JPH0346442Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a push-button switch device for opening and closing multiple windows of a car, and particularly to a push-pull switch device that can switch multiple switches with a single switch button. It is.

[Prior Art] A large number of switch devices are used in various types of equipment, and for example, push-type switch devices are often used to control vehicle power window devices.

FIG. 13 shows an arrangement diagram of a switch device used in a power window device for a vehicle, and such a control switch device is usually provided inside a door on the side of the driver's seat.

In the illustrated example, on the panel 10 there are a door lock switch device 12, a wind lock switch device 14, a driver seat side window operation switch device 16, a passenger seat side window operation switch device 18, and a driver seat rear window operation switch device. 2
0, and each operating section of the passenger seat rear window operating switch device 22 are exposed.

The driver then presses the upper part of the switch button of one of the window operation switch devices to raise and close the corresponding window.
Further, by pressing the lower part of the switch button, the corresponding window can be lowered or opened.

[Problems to be solved by the invention] Problems of the prior art However, in the case of such a conventional switch device, even when a large number of switch devices are required, it is difficult to simply arrange the switch devices in a plane. There was a problem in that the selection and operation of the switch device became complicated.

In particular, when such a switch device is used to control vehicle equipment, the driver must pay attention to the outside world while the vehicle is running, and therefore must operate the switch device blindly.

At this time, if a large number of switch devices are arranged in a planar manner, the selection of a switch device may be incorrect, resulting in unexpected malfunction of the equipment.

Therefore, in the past, as shown in Utility Model Application No. 60-73141, a window glass selection switch and a window opening/closing switch were installed to improve operability, but this did not fundamentally solve the problem. Another problem is that when the driver stops or parks the vehicle and leaves the vehicle, the operation of closing all the windows is complicated.

Purpose of the invention The present invention has been made in view of the problems of the prior art, and provides a push-button switch device that is easy to operate, does not cause erroneous operation, and can control multiple switches by operating a single switch button. There is a particular thing.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The push-type switch device for power windows according to the present invention is configured to be slidable in multiple directions and operable by pressing at each slide position in order to open and close multiple windows of an automobile. switch button and
A push-type switch device for a power window, comprising: a plurality of switches that are provided corresponding to each slide position of the switch button and can be switched by pressing the switch button located at the corresponding slide position; The button is formed to be pressable in a plurality of directions at each of the slide positions, and the switch slides as the switch button slides, and a button is formed on one surface thereof corresponding to each press operation direction of the switch button. A switch switching section for changing the electrical connection state between a plurality of external contacts into a plurality of types, and a plurality of fixed contacts provided opposite to the external contact forming surface of the switch switching section, and a plurality of fixed contacts are arranged on each slide of the switch switching section. It is characterized by consisting of a substrate provided corresponding to the position.

[Operation] Since the switch device according to the present invention has the above-described means, the operator slides the switch button in a predetermined direction and presses the switch button at the slide position.

As a result, the switch provided corresponding to the slide position is switched, and the desired control of the device is performed.

Further, when it is desired to operate the front and rear, left and right windows, or all the windows at the same time, a plurality of switches at sliding positions facing the intermediate position can be operated by positioning and pressing the switch button at an intermediate position in the sliding direction.

Here, it is possible to switch separate switches depending on the slide position of the switch button, and there is no need to arrange a large number of switch buttons on the panel as in the conventional case.

Therefore, it is possible to avoid selecting a desired switch device from a large number of switch devices, thereby preventing erroneous operation of the device.

Moreover, since only one switch button is exposed on the panel, the aesthetic appearance of the device is not spoiled.

[Embodiments] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example in which a push switch device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is used as a control device for a vehicle power window.
3. Parts corresponding to those in FIG. 3 are indicated by the reference numeral 100, and their explanation will be omitted.

A characteristic feature of the present invention is that a switch button that can be slid in multiple directions is provided, and for this reason, in this embodiment, the panel 11
It has a switch button 130 of 1 exposed above 0. The switch button 130 is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction (arrow a), the up-down direction (arrow b), and the diagonal direction (arrow c).

Therefore, the switch button 130 of the switch device according to this embodiment has three positions: an upper right position 130-1, an upper left position 130-2, and a lower right position 1, as shown in FIG.
30-3 and lower left position 130-4.

FIG. 3A shows a longitudinal sectional view taken along the line shown in FIG. 1.

As is clear from the figure, a switch button 130 that can swing clockwise (arrow d) and counterclockwise (arrow e) in the figure protrudes from the opening 110a of the panel 110. As shown in FIG. 4, the switch button 130 is connected to the switch switching unit 1.
32, and the switch switching section 13
2 is supported by a slide plate 134. The slide plate 134 is slidably supported in the gap between the back surface of the panel 110 and the retainer 136. Here, the retainer 136 has an elastic convex portion 136.
A is formed, and a plurality of concave portions 134a are provided on the back surface of the slide plate 134, and the convex portions and concave portions provide a sense of positioning and an appropriate sense of moderation to the sliding movement of the slide plate 134.

In this embodiment, the switch switching unit 132 is
Depending on the direction in which the switch button 130 swings, connections between external contacts formed on the bottom surface of the switch switching section 130 are changed. That is, FIG. 3B shows the bottom surface of the switch switching unit 132, and as is clear from the figure, the contacts 138, 140, 142,
144 are provided. In FIG. A, when the switch button 130 is swung in the direction of the arrow d, the contacts 138 and 140, the contacts 142 and 14
4 can be electrically conductive. On the other hand, when the switch button 130 is swung in the direction of arrow e, contact 1
38 and 142, and contacts 140 and 144 are made electrically conductive.

5 and 6 show the detailed structure of the switch switching section 132.

First, in FIG. 5, A is a plan view, B is a front view, C is a bottom view, D is a rear view showing the relationship with the switch button 130, and E is a right side view showing the relationship with the switch button 130. .

Further, FIG. 6 shows an exploded perspective view of the switch switching section 132.

As is clear from both figures, the switch switching section 13
2 is an upper fixed contact plate 146 and a lower fixed contact plate 1
48, right side movable contact plate 150, left side movable contact plate 1
Contains 52.

The upper fixed contact plate 146 has an external contact 1.
40, the lower fixed contact plate 148 has an external contact 14
2, the right movable contact plate 150 has an external contact 144.
However, the left side movable contact plate 152 has an external contact 13.
8 are electrically connected to each other.

Here, the movable contact 150a of the movable contact plate 150
is usually the fixed contact 146a of the upper fixed contact plate 146.
However, by swinging the switch button 130 clockwise (arrow d), the movable contact 150a of the movable contact plate 150 is pushed down and separated from the fixed contact plate 146, and the movable contact 150a of the fixed contact plate 148 is It contacts and conducts with the fixed contact 148a.

Conversely, when the switch button 130 is swung counterclockwise (arrow e), the left movable contact plate 1
The 52 movable contacts 152a are separated from the fixed contacts 146b of the fixed contact plate 146, and are brought into contact with and electrically connected to the fixed contacts 148b of the fixed contact plate 148.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the combination of external contacts to be electrically connected changes depending on the direction in which the switch button 130 is swung.

Next, FIG. 8 shows the substrate 15 in FIG.
The arrangement of fixed contacts provided on 4 and their connection states are shown.

Note that the operation positions 130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130- of the switch buttons 130 are
A substantially similar fixed contact is formed corresponding to No. 4, and in this embodiment, the function of the fixed contact for operating the side window of the driver's seat will be explained.

In FIG. 8, fixed contacts 156, 158, 160, and 162 are used to operate the side window of the driver's seat, and each of the fixed contacts 156 and 162 is connected to a window drive motor 164. Further, the fixed contact 158 is connected to the positive terminal of the power source 166, and the fixed contact 160 is connected to the negative terminal of the power source 166.

When the operator wishes to operate the side window of the driver's seat, the operator moves the switch button 130 to the upper right position in FIG. 1. Along with this, the switch switching section 132 also moves, and the external contacts 138 provided at the bottom of the switch switching section 132,
140, 142, and 144 come into contact with fixed contacts 156, 158, 160, and 162 on the substrate 154, respectively.

As mentioned above, the switch button 130
When the rocking operation is performed in the direction of arrow d in FIG.
As a result, fixed contacts 156, 158 on the board 154
The fixed contacts 160 and 162 are electrically connected to each other.

Therefore, from the power supply 166, the fixed contact 158, external contact 140, external contact 138, fixed contact 156,
Motor 164, fixed contact 162, external contact 14
4. Current is conducted through the external contact 142 and the fixed contact 160. Then, the motor 164 rotates normally,
The driving side windows will be lowered.

On the other hand, when the operator swings the switch button 130 clockwise (in the direction of arrow e in FIG. 3), the external contacts 138 and 1 of the switch switching section 132
42, the external contacts 140 and 144 are electrically connected, and current flows through the motor 164 in the opposite manner. As a result, the motor 164 rotates in reverse, raising the driving side window.

In addition, in FIG. 1, the switch button 130
is slid to the upper left position 130-2 and a predetermined swing operation is performed at this position, the motor 168
The forward and reverse rotations of the front and back windows open and close the passenger side window, and the switch button 130 moves to the lower right position 1.
When the switch button 130 is slid to the lower left position 130-3 and the switch button 130 is moved to the lower left position 130-4, the switch button 130 is slid to the lower left position 130-4 and the switch button 130 is slid to the lower left position 130-4. If the swing operation is performed in this position, the opening/closing operation of the passenger seat rear window will be performed by rotating the motor 172 in the forward and reverse directions.

As explained above, according to the switch device according to this embodiment, it is possible to control forward and reverse rotation of four motors with one switch button, and the number of switch buttons can be greatly reduced. be able to.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 9 and 10.

Note that the parts corresponding to those in the first embodiment are indicated by the reference numeral 100 and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

A feature of this embodiment is that two motors can be controlled at the same time by positioning the switch button 230, that is, the window can be opened and closed.

That is, as is clear from FIG. 9, by positioning the switch button 230 at the upper center position 230-5 and pressing the upper part of the switch button, the raising control of the driver's side window and the passenger's side window can be performed. By pressing the lower part of the switch button at this position, the lowering of each window can be controlled.

Similarly, move the switch button 230 to the lower center position 2.
30-6 and press the upper part of the switch button 230 at this sliding position, the rear side glass on both sides can be controlled to rise at the same time.
By pressing the lower part of the switch button at this position, it is possible to control the lowering of each window simultaneously.

In this embodiment, in order to control the raising and lowering of a plurality of windows by operating the position of the switch button, a fixed contact arrangement as shown in FIG. 10A and an external contact arrangement as shown in FIG. 10B are provided. .

Here, move the switch button to the top center position 230.
The state located at -5 will be explained.

As is clear from FIG. 10, similarly to the first embodiment, the motor 26 for operating the side window of the driver's seat
Fixed contacts 256, 258, 260, corresponding to 4
262 is provided, and fixed contacts 274 and 27 are provided corresponding to a motor 268 for operating the side window of the passenger seat.
6,278,280 are provided.

Further, in this embodiment, when the switch button, that is, the switch switching section 232 is located at the center position 230-5, the two fixed contacts 24 provided at the center of the bottom of the switch switching section 232
A further fixed contact 28 is placed between the fixed contacts 260 and 276 on the substrate 254 so as to make contact with the fixed contacts 260 and 276.
2,284 are provided. Here, the fixed contact 282 is similar to the fixed contacts 258 and 276, and the power supply 282 is
The fixed contact 284 is connected to the negative terminal of the power source 266, as are the fixed contacts 260 and 278.

When the switch button, that is, the switch changeover section 232 is located at the upper center position 230-5, the external contact 238 of the switch changeover section 232 contacts both of the fixed contacts 256 and 274 on the board 254. Further, the external contact 244 similarly contacts the fixed contacts 262 and 280,
The external contacts 240 and 242 are fixed contacts 28, respectively.
2,284.

In this state, when the lower part of the switch button is pressed, the external contact 238 of the switch switching section 232,
240 is electrically connected, and external contact 24
2,244 are electrically connected.

Therefore, motor 2 for operating the side window of the driver's seat
64, a fixed contact 282, an external contact 240, an external contact 238, and a fixed contact 25 are connected to the power supply 266.
6. Motor 264, fixed contact 262, external contact 2
44, the external contact 242, and the fixed contact 284, the current flows through the path.

On the other hand, the motor 26 for operating the side window of the passenger seat
Similarly, the fixed contact 282 is connected to the power source 266 at 8.
External contact 240, external contact 238, fixed contact 27
4. Motor 268, fixed contact 280, external contact 2
44, the external contact 242, and the fixed contact 284 conduct current.

Therefore, the motors 264 and 268 each rotate in the normal direction, and both windows descend.

Further, as in the first embodiment, when the upper part of the switch button is pressed, the motors 264 and 268 are reversely rotated, and both windows are raised.

As explained above, according to the switch device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to control a plurality of motors simultaneously by positioning a single switch button.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 11 and 12. Note that portions corresponding to those in the second embodiment are indicated by the reference numeral 100 and will not be described further.

What is unique about this embodiment is that while in the second embodiment the switch button can be slid to the left and right and to the center at each of the upper and lower positions, it is also possible to move the switch button at the right position 230-7 and at the center in the vertical direction. 23
0-8, and can be slid to the left position 230-9. Then, slide the switch button to the center right position, and press the upper part of the switch button at this position to control the raising of the two front and rear windows on the right side of the vehicle. When you press the lower part of the switch button at this position, the windows on the right side of the vehicle will be raised. Lowering control of the front and rear windows will be performed.

In addition, by sliding the switch button to the center position 230-8 and pressing the upper part of the switch button at this position, you can control the raising of all windows, and by pressing the lower part of the switch button. This makes it possible to control the descent of all windows.

FIG. 12A shows the arrangement of the fixed contacts provided on the board 354 in the switch device according to this embodiment, and FIG.
2 shows the arrangement of external contacts on the bottom.

As is clear from FIG. 12A, the motor 364
The fixed contact 356 corresponding to the auxiliary contact 356a
However, an auxiliary contact 362a is electrically connected to the fixed contact 362. Further, an auxiliary contact 374a is electrically connected to the fixed contact 374 corresponding to the motor 368, and an auxiliary contact 380a is electrically connected to the fixed contact 380.

Similarly, fixed contacts 38 corresponding to motor 370
6 is electrically connected to an auxiliary contact 386a, the fixed contact 388 is electrically connected to an auxiliary contact 388a, the fixed contact 390 corresponding to the motor 372 is electrically connected to an auxiliary contact 390a, and the fixed contact 392 is electrically connected to an auxiliary contact 392a. There is. And auxiliary contact 356a,
386a, auxiliary contacts 374a, 390a, auxiliary contacts 362a, 388a, auxiliary contacts 380a, 39
2a are arranged in close proximity to each other.

Further, between the fixed contacts 362 and 386, fixed contacts 394 and 396 are arranged between the fixed contacts 362 and 386.
At the center of 0,386,390 is a fixed contact 398,
Further, fixed contacts 402 and 404 are arranged between the fixed contacts 380 and 390, and the fixed contacts 3
94, 398, 402 are the positive terminals of the power source 366, and fixed contacts 396, 400, 404 are the positive terminals of the power source 366.
They are connected to the negative terminals of 6, respectively.

Therefore, according to the switch device according to this embodiment, the switch button is moved to the center right position 2 in FIG.
30-7, at this position, the external contact 338 provided at the bottom of the switch switching section 332 contacts the auxiliary contacts 356a and 386a, the external contact 340 contacts the fixed contact 394, and the external contact 342 contacts the fixed contact. At 396, external contact 344 contacts fixed contacts 362a and 388a, respectively.

Then, by operating the switch button in the same manner as in the previous embodiment, the connection state between each external contact point is changed, and the motors 364, 370 are controlled to rotate forward or reverse. As a result, the opening and closing of the right side window of the vehicle is controlled by operating a single button.

Next, the switch button is pressed up and down in Figure 11.
When located at the left and right center position 230-8, the external contact 338 connects to the auxiliary contacts 356a, 386a, 374.
a, 390a, the external contact 340 is the fixed contact 39
8, the external contact 342 is connected to the fixed contact 400, and the external contact 344 is connected to the auxiliary contacts 362a, 388a, 38
0a and 392a, respectively.

Therefore, by operating the switch button at the slide position, it is possible to control the opening and closing of all windows.

As described above, according to the switch device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to control any two windows on the front and back or left and right, or to open and close windows on all four sides by operating a single switch button.

As is clear from the embodiments described above, according to the push switch device according to the present invention, it is possible to perform switching control of a large number of switches by operating a single switch button, which improves switch operability and design. It becomes possible to improve the performance and further reduce costs.

In addition, when the push-type switch device according to the present invention is used as a control device for a vehicle power window as in the above embodiment, the window to be operated can be completely opened or closed with a single button operation. An automatic mechanism can be provided. In this case, if you use a solenoid or the like in the switch button or switch switching part and incorporate an automatic mechanism that maintains the switch on state for a certain period of time or continues the switch on state until a predetermined stop signal is detected, it is possible to use a motor for each window operation. There is no need to use an automatic mechanism every time, and the cost of the device can be significantly reduced.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, the push switch device according to the present invention is configured such that the switch button can be positioned at an intermediate position in the sliding direction, and the switch button can be positioned at an intermediate position in the sliding direction. The structure is configured so that multiple switches at sliding positions facing the intermediate position can be operated by pressing the switch button, so if you want to operate the front and rear, left and right windows, or all windows at the same time, press the switch button at the intermediate position in the sliding direction. By positioning the windows, you can operate the windows front and rear, left and right, or all the windows at the same time, thereby improving operability and reducing costs.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an external view of the switch device according to the first embodiment of the present invention when used as a control device for a vehicle power window, and Fig. 2 is an external view of the switch button of the switch device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. An explanatory diagram of the operating state; FIG. 3 is an internal structural diagram of the switch device according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the switch button portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the switch switching unit of the switch device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the circuit configuration of the switch switching section shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and FIG. 8 is a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the operation state of the switch button of the switch device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the operation state of the switch button of the switch device according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of the switch device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Explanatory diagram of the arrangement of contacts, 1st
FIG. 3 is an external view of a vehicle power window control device using a conventional switch device. 130, 230, 330...switch button,
132, 232, 332...Switch switching unit, 1
54,254,354...Substrate.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] A switch button that can be slid in multiple directions and can be pressed at each slide position in order to open and close multiple windows of an automobile, and a switch button that corresponds to each slide position of the switch button. A push-type switch device for a power window, comprising: a plurality of switches that are provided at the corresponding slide positions and can be switched by pressing the switch buttons located at corresponding slide positions; The switch slides with the sliding movement of the switch button, and electrically connects each of the plurality of external contacts formed on one surface of the switch button in accordance with each pressing direction of the switch button. A switch switching section for changing a connection state to a plurality of types; a board provided opposite to an external contact forming surface of the switch switching section, and a plurality of fixed contacts provided corresponding to each sliding position of the switch switching section; A push-type switch device for a power window, characterized by comprising: