JP6214351B2 - Switch device for handlebar - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a switch device for a handlebar that is attached to a handlebar of a vehicle having a grip formed at a tip and can operate various electrical components mounted on the vehicle.

  In general, a two-wheeled vehicle is provided with a handlebar for steering, and a grip grip and a throttle grip that can be gripped by a driver while traveling are respectively attached to both ends of the handlebar. A handlebar switch device in which a plurality of switches for operating various electrical components mounted on the two-wheeled vehicle is fixed to a position adjacent to the grip grip or the throttle grip.

  For example, a handlebar switch device in which various operation switches such as a turn signal switch, a dimmer switch, and a horn switch are formed is attached near the left end of the handlebar (the base end side of the left grip). The driver can arbitrarily perform blinking operation of the blinker, forward illumination or downward illumination switching operation of the headlamp, operation of sounding the horn, and the like (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-115229 A

  However, in the above conventional handlebar switch device, a switch case having an accommodating space for accommodating a plurality of switches is required, so that the entire device becomes large and an attempt is made to add switches. In many cases, there is no space for mounting the switch, and there is a problem that the expandability is poor.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a handlebar switch device in which a switch can be easily added while downsizing.

The invention described in claim 1 is a switch device for a handle bar that is attached to a handlebar of a vehicle having a grip formed at a tip and can operate various electrical components mounted on the vehicle, and the handlebar is inserted through the switch device. A pedestal member that is formed of a substantially cylindrical member having an insertion hole formed therein and is fixed by inserting a handle bar through the insertion hole, and a plurality of pedestal members that extend in the circumferential direction of the pedestal member. An operation knob that can be swung around the swing axis and a position corresponding to the operation knob of the pedestal member, and operating any electrical component mounted on the vehicle by operating the operation knob comprising a switch capable of, and, said base member, together with the mounting portion for mounting said pivot shaft is formed, the cover member annular assembled to the base member to cover the mounting portion Characterized by comprising.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the handle bar switch device according to the first aspect, the switch comprises a sheet-like membrane switch.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the handlebar switch device according to the second aspect, the switch is disposed at a position covered with the operation knob on the outer surface of the pedestal member.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the handle bar switch device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the operating knob has the swing shaft formed on the grip side of the pedestal member. , And projecting toward the center of the handle bar.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the switch device for a handle bar according to the fourth aspect , the operation knob is inclined in a direction away from the handle bar from a base end where the swing shaft is formed toward a protruding end. It is formed.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the base member is formed of a substantially cylindrical member having an insertion hole through which the handle bar is inserted, and is fixed by inserting the handle bar into the insertion hole, and the circumferential direction of the base member A plurality of operation knobs are formed at positions corresponding to the operation knobs of the base member and the operation knobs of the pedestal member, each of which is swingable around a swing shaft extending in the circumferential direction. Therefore, it is possible to easily increase the number of switches while reducing the size of the switch.
In addition, the pedestal member is provided with an attachment portion for attaching the oscillating shaft and an annular cover member that is assembled to the pedestal member and covers the attachment portion, so that the oscillating shaft attached to the attachment portion is provided. It can be protected by the cover member, and the operation knob can be operated more reliably and smoothly.

  According to invention of Claim 2, since a switch consists of a sheet-like membrane switch, it can improve assembly | attachment property and can achieve further size reduction.

  According to the invention of claim 3, since the switch is disposed at the position covered with the operation knob on the outer surface of the base member, the switch can be protected from the outside by the operation knob, and the reliability is improved. Can be improved.

According to the invention of claim 4 , since the operating knob has the swing shaft formed on the grip side of the base member and protrudes toward the center of the handle bar, the operating knob protrudes toward the grip side. The operability when the swing operation is performed by the hand holding the grip can be improved as compared with the above.

According to the invention of claim 5 , since the operation knob is formed to be inclined in a direction away from the handle bar from the base end where the swing shaft is formed toward the projecting end, the swing operation is performed by the hand holding the grip. The operability during the process can be further improved.

The perspective view which shows the switch apparatus for handlebars concerning embodiment of this invention 3 views showing the switch device for the handlebar Sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. The perspective view which shows the base member in the switch apparatus for handlebars The perspective view which shows the cover member in the switch apparatus for handlebars The perspective view which shows the operation knob in the switch apparatus for handlebars The perspective view which shows the operation knob in the switch apparatus for handlebars The exploded perspective view which shows the components which comprise the switch apparatus for the handlebars The front view which shows the switch apparatus for handlebars concerning other embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
The switch device for a handle bar according to the present embodiment is attached to a handle bar of a two-wheeled vehicle (vehicle) having a grip (grip grip or throttle grip) formed at the tip, and can operate various electrical components mounted on the vehicle. 1 to 3, the pedestal member 1, the cover member 2, the operation knobs (3, 4, 5), and the switch S are mainly included. Reference numeral G denotes a grip grip formed at the left end of the handlebar H of the motorcycle.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, the pedestal member 1 is formed of a substantially cylindrical member having an insertion hole 1a through which the handle bar H is inserted, and is fixed by inserting the handle bar H into the insertion hole 1a. Thus, a mounting portion 1b for mounting the swing shaft L of the operation knob 3, a mounting portion 1c for mounting the swing shaft L of the operation knob 4, and a mounting portion 1d for mounting the swing shaft L of the operation knob 5 are formed. Yes. These attachment parts (1b-1d) consist of a pair of site | parts integrally formed from the side surface of the base member 1, and the rocking | fluctuation axis | shaft L is attached ranging over a pair of projection site | parts.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 8, the cover member 2 is formed of an annular part that is assembled to the pedestal member 1 and covers the attachment portions (1 b to 1 d), and has an insertion hole 2 a through which the handle bar H can be inserted. It is formed and has a notch 2b and recesses (2c, 2d). Thus, when the cover member 2 is assembled to the pedestal member 1, the separated portions of the pair of projecting portions constituting the attachment portion 1b are positioned at the notch portion 2b so that the attachment portion 1b is covered, and the attachment portions 1c, 1d Are fitted into the recesses 2c and 2d, respectively, so as to be covered.

  Note that mounting holes f1 and f2 through which mounting screws n can be inserted are formed in the base member 1 and the cover member 2, respectively, and the mounting holes f1 and f2 match in the state where the cover member 2 is assembled to the base member 1. It is configured to Then, the mounting member n is inserted into the mounting holes f1 and f2, and the tip of the mounting screw n is screwed into a mounting hole (not shown) formed in the handle bar H, whereby the base member 1 and the cover member 2 are inserted. Can be fixed to a predetermined position of the handle bar H.

  A plurality (three in this embodiment) of operation knobs (3 to 5) are formed along the circumferential direction of the pedestal member 1, and each of the operation knobs can be swung around a rocking shaft L extending in the circumferential direction. It is configured. That is, the attachment portions 1b to 1d are formed side by side in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the base member 1, and the respective swing shafts L are attached to the attachment portions 1b to 1d, so that each swing shaft L is configured to extend in the circumferential direction of the base member 1.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the operation knob 3 according to the present embodiment has an insertion hole 3e through which the swing shaft L is inserted at a position close to the center, and is unidirectional from the portion where the insertion hole 3e is formed. An operation part 3a formed on the operation part 3a, an operation part 3b formed to project in the opposite direction to the operation part 3a, a pressing part 3c formed on the back side of the operation part 3a, and a back side of the operation part 3b. And a formed pressing portion 3d. In addition, the pressing part 3c and the pressing part 3d are set so as to be in positions facing the switch S in a state where the operation knob 3 is assembled to the base member 1.

  Further, a hole 3f is formed at a position below the insertion hole 3e formed in the operation knob 3, and the spring a and the ball b (see FIGS. 3 and 8) are fitted into the hole 3f. It has become. Then, when the swinging shaft L inserted through the insertion hole 3e is attached to the attachment portion 1b of the pedestal member 1, the ball b urged by the spring a is formed in the recess formed in the pedestal member 1, as shown in FIG. 1e.

  When the operation portion 3a is pressed, the operation knob 3 swings in the direction α in FIG. 3 with respect to the swing axis L, and the ball b slides on the upward slope of the recess 1e in the swinging process. The urging force of the spring a is increased, and a restoring force for returning the operation knob 3 to the neutral position is obtained. Similarly, when the operation portion 3b is pressed, the operation knob 3 swings in the β direction in FIG. 3 with respect to the swing axis L, and the ball b slides on the upward slope of the recess 1e in the swing process. The urging force of the spring a is increased, and a restoring force for returning the operation knob 3 to the neutral position is obtained.

  The operation knob 3 according to the present embodiment is formed such that the operation portion 3a protrudes on the opposite side of the gripping grip G with respect to the swing shaft L (toward the center of the handle bar H) and the operation portion 3a. 3b is formed so as to protrude toward the gripping grip G with respect to the swing axis L, and the protruding dimension of the operating portion 3a is set larger than that of the operating portion 3b. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the operation unit 3b from interfering with the hand holding the grip G, and to improve the operability of the operation unit 3b. In the present embodiment, since the protruding end of the operating portion 3b is set to a size that does not exceed the proximal end of the gripping grip G, the operability of the operating portion 3b can be further improved.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the operation knob 4 according to the present embodiment (hereinafter, the operation knob 5 has the same configuration) is formed with an insertion hole 4 c through which the swing shaft L is inserted, at one end thereof. It has an operation part 4a formed to project in one direction from a part where the hole 4c is formed, and a pressing part 4b formed on the back side of the operation part 4a. Note that the pressing portions 4b are set so as to face the switches S in a state where the operation knob 4 is assembled to the base member 1.

  Further, a hole 4d is formed at a position below the insertion hole 4c formed in the operation knob 4. A spring a and a ball b similar to the hole 3f of the operation knob 3 are formed in the hole 4d. It is designed to be fitted. When the swinging shaft L inserted through the insertion hole 4c is attached to the attachment portion 1c of the pedestal member 1, the ball b biased by the spring a is configured to match the recess formed in the pedestal member 1. When the operation knob 4 is swung around the swing axis L, the urging force of the spring a is increased and a restoring force to return to the neutral position is obtained.

  The switch S is formed at a position corresponding to each of the operation knobs (3 to 5) of the base member 1, and can operate any electrical component mounted on the vehicle by operating the operation knob (3 to 5). In this embodiment, it is composed of a sheet-like membrane switch. Such a membrane switch is a sheet-like switch that applies thick film printing technology. Generally, two types of contacts and patterns are formed by printing a conductive ink on a polyester film on a silk screen (upper part). A contact sheet and a lower contact sheet), and a spacer made of an insulating material with a hole between them and sandwiched together to press and connect the upper contact sheet. The switch S is not limited to a membrane switch, but may be any other type of switch that can operate any electrical component mounted on the vehicle by operating the operation knobs (3 to 5) (a switch using a magnet and a hall element, a reed switch). , Tact switch, contact switch, etc.).

  In the present embodiment, the switch S is disposed at a position covered with the operation knobs (3 to 5) on the outer surface of the base member 1, and the pressing portions 3 c and 3 d of the operation knob 3 and the operation knob 4 Opposing to the pressing portion 4b (the same applies to the pressing portion of the operation knob 5), it is fixed by bonding or the like. Thus, when the operation knob 3 is swung in the α direction, the pressing portion 3c presses the opposing switch S to make it conductive, for example, the right turn flasher (blinker) mounted on the vehicle is turned on, and the operation knob When the switch 3 is swung in the β direction, the pressing portion 3d presses the opposing switch S to make it conductive, and, for example, the left turn flasher (blinker) mounted on the vehicle is turned on.

  Further, when the operation knob 4 is swung about the swing axis L, the pressing portion 4b presses the opposing switch S to make it conductive, for example, a headlight mounted on the vehicle is irradiated from the lower irradiation (low beam) to the front irradiation. (High beam) can be switched. Similarly, when the operation knob 5 is swung around the rocking axis L, the pressing portion presses the opposing switch S to make it conductive, for example, a horn mounted on the vehicle is sounded.

  Here, the operation portion 3a of the operation knob 3 and the operation portion 4a of the operation knob 4 (same as the operation portion of the operation knob 5) of the operation knob 3 according to the present embodiment have the swing axis L on the grip grip G side of the base member 1. It is formed and protrudes toward the center of the handlebar (on the side opposite to the gripping grip G). Thereby, it is possible to improve the operability when the swinging operation is performed by the hand holding the grip grip G, compared to the case where the operation knob protrudes toward the grip grip G.

  Further, the operation portion 3a of the operation knob 3 and the operation portion 4a of the operation knob 4 (same as the operation portion of the operation knob 5) according to the present embodiment are directed from the base end where the swing shaft L is formed toward the protruding end. It is formed so as to be inclined in a direction away from the handle bar H (ie, in a direction rising to the protruding end side of the operation portion of the operation knob) (toward the right side in FIG. 1). Thereby, the operation part of an operation knob will extend radially outward, and the operativity at the time of rocking | fluctuating operation with the hand holding the holding | grip grip G can be improved more.

  Although the handlebar switch device according to this embodiment is attached to the left end portion of the handlebar H, it may be attached to the right end portion of the handlebar H to which the throttle grip is attached. In this case, the operation portion 3a of the operation knob 3 and the operation portion 4a of the operation knob 4 (same as the operation portion of the operation knob 5) are formed with a swing shaft L on the throttle grip side of the base member 1 and a handlebar. And projecting toward the center (on the opposite side of the throttle grip). Accordingly, it is possible to improve the operability when the swinging operation is performed by the hand holding the throttle grip as compared with the case where the operation knob protrudes toward the throttle grip.

  When attached to the right end portion of the handle bar H to which the throttle grip is attached, the operation portion 3a of the operation knob 3 and the operation portion 4a of the operation knob 4 (same as the operation portion of the operation knob 5) are swung. The shaft L is formed to be inclined in a direction away from the handlebar from the base end to the projecting end, and the operability when swinging with the hand holding the throttle grip can be further improved. .

  According to the embodiment, the pedestal member 1 is formed of a substantially cylindrical member having the insertion hole 1a through which the handle bar H is inserted, and is fixed by inserting the handle bar H into the insertion hole 1a. A plurality of operation knobs (3 to 5) that are formed around the circumferential direction 1 and that can be swung around a rocking axis L that extends in the circumferential direction, and an operation knob (3) of the base member 1 To 5), and a switch S that can operate any electrical component mounted on the two-wheeled vehicle by operating the operation knobs (3 to 5). Can be easily expanded.

  That is, as compared with the conventional case in which a switch case having an accommodating space is provided and a switch or the like is disposed in the switch case, the accommodating space is not required, so that the size can be easily reduced. In addition, since the mounting space for the operation knob is secured in the circumferential direction of the base member 1, the operation knob can be easily added, and the expandability of the function of the handlebar switch device can be improved. It can be done.

  In addition, since the switch S according to the present embodiment is composed of a sheet-like membrane switch, the assemblability can be improved, and since it is in the form of a sheet, it is enlarged even if it is attached to the outer surface of the base member 1. Can be avoided, and further miniaturization can be achieved. Furthermore, since the switch S according to the present embodiment is disposed at a position covered with the operation knobs (3 to 5) on the outer surface of the base member 1, the switch S is operated with the operation knobs (3 to 5). It can be protected from the outside, and the reliability can be improved.

  Furthermore, the pedestal member 1 according to the present embodiment has a mounting portion (1b to 1d) to which the swing shaft L is attached, and a circle that is assembled to the pedestal member 1 and covers the mounting portion (1b to 1d). Since the annular cover member 2 is provided, the swinging shaft L attached to the attachment portions (1b to 1d) is protected by the cover member 2, and the swinging operation of the operation knobs (3 to 5) is more reliably and smoothly performed. Can be done.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. Also good. In this case, the operation portion 3a of the operation knob 3 and the operation portion 4a of the operation knob 4 (the operation portion of the operation knob 5 is the same) are opposite to the grip grip G (or throttle grip) of the base member 1 (the handlebar of the handlebar). A rocking shaft L is formed on the center side, and is formed so as to protrude to the grip grip G side (or throttle grip side).

  Further, the number and shape of the operation knobs can be set arbitrarily, and various electrical components that are actuated by the swinging operation of the operation knob can also be set. In the handlebar switch device according to the present embodiment, the handlebar switch device is attached to the tip of the handlebar H in the two-wheeled vehicle. However, any vehicle having a handlebar is sufficient, for example, a snow vehicle or an ATV. It is good also as what is attached to the handlebar of other vehicles, such as.

It consists of a substantially cylindrical member in which an insertion hole for inserting the handle bar is formed, and a plurality of pedestal members that are fixed by inserting the handle bar through the insertion hole and the circumferential direction of the pedestal member. An operation knob that can be swung around a swing shaft extending in the circumferential direction, and any electrical component that is formed in a position corresponding to the operation knob of the base member and is mounted on the vehicle by the operation of the operation knob. And a pedestal member having a ring-shaped cover member that is attached to the pedestal member and covers the mounting portion. If it is a switch apparatus for an apparatus, it can apply also to the thing from which an external shape differs, or the thing to which other functions were added.

1 Base member 2 Cover member 3 Operation knob 4 Operation knob 5 Operation knob L Oscillating shaft G Grip grip H Handlebar

Claims (5)

A handlebar switch device which is attached to a handlebar of a vehicle having a grip formed at a tip and can operate various electrical components mounted on the vehicle,
A substantially cylindrical member formed with an insertion hole through which the handle bar is inserted, and a base member fixed by inserting the handle bar into the insertion hole;
A plurality of operation knobs formed in the circumferential direction of the pedestal member, each of which is swingable around a swinging shaft extending in the circumferential direction;
A switch that is formed at a position corresponding to the operation knob of the pedestal member and can operate any electrical component mounted on the vehicle by operation of the operation knob;
And the base member is provided with an annular cover member that is attached to the base member and covers the attachment portion, and an attachment portion for attaching the swing shaft is formed. Switch device for handlebars.   2. The switch device for a handle bar according to claim 1, wherein the switch comprises a sheet-like membrane switch.   3. The handlebar switch device according to claim 2, wherein the switch is disposed at a position covered with the operation knob on an outer surface of the base member. 4. The operation knob according to claim 1 , wherein the swing shaft is formed on the grip side of the pedestal member, and is formed to protrude toward the center of the handle bar. Switch device for handlebars as described in one. 5. The handlebar switch device according to claim 4 , wherein the operation knob is formed to be inclined in a direction away from the handlebar from a base end where the swing shaft is formed toward a protruding end.

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