JP2010047051A - Power source status switching device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a power source state switching device preventing a user from making an operation mistake in the switching operation when a switch knob is operated so as to perform switching operation of the power source state of an article. <P>SOLUTION: On the vehicle provided with a one-push engine start system, a push-momentary type engine switch 22 is provided as an operation system for switching the power source state. The switch knob 23 of the engine switch 22 can be position-switched from a usual normal position to a pop-up position where it is popped out by a predetermined amount, and a knob part 41 of a distal end of the knob can be subjected to rotary operation. A nngine starting stopping switch function is allotted to push operation of the switch knob 23 and a power source transition switch function is allotted to rotary operation of the switch knob 23. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a power supply state switching device that switches a power supply state of an article to a power supply state corresponding to a requested operation at that time using an operation of a switch knob of an operation switch as a trigger.

  In recent years, many vehicles are equipped with a one-push engine start system that can start an engine by operating (pushing) an engine switch in the vehicle without operating a vehicle key. An example of this type of one-push engine start system is disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, for example. In the one-push engine start system, an electronic key that wirelessly transmits a key code toward the vehicle is used as a vehicle key. When the vehicle receives the key code from the electronic key, the vehicle collates the key code of the electronic key with the key code registered in itself, and determines whether or not the key can be collated based on the collation result.

  The one-push engine start system stops when the engine switch is pushed and the engine switch on the side of the steering wheel is pushed while the brake pedal is depressed while the key is collated with the electronic key when the engine is stopped. The engine that was in condition starts. On the other hand, when the engine is in operation, if the engine switch is pushed while the shift range is in the P range (parking range), the engine that has been in operation until then is switched to stop.

In addition, in the one-push engine start system, the switch function assigned to the engine switch includes the engine start / stop function as well as the vehicle power state (power position) from the power off state (engine stop state) to ACC on. A power supply transition function capable of sequentially switching between the state and the IG on state is also assigned. This power supply transition function is performed by pushing only the engine switch without depressing the brake pedal. Further, in this power supply transition function, regardless of the power supply state, the engine is switched to the start state by depressing the brake pedal and pushing the engine switch.
JP 2007-255383 A JP 2006-183613 A

  By the way, in each operation of the engine start / stop operation and the power supply transition operation, the operations given to the user in the engine switch are both push operations for pushing the engine switch. For this reason, all the switch operations of the engine switch required for operating the engine start / stop function and the power supply transition function are the same in the push operation. In this case, the operation given to the user is similar to the operation. Therefore, this also leads to a problem that the engine start / stop operation and the power supply transition operation are mistaken, and therefore, development of a technique that is unlikely to cause an operation error with respect to these operations has been demanded.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a power supply state switching device capable of making it difficult to make an operation error in a switching operation at this time when a switch knob is operated to switch the power supply state of an article.

  In order to solve the above problems, in the present invention, the switch knob monitors the operation of an operation switch that takes a momentary type, and the switch function of the switch knob includes a power supply state of an article to be operated by the switch knob. Is selected from a plurality of power supply states to one specific state, and when the switch knob is operated, the selection function responds to the requested operation at that time. In a power supply state switching device for switching the power supply state of the article to a power supply state, the switch knob can be switched in position in the knob axis direction, and the switch knob can be operated in the same operation direction before and after the position switching. The switch position positioned at the pop-up position by the direction position switching mechanism and the knob shaft direction position switching mechanism is controlled by the one operation method. Switch operation function that allows operation in another operation direction different from the other operation direction, and a switch function that assigns the switch function that can be set by the selection function to the one operation direction and the other operation direction of the switch knob. The gist of the present invention is that it includes a sorting means.

  According to this configuration, the switch knob can be operated in the same one operation direction regardless of before and after the position switching by the knob shaft direction position switching mechanism. Further, when the switch knob is switched to the pop-up position by the knob axial position switching mechanism, the switch knob can be operated in other operation directions by taking a position state where the switch knob protrudes by a predetermined amount. The switch functions that can be set by the operation of the switch knob are assigned to one operation direction and the other operation direction of the switch knob, respectively. A power supply state switching operation is executed by operating in the operation direction or in another operation direction. For this reason, in this configuration, the switch knob has an individual switch function in one operation direction and the other operation direction of the switch knob. Therefore, if individual switch functions are assigned in each operation direction in this way, it becomes difficult to confuse the switch operation. Therefore, when switching the power supply state of the article by operating the switch knob, an operation error may occur. Can be made difficult to occur.

The gist of the present invention is that the operation switch is an engine start / stop switch operated when starting or stopping the engine of the vehicle as the article.
According to this configuration, since the operation switch is a vehicle engine start / stop switch, it is possible to make it difficult to make an operation error in the switching operation when the power state of the vehicle is switched.

  In the present invention, the switch function distribution means assigns an engine start / stop function for switching the engine between start and stop to one of the one operation direction and the other operation direction, and the one operation direction and the other operation direction. The gist of the present invention is that a power supply transition function for sequentially changing the power state of the vehicle to the next stage every time the switch knob is operated is assigned to the other direction.

  According to this configuration, the switching operation of the power supply state by the switch knob is distinguished from engine start / stop in one operation direction of the switch knob and power supply transition in the other operation direction of the switch knob. Therefore, the engine start / stop operation and the power supply transition operation have different operation formats, so that it is possible to prevent an operation error from occurring when performing these operations.

  In the present invention, the switch knob can be pushed along the knob axis direction of the switch knob as the one operation direction, and can be rotated around the knob axis of the switch knob as the other operation direction. The switch function distribution means assigns the engine start / stop function to the push operation and assigns the power supply transition function to the rotary operation.

  According to this configuration, the engine start / stop switching operation can be performed by pushing the switch knob, and the power state of the vehicle can be changed by rotating the switch knob. Therefore, when starting the engine, it is not necessary to switch the switch knob to the pop-up position, so that the engine starting operation can be simplified.

  In the present invention, when the knob shaft direction position switching mechanism confirms that only the switch knob is operated in the one operation direction when the power state is the power off state, the position of the switch knob is changed to the initial position until then. The gist is to switch the position from the position to the pop-up position to enable the switching operation of the power supply state along the other operation direction of the switch knob.

  According to this configuration, the operation of switching the power supply state along the other operation direction of the switch knob requires one step of operating only the switch knob in one operation direction and positioning the switch knob in the pop-up position. Therefore, the switching operation of the power supply state along the other operation direction of the switch knob requires the operator's willingness to temporarily operate only the switch knob in one operation direction and position the switch knob in the pop-up position. It becomes possible to make operation mistakes less likely to occur in the switching operation of the power supply state along the other operation direction.

The gist of the present invention is that it includes interlocking notification means for notifying that the switch knob is in the pop-up position in conjunction with the position of the switch knob.
According to this configuration, when the switch knob takes the pop-up position, the user is notified that the switch knob has been switched to the pop-up position, for example, by an interlocking notification means such as lighting. For this reason, it becomes possible to notify a user more reliably that the switch knob has taken the pop-up position.

  In the present invention, a collation means for performing key collation by comparing a key code received from an electronic key capable of wirelessly transmitting a key code with a key code registered in the article, and the key collation of the collation means If it is established, the gist is provided with permission means for permitting the switching operation of the power state by the switch knob.

  According to this configuration, when the power supply state is switched by operating the switch knob, the key verification establishment by the electronic key system is a condition for executing the operation. If the key verification is not established, the power supply state switching operation is performed. It becomes a situation that cannot be done. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to cause a situation where the operation for switching the power supply state is performed illegally, and it is possible to improve security against unauthorized use.

  In the present invention, when the key collation of the collating means is not established, the knob shaft direction position switching mechanism positions the switch knob at the pop-up position, and indicates that the key collation is not established depending on the position of the switch knob. The gist is to notify.

  According to this configuration, when the key verification of the electronic key system is not established, the switch knob is switched from the initial position to the displacement position so that the key verification is not established. Is notified to the user. For this reason, it is possible to notify that the key collation is not established in a format in which the user can easily notice that the position of the switch knob is switched.

  According to the present invention, when operating the switch knob to switch the power state of the article, it is possible to make it difficult to make an operation error in the switching operation at this time.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a power supply state switching device embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle 1 is equipped with an electronic key system 3 that uses an electronic key 2 that delivers a key code to the vehicle 1 by wireless communication as a vehicle key. The electronic key system 3 is equipped with a key operation free system 4 capable of performing vehicle operations such as door lock locking / unlocking and engine start / stop without actual key operations. The key operation free system 4 automatically transmits a code of an ID code (key code) from the electronic key 2 which is an electronic key of the system regardless of the user's intention, and between the vehicle 1 and the electronic key 2. When ID verification is performed by checking the ID code, and both ID codes match and key authentication is established, door lock locking / unlocking and engine start are permitted or executed. The vehicle 1 corresponds to an article.

  The key operation free system 4 includes a smart entry system as a function that does not require a key operation at the time of door lock / unlock operation. In such a smart entry system, a verification ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 5 is provided in the vehicle 1 as a controller that performs ID verification with the electronic key 2 by narrow-range wireless communication. In addition, the vehicle 1 has an outside LF transmitter 6 capable of transmitting a low frequency (LF) signal outside the vehicle, an in-vehicle LF transmitter 7 capable of transmitting the same LF signal inside the vehicle, and an electronic key 2. An RF receiver 8 capable of receiving a signal in an RF (Radio Frequency) band to be transmitted is provided. In addition, a door ECU 9 that controls door locking / unlocking / unlocking is connected to the verification ECU 5 via an in-vehicle LAN (Local Area Network) 10. A door lock motor 11 is connected to the door ECU 9 as a drive source for locking and unlocking the door lock. In addition, collation ECU5 comprises a collation means and a permission means, and LF transmitters 6 and 7 and RF receiver 8 comprise a collation means.

  The electronic key 2 is provided with a communication control unit 12 that performs overall control of various operations of the electronic key 2. The communication control unit 12 has various devices such as a CPU 13 and a memory 14, and an ID code is registered in the memory 14 as a unique key code of the electronic key 2. The communication control unit 12 is connected to an LF receiver 15 capable of receiving an LF band radio signal and an RF transmitter 16 capable of transmitting an RF band radio signal. The communication control unit 12 sequentially monitors which type of radio signal is received by the LF receiver 15 and manages the operation of signal transmission from the RF transmitter 16.

  When the vehicle 1 is parked (the engine is stopped and the door lock is locked), the verification ECU 5 intermittently transmits a request signal Srq for the LF band from the outside LF transmitter 6, and the outside communication area of the request signal Srq around the vehicle. To establish wireless communication (hereinafter referred to as smart communication). When the electronic key 2 enters the outside communication area and receives the request signal Srq, the electronic key 2 responds to the request signal Srq and sends the ID signal Sid carrying the ID code registered in its own memory 14 to the RF band. Reply with the signal. When smart communication is established by receiving the ID signal Sid by the RF receiver 8, the verification ECU 5 compares the ID code registered in its own memory 17 with the ID code of the electronic key 2, so-called smart verification. (External vehicle verification) is performed. When the verification ECU 5 recognizes that the outside verification has been established, the verification flag is set in the memory 17 for a certain period of time, and the touch sensor 19 embedded in the outside door handle knob 18 is activated during that period. . The verification ECU 5 outputs a door lock unlocking request to the door ECU 9 when detecting that the outside door handle knob 18 is touched by the activated touch sensor 19 when the door lock is locked. When the door ECU 9 receives this door lock unlocking request when the door lock is locked, the door ECU 9 drives the door lock motor 11 to unlock the locked door lock.

  On the other hand, when the vehicle 1 is in a stopped state (engine stop and door lock unlocked state), the verification ECU 5 detects that the lock button 20 provided on the outside door handle knob 18 has been pushed and operated. 6 sends a request signal Srq. When the verification ECU 5 receives the request signal Srq and recognizes that the verification outside the vehicle is established in the ID signal Sid returned from the electronic key 2, it outputs a door lock locking request to the door ECU 10. When the door ECU 9 receives this door lock locking request when unlocking the door lock, the door ECU 9 drives the door lock motor 11 to lock the unlocked door lock.

  Further, the key operation free system 4 has a one-push engine start function as a function capable of performing a start / stop operation of the engine 21 by a simple switch operation without requiring an actual vehicle key operation at the time of engine start / stop operation. There is a system. In such a one-push engine start system, an engine switch 22 to which a switch function for switching the power state (power position) of the vehicle 1 is assigned to the driver's seat of the vehicle 1 is provided. The engine switch 22 is provided with a switch knob 23 as an operation knob of the switch 22, and the switch knob 23 has a push momentary type. The engine switch 22 corresponds to an operation switch (engine start / stop switch).

  Further, the vehicle 1 is provided with an engine ECU 24 that performs ignition control and fuel injection control of the engine 21, a shift ECU 25 that monitors the range position of the shift lever, and a power supply ECU 26 that performs power management of in-vehicle electrical components. . These ECUs 24 to 26 are connected to various ECUs such as the verification ECU 5 through the in-vehicle LAN 10. The power supply ECU 26 includes an ACC (Accessory) relay 27 connected to various in-vehicle accessories, a first IG (Ignition) relay 28 connected to various electrical components of the vehicle body system and the traveling system, and a second IG relay 29 connected to the engine ECU 24 and the starter motor. And are connected. The power supply ECU 26 constitutes a switch function distribution unit.

  In addition, the switch function of the engine switch 22, that is, the switch function that the engine switch 22 has in the push operation direction (one operation direction), can change the power state of the vehicle 1 among a plurality of power state according to the requested operation at that time. A selection function for selectively switching to any of the above is assigned. In the case of this example, the engine switch 22 is set to either the power-off state or the engine start state by setting the power state (power position) of the vehicle 1 on the condition that the in-vehicle verification is established and the brake pedal is depressed. An engine start / stop function for switching start / stop and a power supply transition function for repeatedly switching the power state of the vehicle sequentially between the power-off state (engine stop state) → ACC on state → IG on state only on the condition that in-vehicle verification is established. Assigned. Note that switching the power state to the power off state, the ACC on state, the IG on state, and the engine start state corresponds to a switch function, and the power state can be set to a specific one of these states. Corresponds to the selection function. Further, the operation of the engine switch 22 while depressing the brake pedal under the in-vehicle verification establishment condition, or the operation of only the engine switch 22 under the in-vehicle verification establishment condition corresponds to the request operation.

  The verification ECU 5 transmits a request signal Srq from the in-vehicle LF transmitter 7 when it recognizes that the driver has boarded by opening the door with the courtesy switch 30, for example, after the vehicle external verification is established and the door lock is unlocked. Thus, an in-vehicle communication area is formed throughout the vehicle. When the ID signal Sid returned by the electronic key 2 entering the in-vehicle communication area is received by the RF receiver 8, the verification ECU 5 compares the ID code registered in the electronic key 2 with the ID code of the electronic key 2. Verification, so-called smart verification (in-vehicle verification) is performed. When the in-vehicle collation is established, the collation ECU 5 sets an in-vehicle collation establishment flag in the memory 17 and recognizes that the in-vehicle collation is established.

  When the power supply ECU 26 detects that the engine switch 22 is operated (push operation) in a state where the brake pedal is depressed when the engine 21 is stopped, the three relays 27- 29 is turned on to switch the power state of the vehicle 1 to the engine start state. If this is not established when the in-vehicle collation is confirmed, the power supply ECU 26 causes the collation ECU 5 to re-execute in-vehicle collation and confirms once again whether or not the in-vehicle collation has been established. The engine ECU 24, which is in the activated state with the second IG relay 29 turned on, performs encrypted communication to confirm the in-vehicle collation result and pairing to confirm whether the collation ECU 5 is paired with itself. The engine ECU 24 that has confirmed both of these conditions starts ignition control and fuel injection control and starts the engine 21. On the other hand, when the power supply ECU 26 detects that the engine switch 22 is pressed while the engine 21 is in operation, the range position of the shift lever is in the parking range (P range) (that is, the vehicle 1 is stopped ( All three relays 27 to 29 are turned off under the condition that the vehicle speed is “0”), and the engine 21 is stopped.

  On the other hand, when the power supply ECU 26 detects that the engine pedal 22 is not depressed and only the engine switch 22 is operated (push operation) when the engine 21 is stopped, the power supply ECU 26 shifts while the vehicle interior verification is satisfied. If the lever range is in the parking range (P range), every time the engine switch 22 is pushed, the power supply state is turned off (all three relays 27 to 29 are turned off) → ACC on. The state is sequentially switched between the state (ACC relay 27 is on) and the IG on state (first IG relay 28 is on).

  The vehicle 1 is also equipped with an immobilizer system 31 that performs key verification with the electronic key 2 as a kind of the electronic key system 3 through a communication network different from the smart communication. The immobilizer system 31 uses short-range wireless communication (hereinafter referred to as immobilizer communication). In this example, for example, RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) is used. In the immobilizer system 31, the vehicle 1 is provided with an immobilizer ECU 32 that performs overall control of the immobilizer system 31. The immobilizer ECU 32 is connected to the verification ECU 5 via the in-vehicle LAN 10. A coil type immobilizer antenna 33 is connected to the immobilizer ECU 32 as an antenna on the vehicle side of the immobilizer system 31. The immobilizer antenna 33 is mounted, for example, around the engine switch 22 and can transmit and receive signals in the LF band in this example.

  On the other hand, the electronic key 2 includes a transponder 34 as an ID registration destination on the electronic key 2 side in the immobilizer system 31. When the transponder 34 receives the drive radio wave Skd transmitted from the immobilizer antenna 33, the transponder 34 starts to drive with the drive radio wave Skd, and sends the immobilizer signal Str with the transponder code (key code), which is its own unique code, to the vehicle 1. Send to. When the immobilizer ECU 32 receives the immobilizer signal Str by the immobilizer antenna 33, the immobilizer ECU 32 performs immobilizer verification based on the immobilizer signal Str, and permits engine start if this verification is established. Note that short-range wireless communication refers to wireless communication having a narrower communication area than smart communication, and is actually wireless communication that needs to be close enough to hold the transponder 34 over the immobilizer antenna 33.

  When the engine switch 22 is pushed by the driver and the engine 21 is started by the driver, the power supply ECU 26 confirms that at least one of in-vehicle verification and immobilizer verification is established, that is, the engine start operation, that is, the engine in the power state. Switching to the start state starts. This is because the electronic key 2 is battery-driven, so if the battery runs out, the electronic key 2 cannot perform smart communication. Therefore, even if the electronic key 2 runs out of battery, This is because the engine 21 can be started under the conditions for establishing ID verification.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the engine switch 22 of this example allows not only a push operation to the switch knob 23 but also a pop-up by a predetermined amount around the knob so that the switch knob 23 can be operated in a rotary manner. A switch function for switching the state is assigned to these push operation and rotary operation. In particular, in the engine switch 22 of this example, the switching operation of engine start / stop is assigned to the push operation of the switch knob 23, and the power supply transition operation from the ACC on state to the IG on state is assigned to the rotary operation of the switch knob 23. Yes.

  In this case, the engine switch 22 is provided with a knob position switching mechanism 35 that allows the switch knob 23 to pop up. The knob position switching mechanism 35 has the switch knob 23 in the normal position, that is, the knob surface is flush with the knob peripheral surface as shown in FIGS. When the vehicle 1 is in the power-on state (ACC on state, IG on state, engine start state), the switch knob 23 is moved along the knob axis L, that is, in the pop-up position, that is, FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the switch knob 23 is positioned in a state where it is pushed up by a predetermined amount from the peripheral surface of the knob. The knob position switching mechanism 35 corresponds to the knob axial direction position switching mechanism, and the normal position corresponds to the initial position.

  The engine switch 22 is provided with a switch case 36 as a case of the switch 22. A connector 38 having a plurality of connection pins 37, 37,... Further, the switch case 36 is provided with a knob housing portion 39 having a depth along the knob shaft direction of the switch knob 23 (the direction of arrow A in FIG. 2). The switch knob 23 is housed in the knob housing part 39 in a state where it can reciprocate along the push operation direction, that is, in a state where it can be pushed. The switch knob 23 is provided with a holder portion 40 that forms a knob main body portion, and a knob portion 41 that is attached to the tip of the holder portion 40 and has a bottomless cylindrical shape.

  Also, a push-side momentary mechanism 42 is provided between the switch case 36 and the holder portion 40 to automatically return the switch knob 23 to the original operation start position when the hand is released from the push-operated switch knob 23. . In the push side momentary mechanism 42, a knob urging member 43 that constantly urges the switch knob 23 in the pushing direction is interposed between the switch case 36 and the holder portion 40. Further, a knob guide 44 for positioning the switch knob 23 in a pop-up position is provided upright at a position near the opening inside the switch case 36. The knob guide 44 also functions as a retaining member that prevents the switch knob 23 from coming out of the knob housing portion 39 due to the urging force of the knob urging member 43.

  Inside the switch case 36, a substrate 45 is provided as a mounting destination of various electrical components of the engine switch 22 at a position closer to the outside of the switch knob 23 in the radial direction (the direction of arrow B in FIG. 2). The substrate 45 is provided with a solenoid 46 as a drive source when the switch knob 23 is popped up. The solenoid 46 is connected to the power supply ECU 26 via the connector 38 of the switch case 36, and the operation is managed by the power supply ECU 26. The solenoid 46 of this example is a push-pull solenoid, and the movable lever 47 takes two states, a push state or a pull state. The solenoid 46 can hold a position in each state when the movable lever 47 is in a push state or a pull state, and requires power only when the movable lever 47 is moved.

  Further, a stopper 48 having a plate shape, for example, is fixed to the tip of the movable lever 47. On the other hand, the holder portion 40 of the switch knob 23 is provided with a regulating portion 49 having, for example, a single shape as a pressing destination of the stopper 48. In the case of this example, when the solenoid 46 is in a push state, the stopper 48 pushes the restricting portion 49 against the urging force of the knob urging member 43, so that the switch knob 23 is in the normal position (FIG. 2 and FIG. 2). 6). On the other hand, when the solenoid 46 is in the pull state, the pressing of the restricting portion 49 by the stopper 48 is released and the switch knob 23 is allowed to jump out by the urging force of the knob urging member 43, and the switch knob 23 is in the pop-up position ( 3 and 7).

  A knob illumination unit 50 is provided around the knob of the engine switch 22 to notify that the switch knob 23 is in the pop-up position. A knob light source 51 is mounted on the substrate 45 as a light source of the knob illumination unit 50. The knob light source 51 is made of, for example, an LED, and is connected to the power supply ECU 26 via the connector 38. In addition, a light guide 52 that sends light from the knob light source 51 to the knob portion 41 side is integrally provided at the distal end portion (end portion on the knob portion 41 side) of the holder portion 40. The light guide 52 includes a guide main body 53 fixed to the tip position of the holder portion 40, and a guide piece 54 extending from the guide main body 53 along the knob shaft direction of the switch knob 23. The guide main body 53 has, for example, a disk shape and an attached state in which the guide main body 53 is fitted into the back surface storage portion 41 a of the knob portion 41. The guide piece 54 has, for example, an elongated plate shape and is attached to a position that is eccentric with respect to the center of the guide main body portion (knob portion 41). The knob illumination unit 50 corresponds to the interlock notification unit.

  Further, the knob portion 41 has a base material made of a transparent resin, and the outer surface (front surface) is coated, whereby the knob surface becomes a colored design surface 55, and the light irradiating portion can transmit light around the knob. 56. The knob light source 51 is turned on when the switch knob 23 is in the pop-up position, and the irradiation light is exposed to the outside from the light irradiation unit 56 around the knob through the light guide 52, so that the switch knob 23 is in the pop-up position. The user (driver) is notified that it is located.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the engine switch 22 is provided with a knob rotating mechanism 57 that allows a rotary operation in one direction of the knob portion 41. In the knob rotation mechanism 57, a knob rotation shaft 58 extending along the axial direction of the switch knob 23 is extended at the center position of the knob portion 41. The knob portion 41 is inserted in a through hole 59 formed in the center of the guide main body 53 in a state where the knob rotation shaft 58 is rotatable, and a rotary operation can be performed around the knob rotation shaft 58. ing. Further, a pair of locking claws 60, 60 are formed on the periphery of the knob portion 41, for example, at opposing positions, and the locking claws 60, 60 are formed on the holder portion 40, that is, the guide main body 53 of the light guide 52. By being locked by the locked portion 61, the holder portion 40 is prevented from coming off. The knob rotating mechanism 57 corresponds to the other operation direction operation allowing mechanism.

  In addition, a rotary-side momentary mechanism 62 is provided between the knob portion 41 and the light guide 52 to automatically return the switch knob 23 to the original operation start position when the hand is released from the switch knob 23 that has been rotary-operated. . As the rotary momentary mechanism 62 of this example, a moderation mechanism using a force that the piece tries to enter the moderation valley is used, and a pair of the moderation mechanisms is provided with the knob rotation shaft 58 interposed therebetween. In addition, although the moderation mechanism of this example is provided in a pair with the knob rotating shaft 58 in between, both have the same structure, and only one of them will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, for example, a moderation piece 63 having a spherical shape is attached to the rear surface of the knob portion 41. The moderation piece 63 is accommodated in a moderation piece hole 64 penetrating on the back surface of the knob portion 41 with a moderation biasing member 65 made of, for example, a coil spring interposed therebetween. For this reason, the moderation piece 63 is always urged in the direction of protruding from the moderation piece hole 64 by the urging force of the moderation urging member 65. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a moderation mountain 66 and a moderation valley 67 are provided on the inner surface of the light guide 52 by making the inner surface uneven. The moderation mountain 66 is formed in an inclined direction having an uphill as it goes in the rotary operation direction (other operation direction) of the knob portion 41, and a base hole of this inclination is formed as a moderation valley 67.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a contact portion 68 for setting the maximum rotary operation amount when the knob portion 41 is rotary-operated is provided on the peripheral portion 53 a of the guide main body 53 (light guide 52). . The abutment portion 68 protrudes on the passage path through which the locking claw 60 passes when the knob portion 41 is operated in a rotary manner, and is disposed at a position corresponding to the maximum allowable position when the knob portion 41 is operated in a rotary manner. Has been. For this reason, when the knob portion 41 is operated in a rotary manner, the locking claw 60 is brought into contact with the contact portion 68 to restrict further rotary operation, and the knob portion 41 is positioned at the rotary maximum rotary operation position. The

  When the switch knob 23 (knob part 41) is not operated in a rotary manner, the moderation piece 63 enters the moderation valley 67 and the knob part 41 is positioned at the initial position before the rotary operation is started. The character (ENGINE START STOP) on the design surface 55 is in a state of facing straight in the left-right direction. When the switch knob 23 (knob portion 41) is operated in a rotary manner, the moderation piece 63 moves up the slope of the moderation mountain 66 against the urging force of the moderation urging member 65. Rotary operation is allowed. Then, after the rotary operation, when the hand is released from the knob portion 41, the moderation piece 63 moves down the slope of the moderation mountain 66 by the urging force of the moderation urging member 65, so that the switch knob 23 is operated when the knob is operated. The switch knob 23 returns to the original initial position before starting the rotary operation.

  A first magnetic sensor 69 for detecting whether or not the switch knob 23 is pushed is mounted on the substrate 45. On the other hand, a magnet 70 made of, for example, a permanent magnet is attached to the tip of the knob rotation shaft 58 at a position offset (shifted position) with respect to the first magnetic sensor 69 in the knob axis direction. The first magnetic sensor 69 detects the presence or absence of the push operation of the switch knob 23 by detecting the magnetic field generated by the magnet 70, and sends a sensor signal corresponding to the detected magnetic field via the connector 38 to the power supply ECU 26. Output to. The first magnetic sensor 69 detects the magnetic field of the magnet 70 and outputs an H level signal when the switch knob 23 is pushed (the state shown in FIG. 4), and the switch knob 23 is not pushed. At this time, an L level signal is output without detecting the magnetic field of the magnet 70.

  In addition, a second magnetic sensor 71 that detects the presence or absence of the rotary operation of the knob portion 41 is mounted at a position near the knob portion 41 on the substrate 45. The second magnetic sensor 71 takes a position that is offset from the magnet 70 in the knob axis direction when the switch knob 23 is in the normal position. When the switch knob 23 takes the pop-up position, the second magnetic sensor 71 is in a position state facing the magnet 70 in the knob radial direction. Take. That is, the second magnetic sensor 71 does not detect the magnetic field of the magnet 70 when the switch knob 23 is in the normal position. When the switch knob 23 is in the pop-up position, the magnet 70 is located at the opposing position. 70 magnetic fields can be detected. The magnet 70 and the second magnetic sensor 71 constitute switch function distribution means.

  The second magnetic sensor 71 can detect the magnetic field of the magnet 70 when the switch knob 23 takes the pop-up position, and outputs a sensor output corresponding to the detected magnetic field to the power supply ECU 26 via the connector 38. For example, when the switch knob 23 is operated from the initial position (the state shown in FIG. 7) before the rotary operation taken by the knob 41 when the rotary operation is not performed, the knob 41 is moved to the maximum rotation position (FIGS. 5 and 5). 8), the direction of the magnetic field applied from the magnet 70 to the second magnetic sensor 71 changes. At this time, when the second magnetic sensor 71 detects a change in the magnetic field direction of the magnet 70, the second magnetic sensor 71 outputs, for example, an H level signal to the power supply ECU 26 in order to notify that the knob portion 41 has been rotated.

Next, the operation of the one push engine start system of this example will be described based on the operation table of FIG.
Here, first, it is assumed that the user holding the electronic key 2 opens the vehicle door and gets into the vehicle. When the collation ECU 5 detects that the door is opened by the courtesy switch 30, the collation ECU 5 transmits a request signal Srq from the in-vehicle LF transmitter 7 to execute in-vehicle collation. When the verification ECU 5 confirms that the in-vehicle verification has been established, the verification ECU 5 recognizes that the in-vehicle verification has been established, for example, by setting an in-vehicle verification establishment flag in its own memory 17. When the verification ECU 5 confirms that the in-vehicle verification has been established, for example, the verification ECU 5 sends an activation start request to the power supply ECU 26 via the in-vehicle LAN 10 to activate the power supply ECU 26 that has been in the standby state.

  The power supply ECU 26 takes, for example, a stop state in which the on-vehicle battery is dead and no electricity is supplied, and a standby state in which at least only in-vehicle verification can be confirmed by taking a state of being electrically connected to the in-vehicle battery, Each relay 27 to 29, the solenoid 46, and the knob light source 51 are in three states including an activated state in which the relay is movable. When the power supply ECU 26 receives a start-up request from the power supply ECU 26 when taking a standby state and takes a new start-up state, the power-supply ECU 26 first sets the power-supply state of the vehicle 1 to a power-off state. That is, the power supply ECU 26 maintains the three relays 27 to 29 in an off state, although the power supply ECU 26 is in an activated state.

  Further, when the power supply ECU 26 sets the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the power supply off state in this way, the knob position is set to normal so as to notify the user of the power supply state at this time by the position of the switch knob 23. Set to position. Note that the power supply ECU 26 positions the switch knob 23 in the normal position when the power supply ECU 26 is in the standby state. Therefore, when the power supply state is set to the power-off state, the switch knob 23 is in the previous position state, That is, it is held at the normal position. At this time, the power supply ECU 26 pushes the solenoid 46 to push the stopper 48 of the movable lever 47 to the back, and the holder portion 40 that has entered the depth of the knob housing portion 39 is moved forward by the urging force of the knob urging member 43. Jumping out is restricted by this stopper 48. Thereby, the switch knob 23 is positioned at the normal position, and the user is notified by the position of the switch knob 23 that the power supply state is in the off state.

  Further, the power supply ECU 26 notifies the user of what the current power supply state is, not only by the knob position of the switch knob 23 but also by illumination of the knob illumination unit 50. When the power supply ECU 26 sets the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the power supply off state, the knob illumination unit 50 turns off the knob illumination unit 50 to notify the user that the power supply state at this time is the power supply off state. Since the power supply ECU 26 turns off the knob illumination unit 50 when the power supply ECU 26 is in a standby state, the knob illumination unit 50 is turned off as it is when the power supply state of the vehicle 1 is set to the power-off state. Maintain with.

  Subsequently, when the power state of the vehicle 1 is in the off state, when the power state of the vehicle 1 is changed to the next stage, that is, the ACC on state, the user (driver) first does not depress the brake pedal. Only the switch knob 23 is pushed once. This is because in the engine switch 22 of this example, the power supply transition operation is performed by rotating the engine switch 22 in the pop-up position, so here, the engine switch 22 is first pushed once and the engine in the normal position is first operated. Switch 22 is switched to the pop-up position.

  When the power supply ECU 26 detects the push operation of the switch knob 23 from the sensor output of the first magnetic sensor 69 when the power supply is in the power off state, the power supply ECU 26 pops up the switch knob 23 on the condition that the brake pedal is not depressed. Starts switching to position. At this time, the power supply ECU 26 checks the collation ECU 5 with the collation ECU 5 at the detection timing of the push operation by the first magnetic sensor 69 and receives the confirmation result that the in-vehicle collation has been established from the collation ECU 5. The knob position is switched from the normal position to the pop-up position. In this case, the power supply ECU 26 pulls the stopper 46 of the movable lever 47 with the solenoid 46 pulled, and releases the position restriction of the holder portion 40 by the stopper 48. As a result, the switch knob 23 pops out to the near side by the urging force of the knob urging member 43, and the stepped portion 40 a formed at the intermediate position in the knob axial direction of the switch knob 23 abuts on the knob guide 44 to restrict further protrusion. Thus, the switch knob 23 is positioned at the pop-up position. Therefore, the user can pick the knob part 41 of the switch knob 23 and operate the knob part 41 in a rotary manner. When the power supply ECU 26 checks the collation result with the collation ECU 5, if the collation ECU 5 has not obtained the collation result that the collation has been established, the collation ECU 5 executes the in-car collation once again and confirms whether or not the in-car collation is established. To do.

  After switching the switch knob 23 to the pop-up position, the user picks the knob portion 41 at the pop-up position and operates it in one direction (the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 8). At this time, when the power supply ECU 26 detects the rotary operation of the switch knob 23 from the sensor output of the second magnetic sensor 71 when the power supply state is the power supply off state, the power supply ECU 26 changes the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the ACC on state. At this time, the power supply ECU 26 switches the ACC relay 27 among the three relays 27 to 29 to the on state at the detection timing of the rotary operation, and switches the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the ACC on state. As a result, power is supplied to the in-vehicle accessory, and the in-vehicle accessory such as a car audio can be used.

  When the power supply ECU 26 sets the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the ACC ON state, the power supply state switching timing (rotary operation) is used to notify the user that the power supply state at this time is the ACC ON state by the knob illumination unit 50. At the detection timing), the knob light source 51 is switched from the extinguished state to the lit state. At this time, since the switch knob 23 takes the pop-up position, the knob illumination part 50 is in a state of being exposed by jumping out of the knob housing part 39. Therefore, the light from the knob light source 51 through the light guide 52 to the knob illumination unit 50 is exposed to the outside of the knob from the entire circumference of the switch knob 23 lifted one step higher from the periphery of the knob. As a result, the user is notified by the illumination of the knob illumination unit 50 that the power state of the vehicle 1 is in the ACC on state.

  Subsequently, when the power state of the vehicle 1 is switched from the ACC on state to the IG on state which is the next power state at the time of power transition, the switch knob 23 taking the pop-up position is further operated once more. When the power supply ECU 26 detects the rotary operation of the switch knob 23 from the sensor output of the second magnetic sensor 71 when the power supply state is the ACC on state, the power supply state of the vehicle 1 is changed to the IG on state which is the power supply state of the next stage. Let At this time, the power supply ECU 26 switches the ACC relay 27 and the first IG relay 28 among the three relays 27 to 29 to the on state at the detection timing of the rotary operation, and switches the power state of the vehicle 1 to the IG on state. Thereby, power is supplied to various electrical components of the vehicle body system and the traveling system, and electrical components such as a power window can be used.

  Further, when the power supply state of the vehicle 1 is set to the IG on state, the power supply ECU 26 notifies the user that the power supply state at this time is the IG on state (that is, the power supply on state) at the position of the switch knob 23. Therefore, the knob position is set to the pop-up position. When the power supply state immediately before the IG on state is the ACC on state, the switch knob 23 is in the pop-up position, so the power supply ECU 26 maintains the knob position of the switch knob 23 in the pop-up position. Further, when the power supply ECU 26 sets the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the IG on state, the knob illumination unit 50 is turned on so that the knob illumination unit 50 also notifies that the power supply state at this time is the IG on state. To do. When the power supply state immediately before the IG-on state is the IG-on state, the knob illumination unit 50 is already in the lighting state, so the power supply ECU 26 maintains the knob lighting unit 50 in the lighting state.

  Further, when the power supply state is in the IG on state and the knob portion 41 of the switch knob 23 taking the pop-up position is further operated once more, the switch knob 23 remains in the pop-up position and the power state is IG. Return from the ON state to the original ACC ON state. Each time the knob portion 41 of the switch knob 23 taking the pop-up position is operated in a rotary manner, the power state is repeatedly switched in the order of ACC on state → IG on state → ACC on state again. In this power supply transition operation, the switch knob 23 maintains the pop-up position, and the knob illumination unit 50 also maintains the lighting state.

  On the other hand, when the power state is the ACC on state or the IG on state, when returning the power state to the original power off state, the user pushes the switch knob 23 once without depressing the brake pedal. When the power supply state is the ACC on state or the IG on state, that is, when the switch knob 23 is in the pop-up position and the power state can be changed to either the ACC on state or the IG on state, When the push operation of the switch knob 23 is detected from the sensor output of the magnetic sensor 69, the power state of the vehicle 1 is returned to the original power off state on condition that the brake pedal is not depressed. At this time, the power supply ECU 26 switches all the three relays 27 to 29 to the OFF state at the detection timing of the push operation so that power is not supplied to the in-vehicle accessories and the electrical components.

  Further, when the power supply ECU 26 sets the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the power supply off state, the power supply ECU 26 takes a pop-up position to notify the user at the position of the switch knob 23 that the power supply state at this time has returned to the power supply off state. The switch knob 23 is switched to the normal position. At this time, the power supply ECU 26 pushes the stopper 48 of the movable lever 47 in the push state by pushing the solenoid 46 in the push state at the power supply state switching timing (push operation detection timing). By pushing inward against the urging force of 43, the position of the switch knob 23 is restricted by the stopper 48. As a result, the switch knob 23 is switched from the previous pop-up position to the normal position, and the user is notified by the knob position of the switch knob 23 that the power state of the vehicle 1 has been returned to the power-off state.

  When the power supply ECU 26 returns the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the power supply OFF state, the knob illumination unit 50 also notifies the user that the power supply state at this time has returned to the power supply OFF state (the push of the power supply state switching (push). At the operation detection timing), the knob light source 51 is switched from the previously lit state to the unlit state. Therefore, the user is also notified by the illumination of the knob illumination unit 50 that the vehicle 1 is in the power-off state. When the power state of the vehicle 1 is in the power-off state, the switch knob 23 takes the normal position and the knob illumination unit 50 is hidden by the knob storage unit 39, so that the knob illumination unit 50 itself can be seen. The state which disappears is taken.

  For example, when the power state of the vehicle 1 is any one of the power off state, the ACC on state, and the IG on state, the switch knob 23 is depressed with the brake pedal depressed to switch the engine 21 in the stopped state to the starting state. Assume that a single push operation has been performed. That is, in the one-push engine start system, the switch knob 23 is pushed while the brake pedal is depressed regardless of whether the vehicle 1 is in the power-off state, the ACC-on state, or the IG-on state. For example, since the power supply state is switched to the engine start state, it is assumed here that this engine start operation is performed.

  When the power supply ECU 26 detects the push operation of the switch knob 23 from the sensor output of the first magnetic sensor 69, the power supply ECU 26 changes the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the engine start state on condition that the brake pedal is depressed. At this time, the power supply ECU 26 goes to confirm the collation result with the collation ECU 5 at the detection timing of the push operation, and when receiving the confirmation result that the in-vehicle collation has been established from the collation ECU 5, all three relays 27 to 29 are turned on, The starter motor is rotated while supplying power to the engine ECU 24. Therefore, the engine 21 takes a state of switching from the previous stopped state to the operating state.

  When the power supply ECU 26 sets the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the engine start state, the power supply ECU 26 notifies the user by the knob position of the switch knob 23 that the power supply state at this time is not the ACC on state or the IG on state but the engine start state. Therefore, the knob position of the switch knob 23 is maintained at the normal position so far. Further, when the power supply ECU 26 sets the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the engine start state, the knob light source 51 is turned off in order to notify the knob illumination unit 50 that the power supply state at this time has correctly switched to the engine start state. And the knob illumination unit 50 is maintained in an extinguished state.

  Further, when the vehicle 1 is in the engine operating state, the switch knob 23 is pushed once in a state where the range position of the shift lever is set to the parking range in order to stop the engine 21 in the operating state. When the power supply ECU 26 detects the push operation of the switch knob 23 from the sensor output of the first magnetic sensor 69, the power supply state of the vehicle 1 is changed from the engine start state to the original power supply off state on condition that the shift lever is in the parking range. Switch to. At this time, the power supply ECU 26 switches all the three relays 27 to 29 to the OFF state at the detection timing of the push operation so that power is not supplied to the in-vehicle accessories and the electrical components.

  When the power supply ECU 26 returns the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the power supply off state in this way, in order to notify the user that the power supply state at this time has returned to the power supply off state instead of the ACC on state or the IG on state, The knob position of the switch knob 23 is maintained at the previous normal position. Further, when the power supply ECU 26 returns the power supply state of the vehicle 1 to the power supply off state, the knob illumination unit 50 also notifies the user that the power supply state at this time is normally switched to the power supply off state. The knob illumination unit 50 is maintained in an extinguished state by continuing to turn off the light source 51.

  Further, the switch knob pop-up function for popping the switch knob 23 from the surroundings by a predetermined amount is also used as an alternative collation execution request function because the switch knob 23 takes this pop-up state even when in-vehicle collation is not established. . This is because, for example, when the electronic key 2 runs out of battery and the in-vehicle verification (smart verification) is not established, it is necessary to execute key verification by immobilizer verification instead of in-vehicle verification according to this smart communication. Since the immobilizer antenna 33 which is the vehicle side antenna for immobilizer verification is built in the engine switch 22, if the switch knob 23 is popped up when verification by the immobilizer verification is necessary, the user holds the electronic key 2 over This is because it is possible to guide the electronic key 2 to the holding position.

  Here, the alternative verification execution request function will be described. Here, for example, the vehicle door can be unlocked by external verification using the electronic key 2, but the electronic key 2 runs out of battery in the process of opening the vehicle door and getting on. It is assumed that the in-vehicle verification is not established. When the courtesy switch 30 detects the door opening, the verification ECU 5 starts an operation of transmitting a request signal Srq from the in-vehicle LF transmitter 7 and confirms whether the in-vehicle verification is established. Here, in this case, since it is assumed that the battery of the electronic key 2 is dead, even if the verification ECU 5 transmits the request signal Srq from the in-vehicle LF transmitter 7, the request signal Srq is originally used. The ID signal Sid that should be returned in response is not transmitted from the electronic key 2, and the ID signal Sid cannot be received by the RF receiver 8.

  If the ID signal Sid cannot be received by the RF receiver 8 within a certain period of time after starting the operation of transmitting the request signal Srq from the in-vehicle LF transmitter 7, the in-vehicle verification is not established. Recognize that there is. When the verification ECU 5 confirms that the in-vehicle verification is not established, the verification ECU 5 outputs an in-vehicle verification failure notification to the power supply ECU 26 via the in-vehicle LAN 10. When the power supply ECU 26 receives the notification of in-vehicle verification failure, the power supply ECU 26 switches from the standby state to the activated state, and executes an operation of notifying the user of the position of the electronic key 2.

  At this time, the power supply ECU 26 switches the solenoid 46 from the previous push state to the pull state, and switches the switch knob 23 from the previous normal position to the pop-up position. Further, when the power supply ECU 26 receives a notification of in-vehicle verification failure from the verification ECU 5, the power supply ECU 26 switches the knob illumination unit 50 that has been turned off until then to a blinking state. Therefore, the switch knob 23 takes the pop-up position and the knob illumination unit 50 takes a blinking state, so that the alternative verification of the in-vehicle verification must be performed by immobilizer verification, and the electronic key 2 at this time The user is notified of the holding position. Therefore, the user immediately recognizes that the electronic key 2 has run out of battery and the in-vehicle collation cannot be established and the key collation must be executed by the immobilizer collation, and the position where the electronic key 2 is held is immediately known. Note that the power state of the vehicle 1 at this time is maintained in a power-off state in which all the three relays 27 to 29 are turned off.

  The power supply ECU 26 has a time limit for the electronic key holding position notification (switch knob pop-up and lighting blinking), and measures the elapsed time from the start of the notification by its timer 72. Then, when the elapsed time of the timer 72 exceeds a certain time, the power supply ECU 26 ends this notification operation. At this time, the power supply ECU 26 switches the solenoid 46 from the previous pull state to the original push state, and resists the restricting portion 49 of the holder portion 40 against the biasing force of the knob biasing member 43 by the stopper 48 of the movable lever 47. Then, the switch knob 23 is returned to the original normal position. Further, the power supply ECU 26 switches the knob illumination unit 50 from the blinking state to the extinguished state as the switch knob 23 returns to the normal position.

  In addition, the power-on state notification function has a power-on state that prevents the vehicle from being left in the power-on state as a countermeasure for rising battery power when the power-on state is the ACC-on state or the IG-on state. A power supply forced-off function that forcibly returns the power supply state to the original power-off state when a certain time has elapsed is provided. In this case, the power supply ECU 26 measures the elapsed time from when the power supply state is the ACC on state or the IG on state by using its own timer 72. When the power supply ECU 26 recognizes that the elapsed time of the timer 72 has exceeded a certain time, the power supply ECU 26 turns off the knob illumination unit 50 while forcibly returning the power state of the vehicle 1 to the original power-off state. To save energy for in-vehicle battery.

  When the power supply ECU 26 forcibly switches the power supply state to the power supply OFF state by the power supply forced OFF function, the power supply state is switched to the power supply OFF and the knob illumination unit 50 is turned off, but the knob position of the switch knob 23 is in the ACC ON state or Continue taking the pop-up position that was in the IG on state. This is because, as the actions that the user can take after this, it is assumed that the in-vehicle verification performed when the driver gets off the vehicle door and gets off, and that the engine switch 22 is operated again. In both cases, the switch knob 23 is operated to take the pop-up position, so that the state is maintained as it is.

  In this example, the switch knob 23 can be protruded from the normal position, which is the normal position, to the pop-up position, and the switch knob 23 (knob portion 41) for taking the pop-up position can be operated in a rotary manner. An engine start / stop operation is assigned to the push operation 23, and a power supply transition operation is assigned to the rotary operation of the switch knob 23. Therefore, the switch function of the engine switch 22 is distinguished from an engine start operation as a push operation and a power supply transition operation as a rotary operation, so that the operation form of each operation becomes clear. For this reason, when performing engine start / stop operation or power supply transition operation with the engine switch 22, it is possible to make it difficult to make an operation error.

According to the configuration of the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The switch knob 23 can be switched from the normal position, which is the normal position, to the pop-up position, and the switch knob 23 (knob portion 41) at this time can be operated in a rotary manner. An operation is assigned, and a power transition operation is assigned to the rotary operation of the switch knob 23. For this reason, since the operation forms of the switch operation performed by the engine start / stop operation and the power supply transition operation are divided, it is possible to prevent an operation error from occurring when performing these operations.

  (2) The switch knob 23 is assigned an engine start operation as a push operation and a power transition operation as a rotary operation. For this reason, when the engine start operation is performed with the switch knob 23, for example, the operation of temporarily positioning the switch knob 23 at the pop-up position as in the power supply transition operation is not required. can do.

  (3) When performing a power supply transition operation with the switch knob 23, push the switch knob 23 only in the normal position and push the switch knob 23 to the pop-up position once without depressing the brake pedal. Then, an operation process of rotating the switch knob 23 (knob portion 41) is performed. For this reason, when the switch knob 23 is operated by a rotary operation, the user's willingness to temporarily move the switch knob 23 to the pop-up position is entered, so that an erroneous operation is less likely to occur with respect to the power transition operation by the switch knob 23. be able to.

  (4) When the switch knob 23 is in the pop-up position, when the power state of the vehicle 1 is in the power-on state (ACC on state, IG on state), not only the knob position of the switch knob 23 but also the knob Notification is also given by illumination of the illumination unit 50. For this reason, it can notify a user more reliably that the switch knob 23 has taken the pop-up position.

  (5) When switching the power supply state with the switch knob 23, this switching operation is subject to the establishment of in-vehicle verification (smart verification). If in-vehicle verification is not established, the switch knob 23 is pushed. Even if the power is not switched. For this reason, it becomes possible to make it difficult to produce the situation where the switching operation of a power supply state is illegally performed by the third party, and it can be made highly secure against unauthorized use of the vehicle 1 and thus vehicle theft. .

  (6) The switch knob pop-up function is also used as an alternative collation execution request function in which the switch knob 23 takes this pop-up state and notifies that when in-vehicle collation is not established. For this reason, for example, when the electronic key 2 runs out of battery and the in-vehicle collation is not established, it is possible to notify the user that the in-vehicle collation is not established in a form that is easily noticed by the user who sets the switch knob 23 to the pop-up position. Further, since the immobilizer verification vehicle-side antenna (immobility antenna 33) used as an alternative verification when the smart verification is not established at this time is incorporated in the engine switch 22, if the switch knob 23 takes the pop-up position, the electronic key It is also possible to guide the user to the two holding places.

  (7) The switch knob pop-up function changes the power state to the original power-off state when the power-on state is ACC-on state or IG-on state and the power-on state has passed for a certain time. A power-off function for forcibly returning power is provided. Therefore, even when the user forgets to switch the power supply state to the power-off state and gets off the vehicle, the power supply state can be forcibly switched to the off-state.

Note that the embodiment is not limited to the configuration described so far, and may be modified as follows.
The switch function assigned to each operation direction of the switch knob 23 is not necessarily limited to the engine start / stop switch function and the power supply transition switch function. For example, the engine start operation may be assigned to the push operation direction of the switch knob 23 and the engine stop operation may be assigned to the rotary operation direction of the switch knob 23. That is, the switch function assigned to each operation direction of the switch knob 23 is one of the switch functions inherent to the engine switch 22 (ACC on state switching, IG on state switching, engine start on state switching, power off switching). Any of them may be allocated.

The switch function of the switch knob 23 is not limited to the push operation being an engine start / stop operation and the rotary operation being a power supply transition operation, and this combination may be reversed.
The two operations that the switch knob 23 has are not necessarily a push operation and a rotary operation, and may be a slide operation that moves the switch knob 23 in the horizontal direction or a tilt operation that tilts the switch knob 23, for example.

  The combination of the two operations that the switch knob 23 has is not necessarily limited to the combination of the push operation and the rotary operation, and each operation of the push operation, the rotary operation, the slide operation, and the tilting operation can be appropriately combined.

  The switch knob 23 is not necessarily limited to being operable only in one direction, and may be operable in both directions around the knob axis. In this case, the switch function assigned to each of the left and right rotary runs may be different. For example, a switch function for switching to the ACC on state is assigned to one rotary operation direction, and the IG on state is set to one rotary operation direction. It is also possible to assign a switch function for switching.

  When the switch knob 23 is set to the pop-up position, the knob illumination unit 50 is turned on, but the lighting at this time is not necessarily limited to the same color. For example, a plurality of LEDs having different emission colors may be attached to the substrate 45, and the illumination color may be made different by switching the LED to emit light in the ACC on state and the IG on state. In this case, the power supply state (type of power-on state) can be recognized more easily.

  In the knob illumination unit 50, the knob light source is not necessarily an LED, and for example, a lamp may be used. If the light from the knob light source 51 can be emitted directly to the outside of the knob, the light guide 52 may be omitted.

  -The lighting state of the knob illumination unit 50 is limited to a lighting type in which the lighting state is off when the power state is the power off state and the engine start state, and the lighting state is on when the power state is the ACC on state and the IG on state. Not. For example, various lighting methods such as turning off the knob illumination unit 50 only when the power supply state is the power off state or turning on the knob illumination unit 50 only when the power supply state is the power supply off state can be adopted. It is.

-The knob illumination part 50 is not necessarily limited to taking the lighting state which shines continuously, For example, it may take a blinking state.
The shape of the knob illumination unit 50 is not necessarily limited to the shape in which the front surface around the knob shines, but may be any shape that emits light from at least a part around the knob. In addition, the knob illumination unit 50 is not necessarily limited to one that shines around the knob, but may be one in which the entire or part of the knob surface (front surface) shines.

  The drive source (actuator) of the knob position switching mechanism 35 is not necessarily limited to a solenoid, and a motor may be used, for example. That is, the knob position switching mechanism 35 is not limited to the structure described in the embodiment, and the mechanism type is particularly limited as long as the switch knob 23 after the push operation can be returned to the original operation start position. Not.

  The solenoid 46 does not necessarily have a driving force that can push the switch knob 23 inward against the urging force of the knob urging member 43, that is, can return the switch knob 23 to the normal position. In this case, when the switch knob 23 in the pop-up position notifies that the in-vehicle verification is not established, the knob position cannot be returned to the original normal position after the notification is completed, but the switch knob 23 remains in the pop-up position. If this is the case, it can be notified by this position state that the in-vehicle verification was not established last time.

  The rotary-side momentary mechanism 62 is not limited to a moderation mechanism that uses the force that the piece tries to enter the moderation valley, and can return the switch knob 23 after the rotary operation to the original operation start position. If so, the mechanism type is not particularly limited.

  The detection system for checking whether or not the switch knob 23 is pushed is not necessarily limited to a magnetic sensor, and for example, an optical sensor may be used. In addition, this type of detection system is not limited to a contactless type such as a magnetic sensor or an optical sensor, but may be a contacted type such as a microswitch.

-The power supply state after the power-off state in the power supply transition function is not necessarily limited to the two states of the ACC on state and the IG on state, and these may be consolidated into one state.
The execution condition of the power state switching operation of the switch knob 23 is based on the condition that the key verification of the electronic key system 3 is established, but this key verification is not necessarily limited to in-vehicle verification, and for example, external verification may be applied. The execution condition of the power state switching operation of the switch knob 23 is not necessarily limited to the condition that the key verification of this type of electronic key system 3 is established, and other verification (authentication) such as biometric authentication is adopted. May be.

  When visually informing that the power state of the vehicle 1 is the power-on state other than the knob position of the switch knob 23, this is not necessarily performed by the knob illumination unit 50 provided in the switch knob 23. For example, this type of visual notification may be displayed on the instrument panel of the driver's seat.

  -When notifying that the power supply state of the vehicle 1 is a power-on state other than the position of the switch knob 23, this is not limited to the visual notification by the knob illumination unit 50. For this notification, for example, audio notification such as voice may be employed.

  The operation for switching the power supply state using the switch knob 23 is not necessarily limited to the push operation, and may be a rotary operation, for example. In this case, when the switch knob 23 is rotary-operated and the power supply state is the power-on state, the switch knob 23 moves to the pop-up position.

  The power-on state notification function is not necessarily provided in the engine start operation system switch, but can be applied to various switches in the vehicle. Needless to say, the installation destination of the power-on state notification function is not necessarily limited to the vehicle, and may be various devices and devices having operation switches.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be described below together with their effects.
(1) In any one of Claims 1-8, the said operation switch is a vehicle power supply state switching switch operated when switching the power supply state of the vehicle-mounted electrical component installed in the vehicle as said goods. According to this configuration, since the operation switch is a vehicle power supply state switching switch, the technique of this example can be applied to various operation switches mounted on the vehicle.

  (2) In any one of claims 2 to 8, the engine start / stop switch includes a power-off state in which power is not supplied to various in-vehicle electrical components mounted on a vehicle, and a state in which the engine is in a start state. Although not formed, between a first power-on state that is a power state when power is supplied to one component of the various on-vehicle electrical components and a second power state that is a power state when the engine is started Thus, the power supply state can be switched alternatively. According to this configuration, by operating the engine start / stop switch, the power state of the vehicle can be freely switched between the power-off state, the first power-on state, and the second power-on state. .

  (3) In any one of claims 2 to 8 and technical ideas (1) and (2), the power supply state of the engine start / stop switch is sequentially switched to the next stage every time the switch knob is operated. A power transition function is assigned, and the knob axial position switching mechanism is configured to change the position of the switch knob from the previous initial position when the power state is in the power-on state during the power transition operation process. Switch to the displacement position. According to this configuration, when the power supply state takes the power-on state in the operation process of power supply transition, the fact is notified by the position of the switch knob. For this reason, when switching the power supply state in accordance with the power supply transition function, it is possible to immediately recognize in which state the power supply state is in the power-on state.

  (4) In any one of claims 1 to 8 and the technical thoughts (1) to (3), the knob shaft direction position switching mechanism is restored by a biasing force of a biasing member that satisfies a momentary function of the switch knob. The position of the switch knob in the axial direction is switched by switching the position restriction position of the switch knob to return to the operation start position.

The block diagram which shows schematic structure of the electronic key system in one Embodiment. Sectional drawing of an engine switch when a knob takes a normal position. Sectional drawing of an engine switch when a knob takes a pop-up position. Sectional drawing of an engine switch when a knob is pushed. Sectional drawing of an engine switch when a knob is rotary-operated. The perspective view of the engine switch periphery when a knob takes a normal position. The perspective view of the engine switch periphery when a knob takes a pop-up position. The perspective view of the engine switch periphery when a knob is rotary-operated. II-II sectional view taken on the line of FIG. The table | surface which shows the relationship between a power supply state and a switch knob position.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Vehicle as goods, 2 ... Electronic key, 5 ... Collation ECU which comprises collation means and permission means, 6, 7 ... LF transmitter which comprises collation means, 8 ... RF receiver which comprises collation means, 21 ... Engine, 22 ... Engine switch as operation switch (engine start / stop switch), 23 ... Switch knob, 26 ... Power supply ECU constituting switch function distribution means, 35 ... Knob position switching as knob axial position switching mechanism Mechanism: 50 ... Knob illumination section as interlocking notification means, 57 ... Knob rotating mechanism as other operation direction operation allowing mechanism, 70 ... Magnet constituting switch function distribution means, 71 ... First constituting switch function distribution means 2 Magnetic sensor, L ... Knob shaft.

Claims (8)

The switch knob monitors the momentary operation of the operation switch. The switch function of the switch knob includes a power state of an article that is an object of operation of the switch knob in a specific state from among a plurality of power states. When the switch knob is operated, a power supply state switch for switching the power supply state of the article to a power supply state corresponding to the requested operation at that time by the selection function is provided. In the device
A knob shaft position switching mechanism capable of switching the position of the switch knob in the direction of the knob axis, and enabling the switch knob to be operated in the same operation direction before and after the position switching;
Other operation direction movement allowance mechanism that allows the switch knob located in the pop-up position by the knob shaft direction position switching mechanism to be operated in another operation direction different from the one operation direction;
A power supply state switching device comprising switch function distribution means for distributing a switch function settable by the selection function to the one operation direction and the other operation direction of the switch knob.   The power supply state switching device according to claim 1, wherein the operation switch is an engine start / stop switch operated when starting or stopping an engine of a vehicle as the article.   The switch function allocating means assigns an engine start / stop function for switching the engine between start and stop to one of the one operation direction and the other operation direction, and to the other of the one operation direction and the other operation direction. 3. The power supply state switching device according to claim 2, wherein a power supply transition function for sequentially changing the power supply state of the vehicle to the next stage each time the switch knob is operated is assigned. The switch knob can be pushed along the knob axis direction of the switch knob as the one operation direction, and can be rotary operated around the knob axis of the switch knob as the other operation direction,
4. The power supply state switching device according to claim 3, wherein the switch function distribution unit assigns the engine start / stop function to the push operation and assigns the power transition function to the rotary operation.   When the knob shaft direction position switching mechanism confirms that only the switch knob has been operated in the one operation direction when the power state is the power off state, the position of the switch knob is changed from the initial position to the pop-up position. The power supply state switching device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the power supply state switching operation along the other operation direction of the switch knob is enabled by switching the position to a position.   6. The device according to claim 1, further comprising an interlocking notification unit that notifies the fact that the switch knob takes the pop-up position in conjunction with the position of the switch knob. Power supply state switching device. Collating means for performing key collation by comparing a key code received from an electronic key capable of wireless transmission with a key code registered in the article;
The power supply according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising permission means for permitting the switching operation of the power supply state by the switch knob when the key verification of the verification means is established. State switching device.   The knob shaft direction position switching mechanism, when the key collation of the collating means is not established, positions the switch knob at the pop-up position and notifies the fact that the key collation is not established by the position of the switch knob. The power supply state switching device according to claim 7, wherein

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