JP6042169B2 - Switch device for handlebar - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a switch device for a handlebar that includes a switch case fixed to a handlebar of a vehicle and a plurality of operation switches that are formed in the switchcase and can operate various electrical components mounted on the vehicle. It is.

  In general, a two-wheeled vehicle is provided with a handlebar for steering, and a grip grip and a throttle grip that can be gripped by a driver while traveling are respectively attached to both ends of the handlebar. A handle bar switch device in which a plurality of operation switches for operating various electrical components mounted on the two-wheeled vehicle is fixed to a position adjacent to the grip grip or the throttle grip.

  For example, a handlebar switch device in which various operation switches such as a turn signal switch, a dimmer switch, and a horn switch are formed is attached near the left end of the handlebar (the base end side of the left grip). The driver can arbitrarily perform blinking operation of the blinker, forward illumination or downward illumination switching operation of the headlamp, operation of sounding the horn, and the like (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-115229 A

  However, in the above conventional handlebar switch device, parts for fixing a plurality of operation switches to the switch case are required individually, so that the parts for fixing them become enormous. There is a problem that workability when the operation switch is assembled to the switch case is deteriorated.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a handlebar switch device that can reduce the number of components and can easily fix a plurality of operation switches to a switch case. There is to do.

The invention according to claim 1 is for a handlebar comprising a switch case fixed to a handlebar of a vehicle, and a plurality of operation switches formed on the switchcase and capable of operating various electrical components mounted on the vehicle. In the switch device, a specific operation switch among the operation switches is disposed, and a cover member capable of fixing a predetermined part of another operation switch to the switch case in a state assembled to the switch case is provided. The cover member is integrally formed with a rib portion that can be fixed to the switch case by pressing a predetermined portion of the other switch against the switch case in a state assembled to the switch case. And

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the handle bar switch device according to the first aspect, the cover member has an arcuate portion curved along the outer peripheral surface of the handle bar and is assembled to the switch case. And covering the plurality of operation switches.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the handlebar switch device according to the first or second aspect , the rib portion is formed at an edge portion of the notch portion formed in the cover member, and A wiring extending from the other switch can be inserted into the notch.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the handlebar switch device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the specific switch is a turn signal switch capable of blinking blinkers disposed on the left and right sides of the vehicle. And the components constituting the turn signal switch are attached to a housing unit formed integrally with the cover member.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the handlebar switch device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein a predetermined contact of the other switch is formed with a fixed contact constituting the other switch. It consists of a contact plate.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the specific operation switch among the operation switches is disposed, and the cover member capable of fixing a predetermined portion of the other operation switch to the switch case in a state assembled to the switch case. Since it is provided, the number of parts can be reduced and a plurality of operation switches can be easily fixed to the switch case.
In addition, the cover member is integrally assembled with a rib portion that can be fixed to the switch case by pressing a predetermined portion of the other switch against the switch case in a state where the cover member is assembled to the switch case. In this state, other switches can be fixed to the switch case.
That is, the rib portion can be bent by abutting against a predetermined portion of another switch in a state where the cover member is assembled to the switch case, and the predetermined portion of the other switch can be pressed by an urging force due to the bending. The other switch can be securely fixed by the switch case while absorbing the assembly error of the switch to the switch case.

  According to the invention of claim 2, since the cover member has an arcuate portion curved along the outer peripheral surface of the handle bar and covers the plurality of operation switches in a state assembled to the switch case, the switch device for the handle bar When the switch case is fixed to the handlebar, the operation switch can be prevented from interfering with the handlebar.

According to the invention of claim 3 , the rib portion is formed at an edge portion of the notch portion formed in the cover member, and a wiring extending from another switch can be inserted into the notch portion. Therefore, the wiring extended from the other switches can be more easily and easily performed.

According to the invention of claim 4 , the specific switch is composed of a turn signal switch capable of blinking the winkers disposed on the left and right sides of the vehicle, and components constituting the turn signal switch are integrally formed on the cover member. Since it is attached to the housing part, the casing of the turn signal switch can be dispensed with.

According to the invention of claim 5 , since the predetermined part of the other switch is composed of the contact plate on which the fixed contact constituting the other switch is formed, the contact plate can be easily fixed to the switch case. Can do.

1 is an external view showing a handlebar switch device according to an embodiment of the present invention. II-II sectional view in FIG. III-III line sectional view in FIG. The exploded perspective view which shows the switch case and cover member in the switch apparatus for handlebars 3 views showing a cover member in the switch device for the handlebar Sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. The perspective view which shows the components which comprise the turn signal switch of the switch apparatus for the handlebars Front view, right side view and left side view showing components constituting the dimmer switch of the handlebar switch device The perspective view which shows the components which comprise the dimmer switch of the switch apparatus for the handlebars The perspective view which shows the components which comprise the horn switch of the switch apparatus for handlebars Rear view showing the inside of the switch case in the handlebar switch device (the state before the operation switch is assembled) Rear view showing the inside of the switch case in the handlebar switch device (the state after the operation switch is assembled) Rear view showing the inside of the switch case (the state after the cover member is assembled) in the handlebar switch device

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, a switch device 1 for a handlebar according to the present embodiment includes a switch case 2 that is fixed to a handlebar H of a vehicle such as a two-wheeled vehicle, and the like. And a plurality of operation switches capable of operating electrical components. In addition, the code | symbol G in the figure has shown the grip grip attached to the left side front-end | tip part of the handlebar H, and it is comprised so that arbitrary operation switches can be operated, holding the said grip grip G.

  The switch case 2 is formed by molding a predetermined material. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the switch case 2 is configured by combining a first switch case 2 a and a second switch case 2 b having a half crack shape. An arc-shaped hole is formed on the mating surface of the first switch case 2a with the second switch case 2b, and an arc-shaped hole is also formed at a portion corresponding to the hole in the second switch case 2b. The switch case 2 is formed by fitting the first switch case 2a and the second switch case 2b while fitting the outer peripheral surface of the handle bar H with the two holes and tightening both with a bolt or the like. It will be fixed to the handlebar H.

  Openings a to d are formed at predetermined positions of the first switch case 2a, and a turn signal switch 3, a dimmer switch 4, a mode switch 5 and a horn switch 6 as operation switches are formed in the openings a to d. Each is configured to be disposed. In the present embodiment, a switch knob 7a constituting the passing switch 7 is disposed at a predetermined position of the second switch case 2b, and the vehicle headlamp is operated by swinging the switch knob 7a. Can be passed by temporarily irradiating forward.

  The turn signal switch 3 can optionally blink a flasher installed in the vehicle. As shown in FIG. 7, an operation knob 3a, a support part 3b on which a swing shaft 3ba is formed, The interlocking member 3c, a movable terminal 3d on which a movable contact (not shown) is formed, and a contact plate 3e on which a fixed contact 3ea is formed are main components. The turn signal switch 3 corresponds to a “specific switch” of the present invention, and its components are assembled in a receiving portion 8a (see FIG. 4) of a cover member 8 described later, and an operation knob 3a is a first switch. One switch case 2a protrudes from the opening a and can be operated.

  More specifically, the support component 3b and the contact plate 3e are attached to the accommodating portion 8a, and the operation knob 3a and the interlocking member 3c are swingably attached to the swing shaft 3ba of the support component 3b. When the operation knob 3a is swung in the left-right direction around the swing shaft 3ba, the interlocking member 3c can also be swung in the same direction in conjunction with it. The interlocking member 3c has a tip connected to the movable terminal 3d, and is fixed on the movable contact and the contact plate 3e by sliding on the contact plate 3e in the swinging direction of the interlocking member 3c. It is comprised so that contact 3ea can be contacted or spaced apart.

  Thus, when the operation knob 3a is swung to the left, the interlocking member 3c is interlocked to slide the movable terminal 3d in the same direction so that the movable contact and the predetermined fixed contact 3ea come into contact with each other. When the operating knob 3a is swung to the right while the left blinker is blinking, the interlocking member 3c is interlocked to slide the movable terminal 3d in the same direction so that the movable contact and the predetermined fixed contact 3ea come into contact with each other. In addition, the blinker on the right side among the blinkers mounted on the vehicle can be blinked. In the present embodiment, the blinker stops blinking when the operation knob 3a is pressed after blinking the blinker as described above.

  The dimmer switch 4 comprises a slide switch for switching the headlight of the vehicle between downward illumination and forward illumination. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first switch case is operated by the driver. An operation knob 4a that can slide along the surface of 2a, a movable member 4b that is assembled and integrated with the operation knob 4a, and that has a movable contact 4c and a steel ball m, and a contact formed with a fixed contact 4e The plate 4d is a main component. The dimmer switch 4 corresponds to the “other switch” of the present invention, and its components are mounted in the first switch case 2a, and the operation knob 4a protrudes from the opening b and can be operated. Yes.

  More specifically, a mounting rib e is integrally formed on the inner peripheral surface of the first switch case 2a as shown in FIG. 11, and the contact plate 4d is attached to the mounting rib e as shown in FIG. Is fitted and attached, and the movable member 4b is disposed at a position adjacent to the contact plate 4d while the operation knob 4a protrudes from the opening b. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the movable member 4b has a movable contact 4c fixed to one surface thereof and a part of the steel ball m facing the other surface.

  When the operation knob 4a is slid in the vertical direction, the movable contact 4c of the movable member 4b slides on the contact plate 4d and contacts or separates from the predetermined fixed contact 4e, thereby moving the vehicle headlamp forward. It is possible to switch between irradiation and downward irradiation. On the other hand, the steel ball m attached to the movable contact 4c is biased in the direction s in FIG. 8 by a spring or the like, and when the movable member 4b moves together with the operation knob 4a, the steel ball m is moved to the first switch case 2a. The concave and convex surface 2aa (refer to FIGS. 11 and 12) formed on the inner peripheral side wall of the slidable member is slid while being pressed, and moderation when the operation knob 4a is slid is obtained.

  The mode switch 5 includes a slide switch for switching the vehicle engine or transmission to a desired mode. Like the dimmer switch 4, the mode switch 5 mainly includes an operation knob 5a, a movable member 5b, and a contact plate 5c. It is a simple component. The mode switch 5 corresponds to the “other switch” of the present invention, and its components are attached to a portion adjacent to the dimmer switch 4 in the first switch case 2a, and the operation knob 5a is opened c. It can be operated by projecting from it.

  More specifically, a mounting rib f is integrally formed on the inner peripheral surface of the first switch case 2a as shown in FIG. 11, and the contact plate 5c is attached to the mounting rib f as shown in FIG. Is fitted and attached, and the movable member 5b is disposed at a position adjacent to the contact plate 5c while the operation knob 5a protrudes from the opening c. When the operation knob 5a is slid up and down, the movable contact (not shown) of the movable member 5b slides on the contact plate 5c and contacts or separates from a predetermined fixed contact (not shown). The engine or transmission can be switched to a predetermined mode.

  The horn switch 6 is composed of a button switch for sounding a horn (horn output device) mounted on a vehicle. As shown in FIG. 10, the operation button 6a, the coil spring 6b, and the mounting plate 6c are mainly used. It is a simple component. The horn switch 6 corresponds to the “other switch” of the present invention, and its components are attached to the lower part of the mode switch 5 in the first switch case 2a, and the operation button 6a protrudes from the opening d. Can be operated.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, a convex portion g extending inward is integrally formed on the inner peripheral surface of the first switch case 2a. As shown in FIG. An attachment plate member 6c is attached to the protruding end of g, and a coil spring 6b is attached on the attachment plate member 6c with the operation button 6a protruding from the opening d. When the operation button 6a is pressed against the urging force of the coil spring 6b, a movable contact (not shown) and a fixed contact come into contact with each other, so that the vehicle horn can be sounded.

  Here, the handlebar switch device 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a turn signal switch 3 (specific operation switch) among the operation switches, and in the state where it is assembled to the switch case 2, A cover member 8 capable of fixing predetermined portions of the switch (in the present embodiment, the dimmer switch 4, the mode switch 5, and the horn switch 6) to the switch case 2 is provided.

  The cover member 8 is formed by molding a predetermined material such as resin or metal into a predetermined shape. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the housing portion 8 a, the arc-shaped portion 8 b, the notch portion 8 c, and a pair The rib portion (8d, 8e), the rib portion 8f formed in the arc-shaped portion 8b, and the boss portion 8g are configured. The accommodating portion 8a is formed of a part integrally formed at the lower end portion of the cover member 8, and constitutes the turn signal switch 3 (in this embodiment, the operation knob 3a, the support component 3b, the interlocking member 3c, the movable terminal 3d). And the contact plate 3e) can be attached.

  The arcuate portion 8b has a curved portion that follows the outer peripheral surface of the handle bar H, and as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the outer peripheral surface of the handle bar H when the cover member 8 is assembled to the first switch case 2a. It is arrange | positioned facing. Further, in the state where the cover member 8 is assembled to the first switch case 2a, as shown in FIG. 13, a plurality of operation switches (in the present embodiment, the dimmer switch 4, the mode switch 5 and the The horn switch 6) is covered.

  The notch part 8c consists of the part notched in the upper end part of the cover member 8, and the rib part (8d, 8e) is formed in the right-and-left edge part, respectively. These rib portions (8d, 8e) are formed of rib-shaped portions integrally formed with the cover member 8, and predetermined portions of the dimmer switch 4 and the mode switch 5 as other switches (in this embodiment, the fixed contact is not provided). The formed contact plates 4d, 5c) can be pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the first switch case 2a to be fixed inside the first switch case 2a.

  Further, the rib portions (8d, 8e) according to the present embodiment have predetermined portions (contact plates 4d) of the dimmer switch 4 and the mode switch 5 as other switches in a state where the cover member 8 is assembled to the first switch case 2a. 5c) and can be bent while being pressed, and a predetermined portion (contact plate 4d, 5c) of another switch can be pressed by an urging force generated by the bending. For example, the rib portion 8d will be described. In the state where the cover member 8 is assembled to the first switch case 2a, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, the convex portion 8da formed at the tip portion of the rib portion 8d 6 is set so as to be bent in the α direction in FIG. 6, and the restoring force generated in the opposite direction (β direction in FIG. 6) becomes an urging force to press the contact plate 4 d in the same direction. To get.

  On the other hand, the rib portion 8e is also formed with a convex portion 8ea at the tip thereof, similarly to the rib portion 8d, and when the cover member 8 is assembled to the first switch case 2a, as shown in FIG. The convex portion 8ea formed at the tip of the rib portion 8e is set so as to be bent in contact with the contact plate 5c, and the restoring force generated in the opposite direction becomes an urging force to press the contact plate 5c in the same direction. You can do it. As described above, the pair of rib portions (8d, 8e) are configured to be able to bend independently of each other, and can each independently absorb assembly errors of the contact plate 4d and the contact plate 5c. ing.

  However, in the present embodiment, the rib portions (8d, 8e) are formed at the edge of the notch portion 8c formed in the cover member 8, and another switch (this embodiment) is provided in the notch portion 8c. In FIG. 2, wiring extending from the dimmer switch 4 and the mode switch 5 (specifically, wiring for electrically connecting the dimmer switch 4 and the mode switch 5 to the vehicle body side) can be inserted. Yes.

  The rib portion 8f formed in the arc-shaped portion 8b is formed of a rib-shaped portion integrally formed with the cover member 8, and a predetermined portion of the horn switch 6 as another switch (in the present embodiment, the mounting plate material 6c). ) Can be pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the first switch case 2a to be fixed inside the first switch case 2a. That is, in a state where the cover member 8 is assembled to the first switch case 2a, the protruding end of the rib portion 8f contacts the back surface of the mounting plate 6c of the horn switch 6 and presses against the inner peripheral surface of the first switch case 2a. It is configured to obtain.

  The boss portion 8g is integrally formed at a predetermined portion of the arcuate portion 8b of the cover member 8, and when the cover member 8 is assembled to the first switch case 2a, the protruding end thereof is the first switch case 2a. The cover member 8 is configured such that the cover member 8 is positioned with respect to the first switch case 2a. Thereby, when the cover member 8 is assembled in the first switch case 2a, the cover member 8 is positioned at a proper position, and the ribs 8d and 8e are pressed against the contact plates 4d and 5c and attached by the ribs 8f. The pressing and fixing to the plate material 6c can be performed more reliably.

  According to the handlebar switch device 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a specific operation switch (the turn signal switch 3 in the present embodiment) among the operation switches is disposed and is assembled to the switch case 2. A cover member 8 capable of fixing predetermined portions of other operation switches (in this embodiment, contact plates 4d and 5c of the dimmer switch 4 and the mode switch 5 and an attachment plate material 6c of the horn switch 6) to the switch case 2 is provided. As a result, the number of parts can be reduced and a plurality of operation switches can be easily fixed to the switch case 2.

  In addition, the cover member 8 according to the present embodiment has an arcuate portion 8b curved along the outer peripheral surface of the handle bar H, and covers a plurality of operation switches in a state assembled to the switch case 2, so When the switch case 2 of the switch device 1 is fixed to the handle bar H, the operation switch can be prevented from interfering with the handle bar H. Further, the cover member 8 includes an accommodating portion 8a for accommodating components of the turn signal switch 3 (specific operation switch), and a pair of rib portions (8d, 8e) and ribs for fixing other operation switches. The part 8f is integrally formed, and the function of accommodating a specific operation switch and the function of fixing another operation switch can be combined into one part.

  Furthermore, the cover member 8 according to the present embodiment has rib portions (8d, 8e) that can fix predetermined portions of other switches against the switch case 2 (first switch case 2a) to be fixed to the switch case 2. 8f) are integrally formed, so that the other switches (the dimmer switch 4, the mode switch 5 and the horn switch 6) can be fixed to the switch case 2 in a more reliable and stable state.

  In particular, the rib portions (8d, 8e) according to the present embodiment have predetermined portions of other switches (contact plates 4d, 5c of the dimmer switch 4 and the mode switch 5) in a state where the cover member 8 is assembled to the switch case 2. And a predetermined portion of another switch can be pressed by the urging force of the deflection, so that the other switch can be moved by the switch case 2 while absorbing an assembly error of the other switch with respect to the switch case 2. It can be fixed securely.

  The rib portions (8d, 8e) are formed at the edge portion of the notch portion 8c formed in the cover member 8, and other switches (the dimmer switch 4 and the mode switch 5) are connected to the notch portion 8c. Since the extended wiring can be inserted, the wiring extended from the other switches (the dimmer switch 4 and the mode switch 5) can be more easily and easily performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the specific switch includes the turn signal switch 3 capable of blinking the winkers disposed on the left and right sides of the vehicle, and components constituting the turn signal switch 3 are integrally formed with the cover member 8. Since it is attached to the accommodated storage portion 8a, the casing of the turn signal switch 3 can be made unnecessary. In addition, in the present embodiment, the predetermined part of the other switch is composed of the contact plate (4d, 5c) on which the fixed contact constituting the other switch is formed. It can be easily fixed to the switch case 2.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific operation switch attached to the accommodating portion 8a of the cover member 8 is an operation switch (a dimmer switch) different from the turn signal switch 3. 4, any one of or a combination of the mode switch 5 and the horn switch 6, or other types of operation switches attached to the switch case 2).

  Further, the cover member 8 according to the present embodiment presses and fixes the contact plates 4d and 5c of the dimmer switch 4 and the mode switch 5 and the mounting plate material 6c of the horn switch 6 by the rib portions 8d, 8e and 8f. However, the other part of the dimmer switch 4, the mode switch 5 or the horn switch 6 may be pressed and fixed. Further, the rib portions 8d and 8e may be formed to eliminate the rib portion 8f, or the rib portion 8f may be formed to eliminate the rib portions 8d and 8e.

  In the handlebar switch device 1 according to the present embodiment, the handlebar switch device 1 is attached to the left end portion of the handlebar H in the motorcycle, but may be attached to the right end portion of the handlebar H. Furthermore, the vehicle to be applied is sufficient as long as it has a handlebar, and may be attached to the handlebar of another vehicle such as a snow vehicle or an ATV.

Among the operation switches, a specific operation switch is provided, and a cover member that can fix a predetermined part of another operation switch to the switch case in a state assembled to the switch case is provided. If the handlebar switch device is integrally formed with a rib portion that can be fixed to the switch case by pressing a predetermined part of the other switch against the switch case in the assembled state , the appearance shape is different. Alternatively, the present invention can be applied to a device to which other functions are added.

1 Switch device for handlebar 2 Switch case 3 Turn signal switch (specific operation switch)
4 Dimmer switch (other operation switches)
5 Mode switch (other operation switches)
6 Horn switch (other operation switches)
7 Passing switch 8 Cover member 8a Accommodating part 8b Arc-shaped part 8c Notch part 8d, 8e Rib part 8f Rib part 8g Boss part H Handlebar

Claims (5)

A switch case fixed to the vehicle handlebar;
A plurality of operation switches formed on the switch case and capable of operating various electrical components mounted on the vehicle;
In the handlebar switch device comprising:
With a particular operation switch is disposed among the operation switches in a state assembled to the switch case, comprises a cover member capable of fixing the predetermined portion of the other operation switches to the switch case, the cover member The handle bar is integrally formed with a rib portion that can be fixed to the switch case by pressing a predetermined portion of the other switch against the switch case in a state assembled to the switch case. Switch device.   2. The handlebar according to claim 1, wherein the cover member has an arcuate portion curved along the outer peripheral surface of the handlebar and covers the plurality of operation switches in a state assembled to the switch case. Switch device. The rib portion is formed at an edge portion of the notch portion formed in the cover member, and a wiring extending from the other switch can be inserted into the notch portion. The handlebar switch device according to claim 1 or 2 . The specific switch includes a turn signal switch capable of blinking blinkers disposed on the left and right sides of the vehicle, and the components constituting the turn signal switch are attached to a housing unit formed integrally with the cover member. The switch device for a handlebar according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the switch device is a handlebar switch device. The handlebar switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the predetermined part of the other switch includes a contact plate on which a fixed contact constituting the other switch is formed.

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