KR20070025024A - Controll switch for automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

A control switch for vehicles is provided to increase durability of the control switch by returning a control stick unit to an original position using a magnetic force. A control stick unit(10) includes a support ball and a manipulation unit on lower and upper ends thereof, respectively. A switch unit(20) has an insertion bump having a contact terminal and a lower coupling ball. First magnet units(30) are arranged on the control stick unit and the switch unit. A base plate unit(40) has a ball support groove. A ball coupling groove is formed at both sides of the ball support groove. A terminal insertion groove is formed on the base plate unit. An operation terminal unit(50) is mounted inside the terminal insertion groove of the base plate unit. When the switch unit is moved, the operation terminal unit is contacted with the contact terminal and supplies power to the contact terminal. A switch guide groove is formed on a switch guide unit(60). Second magnet units are mounted on a lower portion of the switch unit and an upper portion of the base plate unit, respectively.

Description

Control switch for automobile {Controll Switch for Automobile}

1 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing main parts of the main part A of FIG. 1.

3 is a perspective view showing the shape of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the present control stick member

5 is a perspective view showing a switch member of the present invention;

6 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the present invention.

* Description of the major symbols in the drawings *

10: control stick member 11: support ball

20: switch member 21: insertion projection

22: coupling ball 30: the first magnet member

40: base plate member 41: ball support groove

42: ball coupling groove 43: terminal insertion groove

50: operating terminal member 60: switch guide member

61: switch guide groove 70: the second magnet member

The present invention relates to a control switch for an automobile, and more particularly, to increase the durability of the switch by restoring the position of the switch by using the magnetism of the magnet and to invent the smooth operation thereof.

In general, at least two or more doors are provided in a vehicle such as a passenger car or a truck to allow a driver or a passenger to enter and exit. In addition, a window made of glass or the like is provided above the door.

In addition, an exterior mirror capable of observing a rear view is attached to the driver's seat and the passenger seat door side of the vehicle.

The above-mentioned window is a power window system which automatically moves up and down by operating a motor by a switch operation in recent years, and the outside mirror is also recently moved up, down, left and right by a switch operation and can be adjusted according to the driver's view. Power side mirror system is applied to improve the convenience of the driver and passengers.

The window control switch is generally configured to press or pull to make a contact, and the outside mirror control switch is operated by selecting left and right mirrors and then pressing up, down, left and right buttons to make a contact.

And such a control switch has a built-in spring to return to the original state after the switch operation to maintain the non-contact state.

However, the above-mentioned conventional control switch uses a spring as a return means to maintain the non-contact state by returning the switch to its original position, and thus, when the elastic force and the restoring force of the spring drop during long-term use, the operation feeling of the switch cannot be continuously maintained. There was a problem that causes a malfunction.

In addition, due to the friction between the spring and each component, the control switch does not operate smoothly, there was a problem that the user is offended.

In addition, the control switch operates the window or the outside mirror only at a constant speed, so that control is difficult when fine adjustment is required, thereby causing inconvenience to the user.

It is an object of the present invention to operate the control switch with the same polarity of the magnets pushing each other, and then to return to the original position to maintain the switch in the non-contact state, so that smooth and smooth switch operation is made without friction between the parts, An object of the present invention is to provide a control switch for an automobile that can maintain its operation even for long-term use.

An object of the present invention is provided with a spherical support ball (11) at the bottom, the control stick member (10) formed with a protruding operation portion 12 so that the user can operate;

Insertion protrusion 21 having a contact terminal 21a is formed at the bottom of one side and a coupling ball 22 is provided at the lower side so as to be symmetrically spaced at both sides of the control stick member 10, respectively. 20;

A first magnet member 30 mounted on one surface of the control stick member 10 and an upper end of the switch member 20 to face each other and having a predetermined polarity;

Ball support grooves 41 are seated on the upper surface is the support ball 11 is seated, the ball coupling grooves 42 are coupled to both sides of the ball support grooves 41 are coupled to each other A base plate member 40 having a terminal insertion groove 43 to which the insertion protrusion 21 is coupled at a distance from the ball coupling groove 42;

An operation terminal member 50 mounted in the terminal insertion groove 43 of the base plate member 40 to be in contact with the contact terminal 21a according to the movement of the switch member 20 to apply an operating power;

A switch guide protruding at both sides of the ball supporting groove 41 and the ball coupling groove 42 on the upper portion of the base plate member 40 to form a switch guide groove 61 into which the switch member 20 is inserted. Member 60;

 It is achieved by being composed of a second magnet member 70 made of a magnet having a predetermined polarity facing each other and mounted on the lower portion of the switch member 20 and the base plate member 40, respectively.

 That is, the control stick member 10 is positioned perpendicular to the base plate member 40 by equilibrating by symmetrically positioned on both sides of the first magnet member 30 having the pushing force with the same polarity.

In addition, the switch member 20 maintains its original position by forming a balance between a force pushing the first magnet member 30 from the top and a force pushing the second magnet member 70 from the bottom.

When described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention, showing a state in which the base plate member, the control stick member, the switch member is separated.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the A part of FIG. 1 to enlarge the main part, and shows that the terminal insertion groove is composed of a plurality of stages in which the operation terminal member contacts the switch member stepwise.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the shape of the present invention, showing a state in which the control stick member, the switch member is coupled to the base plate member.

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a control stick member of the present invention, Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a switch member of the present invention.

6 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the present invention, in which the control stick member maintains a state in which the magnets of the first magnet member and the second magnet member are vertically erected in a non-operation state.

Hereinafter, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the control stick member 10 of the present invention has a quadrangular pillar shape having four surfaces, and the magnetic mounting surface 13 inclined at a predetermined angle is formed on each surface. The lower end is provided with a spherical support ball (11).

And the upper portion of the control stick member 10 is formed in a shape that is easy for the user to control by hand and consists of a protruding operation portion 12.

In addition, the switch member 20 is positioned at each surface of the control stick member 10 at regular intervals from each other, the upper end of the switch member 20, the magnet mounting surface 13 of the control stick member 10 ) Is formed with a gentle arc so as to be positioned at a predetermined interval, and the support ball 11 is provided below.

The switch member 20 has an insertion protrusion 21 having a contact terminal 21a formed at one side lower end thereof, and the contact terminal 21a is attached to and fixed to the side surface of the insertion protrusion 21.

On the magnet mounting surface 13 of the control stick member 10 and the upper portion of the switch member 20 opposite to the magnet mounting surface 13, the first magnet member 30 facing each other with the same polarity is provided. Each is equipped.

In addition, the control stick member 10 and the switch member 20 are coupled to the upper portion of the base plate member 40 through the support ball 11 and the coupling ball 22.

At the center of the upper surface of the base plate member 40, a ball support groove 41 is inserted into and supported by the support ball 11 of the control stick member 10, and the ball support groove 41 is centered. The ball coupling grooves 42 are coupled to the coupling ball 22 of the switch member 20 in four symmetrical directions.

And the outer side of the ball coupling groove 42 is formed with a terminal insertion groove 43 is inserted into the insertion projection 21 of the switch member 20 at intervals.

An inner side of the terminal insertion groove 43 is provided with an operating terminal member 50 in contact with the contact terminal 21a as the switch member 20 moves by the operation of the control stick member 10.

On the upper surface of the base plate member 40, the switch guide member 60 protrudes between each ball coupling groove 42 around the ball support groove 41, and switches between the protruding switch guide member 60. The member 20 is inserted to form a switch guide groove 61 for guiding its movement during operation.

In addition, a second magnet member facing each other with the same polarity on the lower surface of the switch member 20 and the upper portion of the corresponding base plate member 40 in a state in which the switch member 20 is coupled to the base plate member 40. 70 are mounted respectively.

That is, the control stick member 10 is seated on the upper portion of the base plate member 40 by the support ball 11 is seated in the ball support groove 41 formed in the center of the base plate member 40, each switch member 20 is a coupling ball 22 is coupled to the ball coupling groove 42 through the switch guide groove 61 formed between the switch guide member 60 is installed on the upper base plate member 40.

When the control stick member 10 and the switch member 20 are installed in the base plate member 40 as described above, the control stick member 10 has the first magnet member 30 having the pushing force with the same polarity on both sides. By symmetrically positioned to achieve an equilibrium is placed perpendicular to the base plate member 40.

In addition, each switch member 20 is to maintain the original position by the balance between the force of the first magnetic member 30 in the upper polarity pushing each other and the force of the second magnetic member 70 in the lower portion.

Referring to the operation of the present invention as follows.

When the user pushes and moves the control stick member 10, which is set up vertically, to any one switch member 20 side, the position of the first magnet member 30 is closer by the pushing force of the switch member 20 on the pushing side. As this distance gets closer, the polarities of the pushing forces become stronger, so that the switch member 20 is pushed and moved.

In addition, the pushing member of the switch member 20 on the opposite side of the pushing side is weakened by the pushing force of the second magnet member 70 as the pushing force of the first magnet member 30 becomes weaker as the distance between the first magnet member 30 increases. The control stick member 10 is moved along the pushing side.

When the control stick member 10 is pushed to one side and the contact terminal 21a and the operation terminal member 50 come into contact with each other to apply power, the window or side mirror operated by the applied power is operated.

In addition, when the user adjusts the window or the side mirror as desired, the release of the force pushing the control stick member 10, on the contrary, the switch member 20 is pushed by the force of the second magnet member 70 close to the switch member ( 20 is pushed in the opposite direction pushed so that the pushing member of the first and second magnet members 30, 70 as the switch member 20 is in balance, the control stick member 10 and the switch member 20 ) Will return to its original position.

On the other hand, the switch member 20 is provided with a plurality of symmetrical positions with respect to the control stick member 10, respectively, the control stick member 10, the switch member 20, the base plate member 40, respectively It should be noted that the first and second magnet members 30 and 70 may be configured as multi-function multi-switches, which are included in the configuration of the present invention.

In addition, the operation terminal member 50 is composed of a plurality of speed conversion terminal 51 in contact with the contact terminal 21a step by step according to the angle the switch member 20 is moved.

That is, when the user adjusts the power window or the outside mirror with the control switch of the present invention, when the user pushes the control stick member 10 a little, the movement of the window and the outside mirror is finely moved, and if it is pushed a little more, the movement of the window and the outside mirror is pushed. This is getting faster.

Therefore, the user can control the operating speed of the window or the outside mirror operated by the switch by controlling the control stick member 10 so that the position of the window or the outside mirror can be finely adjusted and quickly and accurately positioned to the desired position. It can be done.

 Meanwhile, although not shown, the base plate member 40 includes a window operating substrate connected to the power window system and a side mirror operating substrate connected to the outside mirror system, and the window operating substrate and the side mirror are externally provided. The window selection button 80 and the outside mirror selection button 90 which are connected to the operation board to select and operate the window or the outside mirror are installed.

And when the window selection button 80 is pushed to the base plate member 40, the first, second, third and fourth which can be adjusted by the control stick member 10 by selecting the left and right windows of the driver's seat, the passenger seat and the rear seat. Window switches 81, 82, 83, 84 are provided.

In addition, the base plate member 40 is provided with left and right outside mirror switches 91 and 92 for selecting the left and right outside mirrors when the outside mirror selection button 90 is pushed.

That is, the user selects and presses the window selection button 80 and the outside mirror selection button 90 to adjust the first, second, third, and fourth window switches 81, 82, 83, 84 according to the selected selection button. By selecting the left and right outside mirror switches (91, 92) it is possible to adjust each selected window or outside mirror by operating the control stick member (10).

Therefore, the power window control switch or the outside control switch manufactured separately can be replaced by one of the control switch of the present invention.

The window operation board, the side mirror operation board, the window selection button 80, the outside mirror selection button 90, the first, second, third and fourth window switches 81, 82, 83, 84, left and right, The linkage structure of the outside mirror switches 91 and 92 may be configured by a conventional circuit connection known in the art, which is included in the configuration of the present invention.

According to the configuration of the present invention described above, since the control stick member 10 of the control switch is returned to its original position by magnetism after operation, friction does not occur due to the mechanical configuration generated during the switch operation, so that the user can smoothly operate the switch. It can maintain its operation even when used.

Therefore, it is a very useful invention that can maximize the convenience of the user by increasing the convenience and operation and durability.

Claims (4)

A spherical support ball 11 provided at a lower portion thereof, and a control stick member 10 formed at an upper portion thereof to protrude an operation portion 12 to be operated by a user; Insertion protrusion 21 having a contact terminal 21a is formed at the bottom of one side and a coupling ball 22 is provided at the lower side so as to be symmetrically spaced at both sides of the control stick member 10, respectively. 20; A first magnet member 30 mounted on one surface of the control stick member 10 and an upper end of the switch member 20 to face each other and having a predetermined polarity; Ball support grooves 41 are seated on the upper surface is the support ball 11 is seated, the ball coupling grooves 42 are coupled to both sides of the ball support grooves 41 are coupled to each other A base plate member 40 having a terminal insertion groove 43 to which the insertion protrusion 21 is coupled at a distance from the ball coupling groove 42; An operation terminal member 50 mounted in the terminal insertion groove 43 of the base plate member 40 to be in contact with the contact terminal 21a according to the movement of the switch member 20 to apply an operating power; A switch guide protruding at both sides of the ball supporting groove 41 and the ball coupling groove 42 on the upper portion of the base plate member 40 to form a switch guide groove 61 into which the switch member 20 is inserted. Member 60;  Automotive control switch, characterized in that composed of a second magnet member 70 made of a magnet having a predetermined polarity facing each other and mounted on the lower portion of the switch member 20 and the base plate member 40, respectively . The method according to claim 1, wherein the switch member 20 is provided with a plurality of symmetrical positions with respect to the control stick member 10, respectively, the control stick member 10, the switch member 20, the base plate member 40 Car control switch, characterized in that the first and second magnet members 30 and 70, respectively. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the operation terminal member 50 is composed of a plurality of speed conversion terminals 51 in which the contact terminal 21a is contacted step by step according to the angle at which the switch member 20 is moved. Control switch. The method according to claim 1, wherein the base plate member 40 is provided with a window selection button 80 and an outside mirror selection button 90 that can be operated by selecting the window or the outside mirror, the driver's seat and First, second, third and fourth window switches 81, 82, 83 and 84 that can be adjusted by the control stick member 10 by selecting the left and right windows of the front and rear seats, and the left and right outside mirrors. Selectable left and right out side mirror switch (91, 92) is provided for a vehicle control switch.

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