JP7332998B2 - vehicle shift operation device - Google Patents

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicular shift operating device, and more particularly to a vehicular shift operating device that switches the shift range of a transmission by touching a touch panel with a finger of an occupant.

A passenger (driver) normally operates a shift lever to change the shift range of the transmission. The shift lever is mechanically connected to the transmission by a cable, link mechanism, or the like, so that the operation of the shift lever is mechanically transmitted to the transmission. Further, in automatic transmission (AT) vehicles, a shift-by-wire system is known, in which an operation unit and a transmission are electrically connected by a wire or the like, and the transmission range is changed by electronic control. In the shift-by-wire system, an operation signal is output by an occupant's operation of an operation unit, and the shift range is switched based on this operation signal.

Since the shift-by-wire type operation unit is not mechanically connected to the transmission, the degree of freedom in design is high. For example, in the device disclosed in Patent Document 1, a touch panel is provided as an operation unit, and the design and intuitiveness at the time of operation are improved. A plurality of icons corresponding to each range are displayed on the touch panel, and the shift range is switched by touching the icon with a finger.

JP 2017-185886 A

However, in the device of Patent Document 1, a plurality of icons are displayed on the touch panel with a flat surface, so it is difficult for the occupant to accurately select the desired icon simply by touching the touch panel without looking at it. Therefore, the occupant has to look at the touch panel while driving, and there is a possibility that the occupant's line of sight may deviate from the front, which is the traveling direction of the vehicle. Also, if the passenger operates the touch panel without looking at it, there is a possibility that an erroneous operation will occur.

On the other hand, it is conceivable to set the interval between adjacent icons sufficiently large so that the passenger can operate the touch panel without looking at it.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the conventional apparatus, and is capable of reducing the size of the touch panel as a whole and enabling the occupant to easily switch the shift range. The purpose is to provide a device.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a gear shift operation device for a vehicle that switches the shift range of a transmission to a reverse travel range, a neutral range, or a forward travel range by an occupant touching a touch panel with a finger . A touch panel equipped with a reverse driving range operating section, a neutral range operating section and a forward driving range operating section corresponding to the driving range, the neutral range and the forward driving range, respectively, and the shift range of the vehicle according to the operation of touching the touch panel with the passenger's finger. a switching control unit, wherein the reverse traveling range operating unit, the neutral range operating unit and the forward traveling range operating unit are arranged adjacent to each other, and the reverse traveling range operating unit, the neutral range operating unit and the forward traveling range operating unit are arranged. The touch panel is provided with a concave section between each range operation section to partition each range operation section , and the neutral range operation section is composed of a flat upper surface and a flat upper surface. A first inclined surface that slopes downward from one end toward the reverse travel range operation part, and a second slope that slopes downward from the other end of the upper surface toward the forward travel range operation part, and a neutral range The operation portion is characterized by being formed in a convex shape projecting upward from the reverse travel range operation portion and the forward travel range operation portion .

In the present invention configured as described above, since a plurality of range displays are displayed adjacent to each other, the size of the touch panel can be reduced as a whole. In addition, since a recess is provided to partition the range operation section, the passenger can grasp the desired position of the range operation section by touching the recess of the touch panel with a finger and switch the shift range. As a result, the size of the touch panel can be reduced as a whole, and the occupant can easily switch the shift range.
In addition, since the neutral range operating section is arranged in the center of each range operating section, the position of the desired range operating section can be grasped with reference to the neutral range operating section.
Furthermore, since the neutral range operating portion is formed in a convex shape, the position of the desired range operating portion can be grasped more accurately by touching the convex neutral range operating portion. Further, since the neutral range operating portion, which is a non-driving range, is formed in a convex shape, the safety of the vehicle can be ensured even if the passenger accidentally touches it.

Further, in the present invention, preferably, the concave portion between the reverse travel range operating portion and the neutral range operating portion and the concave portion between the neutral range operating portion and the forward traveling range operating portion have lengths in the arrangement direction. different. In the present invention configured as described above, the occupant can more accurately grasp the desired position of the range operating portion by touching the concave portions having different lengths.

In the present invention, preferably, in the arrangement direction, the length of the recess between the reverse travel range operation portion and the neutral range operation portion is longer than the length of the recess between the neutral range operation portion and the forward travel range operation portion. It's becoming In the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to prevent the range from being immediately switched to the reverse traveling range when the passenger erroneously operates it, thereby ensuring the safety of the vehicle.

Further, in the present invention, preferably, the first inclined surface of the neutral range operation portion is formed so that the lower end thereof is level with the upper surface of the reverse travel range operation portion, and the second inclined surface of the neutral range operation portion is preferably The inclined surface is formed such that the lower end thereof is level with the upper surface of the forward travel range operating portion.

In the present invention, preferably, the control unit switches the shift range of the transmission when detecting that the finger has moved a predetermined distance after touching the touch panel. In the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to intuitively operate the touch panel, and it is possible to suppress an erroneous operation when the passenger unintentionally touches the touch panel.

According to the vehicular shift operating device of the present invention, the touch panel can be made smaller overall, and the occupant can easily switch the shift range.

1 is a schematic view of a front portion in a vehicle equipped with a vehicle gear shift operating device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a basic configuration diagram showing a vehicle shift operating device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a top view showing a touch panel according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 3; FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a touch panel according to a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. 5;

First, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the basic configuration of a vehicle shift operating device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the front part of a vehicle equipped with a vehicle shift operating device, and FIG. 2 is a basic configuration diagram showing the vehicle shift operating device.

As shown in FIG. 1, in front of the driver's seat on the front left side of the vehicle, there is provided a steering wheel 2 for the passenger (driver) to steer the vehicle. A liquid crystal display 8 is provided. A paddle switch 14 is provided on the steering wheel 2 .

A console located below the liquid crystal display 8 and at the center in the vehicle width direction is provided with a parking switch 10 for switching to a P (parking) range, and a touch panel 12 for switching the gear range of the transmission. The touch panel 12 includes a plurality of range operation units for switching between R (reverse) range, N (neutral) range, D (drive) range, and M (manual) range. In the present embodiment, each range operation section of the touch panel 12 is provided on the console, but instead of this, each range operation section may be provided on the steering wheel 14, the door of the vehicle, the instrument panel, or the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle shift operation device 1 includes a parking switch 10, a touch panel 12, a paddle switch 14, a vehicle speed sensor 27, a current range sensor 28, a transmission 30 for automatically or manually changing the gear ratio, An indicator 32 for displaying the current range position, etc., and an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 40 for controlling the transmission 30 and the indicator 32 based on signals from various sensors are provided. The vehicular shift operation device 1 is of a shift-by-wire system that changes the shift range of the transmission 30 by electronic control.

The parking switch 10 is a switch that is pressed when the vehicle is maintained in a stopped state. When the occupant operates the switch while the vehicle is stopped, the shift range of the transmission 30 is switched to the P range. The parking switch 10 includes a parking switch main body 19, which is a cylindrical push-button switch made of resin, and a parking switch sensor 20 that detects an ON or OFF state. The parking switch sensor 20 transmits an ON signal to the ECU 40 when the parking switch body 19 is pressed. The parking switch 10 is located adjacent to the driver's seat (see FIG. 1) so that the occupant can operate the steering wheel 2 with one hand while operating the parking switch 10 with the other hand. It's becoming

The touch panel 12 is a touch panel switch that is touched with a finger when switching the shift range of the transmission 30 to the R range, N range, D range or M range. The touch panel 12 has a display portion whose width in the vehicle width direction (horizontal direction) is approximately 1 cm to 3 cm and whose length in the vehicle longitudinal direction (vertical direction) is approximately 5 cm to 12 cm when viewed from above. The touch panel 12 is arranged behind and below the parking switch 10, and is arranged in series with the parking switch 10 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (see FIG. 1). Further, the touch panel 12 is arranged with an interval of about 0.5 cm to 2 cm from the parking switch 10 . Further, the touch panel 12 is arranged adjacent to the driver's seat so that the passenger can operate the touch panel 12 with one hand while operating the steering wheel 2 with the other hand.

The touch panel 12 includes a liquid crystal module 21 that displays characters, symbols, figures, etc., a protective cover 22 that covers the surface of the liquid crystal module, and a touch panel that is arranged between the protective cover 22 and the liquid crystal module 21 to detect the operation of the passenger. and a sensor 23 . The touch panel sensor 23 detects a position signal while the occupant's finger is in contact with the protective cover 22 and transmits this position signal to the ECU 40 .

In the initial state, the touch panel 12 displays "R" for R range display, "N" for N range display, and "D" for D range display. When the occupant selects one of the range displays, the shift range of the transmission 30 is switched to the selected range under the control of the ECU 40 . Each range display is displayed in series (on a straight line) in the order of R, N, and D from the front (top) in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (see FIG. 1). It should be noted that the order of displaying R, N, and D and the lighting/unlit state of each range display can be changed as appropriate under the control of the ECU 40. can also be displayed.

The paddle switch 14 is a switch for the passenger to manually select a gear stage (for example, 1st to 6th) of the transmission 30 when the gear range of the transmission 30 is set to the M range. The paddle switch 14 includes a shift-up switch main body 24, which is a push-button type switch for increasing the gear, a shift-down switch main body 25, which is a push-button switch for decreasing the gear, and each switch main body. and a paddle switch sensor 26 for detecting that 24 and 25 are pressed. The shift-up switch body 24 is provided on the right side of the steering wheel 2, and the shift-down switch body 25 is provided on the left side of the steering wheel 2 (see FIG. 1). The paddle switch sensor 26 transmits an ON signal to the ECU 40 when each switch body 24, 25 is pressed.

When the shift range of the transmission 30 is set to the D range, the paddle switch sensor 26 transmits an ON signal to the ECU 40 when the occupant operates the shift-up switch body 24 or the shift-down switch body 25 . Upon receiving this ON signal, the ECU 40 switches the shift range of the transmission 30 from the D range to the M range.

The vehicle speed sensor 27 is attached to the wheel of the vehicle and continuously detects the current absolute vehicle speed. The current range sensor 28 constantly detects the current shift range of the transmission 30 . Each sensor transmits detected data to the ECU 40 as a signal.

The transmission 30 is an automatic transmission mounted on an AT vehicle, and includes a transmission mechanism having multi-stage gears from 1st to 6th gears, and an actuator ( not shown). The shift ranges include P range and N range as non-driving ranges, D range and M range as forward running ranges, and R range as reverse running ranges. Specifically, in the P range, rotation of the gears of the transmission 30 is locked and the vehicle is stopped. In the R range, the transmission 30 is in reverse gear and the vehicle is in a state in which it can move backward. In the N range, transmission 30 is set in a state in which the output of a torque converter (not shown) is not transmitted. In the D range, the multi-stage gears of the transmission 30 are automatically switched so that the vehicle can move forward while automatically shifting gears. In the M range, the transmission 30 is fixed to the gear selected by the occupant so that the vehicle can move forward in the fixed gear. The gear shift ranges are not limited to the P range, N range, D range, and M range. good.

The indicator 32 displays the current absolute vehicle speed detected by various sensors, the current shift range, the traveled distance, and the engine speed. The indicator 32 is provided on the instrument panel in front of the steering wheel 2, and the display screen faces the passenger (see FIG. 1).

The ECU 40 (control unit) is a computer device, and includes an input interface circuit for inputting signals from each device, an output interface circuit for outputting signals to each device, a processor for processing the input signal, It consists of a memory (not shown) for storing various programs. Upon receiving signals from the parking switch sensor 20, the touch panel sensor 23, the paddle switch sensor 26, the vehicle speed sensor 27, and the current range sensor 28, the ECU 40 controls the liquid crystal module 21, the transmission 30, and the indicator 32 based on a pre-stored program. Send a signal. The ECU 40 includes a range display control means 42 for controlling the range display displayed on the touch panel 12 by the action of a built-in CPU or the like, and a range display control means 42 for switching the shift range of the transmission 30 based on a signal from the touch panel sensor 23. function as the range switching control means 44. The ECU 40 is configured to switch the shift range when the occupant's finger moves on the protective cover 22 by a predetermined distance (for example, the distance between the centers of the range operation units).

A touch panel 12 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a top view showing the touch panel, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the touch panel 12 is formed in a rectangular shape extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle when viewed from above. As shown in FIG. 4, the touch panel 12 is formed by stacking a liquid crystal module 21, a touch panel sensor 23, and a protective cover 22 in this order from the bottom. The touch panel 12 is formed by integrally bending the liquid crystal module 21, the touch panel sensor 23, and the protective cover 22 in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal module 21, the touch panel sensor 23, and the protective cover 22 are integrally formed by bending. 21 and the touch panel sensor 23 may be flat.

As shown in FIG. 3, the touch panel 12 is composed of three range operation sections: a front range operation section 12a, a center range operation section 12b, and a rear range operation section 12c. The range operation units 12a, 12b, 12c are arranged in series in the vehicle front-rear direction. Each of the range operating portions 12a, 12b, and 12c is formed in a substantially square shape when viewed from above, and has the same surface area. The front range operation section 12a, the center range operation section 12b, and the rear range operation section 12c respectively display "R" for R range display, "N" for N range display, and "D" for D range display. It is designed to be

Between the front range operation portion 12a and the central range operation portion 12b and between the center range operation portion 12b and the rear range operation portion 12c, a front boundary portion 12d that partitions each of the range operation portions 12a, 12b, and 12c is provided. and a rear boundary 12e are provided, respectively. The front boundary portion 12d and the rear boundary portion 12e are formed with a front convex portion 12f and a rear convex portion 12g that protrude upward from the contact surfaces of the range operating portions 12a, 12b, and 12c.

The length L1 of the front protrusions 12f in the arrangement direction (vehicle front-rear direction) is longer than the length L2 of the rear protrusions 12g in the arrangement direction by a predetermined length. Further, the vertical height H1 of the front protrusion 12f is higher than the vertical height H2 of the rear protrusion 12g by a predetermined length. These predetermined lengths are set to such lengths that the occupant can recognize the difference between the front convex portion 12f and the rear convex portion 12g by touching the touch panel 12 with a finger without looking at it.

The operation of switching the shift range of the transmission 30 to the D range when moving the vehicle forward will be described. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the direction in which the occupant's finger moves in this operation is indicated by S1. First, the occupant touches the contact surface of the central range operation unit 12b where N is displayed with a finger. Next, while the finger is in contact, the finger is moved by a predetermined distance toward the rear range operating portion 12c where D is displayed. At this time, since the finger moves over the rear protrusion 12g, the occupant can recognize the existence of the rear protrusion 12g. After that, the occupant takes his or her finger off the contact surface of the rear range operating portion 12c where D is displayed. While the finger is touching the contact surface of the touch panel 12, the touch panel sensor 23 continues to detect the position of the finger. Based on the position of the finger detected by the touch panel sensor 23, the ECU 40 determines that an operation to switch to the D range has been performed, and switches the shift range of the transmission 30 to the D range.

Next, the operation of switching the shift range of the transmission 30 to the R range when the vehicle is reversed will be described. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the movement direction of the occupant's finger in this operation is indicated by S2. First, the occupant touches the contact surface of the central range operation unit 12b where N is displayed with a finger. Next, while the finger is in contact, the finger is moved by a predetermined distance toward the front range operation section 12a where R is displayed. At this time, the occupant can recognize the presence of the front protrusion 12f because the finger moves over the front protrusion 12f. After that, the occupant takes his or her finger off the contact surface of the front range operating portion 12a on which R is displayed. Based on the position of the finger detected by the touch panel sensor 23, the ECU 40 determines that an operation to switch to the R range has been performed, and switches the shift range of the transmission 30 to the R range.

Since the front convex portion 12f and the rear convex portion 12g have different lengths L1, L2 and heights H1, H2, the occupant moves his/her finger toward the front range operation portion 12a where R is displayed. It is possible to recognize by touching whether it is moved in the direction of the rear range operation unit 12c where D is displayed.

Next, a touch panel 12 according to a second embodiment of the invention will be described. 5 is a perspective view showing the touch panel, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. Only differences from the first embodiment will be described below.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the central range operating portion 12b, on which N is displayed, is formed in a convex shape protruding upward with respect to the front range operating portion 12a and the rear range operating portion 12c. The central range operating portion 12b includes an upper surface portion 12k located above, a front step portion 12m extending downward from the front end of the upper surface portion 12k, and a rear step portion 12n extending downward from the rear end of the upper surface portion 12k. . The front step portion 12m is inclined forward and downward from the front end of the upper surface portion 12k. The rear stepped portion 12n is inclined rearward and downward from the rear end of the upper surface portion 12k. A step is formed between the contact surface of the upper surface portion 12k of the central range operating portion 12b and the contact surfaces of the front range operating portion 12a and the rear range operating portion 12c.

The front boundary portion 12d and the rear boundary portion 12e are formed with a front concave portion 12h and a rear concave portion 12i projecting downward from the contact surfaces of the range operation portions 12a, 12b, and 12c. The length L11 of the front recesses 12h in the arrangement direction is the same as the length L12 of the rear recesses 12i in the arrangement direction. The vertical depth of the front recess 12h is the same as the vertical depth of the rear recess 12i.

Since the finger touches the front stepped portion 12m or the rear stepped portion 12n when switching to the D range or the R range, the passenger moves his or her finger in the direction of the front range operation portion 12a where R is displayed, or It is possible to recognize by touching whether the user is moving in the direction of the rear range operation unit 12c where D is displayed.

Next, the (action) effect of the present embodiment will be described.
The vehicular shift operation device 1 of the present embodiment includes an ECU 40 that switches the shift range of the vehicle in accordance with an operation of the passenger touching the touch panel 12 with a finger. The touch panel 12 of the device includes a front range operation section 12a, a center range operation section 12b, and a rear range operation section that display range displays (R, N, D) corresponding to the shift range (reverse range, neutral range, drive range). 12c, and these range operating parts are arranged adjacent to each other. Further, on the touch panel 12, convex portions 12f, 12g or concave portions 12i, 12h that partition the front range operation portion 12a, the center range operation portion 12b, and the rear range operation portion 12c are provided between the respective range operation portions 12a, 12b, 12c. is provided.

In this embodiment configured as described above, since a plurality of range displays are displayed adjacent to each other, the size of the touch panel 12 can be reduced as a whole. Further, since the convex portions 12f, 12g or the concave portions 12i, 12h that partition the range operation portion are provided, the passenger can operate the desired range by touching the convex portions 12f, 12g or the concave portions 12i, 12h of the touch panel 12 with fingers. You can change the gear range by grasping the position of the part. As a result, the size of the touch panel 12 can be reduced as a whole, and the occupant can easily switch the shift range.

Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of ranges are a reverse travel range (R range), a neutral range (N range) and a forward travel range (D range, M range, etc.), and each range operation unit is a forward range operation. A portion 12a (reverse traveling range operating portion), a central range operating portion 12b (neutral range operating portion), and a rear range operating portion 12c (forward traveling range operating portion) are arranged in series in this order. In the present embodiment configured as described above, the occupant grasps the position of the desired range operation section with reference to the central range operation section 12b of the N range arranged in the center of each range operation section 12a, 12b, 12c. can do.

In this embodiment, the front convex portion 12f or the front concave portion 12h between the front range operation portion 12a (reverse running range operation portion) and the central range operation portion 12b (neutral range operation portion) and the central range operation portion 12b (neutral The rear convex portion 12g or the rear concave portion 12i between the rear range operation portion) and the rear range operation portion 12c (forward travel range operation portion) have different lengths in the arrangement direction. In this embodiment configured as described above, the occupant can more accurately ascertain the position of the desired range operating portion by touching the convex portions 12f, 12g or the concave portions 12i, 12h having different lengths.

In this embodiment, in the arrangement direction, the length (L1) of the front convex portion 12f or the front concave portion between the front range operation portion 12a (reverse travel range operation portion) and the center range operation portion 12b (neutral range operation portion) The length (L11) of 12h is the length (L2) or the rear concave portion of the rear convex portion 12g between the central range operating portion 12b (neutral range operating portion) and the rear range operating portion 12c (forward travel range operating portion). It is longer than the length of 12i (L12). In the present embodiment configured as described above, it is possible to prevent an immediate switch to the R range in the event of an erroneous operation by an occupant, thereby ensuring the safety of the vehicle. Specifically, when the occupant erroneously moves his or her finger toward the front range operating portion 12a (reverse running range operating portion), the forward range operating portion 12a is pushed because the front convex portion 12f or the front concave portion 12h is elongated in the arrangement direction. It is difficult for fingers to reach (reverse running range operation unit). As a result, it is possible to prevent an immediate switch to the reverse travel range.

In this embodiment, the central range operating portion 12b of the N range is formed in a convex shape protruding upward with respect to the adjacent front range operating portion 12a and rear range operating portion 12c. In this embodiment configured as described above, since the central range operating portion 12b of the N range is formed in a convex shape, the desired range operating portion can be selected by the passenger touching the convex central range operating portion 12b. The position can be grasped more accurately. In addition, since the center range operation portion 12b of the N range, which is the non-driving range, is formed in a convex shape, even if the passenger accidentally touches it, the vehicle will not start to travel backwards or forwards, thus ensuring safety of the vehicle. can ensure the integrity of the

In addition, in the present embodiment, the touch panel 12 is provided with convex portions 12f and 12g between the range operation portions, which partition the range operation portions. In this embodiment configured as described above, the occupant can more accurately ascertain the position of the desired range operating portion by touching the convex portions 12f and 12g.

In the present embodiment, the height H1 of the front convex portion 12f between the front range operation portion 12a (reverse travel range operation portion) and the center range operation portion 12b (neutral range operation portion) is equal to the height H1 of the center range operation portion 12b (neutral range operation portion) and the rear range operation portion 12c (forward travel range operation portion). In this embodiment configured as described above, the occupant can more accurately grasp the position of the desired range operating portion by touching the convex portions 12f and 12g having different heights.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ECU 40 switches the shift range of the transmission 30 when detecting that the touch panel 12 has been moved by a predetermined distance after the finger touches the touch panel 12 . In this embodiment configured in this manner, it is possible to intuitively operate the touch panel 12, and to suppress malfunction when the passenger touches the touch panel 12 unintentionally.

Reference Signs List 1: vehicle shift operating device 10: parking switch 12: touch panel sensor 12a: forward range operating section (reverse running range operating section)
12b: Central range operation unit (neutral range operation unit)
12c: Rear range operation unit (forward travel range operation unit)
12f: front convex portion 12g: rear convex portion 12h: front concave portion 12i: rear concave portion 12k: upper surface portion 12m: front side portion 12n: rear side portion 30: transmission 40: ECU (control unit)

Claims (5)

A shift operation device for a vehicle that switches a shift range of a transmission to a reverse travel range, a neutral range, or a forward travel range by an occupant touching a touch panel with a finger,
a touch panel comprising a reverse travel range operating section, a neutral range operating section, and a forward travel range operating section corresponding to the reverse travel range, the neutral range, and the forward travel range, respectively ;
a control unit that switches a gear shift range of the vehicle in accordance with an operation of a passenger touching the touch panel with a finger;
The reverse travel range operation unit, the neutral range operation unit and the forward travel range operation unit are arranged adjacently and in series in the order of the reverse travel range operation unit, the neutral range operation unit and the forward travel range operation unit. are arranged to be
The touch panel is provided with a concave portion that partitions each range operation section between each range operation section ,
The neutral range operation section includes a flat upper surface, a first inclined surface that slopes downward from one end of the upper surface toward the reverse travel range operation section, and the other end of the upper surface that extends to the forward travel range operation section. a second inclined surface that slopes downward toward the vehicle, wherein the neutral range operating portion is formed in a convex shape that protrudes upward from the reverse traveling range operating portion and the forward traveling range operating portion. A speed change operation device for a vehicle, characterized by: The recess between the reverse travel range operation portion and the neutral range operation portion and the recess between the neutral range operation portion and the forward travel range operation portion have different lengths in the arrangement direction. 2. The gear shift operating device for a vehicle according to claim 1 . In the arrangement direction, the length of the recess between the reverse travel range operating portion and the neutral range operating portion is longer than the length of the recess between the neutral range operating portion and the forward travel range operating portion. 3. The shift operating device for a vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the first inclined surface of the neutral range operating portion is formed so that its lower end is at the same height as the upper surface of the reverse travel range operating portion;
4. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said second inclined surface of said neutral range operating portion is formed such that a lower end thereof is at the same height as an upper surface of said forward travel range operating portion. vehicle gear shift operation device. 5. The vehicular shift operation according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit switches the shift range of the transmission when detecting that a finger has moved a predetermined distance after touching the touch panel. Device.

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