KR102644027B1 - Vehicular multi-operating switching unit and operating module with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention includes a housing portion, a substrate disposed inside the housing, a switch shaft portion with one end accommodated in the housing and the other end exposed to the housing and movably disposed, and an output that detects axial rotation of the switch shaft portion. A multi-operating switch unit (10) for a vehicle including a rotary switch unit that detects and outputs a tilting directional operation of the switch shaft unit, a directional switch unit that detects and outputs a tilting directional operation of the switch shaft unit, and a push switch unit that detects and outputs a press-fit push operation of the switch shaft unit, A module housing 20 in which the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 is movably accommodated, a module driver 40 disposed in the module housing 20 and generating a driving force to move the module housing 20; , a module unit shuttle 30 in which the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 is accommodated and movably disposed in the module housing 20, one side of which is attached to the module driving unit 40 and the other side of the module unit shuttle An operating module (1) is provided including a module drive transmission unit (50) that is connected to (30) and transmits a driving force for moving the vehicle module housing (20).

Description

Multi-operating switch unit for vehicle and operating module having the same {VEHICULAR MULTI-OPERATING SWITCHING UNIT AND OPERATING MODULE WITH THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a switch mounted on a vehicle, which implements complex operations but has a simple and compact structure, and a module including the same.

Typically, a steering wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a steering wheel, a steering column, a steering roll connector assembly, and a multi-function switch assembly. The steering wheel is used by the driver to set the steering direction, and the rotation of the steering wheel by the driver is transmitted to the wheels through the steering column to set the steering angle of the vehicle. In addition, vehicles such as cars are required to function as various convenience means to provide users with a more stable and comfortable driving condition beyond their function as a means of transportation.

For example, the steering wheel of a recently produced vehicle is equipped with a window switch that opens and closes the windows, a steering light switch that turns the steering light on/off, an audio switch that operates the audio, a wiper switch that operates the wipers, etc., and a multi-function switch. The assembly is equipped with lights, fog lamps, wipers, various audio devices, and vehicle window switches, etc., and allows the driver to increase the operability of various devices, thereby preventing the driver from losing forward attention while operating various devices. This is the upper part of the steering wheel. Various functions are concentrated as a console switch, whether implemented as a button switch or a vehicle lever switch on the side of the steering wheel.

Recently, switches in automobiles tend to integrate switches with various functions in a complex manner. As the functions increase, the structure becomes more complex, and the possibility of malfunction due to the complex structure also increases.

In addition, the conventional vehicle switch has a structure that is always exposed to the outside, so there is a possibility of malfunction due to interference with the driver's body, and the durability of the switch is shortened due to the increased possibility of damage due to the complex structure and constant exposure, or the emotional requirements of the vehicle interior are reduced. There were aspects that made it difficult to meet the requirements.

The present invention was invented to solve the problems of the prior art, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a multi-operating switch for vehicles that improves durability and enables more accurate operation by enabling complex operation implementation through a compact and simple structure. Unit is provided.

In addition, the present invention is an operation module that has a multi-operating switch unit for vehicles with a structure that prevents malfunctions through a structure that can be retracted when inactive, minimizes or prevents the possibility of damage due to contact with the user, and satisfies the emotional needs of vehicle users. is to provide.

The present invention includes a housing portion, a substrate disposed inside the housing, a switch shaft portion whose one end is accommodated in the housing and the other end is movably disposed exposed to the housing, and a shaft rotation of the switch shaft portion is detected. A rotary switch unit for outputting an output, a directional switch unit for detecting and outputting a tilting directional operation of the switch shaft unit, and a push switch unit for detecting and outputting a press-in push operation of the switch shaft unit, wherein the directional switch unit includes: the switch A directional slide part whose position is variable within the housing part by a tilting directional operation of the shaft part, a directional switch disposed on the substrate and operated by the variable position of the directional slide part to generate a changed signal, and the director A directional return part is provided to return the shunt slide part and the switch shaft part to their original position on a plane, wherein the directional return part includes: a return plunger movably disposed in the housing part, and elastically accommodated in the housing part to make the return plunger elastically. It is provided with a return elastic part for supporting and a return groove that forms a constant contact with the return plunger and includes a position for returning the return plunger to its original position, wherein the return plunger is positioned in the axial longitudinal direction of the switch shaft with respect to the housing part. It provides a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, wherein the return groove is formed in the directional slide portion.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the housing portion includes a housing base that supports the substrate, a housing cover that engages the housing base to form an internal space and has a return mounting portion on which the return plunger is movably disposed. It may be available.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the directional slide portion includes: a directional medium slide disposed between the housing base and the housing cover and through which the switch shaft portion is disposed, and between the directional medium slide and the housing base. A directional bottom slide disposed and mounted through the outer periphery of the switch shaft portion, and a directional top slide formed on a bottom surface of the housing cover facing the directional medium slide and relatively movably engaged with the directional medium slide. It may also be provided.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, a medium upper guide is formed on one side of the directional medium slide to engage with the directional top slide, and a medium lower guide is formed on the other side of the directional medium slide, The medium lower guide may be formed to be relatively movably engaged with a bottom guide formed on the directional bottom slide.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the directional bottom slide is: a bottom in which the bottom guide is formed on one surface, the switch shaft part penetrates, and the inner surface is provided with a bottom through-hole in contact with the switch shaft part. It may be provided with a slide body, a bottom slide side on which the medium upper guide and the medium extend and the return groove is formed, and a bottom slide movable part formed on a lower part of the bottom slide body and capable of operating the directional switch. there is.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the medium upper guide and the medium lower guide may be arranged to intersect at 90 degrees when projected on the same plane.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the return groove has: a groove stable position forming a contact state with the return plunger in a normal state in which no external force is applied to the switch shaft portion, and an outer groove stable position It may include a groove moving position that is disposed and forms a contact state with the return plunger when an external force is applied to the switch shaft portion.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the bottom slide movable portion may be a protrusion extending from a lower part of the slide body, and the directional switch may be a contact switch.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the switch shaft portion includes: a switch shaft hinge disposed at one end accommodated in the housing, enabling hinge operation, and having a shaft hinge guide disposed on the outer periphery, and connected to the switch shaft hinge and having one end and a switch shaft body exposed to the housing and having a predetermined length, wherein the rotary switch portion is: disposed between the substrate and the housing portion, capable of receiving at least a portion of the switch shaft hinge, and having a shaft hinge guide and A rotary encoder having an engageable rotary encoder accommodating guide and having a plurality of rotary encoder slits on an outer circumference, the rotary encoder being disposed on the board at a predetermined distance from the rotary encoder, and the rotary encoder being on an axis together with the switch shaft portion. It may also include a rotary switch sensor that detects the number of movements of the rotary encoder slit when it rotates.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the rotary switch unit may further include a rotary detent unit that detents the rotational operation of the rotary encoder.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the rotary detent portion includes: a rotary detent disposed on a bottom of the rotary encoder, a rotary detent elastic portion accommodated in a base rotary detent receiving portion disposed in the housing portion, and A rotary detent ball may be provided, which is elastically supported by the rotary detent elastic portion and is in constant contact with the rotary detent.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the rotary detent unit includes: a rotary detent disposed on a lower side of the rotary encoder, and a leaf spring type that is fixedly mounted on the housing unit at a position corresponding to the rotary detent. The rotary detent elastic portion may be provided with a rotary detent elastic protrusion that is integrally formed with the rotary detent elastic portion and is bent and protruded to form a state of constant contact with the rotary detent.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the rotary detent portion includes: a rotary detent disposed on a lower side of the rotary encoder, and a base rotary detent disposed in the housing portion in a radial direction toward the center of the switch shaft portion. It may include a rotary detent elastic portion accommodated in the portion, and a rotary detent ball that is elastically supported by the rotary detent elastic portion and is in constant contact with the rotary detent.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the push switch unit includes: a lower side of the rotary encoder and an upper end of the rotary detent, the rotary detent in the longitudinal direction of the switch shaft unit and in the radial direction from the center of the switch shaft unit. a push detent formed in layers, at least a portion of which is disposed on the rotary encoder and a push movable part that moves vertically together with the rotary encoder when the switch shaft hinge of the switch shaft part presses the rotary encoder to move downward; , may be provided with a push switch that is disposed on the substrate and generates a changed signal when the push movable part changes position in the vertical direction.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the upper end of the base rotary detent accommodating portion facing the inside of the housing portion is chamfered to form a guide chamfering portion that excludes unwanted interference with the rotary encoder when the rotary encoder is vertically moved. There may be more available.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the push switch unit: a push holder at least partially disposed below the rotary encoder and in contact with the switch shaft hinge of the switch shaft unit to move vertically together when the switch shaft unit moves vertically. It may also include a push switch disposed on the substrate and generating a changed signal when the push holder changes position in the vertical direction, and a push return portion disposed below the push holder and elastically supporting the push holder.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the push holder includes: a push holder body that receives and contacts the switch shaft hinge, a push holder side extending from a side of the push holder body, and a push holder side extending from the push holder side to the switch shaft. It may include a push holder movable part that extends parallel to the vertical movement direction of the unit and operates the push switch when the switch shaft part moves vertically.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the push return unit includes: a push return body in contact with the push holder body, a push return side extending from a side of the push return body, and disposed on one surface of the push return side. and may include a push return rubber cap that elastically supports the push holder side.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, a push holder body through-hole is formed in the push holder body, a push return body through-hole is formed in the push return body, and a shaft hinge stopper is provided on the bottom of the switch shaft hinge. , a base push tolerance is provided at a position corresponding to the shaft hinge stopper of the housing portion, and when only an external force forming a push operation is applied to the switch shaft portion, the shaft hinge stopper can be accommodated in the base push tolerance, When an external force causing a tilting operation is applied to the switch shaft portion, the shaft hinge stopper may contact the outside of the base push tolerance to prevent the shaft hinge stopper from being received by the base push tolerance.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention includes a housing part, a substrate disposed inside the housing, a switch shaft part with one end accommodated in the housing and the other end exposed to the housing and movably disposed, A rotary switch unit that detects and outputs a shaft rotation of the switch shaft unit, a directional switch unit that detects and outputs a tilting directional operation of the switch shaft unit, and a push switch unit that detects and outputs a press-fit push operation of the switch shaft unit, The directional switch unit: a directional slide unit whose position is variable within the housing unit by a tilting directional operation of the switch shaft unit, and which is disposed on the substrate and operated by changing the position of the directional slide unit to generate a changed signal. a directional switch, and a directional return unit that returns the directional slide unit and the switch shaft unit to their original positions on a plane, wherein the directional switch includes: a directional switch housing disposed on one side of the substrate, and the director. The directional slide housing is exposed on one surface of the directional switch housing and can be contacted with the directional slide unit, and is pressed by rotating around an axis parallel to the substrate with an internal point of the directional switch housing as the center. Provides a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, characterized in that it includes a directional switch knob accommodated inside.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the directional switch knob is disposed in a radial direction from the center of the switch shaft portion, and the rotation center horizontal to the substrate is the center of the switch shaft portion in the longitudinal direction of the directional switch knob. It may also be placed on the facing end side.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, a directional switch elastic portion that provides an elastic return force to the directional switch knob inside the directional switch housing, and a directional switch operation contact operated by the directional switch knob. And, when the directional switch movable contact point is operated by the directional switch knob, it may include a directional switch fixed contact point disposed correspondingly so that it can be connected.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention includes a housing part, a substrate disposed inside the housing, a switch shaft part with one end accommodated in the housing and the other end exposed to the housing and movably disposed, A rotary switch unit that detects and outputs a shaft rotation of the switch shaft unit, a directional switch unit that detects and outputs a tilting directional operation of the switch shaft unit, and a push switch unit that detects and outputs a press-fit push operation of the switch shaft unit, The switch shaft portion 300 includes: a switch shaft hinge 310 disposed at one end accommodated in the housing, enabling a hinge operation, and having a shaft hinge guide 321 disposed on the outer periphery, and the switch shaft hinge 310 and a switch shaft body 310 with one end exposed to the housing 100 and having a preset length, wherein the rotary switch unit 400 is located between the substrate 200 and the housing unit 100. It is disposed in and has a rotary block receiving guide 413 capable of receiving at least a portion of the switch shaft hinge 310 and engaging with the shaft hinge guide 321, and has a plurality of rotary block receiving guides 413 on the outer circumference of the end facing the substrate 200. A rotary block 410 having two rotary block movable parts 415, and disposed on the bottom of the substrate 200 so as to directly contact the rotary block movable parts 415 of the rotary block 410 on the substrate, A multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, comprising a rotary switch sensor 420 that is operated by a step of the rotary block movable part 415 when the rotary block 410 rotates together with the switch shaft part 310. provides.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the rotary switch unit 400 may further include a rotary detent unit 430 that detents the rotational operation of the rotary block 410.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the rotary detent portion 430 includes: a rotary detent 431 disposed on the bottom of the rotary block, and a base rotary detent receiving portion disposed in the housing portion 100. A rotary detent elastic portion 435 accommodated in (131) and a rotary detent rod 433 that is elastically supported by the rotary detent elastic portion 435 and is in constant contact with the rotary detent 435. ) may also be provided.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the rotary detent rod 433 includes: a detent rod head 4331 that is in constant contact with the rotary detent 431, and the detent rod head 4331. It may be provided with a detent rod body 4333 connected to and having a length such that the rotary detent elastic portion 435 is disposed on the outer circumference.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the rotary detent 431 may have a curved profile.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the rotary detent 431 includes: a detent stable position 4311 where the detent load head 4331 is seated when no external force is applied, and the detent stable It is connected to the position 4311, contacts the detent rod head 4331 when an external force is applied, and guides the detent rod head 4331 to the detent stable position 4311 when the external force is removed. It may also include a detent tilt position 4313.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the push switch unit: a push holder at least partially disposed on the lower side of the substrate and in contact with the switch shaft hinge of the switch shaft unit to move vertically together when the switch shaft unit moves vertically. (610), a push switch 620 disposed on the bottom of the substrate and generating a changed signal when the push holder changes position in the vertical direction, and a push switch 620 disposed below the push holder 610 and It may also include a push return portion 630 that provides elastic support.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the push operation stroke of the push switch 620 may be larger than the operation stroke of the rotary switch 420.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the directional switch unit 500 includes: a directional slide unit 510 whose position is variable within the housing unit 100 by a tilting directional operation of the switch shaft unit 300; ) and a directional switch 560 disposed on the substrate 200 and operated by changing the position of the directional slide part 510 to generate a changed signal, the directional slide part 510 and the switch A directional return unit 550 that returns the shaft unit 300 to its original position may be provided.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the directional return unit 550 includes: a return plunger 555 movably disposed in the housing unit 100, and received in the housing unit to elastically support the return plunger. It is provided with a return elastic portion 553 that forms a state of constant contact with the return plunger and includes a position for returning the return plunger to its original position, wherein the return plunger 557 is located in the housing portion ( 100), the switch shaft portion 300 may be movable in the axial longitudinal direction, and the return groove 557 may be formed in the directional slide portion 510.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the housing portion 100 includes a housing base 130 that supports the substrate 200, engages with the housing base 130 to form an internal space, and includes the return plunger ( 555 may be provided with a housing cover 110 on which a movably disposed return mounting portion 551 is formed.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the directional slide portion 510 is: a directional medium disposed between the housing base 130 and the housing cover 110 and through which the switch shaft portion 300 is disposed. A slide 530, a directional bottom slide 540 disposed between the directional medium slide 530 and the housing base 130 and mounted through the outer periphery of the switch shaft portion 300, and the housing cover. It may be provided with a directional top slide 520 that is formed on a bottom surface facing the directional medium slide and is relatively movably engaged with the directional medium slide.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, a medium upper guide 531 is formed on one surface of the directional medium slide 530 to engage with the directional top slide 520, and the directional medium slide ( A medium lower guide 537 is formed on the other surface of 530, and the medium lower guide 537 may be formed to engage with the bottom guide 541 formed on the directional bottom slide 540 in a relatively movable manner. .

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the directional bottom slide 540 has: the bottom guide 541 formed on the one surface, the switch shaft portion 300 penetrating, and the inner surface having the switch shaft portion. A bottom slide body 544 provided with a bottom through hole 542 in contact with 300, and a bottom slide side extending from a side of the bottom slide body 544 and forming the return groove 557. (547) and a bottom slide movable part 545 formed at the lower part of the bottom slide body 544 and capable of operating the directional switch.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the medium upper guide 531 and the medium lower guide 537 may be arranged to intersect at 90 degrees when projected on the same plane.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the bottom slide side 547 is disposed at each vertex end of the bottom slide body 544, and at least one of the plurality of bottom slide sides 547 includes the return plunger ( A return dummy groove 557d that limits entry of 5655 may be disposed.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, four bottom slide sides 547 are provided, and the return dummy groove 557d may be arranged diagonally.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention includes a housing portion, a substrate disposed inside the housing, and a switch shaft portion whose one end is accommodated in the housing and the other end is exposed to the housing and movably disposed. and a rotary switch unit that detects and outputs shaft rotation of the switch shaft unit, a directional switch unit that detects and outputs a tilting directional operation of the switch shaft unit, and a push switch unit that detects and outputs a press-fit push operation of the switch shaft unit. And, the switch shaft portion 300 includes: a switch shaft hinge 310 disposed at one end accommodated in the housing, enabling hinge operation, and having a shaft hinge guide 321 disposed on the outer circumference, and the switch shaft hinge ( It has a switch shaft body 310 connected to 310, one end of which is exposed to the housing 100, and has a preset length, and the rotary switch unit 400 includes: the substrate 200 and the housing unit 100. ) is disposed between, and has a rotary block receiving guide 413 capable of receiving at least a portion of the switch shaft hinge 310 and engaging with the shaft hinge guide 321, and has an outer circumference at an end facing the substrate 200. A rotary block 410 having a plurality of rotary block movable parts 415 is disposed on the bottom of the substrate 200 to directly contact the rotary block movable part 415 of the rotary block 410 on the substrate. , the rotary block 410 includes a rotary switch sensor 420 that is operated by a step of the rotary block movable part 415 when the rotary block 410 rotates together with the switch shaft part 310, and the directional switch part ( 500) is: a directional slide part 510 whose position is variable within the housing part 100 by the tilting directional operation of the switch shaft part 300, and disposed on the substrate 200 and the directional slide part A directional switch 560 that operates by changing the position of the unit 510 to generate a changed signal, and a directional return unit 550 that returns the directional slide unit 510 and the switch shaft unit 300 to their original positions. ), and the directional return part 550 includes: a return plunger 555 movably disposed in the housing part 100, and a return elastic part accommodated in the housing part and elastically supporting the return plunger. (553) and a return groove 557 that forms a state of constant contact with the return plunger and includes a position for returning the return plunger to its original position, wherein the return plunger 557 is relative to the housing portion 100. The switch shaft portion 300 is movable in the axial longitudinal direction, the return groove 557 is formed in the directional slide portion 510, and the housing portion 100 supports the substrate 200. It is provided with a housing base 130 and a housing cover 110 on which a return mounting portion 551 is formed, which engages with the housing base 130 to form an internal space and on which the return plunger 555 is movably disposed. , the directional slide portion 510 includes: a directional medium slide 530 disposed between the housing base 130 and the housing cover 110 and through which the switch shaft portion 300 is disposed, and the director. A directional bottom slide 540 disposed between the directional medium slide 530 and the housing base 130 and mounted through the outer periphery of the switch shaft portion 300, and the directional medium slide on one side of the housing cover. It is provided with a directional top slide 520 formed on the bottom surface facing and movably engaged with the directional medium slide, and one surface of the directional medium slide 530 is engaged with the directional top slide 520. A medium upper guide 531 is formed so as to be possible, and a medium lower guide 537 is formed on the other side of the directional medium slide 530, and the medium lower guide 537 is formed on the directional bottom slide 540. ) is formed to be relatively movably engaged with a bottom guide 541 formed in the A bottom slide body 544 having a bottom through hole 542 through which the inner surface is in contact with the switch shaft portion 300, and a bottom slide body 544 extending on a side of the bottom slide body 544 and having the return groove ( 557) is provided with a bottom slide side 547 that can be formed, and a bottom slide movable part 545 that is formed in the lower part of the bottom slide body 544 and can operate the directional switch, and the bottom slide side A bottom slide side contact portion 547b in contact with the substrate 200 side is provided at the lower portion of 547, and a slide side guide 700 is provided in contact with the bottom slide side contact portion 547b on the substrate 200 side. Provides a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, characterized in that it is arranged.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the slide side guide 700 may include areas having differential heights from one surface of the substrate depending on the contact orientation of the bottom slide side contact portion 547b.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the slide side guide 700 includes: a slide side guide hub portion 710 with which the bottom slide side contact portion 547b contacts when no external force is applied to the switch shaft portion 300. ), the slide side guide positive direction portion 720 disposed on the outside of the slide side guide hub portion 710 and forming the same surface, and the slide side guide positive direction portion 720 ( 720) and a slide side guide diagonal portion 730 having a differential height step.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, a slide side guide inclined portion 740 may be inclinedly disposed between the slide side guide forward portion 720 and the slide side guide diagonal portion 730.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the slide side guide forward portion 720 may be arranged in a direction parallel to a line segment opposite the directional switch 560.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the rotary switch unit 400 may further include a rotary detent unit 430 that detents the rotational operation of the rotary block 410.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the rotary detent portion 430 includes: a rotary detent 431 disposed on the bottom of the rotary block, and a base rotary detent receiving portion disposed in the housing portion 100. A rotary detent elastic portion 435 accommodated in (131) and a rotary detent rod 433 that is elastically supported by the rotary detent elastic portion 435 and is in constant contact with the rotary detent 435. ) may also be provided.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the rotary detent rod 433 includes: a detent rod head 4331 that is in constant contact with the rotary detent 431, and the detent rod head 4331. It may be provided with a detent rod body 4333 connected to and having a length such that the rotary detent elastic portion 435 is disposed on the outer circumference.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, the rotary detent 431 may have a curved profile.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the rotary detent 431 includes: a detent stable position 4311 where the detent load head 4331 is seated when no external force is applied, and the detent stable It is connected to the position 4311, contacts the detent rod head 4331 when an external force is applied, and guides the detent rod head 4331 to the detent stable position 4311 when the external force is removed. It may also include a detent tilt position 4313.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the push switch unit: a push holder at least partially disposed on the lower side of the substrate and in contact with the switch shaft hinge of the switch shaft unit to move vertically together when the switch shaft unit moves vertically. (610), a push switch 620 disposed on the bottom of the substrate and generating a changed signal when the push holder changes position in the vertical direction, and a push switch 620 disposed below the push holder 610 and It may also include a push return portion 630 that provides elastic support.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the push operation stroke of the push switch 620 may be larger than the operation stroke of the rotary switch 420.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the medium upper guide 531 and the medium lower guide 537 may be arranged to intersect at 90 degrees when projected on the same plane.

In the vehicle multi-operating switch unit, the bottom slide side 547 is disposed at each vertex end of the bottom slide body 544, and at least one of the plurality of bottom slide sides 547 includes the return plunger ( A return dummy groove 557d that limits entry of 5655 may be disposed.

In the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle, four bottom slide sides 547 are provided, and the return dummy groove 557d may be arranged diagonally.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention includes a housing part, a substrate disposed inside the housing, a switch shaft part with one end accommodated in the housing and the other end exposed to the housing and movably disposed, A vehicle equipped with a rotary switch unit that detects and outputs a shaft rotation of the switch shaft unit, a directional switch unit that detects and outputs a tilting directional operation of the switch shaft unit, and a push switch unit that detects and outputs a press-fit push operation of the switch shaft unit. A multi-operating switch unit 10, a module housing 20 in which the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 is movably accommodated, and a driving force disposed in the module housing 20 and moving the module housing 20. A module driving unit 40 that generates a module unit shuttle 30 that accommodates the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 and is movably disposed in the module housing 20, and one side of the module driving unit 40 ) and the other side is connected to the module unit shuttle 30 to provide an operating module 1 including a module drive transmission unit 50 that transmits a driving force for moving the module housing 20.

In the operating module, the module driving unit 40 may operate according to a signal from the module operation switch 3 of the vehicle to raise and lower the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 with respect to the module housing 20. .

In the operating module, the module drive transmission unit 50 includes: a module drive pulley 51 connected to the drive shaft of the module driver 41 of the module drive unit 40, and the module drive pulley 51 on one side. A module drive belt 53 that is connected to and transmits the driving force transmitted from the module drive pulley 51, and a module that is connected to the other side of the module drive belt 53 and receives driving force from the module drive pulley 51. A driven pulley 55, a module drive transmission shaft 57 coaxially connected to the module driven pulley 55, and a module drive transmission shaft 57 disposed on the module unit shuttle 30 and connected to the module drive transmission shaft 57 to drive the module. It may also be provided with a module drive transmission shaft counterpart 59 that moves relative to the rotation of the drive transmission shaft 57.

In the operating module, a shuttle guide 33 is provided on the outside of the module unit shuttle 30 to guide the movement of the module unit shuttle 30, and the module is moved to a corresponding position of the shuttle guide 33. The housing 20 may be provided with a module housing shuttle guide counterpart 2105.

In the operating module, the shuttle guide 33 may be evenly disposed at a plurality of points along the outer circumference of the module unit shuttle 30.

The operating module may include a module limiter unit 70 that is disposed in the module housing 20 and detects movement of the module unit shuttle 30 to a limit position.

In the operating module, the module limiter unit 70 includes: a module limiter substrate 71 disposed on the module housing 20, a module limiter sensor 73 disposed on the module limiter substrate 71, and A module limiter movable part 35 disposed outside the module unit shuttle 30 may be provided at a position corresponding to the module limiter sensor 73.

In the operating module, the module limiter movable part 35 includes: an upper limiter movable part 37 disposed at the top of the module unit shuttle 30, and the module unit shuttle ( It may also include a lower limiter movable part 39 disposed at the bottom of 30).

In the operating module, a pop-up knob portion 80 that moves together with the operation of the module unit shuttle 30 and forms a user's grip may be provided at the end of the switch shaft portion 300.

In the operating module, the pop-up knob unit 80 is equipped with a conference unit that generates a signal to confirm whether or not the operation selected by the user is executed when the vehicle operating switch unit 10 is operated by the user through the pop-up knob unit. A mation switch unit 900 may be further provided.

In the operating module, the pop-up knob unit 80 may include a pop-up knob lighting unit 90 that displays an operating state, including whether the pop-up knob unit 80 can be operated.

In the operating module, the pop-up knob unit 80 includes pop-up knob housings 81, 83, and 85, and a pop-up knob substrate 82 is disposed on the pop-up knob housings 81, 83, and 85, The pop-up knob lighting unit 90 includes: a pop-up knob lighting element 99 disposed on the pop-up knob substrate 82, and a pop-up knob lighting transmission unit that transmits the light emitted from the pop-up knob lighting element 99 to the outside. It may also include (91,93,95,97).

In the operating module, the pop-up knob light transmission units (91, 93, 95, 97) include: a pop-up knob light transmission body (91) disposed inside the pop-up knob housing (81, 83, 85); A pop-up knob light transmission display unit 93 formed on one side of the pop-up knob light transmission body 91 and exposed to the outside, and a pop-up knob that prevents light flowing into the pop-up knob light transmission body 91 from being emitted to the outside. A knob light transmission grating (95) may also be provided.

In the operating module, the pop-up knob lighting element 99 is disposed on a side of the pop-up knob lighting delivery body 91, and the pop-up knob lighting element 99 is located on a side of the pop-up knob lighting delivery body 91. It may also include a pop-up knob light transmission side 97 that allows the entry of light emitted from.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention includes a housing part, a substrate disposed inside the housing, a switch shaft part with one end accommodated in the housing and the other end exposed to the housing and movably disposed, A vehicle equipped with a rotary switch unit that detects and outputs shaft rotation of the switch shaft unit, a directional switch unit that detects and outputs a tilting directional operation of the switch shaft unit, and a push switch unit that detects and outputs a press-fit push operation of the switch shaft unit. A multi-operating switch unit 10, a module housing 20 in which the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 is movably accommodated, and a driving force disposed in the module housing 20 and moving the module housing 20. A module driving unit 40 that generates a module unit shuttle 30 that accommodates the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 and is movably disposed in the module housing 20, and one side of the module driving unit 40 ) and the other side includes a module drive transmission unit 50 that is connected to the module unit shuttle 30 and transmits a driving force for moving the vehicle module housing 20, and is located at the end of the switch shaft unit 300. A pop-up knob unit 80 that operates together with the operation of the module unit shuttle 30 and forms a user's grip is provided, and the module housing 20 includes a device that determines whether the pop-up knob unit 80 can be operated. An operating module (1) is provided, characterized in that it includes a module optical unit (60) that displays an operating state.

In the operating module, the module optical unit 60 includes: a module optical substrate 61 disposed inside the module housing 20, and a module optical element disposed on one surface of the module optical substrate 61. (63) and a module optics disposed on one side of the module housing 20 so that at least a part of the surface is exposed to the outside, and emits light flowing in from the module optical element 63 through the exposed part of the surface. It may also include a transmission unit 65.

In the operating module, the module optical transmission unit 65 is implemented as a cap type having a module optical transmission through-hole 6501 formed in the center and a module optical transmission inclined unit 6503 formed at an angle on the outer periphery, The module optical transmission portion 65 includes: a module optical transmission inlet 6502 formed on the bottom side through which light emitted from the module optical element 63 flows, and a groove in the module optical transmission inclined portion 6503. It may include a module optical transmission reflection groove 6505 that is formed in a shape to reflect light flowing in from the module optical transmission inlet 6502 and transmit it to the top of the module optical transmission unit 65.

In the operating module, the module driving unit 40 may operate according to a signal from the module operation switch 3 of the vehicle to raise and lower the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 with respect to the module housing 20. .

In the operating module, the module drive transmission unit 50 includes: a module drive pulley 51 connected to the drive shaft of the module driver 41 of the module drive unit 40, and the module drive pulley 51 on one side. A module drive belt 53 that is connected to and transmits the driving force transmitted from the module drive pulley 51, and a module that is connected to the other side of the module drive belt 53 and receives driving force from the module drive pulley 51. A driven pulley 55, a module drive transmission shaft 57 coaxially connected to the module driven pulley 55, and a module drive transmission shaft 57 disposed on the module unit shuttle 30 and connected to the module drive transmission shaft 57 to drive the module. It may also be provided with a module drive transmission shaft counterpart 59 that moves relative to the rotation of the drive transmission shaft 57.

In the operating module, a shuttle guide 33 is provided on the outside of the module unit shuttle 30 to guide the movement of the module unit shuttle 30, and the module is moved to a corresponding position of the shuttle guide 33. The housing 20 may be provided with a module housing shuttle guide counterpart 2105.

In the operating module, the shuttle guide 33 may be evenly disposed at a plurality of points along the outer circumference of the module unit shuttle 30.

The operating module may include a module limiter unit 70 that is disposed in the module housing 20 and detects movement of the module unit shuttle 30 to a limit position.

In the operating module, the module limiter unit 70 includes: a module limiter substrate 71 disposed on the module housing 20, a module limiter sensor 73 disposed on the module limiter substrate 71, and A module limiter movable part 35 disposed outside the module unit shuttle 30 may be provided at a position corresponding to the module limiter sensor 73.

In the operating module, the module limiter movable part 35 includes: an upper limiter movable part 37 disposed at the top of the module unit shuttle 30, and the module unit shuttle ( It may also include a lower limiter movable part 39 disposed at the bottom of 30).

In the operating module, the pop-up knob unit 80 is equipped with a conference unit that generates a signal to confirm whether or not the operation selected by the user is executed when the vehicle operating switch unit 10 is operated by the user through the pop-up knob unit. A mation switch unit 900 may be further provided.

In the operating module, the pop-up knob unit 80 may include a pop-up knob lighting unit 90 that displays an operating state, including whether the pop-up knob unit 80 can be operated.

In the operating module, the pop-up knob unit 80 includes pop-up knob housings 81, 83, and 85, and a pop-up knob substrate 82 is disposed on the pop-up knob housings 81, 83, and 85, The pop-up knob lighting unit 90 includes: a pop-up knob lighting element 99 disposed on the pop-up knob substrate 82, and a pop-up knob lighting transmission unit that transmits the light emitted from the pop-up knob lighting element 99 to the outside. It may also include (91,93,95,97).

In the operating module, the pop-up knob light transmission units (91, 93, 95, 97) include: a pop-up knob light transmission body (91) disposed inside the pop-up knob housing (81, 83, 85); A pop-up knob light transmission display unit 93 formed on one side of the pop-up knob light transmission body 91 and exposed to the outside, and a pop-up knob that prevents light flowing into the pop-up knob light transmission body 91 from being emitted to the outside. A knob light transmission grating (95) may also be provided.

In the operating module, the pop-up knob lighting element 99 is disposed on a side of the pop-up knob lighting delivery body 91, and the pop-up knob lighting element 99 is located on a side of the pop-up knob lighting delivery body 91. It may also include a pop-up knob light transmission side 97 that allows the entry of light emitted from.

According to the present invention, a complex operation implementation is implemented to enable the driver to select or adjust electrical operations used inside the vehicle, such as a navigation device, an audio multimedia device, or an air conditioning device, by being mounted on a vehicle's interior steering wheel or console switch device. A switch unit that makes this possible can be provided.

In addition, the multi-operating switch unit for vehicles of the present invention minimizes problems with electrical wiring by minimizing components and concentrating switch sensors, etc. on a single board, thereby improving design freedom and improving assembly, resulting in increased productivity. Cost savings can be achieved.

In addition, the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle of the present invention can minimize the mounting space through a compact configuration such as the use of a single board or dividing the various operation areas, and prevents the possibility of malfunction due to interference between components. It can be minimized.

In addition, the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle of the present invention has a structure in which a switch shaft hinge is disposed at the bottom of the directional slide portion, that is, the switch shaft hinge is disposed at the bottom of the housing, and the directional slide portion and the directional switch are connected to a rotary switch. Through a structure that is placed at a higher position than the switch and push switch parts, the rotation angle around the switch shaft hinge of the switch shaft body for operation of the directional switch part is minimized, and the knob etc. placed at the end of the switch shaft body is installed in the housing. By minimizing the separation distance between the knob and the housing by preventing interference due to contact with the knob, etc., the inflow of foreign substances through the housing cover penetration hole, etc. can be prevented or minimized, and the possibility of interference with the knob, etc. It can enable compact design.

In addition, the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle of the present invention can implement a push operation through a rotary detent unit, thereby reducing the number of parts and reducing manufacturing costs, and enabling a compact configuration.

In addition, the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle of the present invention uses a rotary structure to operate the directional switch, thereby minimizing the stroke space required during the operation process, thereby minimizing the installation space and enabling a compact configuration. The possibility of malfunction due to interference between components can be prevented or minimized.

In addition, the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle of the present invention can maximize the operating stroke of the push switch unit to improve design freedom and minimize the possibility of malfunction or component damage.

In addition, the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle of the present invention can prevent the possibility of incorrect assembly and minimize manufacturing costs through the return dummy groove.

In addition, the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle of the present invention can almost uniformize the omnidirectional operation stroke that operates the directional switch portion of the switch shaft through the slide side guide, thereby preventing the formation of a sense of heterogeneity in user operation.

In addition, the operating module of the present invention pops up when activated and downloads when deactivated, thereby preventing or minimizing the possibility of interference, malfunction, or damage due to user's physical contact.

In addition, the operating module of the present invention can prevent or minimize the possibility of damage due to excessive operation in the process of popping up when activated and downloading when deactivated through the module limiter unit.

In addition, the operating module of the present invention may have a structure that achieves stable operation in the process of popping up when activated and downloading when deactivated.

In addition, the operating module of the present invention can detect and confirm the user's intention when performing a vehicle safety-related work mode to prevent the possibility of malfunction due to the user's unintentional contact through the confirmation switch unit.

In addition, the operating module of the present invention enables visual recognition of the operating state of the operation module through the module optical unit, and the module optical transmission unit of the module optical unit may be provided with a module optical transmission reflection groove to increase light efficiency.

1 is a schematic perspective view of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a schematic rotary operation operating state of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic directional tilting operation state of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a schematic push operation state of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a schematic partial cutaway perspective view of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a schematic perspective view of the switch shaft portion of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view of a rotary encoder of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a schematic partially cut away perspective view of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a schematic partially cut side view showing the operating state of the directional return unit during directional tilting of the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 11 is a schematic partial perspective view showing an operating state during a directional tilting operation of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 is a schematic perspective view showing the installation state of the directional switch of the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is a schematic partial side view showing a directional tilting operation state of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a schematic partial cutaway perspective view of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 15 is a schematic partial perspective view of the push switch portion of the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a bottom view of the directional bottom slide of the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 17 is a state diagram showing the directional tilting operation process of the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
18 to 23 are schematic partial perspective views, partial side cross-sectional views, and state diagrams of the configuration of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 24 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
25 and 26 are schematic perspective views of the directional switch of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 27 is a schematic side view of a directional switch of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 28 is a schematic side view of a simple radially operated directional switch according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 29 is a schematic partial side view of the directional switch of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
31 to 33 are schematic partial perspective views of the push switch unit and the rotary switch unit of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 34 to 37 are diagrams showing the operating state of the push switch unit of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 38 and 39 are schematic perspective views of a deformed state of the rotary detent portion of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 40 to 42 are a layout view, perspective view, and operating position relationship diagram of a slide side guide that guides in contact with the bottom slide side of a multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 43 to 45 are a perspective view, an operating state diagram, and an operating state change diagram of the operating module of the present invention.
Figure 46 is a module switch state diagram of an operating module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 47 is a schematic exploded perspective view of an operating module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 48 and 49 are diagrams showing a pop-up down operation state of an operating module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 50 and 51 are diagrams showing the operating state of the module limiter unit of the operating module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 52 to 55 are a perspective view, a configuration diagram, and an explanatory diagram of an operating state of a part of the module optical part of an operating module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 56 and 57 are a perspective view and a bottom perspective view of a portion of the pop-up knob lighting unit of the operating module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 58 and 59 are schematic bottom perspective views of the module housing body of an operating module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 60 is a perspective view of an operating module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 61 is a schematic block diagram of an operating module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. First, when adding reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that identical components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. Additionally, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

The multi-operating switch unit 10 for a vehicle of the present invention includes a housing portion 100, a substrate 200, a switch shaft portion 300, a rotary switch portion 400, a directional switch portion 500, and a push switch portion 600. ) includes. The multi-operating switch unit 10 for a vehicle of the present invention is a switch unit used in a vehicle and enables implementation of various operation states to provide various functions of the vehicle, for example, various vehicle electronics such as audio, navigation, and air conditioning equipment provided in the vehicle. It can be used to coordinate and control the operating status of devices.

The housing unit 100 includes a housing cover 110 and a housing base 130, and the housing cover 110 and the housing base 130 are coupled to each other to form an internal space. The housing base 130 forms a structure that supports the substrate 200, and the housing cover 110 is engaged and fastened with the housing base 130 to form an internal space. A housing cover through-hole 111 is formed on one side of the housing cover 110, and one end of the switch shaft portion 300, described below, is exposed to the outside in the housing cover through-hole 111 to provide operating power for users such as drivers. Make it possible.

The housing portion 100 of this embodiment further includes a housing holder 120, where the housing holder 120 is disposed between the housing cover 110 and the housing base 130, and the housing holder 120 is attached to the housing base ( It can support the substrate 200 together with 130, and the housing holder 120 separates the space formed by the housing cover 110 and the housing base 130 to form a rotary switch unit 400 and a directional switch unit. When operating 500, a space division function to prevent interference can be performed.

The substrate 200 is disposed inside the housing portion 100. Various electrical elements may be placed on the substrate 200, and these electrical elements may be connected through wiring formed on the substrate 200 or other elements, e.g. For example, it may be structured to achieve electrical communication through elements such as flexible substrates or cables. In this embodiment, the substrate 200 is implemented as a double-sided substrate so that various devices can be placed on both sides.

A substrate through-hole 202 is formed in the center of the substrate 200 to enable the switch shaft portion 300 to be disposed therethrough. A board connector 201 is formed at one end of the board 200. A connector 203 is connected to the board connector 201, and an external electrical device, such as a control unit (not shown), is connected to the board connector 203. Connections to electrical devices can be made.

The switch shaft portion 300 has a structure in which one end is accommodated in the housing portion 100 and the other end is exposed to the outside. The switch shaft portion 300 includes a switch shaft body 310 and a switch shaft hinge 320. do. The switch shaft body 310 is implemented as a rod type with a predetermined length, and the switch shaft hinge 320 is disposed at an end of the switch shaft body 310 and accommodated inside the housing portion 100. Although not shown in this embodiment, a switch knob (not shown) is mounted on the externally exposed end of the switch shaft body 310 to provide a desired operating feeling by smoothing the grip of the driver, etc.

The switch shaft hinge 320 connected to the lower end of the switch shaft body 310 takes a spherical shape in this embodiment, but may have a modified shape depending on specific design specifications. The switch shaft hinge 320 forms the center of rotation of the switch shaft portion 300. The switch shaft hinge 320 is formed on the housing holder 120 and the rotary encoder 410 of the rotary switch portion 400 to be described below. It is disposed in the space formed by the rotary encoder receiving portion 411 (see FIG. 5), and forms a structure in which the switch shaft body 310 is disposed through the housing holder through hole 121 formed in the housing holder 120. do.

Accordingly, by the user, the switch shaft body 310 performs an axial rotation movement, a tilting movement centered on the switch shaft hinge 320 of the switch shaft body 310 through horizontal pressing force, and a tilting movement centered on the switch shaft hinge 320 of the switch shaft body 310. It is possible to achieve complex movements such as press-fitting and push-fitting movements in one direction.

The position of the switch shaft hinge 320, which functions as the rotation center point of the directional tilting movement of the switch shaft body 310 according to this embodiment, is between the housing portion and the substrate, more specifically between the substrate 200 and the housing. It is disposed between the base 130, more specifically, between the housing holder 120 and the housing base 130 disposed below the substrate 200, and the directional switch unit 500 is connected to the substrate 200 and the housing base 130. The directional switch 560 of the directional switch unit 500 has a structure disposed between the housing cover 110 and is spaced apart from the switch shaft hinge 320, which is the rotation center of the switch shaft body 310, and is disposed at the top. By minimizing the directional tilting movement of the switch shaft body 310 required for operation, the separation distance from the housing cover, etc. can be minimized to prevent foreign substances from entering the interior through the housing cover, etc.

That is, FIG. 17 shows an operation state diagram of the switch shaft body and the switch shaft hinge 320 that implement a directional tilting operation, and the knob 109 is disposed at the end of the switch shaft body. In the normal state, the switch shaft body is disposed on the line O-A, and when the position for operating the directional switch 560 through the directional tilting operation of the switch shaft body of the present invention is P on the line I-I, the switch shaft body 310 The length of the switch shaft body 310 when ) reaches position P is disposed on the line O-B, with the end of the knob 109 occupying the position indicated by reference numeral Q.

On the other hand, unlike the structure of the present invention, when the switch shaft hinge occupies the virtual center point (Ovrt), the switch shaft is placed on the line Ovrt-C when the switch shaft moves to the position P required to operate the directional switch. And at this time, the end of the knob 109 occupies the position of Qvrt. When line II-II is a predetermined reference line, the distances of the ends (Q, Qvrt) of the knob 109 from line II-II in each case are expressed as L1 and L2, and L1>L2 (L1-L2=L3 >0).

That is, by minimizing the directional tilting angle required to operate the directional switch 560 through the lower arrangement structure of the switch shaft hinge, the moving distance of the knob 109 toward the housing is minimized, and from this, the knob 109 and By minimizing the separation distance between the housing portion and the housing cover, the possibility of foreign matter entering through the housing cover side can be reduced and a compact configuration can be achieved.

The rotary switch unit 400 detects the shaft rotation of the switch shaft unit 300 and transmits this as a signal to an external device such as a control unit (not shown). The rotary switch unit 400 includes a rotary encoder 410 and a rotary switch sensor 420, where the rotary encoder 410 is disposed between the substrate 20 and the housing base 130 of the housing unit 100. The switch shaft portion 300 has a structure capable of accommodating at least a portion of the switch shaft hinge 320. That is, the rotary encoder 410 includes a rotary encoder accommodating part 411. The rotary encoder accommodating part 411 is a space formed in the center of the rotary encoder 410 and is a housing disposed on the upper part of the rotary encoder 410. A mounting space is formed together with the holder 120 to enable seating of the switch shaft hinge 320.

A rotary encoder accommodating guide 413 is formed on the inner part that partitions the rotary encoder accommodating part 411 inside the rotary encoder 410, and a shaft hinge guide is formed on the outer periphery of the switch shaft hinge 320 of the switch shaft part 300. 321 is formed, and the shaft hinge guide 321 is accommodated and arranged in the rotary encoder receiving guide 413.

The rotary encoder accommodating guide 413 and the shaft hinge guide 321 have an engaged structure to prevent relative axial rotation. In this embodiment, the axes of the rotary encoder accommodating guide 413 and the shaft hinge guide 321 The direction and side switch adopts a structure that allows a certain relative movement along the axial longitudinal direction of the switch shaft body 310. That is, the rotary encoder accommodating guide 413 has a rectangular structure in the axial direction in a state in which no external force is applied to the switch shaft body 310, and is located in the circumferential direction of the rotary encoder 410 of the rotary encoder accommodating guide 413. It adopts a structure in which the length in the axial direction of the rotation axis of the rotary encoder 410 is larger than the length of the rotary encoder 410, and the length of the rotary encoder accommodation guide 413 in the circumferential direction of the rotary encoder 410 is the transverse length. A, when the length of the rotation axis of the rotary encoder 410 in the axial direction is the longitudinal length B, the aspect ratio (AR=B/A) is configured to have a value greater than 1.

A plurality of rotary encoder slits 415 are formed on the outer periphery of the rotary encoder 410, and a rotary switch sensor 420 is disposed at a position corresponding to the rotary encoder slit 415. That is, the rotary switch sensor 420 is formed as an optical sensor in this embodiment, and the rotary switch sensor 420 is disposed on the lower surface of the substrate 200. The end of the rotary encoder 410, that is, the rotary encoder slit 415, is movably disposed at a position corresponding to the rotary switch sensor 420, and the rotary encoder 410 rotates axially with the switch shaft portion 300. ) can be detected by the rotary switch sensor 420 through the number of movements of the rotary encoder slit 415 and transmitted to an external device through the substrate 200.

In order to prevent malfunctions in setting the operating state of the vehicle devices through the rotation of the switch shaft portion by preventing unwanted rotation of the rotary switch portion 400 and generating a more accurate rotation signal, the switch shaft portion 300 and A component that detents the rotational motion of the rotary encoder 410 may be further provided. That is, the rotary switch unit 400 of the present invention includes a rotary detent unit 430, which includes a rotary detent 431, a rotary detent ball 433, and a rotary detent elastic It includes a portion 435, and a base rotary detent receiving portion 131 is provided on the housing base 130 of the housing portion 100. The rotary detent elastic part 435 is accommodated and disposed in the base rotary detent receiving part 131.

The rotary detent 431 is formed on the bottom of the rotary encoder 410. It may be formed as a separate configuration and then mounted on the bottom of the rotary encoder 410. However, the rotary detent 431 in this embodiment is a rotary detent 431. It has a structure formed integrally with the bottom of the encoder 410. The rotary detent 431 may be implemented as one or more, in this embodiment, a plurality of protrusion and groove shapes and may be arranged at predetermined intervals. Although not shown in this embodiment, in some cases, a rotary stopper (not shown) to prevent excessive rotation of the rotary encoder may be further provided to form a rotation restriction area, and infinite rotation is achieved without rotation restriction, Various configurations are possible, such as a structure that initializes the rotation standard of the rotary switch sensor when the power is turned off.

A base rotary detent receiving portion 131 is formed at a corresponding position of the rotary detent 431, and a rotary detent elastic portion 435 having a coil spring structure is disposed in the base rotary detent receiving portion 131. The rotary detent elastic portion 435 elastically supports the ball-shaped rotary detent ball 433, and the rotary detent ball 433 is in constant contact with the rotary detent 431. In this embodiment, the rotary detent elastic part is implemented as a coil spring, but the rotary detent elastic part is implemented as a spiral-type leaf spring, and the punching protruding part contacts the rotary detent to achieve a detenting operation. Various configurations are possible within the scope of implementation.

Meanwhile, the directional switch unit 500 of the present invention performs the directional operation of the switch shaft unit 300, that is, the switch shaft body 310 of the switch shaft unit 300 is moved from the side around the switch shaft hinge 320. When a moving force is applied, when viewed from a parallel plane of the substrate 200, which occurs due to a tilting operation of the switch shaft portion 300, movement in one direction on the plane is detected and output.

The directional switch unit 500 includes a directional slide unit 510, a directional switch 560, and a directional return unit 550. The position of the directional slide unit 510 is variable within the housing unit 100 by the tilting directional operation of the switch shaft unit 300, and the directional slide unit 510 moves on a plane parallel to the substrate 200. By performing the movement, a directional tilting movement of the directional switch unit 500 can be achieved, in which the tilting movement of the switch shaft unit is converted into a plane movement on a plane parallel to the substrate.

The directional switch 560 is placed on the substrate 200 and is operated by changing the position of the directional slide part 510 to generate a changed signal. In this embodiment, the directional switch 560 is implemented as a contact switch. Various modifications are possible depending on design specifications.

The directional switch 560 is disposed on one side of the substrate 200, on the upper surface facing the housing cover 110 of the substrate 200, and can be placed and operated in the upper area divided by the housing holder 120. forms a structure.

Meanwhile, the directional slide unit 510 according to the present invention includes a directional top slide 520, a directional medium slide 530, and a directional bottom slide 540, where the directional medium slide 530 is a housing. It is disposed between the base 130 and the housing cover 110, more specifically between the housing cover 110 and the housing holder 120, and a medium through hole 533 is provided in the center of the directional medium slide 530. This allows the switch shaft portion 300 to penetrate the switch shaft body 310.

In addition, a medium side 535 is formed on the side of the directional medium slide 530, and the medium side 535 forms a groove removed on the side of the directional medium slide 530 to form the directional return portion described below. Interference with elements can be excluded.

The directional medium slide 530 forms a predetermined plate structure, and the directional medium slide 530 is provided with a medium upper guide 531 and a medium lower guide 537, and the medium upper guide 531 is a directional It is formed on one side of the medium slide 530, that is, one side facing the housing cover 110, and the medium lower guide 537 is formed on the lower side of the directional medium slide 530, that is, one side facing the housing holder 120. . The directional top slide (520, see dotted line in FIG. 13) is formed on one side of the housing cover 110 on the bottom facing the directional medium slide 530 and is relatively movably engaged with the directional medium slide 530. The directional top slide 520 is engaged with the medium upper guide 531 of the directional medium slide 530 to form a structure capable of relative movement, so that the directional medium slide 530 is a medium upper guide inside the housing portion 100. It makes it possible to achieve movement on a horizontal plane in the longitudinal direction of (531) and the directional top slide (520).

In this embodiment, the directional top slide 520 has a groove shape and the medium upper guide 531 has a protrusion shape, but various modifications are possible, such as the two having opposite configurations.

In addition, a medium lower guide 537 is formed on the other side, that is, the bottom side, of the directional medium slide 530. The medium lower guide 537 is a bottom guide ( 541) and forms a structure that is relatively movably engaged. In this embodiment, the medium lower guide 537 has a protrusion structure and the bottom guide 541 has a groove structure, but the opposite structure may be formed.

The directional bottom slide 540 includes a bottom slide body 544, a bottom slide side 547, and a bottom slide movable part 545. The bottom slide body 544 has the bottom guide 541 described above on one side. is formed, and a bottom through hole 542 is formed in the center. The bottom through hole 542 has a concentric structure with the medium through hole 533, but the inner diameter of the bottom through hole 542 has a smaller value than the inner diameter of the medium through hole 533. The bottom through hole 542 The inner diameter of the switch shaft portion 300 has a value approximate to the diameter of the switch shaft body 310, so that the inner surface of the bottom through hole 542 is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the switch shaft body 310, so that the switch shaft portion 300 ), the directional bottom slide 540 can achieve a directional tilting movement that moves on a horizontal plane together.

A bottom slide protrusion 543 may be formed on one surface of the bottom slide body 544 to form a point contact structure that minimizes the contact surface with the directional medium slide 530 disposed on the upper surface, thereby reducing contact resistance. there is. In this embodiment, a structure in which a protrusion structure is formed on the bottom slide body side is adopted, but modifications such as a structure disposed on the directional medium slide side are possible.

The bottom slide side 547 has a structure extending to the side of the bottom slide body 544. In some cases, it may be formed as a separate piece and fastened to the bottom slide body. The bottom slide side 547 is formed at a position corresponding to the medium side 535, and a return groove 557 described below is formed in the bottom slide side 547.

The bottom slide movable part 545 is formed in the lower part of the bottom slide body 544, and when the directional bottom slide 540 performs a directional tilting movement, the bottom slide movable part 545 moves through the bottom through hole 542 on the substrate. The directional switch 560, which is disposed at equal intervals on the nearby outer climbing mirror, can be activated. In this embodiment, the directional switch 560 is implemented as a contact switch, and the bottom slide movable part 540 forms a protruding structure that enables contact with the directional switch 560. In this embodiment, four directional switches 560 are provided, and the bottom slide movable part 545 forms a rectangular protrusion structure with four movable surfaces corresponding thereto, and each assigned movable surface is a directional switch 560. ) is contacted to generate a changed signal output of the directional switch 560. In more detail, as shown in FIG. 16, the bottom slide movable part 545 is disposed on the bottom of the directional bottom slide 540. The bottom slide movable part 545 is formed in a square protrusion structure, but operates smoothly when contacted. It may be formed as a structure having a predetermined curved arc shape to prevent deterioration of durability of the directional switch through stable contact and separation during directional operation.

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the directional switch has been described as a horizontally moving directional switch that is pressed in the radial direction from the center of the switch shaft, but the directional switch of the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle of the present invention is pressed in the radial direction. It is not limited to movement. In other words, the directional bottom slider performs a horizontal movement in a radial direction, but the directional switch of the present invention is not necessarily limited to a configuration that performs a horizontal movement.

24 to 27 show another example of the directional switch of the present invention. To facilitate understanding of the invention, drawing symbols and names are kept the same. The directional switch 560 includes a directional switch housing 561 and a directional switch knob 563, and the directional switch contacts 565 and 567 disposed inside the directional switch housing 561 are the directional switch knob. It operates through (563).

The directional switch housing 561 is disposed on one side of the substrate 200, and is preferably arranged at equal intervals with the switch sharp 300 as the center.

The directional switch housing 561 includes a directional switch housing cover 5611 and a directional switch housing body 5613, where the directional switch housing cover 5611 and the directional switch housing body 5613 are engaged with each other. It has a structure in which an internal space is formed and at least a part of the directional switch knob 563, etc., is accommodated and arranged in the internal space.

In this embodiment, the directional switch housing 561 has a structure including a directional switch housing cover 5611 and a directional switch housing body 5613, but in some cases, only the directional switch housing cover is on one side of the substrate. A variety of configurations are possible depending on the design specifications, such as a structure that can be fixedly mounted, or a structure in which the directional switch housing body and the substrate are integrated and formed by injection.

A directional switch housing knob through hole 5612 is disposed on one side of the directional switch housing 561 in the same direction as the side toward which the substrate 200 faces.

The directional switch knob 563 is disposed on the directional switch housing 561 so that at least a portion of it can be exposed on one surface of the directional switch housing. The exposed portion of the directional switch knob 563 has a structure that allows contact with the directional slide portion. The directional switch knob 563 has a structure that can be rotated around an axis parallel to the substrate 200 with the inner point of the directional switch housing 561 as the center.

As shown in FIG. 27, the directional switch knob 563 is exposed and disposed on one surface of the directional switch housing knob through-hole 5612 in a normal state in which no external force is applied. When the bottom slide movable part 545 of the directional bottom slide 540 of the directional slide part moves horizontally on a plane parallel to the substrate, the directional switch knob 563 is centered around the internal one point of the directional switch housing 561. It rotates and enters the inside of the directional switch housing 561.

The point at which the directional switch knob 563 rotates, that is, the pivot point of the directional switch knob 563, is disposed on the end side toward the center of the switch shaft 300. More specifically,

The directional switch knob 563 is disposed in a radial direction from the center of the switch shaft 300. That is, the directional switch knob 563 is disposed longitudinally in a radial direction from the center of the switch shaft 300. The directional switch knob 563 is disposed perpendicular to the substrate 200 and It has a structure that rotates around a rotation axis disposed horizontally, and the rotation center of the directional switch knob 563 is the center of the switch shaft, not the radially far side in the longitudinal direction of the directional switch knob 563. It is placed on the facing end side. That is, as shown in FIG. 27, the directional switch knob 563 has a structure in which it is rotatably arranged around CI rather than CO. By using this radial inner point as the center of rotation, it is possible to improve the design freedom of the directional switch itself by enabling gradual rotation of the directional switch knob with respect to the movement of the bottom slide movable part of the directional slide part.

In addition, a directional switch elastic portion 564 and a directional switch contact portion 565 and 567 are provided to return to the original position when the external force applied to the directional switch knob 563 is removed. The directional switch elastic portion 564 and the direct switch contact portion 565 and 567 are provided. The directional switch contact portions 565 and 567 may be disposed inside the directional switch housing.

Figure 29 shows an example of the directional switch elastic portion and the directional switch contact portion of the present invention. That is, the directional switch elastic portion 564 provides an elastic return force to the directional switch knob 563 inside the directional switch housing 561, and the directional switch elastic portion 564 provides an elastic return force to the directional switch knob 563 ( 563) may have a structure that is directly connected to the center of rotation (CI). That is, in this embodiment, the directional switch elastic portion 564 is implemented as a torsion spring to support the initial elastic force of the directional switch knob 563 and to return the directional switch knob 563 to its original position by a restoring force when the external force is removed. Take structure.

The directional switch contact portions 565 and 567 include a directional switch movable contact 565 and a directional switch fixed contact 567.

The directional switch movable contact point 565 is operated by the directional switch knob 563. The directional switch movable contact point 565 may have a structure disposed on the bottom of the directional switch knob 563.

The directional switch fixed contact point 567 is arranged to be accessible when the directional switch movable contact point 565 is operated by the directional switch knob 563. The directional switch fixed contact point 567 is connected to the directional switch housing. A structure may be adopted to achieve electrical communication with an external electric device, etc. through the board 200 through a connector (not shown) of a modular directional switch formed on the body 5613. Additionally, in some cases, as described above, when the directional switch housing body and the substrate are integrated and insert-molded, the directional switch fixing contact may also be formed integrally with the substrate.

In this way, the directional switch knob 563 has a structure that is exposed on one side parallel to the substrate and moves in a rotational manner, so that the stroke space (dc, Figures 27 and 28) required by simple movement in the radial direction is By significantly reducing the operating space compared to (reference), a more compact device configuration is possible.

The directional tilting movement of the directional slide unit 510, that is, the directional tilting movement, which is a horizontal sliding movement on a horizontal plane due to the tilting movement of the switch shaft, is relative to the directional top slide, directional medium slide, and directional bottom slide. This can be achieved through exercise, such as the relative movement between the directional top slide and the medium upper guide, and the relative movement between the medium lower guide and the bottom guide. In this embodiment, the medium upper guide and the medium lower guide have a structure in which the directions of their respective lengths are intersected by 90 degrees when projected on the same plane, so that the movement to a certain position on the horizontal plane of the directional tilting movement is substantially achieved. It can also be made possible.

Meanwhile, as described above, the directional switch unit 500 includes a directional return unit 550, which is the directional slide unit 510 after removing the external force applied to the switch shaft unit. And the switch shaft portion 300 is returned to its original position on a plane. The directional return portion 550 includes a return elastic portion 553, a return plunger 555, and a return groove 557, and the return plunger 555 is movably received in the housing portion 100. That is, a return mounting portion 551 is formed on the housing cover 110 of the housing portion 100, and a return plunger 555 is movably accommodated in the return mounting portion 551. The return plunger 555 is formed as a rod type, and the end of the return plunger 555 is disposed toward the return groove 557. A return elastic portion 553 is disposed on the return mounting portion 551 where the return plunger 555 is disposed. The return elastic portion 553 is supported by one inner surface of the return mounting portion 551 and the other end is supported by the return plunger 555. The return plunger 555 is elastically supported against the housing cover 110 by contacting the outer peripheral surface of the .

The return groove 557 forms a constant contact state with the return plunger 555, and in the normal state when external force is removed, the return plunger 555 is returned to its original position through interaction with the return plunger 555 and the return elastic portion 553. Returns, ultimately returning the directional slide part 510 to its original position. The return plunger 555 is connected to the axis of the switch shaft body 310 of the switch shaft part 300 from the return mounting part 551 of the housing part 100. It is arranged to be elastically supported by a return elastic portion 553 so as to be movable in the axial direction parallel to the longitudinal direction, and a return groove 557 is formed on the bottom slide side 547 of the directional bottom slide 540.

The return groove 557 includes a groove stable position 558 and a groove moving position 559. The groove stable position 558 is such that no external force is applied to the switch shaft body 310 of the switch shaft portion 300. In a normal state, it is in contact with the end of the return plunger 555, and the groove moving position 559 is disposed outside the groove stable position 558 and the switch shaft body 310 of the switch shaft portion 300. When an external force is applied and the switch shaft body 310 moves laterally from the center position, it forms a contact state with the return plunger 555.

Through this simple operation of the directional return unit 550, when the external force component perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the switch shaft body 310 is applied and then removed, the switch shaft body 310 can stably return to its original position. there is.

The push switch unit 600 of the present invention detects and outputs a press-fit push operation of the switch shaft unit 300. The push switch unit 600 includes a push holder 610, a push switch 620, and a push return unit 630. is provided.

At least a portion of the push holder 610 is disposed below the rotary encoder 410 and contacts the switch shaft hinge 320 of the switch shaft portion 300 to move vertically together when the switch shaft portion 300 moves vertically. . The push switch 620 may be implemented with an optical sensor. In this embodiment, the description is focused on the case where it is implemented as an optical sensor, but in some cases, various modifications are possible, such as a non-contact magnetic sensor switch and a magnet structure.

When the push switch holder 620 changes position in the vertical direction, it is operated by the push switch holder 620 to generate a changed signal. The push switch 620 is connected to the bottom of the substrate 200 by the rotary switch sensor 420. placed nearby. The push return unit 630 is disposed at the lower part of the push holder and elastically supports the push holder 610 to return the push holder 610 to its original position when the external force applied to the push holder 610 is removed.

More specifically, the push holder 610 includes a push holder body 611, a push holder side 615, and a push holder movable part 617. The push holder body 611 has a push holder body through hole 613 in the center. It can be provided with a structure in which the shaft hinge stopper 325 of the switch shaft hinge 320 is disposed through the push holder body through hole 613. The push holder side 615 extends from the side of the push holder body 611 to the outside of the push holder body 611, and a push holder movable part 617 is disposed on the push holder side 615. The push holder movable portion 617 is formed to extend parallel to the vertical movement direction of the switch shaft portion 310 from the push holder side 615 and operates the push switch 620 when the switch shaft portion 300 is vertically moved. The push holder movable part 617 extends upward toward the substrate 200, and when no external force is applied, the end of the push holder movable part 617 is connected to the light receiving part (not shown) and the light emitting part of the push switch 620. (not shown), and when a push press force is applied and the push holder movable part 617 moves, it is spaced apart from the push switch 620 to generate a predetermined signal change.

After the external force is removed, a push return unit 630 is further provided to return the push switch unit 600 to its original position. The push return unit 630 includes a push return body 631, a push return side 633, and Includes a push return rubber cap (635). The push return body 621 has a predetermined ring shape with a push return body through hole 632 formed in the center, which enables the shaft hinge stopper 325 to move.

It is disposed at the lower part of the push holder body 611 and has a structure capable of contacting the push holder body 611. A push return side 633 extends from the outer periphery of the push return body 621, and a push return rubber cap 635 is disposed to protrude from one surface of the push return side 633. The push return body, push return side, and push return rubber cap can be integrated or form a structure fastened to each other, and various modifications are possible.

The push return rubber cap 635 elastically supports the push holder side 615 and returns the push holder to its original position when the vertical pressing force is removed.

In addition, when returning to the original position through the push return unit, a guiding component may be further provided to ensure a stable return to the original position of the push holder. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, a base push guide 133 is formed on the inside of the housing base 130, and the side end of the push holder movable part 617 is inserted along the base push guide 133 to ensure stable relative vertical movement. A structure can be formed.

Meanwhile, a structure may be further provided to prevent signal output confusion from occurring when two unwanted operations are implemented simultaneously, for example, a push operation and a directional tilting operation. That is, the base push tolerance 135 is formed at a position corresponding to the shaft hinge stopper 325 formed on the bottom of the switch shaft hinge 320, and the base push stopper 137 is formed on the outer periphery of the base push tolerance 135. is formed The base push tolerance has a predetermined groove structure, and allows accommodation of the shaft hinge stopper 325 disposed at the bottom of the switch shaft hinge 320 when performing a push operation. On the other hand, when a press-fitting force in the axial longitudinal direction is applied to the switch shaft body during a directional tilting operation, the shaft hinge stopper 325 forms a structure capable of contacting the base push stopper 137 to prevent the press-fit operation of the switch shaft body. there is.

Meanwhile, in the above embodiment, the case where the rotary detent part of the rotary switch part is disposed on the bottom of the rotary encoder has been described, but the structure of the rotary detent part according to the present invention is not limited to this. 18 to 23 show other examples of the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle of the present invention.

18 and 19 show a modified example of the rotary detent portion 430b. That is, the rotary detent portion 430b has a structure in which it is detented from the lower side, unlike in the previous embodiment. The rotary detent portion 430b includes a rotary detent 431, a rotary detent elastic portion 433, and a rotary detent elastic protrusion 435. The rotary encoder 410 is the same as in the previous embodiment, but has a rotary detent The detent 431 has a structure disposed on the lower side of the rotary encoder 410, the rotary detent is formed with one or more protrusion/groove structures, and the rotary detent elastic portion 433 is located on the housing portion 100. It is mounted on the housing base 130, and the rotary detent elastic part 433 is implemented as a leaf spring type. That is, the rotary detent elastic portion 433 is formed of an elastic piece having a predetermined elastic force, such as a metal plate, and the rotary detent elastic protrusion 435 is integral with the rotary detent elastic portion 433. It is formed by protruding and bending at the center of the rotary detent elastic portion 433 and is in constant contact with the rotary detent 431.

One or more rotary detent elastic parts 433 and rotary detent elastic protrusions 435 may be provided. In this embodiment, in addition to smooth detent operation, the rotary encoder 410 is not tilted to one side when rotating. To form a stable support state, three rotary detent elastic parts 433 and rotary detent elastic protrusions 435 are arranged in equal angles on a plane parallel to the rotation axis of the rotary encoder.

In addition, Figures 20 to 23 show another modified example in which a detent operation in response to rotation of the rotary encoder is performed on the lower side of the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle of the present invention. A plurality of rotary encoder slits 415 are formed on the outer periphery of the rotary encoder 410, and a rotary switch sensor 420 is disposed at a position corresponding to the rotary encoder slit 415.

The rotary detent unit 430a prevents unwanted rotation of the rotary switch unit and generates a more accurate rotation signal to prevent malfunctions and provide a sense of operation in setting the operating status of the vehicle devices through the rotation of the switch shaft unit. , to detent the rotational movement of the switch shaft portion 300 and the rotary encoder 410, the rotary detent portion 430a includes a rotary detent 431a, a rotary detent ball 433a, and a rotary detent elastic portion ( 435a).

The housing base 130 of the housing portion 100 is provided with base rotary detent receiving portions 131a and 132a. The base rotary detent receiving portions 131a and 132a are formed in the radial direction on the lower side of the housing base 130. A detent holder 436a is inserted into the base rotary detent receiving portions 131a and 132a, One end of the rotary detent elastic portion 435a is in contact with the base rotary detent receiving portions 131a and 132a, more specifically, the inside of the detent holder 436a, and the other end of the rotary detent elastic portion 435a is in contact with the rotary detent elastic portion 435a. It is in contact with the detent ball 433a, and the rotary detent elastic portion 435a provides a predetermined elastic force to the rotary detent ball 433a to ensure constant contact between the rotary detent ball 433a and the rotary detent 431a. forms a structure.

That is, the base rotary detent receiving portions 131a and 132a are provided with a base rotary detent receiving portion holder through hole 132a and a base rotary detent receiving portion guide 131a. The base rotary detent receiving portion guide 131a ) is formed on the inner side of the lower side of the housing base 130, and the base rotary detent accommodating portion holder through hole 132a is formed on the lower side of the housing base 130 of the base rotary detent accommodating guide 131a. It is formed to penetrate the housing base 130 on the outside. The detent holder 436a is provided with a detent holder mounting portion 347a, and the detent holder mounting portion 347a is inserted into the base rotary detent receiving portion holder through hole 132a so that the detent holder 346a is mounted on the housing base ( 130) to form a stable mounting state.

The base rotary detent accommodating guide 131a forms a tube structure extending from the inner surface of the housing base 130 toward the center of the housing base 130. The base rotary detent accommodating guide 131a has both ends By forming this open structure, it facilitates the insertion, arrangement, and assembly process of the rotary detent elastic portion 435a, enables stable compression operation of the rotary detent elastic portion 435a, and enables the rotation of the rotary detent ball 433. By accommodating at least a portion of the rotary detent ball 433, a stable operating state can be enabled through constant contact with the rotary detent 431a formed on the lower side of the rotary encoder 410. A guide protrusion 136 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the base rotary detent accommodating guide 131a, and a detent holder mounting accommodating portion 438a is provided on the detent holder mounting portion 437a of the detent holder 436a. The protrusion 136 may engage with the detent holder mounting portion 438a to prevent the detent holder 346a from being undesirably separated from the housing base 130.

To elaborate on the detent structure, the rotary detent 431 is the lower side of the rotary encoder 410, more specifically, the lower part of the rotary encoder 410, and has an outer peripheral surface perpendicular to the radial direction from the rotation center of the rotary encoder 410. It takes the structure formed in . The rotary detent 431 may have a structure arranged at predetermined intervals. Although not shown in this embodiment, in some cases, a rotary stopper (not shown) to prevent excessive rotation of the rotary encoder may be further provided to form a rotation restriction area, and infinite rotation is achieved without rotation restriction, Various configurations are possible, such as a structure that initializes the rotation standard of the rotary switch sensor when the power is turned off.

Meanwhile, when such a rotary detent part is configured to be arranged in the radial direction, the rotary detent part may additionally implement a push return function. That is, in this case, another example of the present invention may be to convert the push switch unit into a more simple structure, and may form a structure in which the rotary switch unit and the push switch unit are integrated.

In the previous embodiment, the push switch unit includes a push holder 610, a push switch 620, and a push return unit 630. In the present embodiment, the push switch unit includes a push switch, a push movable unit, and a push detent. In the embodiment, the return function of the push return unit is replaced by the rotary detent unit together with the push detent unit, the rotary encoder slit (protrusion) performs the function of the push movable unit, and the rotary switch performs the switching detection function of the push switch. You can also take a structure that does.

That is, the push movable part is disposed on the rotary encoder, especially at the top, and when the switch shaft hinge of the switch shaft part moves downward by pressing the rotary encoder, it moves vertically together with the rotary encoder to generate a signal change in the push switch placed on the board. In this embodiment, the rotary encoder slit functions as a push movable part, and the rotary switch functions as a push switch.

The push detent 630a is formed on the lower side of the rotary encoder 410a and at the top of the rotary detent 431a. The push detent 630a is formed in layers with the rotary detent 431a in the longitudinal direction of the switch shaft portion 300 and in the radial direction from the center of the switch shaft portion 300. That is, when viewed from the plane through which the rotational axis of the switch shaft portion 300 passes, the plane in which the push detent 630a is placed and the plane in which the rotary detent 431a is placed are different, and the push detent 630a is A structure is formed in which the plane on which the rotary detent 431a is disposed faces the housing cover 110 rather than the plane on which the rotary detent 431a is disposed.

In this embodiment, the rotary switch 420 can additionally perform the function of a push switch. When the switch shaft part 300 is vertically pressed through a push operation, the position of the rotary encoder slit that functions as the push movable part is. The change causes a signal change in the rotary switch, which functions as a push switch. At this time, since the on/off cycle of the signal through the push operation shows a different aspect from the change in the on/off cycle of the signal in a typical rotary operation, a configuration may be taken to detect the input state of the push operation by distinguishing this. However, this is an embodiment of the present invention and various configurations are possible depending on the case. That is, although a configuration in which the push switch unit and the rotary switch unit are integrated is described in FIGS. 20 to 23, the rotary encoder slit 415 generates a signal change in the push switch, but a push switch separate from the rotary switch is further provided. Various configurations are possible depending on design specifications, such as a configuration in which, in addition to the push detent, a separate push switch and a separate push movable part are provided separately from the rotary switch and the rotary encoder slit.

Through this embodiment configuration, when the switch shaft portion 300 is vertically pressed, the lower side of the rotary encoder 410a, which moves together, is in constant contact with the rotary detent ball 433a and the rotary detent 431a. In this state, the rotary detent ball 433a is released from contact with the rotary detent 431a and forms a contact state with the push detent 630a. At this time, a detent boundary 631a is formed between the rotary detent 431a and the push detent 630a, so that the user can easily tactilely detect the change to the push operation. That is, the detent boundary 631a is disposed between the rotary detent 431a and the push detent 630a to form a curvature or protrusion that is different from the two, so that when switching from the normal position to the push operation by vertical pressure, It can enable operator recognition through tactile changes.

In the case of the push detent 630a, an inclined surface arrangement structure with a predetermined curvature is formed on the lower side of the rotary encoder 410 to form an unstable state, so that when the vertical pressing force is removed, the push pressing state is maintained by the restoring force of the rotary detent portion. It can escape and return to its original position. At least a portion of the push movable part that operates the push switch is disposed on the top of the rotary encoder 410, and when the switch shaft hinge of the switch shaft part presses the rotary encoder to move downward, it moves vertically together with the rotary encoder. In this embodiment, The rotary encoder slit 415 is configured to replace the function of the push movable part, and the rotary switch performs the function of the push switch that generates a change in the electrical signal by the push movable part. That is, the push switch is placed on the substrate 200 and generates a changed signal when the push movable part 610a changes position in the vertical direction. As mentioned above, in this embodiment, the push switch is connected to the rotary switch sensor 420 and formed as a whole. In some cases, when a push switch is provided separately from the push rotary switch sensor, a separate push switch moving part may be further provided.

In addition, the end of the base rotary detent accommodating guide 131a may be further provided with another configuration, for example, a configuration to prevent unnecessary interference with the rotary encoder and achieve smooth operation during the push operation. That is, the upper end of the inner end of the base rotary detent accommodating guide 131a toward the center of the housing base 130 is further provided with a guide chamfering portion 134a that is removed and chamfered, and such a guide chamfering portion ( By forming a structure in which the upper end of the base rotary detent accommodating guide 131a is removed through 134a), at least a portion of the upper surface of the rotary detent ball 433a is exposed, making it easier and more appropriate to connect with the push detent 630a. It is also possible to form a contactable state.

As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, when a vertical external force is applied to the switch shaft portion, the rotary encoder 420 moves vertically and at the same time, a push detent that performs a push detent operation with respect to the vertical movement of the switch shaft portion. The portion shares a configuration with the rotary detent portion, and the rotary detent ball 433a is moved vertically through a push operation from a state in contact with the rotary detent 431, so that the rotary detent ball 433a is connected to the rotary detent 431. The contact state is released and a contact state with the push detent 630a is formed, and in this process, the contact state changes beyond the detent boundary 631a, thereby providing a predetermined detent feeling to the operator.

In the above embodiments, the rotary switch unit has been described focusing on the case where it is implemented as an encoder type, but the present invention is not limited to this and various modifications are possible. That is, Figure 30 shows an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the multi-operating switch unit for a vehicle of the present invention.

The same reference numerals and names are used for the same components described above for the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10, duplicate descriptions are replaced with the above, and the differences are mainly described.

The rotary switch unit 400 in this embodiment is implemented as a direct contact type switch. The rotary encoder described by reference numeral 410 in the previous embodiment is replaced by the rotary block 410 in this embodiment.

That is, the rotary switch unit 400 includes a rotary block 410 and a rotary switch sensor 420, and the rotary block 410 is disposed between the substrate 200 and the housing unit 100.

The rotary block 410 has a structure capable of accommodating at least a portion of the switch shaft hinge 310. In addition, a rotary block receiving guide 413 is provided inside the rotary block 410, and the rotary block receiving guide 413 can engage with the shaft hinge guide 321.

In addition, the rotary block 410 of this embodiment has a plurality of rotary block movable parts 415 at the end facing the substrate 200, that is, at the top. The rotary block movable part 415 has a protrusion or groove shape toward the substrate 200, and the rotary block movable part 415 forms a direct contact with the rotary switch sensor 420, which will be described later.

The rotary switch sensor 420 is disposed on the bottom of the substrate 200 and is in direct contact with the rotary block movable part 415 of the rotary block 410, and the rotary block 410 rotates together with the switch shaft part 310. It is operated by the level difference of the rotary block movable part 415. That is, the rotary block movable part 415 is formed in a stepped structure with a predetermined height, and the rotary block movable part 415 disposed at the top of the rotary block 410, which moves by rotation of the switch shaft part 300, has a predetermined height. The on/off state of the rotary switch sensor 420 can be switched depending on the position at which the switch shaft portion 300 rotates.

A plurality of such rotary block movable parts 415 and rotary switch sensors 420 may be arranged along the circumference of the rotary block to check for malfunction signals from one rotary switch sensor to enable more accurate implementation of rotary operation signals. .

In addition, as in the previous embodiment, this embodiment may also further include a rotary detent portion 430 that allows tactile recognition of the rotation of the switch shaft portion when the rotary switch portion is operated.

The rotary detent unit 430 detents the rotational movement of the rotary block 410, that is, detents the rotational movement of the rotary block 410 by rotation of the switch shaft unit 300. The rotary detent unit 430 ) includes a rotary detent 431, a rotary detent elastic portion 435, and a rotary detent rod 433.

The rotary detent 431 is disposed on the bottom of the rotary block, the rotary detent elastic portion 435 is accommodated in the base rotary detent receiving portion 131 disposed in the housing portion 100, and the rotary detent rod ( 433) is elastically supported by the rotary detent elastic portion 435 and is in constant contact with the rotary detent 435.

In the previous embodiment, a ball-type rotary detent ball was used, but in this embodiment, the assembly difficulties of the ball-type can be resolved through the rotary detent rod 433.

The rod-type rotary detent rod 433 includes a detent rod head 4331 and a detent rod body 4333. The detent rod head 4331 is in constant contact with the rotary detent 431. The detent rod body 4333 is connected to the detent rod head 4331 and has a length such that the rotary detent elastic portion 435 is disposed on the outer circumference.

This embodiment is not limited to providing the simple, repetitive detentating tactile sensation of the previous embodiment, but can adopt a method of providing various profiles. That is, the rotary detent 431 according to this embodiment has a curved profile.

As shown in FIGS. 30, 32, and 33, the curved profile type rotary detent 431 includes a detent stable position 4311 and a detent tilt position 4313.

In the detent stable position 4311, the detent rod head 4331 is seated when no external force is applied. The detent inclined position 4313 is connected to the detent stable position 4311, and when an external force is applied, the detent rod head 4331 contacts the detent rod head 4331 when the external force is removed. It guides you to the stable position (4311). In this way, beyond the scope of providing a simple detent tactile sensation, the contact position of the detent stable position 4311 and the detent tilt position 4313 changes depending on the presence or absence of external force, and then the operation of the rotary detent unit occurs when the external force is removed. This allows the rotation of the switch shaft part to return to its original position.

Meanwhile, the push switch unit 600 includes a push holder 610, a push switch 620, and a push return unit 630, similar to the previous embodiment.

At least a portion of the push holder 610 is disposed on the lower side of the substrate 200 and is in contact with the switch shaft hinge 320 of the switch shaft portion 300 to move vertically together when the switch shaft portion 300 is vertically moved. .

As shown in FIG. 34, the push switch 620 is disposed on the bottom of the substrate 200 and generates a changed signal when the push holder 610 changes position in the vertical direction.

The push return unit 630 is disposed below the push holder 610 and elastically supports the push holder 610.

Additionally, the push operation stroke of the push switch 620 is larger than the operation stroke of the rotary switch 420. 35, 36, and 37, a push type switch 620d, which is the same as a rotary switch, is disposed on the bottom of the substrate and is shown at the same time as a push switch 620 with a large push operation stroke as in this embodiment. 35 shows that during a push operation, the push switch 620 with a large push operation stroke as in this embodiment has already generated a signal through the push operation, and then the switch 620d of the same push type as the rotary switch starts the push operation. is shown, and in Figure 36, after the external force for the push operation is removed,

Even after the push operation signal for the push type switch 620d, which is the same as the rotary switch, has already ended, the push switch 620, which has a large push operation stroke as in this embodiment, is still in the push stroke operation state forming the push operation, As shown in Figure 37,

The push switch 620 with a large push operation stroke as in this embodiment has a stroke difference equal to the reference symbol δ compared to the stroke of the switch 620d of the same push type as the rotary switch.

By increasing the stroke of such a push operation, the design specification range can be increased to prevent switch damage or malfunction due to excessive or underoperation.

On the other hand, as described above, the directional switch unit 500 includes a directional slide unit 510, a directional switch 560, and a directional return unit 550.

The directional slide part 510 is positionally variable within the housing part 100 by the tilting directional operation of the switch shaft part 300, and the directional switch 560 is disposed on the substrate 200 and has a directional slide. It is operated by changing the position of the unit 510 to generate a changed signal. Additionally, the directional return unit 550 returns the directional slide unit 510 and the switch shaft unit 300 to their original positions. The directional return portion 550 includes a return plunger 555, a return elastic portion 553, and a return groove 557.

The return plunger 555 is movably disposed in the housing portion 100, and the return elastic portion 553 is received in the housing portion 100 to elastically support the return plunger 555. The return groove 557 is in constant contact with the return plunger 555 and includes a position for returning the return plunger 555 to its original position.

The return plunger 557 is movable in the axial longitudinal direction of the switch shaft portion 300 with respect to the housing portion 100, and the return groove 557 is formed in the directional slide portion 510.

The housing portion 100 includes a housing base 130 that supports the substrate 200, a return mounting portion 551 that engages with the housing base 130 to form an internal space and in which a return plunger 555 is movably disposed. It is provided with a housing cover 110 that is formed.

Additionally, the configuration of the directional slide unit 510 is generally almost the same as the previous case. That is, the directional slide unit 510 includes a directional medium slide 530, a directional bottom slide 540, and a directional top slide 520.

The directional medium slide 530 is disposed between the housing base 130 and the housing cover 110, and the switch shaft portion 300 is disposed therethrough.

The directional bottom slide 540 is disposed between the directional medium slide 530 and the housing base 130 and is mounted through the outer periphery of the switch shaft portion 300.

The directional top slide 520 is formed on one side of the housing cover on the bottom facing the directional medium slide and is relatively movably engaged with the directional medium slide.

At this time, the configuration of guiding relative movement between each slide is the same as the previous case. That is, a medium upper guide 531 formed to be capable of engaging with the directional top slide 520 is formed on one side of the directional medium slide 530, and a medium lower guide 537 is formed on the other side of the directional medium slide 530. ) is formed, and the medium lower guide 537 is formed to engage with the bottom guide 541 formed on the directional bottom slide 540 in a relatively movable manner.

The directional bottom slide 540 has a bottom guide 541 formed on one side, and is provided with a bottom through hole 542 through which the switch shaft portion 300 penetrates and whose inner surface contacts the switch shaft portion 300. A bottom slide body 544, a bottom slide side 547 that extends from the side of the bottom slide body 544 and in which a return groove 557 can be formed, and a bottom slide body 544 formed in the lower part of the bottom slide body 544 It is provided with a bottom slide movable part 545 that can operate the shunt switch.

At this time, the medium upper guide 531 and the medium lower guide 537 are intersected by 90 degrees when projected on the same plane, and the bottom slide side 547 is disposed on the end side of each vertex of the bottom slide body 544. , a return dummy groove 557d that restricts entry of the return plunger 555 may be disposed on one or more of the plurality of bottom slide sides 547.

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, there are four bottom slide sides 547, and at least one of them has an entry contact of the return plunger 555 instead of the return groove 557. This prevents assembly workers from misassembling in unwanted positions. That is, a total of four return plungers may be disposed and a return groove 557 may be formed corresponding to the four bottom slide sides 547, but if the return plunger is not disposed for the four bottom slide sides 547, the bottom Return dummy grooves 557d are formed on several of the slide sides 547 instead of the return group 557, so that in the case of a design structure that is not arranged correspondingly, the assembler may incorrectly recognize the position of the return plunger and prevent incorrect assembly. .

In the case of the embodiment of the present invention, a stable structure is adopted through a total of four bottom slide sides 547, but the return dummy groove 557d adopts a diagonal arrangement structure through engagement of two diagonally arranged return plungers and the return groove. By forming a detent structure and excluding insertion of the return plunger at other positions, a predetermined detent operation can be achieved while reducing costs.

Meanwhile, in the above embodiments, the bottom slide side 547 may form a contact state with one side of the substrate 200, and may achieve a contact guidance operation with the substrate 200 during the directional sliding operation of the switch shaft portion. You can. In this embodiment, during the tilting operation of the switch shaft portion, even in the case of diagonal operation other than the forward motion in the direction in which the directional switch is disposed, the directional switch has an operating stroke that is the same or substantially the same as that in the case of the forward motion of the switch shaft portion. It may be further provided with components to have.

As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, a bottom slide side contact portion 547b is provided at the lower portion of the bottom slide side 547 and is in contact with the substrate 200 side, and a bottom slide side contact portion 547b is provided on the substrate 200 side. ) A slide side guide 700 in contact with may be disposed.

The slide side guide 700 includes areas having differential heights from one surface of the substrate 200 depending on the contact orientation of the bottom slide side contact portion 547b.

The slide side guide 700 includes a slide side guide hub portion 710, a slide side guide forward portion 720, and a slide side diagonal portion 730. When no external force is applied to the switch shaft portion 300 of the slide side guide hub portion 710, the bottom slide side contact portion 547b contacts the slide side guide hub portion 710.

The slide side guide positive direction portion 720 is disposed on the outside of the slide side guide hub portion 710 and forms the same surface, and the slide side diagonal portion 730 is located between the slide side guide positive direction portions 720. It has a differential height difference from the part 720.

In this embodiment, the slide side guide forward portion 720 is disposed in a direction parallel to the line segment disposed opposite the directional switch 560, and when viewed from the cross shape of the directional medium slide 530, the directional medium slide ( A slide side guide positive direction portion 720 is formed in a direction from the center of the slide side guide (530) toward each end side.

Figure 42 shows the geometric relationship when the switch shaft part operates in the forward and diagonal directions. As shown in FIG. 42, when the switch shaft portion 300 is moved from the home position point in the forward direction toward the directional switch on the same plane with a 90-degree interval indicated by SW1 and SW2, the switch shaft portion is indicated by reference numeral d1. While the directional switches placed in each forward direction are operated by moving with the indicated movement interval, when moving in the diagonal direction on the same side, a distance (d2) smaller than the operating distance (d1) in the forward direction is moved. As the switch is activated and operates during a tilting operation for a distance that is much smaller than the moving distance felt by the user in the forward direction, a strange feeling may occur when operating by the user, especially the driver, due to uneven switching stroke operation.

However, as shown in Figure 42, when moving to SW3 in the diagonal direction on the vertical plane formed by SW1 and SW2, the same moving distance (d1) as in the case of SW1 and SW2 is obtained, which prevents the feeling of heterogeneity due to the difference in moving distance during operation. It can also be minimized.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 41, a configuration that allows continuous contact movement may be further provided to prevent the occurrence of a sense of discomfort during operation due to a step between the slide side guide positive portion 720 and the slide side diagonal portion 730. It may be possible. That is, the slide side guide inclined portion 740 is disposed at an angle between the slide side guide forward portion 720 and the slide side diagonal portion 730 to prevent tilting of the switch shaft portion due to continuous contact with the bottom slide side contact portion 547b. It is also possible to prevent the occurrence of a sense of discomfort during operation.

The invention can be implemented with an adjustment module equipped with the previously described operating switch unit 10 for a vehicle.

The operating module 1 according to another aspect of the present invention includes a vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10, a module housing 20, a module drive unit 40, a module unit shuttle 30, and a module drive transmission unit. Includes (50).

The vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 is the same as previously described, so the previous technology is replaced to avoid redundant description.

The module housing 20 movably accommodates the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10. The module housing 20 includes a module housing body 21, a module housing cover 23, a module housing base 25, and a module housing side cover 27. The module housing body 21 is interposed between the module housing cover 23 and the module housing base 25, and these are engaged with each other to form an internal space, in which an operating switch unit for a vehicle is movably disposed. The module housing cover 23 is disposed on the top of the module housing body 21 after the module optical portion 60 described below is disposed, so that the module optical portion can be stably mounted on the module housing body 21. In addition, as shown in Figure 55, the top of the module housing body 21 is provided with a module housing body through-hole 2101 that allows penetration of other configurations described below, and the outer circumference of the module housing body through-hole 2101 A module housing body optical seating portion 2103 is formed to seat the module optical portion, and a module housing body drain hole is provided in the outer gap of the module housing body optical seating portion 2103 to prevent foreign matter from flowing out and entering the interior. (2102) may be placed.

The module driving unit 40 is disposed in the module housing 20 and generates a driving force to move the module housing 20. The module driver 40 includes a module driver 41 and a module driver housing 43. The module driver 41 is implemented as a motor, and the module driver 41 is fixedly mounted on the module driver housing 43. .

The module unit shuttle 30 accommodates the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 and is movably disposed in the module housing 20. The module unit shuttle 30 is provided with a shuttle receiving part 31 in the center that accommodates the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10. The module unit shuttle 30 is connected to the module driving part 40 through the module driving transmission part 50. ) is operated by the driving force generated from ).

The module drive transmission unit 50 is connected on one side to the module drive unit 40 and on the other side to the module unit shuttle 30, and transmits a driving force for moving the vehicle module housing 20 with respect to the module housing 20.

Figure 43 shows a schematic perspective view of the operating module 1 of the present invention, Figure 44 shows the operation type of the operating module 1 of the present invention, and Figure 45 shows the operation ready state of the operating module 1 and A perspective view for the off state is shown. That is, directional operations through pushing, rotary, and tilting of the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 of the present invention can be implemented, respectively, and in order to implement these operations, the off state is accommodated in a lowered state in the module housing 20. From (Figure 45 (a)), the state is transferred to the operation ready state (Figure 45 (b)) through a predetermined operation.

The module driving unit 40 operates according to a signal from the module operation switch 3 of the vehicle to raise and lower the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 with respect to the module housing 20. That is, the transition from this off state to the operation ready state is implemented as a predetermined pop-up/down state transition, and this transition of the pop-up/down state of the operating module 1 is performed using the module operation switch 3 disposed on the steering wheel of the vehicle. It can also be accomplished through . The location of this module operation switch is shown as being placed on the steering wheel in this embodiment, but is not limited thereto. However, it is preferable to place it on the steering wheel to prevent distraction of forward attention.

The module drive transmission unit 50 transmits the driving force generated by the module drive unit 40 to the module unit shuttle 30. The module drive transmission unit 50 includes a module drive pulley 51 and a module drive belt 53. and a module driven pulley 55, a module drive transmission shaft 57, and a module drive transmission shaft counterpart 59.

The module driving pulley 51 is connected to the drive shaft 4101 of the module driver 41 of the module driver 40 and receives the driving force generated by the module driver 41.

The module driven pulley 55 is spaced apart from the module driving pulley 51, and the driving force transmitted to the module driving pulley 51 is transmitted to the module driven pulley 55, so that the module driving pulley 51 and the module driven pulley 55 ) can be adjusted according to the radius ratio. The motor driven pulley 55 is connected to the other side of the module drive belt 53 through the motor drive belt 53 described below and receives driving force from the module drive pulley 51.

The module drive belt 53 is connected to the module drive pulley 51 on one side and the module driven pulley 55 on the other side to transmit the driving force transmitted from the module drive pulley 51 to the module driven pulley 55.

The module drive transmission shaft 57 is coaxially connected to the module driven pulley 55 and rotates together with the module driven pulley 55.

The module drive transmission shaft counterpart 59 is disposed on the module unit shuttle 30. Although the module drive transmission shaft corresponding portion 59 is not shown accurately in the drawing, the module drive transmission shaft corresponding portion 59 is formed as a receiving port in which the module drive transmission shaft 57 is accommodated at the lower end side of the module unit shuttle 30. It is formed in a structure in which a thread engaged with a thread formed on the outer periphery of the module drive transmission shaft 57 is disposed on the inner periphery.

In addition, a shuttle guide 33 is provided on the outside of the module unit shuttle 30 to guide the movement of the module unit shuttle 30, and a module housing shuttle is installed in the module housing 20 at a corresponding position of the shuttle guide 33. A guide counterpart 2105 is provided. The shuttle guide 33 of the module unit shuttle 30 and the module housing shuttle guide corresponding portion 2105 of the module housing 20 adopt a structure in which they engage with each other in a relatively movable manner.

Through the engagement structure of the shuttle guide 33 and the module housing shuttle guide counterpart 2105, the axial rotation of the module unit shuttle 30 is limited and vertical movement of the module drive transmission shaft 57 in the longitudinal direction is possible. do.

At this time, the shuttle guide 33 and the module housing shuttle guide corresponding portion 2105 ensure stable vertical movement of the module unit shuttle 30. The shuttle guide 33 and the module housing shuttle guide corresponding portion 2105 are provided with a plurality of A layout structure can be formed. The shuttle guide 33 can be evenly arranged at a plurality of points along the outer circumference of the module unit shuttle 30. This plurality of evenly arranged structures makes it possible to implement a stable vertical raising and lowering operation of the module unit shuttle 30. can do. As shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, the raising and lowering operation can be performed through the transmission structure of the module drive transmission unit 50.

Meanwhile, a component for performing stable vertical raising and lowering operation of the module unit shuttle 30 on which the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 is disposed through the module driving unit of the present invention, as well as solving the problem of collision interference due to excessive raising and lowering. More may be provided. That is, the operating module 1 of the present invention may include a module limiter unit 70 that is disposed in the module housing 20 and detects movement of the module unit shuttle 30 to the limit position.

More specifically, the module limiter unit 70 includes a module limiter substrate 71, a module limiter sensor 73, and a module limiter movable unit 35.

The module limiter substrate 71 is disposed in the module housing 20, and the module limiter substrate 71 may be in electrical communication with another substrate disposed in the operating module 1.

The module limiter sensor 73 is disposed on the module limiter board 71. The module limiter sensor 73 detects whether the up/down movable position of the module unit shuttle 30 has reached its movable limit.

The module limiter movable part 35 is disposed outside the module unit shuttle 30 at a position corresponding to the module limiter sensor 73. The module limiter movable part 35 includes an upper limiter movable part 37 and a lower limiter movable part 39. The upper limiter movable portion 37 is disposed at the upper side of the module unit shuttle 30, and the lower limiter movable portion 39 is spaced apart from the upper limiter movable portion 37 and disposed at the lower end of the module unit shuttle 30. 50 and 51 show whether the limit position of excessive upper and lower limit operation of the module unit shuttle 30 is reached through interaction with the upper limiter movable part 37 and the lower limiter movable part 39 for one module limiter sensor 73. can be detected and confirmed. In other words, through this configuration, it is possible to check whether the upper and lower operation limits have been reached with a single module limiter sensor 73, thereby achieving effects such as cost reduction.

In this embodiment, a structure that detects and confirms whether the limit position of the module unit shuttle 30 has been reached through the module limiter sensor 73 is described, but implementation using other configurations or complex implementation is also possible. That is, if the current signal of the module driver 41 of the module driver 40, which provides the driving force to raise the module unit shuttle 30, increases rapidly, this is judged to be an unexpected sudden increase in the driving force due to external collision or resistance. Therefore, the control unit 5 (see FIG. 61) of the present invention may apply a control signal to stop the module driver or operate it in the opposite direction.

Or, if another signal, that is, a switch signal other than the signal related to the operator module, is intervened, the control unit (5, see FIG. 61) of the present invention determines the operation of another device rather than the operation of the operating module and stops the operation or returns to the original position. You can also run recovery mode.

Meanwhile, the operating module 1 of the present invention includes a pop-up knob 80 as a component that improves user operability. The pop-up knob unit 80 moves together with the operation of the module unit shuttle 30 at the end of the switch shaft unit 300 and forms a user's grip. The pop-up knob portion 80 is disposed at the end of the multi-operating switch unit 10 for a vehicle. The pop-up knob unit 80 includes a pop-up knob cover 81, a pop-up knob base 83, and a pop-up knob shaft 85. The pop-up knob cover 81, the pop-up knob base 83, and the pop-up knob shaft 85 are engaged to form an internal space in which other components forming the pop-up knob portion 80 can be further disposed.

Although not shown in this embodiment, in some cases, a touch sensor or the like may be disposed to further provide various functions such as recognition of operation through the driver's contact or recognition of operation through character recognition through touching.

Additionally, the pop-up knob unit 80 may be further provided with a confirmation switch unit 900 to confirm selection by the user. The confirmation switch unit 900 is disposed on the pop-up knob unit 80. In this embodiment, the confirmation switch knob 910 of the confirmation switch unit 900 is pressurized on the side of the pop-up knob unit 80. and a confirmation switch 920 is disposed at a position corresponding to the confirmation switch knob 910. The pop-up knob is disposed inside the pop-up knob housing 81, 83, and 85 of the pop-up knob portion 80. It is placed on the substrate 92. Through this configuration, when the driver presses the confirmation switch knob 910, the confirmation switch 920 operates to generate a predetermined confirmation signal. The confirmation switch unit 900 may be used to confirm a signal through driver pressure, and in some cases, may be operated as a switch that performs an enter function for setting other vehicle non-safety-related operation modes.

When the vehicle operating switch unit 10 is operated by the user through the pop-up knob unit 80, a signal is generated to confirm whether the operation selected by the user is executed. For example, when performing a function related to the safety of the vehicle, the operating state through the driver's vehicle multi-operating switch unit is only detected when a confirmation signal generated by the driver operating the confirmation switch of the pop-up knob unit 80 is generated. You can also implement functionality to execute changes. In other words, when the operation module 1 is executed as a switch module that performs functions related to the safety of the vehicle, for example, the vehicle's advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) such as lane departure warning, collision prevention, etc. When performing functions related to vehicle driving safety, such as changing lanes and setting the distance to the vehicle in front through the autonomous driving system of a semi-autonomous or autonomous vehicle, a signal is sent through the confirmation switch unit 900 disposed in the pop-up knob unit 80. By checking the existence of the input, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of safety accidents by checking whether the input reflects the driver's intention to operate or whether the input is due to an unintentional simple contact during the driver's other actions, for example, during the steering wheel operation process. You can.

Meanwhile, the pop-up knob unit 80 may be further equipped with a pop-up knob lighting unit 90 that allows the driver to visually recognize the operating state or operating mode. The pop-up knob lighting unit 90 displays the operating state, including whether or not the pop-up knob unit 80 can be operated. At least part of the pop-up knob lighting unit 90 is exposed and disposed through a through hole formed on the upper surface of the pop-up knob cover 81, so that it can be seen by the driver. It can enable visual perception. The light emitted through the pop-up knob lighting unit 90 may be implemented in various colors, so that different color output functions depending on the operating state may be implemented.

As described above, the pop-up knob unit 80 includes pop-up knob housings 81, 83, and 85, and a pop-up knob substrate 82 is disposed on the pop-up knob housings 81, 83, and 85.

As shown in FIGS. 56 and 57, the pop-up knob lighting unit 90 includes a pop-up knob lighting element 99 and pop-up knob lighting transmitting units 91, 93, 95, and 97. The pop-up knob lighting element 99 ) is disposed on the pop-up knob substrate 82, and the pop-up knob light transmitting units 91, 93, 95, and 97 transmit the light emitted from the pop-up knob lighting element 99 to the outside.

The pop-up knob light transmission units 91, 93, 95, and 97 include a pop-up knob light transmission body 91, a pop-up knob light transmission display unit 93, and a pop-up knob light transmission grating 95. The pop-up knob light transmission body 91 is disposed inside the pop-up knob housings 81, 83, and 85. The pop-up knob light transmission body 91 is disposed through the pop-up knob substrate 82.

The pop-up knob light transmission display unit 93 is formed on one surface of the pop-up knob light transmission body 91 and is exposed to the outside through a through hole formed in the pop-up knob cover 81.

The pop-up knob light transmission grating 95 prevents the light flowing into the pop-up knob light transmission body 91 from being emitted to the outside. In this embodiment, the pop-up knob light transmission grating 95 is connected to the pop-up knob light transmission body 91. ) is formed at the bottom of the. In the present embodiment, the pop-up knob light transmission grating 95 is formed of a predetermined curved and cut portion, but is not limited to this, and is surface treated so that the light introduced inside due to the irregular shape is reflected to form the pop-up knob light transmission grating 95. A structure may be adopted in which light is prevented from being emitted through the pop-up knob light transmitting body 91 and only emitted through the pop-up knob light transmitting display unit 93 formed on the top of the pop-up knob light transmitting body 91 is allowed.

In particular, in the case of the embodiment of the present invention, the pop-up knob lighting element 99 is disposed on the side of the pop-up knob light transmission body 91. In this embodiment, the pop-up knob portion 80 has a slim and compact design structure. The pop-up knob lighting element 99 disposed on the pop-up knob substrate 92 disposed on the pop-up knob unit 80 is disposed on the side of the pop-up knob light transmitting body 91 and forms a structure in which light is emitted from the side. By taking and including a pop-up knob light delivery side 97 on the side of the pop-up knob light delivery body 91, the pop-up knob light delivery side 97 allows the entry of light emitted from the pop-up knob light delivery element 99. adopt a structure that

Meanwhile, the light output function of the present invention is not provided only in the pop-up knob lighting portion of the pop-up knob portion. The module housing 20 of the present invention may be further provided with a module optical unit 60 that implements an optical output function. That is, the module housing 20 may include a module optical unit 60 that displays an operating state, including whether the pop-up knob unit 80 can be operated.

The module optical unit 60 includes a module optical substrate 61, a module optical element 63, and a module optical transmission unit 65.

The module optical substrate 61 is disposed inside the module housing 20, and the module optical substrate 61 may be in electrical communication with other substrates.

The module optical element 63 is disposed on one surface of the module optical substrate 61.

The module optical transmission unit 65 is disposed on one side of the module housing 20 so that at least a portion of the surface is exposed to the outside. The module optical transmission unit 65 is exposed to the light flowing in from the module optical element 63. It is projected through some sides.

As shown in FIGS. 52 to 55, the module optical transmission unit 65 has a module optical transmission through-hole 6501 formed in the center, and the switch shaft portion 300 and the like are transmitted through the module optical transmission through-hole 6501. It may be disposed through and connected to the pop-up knob unit 80.

The module optical transmission unit 65 may be implemented as a cap type having a module optical transmission inclined unit 6503 whose outer circumference is inclined.

The module optical transmission portion 65 may include a module optical transmission inlet 6502 and a module optical transmission reflection groove 6505.

The module optical transmission inlet 6502 is formed on the bottom side of the module optical transmission portion 65, and light emitted from the module optical element 63 flows into it.

The module optical transmission reflection groove 6505 is formed in a groove shape on the module optical transmission inclined portion 6503. The module optical transmission reflection groove 6505 is formed on the bottom side of the module optical transmission portion 65 and is a module optical element ( 63) is formed at a corresponding position of the module optical transmission inlet 6502 where the light emitted from the module 6502 flows in, and light flows in from the bottom of the module optical transmission portion 65 compared to other parts of the module optical transmission inclined portion 6503. With respect to this, the loss of light can be minimized by optimizing the optical path of the reflected light to the module optical transmission outlet 6504 at the top of the module optical transmission unit 65.

Meanwhile, the multi-operating switch unit and operating module for a vehicle of the present invention may be implemented as an individual control device or as an integrated control device. As shown in FIG. 61, the module switch 3, the configuration switch 700, and the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 are connected to the control unit 5, and a detection or input signal is transmitted to the control unit 5. At this time, as previously described, the control unit 5 determines whether the pop-up knob unit 80 operates stably by checking whether the limit operation occurs from an excessive input current signal transmitted from the module driver 41 of the module driver 40. You can also check and prevent safety accidents from occurring.

The signal input through the module switch 3, the configuration switch 700, and the vehicle multi-operating switch unit 10 is input to the control unit 5, and the control unit 5 stores the preset in the storage unit 7. Using the data, an operation control signal is applied to the operation unit (8), and after going through a predetermined operation process, the output control signal is applied to the output unit (9), so that the output control signal selected as input by the driver, etc. is transmitted to each output unit ( 9), it may be transmitted to perform a certain vehicle output function.

The above description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical idea of the present invention, and various modifications and variations will be possible to those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention, but are for illustrative purposes, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted in accordance with the claims below, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be construed as being included in the scope of rights of the present invention.

10...Vehicle multi-operating switch unit
100...housing part 110...housing cover
120...housing holder 130...housing base
200...substrate 300...switch shaft part
400...rotary switch part 500...directional switch part
600...Push switch part

Claims (14)

A housing portion, a substrate disposed inside the housing, a switch shaft portion with one end accommodated in the housing and the other end exposed to the housing and movably disposed, and a rotary switch that detects and outputs axis rotation of the switch shaft portion. A multi-operating switch unit (10) for a vehicle including a directional switch unit that detects and outputs a tilting directional operation of the switch shaft unit, and a push switch unit that detects and outputs a press-fit push operation of the switch shaft unit;
a module housing (20) in which the vehicle multi-operating switch unit (10) is movably accommodated;
a module driving unit 40 disposed in the module housing 20 and generating a driving force to move the module housing 20;
a module unit shuttle (30) accommodating the vehicle multi-operating switch unit (10) and movably disposed in the module housing (20);
An operating module (1) including a module drive transmission unit (50) that is connected on one side to the module drive unit (40) and on the other side to the module unit shuttle (30) and transmits a driving force for moving the module housing (20). . According to clause 1,
The operating module (1) is characterized in that the module driving unit (40) operates according to a signal from the module operation switch (3) of the vehicle to raise and lower the vehicle multi-operating switch unit (10) with respect to the module housing (20). ). According to clause 2,
The module drive transmission unit 50 is:
A module drive pulley 51 connected to the drive shaft of the module driver 41 of the module drive unit 40,
A module drive belt 53 connected to the module drive pulley 51 on one side and transmitting the driving force transmitted from the module drive pulley 51,
a module driven pulley 55 that is connected to the other side of the module drive belt 53 and receives driving force from the module drive pulley 51;
A module drive transmission shaft (57) coaxially connected to the module driven pulley (55),
and a module drive transmission shaft corresponding portion 59 disposed on the module unit shuttle 30 and connected to the module drive transmission shaft 57 and moving relative to the rotation of the module drive transmission shaft 57. Operating module (1). According to clause 3,
A shuttle guide 33 is provided on the outside of the module unit shuttle 30 to guide the movement of the module unit shuttle 30,
An operating module (1), characterized in that a module housing shuttle guide corresponding portion (2105) is provided in the module housing (20) at a corresponding position of the shuttle guide (33). According to clause 4,
The operating module (1) is characterized in that the shuttle guide (33) is evenly disposed at a plurality of points along the outer circumference of the module unit shuttle (30). According to clause 2,
The operating module (1) is disposed in the module housing (20) and includes a module limiter unit (70) that detects movement of the module unit shuttle (30) to a limit position. According to clause 6,
The module limiter unit 70 is:
A module limiter board 71 disposed in the module housing 20,
A module limiter sensor 73 disposed on the module limiter substrate 71,
An operating module (1), characterized in that a module limiter movable part (35) disposed outside the module unit shuttle (30) is provided at a position corresponding to the module limiter sensor (73). According to clause 7,
The module limiter moving part 35 is:
An upper limiter movable part (37) disposed at the top of the module unit shuttle (30),
An operating module (1) comprising a lower limiter movable part (39) spaced apart from the upper limiter movable part (37) and disposed at the lower end of the module unit shuttle (30). According to clause 2,
An operating module (1), characterized in that the end of the switch shaft part (300) is provided with a pop-up knob part (80) that moves together with the operation of the module unit shuttle (30) and forms a user's grip. According to clause 9,
The pop-up knob unit 80 includes a confirmation switch unit 900 that generates a signal to confirm whether the operation selected by the user is executed when the vehicle operating switch unit 10 is operated by the user through the pop-up knob unit. An operating module (1) characterized in that it is further provided. According to clause 9,
The operating module (1) characterized in that the pop-up knob unit (80) includes a pop-up knob lighting unit (90) that displays an operating state, including whether the pop-up knob unit (80) can be operated. According to clause 11,
The pop-up knob unit 80 includes pop-up knob housings 81, 83, and 85,
A pop-up knob substrate 82 is disposed in the pop-up knob housings 81, 83, and 85,
The pop-up knob lighting unit 90 is:
a pop-up knob lighting element (99) disposed on the pop-up knob substrate (82);
An operating module (1) comprising a pop-up knob lighting transmitter (91, 93, 95, 97) that transmits the light emitted from the pop-up knob lighting element (99) to the outside. According to clause 12,
The pop-up knob light transmitting units (91, 93, 95, 97) are:
A pop-up knob light transmitting body (91) disposed inside the pop-up knob housing (81, 83, 85),
a pop-up knob light transmission display unit 93 formed on one side of the pop-up knob light transmission body 91 and exposed to the outside;
An operating module (1), characterized in that it is provided with a pop-up knob light transmission grating (95) that prevents light flowing into the pop-up knob light transmission body (91) from being emitted to the outside. According to clause 13,
The pop-up knob lighting element 99 is disposed on a side of the pop-up knob lighting transmission body 91,
An operating module (1) characterized in that it includes a pop-up knob light transmission side (97) on a side of the pop-up knob light transmission body (91) that allows the introduction of light emitted from the pop-up knob light element (99).

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