JP2013151218A - Shift device for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle shift device that can be operated by a driver without a sense of incongruity.
A vehicle shift device 10 includes a support portion 11 fixed to a vehicle such as a center console 50, and a driver's hand in a first direction from the front of the vehicle to the rear of the vehicle. A first operation portion (pressing switch SW, mounting portion 12) capable of detecting a first operation and outputting a first operation signal, and a second from the rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle. A second operation unit (pressing switch SW, attachment unit 12) capable of detecting a second operation of the hand of the driver in a direction and outputting a second operation signal. The first operation signal and / or the second operation signal can shift travel modes such as a P mode, an R mode, an N mode, and a D mode of the vehicle.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a shift device used in a vehicle such as an automobile.

  For example, FIG. 1 of Patent Document 1 discloses a shift device 24 provided in the armrest portion 22 of the driver's seat door 20. Further, FIG. 2 of Patent Document 1 can move by tilting between a neutral position and the surrounding R (reverse) position, D (drive) position, + (shift up) position, and-(shift down) position. A shift lever 28 is disclosed, and a P range switch 53 capable of selecting a P (parking) range is provided on the shift lever 28.

JP 2002-254942 A

  However, the driver of the vehicle needs to operate the shift lever 28 of Patent Document 1 not only in the front-rear direction of the vehicle but also in the left-right direction of the vehicle. Such an operation is performed by a conventional vehicle shift device. Unlike the above, there is a risk that the driver may feel uncomfortable. In other words, it may take a long time for the driver to get used to such an operation.

  Furthermore, it may take more time for the driver to perform a correct operation even in an emergency.

  In addition, FIG. 3 of Patent Document 1 discloses an R range switch 48 or a D range switch 49 that is pressed by a shift rod 29 that can be rotated by a support pin 37, and includes an R range switch 48, a D range switch 49, and the like. It is necessary to secure a space for housing the detection switches 48, 49, 50, 51 in the vehicle body. In addition, the support legs 34, 34, 34, and 34 need to secure a space for accommodating in the vehicle body. In other words, the degree of freedom when the shift lever 28 or the shift device 24 is arranged in the vehicle is low, and the layout may be limited.

  One object of the present invention is to provide a vehicular shift device that can be operated by a driver without a sense of incongruity. Other objects of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art by referring to the aspects and preferred embodiments exemplified below and the accompanying drawings.

  In the following, in order to easily understand the outline of the present invention, embodiments according to the present invention will be exemplified.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a support portion fixed to the vehicle immovably,
A first operation unit capable of detecting a first operation of a driver's hand in a first direction from the front of the vehicle to the rear of the vehicle and outputting a first operation signal;
A second operation unit capable of detecting a second operation of the hand of the driver in the second direction from the rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle and outputting a second operation signal;
With
The first operation signal and / or the second operation signal is related to a vehicular shift device that is capable of shifting a travel mode of the vehicle.

  Since the support portion is fixed to the vehicle in a stationary manner, there is no need to provide a space for allowing the support portion to move in the vehicle. Accordingly, the degree of freedom when the support portion or the vehicle shift device is arranged in the vehicle is high. In other words, the installation portion of the support portion can be reduced in size or simplified, and the cost of the entire vehicle can be reduced.

  In addition, since the support portion is fixed to the vehicle so that the vehicle shift device does not need to detect the driver's operation in the left-right direction of the vehicle. In this case, the driver can operate the vehicle shift device without a sense of incongruity. In other words, the driver can concentrate on driving the vehicle other than the operation of the vehicle shift device, and the vehicle can travel safely.

In the first aspect, the vehicle shift device includes:
It may further include an outer skin portion covering the first operation portion and the second operation portion,
The first operation unit may include a push-type front switch disposed on the front side of the support unit,
The second operation unit may include a push-type rear switch disposed on the rear side of the support unit,
In the first operation and / or the second operation of the driver's hand, the outer skin portion is deformed inside the outer skin portion, and the first operation signal and / or the second operation is changed. A signal may be output.

  Since the first operation signal and / or the second operation signal is output when the outer skin portion is deformed to the inside, the driver easily recognizes the operation of the front switch and / or the rear switch by touch. be able to. Also, the driver can easily recognize the operation of the front switch and / or the rear switch visually. In other words, the driver can further concentrate on driving the vehicle other than the operation of the vehicle shift device, and the vehicle can travel more safely.

In the first aspect, the vehicle shift device includes:
It may be further provided with a movable part which is arranged on the upper side of the support part and is movable inclining with respect to the support part in the first direction or the second direction
The first operation unit may be disposed on the rear side of the support unit, and may include a push-type rear switch that can detect the first operation via the movable unit,
The second operation unit may include a push-type front switch that is disposed on the front side of the support unit and capable of detecting the second operation via the movable unit,
The movable portion may be moved by the first operation or the second operation of the hand of the driver, and the first operation signal or the second operation signal may be output.

  Since the first operation signal or the second operation signal is output by moving the movable part arranged on the upper side of the support part in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the driver can detect the rear switch or the front switch by touch. The operation can be easily recognized. Also, the driver can easily recognize the operation of the rear switch or the front switch visually. In other words, the driver can further concentrate on driving the vehicle other than the operation of the vehicle shift device, and the vehicle can travel more safely.

In the first aspect, the vehicle shift device includes:
A third operation unit capable of detecting a third operation of the hand of the driver in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction and outputting a third operation signal; You can,
The travel mode may have a plurality of travel modes,
Only when the third operation signal is output, the first operation signal or the second operation signal may select at least one of the plurality of travel modes.

  When the vehicle shift device includes the third operation unit, when the driver erroneously operates the first operation unit or the second operation unit, a driving mode not intended by the driver is selected or shifted. This can be suppressed. Further, since the third operation unit detects a direction other than the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the third operation unit (permission unit) and the first operation unit or the second operation unit (execution unit) are the driver. It can also be suppressed that it is mistaken. In other words, the driver can further concentrate on driving the vehicle other than the operation of the vehicle shift device, and the vehicle can travel more safely.

In the first aspect, the vehicle shift device includes:
A control unit that shifts the travel mode of the vehicle;
When the current driving mode is a neutral mode in which the power of the prime mover of the vehicle is not transmitted, the control unit shifts from the neutral mode to the forward mode in which the vehicle moves forward by the first operation signal, while the control The unit may shift from the neutral mode to a reverse mode in which the vehicle moves backward with the second operation signal.

  The control unit can shift from the neutral mode to the forward mode or the reverse mode by the same operation as that of the conventional vehicle shift device. The driver can operate the vehicle shift device without a sense of incongruity. In other words, the driver can further concentrate on driving the vehicle other than the operation of the vehicle shift device, and the vehicle can travel more safely.

  In the first aspect, when the current travel mode is the reverse drive mode, the control unit may shift from the reverse drive mode to a parking mode in which the vehicle is parked by the second operation signal.

  The control unit can shift from the reverse mode to the forward mode or the parking mode by the same operation as that of the conventional vehicle shift device. The driver can operate the vehicle shift device without further discomfort.

In the first aspect, when the first output period in which the first operation signal or the second operation signal is continuously output to the control unit is less than a first predetermined time, the control unit , The current driving mode may be shifted to the next driving mode,
When the first output period is equal to or longer than the first predetermined time, the control unit may shift the current travel mode to a plurality of adjacent travel modes.

  When the first output period is equal to or longer than the first predetermined time, the control unit can continuously shift the traveling mode a plurality of times. In other words, the control unit can execute not only one shift change but also a plurality of shift changes by the same operation as that of the conventional vehicle shift device. The driver can operate the vehicle shift device without further discomfort.

In the first aspect, the vehicle shift device includes:
A neutral mode in which the power of the prime mover of the vehicle is not transmitted when the output period in which both the first operation signal and the second operation signal are continuously output is a predetermined time or longer. Or you may further provide the control part which shifts to the parking mode which parks the said vehicle.

  When both the first operation and the second operation are executed by the driver, the control unit can execute the neutral mode or the parking mode, for example, as an emergency operation, and try to stop the vehicle. Thereby, the safety of the vehicle can be ensured.

  In the first aspect, when the second output period in which both the first operation signal and the second operation signal are continuously output to the control unit is equal to or longer than a second predetermined time, the control The unit may shift the current traveling mode to the neutral mode or the parking mode.

  When both the first operation and the second operation are executed by the driver, the control unit can execute the neutral mode or the parking mode, for example, as an emergency operation, and try to stop the vehicle. Thereby, the safety of the vehicle can be ensured.

In the first aspect, the first operation unit may be capable of detecting the first operation over substantially the entire outer surface of the first operation unit.
The second operation unit may be capable of detecting the second operation over substantially the entire outer surface of the second operation unit.

  By setting a large range for detecting an operation from the driver in the first operation unit and the second operation unit, it is possible to absorb wrinkles for each driver. In other words, the first operation unit and the second operation unit with good sensitivity can be provided, and the driver can more reliably operate the vehicle shift device. Thereby, the safety of the vehicle can be ensured.

  Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the illustrated embodiments according to the present invention can be further modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

An example of the partially broken side view of the shift apparatus for vehicles according to this invention is shown. An example of the operation diagram of the front switch is shown. An example of the external appearance perspective view of the shift apparatus for vehicles of FIG. 1 is shown. 4A shows another example of an external perspective view of the vehicular shift device of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4B shows an example of an action diagram of the right switch. The other example of the partially broken side view of the shift apparatus for vehicles according to this invention is shown. An example of a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 5 is shown. An example of a sectional view taken along line 7-7 in FIG. 5 is shown. The modification of the vehicle shift apparatus of FIG. 1 is shown. The other modification of the vehicle shift apparatus of FIG. 1 is shown. An example of the block diagram of a shift operation system provided with the shift apparatus for vehicles is shown.

  The preferred embodiments described below are used to facilitate an understanding of the present invention. Accordingly, those skilled in the art should note that the present invention is not unduly limited by the embodiments described below.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of a partially broken side view of a vehicle shift device according to the present invention. In the example of FIG. 1 (first embodiment), the vehicle shift device 10 includes a support portion 11 that is fixedly fixed to the upper surface of a center console 50 by a fixing tool 60 such as a screw. Since the support portion 11 is fixed to a vehicle such as the center console 50, it is not necessary to provide a space for allowing the support portion 11 to move inside the center console 50. Accordingly, the degree of freedom when the support portion 11 or the vehicle shift device 10 is arranged on the center console 50 is high. In other words, the center console 50 which is the installation part of the support part 11 can be reduced in size or simplified, and the cost as the whole vehicle can be reduced. In addition, the installation part of the support part 11 is not limited to the center console 50, For example, the instrument panel (not shown) of a vehicle may be sufficient, and the vehicle shift apparatus 10 detects a driver | operator's operation in the front-back direction of a vehicle. It is sufficient to have an operation unit to perform.

  A specific configuration of the operation unit will be described below, but the support unit 11 itself may also serve as the operation unit. Specifically, the attachment portion 12 may be omitted, and the support portion 11 may store the push-type switches SW and SW. Alternatively, the operation unit itself described below may also serve as the support unit 11. Specifically, the support portion 11 may be omitted, and the attachment portion 12 that stores the push-type switches SW and SW may be fixed to the center console 50.

  In the example of FIG. 1, the operation unit arranged on the upper side of the rod-shaped support unit 11 detects the first operation of the driver's hand in the first direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle and performs the first operation. Push-type switch SW capable of outputting a signal and push-type switch SW capable of detecting a second operation of the driver's hand in the second direction from the rear to the front of the vehicle and outputting a second operation signal It consists of Here, the push-type switch SW capable of outputting the first operation signal is a push-type front switch disposed on the front side of the support portion 11, and is a push-type switch SW capable of outputting the second operation signal. Is a push-type rear switch disposed on the rear side of the support portion 11. The push-type front switch SW and the rear switch SW oppose each other in the vehicle front-rear direction.

  In the example of FIG. 1, the push-type front switch SW and the rear switch SW are attached to the attachment portion 12 and fixed to the support portion 11 via the attachment portion 12. The mounting portion 12 has a recess on the front side of the support portion 11, and the recess stores the front switch SW and also has a recess on the rear side of the support portion 11. Storing. The mounting portion 12, the front switch SW, and the rear switch SW form the operation portions SW, SW, and 12 of the vehicle shift device 10, and the operation portions SW, SW, and 12 are the first switches that are configured by the front switch SW. An operation unit and a second operation unit including a rear switch SW are included.

  In the example of FIG. 1, the outer skin portion 13 covers almost the entire operation portion SW, SW, 12 (first operation portion and second operation portion), but a part of the attachment portion 12, that is, two Only the recess may be covered, and the front switch SW and the rear switch SW are turned ON or OFF via the outer skin part 13. The outer skin portion 13 is preferably made of, for example, a sheet-like rubber having contractibility, and can be deformed by a driver's finger.

  FIG. 2 shows an example of an action diagram of the front switch SW for detecting the first operation of the driver's hand in the first direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle. For example, when the driver's left index finger, middle finger, and ring finger press the portion of the outer skin portion 13 corresponding to the front switch SW, the portion of the outer skin portion 13 is deformed inward, and the front switch SW is turned on. The front switch SW or the first operation unit detects the first operation of the driver's hand in the first direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle. When the front switch SW is turned on, for example, the front switch SW The first operation signal can be output.

  For example, when the portion of the outer skin portion 13 corresponding to the rear switch SW is pressed with the belly of the left hand of the driver, that portion of the outer skin portion 13 can be deformed inward. The rear switch SW or the second operation unit detects the second operation of the driver's hand in the second direction from the rear to the front of the vehicle, and when the rear switch SW is turned on, for example, The switch SW can output a second operation signal.

  Since the first operation signal and / or the second operation signal is output by deforming the outer skin portion 13 to the inside, the driver can easily operate the front switch SW and / or the rear switch SW by touch. Can be recognized. Further, the driver can easily recognize the operation of the front switch SW and / or the rear switch SW visually.

  The front-side switch SW and the rear-side switch SW may constitute a push-type switch SW with an automatic return push button switch as shown in FIG. 2 or the like, and alternatively, a pressure-sensitive switch, an electrostatic switch, etc. (not shown) A push-type switch SW may be configured. For example, ON / OFF of the pressure-sensitive switch can be recognized only by the driver's tactile sense. For example, the pressure-sensitive switch is linked with sensory elements such as a speaker and a vibrator so that the driver's tactile and auditory sense can be pressed. For example, the ON operation of the switch SW can be recognized.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of an external perspective view of the vehicle shift device 10 of FIG. The vehicular shift device 10 protrudes above the center console 50, and when the driver pushes the vehicular shift device 10 in the front-rear direction, the first operation signal and / or the second operation signal is output. The first operation signal and / or the second operation signal can shift the traveling mode of the vehicle. The travel mode is preferably set similarly to the travel mode in the conventional vehicle shift device. For example, the conventional P range (parking range), R range (reverse range), N range (neutral range), and D range (Drive range) can be made compatible.

  The vehicle shift device 10 can shift the travel mode of the vehicle only by a combination of the first operation signal and the second operation signal. When the vehicle shift device 10 indicates the P range, for example, the first operation signal When only the signal is output, for example, three times, the vehicle shift device 10 indicates the D range, for example. When the vehicle shift device 10 indicates the D range, for example, if only the second operation signal is output once, for example, the vehicle shift device 10 indicates the N range, for example. When only the second operation signal is output, for example, twice when the vehicle shift device 10 indicates the D range, for example, the vehicle shift device 10 indicates the R range, for example. The vehicle shift device 10 does not need to detect a driver's operation in the left-right direction of the vehicle. In this case, the driver can operate the vehicle shift device 10 without a sense of incongruity. In other words, the driver can concentrate on driving the vehicle other than the operation of the vehicle shift device 10, and the vehicle can travel safely.

  4 shows another example of an external perspective view of the vehicle shift device 10 of FIG. FIG. 4A corresponds to FIG. 3, and in the example of FIG. 4 (second embodiment), the vehicle shift device 10 is other than the vehicle front-rear direction (first direction and second direction). A push-type switch 14 (third operation unit) capable of detecting a third operation of the driver's hand in the direction (third direction) and outputting a third operation signal is provided. FIG. 4B shows an example of an action diagram of the push switch 14 (right switch) that detects the third operation of the driver's hand in the third direction from the right to the left of the vehicle. For example, when the switch 14 is pushed with the thumb of the left hand of the driver, the switch 14 is turned on. When the switch 14 is turned on, for example, the switch 14 can output a third operation signal.

  The switch 14 is preferably set similarly to the select lever of the conventional vehicle shift device. When the vehicle shift device 10 indicates the P range, for example, while the third operation signal is output, only the first operation signal of the combination of the first operation signal and the second operation signal is, for example, When output three times, the vehicle shift device 10 indicates the D range, for example. When the vehicle shift device 10 indicates the D range, for example, only the second operation signal of the combination of the first operation signal and the second operation signal is output once, for example, regardless of the third operation signal. Then, the vehicle shift device 10 indicates the N range, for example. When the vehicle shift device 10 indicates the N range, for example, while the third operation signal is being output, only the second operation signal of the combination of the first operation signal and the second operation signal is, for example, When output once, the vehicle shift device 10 indicates, for example, the R range. Thus, for example, selection from the P range to another range such as the D range, for example, selection from the N range (or D range) to the R range (or P range) is permitted by the output of the third operation signal. The

  When the vehicle shift device includes the switch 14 (third operation unit), the driver erroneously operates the front switch SW (first operation unit) or the rear switch SW (second operation unit). The driving mode not intended by the driver can be prevented from being selected or shifted. Further, since the third operation unit detects a direction other than the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the third operation unit (permission unit) and the first operation unit or the second operation unit (execution unit) are the driver. It can also be suppressed that it is mistaken. In other words, the driver can further concentrate on driving the vehicle other than the operation of the vehicle shift device 10, and the vehicle can travel more safely.

  FIG. 5 shows another example of a partially cutaway side view of a vehicle shift device according to the present invention. In the example of FIG. 5 (third embodiment), the vehicle shift device 10 includes a rotation mechanism such as a pin 15, and the mounting portion 12 of FIG. 1 includes a movable portion 12 disposed above the support portion 11. 12 and a stationary part 12 disposed below the support part 11 are functionally separated. The movable parts 12, 12 are movable relative to the support part 11 in a first direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle or a second direction from the rear to the front of the vehicle. The vehicle shift device 10 includes a click mechanism 16 (conditioning mechanism) such as a click ball and a click spring, and the click mechanism 16 holds the movable portions 12 and 12 in an upright position. The vehicle shift device 10 includes the switch 14 (third operation unit), but may not include the switch 14 (third operation unit). The vehicle shift device 10 also includes the outer skin portion 13, but the outer skin portion 13 may not be included.

  6 shows an example of a sectional view taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 shows an example of a sectional view taken along line 7-7 in FIG. In the example of FIG. 7, the operation unit detects the first operation of the driver's hand in the first direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle and can output a first operation signal. The push switch SW is configured to detect a second operation of the driver's hand in the second direction from the rear to the front of the vehicle and output a second operation signal. Here, the push-type switch SW capable of outputting the first operation signal is a push-type rear switch disposed on the rear side of the support portion 11 and is a push-type switch capable of outputting the second operation signal. The switch SW is a push-type front switch disposed on the front side of the support portion 11. The push-type rear switch SW and the front switch SW face each other in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The rear switch SW and the front switch SW can be configured as a push-type switch SW by a micro switch (limit switch) as shown in FIG.

  The push-type rear switch SW and the front switch SW are stored in the movable part 12, and the movable part 12, the rear switch SW, and the front switch SW form the operation parts SW, SW, 12 of the vehicle shift device 10. The operation units SW, SW, and 12 have a first operation unit configured by a rear switch SW and a second operation unit configured by a front switch SW. When the movable part 12 or the operating part moves or rotates in the first direction, the rear switch SW or the first operating part is the first of the driver's hand in the first direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle. When the operation is detected and the rear switch SW is turned on, for example, the rear switch SW can output the first operation signal. When the movable unit 12 or the operation unit moves or rotates in the second direction, the front switch SW or the second operation unit performs the second operation of the driver's hand in the second direction from the rear to the front of the vehicle. When the front switch SW is turned on, for example, the front switch SW can output the second operation signal.

  Since the first operation signal or the second operation signal is output by moving the movable unit 12 arranged on the upper side of the support unit 11 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the driver can detect the rear switch or the front side by touch. The operation of the switch can be easily recognized. Also, the driver can easily recognize the operation of the rear switch or the front switch visually.

  FIG. 8 shows a modification of the vehicle shift device 10 of FIG. 1, and FIG. 9 shows another modification of the vehicle shift device 10 of FIG. In the example of FIG. 8 and the example of FIG. 9, the first operation unit configured by the front switch SW is a driver in the first direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle over almost the entire outer surface of the first operation unit. The first operation of the hand can be detected. In addition, the second operation unit configured by the rear switch SW performs the second operation of the driver's hand in the second direction from the rear to the front of the vehicle over substantially the entire outer surface of the second operation unit. It can be detected. Each of the front switch SW and the rear switch SW includes a plate portion that forms a pressing surface of the pressing switch SW, and the plate portion or the pressing surface extends in the vertical direction of the support portion 11 or the vehicle. In the example of FIG. 8, the push-type switch SW is, for example, an automatic return push button switch, and in the example of FIG. 9, the push-type switch SW is, for example, a micro switch (limit switch), and the plate portion or the pressing surface Can be moved or rotated via a pin 17. By setting a large range for detecting an operation from the driver in the first operation unit and the second operation unit, it is possible to absorb wrinkles for each driver.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of a block diagram of a shift operation system 100 including the vehicle shift device 10 of FIG. In the example of FIG. 10, the shift operation system 100 includes a control unit 2 that is electrically connected to the vehicle shift device 10 or the push-type switch SW by, for example, the SBW (Shift-by-wire) method. The vehicle shift device 10 may include the control unit 2. In other words, the combination of the control unit 2 in FIG. 10 and the vehicle shift device 10 in FIG. 1 and the like can also be called a vehicle shift device. The control unit 2 includes a first operation signal and a second operation signal (and a third operation signal) from the vehicular shift device 10, and includes, for example, an electronic control unit (ECU). The current running range such as the N range or D range can be determined.

  The control part 2 is connected with the other apparatus 20, and the other apparatus 20 can be comprised by an accelerator pedal, engine ECU, a vehicle speed sensor, etc., for example. The control unit 2 determines an appropriate gear ratio (gear stage) of the transmission 1 based on, for example, the current travel range, accelerator opening, engine speed, and vehicle speed, and drives the hydraulic control unit 5 and the electric actuator 6. be able to. A transmission 1 having an output shaft 7 is connected to a prime mover 4 via a torque converter 3. The prime mover 4 is, for example, an internal combustion engine, but may be an electric motor. In this case, the control unit 2 determines the driving force (driving current) of the electric motor based on, for example, the current travel range, accelerator opening, motor speed, and vehicle speed, and directly drives the electric motor (prime motor 4). be able to.

  The control unit 2 can shift the current travel range or the vehicle travel mode with the first operation signal and the second operation signal (and the third operation signal), and the vehicle travel mode is, for example, A parking mode (P mode) for parking the vehicle, a reverse mode (R mode) for moving the vehicle backward, a neutral mode (N mode) in which the power of the prime mover of the vehicle is not transmitted, and a forward mode (D mode) for moving the vehicle forward are configured. be able to. The other device 20 may be an indicator, for example, and the control unit 2 may cause the indicator to display the current travel range or the travel mode of the vehicle.

  When the current driving mode is the N mode, the control unit 2 uses the first operation signal representing the detection of the first operation of the driver's hand in the first direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle as the N mode. The control unit 2 shifts from the N mode to the R mode with a second operation signal indicating detection of the second operation of the driver's hand in the second direction from the rear to the front of the vehicle. Can be shifted. When the current travel mode is the R mode, the control unit 2 can shift from the R mode to the P mode with the second operation signal. The control unit 2 can determine the traveling mode of the vehicle by the same operation as that performed by the conventional vehicle shift device.

  When the current travel mode is the P mode, for example, in the example of FIG. 2, when the driver presses the portion of the outer skin portion 13 corresponding to the front switch SW a plurality of times, the front switch SW generates a plurality of first operation signals. Output once. Thereby, the control unit 2 can sequentially shift the current traveling mode in the order of the P mode, the R mode, the N mode, and the D mode. At this time, even if the driver keeps pressing the front switch SW only once, for example, the control unit 2 can sequentially shift the current traveling mode in the order of the P mode, the R mode, the N mode, and the D mode. it can.

  Specifically, for example, the control unit 2 determines whether or not a first output period during which the first operation signal is continuously output to the control unit 2 is equal to or longer than a first predetermined time. When the first output period is less than the first predetermined time, the control unit 2 shifts the current travel mode to the next travel mode, for example, the control unit 2 shifts from the P mode to the R mode. Let me. When the first output period is equal to or longer than the first predetermined time, the control unit 2 shifts the current travel mode to a plurality of adjacent travel modes. For example, the control unit 2 shifts from the P mode to the N mode, for example. Let me. More specifically, when the first operation signal is output, the control unit 2 shifts from the P mode to the R mode, and the first output period in which the first operation signal is continuously output is the first output period. When the predetermined time of 1 elapses, the control unit 2 further shifts from the R mode to the N mode. In addition, the control unit 2 determines whether or not the first output period is equal to or more than twice the first predetermined time, and the first output period is twice the first predetermined time. When the time elapses, the control unit 2 can further shift from the N mode to the D mode.

  Moreover, the control part 2 can determine whether the 1st output period when the 2nd operation signal is output continuously to the control part 2, for example is more than 1st predetermined time. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the control unit 2 can be operated in the D mode by pressing the portion of the outer skin portion 13 corresponding to the rear switch SW only once for a first predetermined time or more on the left hand of the driver. The current driving mode can be sequentially shifted in the order of the N mode, the R mode, and the P mode. When the current travel mode is the D mode, when the second operation signal is output, the control unit 2 shifts from the D mode to the N mode, and the second operation signal is continuously output. When the first predetermined time elapses, the control unit 2 further shifts from the N mode to the R mode, and the first output period during which the second operation signal is continuously output is the first output period. When the time twice as long as the predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 2 further shifts from the R mode to the P mode.

  By the way, for example, in the case of an emergency, for example, in the example of FIG. 1, the driver may strongly push both the front switch SW and the rear switch SW at the same time by firmly grasping the vehicle shift device 10. In such a case, the control unit 2 determines whether or not the second output period in which both the first operation signal and the second operation signal are continuously output to the control unit 2 is equal to or longer than the second predetermined time. Can be determined. When the second output period is equal to or longer than the second predetermined time, the control unit 2 can shift the current travel mode to the N mode or the P mode. The vehicle can be stopped by executing the N mode or the P mode. For example, by setting the second predetermined time (emergency determination time) to be shorter than the first predetermined time (continuous determination time), the control unit 2 can reliably operate in the emergency travel mode (N mode or P mode). Can be shifted. Note that the control unit 2 may perform only an emergency determination.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described exemplary embodiments, and those skilled in the art will be able to easily modify the above-described exemplary embodiments to the extent included in the claims. .

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Transmission, 2 ... Control part, 3 ... Torque converter, 4 ... Prime mover, 5 ... Hydraulic control part, 6 ... Electric actuator, 7 ... Output shaft, 10 ... Vehicle shift device, 11 ... support part, 12 ... mounting part, 13 ... outer skin part, 13 '... deformation, 14 ... pressing switch (third operation part) ), 15 ... pin, 16 ... click mechanism, 17 ... pin, 20 ... other devices, 50 ... center console, 60 ... fixing tool, 100 ... shift operation system , SW: push-type switch (first and second operation units).

Claims (10)

A support portion fixed to the vehicle in a stationary manner;
A first operation unit capable of detecting a first operation of a driver's hand in a first direction from the front of the vehicle to the rear of the vehicle and outputting a first operation signal;
A second operation unit capable of detecting a second operation of the hand of the driver in the second direction from the rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle and outputting a second operation signal;
With
The vehicle shift device characterized in that the first operation signal and / or the second operation signal can shift a travel mode of the vehicle. A skin portion covering the first operation portion and the second operation portion;
The first operation unit has a push-type front switch disposed on the front side of the support unit,
The second operation part has a push-type rear switch arranged on the rear side of the support part,
In the first operation and / or the second operation of the driver's hand, the outer skin portion is deformed inside the outer skin portion, and the first operation signal and / or the second operation is changed. The vehicle shift device according to claim 1, wherein a signal is output. A movable portion that is disposed on the upper side of the support portion and is movable inclining in the first direction or the second direction with respect to the support portion;
The first operation part is disposed on the rear side of the support part, and has a push-type rear switch capable of detecting the first operation via the movable part,
The second operation part is disposed on the front side of the support part, and has a push-type front switch that can detect the second operation via the movable part,
The movable portion is moved by the first operation or the second operation of the hand of the driver, and the first operation signal or the second operation signal is output. The vehicle shift device according to claim 1. A third operation unit capable of detecting a third operation of the hand of the driver in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction and outputting a third operation signal; ,
The travel mode has a plurality of travel modes,
Only when the third operation signal is output, the first operation signal or the second operation signal can select at least one of the plurality of travel modes. The vehicle shift device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A control unit for shifting the travel mode of the vehicle;
When the current driving mode is a neutral mode in which the power of the prime mover of the vehicle is not transmitted, the control unit shifts from the neutral mode to the forward mode in which the vehicle moves forward by the first operation signal, while the control 5. The vehicular shift device according to claim 1, wherein the shift unit shifts the vehicle from the neutral mode to a reverse mode in which the vehicle is moved backward by the second operation signal. 6.   The said control part is shifted to the parking mode which parks the said vehicle from the said reverse mode by the said 2nd operation signal, when the said present driving mode is the said reverse mode. Vehicle shift device. When the first output period in which the first operation signal or the second operation signal is continuously output to the control unit is less than a first predetermined time, the control unit Shift to the next driving mode,
7. The control unit according to claim 5, wherein when the first output period is equal to or longer than the first predetermined time, the control unit shifts the current travel mode to a plurality of adjacent travel modes. 8. Vehicle shift device. A neutral mode in which the power of the prime mover of the vehicle is not transmitted when the output period in which both the first operation signal and the second operation signal are continuously output is a predetermined time or longer. The vehicle shift device according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit that shifts to a parking mode in which the vehicle is parked.   When a second output period in which both the first operation signal and the second operation signal are continuously output to the control unit is equal to or longer than a second predetermined time, the control unit The vehicle shift device according to claim 7, wherein the traveling mode is shifted to the neutral mode or the parking mode. The first operation unit can detect the first operation over substantially the entire outer surface of the first operation unit,
10. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the second operation unit is capable of detecting the second operation over substantially the entire outer surface of the second operation unit. 11. Shift device.

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