occupant 30 wants to access the front storage part 10, he / she grips the arm hook part 5 of the switch unit part 20 or presses the side surface of the arm hook part 21 to bring the switch unit part 20 into the lid part 12 of the front storage part 10. It is rotated toward the left side with the rotation shaft 14 provided in the center. At this time, the power of the light on the back surface of the switch unit unit 20 is turned off, and the control device does not react even if the switch unit 23 of the switch unit unit 20 is touched.

  And the container part 11 in the front side accommodating part 10 is exposed, and the accessory 30 is taken in and out by the passenger | crew 30 in the container part 11. FIG.

-Effect of the embodiment-
Therefore, according to the vehicle control switch unit 1 according to the present embodiment, the switch unit 20 is disposed in the center console while the shift lever portion 8, the parking lever portion 13, the front storage portion 10 and the like are disposed in the center console body 4 as usual. A switch unit portion 20 is provided so as to extend obliquely rearward from the rear side of the shift lever portion 8 of the main body 4 toward the upper surface of the armrest portion 5 so as to cover the front storage portion 10, and a switch unit portion 20 covering the front storage portion 10 is provided. 4 is movably supported. For this reason, the occupant 30 can control the control device by placing his / her arm on the armrest 21 while the elbow is placed on the armrest 5. Therefore, the vehicle control switch unit 1 with good operability and no fatigue is obtained without obstructing the installation space of the shift lever portion 8, the parking lever portion 13, the front storage portion 10, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the elbow and arm of the occupant 30 are supported by the armrest portion 5 and the armrest portion 21 that continue in an arch shape. For this reason, the passenger | crew 30 can operate the electronic device mounted in the vehicle with an easy attitude | position.

  In the present embodiment, the switch unit 20 is arranged near the sturdy parking lever 13. For this reason, the parking lever portion 13 can prevent the switch unit portion 20 from being damaged due to the delivery of luggage between the seats.

  In the present embodiment, the operation of the switch 22 is restricted when the switch unit 20 is moved. For this reason, when the switch unit part 20 is moved, the malfunction of the control apparatus in the moved state can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, a light is provided on the back side of the switch unit 20. For this reason, the back surface of the switch unit part 20 can be used effectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the switch unit unit 20 is moved, the power of the light is turned off. For this reason, comfort is not lost by the light provided on the back surface of the switch unit 20.

-Modification 1 of embodiment-
The present invention may be configured as follows with respect to the above embodiment. That is, as shown in FIG. 7, the switch unit 20 may be configured to rotate forward. For example, the rotation shaft 14 extending in the vehicle width direction may be provided on the front side of the lid portion 12, and the concave portion 26 for preventing interference with the switch unit portion 20 may be provided in the center console body 4 in front of the lid portion 12.

  In this way, the switch unit 20 is moved forward by putting a hand in the gap 25 between the armrest 5 and the armrest 21. For this reason, the switch unit part 20 can be easily moved and the front storage part 10 can be accessed.

  Further, in this modification, when the switch unit portion 20 is rotated forward, the switch unit portion 20 rises and is disposed close to the shift lever portion 8. With this configuration, the shift lever portion 8 can prevent the switch unit portion 20 from being damaged when the switch unit portion 20 is rotated forward.

-Modification 2 of embodiment-
Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the switch unit portion 20 may be configured to be housed in the front housing portion 10. For example, the lid 12 may be shaped so as to cover only the front side of the front storage portion 10 and a pivot shaft 14 extending in the vehicle width direction may be provided at the tip thereof.

  In this way, the switch unit 20 that covers the front storage unit 10 is pivoted downward about the rotation shaft 14 and moved so that the switch unit 20 is stored in the front storage unit 10.

  With this configuration, when the switch unit 20 is not used, it is possible to prevent the switch unit 20 from getting in the way by storing the switch unit 20 in the front storage 10. On the other hand, even when the switch unit unit 20 is used, the rear side of the front storage unit 10 is exposed, so that the front storage unit 10 can be accessed.

  As described above, the present invention relates to a vehicle control switch unit that is provided in a center console body that includes a switch that controls a control device for an on-vehicle electronic device and extends in the front-rear direction between a driver seat and a passenger seat. Useful.

1 is a perspective view showing a vehicle control switch unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view of the control switch unit for vehicles. It is a side view of a control switch unit for vehicles. It is a top view which shows the control switch unit for vehicles when a switch unit part is moved. It is a side view which shows the control switch unit for vehicles when a switch unit part is moved. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 5. It is a side view which shows the modification 1 of embodiment. It is a side view which shows the modification 2 of embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Control switch unit for vehicles 2 Driver's seat 3 Passenger seat 4 Center console main body 5 Armrest part 8 Shift lever part 10 Front side storage part (storage part)
12 Lid (Mounting part)
13 Parking lever part 14 Rotating shaft (movable mechanism)
20 Switch unit portion 21 Armrest portion 22 Switch 23 Switch portion 25 Clearance 30 Crew

Claims (9)

In a vehicle control switch unit having a switch for controlling a control device of an on-vehicle electronic device,
A center console body extending in the front-rear direction between the driver seat and the passenger seat;
An armrest provided at the rear end of the center console body and raised upward with respect to the upper surface of the center console body;
A shift lever provided at the front end of the center console body,
A storage section that is provided between the armrest section and the shift lever section of the center console body, and stores small items;
A parking lever provided on one of the left and right sides of the storage unit;
A switch unit portion extending obliquely rearward toward the upper surface of the armrest portion so as to cover the storage portion from behind the shift lever portion of the center console body;
The switch unit portion is provided in a mounting portion with respect to the center console body, and includes a movable mechanism that movably supports the switch unit portion,
On the rear side of the switch unit portion, an armrest portion for hanging an arm of an occupant with an elbow placed on the armrest portion is formed, and on the front side, a switch portion having the switch is provided,
A control switch unit for a vehicle, wherein the switch unit is configured to be accessible when the switch unit is moved. In the vehicle control switch unit according to claim 1,
The control unit for a vehicle, wherein the switch unit portion is formed in an arch shape whose upper surface has continuity with the armrest portion in a side view. In the vehicle control switch unit according to claim 1 or 2,
A vehicular control switch unit, wherein a gap is provided between the armrest portion and the armrest portion. In the vehicle control switch unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The control unit for a vehicle, wherein the switch unit is configured to be housed in a housing. In the vehicle control switch unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The vehicle control switch unit, wherein the switch unit portion is disposed close to the parking lever portion. In the vehicle control switch unit according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The vehicle control switch unit, wherein the switch unit portion is configured to rotate forward and is configured to be close to the shift lever portion when rotated forward. The vehicle control switch unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A control switch unit for a vehicle, characterized in that the switch operation is restricted when the switch unit is moved. In the vehicle control switch unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
An electric device is provided on the back side of the switch unit portion. The vehicle control switch unit according to claim 8,
A vehicular control switch unit configured to turn off the power of the electric device when the switch unit moves.

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