KR102190287B1 - Console device of car - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a console device having a gear control function for an automobile, which is a console box installed on the position of a shift lever of the automobile to control a gear, and is able to rotate the console box when the automobile autonomously drives, to allow a user to selectively use parts performing an auxiliary function for the automobile while the automobile is autonomously driving, and to allow the user to conveniently use the space of the auxiliary function in a small space. To this end, according to the present invention, the console device having a gear control function for an automobile comprises: a console member (100) which is placed by installing a rotor (110) on a gear control side of the automobile, and which includes a transmission unit (112) for controlling the gear and a function unit (113) for performing auxiliary functions of the automobile, which are respectively formed on the rotor (110) in different directions from each other; and a driving member (200) placed on a central shaft (210) connected by being inserted into the console member (100) to provide rotary force for a preset angle of a stepping motor (230), and to rotate and operate the rotor (110) to selectively expose one of the transmission unit (112) and the function unit (113) when an operation signal is transmitted to the stepping motor (230).

Description

Console device of car with gear operation function

The present invention is a console box installed at a position of a shift lever of a vehicle to manipulate gears. The console box is rotated during autonomous driving to selectively use a part that performs an auxiliary function of the vehicle during autonomous driving, while providing a space for auxiliary functions. It relates to a console device for a vehicle having a gear operation function to be conveniently used in a narrow place.

In general, a transmission of a vehicle is a device that enables efficient driving by operating a target transmission gear within a shift range set according to the driving speed, and this transmission is largely divided into a manual transmission and an automatic transmission, and the double automatic transmission is a shift lever. Typical examples include a mechanical transmission system that controls shifting and an electronic shifting system that controls shifting with electric signals.

Among the automatic transmissions of such automobiles, the electronic transmission system mainly uses a shift-by-wire (SBW), which transmits an electric signal generated when the electronic shift lever or shift button (shift dial) is operated to the shift controller (TCU), and the above The transmission gear within each shift range is operated by the electric signal transmitted to the shift controller.

For example, looking at Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1664699, the electronic shift button is installed to move up and down with respect to the console and is operated by the driver pressing it; A permanent magnet provided in the electronic shift button and moving up and down together with the electronic shift button; A PCB installed on the console facing the permanent magnet, which recognizes a shift stage according to a change in position of the permanent magnet and outputs the recognized shift stage signal to a shift controller; And a button return device that is connected to the electronic shift button and is operated through control of a PCB to return the pressed electronic shift button to an initial state before being pressed; The button return device is coupled to the electronic shift button to operate in conjunction with the electronic shift button, and a button guide that moves in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the electronic shift button; And an actuator that is coupled to the button guide and operates through the control of a PCB, and generates power to return the electronic shift button to an initial state before being pressed by operating the button guide. The electronic shift button has a button guide hole formed to be inclined in a spiral shape, and a button guide pin inserted into the button guide hole is formed in the button guide, so that the button guide pin moves along the button guide hole to move the electronic shift button up and down. When moving, the button guide moves in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the electronic shift button; When the electronic shift button is raised to the top of the console, the PCB outputs the PEKS signal, the button guide pin is located at the lower end of the button guide hole, and the electronic shift button is lowered to the bottom of the console to the maximum. When, the PCB outputs the DEKS signal and the button guide pin is located at the top end of the button guide hole; When the electronic shifting button is located between the upper and maximum lowered state of the console, the PCB outputs the R or N signal, and the button guide pin connects the button guide hole between the lower end and the upper end. A button-type electronic transmission system with a structure located at is proposed.

However, in the past, since shift buttons (dials, levers, etc.) of electronic shifting systems are always exposed to the interior console side of a vehicle, autonomous vehicles and automatic transmissions use less frequent shifting operations, which wastes interior space of the vehicle. In addition, since it is not easy to prepare a space for auxiliary functions of a vehicle, there is a problem that the efficiency of space utilization is significantly lowered.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1664699 is presented.

The present invention is to solve the conventional problems, by installing a console device having a gear control unit in the form of a shift lever or a shift button (knob) on the shift operation side of a vehicle to basically perform gear operation. In the case of autonomous driving of a vehicle that does not require gear operation, the console device is rotated by a set angle through a stepping motor to selectively expose various auxiliary functions of the vehicle during autonomous driving. Its purpose is to reduce waste of space and improve the efficiency of space utilization by allowing the functional space to be conveniently used in a narrow place.

In order to solve this object, the present invention;

A console member provided with a rotating body installed on the gear operation side of the vehicle, wherein a transmission unit for operating a gear and a function unit for performing an auxiliary function of the vehicle are formed in the rotating body in different directions;

The stepping motor is provided to provide rotational force as much as a set angle to the central shaft connected to the inside of the console member. When an operation signal is transmitted to the stepping motor, the rotating body is selectively exposed to either the shifting unit or the function unit. It provides a console device for a vehicle having a gear operation function, characterized in that it is configured to include a driving member for rotating operation.

According to the present invention, basic gear operation is performed using a console device installed in the form of a shift lever or shift button (knob) on the shift operation side of the vehicle, while the side on which various auxiliary functions of the vehicle are provided during autonomous driving is Accordingly, as the console device rotates and is exposed as much as a set angle, the functional space for various purposes is easily utilized in a narrow place to reduce space waste, thereby improving the efficiency of space utilization.

1 to 3 are configuration diagrams of a console device for a vehicle having a gear operation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 to 5 are operational state diagrams for a console device for a vehicle having a gear operation function according to the present invention.

The features of the console device for a vehicle having a gear operation function according to the present invention may be understood by the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Meanwhile, in describing the embodiments, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted for components that are widely known and used in the technical field to which the present invention belongs or does not belong. This is to convey the point more clearly.

Hereinafter, as an embodiment of the basic configuration of the present invention, the configuration of each part of the console device for a vehicle having a gear operation function according to an embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. 1 is a perspective view of a console device, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the console device, and FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the console device.

A schematic view of the console device 1 for a vehicle having a gear operation function according to this includes: a console member 100 having a transmission unit 112 for gear operation and a function unit 113 performing an auxiliary function of the vehicle, respectively; And a driving member 200 for selectively exposing one of the transmission unit 112 or the function unit 113 by rotating the console member 100.

A detailed configuration of the console device 1 for a vehicle having a gear operation function configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, the console member 100;

A rotating body 110 is installed and provided on the gear operation side of the vehicle, and the transmission 112 for gear operation and the functional part 113 performing an auxiliary function of the vehicle are in different directions. Each is formed as, and is for performing the function of the vehicle using the transmission unit 112 and the function unit 113.

For example, the transmission unit 112 and the function unit 113 further includes a rotating body 110 formed in different directions.

The rotating body 110 is an enclosure having a plurality of rectangular surfaces, and is manufactured with a space in which the central shaft 210 of the driving member 200 is fitted, and a rectangular surface formed by a plurality of the rotating body 110 The transmission unit 112 for operating the gear of the vehicle and the function unit 113 performing an auxiliary function of the vehicle are formed in different directions.

At this time, the rotating body 110 is coupled to a position where a gear can be operated in a vehicle, and is preferably mounted on an autonomous vehicle, and the rotating body 110 exposes the functional unit 113 during autonomous driving. , To expose the transmission 112 only in an emergency situation or a situation in which the gear before driving is operated.

In addition, the rotating body 110 is formed with a locking groove 111 for performing a fixing function by selectively fitting the locking piece 251a of the locking part 250 on one side in the longitudinal direction, and the locking groove 111 It corresponds to the position of the locking piece 251a.

Here, the transmission unit 112 may include a mechanical operation unit 112a for selectively providing an installation space of a lever for gear shifting; Or it further includes an electronic control unit (112b) for selectively providing an installation space of the button for gear shifting.

The mechanical operation unit 112a selectively forms the installation space of the lever for gear shifting corresponding to the operating radius of the lever. When the mechanical operation unit 112a is formed, the lever developed according to the type of vehicle in a stick shape is The lever is coupled to the mechanical manipulation unit 112a, and the lever coupled to the mechanical manipulation unit 112a is mechanically connected to the shift of the vehicle through various connection methods according to the type of the vehicle.

At this time, the lever coupled to the mechanical operation unit 112a is manufactured in a size that does not interfere with the rotation of the rotating body 110, and the lever can be folded according to the situation and applied by folding the lever during rotation. have.

Similarly, the electronic control unit 112b selectively forms an installation space for a button for gear shifting, and the electronic control unit 112b combines buttons developed in various shapes and types according to the type of vehicle, and the button is Depending on the type of vehicle, it is connected in various button operation forms, and is preferably connected to an electric wire inserted into the central shaft 210 of the driving member 200 to transmit an electrical signal to the transmission controller of the vehicle to perform shifting.

On the other hand, the mechanical operation unit 112a and the electronic operation unit 112b are applied to an automatic transmission of an autonomous vehicle, and P (parking), R (reverse), N (neutral), D (driving) and gear+ of the automatic transmission , Gear-operation can be performed.

In addition, the functional unit 113 further includes a first surface 113a, a second surface 113b, and a third surface 113c positioned at right angles to each other.

The first surface 113a of the function unit 113 is a touch pad for performing various functions applied to the center fascia of the vehicle in a touch manner, and the second surface 113b is a cup holder And a space in which an ashtray or an auxiliary storage box is formed, and the third surface 113c is a space in which a main storage box is formed.

At this time, as the first surface 113a, the second surface 113b, and the third surface 113c of the functional unit 113 can be selectively exposed while the vehicle is running, various auxiliary functions of the vehicle in one space Can be used to improve space utilization.

Meanwhile, the transmission 112 and the function unit 113 may be provided with electric and electronic components suitable for each function so as to perform an operation suitable for a corresponding function.

And, the drive member 200;

The stepping motor 230 is provided to provide rotational force to the central shaft 210 connected to the inside of the console member 100 by a set angle. When an operation signal is transmitted to the stepping motor 230, the transmission 112 ) Or the function unit 113 to selectively expose any one of the rotating body 110 to rotate.

For example, the driving member 200; The console member 100 further includes a central shaft 210 that is inserted and connected to the inside of the rotating body 110 to transmit the rotational force of the stepping motor 230 to the rotating body 110.

The central shaft 210 is manufactured in the form of a round bar having a length that can be installed in a specific position inside the vehicle while the console member 100 is fitted in the rotating body 110, and the central shaft 210 is a rotating body 110 While passing through the center of the longitudinal direction, it is fitted and supported on the inner side of the rotating body 110.

In this case, the central shaft 210 and the rotating body 110 are prevented from spinning during rotation by forming a fixing force by force-fitting between the central shaft 210 and the rotating body 110 or through a separate key structure.

Here, the central shaft 210 includes: a first through-hole 211 into which an electric wire connected to the transmission unit 112 and the function unit 113 is inserted; And a second through hole 212 providing a space to connect the electric wire inserted through the first through hole 211 to the transmission unit 112 and the function unit 113.

The first through-hole 211 is a hole through the center shaft 210 in the longitudinal direction and becomes a passage through which an electric wire connected to the vehicle is inserted, and the second through-hole 212 is at the side of the central shaft 210. It is formed by being connected to the first through-hole 211 in the direction, and preferably, the second through-hole 212 is formed as through holes on all four sides of the central shaft 210 and inserted through the first through-hole 211 It becomes a passage through which the electric wire is connected to the transmission unit 112 and the function unit 113.

In addition, the driving member 200; The first and second supports 221 and 222 to guide the rotation of the rotating body 110 while supporting the both ends of the central shaft 210 fitted in the console member 100 and to install the console member 100 on the gear operation side. ).

The first and second supports 221 and 222 are manufactured to be provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the rotating body 110 in the form of a plate fitted to the central shaft 210, and in this state, the first and second supports 221 and 222 The console member 100 is fixedly coupled so that the console member 100 is installed on the side of the vehicle where the gear operation is possible, and functions to support the rotating body 110 of the console member 100 to be rotatable.

At this time, the first support body 221 is provided with a locking portion 250 of the driving member 200, so that the locking piece 251a of the locking portion 250 can be inserted through the rotating body 110 The locking hole 221a is formed as a through hole corresponding to the position of the locking piece 251a.

In addition, the driving member 200; It is connected to one end of the central shaft 210, further includes a stepping motor 230 for providing a rotational force of the central shaft 210 by a set angle when an operation signal is transmitted.

The stepping motor 230 is a brushless DC electric motor capable of dividing the rotation of one wheel into a large number of steps, and the stepping motor 230 is the stepping motor in a state coupled to the first support 221 side. The drive shaft of 230 is connected while penetrating one end of the central shaft 210 to provide a rotational force, and the stepping motor 230 converts an electronic pulse into a mechanical motion, and each electronic pulse'step' is a stepping motor. The transmission unit 112 or the function unit 113 of the console member 100 rotating through the rotational force of the stepping motor 230 by rotating the drive shaft of 230 at a set angle is exposed to an accurate position.

At this time, the stepping motor 230 inputs a preset angle, so that the shifting unit 112 and the function unit 113 of the console member 100 are formed in a right-angled four-way, so that the step rotation is performed at a 90° angle. And, the stepping motor 230 is a transmission operation according to the operation of the operation button (switch, knob, etc.) that may be provided in any one or more of the transmission unit 112, the function unit 113, or the interior of the vehicle. It works through signals.

In addition, the driving member 200; It is provided on the side where the wire is inserted into the central shaft 210, and further includes a slip ring 240 for preventing twisting of the wire inserted into the central shaft 210 during the rotation of the rotating body 110.

The slip ring 240 is a type of rotational connector that can be transmitted without twisting of wires when supplying power or signal lines to the rotating part, and the slip ring 240 is a central shaft penetrating the second support 222 ( 210) is provided to be connected to the outer end of the second support 222, and the slip ring 240 is a contact method using graphite or alloy material or mercury or liquid metals according to the contact method of the wire A non-contact method using can be applied.

For example, as the slip ring 240 is further added, twisting of the wire during rotation of the console member 100 requiring wire connection is prevented, thereby enabling a free rotation operation.

In addition, the driving member 200; During rotation of the rotating body 110, a selective locking function is performed on the rotating body 110 so that either side of the transmission 112 or the functional part 113 is fixed in the correct position, and the function part 113 is being used. It further includes a locking unit 250 to forcibly release the locking function in case of emergency use of the transmission unit 112.

The locking part 250 is provided in a lateral direction of the first support body 221, and in response to the rotation of the rotation body 110 of the console member 100, the rotation body 110 is locked or released. By performing selectively, one side of the transmission unit 112 or the function unit 113 is fixed in an exposed state, or it is rotatable to change the function of the console member 100, and the gear is urgently operated while the vehicle is running. It allows you to forcibly release locking in a situation where you do.

At this time, the locking unit 250 operates in connection with the operation signal of the stepping motor 230, or in an emergency situation, at one or more of the transmission unit 112, the function unit 113, or the interior of the vehicle. It can be operated through an operation signal transmitted according to the operation of an operation button (switch, knob, etc.) that may be provided.

Here, the locking part 250 has a locking piece 251a protruding from the front, and the locking piece 251a is fitted into the rotating body 110 in a forward operation to perform a fixing function, and the locking piece in a backward operation (251a) a locking housing 251 that is separated from the rotating body 110 to release the fixing function; And an actuator 252 that provides power to move the locking housing 251 forward and backward.

On the other hand, the locking housing 251 is coupled to be movable back and forth from the side of the first support 221, and to be installed on the installation side of the console device 1 using a separate bracket or the like for the movement of the locking housing 251 The locking housing 251 is manufactured as a frame in a form in which the stepping motor 230 is accommodated, and is attached to the rotating body 110 of the console member 100 to the front of the moving side of the locking housing 251 A locking piece (251a) selectively fitted into the provided locking groove 111 is formed in the form of a protrusion.

At this time, the locking housing 251 is connected to the operating side of the actuator 252 at the rear end of the moving side, and a connection part 251b for transmitting a linear movement force to the locking housing 251 is formed, and the connection part 251b May be connected to the operating side of the actuator 252 in a fitting coupling, helical coupling, or the like.

Similarly, the actuator 252 is a motor that performs a horizontal linear motion, and the actuator provides a linear movement force by rotating a screw by connecting a rotary motor to a screw, or by connecting a rotary motor to a rack and pinion to provide a straight line. A method of providing a movement force or a method of providing a linear movement force using a solenoid using an electromagnet for mechanical movement may be applied.

At this time, the actuator 252 is operated in connection with the operation signal of the stepping motor 230, and the driving side on which the linear movement of the actuator 252 is directly performed is connected to the rear connection part 251b of the locking housing 251. It can be connected to provide a linear movement force.

Characteristically, the locking part 250 moves the locking piece 251a forward or backward in accordance with an operation signal transmitted to the actuator 252, and the locking groove 111 of the rotating body 110 The console member 100 is fixed in the correct position when it can be inserted into or removed from the locking groove 111 of the locking piece 251a, and when the locking piece 251a is separated from the locking groove 111 The console member 100 can be rotated.

Hereinafter, as an embodiment of the operating state of the present invention, a console device for a vehicle having a gear operation function will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 5. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a rotating operation for selecting a function of a console device, and FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an operating state for fixing a function selection of the console device.

According to this, the console device 1 for a vehicle having a gear operation function made of the above-described structure is operated by a button operation for exposing the transmission unit 112 in a gear operation situation for autonomous driving of a vehicle in a state installed at the gear operation position of the vehicle. An operation signal is transmitted to the stepping motor 230, and the transmission unit 112 is exposed while the stepping motor 230 rotates through the transmitted operation signal.

In this state, autonomous driving is started using the transmission unit 112, and when an auxiliary function of the vehicle is used while driving, an operation signal is transmitted to the stepping motor 230 by pressing a button for exposure of the function unit 113. And, as the stepping motor 230 rotates through the transmitted operation signal, any one of the first surface 113a, the second surface 113b, and the third surface 113c of the corresponding functional unit 113 is exposed. Let's make it.

On the other hand, the actuator 252 of the locking unit 250 operates in connection with the operation signal of the stepping motor 230 in a state in which the transmission unit 112 or the function unit 113 is exposed, so that the locking unit 250 The rotating body 110 is fixed to perform a locking function, and the actuator 252 operates in connection with the operation signal of the stepping motor 230 even during rotation of the transmission unit 112 or the function unit 113, thereby locking the locking. The unit 250 functions to release a lock key for rotating the rotating body 110.

Likewise, when the function unit 113 is exposed and the gear operation of the transmission unit 112 is required in an emergency situation during autonomous driving, a button operation for exposing the transmission unit 112, or the function unit ( An operation signal according to a button operation for forced release of 113) is transmitted to the actuator 252 to perform a forced release function of the locking unit 250.

For example, in the present invention, a console device 1 having a transmission unit 112 for gear operation is installed on the gear operation side of a vehicle to perform basic gear operation, and in addition to the transmission unit 112, there are three auxiliary surfaces of the vehicle. By providing a function unit 113 that performs a function, the console device 1 is rotated by a set angle through the stepping motor 230 during autonomous driving of a vehicle that does not require gear manipulation, while exposing various auxiliary functions of the vehicle during autonomous driving. By making it usable, functional spaces for various purposes can be conveniently utilized in a narrow place, thereby reducing waste of space and improving the efficiency of space utilization.

As described above. The present invention has been expressed in the description and drawings illustrating specific preferred embodiments, but the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing the present invention easily, and the meaning of these terms and the scope of the claims are limited. Not to do,

The present invention is capable of various changes, modifications, and modifications by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs within the scope not departing from the spirit and scope of the invention indicated by the claims according to the above-described embodiments. Anyone can easily see that they can.

One; Console device 100; Absence of console
110; Rotating body 200; Driving member
210; Central shaft 230; Stepping motor
240; Slip ring 250; Locking part

Claims (5)

A rotating body 110 is installed and provided on the gear operation side of the vehicle, and the transmission 112 for gear operation and the functional part 113 performing an auxiliary function of the vehicle are in different directions. A console member 100 formed in each;
The stepping motor 230 is provided to provide rotational force by a set angle to the central shaft 210 connected by being inserted into the console member 100, and when an operation signal is transmitted to the stepping motor 230, the transmission 112 ) Or a driving member 200 for rotating the rotating body 110 to selectively expose any one of the functional units 113,
The functional unit 113 further comprises a first surface 113a, a second surface 113b, and a third surface 113c positioned at right angles to each other. The method of claim 1,
The transmission unit 112 may be a mechanical operation unit (112a) for selectively providing an installation space of a lever for gear shifting; Or an electronic control unit (112b) for selectively providing an installation space of a button for gear shifting; a console device for a vehicle having a gear operation function further including. delete The method of claim 1,
The central shaft 210 includes a first through hole 211 into which an electric wire connected to the transmission unit 112 and the function unit 113 is inserted; And a second barrel hole 212 providing a space to connect the wire inserted through the first barrel hole 211 to the transmission unit 112 and the function unit 113. . The method of claim 1,
The driving member 200 is provided on the side where the electric wire is inserted into the central shaft 210, and a slip ring 240 that prevents twisting of the electric wire inserted into the central shaft 210 during the rotation of the rotating body 110 ), a console device for a vehicle with a gear operation function.

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