KR101077442B1 - Switching device for controlling side view mirrors of a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention, the housing portion; A printed circuit board disposed in the housing part; A switch knob part movably disposed in the housing part; And a switch unit movable by the switch knob unit, wherein the switch unit comprises: a switch motion block connected to the switch knob unit and operated together, a switch shaft movable together with the switch motion block, and tilting of the switch motion block. A directional switch unit operated through movement, a select switch unit operated through an axial rotational movement of the switch motion block, and movable by a longitudinal push movement of the switch shaft and disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board Provided is a mirror switch unit having a push switch unit.

Description

Mirror switch unit {SWITCHING DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SIDE VIEW MIRRORS OF A VEHICLE}

The present invention relates to a switch, and more particularly, to a switch device capable of smoothly adjusting a side mirror of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND ART Vehicles, such as automobiles, require functions as various convenient means for allowing a user to provide a more stable and comfortable driving state beyond the function as a moving means. Accordingly, the vehicle is equipped with various convenience facilities and various switches for operating and controlling the same.

In general, when operation in opposite directions is required, a seesaw switch device or sliding switch device is used such that the vertical movement of the window corresponds to the operation of the front and rear ends, for example, opening and closing a window of a vehicle. In particular, since various switch devices and convenience facilities are installed around the driver's seat, these switch devices are required to be compact, and interference prevention between the switch devices is a necessity of the design.

As a switch device according to the prior art, a switch for operating a side mirror of a vehicle includes a folding / unfolding switch for folding / unfolding the side mirror, and a selection adjusting switch for selecting and adjusting the direction of the side mirror. Deployed.

Therefore, since the operator requires the attention of the driver before driving or while driving, not only smooth operation is easy, but also the condition for compacting the switch devices of the vehicle has been accompanied.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a mirror switch unit for side mirror adjustment, which satisfies the compactness of the device in a structure that can be easily operated without distracting the driver's attention.

The present invention for achieving the above object, the housing portion; A printed circuit board disposed in the housing part; A switch knob part movably disposed in the housing part; And a switch unit movable by the switch knob unit, wherein the switch unit comprises: a switch motion block connected to the switch knob unit and operated together, a switch shaft movable together with the switch motion block, and tilting of the switch motion block. A directional switch unit operated through movement, a select switch unit operated through an axial rotational movement of the switch motion block, and movable by a longitudinal push movement of the switch shaft and disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board Provided is a mirror switch unit having a push switch unit.

In the mirror switch unit, the switch motion block includes: a motion block shaft connected to the switch knob part, a motion block body disposed at an end of the motion block body and moving the directional switch part, the switch The shaft may be connected to the motion block shaft through the motion block body.

In the mirror switch unit, an end of the motion block body may be provided with a motion block body moving part for moving the directional switch part.

In the mirror switch unit, the directional switch unit includes: a directional plate which is in contact with the switch motion block by a tilting motion of the switch motion block, and which is operated in the longitudinal direction of the switch shaft in contact with the directional plate. A directional plunger and a directional switch operated by the directional plunger may be provided.

In the mirror switch unit, the directional plunger may include: a plural plunger body provided at one end thereof and in contact with the directional plate, and disposed at the other end of the directional plunger body to press the directional switch. And a directional plunger link connecting the directional plunger base.

In the mirror switch unit, the directional switch includes: a directional switch fixed contact disposed on the printed circuit board, a directional switch movable contact disposed at a corresponding position of the directional switch fixed contact, and the direct switch. A directional switch elastic part may be provided to elastically support the national switch movable contact and release the directional switch movable contact from the directional switch fixed contact when the pressing force through the directional plunger is removed.

In the mirror switch unit, a rubber pad may be disposed between the printed circuit board and the directional plunger, and the directional switch elastic part may be integrally formed with the rubber pad.

In the mirror switch unit, the select switch unit includes: a select block body penetrating the switch shaft and connected to the switch shaft to prevent relative rotation, and a select block guide disposed at an end of the select block body; When the switch knob portion is rotated may include a select block movable with the switch shaft, and a select switch disposed on the printed circuit board and movable by the select block guide.

In the mirror switch unit, the select block guide may include: a select block free guide projecting on an outer circumference of the select block body and maintaining a spaced state from the select switch, and the select switch when the select block body is rotated. A select block pressing guide for contacting and operating the select switch and a select block tilt guide disposed between the select block free guide and the select block pressing guide and connecting both ends may be provided.

In the mirror switch unit, the push switch unit may include a tact switch disposed on the printed circuit board.

In the mirror switch unit, the select switch unit includes: a select block body penetrating the switch shaft and connected to the switch shaft to prevent relative rotation, and a select block guide disposed at an end of the select block body; And a select block movable together with the switch shaft when the switch knob portion rotates, a select switch disposed on the printed circuit board and movable by the select block guide, and a select block mounting portion disposed on an outer circumference of the switch shaft. And a select block mounting counterpart is disposed in the select block to prevent axial relative rotation with the select block mounting unit, and the select block mounting unit and the select block mounting counterpart are movable relative to the length of the switch shaft. It may be.

The mirror switch unit according to the present invention having the configuration as described above has the following effects.

First, the mirror switch unit according to the present invention can provide a mirror switch unit, which forms an integrated operation structure and enables easy operation without generating driver's forward attention dispersion.

Second, the mirror switch unit according to the present invention can minimize the installation space by enabling a compact configuration through an integrated structure.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to one embodiment shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible. Accordingly, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the appended claims.

Hereinafter, a mirror switch unit according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1 shows a schematic perspective view of a mirror switch unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 shows a schematic exploded perspective view of a mirror switch unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 shows the present invention. A partial cross-sectional view of a directional switch of a mirror switch unit according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, and FIGS. 4 and 5 are schematic partial perspective views illustrating a directional switching operation of the mirror switch unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6 and 7 are schematic partial side views illustrating the select switching operation of a mirror switch unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mirror switch unit 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured as an independent unit or may have a structure formed integrally with the power window switch. The mirror switch unit 10 may include a housing part 100. And a printed circuit board 200, a switch knob part 300, and a switch part 400.

The housing unit 100 includes a cover housing 110 and a base housing 120. The cover housing 110 and the base housing 120 are engaged with each other to form an inner space to stably position other components. have. A cover housing through hole 111 is disposed on one surface of the cover housing 110, and a switch knob part 300 to be described below is exposed to the outside through the cover housing through hole 111. A base connector (not shown) is disposed below the base housing 120 to thereby make electrical communication with an external electric device such as a control unit or a side mirror driving motor.

The printed circuit board 200 is disposed in an inner space of the housing part 100, and the printed circuit board 200 occupies a stable mounting position in the housing part 100. The printed circuit board 200 may be in electrical communication with the base connector (not shown). The switch unit 400 of the mirror switch unit 10, which is described below when disposed together with the vehicle window switch, may be used. In addition, other electrical elements may be disposed.

The switch knob part 300 is disposed above one surface of the housing part 100 to allow the user to manipulate the mirror switch unit 10. The switch knob part 300 includes a knob body 310, a knob fastening part 320, and a knob cover 330.

The knob body 310 is formed in a ring type in which a knob body through hole 311 is disposed at the center thereof, and a knob coupling part 320 and a knob cover 330 are disposed in the knob body through hole 311. A knob body grip part 313 is disposed at an outer circumference of the knob body 310, and the knob body grip part 313 is formed in a predetermined protrusion structure to provide a user with a certain grip and prevent slippage during a predetermined rotational operation. have. The knob fastening part 320 is inserted into the knob body through hole 311, and a knob fastening body mounting part 321 is disposed at an outer lower end of the knob fastening part 320. The knob fastening body mounting part 321 forms a predetermined protruding groove structure, and the knob fastening body mounting part 321 is inserted into a groove (not shown) corresponding to the knob fastening body mounting part 321 in the knob body 310. By mounting, a predetermined fastening structure is formed. A knob fastening mounting protrusion 325 is formed on the outside of the knob fastening part 320, and the knob body 310 is provided with a knob body fastening mounting groove 315 to a corresponding position of the knob fastening mounting protrusion 325. The fastening mounting protrusion 325 forms a structure to be inserted into the knob body fastening mounting groove 315. The knob fastening mounting protrusion 325 may configure the role of the neutral indicator to allow the user to recognize the current rotation state when the user rotates the knob body 310.

The knob fastening part 327 is disposed on the side of the knob fastening part 320, and the knob body fastening is inside the knob body through hole 311 of the knob body 310 to a corresponding position of the knob fastening fixing part 327. A fixing counterpart 317 is disposed, and the knob fastening fixing unit 327 is inserted into and mounted with the knob body fastening fixing counterpart 317 to form a predetermined mounting function.

The knob cover 330 is disposed on the top of the knob body 310 to close the knob body through hole 311. A knob coupling through hole 323 is disposed at the center of the knob fastening part 320, and the knob cover 330 is closed. At the bottom of the knob cover mounting portion 331 is formed to protrude in a wedge shape. The knob cover mounting portion 331 is inserted into the knob fastening through hole 323 to form a structure that is fastened to each other. A knob cover indicator 333 is formed on one surface of the knob cover 330. The knob cover indicator 333 may allow a user to recognize a predetermined direction of the directional switch unit.

The switch unit 400 includes a switch motion block 410, a switch shaft 420, a directional switch unit 430, a select switch unit 440, and a push switch unit 450, and these components include a housing unit. It is also possible to take a configuration disposed in the interior space of the (100) and / or the switch knob unit 300. The switch motion block 410 is connected to the switch knob 300 to form a configuration that is operated together, the switch motion block 410 is received according to the predetermined operating force transmitted from the switch knob 300 to operate accordingly The driving force is transmitted to the switch unit 400.

The switch motion block 410 includes a motion block body 411 and a motion block shaft 413, where the motion block shaft 413 is connected to the switch knob part 300 and the motion block body 411 is a motion block body. It is disposed at the end of 413 and activates the directional switch section 430. Motion block body 411 according to an embodiment of the present invention is implemented in a predetermined ring plate type, the motion block shaft 413 is disposed in the center of the motion block body 411. The center of the motion block body 411 forms a penetrating structure, and a lower penetrating structure of the motion block shaft 413 also communicates with a penetrating structure formed in the center of the motion block body 411. The motion block body moving part 417 is disposed on the surface of the motion block body 411 facing the printed circuit board 200, and the motion block body moving part 417 is formed of the directional switch part 430. The directional plate 4310 may be brought into contact with and actuated.

On the other hand, the switch shaft 420 has a structure that moves with the switch motion block 410, the switch shaft 420 has a structure that is disposed perpendicular to the printed circuit board 200. The switch shaft 420 is formed of a rod type, and a motion block body mounting counterpart 422 is disposed at an upper circumference of the switch shaft 420, and a motion block is disposed on the motion block shaft 413 of the switch motion block 410. Body mounting portion 412 is disposed. That is, the switch shaft 420 is connected to the motion block body mounting counterpart 422 which penetrates or is inserted into the motion block body 411 and the motion block shaft 413 and is arranged to be engaged with the motion block body mounting part 412. To form a structure. When the switch motion block 410 engaged with the switch knob unit 300 achieves a predetermined operation through this configuration, a corresponding motion, that is, a rotational motion, a push motion, and a tilting motion may be achieved. In the present embodiment, the motion block body mounting counterpart 412 is formed in a concave structure, and the motion block body mounting part 422 is formed in a protrusion structure, which may be configured to be opposite to each other. It is possible.

Although not clearly shown here, the motion block body mounting counterpart 412 has a predetermined size in the length direction of the switch shaft 420 so that the motion block body mounting counterpart 422 is inserted into the motion block body mounting counterpart 412. When equipped with a predetermined clearance, even if the tilting movement of the switch knob unit 300 occurs, it is possible to prevent the interference between the push switch 450 and the switch shaft 420 to be described below.

When the tilting movement of the switch knob unit 300 is performed, the directional switch unit 430 may generate a predetermined electrical signal change to appropriately adjust the orientation of the side mirror (not shown) intended by the driver. The directional switch unit 430 of the present invention is operated through a tilting motion of the switch motion block 410, and the directional switch unit 430 is a directional plate 4310, a directional plunger 4320, and a directional switch. 4330. The directional plate 4310 is in contact with the switch motion block 410 by the tilting motion of the switch motion block 410, the directional plate 4310 is implemented as a rectangular plate in this embodiment. A directional plate through hole 4313 is disposed at the center of the directional plate 4310, and the switch shaft 420 is penetrated through the directional plate through hole 4313. A directional plate movable portion 4311 is disposed at the lower end of the directional plate 4310, and the directional plate movable portion 4311 is disposed at a corresponding position of the directional switch 4330, which is operated by a driver. A tilting motion is performed in the direction of the directional plate 4310 in contact with the motion block body movable part 417 of the switch motion block 410 that moves together with the knob part 300, and the tilting motion of the directional plate 4310 is performed. By this, the directional plate movable portion 4311 arranged in the corresponding direction also makes a predetermined position change with respect to the longitudinal direction of the switch shaft 420.

The directional plunger 4320 is disposed between the directional plate 4310 and the printed circuit board 200, and the directional plunger 4320 contacts the directional plate 4310 in the longitudinal direction of the switch shaft 420. Is operated. The directional plunger 4320 includes a directional plunger body 4323, a directional plunger base 4325, and a directional plunger link 4321. The plural plunger body 4323 is provided with a plurality and one end is in contact with the directional plate 4310, more specifically the directional plate movable portion 4317, the directional plunger body 4323 according to the present embodiment ) Consists of the rod type. One end of the rod-type directional plunger body 4323 is in contact with the directional plate movable part 4317, and is directed to facilitate contact between the end of the directional plunger body 4323 and the directive plate movable part 4317. An end portion of the national plunger body 4323 forms a rounding structure.

At the other end of the directional plunger body 4323, a directional plunger base 4325 is disposed. The directional plunger base 4325 may be integrally formed with the directional plunger body 4323, or may be configured as a separate object in some cases. The directional plunger base 4325 has a predetermined area larger than the contact area of the directional switch 4330, which will be described later, to smoothly transmit the pressing force transmitted through the directional plunger body 4323 to the directional switch 4330. Can be.

The plurality of directional plunger bodies 4323 and the directional plunger base 4325 are connected through the directional plunger link 4321, which is disposed between the directional plunger base 4325. . In this embodiment, the directional plunger link 4321 has a structure that is directly connected to the directional plunger base 4325, the directional plunger link is implemented in a ring type, the plunger body is provided with a mounting portion insertable Various configurations are possible in the range which takes the structure which keeps the position of a plurality of directional plunger bodies constant, such as the structure which may be taken.

The directional plunger link 4321 is formed of a predetermined elastically deformable material to allow vertical operation when the directional plunger body 4323 is operated by the directional plate 4310, but to return to its original position when the external force is removed. Take the structure to

The directional switch 4330 is disposed below the directional plunger 4320. The directional plunger 4320 is supported by the directional switch 4330 by forming a permanent contact state at the top of the directional plunger 4330. It may take the structure which becomes. The directional switch 4330 is operated by the directional plunger 4320, the directional switch 4330 is formed by a vertically pressurized movable force and forms a switch structure that is returned to its original position when the external force is removed. The directional switch 4330 is implemented with a rubber pad switch structure in this embodiment. A rubber pad 210 is disposed between the directional plunger 4320 and the printed circuit board 200, and a portion of the directional switch 4330 is disposed in the rubber pad 210. That is, the directional switch 4330 includes a directional switch fixing contact 4331, a directional switch movable contact 4333, and a directional switch elastic part 4335, and the directional switch elastic part 4335 is a rubber pad. It is formed integrally connected with 210. The directional switch fixing contact 4331 is disposed on the printed circuit board 200, and the directional switch movable contact 4333 is disposed at a corresponding position of the directional switch fixing contact 4331 and the directional switch elastic part 4335 is provided. ) Elastically supports the directional switch movable contact 4333 and releases the directional switch movable contact 4333 from the directional switch fixed contact 4331 when the pressing force through the directional plunger 4320 is removed. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the directional switch 4330 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the directional switch elastic portion 4335 is formed on the rubber pad 210, more specifically directional switch elastic The portion 4335 is formed in the rubber pad base 211 of the rubber pad 210. The rubber pad base 211 is disposed between the directional plunger base 4325 of the directional plunger 4320 and the printed circuit board 200. The directional switch elastic part 4335 is disposed on the rubber pad base 211, and the directional switch elastic part 4335 includes an elastic movable part 4335a, an elastic connection part 4335b, and an elastic support part 4335c. The directional switch movable contact 4333 is disposed on the lower surface of the elastic movable part 4335a, and the switch fixing contact 323 is disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board 200 to a corresponding position of the switch movable contact 321. The switch knob part 300 is tilted by the vertical motion of the directional switch 4330 by the vertical pressing force through the switch motion block 410, the directional plate 4310, and the directional plunger 4320. The elastic movable portion 4335a of 4335 is movable. That is, the elastic connection part 4335b forms a contact between the switch fixed contact and the switch movable contact by forming an elastic deformation and performs a predetermined switching function. When the external force transmitted to the elastic movable part 4335a is removed, the elastic connection part 4335b is provided. By the elastic restoring force of), the elastic movable portion 4335a is returned to its original position to release the contact between the directional switch fixing contact and the directional switch movable contact and return to the original position.

In the present embodiment, the directional switch is implemented as a push switch type rubber pad switch, and the directional switch of the present invention can be modified in various ways in a range driven by an external force applied vertically. That is, the directional switch may be implemented as a tact switch of a push switch type, and various modifications may be performed, such as taking a structure to form a predetermined elastic deformation.

In addition, the select switch 440 of the present invention is operated through the axial rotation of the switch motion block 410. The select switch unit 440 includes a select block 4410 and a select block switch 4420. The select block 4410 is connected to the switch knob unit 300 and the switch shaft 420 to pivotally move together and select the select block 4410. The select switch 4420 is activated by the operation of the block 4410 to generate a change in an electrical signal, and the electrical signal is in electrical communication with an external electric device through a printed circuit board.

The select block 4410 of the select switch unit 440 includes a select block body 4411 and a select block guide 4413. The select block body 4411 passes through the switch shaft 420 and the switch shaft 420. And the select block guide 4413 are disposed at an end of the select block body 4411 and move together with the switch shaft 420 when the switch knob portion 420 is rotated.

That is, the select block body through hole 4412 is disposed at the center of the select block body 4411, and the switch shaft 420 is disposed through the select block body through hole 4412 so that one end of the switch shaft 420 is switched. And is coupled to the motion block 410. However, although not clearly shown in FIG. 2, the select block body through hole 4412 has a predetermined square shape corresponding to the outer circumference of the switch shaft 420 so that the select block body 4411 may have the switch shaft 420. In addition, the outer periphery of the switch shaft 420 is configured to have a polygonal cross-section and the select block body through hole 4412 is configured to have a shape corresponding to the outer periphery of the switch shaft 420. As a result, a configuration for preventing relative rotation between the two is obtained.

Another configuration for preventing relative rotation between the switch shaft 420 and the select block body 4411 may be further provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the select block mounting portion 4415 is disposed on the outer circumference of the switch shaft 420, and the select block mounting corresponding portion is disposed at the end of the select block body 4411 to a corresponding position of the select block mounting portion 4415. 4417 is disposed. The select block mounting portion 4415 has a protrusion structure protruding from the outer circumference of the switch shaft 420, and the select block mounting corresponding portion 4417 has a shape corresponding to the select block mounting portion 4415. The select block mounting counterpart 4417 is formed at a lower end of the select block body 4411, and has a structure capable of engaging the select block mounting part 4415. Therefore, the select block mounting counterpart 4417 and the select block mounting part 4415 mesh with each other to prevent relative rotation between the two, so that the select block 4410 rotates together with the switch shaft 420 and the switch knob part 300. A predetermined selection function, that is, a selection function of selecting side mirrors on the left and right sides of the vehicle may be performed. At the same time, the select block mounting unit and the select block mounting counterpart have a predetermined stopper function, thereby allowing the vertical push operation of the switch shaft 420 for the operation of the push switch unit 450 described below. Through the reaction force, it is possible to prevent the switch shaft 420 from protruding excessively toward the switch knob part 300 side.

The select block body guide 4413 is disposed at an end of the select block body 4411, more specifically, at the bottom outer circumference thereof. The select block body guide 4413 rotates together when the select block body 4411 rotates to form a printed circuit board ( The select switch 420 disposed on the 200 is operated. The select block body guide 4413 includes a select block free guide 4413a, a select block inclination guide 4413b, and a select block pressurization guide 4413c, and the select block preguide 4413a and the select block pressurization guide 4413c. ) Forms a stepped arrangement with respect to the longitudinal direction of the select block body 4411. That is, the select block free guide 4413a is formed to protrude on the outer circumference of the select block body 4411 and is spaced apart from the select switch 4420, and the select block pressing guide 4413c is disposed in the select block body 4411. When it rotates, the select switch 4420 is brought into contact with each other to operate the select switch 4420. The select block inclined guide 4413b is disposed between the select block free guide 4413a and the select block pressing guide 4413c and connects both ends thereof. The select block inclined guide 4413b has one surface of the select block body 4411b. A predetermined inclination with respect to the longitudinal direction of the structure is achieved.

The push switch unit 450 is movable by the longitudinal push movement of the switch shaft 420 and is disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board 200. The push switch unit 450 is disposed on the printed circuit board 200. It is implemented with a tact switch that is placed. When the switch knob 300 is pressed by the driver in the vertical length direction, the switch shaft 420 connected to the switch knob 300 is vertically operated and the printed circuit is moved to a position corresponding to the end of the switch shaft 420. The tact switch type push switch 450 disposed on the substrate 200 is operated. At this time, the switch shaft 420 moves the push switch unit 450 on the printed circuit board 200 disposed below the rubber pad 210 through the rubber pad through-hole 211.

Hereinafter, an operation process of the mirror switch unit 10 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7.

As shown in FIG. 4, when an external force by the driver is not applied, a predetermined normal state is maintained. That is, the switch knob unit 300 occupies a predetermined center position so that the switch motion block 410 maintains an equilibrium state, and the switch motion block 410 is a directional plate 4310 of the directional switch unit 430 and The directional plunger 4320 is also in equilibrium and no plurality of directional switches 4430 cause any electrical signal changes. In this case, the select switch 4420 of the select switch unit 440 forms a state in which the select switch 4420 is not pressed by the select block guide 4413, which is defined as a right side mirror select state in this embodiment. This is merely an example and the present invention is not limited to this setting.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5, when the pressing force P acts on the switch knob part 300 in a predetermined direction by the driver, the switch knob part 300 is also operated. Therefore, the center line includes a line O'-O tilted by an angle θ from the center line O-O when no external force is applied. As a result, the motion block body moving part 417 formed at the lower end of the motion block body 411 of the switch motion block 410 tilts the directional plate 4310 in the selected direction and thereby the directional plunger at the corresponding position. The directional plunger body 4323 of 4320 is actuated to press the directional plunger switch 4330 (see FIG. 3) to generate a predetermined electrical signal change, which is controlled by the external electrical device through the printed circuit board 200. The orientation of the side mirror can be adjusted by operating an electric motor (not shown) for operating the side mirror.

FIG. 6 shows a schematic partial side view of the mirror switch unit in the absence of an external force, wherein the select switch 4420 implemented as a tact switch is in contact with the select block free guide 4413a of the select block guide 4413. To maintain the separation. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, when the switch knob 300 is axially rotated in the α direction by the driver, the switch shaft 420 connected to the switch knob 300 is also pivoted together. By rotating the select block body 4411 and the select block guide 4413 connected to the shaft 420, the select block inclined guide 4413b and the select block pressing guide 4413c and the select switch 4420 are pressed to select a predetermined select. Implement the switching function. Accordingly, it is determined that the driver has selected the left side mirror by the signal from the pressurized select switch 4420 in the present embodiment, and the left side according to the electrical signal generated by the operation of the directional switch unit or the push switch unit by the driver. A predetermined control signal for manipulating the mirror can be applied to an electric motor (not shown) that controls the orientation of the left side mirror.

The above embodiments are merely examples for describing the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. This is possible.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to one embodiment shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible. Accordingly, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the appended claims.

1 is a schematic perspective view of a mirror switch unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a mirror switch unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a partial cross-sectional view of a directional switch of a mirror switch unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 and 5 are schematic partial perspective views illustrating a directional switching operation of a mirror switch unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 and 7 are schematic partial side views illustrating a select switching operation of a mirror switch unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

10 ... mirror switch unit 100 ... housing unit

200 ... printed circuit board 300 ... switch knob

400 ... switch part 410 ... switch motion block

420 ... switch shaft 430 ... directional switch section

440 ... selector switch 450 ... pusher switch

Claims (11)

A housing part; A printed circuit board disposed in the housing part; A switch knob part movably disposed in the housing part; And a switch unit operated by the switch knob unit, The switch unit: A switch motion block connected to the switch knob part and operated together; A switch shaft movable with the switch motion block, A directional switch unit operated through a tilting motion of the switch motion block; A select switch unit operated through an axial rotational movement of the switch motion block; And a push switch unit which is movable by a longitudinal push movement of the switch shaft and is disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board. The method of claim 1, The switch motion block is: A motion block shaft connected to the switch knob part; A motion block body disposed at an end of the motion block body and configured to move the directional switch unit; And the switch shaft is connected to the motion block shaft through the motion block body. 3. The method of claim 2, And a motion block body moving part configured to move the directional switch part at an end of the motion block body. The method of claim 1, The directional switch unit: A directional plate contactable with the switch motion block by a tilting motion of the switch motion block; A directional plunger in contact with the directional plate and movable in the longitudinal direction of the switch shaft; And a directional switch actuated by the directional plunger. The method of claim 4, wherein The directional plunger is: A plural plunger body having a plurality thereof and having one end thereof in contact with the directional plate; A directional plunger base disposed at the other end of the directional plunger body and capable of pressing the directional switch; And a directional plunger link, said plunger link connecting said directional plunger base. The method of claim 4, wherein The directional switch is: A directional switch fixing contact disposed on the printed circuit board; A directional switch movable contact disposed at a corresponding position of the directional switch fixed contact; And a directional switch elastic part for elastically supporting the directional switch movable contact and releasing the directional switch movable contact from the directional switch fixed contact when the pressing force through the directional plunger is removed. Mirror switch unit. The method of claim 6, A rubber pad is disposed between the printed circuit board and the directional plunger, And the directional switch elastic part is integrally formed with the rubber pad. The method of claim 1, The select switch unit: A select block body penetrating the switch shaft and connected to the switch shaft to prevent relative rotation, and a select block guide disposed at an end of the select block body, and moving together with the switch shaft when the switch knob portion rotates; With the select block which becomes And a select switch disposed on the printed circuit board and movable by the select block guide. The method of claim 8, The select block guide is: A select block free guide protrudingly formed on an outer circumference of the select block body and maintaining a distance from the select switch; A select block pressurizing guide which is in contact with the select switch when the select block body rotates to move the select switch; And a select block inclined guide disposed between the select block free guide and the select block pressing guide to connect both ends thereof. The method of claim 1, And the push switch unit comprises a tact switch disposed on the printed circuit board. The method of claim 10, The select switch unit: A select block body penetrating the switch shaft and connected to the switch shaft to prevent relative rotation, and a select block guide disposed at an end of the select block body, and moving together with the switch shaft when the switch knob portion rotates; With the select block which becomes A select switch disposed on the printed circuit board and movable by the select block guide; Select block mounting portions are disposed on the outer circumference of the switch shaft, select block mounting counterparts are disposed on the select block to prevent axial relative rotation with the select block mounting portions, And said select block mounting portion and said select block mounting corresponding portion are relatively movable along the longitudinal direction of said switch shaft.

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