JPS6214572Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a switch unit, and particularly to a handle switch unit fixed to a handlebar of a motorcycle.

Generally, the above-mentioned handlebar switch unit is fixed to the right handlebar 1 of a motorcycle adjacent to a grip 1a, as shown in FIG. 1, and the switch case 2 includes an upper switch case 2a and a lower switch case. 2b are assembled vertically. The upper switch case 2a houses, for example, a daymer switch (3 indicates its knob) and a lighting switch (4 indicates its knob), while the lower switch case 2b houses a horn switch (5 indicates its knob). (knob shown) and turn signal switch (6 shows its operating lever)
is stored.

By the way, in the handle switch unit having the above structure, conventionally, the connection wires for connecting to the power source and each load were introduced into the switch case 2 and then connected to the terminals of each switch by soldering.

However, the conventional method of connecting terminals and connecting wires by soldering is not only laborious, but also has the disadvantage that soldering tends to cause poor contact.

The present invention was developed in view of the above-mentioned conventional circumstances, and the switch case is composed of an upper and lower part, like the handle switch unit of the above-mentioned motorcycle, and a plurality of required switches are appropriately divided into each switch case. In a switch unit that is installed in a switch case, housing the connectors connected to the power supply and each load inside the switch case facilitates assembly and maintenance, and improves the stability of the connection between terminals and connection wires. It is ivy.

The present invention will be specifically described below with reference to an embodiment of a handlebar switch unit for a motorcycle illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3. Note that the same members as those shown in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals.

The upper switch case 2a includes a lighting switch for lighting the headlamp and small lamp, and a daymer switch for switching between high beam and low beam of the headlamp. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 3 indicates an operation knob for the daymer switch, and reference numeral 4 indicates an operation knob for the lighting switch. The daymer switch has a high beam male terminal C.
1-1, a male terminal for low beam C1-2, and a male terminal for power connection C1-3, and the lighting switch has a male terminal for small lamp C1-4, a male terminal for small lamp C1-5, and a male terminal for power connection. The terminals C1-6 are provided, and these male terminal groups C1 are arranged and fixed in two rows on a base B1 fixed to a predetermined location of the upper switch case 2a.

On the other hand, the lower case 2b includes a turn signal switch for turning on the direction indicator light and a horn switch for sounding the horn. In FIG. 2, numeral 5 represents a horn switch operating knob, and 6 represents a turn signal switch operating lever. The horn switch has a male terminal C2-4 for the horn and a male terminal C2-5 for power connection, and the turn signal switch has a male terminal C2-3 for the right lamp, a male terminal C2-1 for the left lamp, and a male terminal for power connection. The terminal C2-2 is provided, and these male terminal groups C2 are arranged and fixed in two rows on a base B2 fixed to a predetermined location of the lower switch case 2b.

As clearly shown in FIG. 3, the male terminal groups C1 and C2 are located approximately opposite each other, but they are slightly shifted so that one terminal group C1 is on the inside of the other terminal group. There is.

The connector 7 connected to the male terminal groups C1 and C2 in both the upper and lower switch cases 2a and 2b is integrally molded from synthetic resin, and as shown in FIG. 7
b are arranged adjacent to each other and connected, with their positions shifted from each other. And each housing 7
A, 7b has a plurality of terminal insertion holes 7c formed in the vertical direction, and a female terminal 11 is inserted into each terminal insertion hole 7c of the relatively lower housing 7b from above. A female terminal 10 is inserted into each terminal insertion hole 7c of the relatively upper housing 7a from below. Each female terminal 11 housed in one housing 7b corresponds to each male terminal of the male terminal group C2 in the lower switch case 2b, and each female terminal 11 has a predetermined load and a power supply. Each connecting line 9 is connected. Further, each male terminal 10 housed in another housing 7a is connected to the upper switch case 2.
Each female terminal 10 corresponds to each male terminal of the female terminal group C1 in a, and each connection wire 8 connected to a predetermined load and a power source is connected.

As shown in FIG. 3, the connector 7 having the above configuration is housed between the upper switch case 2a and the lower switch case 2b, and is connected to one housing 7a of each male terminal of the male terminal group C1 in the upper switch case 2a. The terminals of the male terminal group C2 in the lower switch case 2b are inserted into the respective terminal insertion holes 7c of the other housing 7b and fitted into the respective female terminals 10. It is fitted into the terminal 11. The connecting wires 8 and 9 are bundled and connected to each upper and lower switch case 2.
It is guided outward through openings A formed in a and 2b.

In the above embodiment, the male terminal group C1 in the upper switch case 2a is shifted inward from the male terminal group C2 in the lower switch case 2b, and the connector 7 is formed so that the two housings 7a and 7b are placed next to each other. However, the main feature of the connector of the present invention is that it is made into one integral member and the male terminals of both the upper and lower switch cases can be integrally connected. Terminal groups C1 and C2 are shifted left and right so that they face each other, while the connector is formed like a single housing, and terminal insertion holes corresponding to the male terminal groups C1 and C2 are formed in the housing in left and right sections. You may also do so.

As is clear from the above description, according to the switch unit according to the present invention, when the upper and lower switch cases are assembled vertically at the handle attachment point, for example, the connector is attached to the terminal group of one switch case, and then the By simply matching the other switch case with the former switch case, the terminal group in the latter switch case can be fitted into the terminal insertion hole of the switch case, making assembly very easy. There is no need for soldering between connecting wires and terminals as was conventionally required. Also, since the male and female terminals are connected via a connector, the contact between both terminals is stable.

In addition, by using connectors in this way, during maintenance and inspection, both the upper and lower switch cases can be separated, and at the same time, the connections between the terminals and connectors can be completely removed when they are housed in each switch case. Maintenance and inspection will also become much easier.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view generally showing the state in which the handle switch unit is attached to the handle, and Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the upper switch case, lower switch case, and connector of the handle switch unit according to the present invention, respectively. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of the assembly shown in FIGS. 2, . . . 1... Handle, 2a... Upper switch case, 2b... Lower switch case, 3... Daymer switch knob, 4... Lighting switch knob, 5... Horn switch knob, 6... Turn signal switch knob, 7... connector, 10, 11... female terminal, C1, C2... male terminal group.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] In a switch unit in which a plurality of required switches are appropriately divided and incorporated into a pair of upper and lower switch cases, the male terminal groups of the switches in each of the upper and lower switch cases are connected to the upper switch. Connect the male terminals in the case and the male terminals in the lower switch case in one place for each switch case, so that they are facing each other with some deviation, and connect the power supply to the power supply and the loads operated by each switch in the upper switch case. A group of female terminals electrically connected to the power supply and a load operated by each switch in the lower switch case are inserted and stored from the bottom upwards, while a group of female terminals electrically connected to the power supply and the loads operated by each switch in the lower switch case are inserted downwards from the top. The connectors inserted and housed are stored in a pair of upper and lower switch cases, and each male terminal of the upper switch case is inserted from above, and each male terminal of the lower switch case is inserted from below into the corresponding female terminal of the connector. A switch unit characterized by being inserted into a terminal.