JPS59206243A - Combination switch for car - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operational efficiency of a turn signal switch by constructing an automatic return mechanism of the turn signal switch by an auto-canceler of an electric means for simplification. CONSTITUTION:A ring-shaped partition wall H1 is projected on the lower face of a steering handle H, and two pairs of a light-emitting element 2a and a light- receiving element 2b arranged to face to each other with the partition wall H1 to be brought between are provided at a fixed expanding angle for constructing a sensor to detect the revolution of the steering handle H. An auto-canceler 2 is constructed of the sensor part and the electric circuit part of a direction-indicating light. For turning, when an operation lever 4a is rotated in a fixed direction, the electric circuit of the auto-canceler 2 is closed to operate the direction- indicating light. After turning, when the handle H is rotated to return, the above-said electric circuit is opened by the signal from the sensor part of the auto-canceler 2 to stop the operation of the direction-indicating light.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a combination switch for an automobile, which is mounted on the lower part of the steering wheel of an automobile. That is, one switch on the control side of each bundle is required for driving the car every week and is operated relatively frequently.
This invention relates to a convenience switch for an automobile that is arranged in a cluster near a steering wheel.

Prior Art and Problems Conventionally, combination switches for automobiles have generally been mounted on the outer periphery of the steering post at the lower center of the steering handle, and, for example, turn signals in the combination switch The automatic return mechanism of the switch consists of a cancel cam that is engaged to be rotated integrally with the steering handle. By rotating the ratchet hesteering handle in a predetermined manner and engaging it, the turn signal switch is automatically returned to the neutral position and the turn signal light is turned off. The turn signal switch was automatically reset by mechanical engagement between the steering wheel and the turn signal switch, and the flashing of the direction indicator lights was stopped.

The turn signal switch is installed at the outer periphery of the steering post so that it can be mechanically engaged with the steering handle. This structure not only limits the number of parts, but also increases the space required, and there are various restrictions regarding the arrangement of various switches when combining them with other various switches, so operability is likely to be hindered. This has the drawback of increasing costs.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION The present invention was devised in view of the drawbacks of tilting. Namely, the present invention integrates an electronic auto-canceller that engages with the central lower surface of the steering wheel, and thereby prevents the steering wheel from turning. There are no restrictions on the mounting position of the signal switch, and furthermore, the turn signal switch can be easily downsized considerably, and the layout configuration with other various switches is also extremely easy, and it is simplified and has improved operability. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a combination switch for automobiles that is improved and can be manufactured at low cost.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A preferred embodiment of a combination switch for an automobile according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a support member. The support member 1 has a mounting hole 1a formed on the lower side of the central part for inserting and fixing the tip of the steering post (P), and a circular concave depression 1b formed on the opposite central part of the upper surface. At a predetermined position in the recess 1b, an auto-canceller 2 which detects the direction of rotation of the steering wheel II by intervening with the lower surface of the steering wheel II is configured to be able to be installed. Furthermore, substantially wing-shaped arm parts 1C are extended symmetrically from the center to the left and right, and various switches are installed at the tips of each arm, for example, a turn signal switch 4 and a main tamer bashing switch are attached to the right tip. The switch unit 3 includes a wiper switch 5 and a wiper switch 6, and a wiper switch 7 can be attached to the left end of the switch unit 3. Furthermore, the support member 1 to be inserted into the steering post P is fixed to a predetermined position near the center (for example, the mounting part 1
d, and an upper cover 9 and a lower cover 10, which are sandwiched and attached from the upper and lower surfaces via the support member 1, are fixed to the intermediate portions of the left and right wing-shaped arm portions 1c, for example. A mounting portion 1e through which the tightening tool 11 is inserted is formed. 2 is an auto canceller. The auto canceller 2 is used to change the direction of travel of the vehicle (steering handle H).
'& When the steering wheel rotates in a predetermined direction, the rotation direction and return rotation operation of the steering handle are electrically detected, and the electric circuit that was closed by the operation of the turn signal switch 4 is intentionally opened. be. Therefore, the auto canceller 2, for example, has a steering handle I4.
A part of the sensor includes two pairs of light-emitting elements 2a and light-receiving elements 2b, which are arranged at a 9-angle angle, and which are arranged so that a ring-shaped partition wall H protruding from the lower surface can be inserted. It is comprised of an electric circuit section that controls the signals to be derived and the signals derived by operating the turn signal switch 4, and opens and closes the operation of a direction indicator light (not shown). 3 is a switch unit. The switch unit 3 is attached to the tip of one arm 1L of the support member 1, and is provided with an operating lever 4a and an operating knob 6a.

Therefore, the operating lever 4a is configured to automatically return in the rotating operating direction, and in the rotating operating position and R of the operating lever 4a, it constitutes a turn signal switch 4 that causes the direction indicator light to blink. At the operating position R and L, where the turn signal switch 4 is activated, at the intermediate position before the turn signal switch 4, a predetermined sense of moderation is created, and the blinking of the direction indicator light for changing lanes is also possible. There is also a so-called lane change fitting groove.

That is, when the lane change operation positions RL and LL are at 16, when you release your hand from the operation lever 4a, the operation lever 4a
is configured so that it automatically returns to its original neutral position N and also stops the flashing of the direction indicator light. Release your hand and press the operating lever 4a.
Even if the vehicle is automatically returned to position N, the operation of the direction indicator lights should continue as is.
However, when the steering wheel H is rotated back, the auto-canceller 2 is activated, forming a two-system switching circuit that automatically stops the operation of the direction indicator light. Further, the operating lever 4a has a built-in cancel switch 4b at the tip end thereof, which can be used to manually stop the operation of the direction indicator light without depending on the return rotation operation of the steering handle I.

Next, the operating lever 4a'a? When the turn signal switch 4 is swung to three positions M, D, and P in the vertical direction orthogonal to the operating direction, the main lamp of the headlight (not shown) is turned on at position M. and the dimmer lamp is lit at the 9th position.

At IMF, the operating lever 4a automatically returns to its original position, and the main lamp turns ON and OFF.
It constitutes a lumen daimer bashing switch which constitutes a passing operation by repeated operation of a.

Further, the operation knob 6a of the switch unit 3 is arranged in parallel near the operation lever 4a, and for example, the operation knob 6a is arranged in the vicinity of the operation lever 4a.
, is configured to be operable in three positions: 1st stage and 2nd stage, and position 0
At 1"F, the headlight power circuit is opened, at the 1st stage position, the tail lamp (not shown) is lit, and at the 2nd stage position, the tail lamp and the headlight lamp are respectively lit. However, the Leitenges inch 6 has an operation knob ba which is pivotably supported at the center in the case 34 of the switch unit 3.
The cam disk 6b engages with the inner surface 1111 of one side and moves forward and backward by swinging the operating knob 6a to the three positions. For example, the bushing rod 60 is driven in the vertical direction, and a plurality of plate springs 6d' and 6d' are actuated to open and close an electric circuit with a fixed contact 6e. is a wiper washer switch attached to the tip of the other arm 1c of the support part 1.

The wiper washer switch 7 has an operating lever γai symmetrically to the operating lever -4a of the switch unit 3.
It is mounted in a protruding manner and is configured to be operable in four rotational operating positions, for example, OFF, NT, R, key, and OLD, in order to control the rotational speed of an automobile wiper blade (not shown). Further, when the operating lever 7a is operated in an upward direction perpendicular to the rotational movement, it is automatically returned to its original position, and is suitable for a wiper switch and a washer switch, respectively.

9 is the upper cover. ``Word Pig'' Nika, Bar 9 is,
It is attached to cover the upper surface side of the support member 1, and is combined with the lower cover 10 by sandwiching the support part side 1, and is fixed integrally with, for example, a tightening tool 11. The upper cover 9 is formed by extending four arm portions to the left and right in a wing shape, and is attached to the support member 1, and when the turn signal switch 4 is turned on, on the upper surface side of the tip on the one end side, Equipped with multiple pushbutton switches. These push button switches include, for example, the rhythm switch 9a and the accelerator switch 9.
b and set switch 9c, which constitute a switch for operating the traveling speed of the automobile.

Furthermore, a sliding resistor 9 (17) is attached to the upper surface of the other tip by protruding an operation knob 9C that allows sliding operation.

Therefore, the sliding resistor 9d is connected to the wiper switch 7.
12 is a harness, one of which is connected to each of the switches, and the other is connected to the switch. A carp and a relay 12a are provided.

Function of the present invention For example, when the operation lever 43 of the turn signal switch 4 of the combination switch is rotated in the foot direction to change the direction of the automobile,
At this point, the differential circuit of auto canceller 2 is closed through the turn signal switch, and the operating direction relay (not shown) is activated, and the corresponding direction indicator light is activated. . At this time, when + is released from operation L/cover a, the operation lever 4a is at the neutral position [! I
-N is automatically returned to N, or the electric circuit is maintained in the closed state by the operation of the auto canceller 2, and the operation of the direction indicator lamp continues. Subsequently, when the vehicle changes direction in a predetermined direction and performs a return rotation operation of the steering wheel I-1, the electric circuit is opened by a signal from a part of the sensor of the auto canceller 2, and the direction indicator lamp is activated. will be stopped.

That is, the automatic return device for the turn signal switch 4 in the combination switch of the present invention is an automatic return device in which a ring-shaped bulkhead H, which is protruded downward, is provided on the lower surface of the center of the steering wheel H, facing each other. Intervenes in a part of the sensor of canceller 2 and causes drowsy steering/・
Since this mechanism determines the direction of rotation of steering wheel 1, the mounting position of turn signal switch 4 is not restricted to the area around the central lower surface of steering wheel II, and there is no mechanical cancellation mechanism. Since this eliminates the need for the turn signal switch 4, it is extremely compact, and the location of the device can be set as desired.Thus, the combination switch for automobiles is equipped with the turn signal switch 4 and is configured with various other switches. , a support member 1 with extended arm portions 1C is provided on the left and right sides of the steering post P, and a desired downsized switch unit 3 and wiper switch 7 can be attached to both ends of the support member 1, respectively. In addition, various other switches required for driving the automobile can be attached extremely easily to the upper end surface of the upper cover 9, which covers the support member 1. It is possible to place various switches as desired1-7-) near the control panel.1
In addition, it has functions that further improve operability and allow for easy manufacturing.

Effects of the present invention J: 7)' The automatic canceller has various switches and an automatic return mechanism for the combination terminal switch integrated into the unit. Because of this, the turn signal switch can be significantly changed to I'lfj, but it is possible: ζ
1. The ends of the support member extend from side to side in the shape of 4 openings. :I
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The mechanism allows the operators of each switch to be placed near the hand of the 1-knob ring handle, which further improves operability and allows the aesthetic design to be freely applied as desired. It is possible to provide a compact and inexpensive combination switch for automobiles.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a combination switch for an automobile according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line A--A in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along arrow B-Bi in FIG. ■...Supporting member, 2...Auto canceller, 3...
Switch unit, 4・ Tarson null switch, 6
...Lighting switch, 9...Top cover, 10...
lower cover. Patent applicant Niles Parts Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Claims] Medium Automotive combination switch with a turn signal switch, main daimer patterning switch, and lighting switch on one end of the left and right sides and a wiper switch on the other end. A support member is formed by extending the arm part in the left and right direction of the steering post in the form of a wing, and an operating lever is provided at one end of the support member to be automatically returned by rotation. The turn signal switch and the operating lever are operated by the front GT operation and the direct vertical swinging operation. a switch unit equipped with a lighting switch that is operated by a moving operation; a wiper washer switch that is operated by a positioning operation on the other end side of the support member; An auto-canceller that engages with the lower surface portion and detects the rotating direction of the steering handle, and upper and lower covers that sandwich the supporting member with the upper surface 1t (u and the lower surface fHu and are fixed integrally). An automotive combination switch featuring: