JP7023883B2 - Pushbutton switch device for vehicles - Google Patents

Description

According to the present invention, a case fixed to a vehicle body or a lid that can be opened and closed attached to the vehicle body, a push button supported by the case to enable a pressing operation, and a switching operation according to the pressing operation of the push button are performed. The present invention relates to a push button switch device for a vehicle, which is housed in a storage chamber in the case and includes a switch supported by the case.

A vehicle push button switch device for releasing a latch of a vehicle door such as a tailgate is known in Patent Document 1, in which a user can smoothly open the tailgate as it is after a push button pressing operation. In order to do so, the pressing operation direction of the push button and the switching operation direction of the switch are set in the same direction as the opening direction of the tailgate.

Japanese Patent No. 5885038

However, depending on the assembly layout on the vehicle body, it may be necessary to make the pressing operation direction of the push button different from the switching operation direction of the switch. Operation may be defective.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and has made it possible to ensure the switching operation of the switch even when the pressing operation direction of the push button and the switching operation direction of the switch are different. It is an object of the present invention to provide a push button switch device for a vehicle.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a case fixed to a vehicle body or a lid that can be opened and closed attached to the vehicle body, a push button that enables a pressing operation and is supported by the case, and a push button. In a vehicle pushbutton switch device including a switch housed in a storage chamber in the case and supported by the case while switching according to an operation, the switch pushes the switching operation direction. A pressing direction conversion that is supported by the case in a direction different from the pressing operation direction of the button and operates between the push button and the switch in response to the pressing operation of the push button to press the switch in the switching operating direction. The first feature is that the members are interposed.

Further, in the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first feature, the switching is performed while the pressing direction converting member determines the relative position of the pressing direction converting member with respect to the switch in a direction orthogonal to the switching operating direction. The second feature is that it can be fitted to the case so that it can slide in the operating direction.

In the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second feature, the coil spring that urges the pressing direction changing member to the side opposite to the switching operating direction, the central axis of the coil spring is coaxial with the central axis of the switch. The third feature is that it is provided between the pressing direction changing member and the case so as to be.

In the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second or third feature, a pressure receiving portion for receiving the pressing force from the push button is provided at the end portion of the pressing direction changing member on the push button side, and the pressure receiving portion is provided. The fourth feature is that is formed so as to have an arcuate vertical cross-sectional shape bulging toward the push button side.

Further, in addition to the configuration of the third feature, the present invention is made of an elastic material in which the push button is supported by the case so as to close an opening formed in the case and communicating with the storage chamber . A fifth feature is that the cover member is sandwiched between the pressing direction changing member urged by the coil spring.

According to the first feature of the present invention, a push button is provided between the push button and the switch because a push direction changing member that operates in response to the push operation of the push button and presses the switch in the switching operation direction is interposed. Even if the pressing operation direction of the switch and the switching operation direction of the switch are different, the switch can be reliably pressed.

Further, according to the second feature of the present invention, the pressing direction changing member is slidably fitted to the case while fixing the relative position with respect to the switch in the direction orthogonal to the switching operating direction, so that the pressing direction is obtained. It is possible to reliably hold the relative position of the conversion member and the switch in the direction orthogonal to the switching operation direction and press the switch reliably.

According to the third feature of the present invention, the central axis of the coil spring that urges the pressing direction changing member to the side opposite to the switching operation direction is coaxial with the central axis of the switch, so that the central axis of the switch is relative to the central axis of the switch. Compared to the case where the central axis of the coil spring is offset, the variation in the load acting on the switch during the pressing operation is reduced, and the load management becomes easier. Further, in the case of offset, a plurality of coil springs may be arranged in order to reduce the variation in load, but since only one coil spring is required, the number of parts can be reduced.

According to the fourth feature of the present invention, the pressure receiving portion provided at the end portion of the pressing direction changing member on the push button side is formed so as to have an arcuate vertical cross-sectional shape, and the pressure receiving portion is formed from the push button. Since the push pressure acts, the push pressure from the push button is efficiently transmitted to the push direction changing member, and the push pressure can be reliably transmitted to the switch.

Further, according to a fifth feature of the present invention, the push button is a cover member made of an elastic material that closes an opening formed in the case and is supported by the case, and a pressing direction changing member urged by a coil spring. Since it is sandwiched between the push button and the pressing direction changing member, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of rattling between the push button and the pressing direction changing member, and to improve the commercial value.

It is a perspective view which looked at the vehicle from the rear. FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. It is a perspective view seen from the 3 arrow view direction of FIG. 2 in a state where a tailgate and a decorative cover are omitted. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line 4-4 of FIG. FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. It is a vertical cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 2 of the push button device for a vehicle in the push operation state of the first push button. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the lower side of the 1st case member and the 1st push button. It is a perspective view of the pressing direction conversion member. 9-9 is a sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG. It is a perspective view of the 1st push button. It is a perspective view which shows the rotation support part of the push button to a case enlarged. It is a simplified figure which shows the pressure action state to the 1st push button. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 13-13 of FIG. FIG. 14 is a view taken along the arrow 14 of FIG. 13 in a state where the second case member and the cover member are omitted. It is a perspective view of a slider.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15 attached. First, in FIG. 1, a tailgate 15, which is a lid, is opened upward at the rear portion of the vehicle body B of a passenger vehicle. It is attached so as to be openable and closable as possible, and a rear glass 17 is provided on the upper part of the tailgate 15. A decorative cover 19 is fixed to the central portion of the outer panel 16 in the tailgate 15 in the width direction so as to be arranged below the rear glass 17, and a license plate 18 arranged below the decorative cover 19 is described. It is fixed to the central portion in the width direction of the outer panel 16.

In FIG. 2, the decorative cover 19 is formed so as to bulge from the tailgate 15 to the rear of the vehicle while being open to the tailgate 15, and is fixed to the outer panel 16 of the tailgate 15. A first sealing member 20 that is endlessly connected is interposed between the opening edge portion of the decorative cover 19 on the tailgate 15 side and the outer panel 16.

The vehicle pushbutton switch device 21 according to the present invention is attached to the tailgate 15 so as to be housed in the decorative cover 19. In this embodiment, the vehicle push button switch device 21 makes it possible to switch between the locked state and the unlocked state of all the doors other than the tailgate 15, and unlatch the tailgate 15 from the latched state. The state can be switched, and an operation opening 22 for operating the vehicle push button switch device 21 is provided at the bottom of the decorative cover 19.

With reference to FIGS. 3 to 5, the vehicle push button switch device 21 includes a case 23 fixed to the outer panel 16 and first and second switches 24 fixed to the case 23. 25 and these switches 24, 25 are tact switches in this embodiment.

The first switch 24 is for unlocking all the doors other than the tailgate 15 and unlocking the tailgate 15, and the switching mode of the first switch 24 is changed by the pressing operation. When it is confirmed that the user is a legitimate user by bidirectional communication between the portable device carried by the vehicle user and the vehicle, all the doors other than the tailgate 15 are unlocked and the tailgate 15 is unlocked. Only the electric drive automatically puts it in the unlatch state and puts it in the open state. After it is confirmed in advance that the user is a legitimate user, the switching mode of the first switch 24 changes, so that all the doors other than the tailgate 15 are unlocked, and only the tailgate 15 is unlocked. It may be.

Further, the second switch 25 is for locking all doors other than the tailgate 15, and is a portable device carried by a vehicle user in a state where the switching mode of the second switch 25 is changed by a pressing operation. When it is confirmed that the user is a legitimate user by bidirectional communication between the vehicles, all the doors other than the tailgate 15 are locked. It should be noted that all the doors other than the tailgate 15 may be locked by changing the switching mode of the second switch 25 after it is confirmed in advance that the user is a legitimate user. The vehicle push button switch device 21 provided on the tailgate 15 as described above includes the second switch 25 for locking all the doors other than the tailgate 15, which closes the tailgate 15. This is to eliminate the hassle of pushing the lock switch provided on the driver's side door in order to lock other doors later.

The case 23 is formed by connecting the first and second case members 29 and 30, which are formed of synthetic resin, respectively, and the flat mounting plate portion 29a formed on the first case member 29 is mounted on the outer panel 16. Be done. Moreover, the first case member 29 is formed so as to form a bowl shape that opens downward when the tailgate 15 to which the case 23 is attached is in a closed state. On the other hand, the second case member 30 is coupled to the lower open edge portion of the first case member 29 so as to close a part of the lower open end of the first case member 29. The second case member 30 is a first recess that is recessed so as to plunge into the first case member 29 while allowing a user's hand to be inserted through the operation opening 22 of the decorative cover 19. 31 is provided, and an opening 32 is formed in a portion of the first recess 31 that is in a rear position in the closed state of the tailgate 15.

The first case member 29 is provided with a pair of first positioning pins 33 protruding from the mounting plate portion 29a at positions spaced apart from each other in the vehicle width direction, and the vehicle of the first positioning pins 33 thereof. A pair of bolts 34 protruding from the mounting plate portion 29a are molded and coupled so as to be arranged on the outer side in the width direction. Further, in the case 23, a connector portion 29b protruding from the mounting plate portion 29a is integrally formed at an intermediate portion between the pair of the first positioning pins 33.

The first positioning pin 33, the bolt 34, and the connector portion 29b penetrate the outer panel 16, and the bolt 34 penetrating the outer panel 16 is fitted with a nut 35 from the inside of the outer panel 16 (FIG. 6). The first case member 29, that is, the case 23 is attached to the outer panel 16 by screwing and tightening (see 2).

Moreover, one of the pair of the first positioning pins 33, one of the pair of bolts 34, the second sealing member 36 that surrounds the connector portion 29b and is endlessly connected, and the pair of the first positioning pins 33. A third sealing member 37, which surrounds the other and the pair of bolts 34 in an endless manner, is interposed between the mounting plate portion 29a and the outer panel 16.

The second case member 30 has a second recess 38 having a shape corresponding to the first recess 31 of the second case member 30 and arranged in the first recess 31. An outer peripheral edge portion of a cover member 39 formed of an elastic material such as rubber is attached, and the cover member 39 closes the opening 32.

With reference to FIGS . 6 and 7, the case 23 has a storage chamber 40 communicating with the opening 32 inside, and the first switch 24 and the second switch 25 have a housing chamber 40 inside. It is supported by the case 23 while being housed in the storage chamber 40. That is, in the first case member 29 of the case 23, a pair of second positioning pins 43 in which a circuit board 41 that is substantially horizontal and extends long in the vehicle width direction is integrally projected from the first case member 29. The first switch 24 and the second switch 25 are arranged on the lower surface of the circuit board 41, which is fastened by a plurality of, for example, a pair of screw members 42 in a state of being positioned in the above.

The first switch 24 is arranged at substantially the center of the circuit board 41 in the vehicle width direction, and the second switch 25 is arranged at the right end of the circuit board 41 in the vehicle width direction. ..

By the way, the case 23 supports a push button 44 that enables a pressing operation for switching and operating the first switch 24, and the pressing operation direction of the push button 44 is indicated by an arrow 45 in FIG. It is diagonally upward and backward. On the other hand, since the first switch 24 is arranged on the lower surface of the circuit board 41 which is substantially horizontal, the switching operation direction of the first switch 24 is shown by an arrow 46 in FIG. It is almost upward. That is, the first switch 24 is supported by the case 23 via the circuit board 41 while making the switching operation direction 46 different from the pressing operation direction 45 of the push button 44.

A pressing direction changing member 47 that operates in response to a pressing operation of the push button 44 to press the first switch 24 in the switching operating direction 46 is interposed between the push button 44 and the first switch 24. Will be set up.

With reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the pressing direction changing member 47 extends in the vehicle width direction and has a pressure receiving portion 47a straddling the first switch 24 from the side opposite to the circuit board 41 and the pressure receiving portion 47a. A pair of first leg portions 47b that are connected at right angles to both ends in the longitudinal direction of the portions 47a and extend upward while penetrating the circuit board 41, and a pair of the first leg portions above the circuit board 41. It has a cross-linked portion 47c connecting the 47b integrally and is formed of a synthetic resin.

The pressure receiving portion 47a at the end of the pressing direction changing member 47 on the push button 44 side receives the pushing pressure from the push button 44, and has an arcuate vertical cross-sectional shape on the push button 44 side. Is formed to have. Moreover, a part of the first switch 24 is accommodated while forming a flat contact surface 48 that abuts on the first switch 24 on the surface of the pressure receiving portion 47a facing the first switch 24 side. A second recess 49 is provided.

The circuit board 41 is formed with a pair of notches 50 arranged on both sides of the first switch 24 in the vehicle width direction, and the pair of first leg portions 47b of the pressing direction changing member 47 is formed. It is arranged so as to penetrate those notches 50.

The pair of the first leg portions 47b of the pressing direction converting member 47 constantly determines the relative position of the pressing direction converting member 47 with respect to the first switch 24 in the direction orthogonal to the switching operating direction 46. It is fitted to the first case member 29 of the case 23 so that it can slide in the switching operation direction 46.

The first case member 29 has a pair of first regulation surfaces 52 arranged along a plane orthogonal to the vehicle width direction in the direction orthogonal to the switching operation direction 46 on both sides along the vehicle width direction. The first sliding recess 51 having the first sliding recess 51 is provided so as to open to the front side in the vehicle front-rear direction and the circuit board 41 side, and the first regulation surface 52 extends along the switching operation direction 46. The guide grooves 53 of 1 are formed respectively.

On the other hand, in the first leg portion 47b, a pair of first protrusions 55 slidably fitted in the first guide groove 53 are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the first leg portion 47b. The first protrusions 55 are integrally provided so as to have a circular cross-sectional shape having a diameter corresponding to the width of the first guide groove 53. Further, the pair of the first protrusions 55 have a width smaller than the diameter of the first protrusion 55, and are mutually provided by a first connecting ridge 56 that is integrally provided with the first leg portion 47b. Is linked to.

Further, the first leg portion 47b is provided with a second protrusion 57 that is continuous in the front-rear direction along the vehicle front-rear direction of the first protrusion 55, and the outer surface of the second protrusion 57 is the above-mentioned. The first sliding recess 51 is formed in an arc shape bulging toward the first regulation surface 52 so as to be in sliding contact with the first regulation surface 52.

That is, by slidably fitting the first protrusion 55 of the first leg portion 47b into the first guide groove 53, the vehicle is in the front-rear direction of the direction orthogonal to the switching operation direction 46. The displacement of the pressing direction changing member 47 is suppressed, and the second protrusion 57 of the first leg portion 47b is in sliding contact with the first regulation surface 52, so that the direction is orthogonal to the switching operating direction 46. Of these, the displacement of the pressing direction changing member 47 in the vehicle width direction is suppressed.

The first case member 29 rises from the closed end of the first sliding recess 51 so as to be arranged between the pair of the first leg portions 47b of the pressing direction changing member 47. A rod-shaped first spring guide 59 projecting from the center of the first spring receiving portion 58 is provided. On the other hand, a third recess 60 opened toward the first spring receiving portion 58 and the first spring guide 59 are inserted into the cross-linked portion 47c of the pressing direction changing member 47. An insertion hole 61 leading to the central portion of the third recess 60 is provided, and the first spring guide 59 is inserted into the third recess 60 and the insertion hole 61, and the circuit board 41 is inserted. The tip of the first spring guide 59 is brought into contact with the upper surface of the first spring guide 59.

Between the cross-linking portion 47c of the pressing direction converting member 47 and the first spring receiving portion 58 of the first case member 29 of the case 23, the pressing direction converting member 47 is referred to the switching operating direction 46. Is provided with a first coil spring 62 that is urged on the opposite side.

A part of the first coil spring 62 is housed in the third recess 60 of the cross-linking portion 47c, and the cross-linking portion 47c and the bridge portion 47c are coaxially surrounded by the first spring guide 59. It is shortened between the first spring receiving portions 58, and the first spring guide 59 is arranged so as to be coaxial with the central axis C1 of the first switch 24. That is, the central axis of the first spring guide 59 and the first coil spring 62 is coaxial with the central axis C1 of the first switch 24.

An LED 63 is mounted on the circuit board 41 behind the first switch 24 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and an inner lens 64 covering the LED 63 is mounted on the circuit board 41. Further, two portions of the second case member 30 of the case 23 adjacent to each other in the portion corresponding to the inner lens 64 are formed as an outer lens 65 for irradiating light toward the license plate 18. ..

With reference to FIG. 10, the push button 44 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape so as to be arranged in the opening 32 in the case 23, and the push button main portion 44a thereof. A first shaft portion 44b protruding from the left end portion in the vehicle width direction of the upper portion of the above, a second shaft portion 44c protruding from the right end portion in the vehicle width direction of the upper portion of the push button main portion 44, and the push button main portion. It is formed so as to integrally have a third shaft portion 44d arranged in the central portion in the vehicle width direction of the upper portion of the portion 44.

Further, a flat pressing surface 66 is formed on the surface of the push button main portion 44a facing the accommodation chamber 40 so as to be arranged at the center portion in the vehicle width direction near the lower end portion of the push button main portion 44a. At the same time, the plurality of reinforcing ribs 44e are integrally formed so as to intersect each other.

In the second recess 38 of the cover member 39, a first pressing operation portion 39a that swells outward is formed so that a part of the push button main portion 44a is fitted from the accommodation chamber 40 side. Will be done. Further, the pressing surface 66 of the push button 44 is in contact with the pressure receiving portion 47a of the pressing direction changing member 47, and the push button main portion 44a of the push button 44 is in contact with the cover member 39. , It will be sandwiched by the pressing direction changing member 47 urged by the first coil spring 62.

The first shaft portion 44b, the second shaft portion 44c, and the third shaft portion 44d are formed so as to have a coaxial circular cross section, and a through hole facing the lower portion of the third shaft portion 44d. 68 is formed on the push button main portion 44a.

With reference to FIG. 11, the first to third shaft portions 44b, 44c, 44d of the push button 44 are rotatably supported on the upper portion of the first case member 29 in the case 23. First, second and third shaft support portions 69, 70, 71 are provided, and these shaft support portions 69 to 71 have a substantially C-shaped cross-sectional shape that opens toward the rear in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. Is formed to have.

Further, between the push button 44 and the first case member 29 of the case 23, the first to third shaft portions 44b, 44c with respect to the first case member 29 during the pressing operation of the push button 44. , 44d is provided with a regulating means 72 for regulating the misalignment.

The regulating means 72 is integrally provided with a plurality of regulated portions integrally provided with the push button 44, and a plurality of regulated portions integrally provided with the first case member 29 of the case 23 so as to be able to come into contact with the regulated portions. It is composed of the regulation department of.

In this embodiment, the regulated portion is rearward in the vehicle front-rear direction from the upper part of the first to third shaft portions 44b, 44c, 44d of the push button 44 and the push button main portion 44a of the push button 44. The first, second and third regulated protrusions 44f, 44g, 44h are integrally projected toward the above, and the regulation portion is integrally provided with the first case member 29 of the case 23. The case 23 is said to be in contact with the first, second and third shaft support portions 69, 70, 71 and the first, second and third regulated protrusions 44f, 44g, 44h. The first, second, and third regulation units 73, 74, and 75 are integrally provided on the first case member 29.

The first regulated protrusion 44f is projected from the upper part of the push button main portion 44a toward the rear in the vehicle front-rear direction at a position adjacent to the first shaft portion 44b from the inside in the vehicle width direction, and the second The regulated protrusion 44g is projected from the upper part of the push button main portion 44a toward the rear in the vehicle front-rear direction at a position adjacent to the second shaft portion 44c from the inside in the vehicle width direction, and the third regulated portion 44g is The protrusions 44h are projected from the upper portion of the push button main portion 44a toward the rear in the vehicle front-rear direction at two locations sandwiching the third shaft portion 44d from both sides in the vehicle width direction.

Further, the first, second and third regulation portions 73, 74, 75 are located at positions corresponding to the first, second and third regulated protrusions 44f, 44g, 44h in the vehicle width direction. It is integrally provided with one case member 29, and the third regulated protrusion 75 is in common contact with the third regulated protrusion 44h on both sides of the third shaft portion 44d. It is formed longer in the vehicle width direction.

In FIG. 12, assuming that the pressing operation force F acts on the lower end portion of the push button 44, the contact portion of the push button 44 with the pressing direction changing member 47 serves as a fulcrum 78 and the push button 44. A force in the direction indicated by the arrow 98 acts on the first to third shaft portions 44b, 44c, 44d on the upper portion of the above, and the first to third shaft portions 44b in the direction indicated by the arrow 98. , 44c, 44d have the first to third shaft portions 44b, 44c, 44d on the inner circumference of the first to third shaft portions 69, 70, 71 integrally possessed by the first case member 29. It is regulated by contact. Further, in response to the action of the pressing operation force F on the push button 44, a component force acts on the push button 44 in the direction indicated by the arrow 99, that is, in the vehicle front-rear direction and rearward direction, but in the direction indicated by the arrow 99. The misalignment of the first to third shaft portions 44b, 44c, 44d is caused by the first to third coverings to the first to third regulating portions 73, 74, 75 integrally possessed by the first case member 29. It is regulated by the contact of the regulation protrusions 44f, 44g, 44h.

Moreover, the contact portions 76 of the first to third shaft portions 44b, 44c, 44d to the first to third shaft support portions 69, 70, 71 are the first to third shaft portions 44b,. The first to third regulated protrusions 44f, 44g, 44h are arranged on a virtual circle having a radius Ra centered on the central axis C2 of 44c and 44d. The contact portion 77 to the regulating portions 73, 74, and 75 is set to be on a virtual circle having a radius Rb (Rb> Ra in this embodiment) different from the radius Ra.

In FIG. 13, a second pressing operation portion 39b having an elliptical shape long in the vehicle front-rear direction and bulging outward is formed on the cover member 39 on the right side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the second recess 38. The slider 81 that slides in response to the action of the pressing operation force on the second pressing operation unit 39b to switch and operate the second switch 25 is slidable on the first case member 29 of the case 23. Be supported.

With reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the slider 81 can press the second switch 25, and the switch pressing portion 81a facing the second switch 25 from below and the circuit board. A spring force acting portion 81b that is formed so as to protrude from the 41 and extends long in the vehicle width direction and is connected to the front portion of the switch pressing portion 81a in the vehicle front-rear direction, and both ends in the longitudinal direction of the spring force acting portion 81b. A pair of second leg portions 81c that are connected at right angles in the vicinity and extend upward while penetrating the circuit board 41, the switch pressing portion 81a and the spring force while having a long oval shape in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. It is formed of a synthetic resin so as to integrally have a pressure receiving portion 81d connected to the working portion 81b and a contact arm portion 81e projecting laterally from four positions spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the pressure receiving portion 81d.

The second case member 30 of the case 23 is formed with a through hole 82 corresponding to the second pressing operation portion 39b. The pressure receiving portion 81d is fitted into the second pressing operation portion 39b from the accommodation chamber 40 side while a part thereof is inserted into the through hole 82, and the contact arm portion 81e is around the through hole 82. The second case member 30 is brought into contact with the second case member 30 from the accommodation chamber 40 side.

The pair of the second leg portions 81c of the slider 81 constantly determines the relative position of the slider 81 with respect to the second switch 25 in a direction orthogonal to the switching operation direction 80 of the second switch 25. While being able to slide in the switching operation direction 80, it is fitted to the first case member 29 of the case 23.

The first case member 29 has a pair of second regulation surfaces 85 arranged along a plane orthogonal to the vehicle width direction in the direction orthogonal to the switching operation direction 80 of the second switch 25. Second sliding recesses 84 having on both sides along the vehicle width direction are provided so as to open toward the cover member 39, and the second regulating surface 85 extends along the switching operating direction 80. The second guide grooves 86 are formed respectively.

On the other hand, in the second leg portion 81c, a pair of third protrusions 87 slidably fitted in the second guide groove 86 are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the second leg portion 81c. The third protrusions 87 are integrally provided so as to have a circular cross-sectional shape having a diameter corresponding to the width of the second guide groove 86. Further, the pair of the third protrusions 87 are connected to each other by a second connecting ridge 88 having a width smaller than the diameter of the third protrusion 87 and integrally projecting to the second leg portion 81c. Is linked to.

Further, the misassembly prevention rib 89 protruding from the third protrusion 87 protrudes integrally at the tip of the second leg 81c arranged on the right side in the vehicle width direction of the pair of the second legs 81c. The second guide groove 86 provided on the second regulation regulation surface 85 on the right side in the vehicle width direction of the pair of the second regulation surfaces 85 is more than the second guide groove 86. The narrow misassembly prevention groove 90 is formed long in the longitudinal direction of the second guide groove 86 so as to fit the misassembly prevention rib 89.

Further, the second leg portion 81c is provided with a fourth protrusion 91 that is continuous in the front-rear direction along the vehicle front-rear direction of the third protrusion 87, and the outer surface of the fourth protrusion 91 is the above-mentioned. The second sliding recess 84 is formed in an arc shape bulging toward the second regulation surface 85 so as to be in sliding contact with the second regulation surface 85.

That is, the third protrusion 87 of the second leg 81c is slidably fitted in the second guide groove 86, so that the second switch 25 is orthogonal to the switching operating direction 80. The displacement of the slider 81 in the vehicle front-rear direction in the direction is suppressed, and the fourth protrusion 91 of the second leg portion 81c is in sliding contact with the second regulation surface 85, so that the second switch Displacement of the slider 81 in the vehicle width direction in the direction orthogonal to the switching operation direction 80 of 25 is suppressed.

The first case member 29 has a second spring receiving portion 93 that rises from the closed end of the second sliding recess 84 at a position corresponding to the spring force acting portion 81b of the slider 81, and a second spring receiving portion 93 thereof. A rod-shaped second spring guide 94 protruding from the spring receiving portion 93 of 2 is provided. On the other hand, the spring force acting portion 81b of the slider 81 is provided with a fourth recess 95 that opens toward the second spring receiving portion 93 side, and is provided with the second spring receiving portion 93. The slider 81 is urged on the side opposite to the switching operation direction 80 of the second switch 25 between the spring force acting portion 81b and the closed end of the fourth recess 95. A second coil spring 96 surrounding the second spring guide 94 is provided.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. The first switch 24 is supported by the case 23 with its switching operating direction 46 different from the pressing operation direction 45 of the push button 44, and the push button 44 and the push button 44 are described. A pressing direction changing member 47 that operates in response to the pressing operation of the push button 44 to press the first switch 24 in the switching operating direction 46 is interposed between the first switches 24, so that the pressing is performed. Even if the pressing operation direction 45 of the button 44 and the switching operating direction 46 of the first switch 24 are different, the first switch 24 can be reliably pressed.

Further, the pressing direction converting member 47 slides in the switching operating direction 46 while fixing the relative position of the pressing direction converting member 47 with respect to the first switch 24 in a direction orthogonal to the switching operating direction 46. Since the case 23 is fitted to the case 23, the relative positions of the pressing direction changing member 47 and the first switch 44 in the direction orthogonal to the switching operating direction 46 are surely held constant and the first switch. Switch 24 can be pressed reliably.

Further, the first coil spring 62 that urges the pressing direction changing member 47 on the side opposite to the switching operating direction 46, and the central axis of the first coil spring 62 is the central axis C1 of the first switch 24. Since it is provided between the pressing direction changing member 47 and the case 23 so as to be coaxial with the above, the center axis of the first coil spring 62 is offset from the center axis C1 of the first switch 24. Compared with the case, the variation of the load acting on the first switch 24 at the time of the pressing operation is reduced, and the load management becomes easy. Further, in the case of offset, a plurality of coil springs may be arranged in order to reduce the variation in load, but the number of parts can be reduced because a single first coil spring 62 can be used. Can be planned.

Further, a pressure receiving portion 47a for receiving the pressing force from the push button 44 is provided at the end portion of the pressing direction changing member 47 on the push button 44 side, and the pressure receiving portion 47a has an arc shape bulging toward the push button 44 side. Since it is formed so as to have the vertical cross-sectional shape of the above, the push pressure from the push button 44 acts on the pressure receiving portion 47a having the arcuate vertical cross-sectional shape, so that the push pressure from the push button 44 is pressed. It is efficiently transmitted to the direction changing member 47, and the push pressure can be reliably transmitted to the first switch 24.

Further, the push button 44 is formed in the case 23, and the rubber cover member 39 supported by the case 23 so as to close the opening 32 communicating with the storage chamber 40 in the case 23, and the said. Since it is sandwiched between the pressing direction changing member 47 urged by the first coil spring 62, rattling between the push button 44 and the pressing direction changing member 47 is suppressed, and the commercial value is improved. Can be enhanced.

Further, between the push button 44 and the case 23, the positions of the first to third shaft portions 44b, 44c, 44d of the push conversion direction changing member 47 with respect to the case 23 during the pressing operation of the push button 44 are displaced from each other. Since the regulating means 72 for regulating the above is provided, a stable push pressure can be applied to the first switch 24.

Further, the regulating means 72 includes first to third shaft portions 44b, 44c, 44d and first to third regulated protrusions 44f, 44g, 44h integrally provided with the push button 44, and first to third shaft portions 44f, 44g, 44h. The first to third shaft portions 44b, 44c, 44d and the first to third regulated protrusions 44f, 44g, 44h, which are integrally provided on the first case member 29 of the case 23, can be brought into contact with the third shaft portions 44b, 44c, 44d and the first to third regulated protrusions 44f, 44g, 44h. Since it is composed of the third shaft support portion 69, 70, 71 and the first to third regulation portions 73, 74, 75, it is necessary to prevent the misalignment with a member other than the push button 44 and the case 23. It is possible to reduce the number of parts.

Further, the first to third shaft portions 44b, 44c, 44d, the first to third regulated protrusions 44f, 44g, 44h, and the first to third shaft support portions 69, 70, 71 and the first to third. A plurality of contact portions 76, 77 with the third regulating portions 73, 74, 75 having different radii Ra, Rb while centering on the central axis C2 of the first to third shaft portions 44b, 44c, 44d. Since it is arranged on a virtual circle, it is possible to set dimensions based on the same central axis C2, and it is possible to assemble the push button 44 to the case 23, and the optimum dimensions for preventing misalignment. The setting can be easily performed.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various design changes are made without departing from the present invention described in the claims. Is possible.

For example, it can be applied to the trunk lid of the vehicle of the present invention.

15 ... Lid tailgate 23 ... Case 24 ... Switch 32 ... Opening 39 ... Cover member 40 ... Storage chamber 44 ... Push button 45 ... Pressing operation direction 46 ... Switching operating direction 47 ... Pressing direction conversion member 47a ... Pressure receiving portion 62 ... Coil spring B ... Body C1 ... Central axis

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A case (23) fixed to a vehicle body (B) or a lid (15) that can be opened and closed attached to the vehicle body (B), and a push button (44) that enables a pressing operation and is supported by the case (23). The switch (24) is housed in the storage chamber (40) in the case (23) and supported by the case (23) so as to change the switching mode according to the pressing operation of the push button (44). In the push button switch device for vehicles provided with), the switch (24) has its switching operating direction (46) different from the pressing operation direction (45) of the push button (44), and the case (23). The switch (24) is pressed in the switching operation direction (46) by operating in response to the pressing operation of the push button (44) between the push button (44) and the switch (24). A push button switch device for a vehicle, characterized in that a push direction changing member (47) is interposed. The switching operating direction (47) is defined as a constant relative position of the pressing direction converting member (47) with respect to the switch (24) in a direction orthogonal to the switching operating direction (46). The push button switch device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the push button switch device for a vehicle is fitted to the case (23) so as to be slidable in the case (23). The coil spring (62) that urges the pressing direction changing member (47) to the side opposite to the switching operating direction (46), and the central axis of the coil spring (62) is the central axis of the switch (24). The push button switch device for a vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the push button switch device for a vehicle is provided between the pressing direction changing member (47) and the case (23) so as to be coaxial with C1). A pressure receiving portion (47a) for receiving the pressing force from the pushing button (44) is provided at the end portion of the pressing direction changing member (47) on the push button (44) side, and the pressure receiving portion (47a) is the said. The push button switch device for a vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the push button switch device is formed so as to have an arcuate vertical cross-sectional shape bulging toward the push button (44) side. The push button (44) is made of an elastic material supported by the case (23) so as to close an opening (32) formed in the case (23) and communicating with the storage chamber (40) . The push button switch device for a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the cover member (39) is sandwiched between the pressing direction changing member (47) urged by the coil spring (62).

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