JPH0683504U - Car steering wheel switch - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Attach multiple switches to the steering wheel of the car without disturbing the horn cap to prevent the cords from protruding. [Structure] It consists of a ring plate with a tongue fixed between the center plate of the handle and the boss body, and a switch block fixed to the side of the tongue. [Effect] The switch is stably attached to the handle,
It's not migratory.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a steering wheel switch for an automobile, and more particularly to a switch that can be mounted in contact with a central plate of the steering wheel.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 The steering wheel (commonly known as a round handle) of an automobile consists of a center plate, a wheel (ring) that is held by both hands, and spokes that connect the plate and the wheel in a Y or T shape. The plate is fixed to the steering shaft (rudder shaft) via the steering hub (boss).

A horn switch is usually provided on the upper surface of the central portion of the steering wheel. However, in recent automobiles, in addition to the horn switch, a plurality of switches such as an auto cruise control switch and a radio switch are provided on the steering wheel. Many of them have been built into the parts so that you can operate any switch by extending your finger while driving a car. Until now, the auto cruise switch was built into the horn cap, and a pad was attached to the surface of the handle, which made it impossible to use the conventional horn switch. Therefore, a device in which a film-shaped switch is attached to the pad surface has been devised.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The film-like switch described above has problems such as poor adhesion to the pad due to the material and the like, and the cord protruding from the surface in the attached state and being ugly. The present invention solves these problems.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The vehicle steering wheel switch according to the present invention comprises a ring plate with a tongue fixed between the handle central plate and the handle boss body, and a switch block fixed to the side surface of the tongue. By doing so, the switch can be securely fixed without being peeled off by the handle, and the cord does not squeeze out, thus achieving the above-mentioned object.

[0006]

【Example】

 FIG. 1 is an assembly perspective view showing a state in which a handle switch according to the present invention is incorporated between a handle and a boss body. Reference numeral 1 is a steering wheel (round handle), 2 is a spoke portion, 3 is a center plate, 4 is a steering hub (boss body), 5 is a shaft, and 6 is a horn pad. Reference numeral 7 is a ring-shaped plate of the handle switch according to the present invention, and 8 is a tongue piece attached to one side of the ring-shaped plate 7 and integrated with it. 9 is a switch block, which is designed to be fixed by inserting a tongue into the slot on its side and holding it. The ring-shaped plate 7 of the handle switch is sandwiched between the center plate 3 of the handle and the boss body 4 and overlapped with each other, and the three members are fixed by screws 10 through the through holes.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the handlebar switch according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above, and FIG. 3 is a view showing a section taken along line AA in FIG. The ring-shaped plate 7 is provided with a number of through holes 11 corresponding to the through holes of the center plate of the handle and the screw embedding holes of the boss body. The through holes 11 have some play in the circumferential direction. It has an oval shape to hold it. A plurality of switch buttons 12 such as an auto cruise control switch and a radio switch are incorporated on the upper surface of the switch block 9. The tongue piece 8 connected to the ring-shaped plate is inserted into a groove on the side surface of the switch block as shown in FIG. 3, and is fixed by screws 13 from below.

[0008]

[Effect of device]

 The present invention has the above-mentioned structure, and can be positioned correctly at the center of the handle with a slight play of the rotation angle, and can be securely fixed to the boss body. The switch block can have a sufficient dimensional allowance, and if you wire the cord on the bottom side, it will not become tedious. The steering wheel switch according to the present invention can be changed to the direction of the steering wheel at an operation angle according to the driver's preference.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an assembled perspective view of an assembly of a handle switch according to the present invention between a handle and a boss body.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an embodiment of a handle switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view part AA of the switch block of FIG.
FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Steering (round handle) 2 Spoke part 3 Center plate 4 Steering hub (boss body) 5 Shaft 6 Horn switch 7 Handle switch ring plate 8 Tongue 9 Switch block 10 Screw 11 Oval through hole 12 Switch Button 13 screw

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A switch mounted on a steering wheel for an automobile, comprising a ring plate with a tongue fixed between the center plate of the handle and the handle boss body, and a switch fixed on the side surface of the tongue. A steering wheel switch for an automobile, characterized by comprising a block.