JP6228512B2 - Shift device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a shift device in which a shift position is changed by moving a shift body.

  In the shift lever device described in Patent Document 1 below, the movement of the shift lever between the + position of the first shift lever passage portion and the N position of the second shift lever passage portion is restricted by the arm portion.

  However, in this shift lever device, the arm portion is disposed between the first shift lever passage portion and the second shift lever passage portion. For this reason, in order to increase the restriction strength by the arm portion of the shift lever movement, when the arm portion is enlarged, it is necessary to increase the distance between the first shift lever passage portion and the second shift lever passage portion. Thereby, the moving distance between the first shift lever passage portion and the second shift lever passage portion of the shift lever is increased.

JP 2006-160043 A

  In view of the above fact, an object of the present invention is to provide a shift device that can reduce the movement distance of the shift body between the first movement path and the second movement path.

  The shift device according to claim 1 is provided in the first movement path, the shift body whose shift position is changed by moving the first movement path and the second movement path, and the shift body of the shift body. A restriction member that is movable along the first movement path by movement in the first movement path and that is capable of regulating movement of the shift body from the second movement path to the first movement path; It has.

  A shift device according to a second aspect is the shift device according to the first aspect, further comprising adjusting means for adjusting a position of the restricting member.

Shift device according to claim 1, the guide hole is provided for guiding movement of said shift member, and a guide member to which the regulating member is disposed in the guide hole.

A shift device according to a third aspect is the shift device according to the first or second aspect , wherein the shift device is provided on the opposite side of the first movement path to the second movement path, and the second of the shift body. A support portion is provided that supports the restriction member when the restriction member restricts movement from the movement path to the first movement path.

  In the shift device according to the first aspect, the shift position is changed by moving the shift body along the first movement path and the second movement path. In addition, the restriction member can restrict the movement of the shift body from the second movement path to the first movement path.

  Here, the restriction member is provided in the first movement path, and the restriction member is movable along the first movement path by the movement of the shift body in the first movement path. For this reason, even if the restriction strength by the restriction member for the movement of the shift body from the second movement path to the first movement path is increased, there is no need to increase the distance between the first movement path and the second movement path. The movement distance between the first movement path and the second movement path of the body can be reduced.

  In the shift device according to the second aspect, the adjusting means adjusts the position of the restricting member. For this reason, the restriction member can appropriately restrict the movement of the shift body from the second movement path to the first movement path.

In the shift device according to the first aspect , the guide hole of the guide member guides the movement of the shift body. Here, a regulating member is disposed in the guide hole. For this reason, a control member can be arrange | positioned using a guide hole and a shift apparatus can be reduced in size.

In the shift device according to claim 3 , the support portion is provided on the opposite side of the first movement path to the second movement path, and the movement of the shift body from the second movement path to the first movement path is restricted. When the is regulated, the support portion supports the regulating member. For this reason, the regulation intensity | strength by the regulation member of the movement to the 1st movement path from the 2nd movement path of a shift body can be made high effectively.

It is the top view seen from the upper part which shows when the lever in the shift device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention is arranged in the "H" position. It is the top view seen from the upper side which shows the time of the lever in the shift apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention being arrange | positioned in "D" position. It is the top view seen from the upper part which shows when the lever in the shift device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention is arranged in the "-" position. It is the top view seen from the upper part which shows the time of the lever in the shift apparatus concerning 2nd Embodiment of this invention being arrange | positioned in "H" position. It is the top view seen from the upper part which shows when the lever in the shift device concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention is arranged in the "N" position on the "D" position side. It is the top view seen from the upper side which shows the time of the lever in the shift apparatus concerning 2nd Embodiment of this invention being arrange | positioned in a "D" position. It is the top view seen from the upper part which shows the time in the lever in the shift device concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention being arranged in the "-" position. It is the top view seen from the upper part which shows the time of the lever in the shift apparatus concerning 3rd Embodiment of this invention being arrange | positioned in "D" position. It is the top view seen from the upper side which shows the time of the lever in the shift apparatus which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention being arrange | positioned in "H" position. It is the top view seen from the upper part which shows the time of the lever in the shift apparatus which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention being arrange | positioned in the "H" position. It is the top view seen from the upper side which shows the time of the lever in the shift apparatus which concerns on the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment of this invention being arrange | positioned in "H" position. It is the top view seen from the upper side which shows the time of the lever in the shift apparatus which concerns on the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment of this invention being arrange | positioned in "H" position.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 shows a plan view of a main part of a shift device 10 (shifter) according to a first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above. In the drawing, the front of the shift device 10 is indicated by an arrow FR, and the right side of the shift device 10 is indicated by an arrow RH.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the shift device 10 is provided with a substantially rod-shaped lever 12 as a shift body, and the lower portion of the lever 12 is rotatably supported in the housing. The lever 12 penetrates the moving hole of the cover and extends to the upper side of the housing. The lever 12 can be rotated by a vehicle occupant (driver). The movement of the lever 12 is allowed by the movement hole, and the lever 12 is rotatable along the movement hole in the front-rear direction (shift direction) and the left-right direction (select direction).

  A rectangular plate-shaped strength gate 14 as a guide member is fixed in the housing, and the strength gate 14 is arranged in parallel with the cover. The strength gate 14 is larger in thickness than the cover, and the strength gate 14 is higher in strength than the cover.

  A restriction hole 16 having a predetermined shape as a guide hole is formed through the strength gate 14, and the lever 12 is movably penetrated through the restriction hole 16. The lever 12 is guided by the restriction hole 16 so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction. The lever 12 is abutted against the peripheral surface of the restriction hole 16 so that the rotation is restricted. .

  The lever 12 is rotatable in the front-rear direction along the first auto-shift path 18 as an additional movement path, and the lever 12 is rotated from the front side to the rear side along the first auto-shift path 18. Thus, the shift position of the lever 12 is changed from the “R” position (reverse position) to the “N” position (neutral position). The lever 12 is pivotable in the front-rear direction along the second auto-shift path 20 as the first movement path on the left side of the first auto-shift path 18, and the lever 12 is moved to the second auto-shift path 20. And the shift position of the lever 12 is shifted from the “H” position (home position) as the initial position to the “D” position (drive position) through the “N” position (neutral position). Position). The lever 12 is configured to be pivotable in the front-rear direction along the manual shift path 22 as the second movement path on the left side of the second auto shift path 20, and the lever 12 is moved along the manual shift path 22 from the front side. By turning to the rear side, the shift position of the lever 12 is changed from the “+” position (plus position) to the “−” position (minus position). The lever 12 is arranged at the “+” position, so that the shift stage of the automatic transmission of the vehicle is raised, and the lever 12 is arranged at the “−” position, so that the automatic transmission of the vehicle is The gear stage is lowered.

  The “H” position of the front end portion of the second auto shift path 20 communicates with the rear end portion on the rear side of the “N” position of the first auto shift path 18 in the left-right direction. Furthermore, the “H” position of the front end portion of the second auto-shift path 20 is communicated in the left-right direction to the central portion in the front-rear direction between the “+” position and the “−” position of the manual shift path 22. . Further, the “−” position of the rear end portion of the manual shift path 22 is communicated in the left-right direction between the “H” position and the “N” position of the second auto shift path 20.

  A moderation mechanism (not shown) is provided in the housing, and the moderation mechanism is provided on the lever 12 in the direction from the shift position to the shift position in the first auto-shift path 18 and the second auto-shift path 20. The urging force is applied. Thereby, a sense of moderation is imparted to the turning operation of the lever 12 in the first auto-shift path 18 and the second auto-shift path 20 by the biasing force of the moderation mechanism.

  An arrangement mechanism 24 is provided in the housing. The arrangement mechanism 24 moves the lever 12 toward the “H” position side in the first auto shift path 18, the second auto shift path 20, and the manual shift path 22. Apply urging force. The biasing force that the arrangement mechanism 24 acts on the lever 12 is larger than the biasing force that the moderation mechanism acts on the lever 12. The first autoshift path 18, the second autoshift path 20, and the manual force are applied to the lever 12. When the turning operation force is not applied to the shift path 22, the lever 12 is placed (returned) to the “H” position by the biasing force of the placement mechanism 24.

  In the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14, a rectangular parallelepiped block 26 is provided as a restriction member in the second auto shift path 20, and the block 26 extends in the front-rear direction along the second auto shift path 20. It is possible to move (slide).

  In the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14, a spring 28 is provided as an adjusting means constituting the arrangement mechanism 24 in the second auto-shift path 20. The spring 28 is provided in the second auto-shift path of the restriction hole 16. 20 is spanned between the rear surface at 20 and the block 26.

  The spring 28 is in a natural length state, and the block 26 is disposed immediately after the “H” position of the second auto shift path 20, and the block 26 is disposed on the right side of the “−” position of the manual shift path 22. Yes. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, when the lever 12 is rotated from the “H” position to the “D” position via the “N” position, the block 26 resists the biasing force of the spring 28 by the lever 12. And moved backwards. Further, when the lever 12 is arranged at the “D” position, the movement of the block 26 to the rear is restricted by the restricting means (maximum compression of the spring 28 or a stopper or the like), and the lever 12 is moved to the rear. The rotation is restricted. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, when the lever 12 is arranged at the “−” position, the block 26 rotates the lever 12 to the second auto-shift path 20 and the second auto-shift of the restriction hole 16. It regulates in the state supported by the right surface (support part) in the path | route 20. FIG.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

  In the shift device 10 configured as described above, the “−” position of the manual shift path 22 is communicated in the left-right direction between the “H” position and the “N” position of the second auto shift path 20. The block 26 restricts the rotation of the second auto shift path 20 from the “−” position of the lever 12 to the “N” position and the “D” position.

  Here, the block 26 is provided in the second auto shift path 20, and the block 26 is movable along the second auto shift path 20 by the rotation of the lever 12 in the second auto shift path 20. For this reason, even if the block 26 is enlarged in the left-right direction in order to increase the restriction strength by the block 26 of the rotation from the “−” position of the lever 12 to the second auto-shift path 20, the manual shift path 22 and the second 2 It is not necessary to increase the distance in the left-right direction with respect to the auto-shift path 20, and the pivot distance in the left-right direction between the manual shift path 22 and the second auto-shift path 20 of the lever 12 can be reduced. Rotation operability can be improved.

  Further, the block 28 is arranged on the right side of the “−” position of the manual shift path 22 with the spring 28 in a natural length state. For this reason, the block 26 can appropriately restrict the rotation of the lever 12 from the “−” position to the second auto shift path 20.

  Moreover, when the block 26 restricts the rotation of the lever 12 from the “−” position to the second auto shift path 20, the movement of the block 26 to the right side is the second auto shift path of the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14. Supported by the right face at 20. For this reason, the restriction strength by the block 26 of the rotation from the “−” position of the lever 12 to the second auto shift path 20 can be effectively increased.

  A block 26 and a spring 28 are disposed in the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14. For this reason, the block 26 and the spring 28 can be arrange | positioned using the control hole 16, and the shift apparatus 10 can be reduced in size.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 4 shows a plan view of the main part of the shift device 30 (shifter) according to the second embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above.

  The shift device 30 according to the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but differs in the following points.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the shift device 30 according to the present embodiment, the lever 12 is rotatable in the front-rear direction along the auto shift path 32 as the first movement path and the second movement path. Is rotated along the auto-shift path 32 from the front side to the rear side, the shift position of the lever 12 is changed from the “R” position to the “N” position, the “H” position, and the “N” position through “D”. ”Position. The lever 12 is configured to be pivotable in the front-rear direction along the second shift path and the manual shift path 22 serving as the first shift path on the left side of the auto shift path 32, and the lever 12 extends along the manual shift path 22. By rotating from the front side to the rear side, the shift position of the lever 12 is changed from the “+” position to the “−” position.

  The “H” position at the center in the front-rear direction of the auto-shift path 32 communicates with the center in the front-rear direction between the “+” position and the “−” position of the manual shift path 22 in the left-right direction. Further, the “N” position and the “R” position on the “R” position side of the auto shift path 32 are communicated in the left-right direction immediately before the “+” position and the “+” position of the manual shift path 22, respectively. . Further, the “N” position and the “D” position on the “D” position side of the auto shift path 32 are communicated in the left-right direction immediately after the “−” position and the “−” position of the manual shift path 22, respectively. .

  The moderation mechanism applies an urging force to the lever 12 in the direction from the shift position to the shift position in the automatic shift path 32. Thereby, a sense of moderation is imparted to the turning operation of the lever 12 in the automatic shift path 32 by the biasing force of the moderation mechanism.

  The arrangement mechanism 24 causes the lever 12 to apply an urging force toward the “H” position side in the automatic shift path 32 and the manual shift path 22. As a result, the lever 12 is arranged (returned) to the “H” position by the urging force of the arrangement mechanism 24 when the lever 12 is not subjected to the turning operation force in the auto shift path 32 and the manual shift path 22.

  In the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14, a rectangular parallelepiped first front block 34 and a first rear block 36 are provided as restriction members (first restriction members) in the front part and the rear part of the auto-shift path 32, respectively. The first front block 34 and the first rear block 36 are configured to be movable (slidable) in the front-rear direction along the auto-shift path 32.

  In the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14, a rectangular parallelepiped second front block 38 and a second rear block 40 are provided as restriction members (second restriction members) in the front side portion and the rear side portion of the manual shift path 22, respectively. The second front block 38 and the second rear block 40 are configured to be movable (slidable) in the front-rear direction along the manual shift path 22.

  In the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14, a first front spring 42 and a first rear spring as adjustment means (first adjustment means) constituting the arrangement mechanism 24 in the front part and the rear part of the auto-shift path 32, respectively. A spring 44 is provided, and the first front spring 42 is stretched between the front surface of the restriction hole 16 in the auto-shift path 32 and the first front block 34, and the first rear spring 44 is arranged in the restriction hole 16. Between the rear face of the auto-shift path 32 and the first rear block 36.

  In the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14, a second front spring 46 and a second rear spring as adjusting means (second adjusting means) constituting the arrangement mechanism 24 are respectively provided in the front portion and the rear portion of the manual shift path 22. A spring 48 is provided, and the second front spring 46 is stretched between the front surface of the restriction hole 16 in the manual shift path 22 and the second front block 38, and the second rear spring 48 is connected to the restriction hole 16. Between the rear surface of the manual shift path 22 and the second rear block 40.

  The first front spring 42 is in a natural length state, and the first front block 34 is disposed immediately before the “H” position of the automatic shift path 32, and the first front block 34 is “+” of the manual shift path 22. Located on the right side of the position. Therefore, when the lever 12 is rotated from the “H” position to the “R” position via the “N” position, the first front block 34 resists the urging force of the first front spring 42 by the lever 12. And moved forward. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “R” position, the forward movement of the first front block 34 is restricted by the first front restricting means (maximum compression of the first front spring 42 or a stopper). Thus, the forward rotation of the lever 12 is restricted. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “+” position, the first front block 34 rotates the lever 12 toward the auto shift path 32, and the right surface (support portion) of the auto shift path 32 of the restriction hole 16. ) Is controlled in a state supported by

  The first rear spring 44 is in a natural length state, and the first rear block 36 is disposed immediately after the “H” position of the automatic shift path 32, and the first rear block 36 is “−” of the manual shift path 22. Located on the right side of the position. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the lever 12 is rotated from the “H” position to the “D” position via the “N” position, the first rear block 36 is moved by the lever 12 to the first position. 1 The rear spring 44 is moved backward against the urging force. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “D” position, the rearward movement of the first rear block 36 is restricted by the first rear restricting means (maximum compression of the first rear spring 44 or a stopper). Thus, the backward rotation of the lever 12 is restricted. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “−” position, the first rear block 36 rotates the lever 12 to the auto shift path 32, and the auto shift path of the restriction hole 16. It regulates in the state supported by the right side in 32 (support part).

  The second front spring 46 is in a natural length state, and the second front block 38 is disposed immediately before the center in the front-rear direction between the “+” position and the “−” position of the manual shift path 22. The front block 38 is disposed on the left side of the “N” position and the “R” position on the “R” position side of the auto-shift path 32. For this reason, when the lever 12 is rotated from the position between the “+” position and the “−” position to the “+” position, the second front block 38 is applied to the biasing force of the second front spring 46 by the lever 12. It moves forward against it. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “+” position, the forward movement of the second front block 38 is restricted by the second front restricting means (maximum compression of the second front spring 46 or a stopper). Thus, the forward rotation of the lever 12 is restricted. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “N” position and the “R” position on the “R” position side, the second front block 38 prevents the lever 12 from rotating toward the manual shift path 22. The 16 manual shift paths 22 are regulated while being supported by the left surface (support portion).

  The second rear spring 48 is in a natural length state, and the second rear block 40 is disposed immediately after the center in the front-rear direction between the “+” position and the “−” position of the manual shift path 22. The rear block 40 is disposed on the left side of the “N” position and the “D” position on the “D” position side of the auto-shift path 32. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when the lever 12 is rotated from the “+” position to the “−” position between the “+” position and the “−” position, the second rear block 40 is moved by the lever 12 to the second rear block. The spring 48 is moved backward against the urging force of the spring 48. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “−” position, the rearward movement of the second rear block 40 is restricted by the second rear restricting means (maximum compression of the second rear spring 48 or a stopper). Thus, the backward rotation of the lever 12 is restricted. Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “N” position and the “D” position on the “D” position side, the second rear block 40 is provided with the manual shift path of the lever 12. The rotation to 22 is restricted in a state where it is supported by the left surface (support part) of the manual shift path 22 of the restriction hole 16.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first front block 34, the first rear block 36, the second front block 38, and the second rear block 40 have the same operations and effects as the block 26 of the first embodiment. In addition, the first front spring 42, the first rear spring 44, the second front spring 46, and the second rear spring 48 can achieve the same operations and effects as the spring 28 of the first embodiment. For this reason, also in this embodiment, there can exist an effect | action and effect similar to the said 1st Embodiment.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 8 shows a plan view of the main part of a shift device 50 (shifter) according to a third embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the shift device 50 according to the present embodiment, the lever 12 is rotated from the front side to the rear side along the auto-shift path 32, so that the shift position of the lever 12 is changed to the “P” position (parking). The position is changed from the “position” to the “D” position (the rear end portion of the auto-shift path 32) via the “R” position and the “N” position. Further, the lever 12 is rotated from the front side to the rear side along the manual shift path 22 so that the shift position of the lever 12 is changed from the “+” position to the “−” position via the “M” position (manual position). (The rear end portion of the manual shift path 22).

  The “D” position and the “N” position of the auto shift path 32 communicate with the “M” position and the “+” position of the manual shift path 22 in the left-right direction, respectively. Furthermore, the “R” position and the “P” position of the auto shift path 32 are communicated in the left-right direction in front of the “+” position of the manual shift path 22.

  The moderation mechanism applies an urging force to the lever 12 in the direction from the position between the shift positions to the shift position in the range of the “M” position of the automatic shift path 32 and the manual shift path 22. As a result, the urging force of the moderation mechanism gives a sense of moderation to the turning operation of the lever 12 in the range of the “M” position of the automatic shift path 32 and the manual shift path 22.

  The arrangement mechanism 24 applies an urging force to the lever 12 toward the “M” position side in the manual shift path 22. As a result, when no turning operation force is applied to the lever 12 in the manual shift path 22, the lever 12 is placed (returned) to the “M” position by the biasing force of the placement mechanism 24.

  In the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14, a first front block 34 and a second front block 38 are provided in the front part of the auto shift path 32 and the front part of the manual shift path 22, respectively.

  A first front spring 42 and a second front spring 46 are provided in the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14 in the front portion of the automatic shift path 32 and the front portion of the manual shift path 22, respectively. 42, the biasing force applied to the lever 12 is made smaller than that of the moderation mechanism, and the arrangement mechanism 24 is not configured.

  The first front spring 42 is in a natural length state, and the first front block 34 is disposed immediately before the “D” position of the automatic shift path 32, and the first front block 34 is “+” of the manual shift path 22. Located on the right side of the position. Therefore, when the lever 12 is rotated from the “D” position to the “P” position via the “N” position and the “R” position, the first front block 34 is moved by the lever 12 to the first front spring 42. It is moved forward against the urging force. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “P” position, the forward movement of the first front block 34 is restricted by the first front restricting means (maximum compression of the first front spring 42 or a stopper). Thus, the forward rotation of the lever 12 is restricted. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “+” position, the first front block 34 rotates the lever 12 toward the auto shift path 32, and the right surface (support portion) of the auto shift path 32 of the restriction hole 16. ) Is controlled in a state supported by

  The second front spring 46 is in a natural length state, and the second front block 38 is disposed immediately before the “M” position of the manual shift path 22, and the second front block 38 is “N” of the auto shift path 32. Position, “R” position and “P” position are arranged on the left side. Therefore, when the lever 12 is rotated from the “M” position to the “+” position, the second front block 38 is moved forward against the urging force of the second front spring 46 by the lever 12. . Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “+” position, the forward movement of the second front block 38 is restricted by the second front restricting means (maximum compression of the second front spring 46 or a stopper). Thus, the forward rotation of the lever 12 is restricted. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “N” position, the “R” position, and the “P” position, the second front block 38 causes the lever 12 to rotate to the manual shift path 22 to restrict the hole 16. The manual shift path 22 is regulated in a state where it is supported by the left surface (support part).

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first front block 34 and the second front block 38 can achieve the same operations and effects as the block 26 of the first embodiment, and the first front spring 42 and the second front block 42. The front spring 46 can exhibit the same operations and effects as the spring 28 of the first embodiment. For this reason, also in this embodiment, there can exist an effect | action and effect similar to the said 1st Embodiment.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 9 shows a plan view of the main part of a shift device 60 (shifter) according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention as seen from above.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the shift device 60 according to the present embodiment, the lever 12 is rotated from the front side to the rear side along the auto-shift path 32, so that the shift position of the lever 12 is changed from the “R” position to “ It is changed to the “D” position via the “N” position. Further, the lever 12 is rotated from the front side to the rear side along the manual shift path 22 so that the shift position of the lever 12 is changed from the “+” position to the “−” position via the “H” position. .

  The “N” position at the center in the front-rear direction of the auto-shift path 32 communicates with the “H” position at the center in the front-rear direction of the manual shift path 22 in the left-right direction. Further, the “R” position of the auto-shift path 32 communicates with the “+” position of the manual shift path 22 in the left-right direction. Further, the “D” position of the auto-shift path 32 communicates with the “−” position of the manual shift path 22 in the left-right direction.

  The first front spring 42 is in a natural length state, and the first front block 34 is disposed immediately before the “N” position of the automatic shift path 32, and the first front block 34 is “+” of the manual shift path 22. Located on the right side of the position. Therefore, when the lever 12 is rotated from the “N” position to the “R” position, the first front block 34 is moved forward against the biasing force of the first front spring 42 by the lever 12. . Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “R” position, the forward movement of the first front block 34 is restricted by the first front restricting means (maximum compression of the first front spring 42 or a stopper). Thus, the forward rotation of the lever 12 is restricted. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “+” position, the first front block 34 rotates the lever 12 toward the auto shift path 32, and the right surface (support portion) of the auto shift path 32 of the restriction hole 16. ) Is controlled in a state supported by

  The first rear spring 44 is in a natural length state, and the first rear block 36 is disposed immediately after the “N” position of the automatic shift path 32, and the first rear block 36 is “−” of the manual shift path 22. Located on the right side of the position. Therefore, when the lever 12 is rotated from the “N” position to the “D” position, the first rear block 36 is moved backward against the biasing force of the first rear spring 44 by the lever 12. . Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “D” position, the rearward movement of the first rear block 36 is restricted by the first rear restricting means (maximum compression of the first rear spring 44 or a stopper). Thus, the backward rotation of the lever 12 is restricted. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “−” position, the first rear block 36 rotates the lever 12 to the auto shift path 32, and the right surface (support portion) of the auto shift path 32 of the restriction hole 16. ) Is controlled in a state supported by

  The second front spring 46 is in a natural length state, and the second front block 38 is disposed immediately before the “H” position of the manual shift path 22, and the second front block 38 is “R” of the auto shift path 32. Located on the left side of the position. For this reason, when the lever 12 is rotated from the “H” position to the “+” position, the second front block 38 is moved forward against the biasing force of the second front spring 46 by the lever 12. . Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “+” position, the forward movement of the second front block 38 is restricted by the second front restricting means (maximum compression of the second front spring 46 or a stopper). Thus, the forward rotation of the lever 12 is restricted. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “R” position, the second front block 38 causes the lever 12 to rotate to the manual shift path 22 on the left side of the manual shift path 22 of the restriction hole 16 (support portion). ) Is controlled in a state supported by

  The second rear spring 48 is in a natural length state, and the second rear block 40 is arranged immediately after the “H” position of the manual shift path 22, and the second rear block 40 is “D” of the auto shift path 32. Located on the left side of the position. Therefore, when the lever 12 is rotated from the “H” position to the “−” position, the second rear block 40 is moved backward against the biasing force of the second rear spring 48 by the lever 12. . Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “−” position, the rearward movement of the second rear block 40 is restricted by the second rear restricting means (maximum compression of the second rear spring 48 or a stopper). Thus, the backward rotation of the lever 12 is restricted. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “D” position, the second rear block 40 rotates the lever 12 toward the manual shift path 22 on the left surface (support portion) of the manual shift path 22 of the restriction hole 16. ) Is controlled in a state supported by

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first front block 34, the first rear block 36, the second front block 38, and the second rear block 40 have the same operations and effects as the block 26 of the first embodiment. In addition, the first front spring 42, the first rear spring 44, the second front spring 46, and the second rear spring 48 can achieve the same operations and effects as the spring 28 of the first embodiment. For this reason, also in this embodiment, there can exist an effect | action and effect similar to the said 1st Embodiment.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 10 shows a plan view of a main part of a shift device 70 (shifter) according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above.

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the shift device 70 according to this embodiment, the lever 12 is rotated from the front side to the rear side along the auto-shift path 32, so that the shift position of the lever 12 is changed from the “R” position to “ It is changed to the “D” position via the “N” position. Further, the lever 12 is rotated from the front side to the rear side along the manual shift path 22, whereby the shift position of the lever 12 is changed from the “H” position to the “B” position (brake position). The lever 12 is disposed at the “B” position, so that the shift stage of the automatic transmission of the vehicle is lowered.

  The “N” position of the auto-shift path 32 communicates with the “H” position of the front end portion of the manual shift path 22 in the left-right direction. Further, the “D” position of the auto-shift path 32 communicates with the “B” position of the manual shift path 22 in the left-right direction.

  In the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14, a first rear block 36 and a second rear block 40 are provided in the rear portion of the auto shift path 32 and the rear portion of the manual shift path 22, respectively.

  A first rear spring 44 and a second rear spring 48 are provided in the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14 in the rear portion of the auto shift path 32 and the rear portion of the manual shift path 22, respectively.

  The first rear spring 44 is in a natural length state, and the first rear block 36 is disposed immediately after the “N” position of the automatic shift path 32, and the first rear block 36 is “B” of the manual shift path 22. Located on the right side of the position. Therefore, when the lever 12 is rotated from the “N” position to the “D” position, the first rear block 36 is moved backward against the biasing force of the first rear spring 44 by the lever 12. . Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “D” position, the rearward movement of the first rear block 36 is restricted by the first rear restricting means (maximum compression of the first rear spring 44 or a stopper). Thus, the backward rotation of the lever 12 is restricted. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “B” position, the first rear block 36 rotates the lever 12 to the auto-shift path 32, and the right surface (support portion) of the auto-shift path 32 of the restriction hole 16. ) Is controlled in a state supported by

  The second rear spring 48 is in a natural length state, and the second rear block 40 is arranged immediately after the “H” position of the manual shift path 22, and the second rear block 40 is “D” of the auto shift path 32. Located on the left side of the position. For this reason, when the lever 12 is rotated from the “H” position to the “B” position, the second rear block 40 is moved rearward against the urging force of the second rear spring 48 by the lever 12. . When the lever 12 is disposed at the “B” position, the rearward movement of the second rear block 40 is restricted by the second rear restricting means (maximum compression of the second rear spring 48 or a stopper). Thus, the backward rotation of the lever 12 is restricted. Further, when the lever 12 is disposed at the “D” position, the second rear block 40 rotates the lever 12 toward the manual shift path 22 on the left surface (support portion) of the manual shift path 22 of the restriction hole 16. ) Is controlled in a state supported by

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first rear block 36 and the second rear block 40 can exhibit the same operations and effects as the block 26 of the first embodiment, and the first rear spring 44 and the second rear block 44. The rear spring 48 can achieve the same operations and effects as the spring 28 of the first embodiment. For this reason, also in this embodiment, there can exist an effect | action and effect similar to the said 1st Embodiment.

  In the first to fifth embodiments, the manual shift path 22 and the second auto shift path 20 or the auto shift path 32 are communicated in the left-right direction. However, the manual shift path 22 and the second auto shift path 20 or the auto shift path 32 are not allowed to communicate in the left-right direction except for a part (for example, the front-rear direction position where the “H” position or the “M” position is arranged). Also good.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in the second embodiment, the manual shift path 22 and the auto shift path 32 may not be communicated in the left-right direction except for the front-rear direction position where the “H” position is arranged. Good.

  In the case shown in FIG. 11, the strength gate 14 has a rectangular plate-like shape in plan view as an intermediate portion on the front side and the rear side from the “H” position between the manual shift path 22 and the auto shift path 32. A front intermediate wall 80 and a rear intermediate wall 82 are provided, and the front intermediate wall 80 and the rear intermediate wall 82 constitute a peripheral surface of the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14.

  Here, when the lever 12 is disposed on the manual shift path 22 excluding the front-rear direction position where the “H” position is disposed, the front intermediate wall 80 and the first front block 34 or the rear intermediate wall 82 and the first rear The block 36 restricts the rotation of the lever 12 to the auto shift path 32 in a state where the lever 36 is supported on the right surface (supporting portion) of the auto shift path 32 of the restriction hole 16.

  Further, when the lever 12 is disposed on the auto shift path 32 excluding the front-rear direction position where the “H” position is disposed, the front intermediate wall 80 and the second front block 38 or the rear intermediate wall 82 and the second rear block are arranged. 40 restricts rotation of the lever 12 to the manual shift path 22 in a state where the lever 12 is supported by the left surface (support portion) of the manual shift path 22 of the restriction hole 16.

  For this reason, it is not necessary to enlarge the front intermediate wall 80 and the rear intermediate wall 82 in the left-right direction in order to increase the restriction strength by the front intermediate wall 80 and the rear intermediate wall 82 of the rotation of the lever 12, and still a manual shift. The need to increase the distance in the left-right direction between the road 22 and the auto-shift path 32 can be eliminated.

  Moreover, the front intermediate wall 80 and the rear intermediate wall 82 can effectively regulate the rotation of the lever 12 in the tilt direction with respect to the front-rear direction and the left-right direction.

  In the case shown in FIG. 12, the strength gate 14 has a rectangular plate-like shape in plan view as an intermediate portion on the front side and the rear side from the “H” position between the manual shift path 22 and the auto shift path 32. A front intermediate block 84 and a rear intermediate block 86 are provided, and each of the front intermediate block 84 and the rear intermediate block 86 is a second front block 38 (the first front block 34 or the second front block having a larger front-rear dimension). 38) and the second rear block 40 (the first rear block 36 or the second rear block 40 having the larger front-rear direction dimension) have the same front-rear direction dimension.

  A front intermediate spring 88 and a rear intermediate spring 90 as intermediate adjusting means constituting the arrangement mechanism 24 are provided in the restriction hole 16 of the strength gate 14 on the front side of the front intermediate block 84 and the rear side of the rear intermediate block 86, respectively. It has been. The front intermediate spring 88 is stretched between the front surface of the restriction hole 16 and the front intermediate block 84, and the front intermediate spring 88 is in the second front block 38 of the second front spring 46 with respect to the front intermediate block 84. Has the same function as The rear intermediate spring 90 is stretched between the rear surface of the restriction hole 16 and the rear intermediate block 86, and the rear intermediate spring 90 is connected to the rear intermediate block 86 by the second rear block 40 of the second rear spring 48. Has the same function as

  Here, when the lever 12 is arranged on the manual shift path 22 excluding the front-rear direction position where the “H” position is arranged, the front intermediate block 84 and the first front block 34 or the rear intermediate block 86 and the first rear block are arranged. The block 36 restricts the rotation of the lever 12 to the auto shift path 32 in a state where the lever 36 is supported on the right surface (supporting portion) of the auto shift path 32 of the restriction hole 16.

  Further, when the lever 12 is disposed on the auto-shift path 32 excluding the front-rear direction position where the “H” position is disposed, the front intermediate block 84 and the second front block 38 or the rear intermediate block 86 and the second rear block are arranged. 40 restricts rotation of the lever 12 to the manual shift path 22 in a state where the lever 12 is supported by the left surface (support portion) of the manual shift path 22 of the restriction hole 16.

  For this reason, it is not necessary to increase the size of the front intermediate block 84 and the rear intermediate block 86 in the left-right direction in order to increase the restriction strength by the front intermediate block 84 and the rear intermediate block 86 for the rotation of the lever 12, and still a manual shift. The need to increase the distance in the left-right direction between the road 22 and the auto-shift path 32 can be eliminated.

  In the first to fifth embodiments, the spring 28, the first front spring 42, the first rear spring 44, the second front spring 46, the second rear spring 48, the front intermediate spring 88, and the rear intermediate spring 90 are provided. Adjust the positions of the block 26, the first front block 34, the first rear block 36, the second front block 38, the second rear block 40, the front intermediate block 84 and the rear intermediate block 86, respectively. However, the block 26, the first front block 34, the first rear block 36, the second front block 38, the second rear block 40, the front intermediate block 84, and the rear intermediate block, for example, by the magnetic force of a magnet (adjusting means or intermediate adjusting means). The position 86 may be adjusted.

  Further, in the second embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the first front block 34 and the first rear block 36 are separated, and the second front block 38 and the second rear block 40 are separated. . However, the first front block 34 and the first rear block 36 may be integrally moved so that one of the first front spring 42 and the first rear spring 44 can be omitted. Further, the second front block 38 and the second rear block 40 may be integrally moved so that one of the second front spring 46 and the second rear spring 48 can be omitted.

  Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, the shift devices 10, 30, 50, 60, and 70 are made floor type and installed on the floor of the passenger compartment. However, the shift devices 10, 30, 50, 60, and 70 may be installed on a steering column or an instrument panel of a vehicle.

10 Shift device 12 Lever (shift body)
14 Strength gate (guide member)
16 Restriction hole (guide hole)
20 Second auto-shift path (first travel path)
22 Manual shift path (second travel path and first travel path)
26 blocks (regulating members)
28 Spring (Adjustment means)
30 shift device 32 auto-shift path (first movement path and second movement path)
34 First front block (regulating member)
36 First rear block (regulating member)
38 Second front block (regulating member)
40 Second rear block (regulating member)
42 First front spring (adjustment means)
44 First rear spring (adjustment means)
46 Second front spring (adjustment means)
48 Second rear spring (Adjustment means)
50 shift device 60 shift device 70 shift device

Claims (3)

A shift body whose shift position is changed by moving the first movement path and the second movement path in the same direction ;
The shift body is provided on the first movement path, and is movable along the first movement path by movement of the shift body in the first movement path, and restricts movement of the shift body from the second movement path side. a regulating member that is allows restricting the movement of the first moving path from the second moving path of said shift member and,
A guide member in which the shift body is disposed and a guide hole for guiding the movement of the shift body is provided, and the regulating member is disposed in the guide hole;
A shift device comprising: The shift device according to claim 1, further comprising an adjusting unit configured to adjust a position of the restricting member by allowing a movement force to act on the restricting member. The restriction member is provided on the opposite side of the first movement path from the second movement path, and the restriction member restricts the movement of the shift body from the second movement path to the first movement path. The shift device according to claim 1, further comprising a support portion that supports the shift device.

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