JP4273780B2 - Vehicle shift lever device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a transmission lever device for a vehicle.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Conventionally, a shift lever that switches the gear position of a transmission mounted on a vehicle is arranged on the side of the driver's seat, and the shift operation direction of the shift lever is usually from the mountability of the transmission on the vehicle, The direction is set to coincide with the vehicle front-rear direction, and the select operation direction is a vehicle width direction substantially orthogonal to the shift operation direction, which is disclosed, for example, in Patent Document 1 below.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
   Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-50947
  In recent years, various optimizations have been made in vehicles by applying ergonomics to the operability of operation members operated by humans such as doors and steering.
[0004]
  For example, as a result of earnest research on the comfortable operability of the door, the applicant of the present invention opened and closed the door so that the ratio of the myoelectric potential of the main muscles of each joint of the operator's hand and arm to the maximum output is approximately 40% or less By setting the angle, it has been found that an appropriate operational feeling can be obtained without applying excessive force to the operator's hand or arm, and a patent application has been filed. (Japanese Patent Application No. 2002-158998)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, the operability of the shift lever of the transmission has not been sufficiently analyzed based on ergonomics, and improvement of the operability is desired.
[0006]
  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-described problems, and its purpose is to change the speed of a transmission that can obtain an appropriate feeling of operation without applying excessive force to the operator's hand or arm. It is to provide a lever device.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following solution as a solution. That is, in the first configuration of the present invention, there is provided a shift lever device for a vehicle including a transmission mounted on the vehicle and a shift lever for switching a shift stage of the transmission,The shift stage includes a plurality of forward stages arranged in parallel in the vehicle width direction, and a reverse stage arranged closer to the operator than the forward stage arranged closest to the operator. The shift lever includes a front shift operation line for shifting to the plurality of forward stages, and a rear shift operation line for shifting to the reverse stage,the abovein frontShift operationLine is, Operator in plan viewShoulderInclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the vehicleAs the operator approaches the operator, the shift operation lines are set to be non-parallel so as to be close to each other, and the front shift operation line adjacent to the rear shift operation line is closer to the other front shift operation lines as the operator is approached. The rear shift operation line is set to be substantially parallel to the front shift operation line adjacent to the adjacent front shift operation line.It is configured to be set.
[0008]
  According to the first configuration of the present invention,in frontShift operationlineBut in plan view, the operatorShoulderThe direction in which the force is applied when the operator operates the speed change lever is the direction directed to the operator himself, so that the direction in which the force can be easily applied is arranged. Thus, it is possible to obtain an appropriate operational feeling of the operator without applying excessive force to the operator's hand or arm.
[0009]
  Here, the ratio of the major muscle myoelectric potential of each joint of the operator's hand and arm to the maximum output of about 40% or less is a necessary condition for obtaining an appropriate operation feeling that humans feel good. .
[0010]
  Therefore, it is desirable to set the degree of inclination in the shift operation direction to an inclination angle at which the ratio of the major muscle myoelectric potential of each joint of the operator's hand and arm to the maximum output is approximately 40% or less..
[0011]
  UpShifting the shift leverlineTo the reverse rangerearShift operationlineThe degree of inclination of thein frontShift operationlineIt is comprised so that it may differ from this inclination degree.
[0012]
  AffectAccording to the configurationrearShift operationlineBut,in frontShift operationlineSince the inclination is set to be different from each other, it is possible to suppress erroneous shift between the reverse range and the forward range.
[0013]
  UpMultiple shift leversin frontShift operationlineHowever, as the operator approaches the operator, the shift operation directions are set non-parallel so that they are closer to each other, and the position of the reverse range of the transmission is further operated than the forward range arranged closest to the operator. It is configured to be placed close to the person.
[0014]
  If the gear stage is multistage, for example, 6-speed and the gear range is arranged in parallel in the vehicle width direction, the operation lever cannot be arranged compactly on the center console or the like.
[0015]
  AffectAccording to the configuration, a plurality of the shift leversin frontShift operationlineEach shift operation as the operator approacheslineAre set non-parallel so that they are close to each other,in frontShift operationlineThe reverse range can be arranged in the dead space formed inside the door, and the shift operation direction of the operation lever can be arranged compactly.
[0016]
  In the second configuration of the present invention, a plurality of shift operation directions of the shift lever are set, and a select operation direction connecting the plurality of shift operation directions is substantially orthogonal to at least one of the shift operation directions. It is configured to be set as follows.
[0017]
According to the second configuration of the present invention, the selection direction that connects the plurality of shift operation directions is arranged so as to be substantially orthogonal to the shift operation direction. It is easy to move and operability can be improved.
[0018]
  In the third configuration of the present invention, a plurality of shift operation directions of the shift lever are set, and a select operation direction connecting the plurality of shift operation directions is centered on an operator's shoulder or elbow joint. Are configured to be substantially concentric.
[0019]
  According to the third configuration of the present invention, since the selection direction connecting the plurality of shift operation directions is arranged concentrically around the shoulder or the elbow joint of the operator, the shift lever is in the selection direction. When it is turned, the selection operation can be performed by turning the arm around the shoulder or the elbow, and the operability can be improved.
[0020]
  First of the present invention4In this configuration, the speed change lever is arranged in an instrument panel portion arranged in front of the operator, and the shift operation direction of the speed change lever is set to be a downward direction. It is.
[0021]
  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, it has been practiced to secure a wide space between a driver seat and a passenger seat by arranging a shift lever disposed between a driver seat and a passenger seat in an instrument panel portion.
[0022]
  Thus, when the speed change lever is arranged on the instrument panel, the position of the speed change lever becomes higher, so that the speed change operation using the wrist becomes difficult and the operability may be deteriorated.
[0023]
  First of the present invention4With this configuration, even when the shift lever is arranged on the instrument panel and the shift lever is set at a high position, the shift operation direction is directed to the operator in a plan view. Since it is arranged to be inclined with respect to the direction, when the operator operates the speed change lever, the direction in which the force is applied is directed to the operator himself. It is possible to obtain an appropriate operation feeling of the operator without applying excessive force to the arm and the arm.
[0024]
【The invention's effect】
  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the transmission lever apparatus of the transmission which can acquire an appropriate operation feeling, without applying an excessive force to an operator's hand and arm is realizable.
[0025]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(referenceForm 1)
  Figure 1referenceFIG.referenceThe top view regarding the form 1 is shown.
[0026]
  In FIG. 1, a shift lever 3 is disposed on the center console 2 disposed on the lower side of the driver's seat 1.
[0027]
  As is well known in the art, the shift lever 3 is connected to each shift valve (not shown) of a manual transmission (not shown) via a cable mechanism.
[0028]
  The manual transmission is composed of five forward gears and one reverse gear. The shift lever 3 is a first shift operation line A for switching between the first gear and the second gear by a shift operation, and three by a shift operation. A second shift operation line B that switches between the first gear and the fourth gear, a third shift operation line C that switches between the fifth gear and the reverse gear by a shift operation, and a select operation line that connects the shift operation lines A, B, and C. D is provided.
[0029]
  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the three shift operation lines A, B, and C of the shift lever 3 are directed to the shoulder of the driver 4 so that each shift operation line is directed with respect to the longitudinal direction L1 of the vehicle. Each is set to be inclined.
[0030]
  This inclination angle is set to an inclination angle at which the ratio of the myoelectric potential of the main muscles of each joint of the operator's hand and arm to the maximum output is approximately 40% or less by simulation or experiment.
[0031]
  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the select operation line D of the transmission lever 3 is set on a concentric circle R <b> 1 centering on the elbow of the driver 4.
[0032]
  The select operation line D may be set on a concentric circle with the shoulder of the driver 4 as the center.
[0033]
  Therefore,referenceAccording to the first aspect, since the shift operation lines A, B, and C of the shift lever 3 are set so as to be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so that all the shift operation lines A, B, and C are directed to the shoulder of the driver 4, the driver When 4 operates the speed change lever 3, the direction in which the force is applied is directed to the driver himself, so that the direction in which the force is applied is easy, and driving without excessive force applied to the hand or arm of the driver 4 is performed. A proper operation feeling can be obtained.
[0034]
  In addition, the inclination angles of the shift operation lines A, B, and C are set to an inclination angle at which the ratio to the maximum output of the myoelectric potential of the main muscles of each joint of the operator's hand and arm is approximately 40% or less. It is possible to satisfy the necessary conditions for obtaining a proper operation feeling that humans feel good.
[0035]
  In addition, since the select operation line D of the shift lever 3 is set on a concentric circle R1 centered on the elbow of the driver 4, the arm can be rotated around the elbow, and the select operability of the driver 4 can be achieved. Can be improved.
[0036]
  (referenceForm 2)
  Figure 3referenceThe top view regarding form 2 is shown,referenceIt differs from the first embodiment in that the manual transmission has six forward speeds.
[0037]
  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the added sixth speed is five forward speeds, the reverse speed is arranged at a shift position where the reverse speed is arranged, and the reverse speed is further increased than the sixth speed. A shift operation line E, which is disposed close to the driver 4 side and is used for shifting to the subsequent stage, is additionally set.
[0038]
  Similarly to the other shift operation lines A, B, and C, the shift operation line E is set to be inclined with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction L1 so as to be directed to the shoulder of the driver 4, and the inclination thereof. Similar to the other shift operation lines A, B, and C, the angle is set to an inclination angle at which the ratio of the myoelectric potential of each major muscle of each joint of the operator's hand and arm to the maximum output is approximately 40% or less.
[0039]
  Therefore,referenceAccording to Aspect 2, even in a 6-speed manual transmissionreferenceAs in the first embodiment, the shift operation lines A, B, C, and E of the speed change lever 3 are set so as to be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so that the shift operation lines A, B, C, and E are directed to the driver's 4 shoulder. When 4 operates the speed change lever 3, the direction in which the force is applied is directed to the driver himself, so that the direction in which the force is applied is easy, and driving without excessive force applied to the hand or arm of the driver 4 is performed. A proper operation feeling can be obtained.
[0040]
  Further, the inclination angles of the shift operation lines A, B, C, and E are set to an inclination angle at which the ratio to the maximum output of the myoelectric potential of the main muscles of each joint of the operator's hand and arm is approximately 40% or less. Therefore, it is possible to satisfy the necessary conditions for obtaining a proper operation feeling that humans feel good.
[0041]
  In addition, since the select operation line D of the shift lever 3 is set on a concentric circle R1 centered on the elbow of the driver 4, the arm can be rotated around the elbow, and the select operability of the driver 4 can be achieved. Can be improved.
[0042]
  (referenceForm 3)
  Figure 4referenceThe top view regarding form 3 is shown,referenceIt differs from the first and second aspects in that the transmission is an automatic transmission and only one shift operation direction is set.
[0043]
  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the shift operation switching line F of the automatic transmission isreferenceAs in the first and second embodiments, it is set to be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so as to be directed to the shoulder of the driver 4.
[0044]
  The shift operation line F isreferenceAs in the first and second embodiments, the vehicle is set to be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so as to be directed to the shoulder of the driver 4, and the inclination angle is the main of each joint of the operator's hand and arm. The inclination angle at which the ratio of the myoelectric potential of the muscle to the maximum output is approximately 40% or less is set.
[0045]
  Therefore,referenceAccording to Form 3,referenceAs in the first and second embodiments, the shift operation line F of the speed change lever 3 is set so as to be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so that the shift operation line F is directed toward the shoulder of the driver 4. When the vehicle is operated, the direction in which the force is applied is directed to the driver himself, so that the direction in which the force is applied is easy, and the driver's proper operation can be performed without applying excessive force to the driver's 4 hand or arm. A feeling can be obtained.
[0046]
  Further, the inclination angle of the shift operation line F is set to an inclination angle at which the ratio to the maximum output of the myoelectric potential of the main muscles of each joint of the operator's hand and arm is approximately 40% or less, so that humans are good. It is possible to satisfy the necessary conditions for obtaining an appropriate operational feeling.
[0047]
  (referenceForm 4)
  FIG.referenceThe top view regarding form 4 is shown,referenceIn contrast to the third mode, the transmission is an automatic transmission with a manual mode, the shift operation line G for manual transmission mode is disposed close to the driver 4, and the shift operation line G for manual transmission mode is the driver. It is different in that it is set so as to be directed to the shoulder of No. 4.
[0048]
  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the shift operation line F and the manual shift mode shift operation line G are both inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so as to be directed to the shoulder of the driver 4. In addition to being set, the inclination angle is set to an inclination angle at which the ratio of the myoelectric potential of each major muscle of each joint of the operator's hand and arm to the maximum output is approximately 40% or less.
[0049]
  Here, in the shift operation line G for manual shift mode, the position + apart from the driver 4 indicates the shift hop, and the − position arranged close to the driver 4 indicates the shift position for performing the shift down. Only when the shift lever 3 is shifted to the D range, shifting in the shift operation line G for manual shift mode is allowed.
[0050]
  Further, the select operation line H that connects the shift operation line F and the manual shift mode shift operation line G is set on a concentric circle R1 centered on the elbow of the driver 4, as shown in FIG.
[0051]
  The select operation line D may be set on a concentric circle with the shoulder of the driver 4 as the center.
[0052]
  As abovereferenceAccording to the fourth aspect, the shift operation line F of the shift lever 3 and the manual shift mode shift operation line G are set to be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so as to be directed toward the driver's 4 shoulder. Therefore, when the driver 4 operates the speed change lever 3, the direction in which the force is applied is directed to the driver himself, so that the direction in which the force is easily applied is applied, and an unreasonable force is exerted on the driver's 4 hand or arm. A driver's proper operation feeling can be obtained without adding.
[0053]
  In addition, since the inclination angles of the shift operation lines F and G are set to an inclination angle at which the ratio to the maximum output of the myoelectric potentials of the main muscles of the joints of the operator's hand and arm is approximately 40% or less. It is possible to satisfy the necessary conditions for obtaining an appropriate operation feeling that the user feels good.
[0054]
  In addition, since the select operation line H of the shift lever 3 is set on the concentric circle R1 centered on the elbow of the driver 4, the arm can be rotated around the elbow, and the select operability of the driver 4 can be controlled. Can be improved.
[0055]
  (referenceForm 5)
  FIG.referenceFIG. 7 shows the speed change lever related to the form 5.referenceThe top view regarding the form 5 is shown.
[0056]
  In FIG. 6, a shift lever mounting portion 5 a that is inclined downward from the front side of the vehicle toward the rear side is formed substantially at the center of the instrument panel 5 disposed in front of the driver's seat 1. The shift lever 3 is disposed on the lever mounting portion 5a.
[0057]
  As is well known in the art, the shift lever 3 is connected to each shift valve (not shown) of a manual transmission (not shown) via a cable mechanism.
[0058]
  Manual transmissionreferenceAs in the first mode, it is composed of five forward speeds and one reverse speed. The shift lever 3 has a first shift operation line A for switching between the first speed stage and the second speed stage by a shift operation, and a third speed stage by a shift operation. A second shift operation line B that switches between the fourth speed stage, a third shift operation line C that switches between the fifth speed stage and the reverse stage by a shift operation, and a select operation line D that connects the shift operation lines A, B, and C are provided. ing.
[0059]
  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the three shift operation lines A, B, and C of the shift lever 3 are directed to the shoulders of the driver 4 so that each shift operation line is directed with respect to the longitudinal direction L1 of the vehicle. Each is set to be inclined.
[0060]
  This inclination angle is set to an inclination angle at which the ratio of the myoelectric potential of the main muscles of each joint of the operator's hand and arm to the maximum output is approximately 40% or less by simulation or experiment.
[0061]
  Further, the select operation line D of the speed change lever 3 is set on a concentric circle R1 centered on the shoulder of the driver 4 as shown in FIG.
[0062]
  Note that the select operation line D may be set on a concentric circle centered on the elbow of the driver 4.
[0063]
  Therefore,referenceAccording to the fifth aspect, since the shift operation lines A, B, and C of the shift lever 3 are set to be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so that the shift operation lines A, B, and C are directed to the shoulder of the driver 4, the driver 4 When the gearshift lever 3 is operated, the direction in which the force is applied is directed to the driver himself, so that the direction in which the force is easily applied is applied, and the driver 4 does not apply excessive force to the driver's hand or arm. The proper operation feeling can be obtained.
[0064]
  In addition, the inclination angles of the shift operation lines A, B, and C are set to an inclination angle at which the ratio to the maximum output of the myoelectric potential of the main muscles of each joint of the operator's hand and arm is approximately 40% or less. It is possible to satisfy the necessary conditions for obtaining a proper operation feeling that humans feel good.
[0065]
  In addition, since the select operation line D of the shift lever 3 is set on a concentric circle R1 centered on the shoulder of the driver 4, the arm can be rotated around the shoulder, so that the driver 4 can perform the select operation. Can be improved.
[0066]
  (referenceForm 6)
  Figure 8referenceThe top view regarding form 6 is shown,referenceThe fifth embodiment is different from the fifth embodiment in that the gear position of the manual transmission is six forward speeds.
[0067]
  Specifically, in FIG. 8, in the case of the fifth forward speed, the added sixth speed is arranged at the shift position where the reverse speed is arranged, and the reverse speed is closer to the driver 4 than the sixth speed. A shift operation line E is additionally set for shifting to a subsequent stage.
[0068]
  Similarly to the other shift operation lines A, B, and C, the shift operation line E is set to be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so as to be directed to the shoulder of the driver 4.
[0069]
  Similarly to the other shift operation lines A, B, and C, the shift operation line E is set to be inclined with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction L1 so as to be directed to the shoulder of the driver 4, and the inclination thereof. Similar to the other shift operation lines A, B, and C, the angle is set to an inclination angle at which the ratio of the myoelectric potential of each major muscle of each joint of the operator's hand and arm to the maximum output is approximately 40% or less.
[0070]
  Therefore,referenceAccording to Aspect 6, even in a 6-speed manual transmissionreferenceSimilarly to the fifth aspect, the shift operation lines A, B, C, and E of the shift lever 3 are set so as to be inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction L1 of the vehicle so that the shift operation lines A, B, C, and E are directed toward the driver's 4 shoulder. When 4 operates the speed change lever 3, the direction in which the force is applied is directed to the driver himself, so that the direction in which the force is applied is easy, and driving without excessive force applied to the hand or arm of the driver 4 is performed. A proper operation feeling can be obtained.
[0071]
  Further, the inclination angles of the shift operation lines A, B, C, and E are set to an inclination angle at which the ratio to the maximum output of the myoelectric potential of the main muscles of each joint of the operator's hand and arm is approximately 40% or less. Therefore, it is possible to satisfy the necessary conditions for obtaining a proper operation feeling that humans feel good.
[0072]
  In addition, since the select operation line D of the shift lever 3 is set on a concentric circle R1 centered on the shoulder of the driver 4, the arm can be rotated around the shoulder, so that the driver 4 can perform the select operation. Can be improved.
[0073]
  (referenceForm 7)
  Figure 9referenceThe top view regarding form 7 is shown,referenceIt differs from Embodiments 5 and 6 in that the transmission is an automatic transmission and only one shift operation direction is set.
[0074]
  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the shift operation switching line F of the automatic transmission isreferenceSimilar to Embodiments 5 and 6, the vehicle is set to be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so as to be directed to the shoulder of the driver 4.
[0075]
  The shift operation line F isreferenceAs in the fifth and sixth embodiments, the vehicle is set to be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so as to be directed to the shoulder of the driver 4, and the inclination angle is the main of each joint of the operator's hand and arm. The inclination angle at which the ratio of the myoelectric potential of the muscle to the maximum output is approximately 40% or less is set.
[0076]
  Therefore,referenceAccording to Form 7,referenceAs in the fifth and sixth embodiments, the shift operation line F of the speed change lever 3 is set to be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so that the shift operation line F is directed to the shoulder of the driver 4. When the vehicle is operated, the direction in which the force is applied is directed to the driver himself, so that the direction in which the force is applied is easy, and the driver's proper operation can be performed without applying excessive force to the driver's 4 hand or arm. A feeling can be obtained.
[0077]
  Further, the inclination angle of the shift operation line F is set to an inclination angle at which the ratio to the maximum output of the myoelectric potential of the main muscles of each joint of the operator's hand and arm is approximately 40% or less, so that humans are good. It is possible to satisfy the necessary conditions for obtaining an appropriate operational feeling.
[0078]
  (referenceForm 8)
  FIG.referenceThe top view regarding form 8 is shown,referenceIn contrast to the seventh aspect, the transmission is an automatic transmission with a manual mode, the manual shift mode shift operation line G is disposed close to the driver 4, and the manual shift mode shift operation line G is the driver. It is different in that it is set so as to be directed to the shoulder of No. 4.
[0079]
  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the shift operation line F and the manual shift mode shift operation line G are both inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so as to be directed to the shoulder of the driver 4. In addition to being set, the inclination angle is set to an inclination angle at which the ratio of the myoelectric potential of each major muscle of each joint of the operator's hand and arm to the maximum output is approximately 40% or less.
[0080]
  Here, in the shift operation line G for manual shift mode, the position + apart from the driver 4 indicates the shift hop, and the − position arranged close to the driver 4 indicates the shift position for performing the shift down. Only when the shift lever 3 is shifted to the D range, shifting in the shift operation line G for manual shift mode is allowed.
[0081]
  Further, the select operation line H that connects the shift operation line F and the manual shift mode shift operation line G is set on a concentric circle R1 centered on the shoulder of the driver 4, as shown in FIG.
[0082]
  Note that the select operation line D may be set on a concentric circle centered on the elbow of the driver 4.
[0083]
  As abovereferenceAccording to the eighth aspect, the shift operation line F of the shift lever 3 and the manual shift mode shift operation line G are set to be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction L1 of the vehicle so that both are directed toward the shoulder of the driver 4. Therefore, when the driver 4 operates the speed change lever 3, the direction in which the force is applied is directed to the driver himself, so that the direction in which the force is easily applied is applied, and an unreasonable force is exerted on the driver's 4 hand or arm. A driver's proper operation feeling can be obtained without adding.
[0084]
  In addition, since the inclination angles of the shift operation lines F and G are set to an inclination angle at which the ratio to the maximum output of the myoelectric potentials of the main muscles of the joints of the operator's hand and arm is approximately 40% or less. However, it is possible to satisfy the necessary conditions for obtaining an appropriate feeling of operation.
[0085]
  Further, since the select operation line H of the speed change lever 3 is set on a concentric circle R1 centered on the shoulder of the driver 4, the arm can be rotated around the shoulder, and the driver 4 can perform the select operation. Can be improved.
[0086]
  (referenceForm 9)
  FIG.referenceThe top view regarding form 9 is shown,referenceIn contrast to the fifth mode, the shift operation line C includes a shift operation line C1 that connects the select operation line D and the fifth gear, and a shift operation line C2 that connects the select operation line D and the reverse gear. C2 is different in that the inclination angle is set to be different with respect to the other shift operation lines A, B, and C1.
[0087]
  As abovereferenceAccording to the ninth aspect, the shift operation line C1 for shifting to the reverse gear is set to have a different inclination angle with respect to the shift operation lines A, B, and C1 to the other forward gears. It is possible to suppress erroneous shifting between the reverse gear and the reverse gear.
[0088]
  (Execution formstate)
  FIG. 12 shows an embodiment of the present invention.StateShows a plan view ofreferenceIn contrast to the sixth aspect, the inclination of the shift operation line C is set non-parallel so as to be closer to the other shift operation lines A and B as the driver 4 is approached, and one end of the shift operation line C (5th speed) The step is different in that a reverse stage is arranged on a virtual line I passing through the stage) and substantially parallel to the shift operation line B.
[0089]
  As described above, the implementation formStateAccording to this, since the imaginary line I serving as the shift operation line for shifting to the reverse gear is set to have a different inclination angle with respect to the shift operation lines A, B, C to the other forward gear, the fifth gear Can be prevented from being erroneously shifted between the reverse gear and the reverse gear.
[0090]
  Even if the number of gears is increased to the sixth gear, the reverse gear is disposed on the virtual line I that passes through one end (fifth gear) of the shift operation line C and is substantially parallel to the shift operation line B. The reverse stage can be arranged in a dead space formed between the operation line C and the virtual line I, and the shift operation lines A, B, C, and I can be arranged in a compact manner.
[0091]
  (referenceForm 11)
  FIG.referenceThe side view regarding form 11 is shown,referenceAs shown in the first to fourth embodiments, it is assumed that the shift lever 3 is disposed on the center console 2. In this case, the center console 2 has an inclined structure that is inclined upward from the vehicle front side toward the rear side. In terms ofreferenceIt differs from Forms 1-4.
[0092]
  As abovereferenceAccording to the eleventh aspect, when the driver 4 operates the speed change lever 3, the direction in which the force is applied is directed to the driver himself, so that the direction in which the force is easily applied is applied to the hand or arm of the driver 4. It is possible to obtain a driver's proper feeling of operation without applying excessive force.
[0093]
  (referenceForm 12)
  FIG.referenceForm 12Shows a plan view ofreferenceIt differs from Embodiments 1 and 5 in that the select operation line D is set to be substantially orthogonal to the shift operation line B arranged at the center of the shift operation lines A, B, and C.
[0094]
  As abovereferenceAccording to the twelfth aspect, since the select operation line D is set so as to be substantially orthogonal to the shift operation line B arranged in the center among the shift operation lines A, B, and C, the shift lever 3 is set in the select direction. When it is turned, it is easy to turn and the operability can be improved.
[0095]
  In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be applied to a modification of the above-described embodiment without departing from the scope of the gist thereof.
[Brief description of the drawings]
[Figure 1]referenceThe block diagram which shows the speed-change lever periphery in connection with form 1. FIG.
[Figure 2]referenceThe top view in connection with form 1. FIG.
[Fig. 3]referenceThe top view in connection with form 2. FIG.
[Fig. 4]referenceFIG.
[Figure 5]referenceFIG.
[Fig. 6]referenceThe block diagram which shows the speed-change lever periphery in connection with form 5. FIG.
[Fig. 7]referenceFIG.
[Fig. 8]referenceThe top view in connection with form 6. FIG.
FIG. 9referenceFIG.
FIG. 10referenceFIG.
FIG. 11referenceThe top view in connection with form 9. FIG.
FIG. 12 is an embodiment of the present invention.StateThe related plan view.
FIG. 13referenceThe side view in connection with form 11. FIG.
FIG. 14referenceFIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1: Driver's seat
2: Center console
3: Shift lever
4: Driver (operator)
5: Instrument panel
5a: Shift lever mounting part
L1: Vehicle longitudinal direction
R1: Concentric circle
A, B, C, C1, C2, E, F, G, I: Shift operation direction
D, H: Select operation direction

Claims (4)

A transmission mounted on the vehicle;
A shift lever device for a vehicle comprising a shift lever for switching the shift stage of the transmission,
The shift stage includes a plurality of forward stages arranged in parallel in the vehicle width direction, and a reverse stage arranged closer to the operator than the forward stage arranged closest to the operator. Configured,
The shift lever includes a front shift operation line for shifting to the plurality of forward stages, and a rear shift operation line for shifting to the reverse stage,
The front shift operation line is tilted with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction so as to be directed to the operator 's shoulder in plan view, and is set non-parallel so that the shift operation lines are close to each other as they approach the operator.
The front shift operation line adjacent to the rear shift operation line is set to be closer to other front shift operation lines as it approaches the operator,
The shift lever device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the rear shift operation line is set substantially parallel to a front shift operation line adjacent to the adjacent front shift operation line .   A plurality of shift operation directions of the shift lever are set, and a select operation direction connecting the plurality of shift operation directions is set to be substantially orthogonal to at least one of the shift operation directions. The transmission lever device for a vehicle according to claim 1. A plurality of shift operation directions of the shift lever are set, and a select operation direction connecting the plurality of shift operation directions is set to be substantially concentric around the shoulder or elbow joint of the operator. The shift lever device for a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2 , characterized by the above-mentioned. The shift lever is disposed in an instrument panel portion disposed in front of an operator, and a shift operation direction of the shift lever is set to a downward direction. The transmission lever device for a vehicle according to any one of 1 to 3 .

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