JP7523392B2 - Vehicle operation device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a vehicle operating device.

A handlebar lock device mounted on a motorcycle or the like is known that determines permission to unlock the motorcycle through communication between a portable device carried by the user and a control unit (ECU: Electronic Control Unit) mounted on the motorcycle. The handlebar lock device is equipped with a lock mechanism that switches between a locked state in which rotation of the knob switch is restricted and an unlocked state in which rotation of the knob switch is permitted (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). The lock mechanism is equipped with a solenoid and a locking claw that rotates in response to the operation of the solenoid's plunger.

In the handlebar lock device described in Patent Document 1 below, in the locked state, the locking claw engages with the knob switch, restricting the rotation of the knob switch. In this state, pressing the knob switch causes communication between the portable device and the ECU. When ID information and the like is authenticated between the portable device and the ECU, electricity is passed through the solenoid coil, and the plunger operates. The locking claw rotates in response to the movement of the plunger, and the locking claw disengages from the knob switch. This causes the knob switch to be unlocked, allowing the knob switch to be rotated. The knob switch is then rotated to the on position to turn on the motorcycle's power supply.

JP 2005-112048 A

However, the conventional technology still has room for improvement in terms of improving the anti-theft performance. In the conventional handlebar lock device, for example, even if the knob switch is in the locked state, if a large external force is applied to the vehicle body, the plunger may move unexpectedly. In this case, the movement of the plunger may cause the locking claw to come off the knob switch, causing the knob switch to transition to the unlocked state. In other words, the knob switch may be rotated to the ON position without communication between the portable device and the ECU.
For example, if the amount of current passing through the coil is increased so that the plunger can withstand an external force input to the vehicle body, it is necessary to increase the size of the solenoid.

The present invention provides a vehicle operating device that improves anti-theft performance while preventing the solenoid from becoming too large.

In order to solve the above problems, the present disclosure employs the following aspects.
A vehicle operating device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes an operating unit that is rotatable between a first position that puts the vehicle in a predetermined first state and a second position that puts the vehicle in a predetermined second state different from the first state, and an operating unit locking mechanism that is engageable with and disengageable from the operating unit and switches between restricting and allowing movement of the operating unit from the first position to the second position, wherein the operating unit locking mechanism includes a first slider that is movable along a first direction, which is an axial direction along a rotation axis of the operating unit, and a radial direction that intersects with the axial direction, between an engagement position where the operating unit engages with the operating unit and a disengagement position where the operating unit disengages from the operating unit, a solenoid having a plunger that is movable along a second direction, which is the axial direction and the radial direction, and a second slider that is connected to the plunger and moves between a restricting position that restricts movement of the first slider from the engagement position toward the disengagement position, and a disengagement position that allows movement of the first slider from the engagement position toward the disengagement position.

According to this aspect, the rotation of the operating unit is restricted by two sliders that move in two intersecting directions, so that the operating unit is less susceptible to the influence of external forces input to the vehicle. That is, in the vehicle operating device of this aspect, the rotation of the operating unit is not permitted unless the first slider moves to the disengaged position after the second slider moves to the restricted release position. Therefore, compared to a conventional configuration in which the rotation of the operating unit is restricted by the rotation of a locking claw, it is possible to suppress the operating unit from unexpectedly moving to a rotatable state.
In this way, the vehicle operation device of this aspect switches between restricting and allowing the movement of the first slider depending on the position of the second slider, so there is no need to increase the electromagnetic force generated by the solenoid. Therefore, it is possible to improve the anti-theft performance while suppressing the increase in size of the solenoid. Furthermore, since it is possible to suppress the increase in size of the solenoid, it is possible to suppress an increase in manufacturing cost, an increase in weight, a decrease in ease of attachment to the vehicle body, etc.

The vehicle operating device according to the aspect of the present disclosure preferably includes a first biasing member that biases the first slider toward the engagement position.
According to this aspect, the first slider is less likely to move to the disengaged position due to an external force input to the vehicle, which can further improve the anti-theft performance.

In the vehicle operating device of the above aspect, it is preferable to further include a second biasing member that biases the second slider toward the restricted position.
According to this aspect, the second slider is less likely to move to the unrestricted position due to an external force input to the vehicle, which can further improve the anti-theft performance.

In the vehicle operating device of the above aspect, it is preferable that the operating portion includes a sliding surface along which the first slider slides as the first slider moves from the first position to the second position, and which moves the first slider toward the disengaged position, and a regulating surface which abuts against the first slider when in the second position, regulating the movement of the first slider to the engaged position.
According to this aspect, the first slider can be moved in the first direction in response to the rotation of the operating unit, and the movement of the first slider can be restricted or permitted depending on the rotation position of the operating unit. In other words, there is no need to provide separate driving mechanisms for the two sliders. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in driving power and a complicated configuration that would otherwise be required with an increase in the number of sliders.

In the vehicle operating device of the above aspect, it is preferable that the device is provided with a handlebar lock mechanism that is movable to a locked position that restricts steering by the steering system of the vehicle and an unlocked position that allows steering by the steering system, the operating unit is connected to the handlebar lock mechanism, and the operating unit sets the handlebar lock mechanism to the locked position when in the first position and sets the handlebar lock mechanism to the unlocked position when in the second position.
According to this aspect, as described above, the operation unit can be prevented from shifting unexpectedly, and therefore the handle lock mechanism can be prevented from shifting unexpectedly between the locked position and the unlocked position.

In the vehicle operating device of the above aspect, it is preferable that the handle lock mechanism is linked to the operating portion at a different position in the axial direction with respect to the first slider.
According to this aspect, it is easier to prevent the vehicle operating device from becoming larger when viewed from the front in the first direction, compared to a configuration in which the first slider and the handle lock mechanism are connected to the operating unit at the same position in the first direction.

In the vehicle operating device of the above aspect, it is preferable that the device is provided with a vehicle power switch mechanism that is movable to an ON position that turns on the vehicle's power system and an OFF position that turns off the power system, the operating unit is connected to the vehicle power switch mechanism, and the operating unit sets the vehicle power switch mechanism to the OFF position when in the first position and sets the vehicle power switch mechanism to the ON position when in the second position.
According to this aspect, as described above, the unexpected transition of the operating unit can be suppressed, and therefore the unexpected transition of the vehicle power switch mechanism between the ON position and the OFF position can be suppressed.

In the vehicle operating device of the above aspect, it is preferable that the device is provided with an opening/closing body operation permission mechanism that is movable to a closed position that restricts the opening operation of the opening/closing body of the vehicle, and an open position that allows the opening operation of the opening/closing body, and that the operating unit is connected to the opening/closing body operation permission mechanism, and that the operating unit sets the opening/closing body operation permission mechanism to the closed position when in the first position, and sets the opening/closing body operation permission mechanism to the open position when in the second position.
According to this aspect, as described above, the unexpected transition of the operating unit can be suppressed, and therefore the unexpected transition of the opening/closing body operation permission mechanism between the closed position and the open position can be suppressed.

The above aspect makes it possible to improve theft prevention while preventing the solenoid from becoming too large.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the handle lock device shown through a cover. FIG. 2 is a front view of the handlebar lock device. 3 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to line III-III in FIG. 1. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion corresponding to line IV-IV in FIG. 3. FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main portion of FIG. 3 . 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an authentication operation in the steering wheel lock device; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an authentication operation in the steering wheel lock device; FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an unlocking operation in a handlebar lock device. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an unlocking operation in a handlebar lock device. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an unlocking operation in a handlebar lock device. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an unlocking operation in a handlebar lock device. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an unlocking operation in a handlebar lock device. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a power-on operation in the steering wheel lock device; FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a power-on operation in the steering wheel lock device; FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a power-on operation in the steering wheel lock device; FIG.

The following describes an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, in the following description, expressions of relative or absolute arrangement such as "parallel," "orthogonal," "center," and "coaxial" do not only strictly represent such an arrangement, but also represent a state in which there is a relative displacement with a tolerance or an angle or distance to the extent that the same function is obtained.

[Handle lock device 1]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a handlebar lock device 1 shown through a cover 22. FIG.
The handlebar lock device (vehicle operating device) 1 shown in Fig. 1 is mounted on, for example, a sports type motorcycle. However, the handlebar lock device 1 may be mounted on various types of motorcycles other than sports types (for example, naked types, scooter types, etc.). The handlebar lock device 1 can be mounted on various vehicles, not limited to motorcycles. In the following description, the front-rear, up-down, left-right directions are the same as those on a motorcycle unless otherwise specified.

The steering wheel lock device 1 is attached near a steering wheel (not shown) at the front of a vehicle body. The steering wheel lock device 1 realizes, for example, the following functions by rotating or pushing an operation unit 11 described later.
(1) Operation to start communication with the ECU.
(2) Handle locking and unlocking operations.
(3) Turning the motorcycle power on and off.
In (1), the "operation to start communication with the ECU" refers to an operation for starting communication between the ECU mounted on the vehicle body and a portable device (smart key) carried by the user.

Fig. 2 is a front view of the handlebar lock device 1. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the line III-III in Fig. 1.
As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the handle lock device 1 includes a case 10, an operation unit 11, an authentication mechanism 12 (see Figure 1), an operation unit lock mechanism 13 (see Figure 3), a handle lock mechanism 14 (see Figure 3), and a rotary switch 15. In the following description, the handle lock device 1 will be described using an XYZ orthogonal coordinate system. In this case, the direction along the rotation axis O1 of the operation unit 11 is defined as the X direction (axial direction), and the directions perpendicular to the X direction are defined as the Y direction and the Z direction (radial direction), respectively.

<Case 10>
The case 10 includes a case body 21, a cover 22, and a knob cover 23 (see FIG. 2).
The case body 21 is formed in a block shape and is fixed at the -X side end to a handle (steering system) via protruding parts 21a that protrude on both sides in the Y direction.

As shown in FIG. 3, the case body 21 is formed with a knob receiving hole 21b, a bar insertion hole 21c, an assembly hole 21d, and a switch receiving portion 21f.
The knob accommodating hole 21b extends in the X direction in the case body 21. The knob accommodating hole 21b opens in the case body 21 toward the -X side.
The bar emergence hole 21c extends from the knob accommodating hole 21b toward the -Z side in the case body 21.

The assembly hole 21d extends from the knob accommodating hole 21b toward the +Z side in the case body 21. The bar emergence hole 21c and the assembly hole 21d face each other in the Z direction with the knob accommodating hole 21b therebetween.
The switch accommodating portion 21f is open toward the +X side in the case body 21. A communication hole 21h is formed in a first partition wall 21g that separates the switch accommodating portion 21f and the knob accommodating hole 21b of the case body 21. The communication hole 21h allows the switch accommodating portion 21f and the knob accommodating hole 21b to communicate with each other.

The cover 22 is formed in a box shape that opens toward the -Z side. The cover 22, together with the case body 21, constitutes the exterior surface of the handle lock device 1. The cover 22 is assembled to the case body 21 from the +Z side. The cover 22 closes the assembly hole 21d.

A wiring outlet 22b is formed in the wall portion 22a located on the +X side of the cover 22. The wiring outlet 22b is a U-shaped groove in a front view from the X direction. That is, the wiring outlet 22b penetrates the wall portion 22a in the X direction and opens on the edge of the wall portion 22a. The opening of the wiring outlet 22b on the edge of the wall portion 22a is blocked by the case main body 21 (the third partition wall 21k described later). The wiring outlet 22b communicates the inside and outside of the case 10. In this embodiment, the handle lock device 1 is attached to the vehicle body with the wiring outlet 22b facing downward. In this case, the handle lock device 1 may be fixed to the vehicle body so that the opening direction of the wiring outlet 22b (the direction facing the outside of the case 10 among the directions perpendicular to the opening surface) has at least a downward component of the gravity direction. That is, the handle lock device 1 may be placed with the opening facing downward in the direction of gravity, or it may be placed with the opening facing inclined relative to the direction of gravity.

As shown in FIG. 2, the knob cover 23 covers the case body 21 and the cover 22 from the -X side. A through hole 23a is formed in the knob cover 23 at a position overlapping with the knob accommodating hole 21b when viewed from the X direction. The portion of the knob cover 23 located around the through hole 23a constitutes the display ring portion 23b. The display ring portion 23b is provided with display portions 25A-25C that indicate the state of the handle lock device 1. The display portions 25A-25C are provided with marks indicating, for example, the handle lock position 25A, the power off position 25B, and the power on position 25C, in order in the circumferential direction around the rotation axis O1.

<Operation Unit 11>
3, the operation unit 11 is provided on the case body 21 so as to be rotatable in the circumferential direction and movable in the X direction. The operation unit 11 includes a first inner knob 31, a second inner knob 32, and an outer knob 33.
The first inner knob 31 is formed in a rod shape extending in the X direction. The first inner knob 31 is accommodated in the knob accommodating hole 21b so as to be rotatable in the circumferential direction and movable in the X direction. The first inner knob 31 is formed with a switch engaging portion 31a (see FIG. 4), a slider engaging portion 31b, a lock cam 31c, and a knob connecting portion 31d, which are connected in the X direction.

FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion corresponding to line IV-IV in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the switch engagement portion 31 a is the +X side end portion of the first inner valve 31 .
The slider engagement portion 31b is a portion of the first inner valve 31 located on the -X side with respect to the switch engagement portion 31a. In a front view, the slider engagement portion 31b is formed in a circular shape centered on the rotation axis O1. The slider engagement portion 31b is formed with a lock position recess 35 and an off position recess 36 that open on the outer circumferential surface. In a front view, each recess 35, 36 is formed in a trapezoid shape whose circumferential width gradually increases as it moves toward the outside in the radial direction intersecting with the rotation axis O1. That is, on the inner surface of the lock position recess 35, the inner side surfaces 35a that face each other in the circumferential direction are formed as inclined surfaces that extend in a direction that separates from each other in the circumferential direction as it moves toward the outside in the radial direction. On the inner surface of the off position recess 36, the inner side surfaces 36a that face each other in the circumferential direction are formed as inclined surfaces that extend in a direction that separates from each other in the circumferential direction as it moves toward the outside in the radial direction. Each recess 35, 36 penetrates the slider engagement portion 31b in the X direction.

3 and 4, the lock cam 31c is connected to the slider engagement portion 31b via a connection shaft 31f. The lock cam 31c extends in the X direction at a position eccentric to the rotation axis O1. The lock cam 31c rotates eccentrically about the rotation axis O1 with the rotation of the first inner knob 31. In this embodiment, the lock cam 31c moves in the -Y side area with respect to the rotation axis O1 during the process in which the operation portion 11 rotates between the handle lock position 25A and the power on position 25C.
The knob connecting portion 31d is connected to the lock cam 31c via a connecting shaft 31g. The knob connecting portion 31d is formed in a cylindrical shape extending coaxially with the rotation axis O1.

The second inner knob 32 connects the first inner knob 31 and the outer knob 33. The knob connecting portion 31d is attached to the second inner knob 32 from the +X side.

A torque limiter (not shown) is provided between the second inner nob 32 and the knob connecting portion 31d. The torque limiter switches between a torque transmission state and a torque non-transmission state between the first inner nob 31 and the second inner nob 32. That is, when the circumferential torque acting between the second inner nob 32 and the knob connecting portion 31d is less than a predetermined value, the torque limiter maintains the first inner nob 31 and the second inner nob 32 in a transmission state and rotates the first inner nob 31 and the second inner nob 32 together. On the other hand, when the circumferential torque acting between the second inner nob 32 and the knob connecting portion 31d is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the torque limiter puts the first inner nob 31 and the second inner nob 32 in a non-transmission state and rotates the first inner nob 31 and the second inner nob 32 relative to each other.

The outer knob 33 is a part that is operated by a user in the operation unit 11. The outer knob 33 includes an attachment cap 33a and a knob portion 33b.
The mounting cap 33a is mounted in the knob accommodating hole 21b from the -X side of the second inner knob 32. The mounting cap 33a is attached to the second inner knob 32 so as not to be rotatable relative to the second inner knob 32.
2, the knob 33b protrudes from the mounting cap 33a to the -X side. The knob 33b is exposed to the outside of the case 10 through the through hole 23a. The knob 33b extends linearly along the radial direction in a front view. An indicator 33c indicating the rotational position of the operating unit 11 is formed on a first radial end of the knob 33b.

<Authentication Mechanism 12>
1, the authentication mechanism 12 is provided in the second partition wall 21j that defines the mounting hole 21d of the case body 21. Specifically, the authentication mechanism 12 is disposed along the wall surface of the second partition wall 21j that faces the +Y side. That is, the authentication mechanism 12 is disposed on the +Y side and the +Z side with respect to the rotation axis O1. The authentication mechanism 12 includes a switch 41 and a switch linking unit 42.

The switch 41 is attached to the wall surface of the second partition wall 21j with the pressing part 41a, which can be pressed in the X direction, facing the -X side. The switch 41 is arranged in a position where at least a part of it overlaps with the lock cam 31c when viewed from the circumferential direction and is off the movement trajectory of the lock cam 31c. Note that "overlapping when viewed from the circumferential direction" means that it is arranged on the same circumference centered on the rotation axis O1 at any position in the X direction.

The switch wiring 41b drawn from the switch 41 is routed along the outer circumferential surface of the case body 21 on the +X side inside the cover 22, and then drawn to the outside of the case 10 through the wiring outlet 22b. The switch wiring 41b is connected to the ECU outside the case 10. The switch 41 may be a rotary switch, etc.

The switch linkage 42 is disposed on the -X side relative to the switch 41. The switch linkage 42 is accommodated in the accommodation groove 21m formed in the second partition wall 21j so as to be movable in the X direction. The switch linkage 42 extends in the X direction while being bent in a crank shape in the Y direction. The +X side end of the switch linkage 42 is adjacent to or in contact with the pressing portion 41a. The -X side end of the switch linkage 42 is adjacent to or in contact with the first inner knob 31 (knob connection portion 31d). The switch linkage 42 is configured to be movable to the +X side together with the operation unit 11 as the operation unit 11 moves to the +X side. That is, the operation unit 11 moves in the X direction between an operation position (see FIG. 6) in which the pressing portion 41a is pressed through the switch linkage 42, and a retreat position (see FIG. 5, etc.) in which the pressing operation of the pressing portion 41a by the switch linkage 42 is released. Between the switch linkage 42 and the case 10, a biasing member 43 (not shown) is disposed, which biases the switch linkage 42 in a direction away from the pressing portion 41a (toward the retracted position of the operation unit 11). Note that the switch linkage 42 may be linked to the second inner valve 32 as long as it is configured to be movable together with the operation unit 11.

<Operation Unit Lock Mechanism 13>
The operation unit lock mechanism 13 is disposed on the +Z side with respect to the rotation axis O1, and is covered from the +Z side by a cover 22. The operation unit lock mechanism 13 switches between restricting and allowing the rotation operation of the operation unit 11.
As shown in FIG. 3, the operation unit locking mechanism 13 includes a first slider 51, a solenoid 52, a second slider 53, and an anti-theft driver 54.

The first slider 51 is provided in the mounting hole 21d so as to be movable in the Z direction. The first slider 51 is formed in a plate shape with a thickness direction in the X direction. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the first slider 51 includes a body portion 51a, an entrance portion 51b, and a spring support portion 51c.
The body portion 51a is a base portion of the first slider 51 that is rectangular in front view, and the edge facing the +Z side is formed into a flat surface.

The entry portion 51b protrudes from the body portion 51a to the -Z side. When the entry portion 51b enters one of the recesses 35, 36, it engages (abuts) with the inner surfaces 35a, 36a of the recesses 35, 36, thereby restricting the rotation of the operating unit 11 relative to the first slider 51 (engaged position). On the other hand, when the entry portion 51b retreats from one of the recesses 35, 36, it disengages from the inner surfaces 35a, 36a of the recesses 35, 36, allowing the rotation of the operating unit 11 relative to the first slider 51 (unlocked position shown in FIG. 11, etc.). In the disengaged position, the entry portion 51b abuts against the outer circumferential surface of the slider engagement portion 31b, thereby restricting the return of the first slider 51 to the engaged position.

When viewed from the front, the entry portion 51b is formed in a trapezoid shape whose width in the Z direction gradually decreases toward the -Y side. That is, on the outer surface of the entry portion 51b, the outer side surfaces 57 facing each other in the Y direction are formed as inclined surfaces that extend in a direction approaching each other toward the -Z side. The outer side surface 57 of the entry portion 51b has the same inclination angle as the inner side surfaces 35a, 36a of the recesses 35, 36. Therefore, the outer side surface 57 of the entry portion 51b and the inner side surfaces 35a, 36a of the recesses 35, 36 are configured to be able to slide against each other as the operating unit 11 rotates relative to the first slider 51. However, the outer side surface 57 of the entry portion 51b and the inner side surfaces 35a, 36a of the recesses 35, 36 may have different inclination angles.

The spring support parts 51c protrude from the body part 51a on both sides in the Y direction. A first biasing member 55 is interposed between each spring support part 51c and the case body 21. The first biasing member 55 biases the first slider 51 toward the engagement position.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main portion of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the solenoid 52 includes a frame 52a, a coil 52b, and a plunger 52c.
The coil 52b is disposed with its coil axis aligned in the X-direction. The coil 52b is fixed to the case body 21 via a frame 52a. In this embodiment, the frame 52a is fixed on an edge of the second partition wall 21j so as to cover a portion of the assembly hole 21d from the +Z side.
The plunger 52c is inserted inside the coil 52b and is configured to be movable to the -X side by an electromagnetic force acting between the plunger 52c and the coil 52b.

The second slider 53 is connected to the -X side end of the plunger 52c. The second slider 53 is configured to be movable in the X direction integrally with the plunger 52c. The second slider 53 switches between restricting and allowing the movement of the first slider 51 from the engaged position to the disengaged position. Specifically, the second slider 53 has a restricting portion 53a that moves forward and backward along the movement trajectory of the first slider 51. When no current is applied to the coil 52b, the second slider 53 protrudes to the +X side together with the plunger 52c (restricted position). In the restricted position, the restricting portion 53a is located on the movement trajectory of the first slider 51 and is close to or in contact with the body portion 51a in the Y direction. On the other hand, when current is applied to the coil 52b, the second slider 53 moves to the -X side together with the plunger 52c (restricted position shown in FIG. 7). In the unrestricted position, the restricting portion 53a is retracted to the -X side relative to the movement trajectory of the first slider 51.

The second slider 53 has a spring support portion 53b on the opposite side of the solenoid 52 with the restricting portion 53a in between. A second biasing member 58 is interposed between the spring support portion 53b and the case body 21. The second biasing member 58 biases the second slider 53 toward the restricting position (+X side).

In this way, the operation unit locking mechanism 13 switches between restricting and releasing the rotation operation of the operation unit 11 using two sliders that can move in intersecting directions: a first slider 51 that can move in the Z direction and a second slider 53 that can move in the X direction.

The anti-theft driver 54 is a solenoid driver that operates the solenoid 52 according to the frequency of a control signal received from the ECU. The anti-theft driver 54 is disposed on the +X side of the solenoid 52 within the cover 22. Specifically, the anti-theft driver 54 is disposed in a position that overlaps the solenoid 52 when viewed from the front, but does not overlap the solenoid 52 when viewed from the Y direction.

The anti-theft driver 54 includes a driver housing 54a and a circuit board 54b.
The driver housing 54a is formed in a box shape that opens on the +X side. The driver housing 54a is fixed to a portion of the case body 21 that is located on the +Z side of the third partition wall 21k that partitions the switch accommodating section 21f. That is, the anti-theft driver 54 is disposed between the solenoid 52 and the wiring outlet 22b in the X direction. When viewed from the front, the solenoid 52, the anti-theft driver 54, and the switch 41 are disposed within a range of a central angle of 180° centered on the rotation axis O1.

As shown in FIG. 1, a wiring guide 54f is formed in the portion of the driver housing 54a located on the +Y side. The wiring guide 54f is a groove that opens toward the +Y side and extends in the X direction. The switch wiring 41b is housed in the wiring guide 54f. The switch wiring 41b is guided in the X direction within the wiring guide 54f, and then routed toward the wiring outlet 22b.

The circuit board 54b is disposed in the driver housing 54a with its thickness direction aligned in the Z direction. As shown in Fig. 1, the circuit board 54b has solenoid wiring 54c and driver wiring 54d mounted thereon.
The solenoid wiring 54c connects the solenoid 52 (coil 52b) and the circuit board 54b. The solenoid wiring 54c drawn from the coil 52b passes through a wiring guide 54f, wraps around to the +X side of the driver housing 54a, and is then connected to the circuit board 54b.
The driver wiring 54d is drawn from the circuit board 54b toward the +X side. The driver wiring 54d is drawn to the outside of the case 10 through the wiring outlet 22b while being bound to the switch wiring 41b inside the case 10. The driver wiring 54d is connected to the ECU outside the case 10.

The anti-theft driver 54 outputs an operation signal to the solenoid 52 when it determines that the frequency of the control signal received from the ECU is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. The operation signal may be an electrical signal related to the current to be passed through the solenoid 52 or the voltage to be generated in the solenoid 52, or may be a signal indicating a control method defined in a map. The anti-theft driver 54 may also be configured to output an operation signal to the solenoid 52 when it determines that the amplitude of the control signal is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold.

<Handle lock mechanism 14>
3, the handle lock mechanism 14 is disposed on the -Z side with respect to the operation unit lock mechanism 13. In the illustrated example, the handle lock mechanism 14 overlaps with the solenoid 52 when viewed from the Z direction. Note that it is sufficient that the handle lock mechanism 14 and the solenoid 52 at least partially overlap with each other when viewed from the Z direction.

The handle lock mechanism 14 is provided from the knob housing hole 21b to the bar inlet hole 21c. The handle lock mechanism 14 switches between locking and unlocking the handle based on the rotation operation of the operation unit 11. The handle lock mechanism 14 includes a cam plate 61, a lock bar 62, and a biasing member 63.

The cam plate 61 is disposed in the knob accommodating hole 21b with the thickness direction being the X direction. A through hole 61a is formed in the cam plate 61. A lock cam 31c is disposed in the through hole 61a. The inner peripheral edge of the through hole 61a is configured so that the lock cam 31c can slide as the operating unit 11 rotates. As the operating unit 11 rotates, the cam plate 61 is pressed in the Z direction via the inner peripheral edge of the through hole 61a, and moves in the Z direction within the knob accommodating hole 21b.

The lock bar 62 is formed in a columnar shape extending in the Y direction. The +Z end of the lock bar 62 is engaged with the cam plate 61. The lock bar 62 moves in the Z direction inside the bar hole 21c as the cam plate 61 moves in the Z direction. Specifically, the lock bar 62 moves between a locked position where it engages with the steering wheel and an unlocked position where it is disengaged from the steering wheel. In the locked position, the -Z end of the lock bar 62 protrudes from the case 10 through the bar hole 21c. In the locked position, the lock bar 62 restricts steering by the steering wheel. In the unlocked position, the lock bar 62 protrudes less from the case 10 than in the locked position. That is, in the unlocked position, the lock bar 62 retreats from the steering wheel and allows steering by the steering wheel. The state in which steering by the steering wheel is restricted is an example of "the vehicle being in a predetermined first state".

The biasing member 63 surrounds the periphery of the lock bar 62. The biasing member 63 is disposed between the cam plate 61 and the case body 21, and biases the handle lock mechanism 14 toward the locked position (-Z side).

<Rotary switch 15>
4, the rotary switch 15 is connected to the case body 21 from the +X side. The rotary switch 15 outputs a power-on signal to an ECU mounted on the motorcycle in response to a rotational operation of the operating unit 11. Specifically, the rotary switch 15 is configured such that a rotor (not shown) and fixed contacts (not shown) are housed in a switch housing 15a.

The switch housing 15a is formed with a plug 15b. The switch engagement portion 31a of the first inner valve 31 is inserted into the plug 15b.

The rotor is housed in the switch housing 15a so as to be rotatable in the circumferential direction. A switch engagement portion 31a is fitted to the rotor. This allows the rotor to rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the first inner valve 31. A rotary contact (not shown) is provided on the rotor. The rotary contact moves in the circumferential direction around the rotation axis O1 as the rotor rotates.
The fixed contact is disposed on the switch housing 15a at a position facing the rotor and spaced apart from the path of movement of the rotary contact. The fixed contact is configured to be able to come into contact with the rotary contact as the rotor rotates. That is, when the rotary contact and the fixed contact come into contact with each other as the first inner valve 31 rotates, the rotary switch 15 outputs a power ON signal to the ECU.

[Action]
Next, the operation of the above-mentioned handle lock device 1 will be described. In the following, the operation of the operation unit 11 (instruction unit 33c) from the handle lock position P1 (first position) to the power on position P3 (second position) will be sequentially described. Note that, in the handle lock position P1, the first slider 51 is in the engagement position and the second slider 53 is in the restriction position, so that the operation unit 11 is permitted to move in the X direction while the rotation operation is restricted.

<Authentication Operation>
6 and 7 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the authentication operation, and are cross-sectional views corresponding to FIG.
5 and 6, to start authentication of the steering wheel lock device 1, the user, while holding the portable device, pushes the outer knob 33 in the +X direction. Then, the entire operation unit 11 (the inner knobs 31, 32 and the outer knob 33) moves in the +X direction relative to the case 10. At this time, the operation unit 11 moves in the X direction relative to the first slider 51, so that the entry portion 51b moves in the X direction within the lock position recess 35.

When the operation unit 11 moves to the +X side, the switch linkage unit 42 is pushed to the +X side via the second inner valve 32. This causes the switch linkage unit 42 to move to the +X side within the accommodation groove 21m. When the operation unit 11 moves to the operation position, the switch 41 is pressed via the switch linkage unit 42. When the switch 41 is pressed, the authentication operation between the ECU and the portable device begins. Specifically, a request signal is transmitted from the antenna of the ECU. When the portable device receives the request signal, it transmits a response signal. The antenna of the ECU receives the response signal transmitted from the portable device. The ECU then performs ID authentication of the portable device based on the response signal of the portable device received by the antenna. When the authentication is completed successfully, the ECU outputs a control signal to the operation unit lock mechanism 13 (anti-theft driver 54).

6 and 7, when the anti-theft driver 54 determines that the input control signal is a regular control signal, it outputs an operation signal to the solenoid 52. This causes a current to flow through the coil 52b. When a current flows through the coil 52b, the plunger 52c moves to the -X side due to an electromagnetic force acting between the coil 52b and the plunger 52c. The movement of the plunger 52c to the -X side causes the second slider 53 to move to the -X side. As a result, the second slider 53 moves from the restricted position to the unrestricted position, and the movement of the first slider 51 to the +Z side by the second slider 53 is permitted.
This completes the authentication operation.

<Unlocking action>
8 to 12 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the unlocking operation, with FIG. 8 being a front view corresponding to FIG. 2, FIGS. 9 and 10 being cross-sectional views corresponding to FIG. 4, and FIGS. 11 and 12 being cross-sectional views corresponding to FIG. 5.
As shown in FIG. 8, after the authentication operation is completed, the operation unit 11 is moved to the power off position P2 to release the handle lock. Specifically, the operation unit 11 is rotated clockwise as shown in FIG. 8. Then, the entire operation unit 11 rotates in the circumferential direction. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9, the lock position recess 35 moves in the circumferential direction with the rotation of the operation unit 11, so that the entry portion 51b of the first slider 51 slides on the inner surface 35a of the lock position recess 35. As a result, the first slider 51 moves to the +Z side (radial direction of the rotation axis O1) against the biasing force of the first biasing member 55 with the rotation of the operation unit 11. After the entry portion 51b is released from the lock position recess 35, when the operation unit 11 is further rotated, the first slider 51 rides on the outer circumferential surface of the slider engagement portion 31b. As a result, the first slider 51 is in the disengagement position.

As shown in Figures 9 and 10, when the operating unit 11 is further rotated with the first slider 51 moved to the disengaged position, the entry portion 51b slides on the outer circumferential surface of the slider engagement portion 31b, causing the operating unit 11 to rotate. When the operating unit 11 subsequently rotates to a position where the first slider 51 and the off-position recess 36 face each other in the Z direction, the first slider 51 moves again toward the engaged position. That is, the first slider 51 moves to the -Z side due to the biasing force of the second biasing member 58. As a result, the entry portion 51b enters the off-position recess 36, and the operating unit 11 is held in the power off position (second position) P2.

As shown in Figures 11 and 12, when the operating unit 11 moves from the handle lock position P1 to the power off position P2, the lock cam 31c rotates eccentrically around the rotation axis O1. Then, the outer peripheral surface of the lock cam 31c slides on the inner peripheral edge of the through hole 61a in the cam plate 61. As a result, the lock cam 31c presses the cam plate 61 to the +Z side as the operating unit 11 rotates. This causes the lock bar 62 to move to the +Z side together with the cam plate 61. As a result, the lock bar 62 retracts from the handle, allowing steering with the handle (unlocked position).

<Transition from power-off position P2 to power-on position P3>
13 to 15 are diagrams for explaining the power-on operation, with FIG. 13 being a front view corresponding to FIG. 2, FIG. 14 being a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 4, and FIG. 15 being a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG.
Next, as shown in Fig. 13, the operation unit 11 is rotated clockwise from the power-off position P2 to the power-on position P3. As the operation unit 11 rotates, the off-position recess 36 moves in the circumferential direction, and the entry portion 51b of the first slider 51 slides on the inner surface 36a of the off-position recess 36. As a result, the first slider 51 moves to the +Z side (radial direction of the rotation axis O1) against the biasing force of the first biasing member 55 as the operation unit 11 rotates. After the entry portion 51b is released from the off-position recess 36, when the operation unit 11 is further rotated, the first slider 51 rides on the outer circumferential surface of the slider engagement portion 31b. As a result, the first slider 51 is in the disengagement position. When the operation unit 11 is further rotated with the first slider 51 moved to the disengagement position, the entry portion 51b slides on the outer circumferential surface of the slider engagement portion 31b while rotating the operation unit 11. As a result, the operation unit 11 moves to the power-on position P3.

When the operating unit 11 is in the power-on position P3, the first slider 51 abuts against the outer circumferential surface of the slider engagement portion 31b. Therefore, when the operating unit 11 is in the power-on position P3, the first slider 51 does not return to the engagement position.

In the process of the operation unit 11 moving to the power-on position P3, the rotor of the rotary switch 15 rotates via the switch engagement portion 31a, causing the fixed contact and the rotating contact of the rotary switch 15 to come into contact. As a result, an ON signal is sent from the rotary switch 15 to the ECU. This completes the preparations for starting the motorcycle. In this state, the engine is ignited by operating a starter or the like disposed on the motorcycle. Note that the state in which the preparations for starting the motorcycle are complete is an example of "the vehicle being in a predetermined second state different from the first state."

In addition, when the operation unit 11 is in the handle lock position P1 or the power off position P2, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of communication between the portable device and the ECU, or if the portable device has moved outside the communication area with the ECU after the authentication operation is completed, the second slider 53 returns to the restricted position again. That is, the output of the operation signal from the anti-theft driver 54 to the coil 52b is stopped, and the current to the coil 52b is stopped. Then, the second slider 53 is pushed back to the +X side by the biasing force of the second biasing member 58, and the plunger 52c and the second slider 53 move together to the +X side. As a result, the movement of the first slider 51 to the +Z side by the second slider 53 is restricted. In such a case, the above-mentioned authentication operation can be performed again to move the second slider 53 to the unrestricted position again. That is, in the above description, the handle lock position P1 is the first position, and the power off position P2 or the power on position P3 is the second position, but the power off position P2 may be the first position, and the handle lock position P1 or the power on position P3 may be the second position.

In this way, the handle lock device 1 of this embodiment is configured to include a first slider 51 that moves in the Z direction (first direction) to engage and disengage with the operating portion 11, and a second slider 53 that moves in the X direction (second direction) to restrict and allow the movement of the first slider 51.
According to this configuration, the rotation of the operating part 11 is restricted by the two sliders 51, 53 that move in two intersecting directions, so that the operating part 11 is less susceptible to the influence of external forces input to the motorcycle. That is, in the handle lock device 1 of this embodiment, the rotation of the operating part 11 is not permitted unless the first slider 51 moves to the disengaged position after the second slider 53 moves to the restricted release position. Therefore, compared to the conventional configuration in which the rotation of the operating part 11 is restricted by the rotation of the locking claw, it is possible to suppress the operating part 11 from unexpectedly moving to a rotatable state.
In this way, the handlebar lock device 1 of this embodiment switches between restricting and allowing the movement of the first slider 51 depending on the position of the second slider 53, so there is no need to increase the electromagnetic force generated by the solenoid 52. This makes it possible to improve the anti-theft performance while preventing the solenoid 52 from becoming too large. Furthermore, because the solenoid 52 can be prevented from becoming too large, it is possible to prevent increases in manufacturing costs, weight, and ease of attachment to the vehicle body.

In the handle lock device 1 of this embodiment, the first slider 51 is biased toward the engaged position by the first biasing member 55. This makes it more difficult for the first slider 51 to move to the disengaged position.

The handlebar lock device 1 of the present embodiment is configured to include the second biasing member 58 that biases the second slider 53 toward the restricted position.
According to this configuration, the second slider 53 is less likely to move to the release position due to an external force input to the motorcycle, thereby making it possible to further improve theft prevention.

In the operating unit 11 of this embodiment, as the operating unit 11 rotates, the first slider 51 slides against the inner surfaces (sliding surfaces) 35a, 36a of the recesses 35, 36, thereby moving the first slider 51 from the engaged position to the disengaged position, and in the power-on position, the first slider 51 abuts against the outer peripheral surface (regulating surface) of the slider engagement portion 31b, thereby regulating the movement of the first slider 51 to the engaged position.
According to this configuration, the first slider 51 can be moved in accordance with the rotation operation of the operation unit 11, and the movement of the first slider 51 can be restricted or permitted depending on the rotation position of the operation unit 11. That is, there is no need to provide separate drive mechanisms for the two sliders 51 and 53. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in drive power and a complicated configuration that accompanies an increase in the number of sliders 51 and 53.

The handlebar lock device 1 of this embodiment is configured such that the first slider 51 and the handlebar lock mechanism 14 (cam plate 61) are linked to the operation portion 11 at different positions in the X direction.
With this configuration, it is easier to prevent the handle lock device 1 from becoming larger in size when viewed from the front in the X direction, compared to a configuration in which the first slider 51 and the handle lock mechanism 14 are connected to the operating unit 11 at the same position in the X direction.

The handlebar lock device 1 of this embodiment is configured to include a handlebar lock mechanism 14 that can be moved to a locked position that restricts steering of the motorcycle using the handlebar and an unlocked position that allows steering using the handlebar. The operation unit 11 is configured to set the handlebar lock mechanism 14 to the locked position when in the handlebar lock position P1, and to set the handlebar lock mechanism 14 to the unlocked position when in the power off position P2 or the power on position P3.
According to this configuration, as described above, the operating unit 11 can be prevented from moving unexpectedly, and therefore the handle lock mechanism 14 can be prevented from moving unexpectedly between the locked position and the unlocked position.

[Other Modifications]
Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Addition, omission, substitution, and other modifications of the configuration are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The present invention is not limited by the above description, but is limited only by the scope of the attached claims.
In the above embodiment, the authentication operation is performed by moving the operation unit 11 in the X direction, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the authentication operation may be performed by moving the operation unit 11 in the Z direction.
In the above embodiment, a configuration including the second biasing member 58 has been described, but a configuration not including the second biasing member 58 may also be used.

In the above-described embodiment, a configuration has been described in which the first slider 51 moves in the Z direction (radial direction) and the second slider 53 moves in the X direction (axial direction). However, a configuration in which the first slider 51 moves in the X direction and the second slider 53 moves in the Z direction may also be used.
In the above embodiment, the handle lock mechanism 14 and the first slider 51 are disposed at different positions in the X direction, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The handle lock mechanism 14 and the first slider 51 may be disposed at the same position in the X direction (positions offset in the Y direction or Z direction).
In the above embodiment, the first slider 51 is moved to the disengagement position in response to the rotation of the operation unit 11, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the first slider 51 may be moved toward the disengagement position in response to the movement of the second slider 53 toward the restriction release position.

In the above embodiment, a configuration in which the anti-theft driver 54 is disposed inside the case 10 has been described, but a configuration without the anti-theft driver 54 is also possible. In addition, the layout of the switch 41, solenoid 52, anti-theft driver 54, handle lock mechanism 14, etc. inside the case 10 can be changed as appropriate.

In the above-described embodiment, the vehicle operation device is described as being capable of (2) locking and unlocking the handlebars, and (3) turning on and off the power supply of the motorcycle, but is not limited to this configuration. The vehicle operation device may be provided with an opening/closing body operation permission mechanism for opening and closing a seat (opening/closing body) or a lid (opening/closing body) of a fuel filler in a scooter-type saddle-ride vehicle, for example. In this case, the opening/closing body operation permission mechanism is movable to a closed position that restricts the opening operation of the opening/closing body, and an open position that permits the opening operation of the opening/closing body. In this case, a seat open position (not shown: second position) that allows the seat or the lid of the fuel filler to be opened may be set in the operation unit between the power off position (first position) P2 and the power on position (first position) P3. Specifically, a recess corresponding to the seat open position may be formed adjacent to the recess 35 corresponding to the power off position P2 of the inner nob 31. That is, the operation unit 11 may set the opening/closing body operation permission mechanism to the closed position when in the power off position P2 or the power on position P3, and may set the opening/closing body operation permission mechanism to the open position when in the seat open position.
According to this configuration, as described above, the operating unit 11 can be prevented from shifting unexpectedly, and therefore the opening/closing body operation permission mechanism can be prevented from shifting unexpectedly between the closed position and the open position.

The vehicle operation device may include a vehicle power switch mechanism that is movable between an ON position for turning on a power system of the vehicle and an OFF position for turning off the power system. In this case, the operation unit may set the vehicle power switch mechanism to the OFF position when in a first position, and set the vehicle power switch mechanism to the ON position when in a second position.
Even in this configuration, as described above, the operation unit 11 can be prevented from shifting unexpectedly, and therefore the vehicle power switch mechanism can be prevented from shifting unexpectedly between the ON position and the OFF position.

In addition, the components in the above-described embodiments may be replaced with well-known components as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the above-described modified examples may be combined as appropriate.

1: Steering wheel lock device (vehicle operating device)
11: Operation unit 13: Operation unit lock mechanism 14: Handle lock mechanism 51: First slider 52: Solenoid 52c: Plunger 53: Second slider 55: First biasing member 58: Second biasing member O1: Rotation axis

Claims (8)

an operation unit that is rotatable between a first position that puts the vehicle in a predetermined first state and a second position that puts the vehicle in a predetermined second state different from the first state, and that operates a rotary switch mounted on the vehicle by rotating between the first position and the second position ;
an operation unit lock mechanism that is capable of engaging with and disengaging from the operation unit and switches between restricting and allowing movement of the operation unit from the first position to the second position,
The operation unit lock mechanism includes:
a first slider provided to be movable along a first direction among an axial direction along a rotation axis of the operation unit and a radial direction intersecting the axial direction between an engagement position where the operation unit engages with the operation unit and a disengagement position where the operation unit disengages from the operation unit;
a solenoid having a plunger movable along a second direction of the axial direction and the radial direction;
a second slider connected to the plunger and movable between a restricting position that restricts movement of the first slider from the engagement position toward the disengagement position and a release position that allows movement of the first slider from the engagement position toward the disengagement position. The vehicle operating device according to claim 1, further comprising a first biasing member that biases the first slider toward the engagement position. The vehicle operating device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a second biasing member that biases the second slider toward the restricted position. an operating unit rotatable between a first position that places the vehicle in a predetermined first state and a second position that places the vehicle in a predetermined second state different from the first state;
an operation unit lock mechanism that is capable of engaging with and disengaging from the operation unit and switches between restricting and allowing movement of the operation unit from the first position to the second position,
The operation unit lock mechanism includes:
a first slider provided to be movable along a first direction among an axial direction along a rotation axis of the operation unit and a radial direction intersecting the axial direction between an engagement position where the operation unit engages with the operation unit and a disengagement position where the operation unit disengages from the operation unit;
a solenoid having a plunger movable along a second direction of the axial direction and the radial direction;
a second slider connected to the plunger and movable between a restricting position that restricts movement of the first slider from the engaged position toward the disengaged position and a release position that allows movement of the first slider from the engaged position toward the disengaged position,
The operation unit includes:
a sliding surface along which the first slider slides and moves the first slider toward the disengaged position as the first slider moves from the first position to the second position;
a restricting surface that abuts against the first slider when the first slider is in the second position and restricts movement of the first slider to the engagement position. a steering wheel lock mechanism movable between a locked position that restricts steering by a steering system of the vehicle and an unlocked position that allows steering by the steering system,
The operating unit is connected to the handle lock mechanism,
5. The vehicle operating device according to claim 1, wherein the operation unit sets the handlebar lock mechanism to the locked position when in the first position, and sets the handlebar lock mechanism to the unlocked position when in the second position. The vehicle operating device according to claim 5, wherein the handle lock mechanism is connected to the operating part at a different position in the axial direction relative to the first slider. a vehicle power switch mechanism that is movable between an ON position for turning on a power supply system of the vehicle and an OFF position for turning off the power supply system;
The operation unit is connected to the vehicle power switch mechanism,
6. The vehicle operation device according to claim 1, wherein the operation unit sets the vehicle power switch mechanism to the off position when in the first position, and sets the vehicle power switch mechanism to the on position when in the second position. an opening/closing body operation permission mechanism that is movable between a closed position that restricts an opening operation of an opening/closing body of the vehicle and an open position that permits the opening operation of the opening/closing body;
The operation unit is connected to the opening/closing body operation permission mechanism,
6. The vehicle operating device according to claim 1, wherein the operating unit sets the opening/closing body operation permission mechanism to the closed position when in the first position, and sets the opening/closing body operation permission mechanism to the open position when in the second position.

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