JP6901079B2 - Handle switch - Google Patents

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本発明は、車両のハンドルバーに固定されるベース部材と、運転者によって操作可能な操作手段と、該操作手段の操作に伴ってオン又はオフし、車両が搭載する任意の電装品を作動させ得るスイッチ部とを具備したハンドルスイッチに関するものである。 The present invention operates a base member fixed to the handlebar of a vehicle, an operating means that can be operated by the driver, and any electrical component mounted on the vehicle that is turned on or off according to the operation of the operating means. It relates to a handle switch provided with a switch portion for obtaining.

一般に、二輪車のハンドルバー先端には、運転者が把持して走行するための把持グリップ（以下、右側のスロットルグリップも含めて把持グリップという。）が設けられており、該把持グリップと隣接した位置のハンドルバーには、スイッチケースが固定されている。かかるスイッチケースは、一対の半割り形状部品から成り、ハンドルバーの所定位置を挟み込む如くこれらを合致してボルト締めすることにより当該ハンドルバーに固定されるとともに、二輪車が搭載する種々電装品を操作するための操作ノブ又は操作ボタン等の操作手段が複数配設されている。 Generally, the tip of the handlebar of a two-wheeled vehicle is provided with a grip grip (hereinafter, referred to as a grip grip including the throttle grip on the right side) for the driver to grip and run, and a position adjacent to the grip grip. The switch case is fixed to the handlebar of. Such a switch case is composed of a pair of half-shaped parts, and is fixed to the handlebar by matching and bolting them so as to sandwich a predetermined position of the handlebar, and also operates various electrical components mounted on the motorcycle. A plurality of operating means such as an operating knob or an operating button are provided.

しかるに、スイッチケースには、それぞれの操作手段に対応する可動端子や固定端子が配設されるとともに、これら端子からは多数の配線コードが延設されており、スイッチケースが大型化してしまう要因になっていた。このような不具合を抑制するため、従来、配線コードに代えて、導通パターンがプリントされたシート状のフレキシブル基板から成る配線シートをスイッチケース内に配設することが提案されている（例えば、特許文献１参照）。 However, the switch case is provided with movable terminals and fixed terminals corresponding to each operating means, and a large number of wiring cords are extended from these terminals, which causes the switch case to become large. It was. In order to suppress such a defect, it has been conventionally proposed to dispose a wiring sheet made of a sheet-like flexible substrate on which a continuity pattern is printed in the switch case instead of the wiring cord (for example, a patent). Reference 1).

特開２００４−２２４１９２号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-224192

しかしながら、上記従来技術においては、操作手段の操作に伴って配線シートに操作荷重がかかってしまい、その表面にプリントされた導通パターンが切断されたりフレキシブル基板自体が破損等してしまう虞があった。また、配線シートには、導電性が高い導通パターンが形成されているため、高い防水性能が求められており、その防水対策を別個に行うためにコストが嵩んでしまうという問題があった。 However, in the above-mentioned prior art, an operating load is applied to the wiring sheet as the operating means is operated, and there is a risk that the conduction pattern printed on the surface thereof may be cut or the flexible substrate itself may be damaged. .. Further, since the wiring sheet is formed with a conduction pattern having high conductivity, high waterproof performance is required, and there is a problem that the cost increases because the waterproof measures are taken separately.

本発明は、このような事情に鑑みてなされたもので、操作手段の操作荷重により配線シートが破損してしまうのを防止することができるとともに、配線シートの防水性を向上させることができるハンドルスイッチを提供することにある。 The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a handle capable of preventing the wiring sheet from being damaged by the operating load of the operating means and improving the waterproofness of the wiring sheet. To provide a switch.

請求項１記載の発明は、車両のハンドルバーに固定されるベース部材と、運転者によって操作可能な操作手段と、該操作手段の操作に伴ってオン又はオフし、車両が搭載する任意の電装品を作動させ得るスイッチ部とを具備したハンドルスイッチであって、前記操作手段の配設位置に応じた部位に前記スイッチ部が複数形成されるとともに導通パターンがプリントされたシート状のフレキシブル基板から成り、前記ベース部材の表面形状に倣って取り付けられる配線シートと、該配線シートを覆う弾性部材から成り、前記操作手段に対する操作力により弾性変形して前記スイッチ部を押圧することにより当該操作手段の操作力を前記配線シートのスイッチ部に伝達し得るカバー部材と、前記操作手段を操作可能としつつ取り付け可能な取付部が形成されるとともに、前記カバー部材を覆って取り付けられた台座部材とを具備したことを特徴とする。 The invention according to claim 1 is a base member fixed to a handlebar of a vehicle, an operating means that can be operated by a driver, and any electrical equipment that is turned on or off according to the operation of the operating means and mounted on the vehicle. A handle switch provided with a switch portion capable of operating a product, from a sheet-shaped flexible substrate in which a plurality of the switch portions are formed and a conduction pattern is printed at a portion corresponding to the arrangement position of the operating means. It is composed of a wiring sheet attached according to the surface shape of the base member and an elastic member covering the wiring sheet, and is elastically deformed by an operating force on the operating means to press the switch portion of the operating means. A cover member capable of transmitting an operating force to a switch portion of the wiring sheet, and a mounting portion that can be mounted while enabling the operating means to be operated are formed, and a pedestal member mounted over the cover member is provided. It is characterized by having done it.

請求項２記載の発明は、請求項１記載のハンドルスイッチにおいて、前記配線シートに形成された導通パターンと電気的に接続された配線パターンを有するプリント基板を有し、当該プリント基板が前記ベース部材の所定部位に形成された凹部に取り付けられるとともに、当該プリント基板が取り付けられた凹部が防水材で充填されて成ることを特徴とする。 The invention according to claim 2 has a printed circuit board having a wiring pattern electrically connected to a conduction pattern formed on the wiring sheet in the handle switch according to claim 1, and the printed circuit board is the base member. It is characterized in that it is attached to a concave portion formed in a predetermined portion of the above, and the concave portion to which the printed circuit board is attached is filled with a waterproof material.

請求項３記載の発明は、請求項１又は請求項２記載のハンドルスイッチにおいて、前記台座部材は、前記取付部に取り付けられた操作手段の操作力によって節度を付与し得る節度付与部材が取り付けられたことを特徴とする。 According to the third aspect of the present invention, in the handle switch according to the first or second aspect , the pedestal member is attached with a moderation-imparting member capable of imparting moderation by the operating force of the operating means attached to the attachment portion. It is characterized by that.

請求項４記載の発明は、請求項１〜３の何れか１つに記載のハンドルスイッチにおいて、前記台座部材を覆うとともに、前記操作手段を外部に臨ませて操作可能とする開口が形成された筐体部を有することを特徴とする。 In the invention according to claim 4, in the handle switch according to any one of claims 1 to 3, an opening is formed which covers the pedestal member and allows the operating means to face the outside so that the operation means can be operated. It is characterized by having a housing portion.

請求項１の発明によれば、操作手段の配設位置に応じた部位にスイッチ部が複数形成されるとともに導通パターンがプリントされたシート状のフレキシブル基板から成り、ベース部材の表面形状に倣って取り付けられる配線シートと、該配線シートを覆う弾性部材から成り、操作手段に対する操作力を配線シートのスイッチ部に伝達し得るカバー部材とを具備したので、操作手段の操作荷重により配線シートが破損してしまうのを防止することができるとともに、配線シートの防水性を向上させることができる。
また、操作手段を操作可能としつつ取り付け可能な取付部が形成された台座部材を有するとともに、当該台座部材がカバー部材を覆って取り付けられたので、操作手段を容易にハンドルスイッチに組み付けることができる。 According to the first aspect of the present invention, the present invention comprises a sheet-like flexible substrate in which a plurality of switch portions are formed and a conduction pattern is printed at a portion corresponding to the arrangement position of the operating means, and follows the surface shape of the base member. Since the wiring sheet to be attached and the cover member composed of an elastic member covering the wiring sheet and capable of transmitting the operating force on the operating means to the switch portion of the wiring sheet are provided, the wiring sheet is damaged by the operating load of the operating means. It is possible to prevent the wiring sheet from being damaged and to improve the waterproofness of the wiring sheet.
Further, since the pedestal member is provided with a mounting portion formed so that the operating means can be operated and the mounting portion can be mounted, and the pedestal member is mounted so as to cover the cover member, the operating means can be easily assembled to the handle switch. ..

請求項２の発明によれば、配線シートに形成された導通パターンと電気的に接続された配線パターンを有するプリント基板を有し、当該プリント基板がベース部材の所定部位に形成された凹部に取り付けられるとともに、当該プリント基板が取り付けられた凹部が防水材で充填されて成るので、プリント基板をより確実に防水することができる。 According to the invention of claim 2, a printed circuit board having a wiring pattern electrically connected to a conduction pattern formed on a wiring sheet is provided, and the printed circuit board is attached to a recess formed at a predetermined portion of a base member. At the same time, since the recess to which the printed circuit board is attached is filled with a waterproof material, the printed circuit board can be more reliably waterproofed.

請求項３の発明によれば、台座部材は、取付部に取り付けられた操作手段の操作力によって節度を付与し得る節度付与部材が取り付けられたので、節度付与部材を容易にハンドルスイッチに組み付けることができる。 According to the invention of claim 3 , since the pedestal member is attached with the moderation-imparting member capable of imparting moderation by the operating force of the operating means attached to the mounting portion, the moderation-imparting member can be easily assembled to the handle switch. Can be done.

請求項４の発明によれば、台座部材を覆うとともに、操作手段を外部に臨ませて操作可能とする開口が形成された筐体部を有するので、筐体部の交換を容易に行わせることができ、車両の形態や運転者の嗜好に合わせた筐体部とすることができる。 According to the invention of claim 4 , since it has a housing portion having an opening that covers the pedestal member and allows the operating means to face the outside and can be operated, the housing portion can be easily replaced. Therefore, the housing portion can be made according to the form of the vehicle and the taste of the driver.

本発明の実施形態に係るハンドルスイッチを示す正面図Front view showing a handle switch according to an embodiment of the present invention. 同ハンドルスイッチを示す背面図Rear view showing the same handle switch 同ハンドルスイッチを示す左側面図Left side view showing the same handle switch 同ハンドルスイッチを示す右側面図Right side view showing the same handle switch 同ハンドルスイッチを示す底面斜視図Bottom perspective view showing the same handle switch 同ハンドルスイッチにおけるベース部材を示す５面図Five views showing the base member of the handle switch 同ハンドルスイッチにおける配線シートを示す平面図Top view showing the wiring sheet in the same handle switch 同ハンドルスイッチにおける配線シートに形成されたスイッチ部（メタルドーム）を示す断面模式図Schematic cross-sectional view showing the switch portion (metal dome) formed on the wiring sheet of the handle switch. 同ハンドルスイッチにおけるベース部材の表面上に配線シート及びプリント基板を取り付けた状態を示す斜視図A perspective view showing a state in which the wiring sheet and the printed circuit board are mounted on the surface of the base member of the handle switch. 同ハンドルスイッチにおけるベース部材の表面上に配線シート及びプリント基板を取り付けた状態を示す斜視図A perspective view showing a state in which the wiring sheet and the printed circuit board are mounted on the surface of the base member of the handle switch. 同ハンドルスイッチにおけるベース部材に配線シート及びプリント基板を取り付けた状態を示す斜視図A perspective view showing a state in which a wiring sheet and a printed circuit board are attached to a base member of the handle switch. 同ハンドルスイッチにおけるカバー部材を展開した状態を示す平面図及び側面図A plan view and a side view showing a state in which the cover member of the handle switch is unfolded. 同カバー部材を配線シートの表面上に取り付けた状態を示す斜視図A perspective view showing a state in which the cover member is mounted on the surface of the wiring sheet. 同カバー部材を配線シートの表面上に取り付けた状態を示す斜視図A perspective view showing a state in which the cover member is mounted on the surface of the wiring sheet. 同ハンドルスイッチにおける台座部材を展開した状態を示す平面図及び側面図A plan view and a side view showing a state in which the pedestal member of the handle switch is unfolded. 同台座部材を折り曲げた状態を示す側面図Side view showing the bent state of the pedestal member 同台座部材に節度付与部材を取り付けた状態を示す斜視図A perspective view showing a state in which a moderation-imparting member is attached to the pedestal member. 同台座部材に節度付与部材を取り付けた状態を示す斜視図A perspective view showing a state in which a moderation-imparting member is attached to the pedestal member. 同台座部材をカバー部材の表面上に取り付けた状態を示す斜視図A perspective view showing a state in which the pedestal member is mounted on the surface of the cover member. 同台座部材をカバー部材の表面上に取り付けた状態を示す斜視図A perspective view showing a state in which the pedestal member is mounted on the surface of the cover member. 同台座部材に操作手段を取り付けた状態を示す斜視図A perspective view showing a state in which the operating means is attached to the pedestal member. 同ハンドルスイッチにおける節度付与部材を示す３面図Three views showing the moderation imparting member in the same handle switch 同節度付与部材を示す分解斜視図An exploded perspective view showing the same moderation imparting member 同節度付与部材における操作荷重を受ける前の状態を示す模式図Schematic diagram showing the state of the moderation imparting member before receiving the operating load. 同節度付与部材における操作荷重を受けた後、節度を生じさせる荷重が最大となった状態を示す模式図Schematic diagram showing a state in which the load that causes moderation is maximized after receiving the operating load of the moderation imparting member. 同節度付与部材における操作荷重を受けた後、節度を生じさせる荷重が開放された状態を示す模式図Schematic diagram showing a state in which the load that causes moderation is released after receiving the operating load of the moderation imparting member. 同ハンドルスイッチの筐体部（上側筐体部）を示す斜視図Perspective view showing the housing portion (upper housing portion) of the handle switch. 同ハンドルスイッチの筐体部（下側筐体部）を示す斜視図Perspective view showing the housing portion (lower housing portion) of the handle switch.

以下、本発明の実施形態について図面を参照しながら具体的に説明する。
本実施形態に係るハンドルスイッチは、図１、２に示すように、二輪車のハンドルバーＨの先端部における把持グリップＧと隣接した部位に取り付けられ、車両に搭載された種々電装品を操作可能なもので、図３〜２８に示すように、筐体部１と、ベース部材２と、所定位置にスイッチ部７が形成された配線シート３と、カバー部材１１と、操作手段を構成する操作ノブ（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９）及びジョイスティックＪと、これら操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）が取り付けられた台座部材１２と、節度付与部材１３とを有して構成されている。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the handle switch according to the present embodiment is attached to a portion adjacent to the grip grip G at the tip of the handlebar H of the two-wheeled vehicle, and can operate various electrical components mounted on the vehicle. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 28, the housing portion 1, the base member 2, the wiring sheet 3 in which the switch portion 7 is formed at a predetermined position, the cover member 11, and the operation knob constituting the operation means. (S1 to S9), a joystick J, a pedestal member 12 to which these operating means (S1 to S9, J) are attached, and a moderation imparting member 13 are included.

ベース部材２は、車両のハンドルバーＨに固定されるもので、図４〜６に示すように、ハンドルバーＨの所定位置に形成された孔（不図示）に挿通可能なネジｂ１を取り付け可能とされた固定部２ａと、後述するプリント基板４を収容可能な凹部２ｂとを有して構成された筒状部材から成る。本実施形態に係るハンドルスイッチは、ベース部材２の表面上に配線シート３、カバー部材１１、台座部材１２及び筐体部１（上側筐体部１ａ及び下側筐体部１ｂ）が取り付けられるようになっている。 The base member 2 is fixed to the handlebar H of the vehicle, and as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, a screw b1 that can be inserted into a hole (not shown) formed at a predetermined position of the handlebar H can be attached. It is composed of a tubular member having a fixed portion 2a and a recess 2b capable of accommodating a printed circuit board 4 described later. In the handle switch according to the present embodiment, the wiring sheet 3, the cover member 11, the pedestal member 12, and the housing portion 1 (upper housing portion 1a and lower housing portion 1b) are mounted on the surface of the base member 2. It has become.

配線シート３は、図７に示すように、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）の配設位置に応じた部位にスイッチ部７が複数形成されるとともに導通パターンがプリントされたシート状のフレキシブル基板から成り、ベース部材２の表面形状に倣って取り付けられるものである。すなわち、配線シート３は、可撓性材料をシート状に成形した部材の表面上に銅箔にて電気回路（パターン部８）を形成して成るもので、パターン部８の所定位置にスイッチ部７が配設されている。また、配線シート３のパターン部８が形成された面は、防水性を有するカバーフィルム１０（図８参照）にて覆われている。なお、パターン部８の所定位置にＬＥＤ等の点灯又は点滅部材を配設するようにしてもよい。 As shown in FIG. 7, the wiring sheet 3 is a sheet-like flexible substrate in which a plurality of switch portions 7 are formed at locations corresponding to the arrangement positions of the operating means (S1 to S9, J) and a conduction pattern is printed. It is made of and is attached according to the surface shape of the base member 2. That is, the wiring sheet 3 is formed by forming an electric circuit (pattern portion 8) with copper foil on the surface of a member formed of a flexible material into a sheet shape, and a switch portion is formed at a predetermined position of the pattern portion 8. 7 is arranged. The surface of the wiring sheet 3 on which the pattern portion 8 is formed is covered with a waterproof cover film 10 (see FIG. 8). A lighting or blinking member such as an LED may be arranged at a predetermined position of the pattern portion 8.

スイッチ部７は、図８に示すように、金属製部品をドーム状に形成した所謂メタルドームと称されるスイッチから成り、配線シート３のパターン部８上に形成された弾力を有したスペーサ９内に配設されるとともに、上方がカバーフィルム１０にて覆われている。そして、カバーフィルム１０を介して操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）からの操作荷重が付与されると、スペーサ９が撓んでスイッチ部７が弾性変形し、パターン部８の８ａ、８ｂ間が導通することにより電気的にオンすることとなる。 As shown in FIG. 8, the switch portion 7 is composed of a so-called metal dome switch in which metal parts are formed in a dome shape, and the elastic spacer 9 formed on the pattern portion 8 of the wiring sheet 3 is formed. It is arranged inside and the upper part is covered with a cover film 10. Then, when an operating load from the operating means (S1 to S9, J) is applied via the cover film 10, the spacer 9 bends and the switch portion 7 elastically deforms, and the pattern portions 8 8a and 8b become conductive. By doing so, it will be turned on electrically.

また、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）からの操作荷重がなくなると、スイッチ部７が元のドーム状に復元し、パターン部８の８ａ、８ｂ間の導通が遮断されることにより電気的にオフすることとなる。しかして、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）の操作に伴ってスイッチ部７が弾性変形して電気的にオン又はオフすることにより、車両が搭載する任意の電装品を作動させることができる。 Further, when the operating load from the operating means (S1 to S9, J) is removed, the switch portion 7 is restored to the original dome shape, and the continuity between the pattern portions 8 8a and 8b is cut off, thereby electrically. It will be turned off. Then, the switch unit 7 is elastically deformed and electrically turned on or off with the operation of the operating means (S1 to S9, J), so that any electrical component mounted on the vehicle can be operated.

プリント基板４は、図７に示すように、配線シート３の略中央部に配設されて接続されるとともに、マイコン５等を有した制御基板から成り、配線シート３に形成された導通パターン（パターン部８）と電気的に接続された配線パターンを有するものである。また、本実施形態に係るプリント基板４は、配線シート３の他、コネクタ接続部６が延設されており、ベース部材２の所定位置に形成されたコネクタと電気的に接続可能とされている。 As shown in FIG. 7, the printed circuit board 4 is arranged and connected to a substantially central portion of the wiring sheet 3, and is composed of a control board having a microcomputer 5 and the like, and a conduction pattern formed on the wiring sheet 3 ( It has a wiring pattern that is electrically connected to the pattern unit 8). Further, in the printed circuit board 4 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the wiring sheet 3, a connector connecting portion 6 is extended so that the printed circuit board 4 can be electrically connected to a connector formed at a predetermined position of the base member 2. ..

しかるに、配線シート３は、図９〜１１に示すように、ベース部材２の表面形状に倣って取り付けられ、両面テープ等による貼着等にて固定されるとともに、プリント基板４は、ベース部材２の所定部位に形成された凹部２ｂに取り付けられている。また、プリント基板４が取り付けられた凹部２ｂは、樹脂材等の防水材で充填され、プリント基板４の防水が図られるようになっている。 However, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the wiring sheet 3 is attached according to the surface shape of the base member 2, and is fixed by sticking with double-sided tape or the like, and the printed circuit board 4 is attached to the base member 2. It is attached to a recess 2b formed in a predetermined portion of the above. Further, the recess 2b to which the printed circuit board 4 is attached is filled with a waterproof material such as a resin material so that the printed circuit board 4 can be waterproofed.

なお、本実施形態においては、プリント基板４を介してハンドルスイッチと車両との間で通信が行われるようになっており、例えばＬＩＮ（Local Interconnect Network）通信やＣＡＮ（Controller Area Network）通信等の多重通信プロトコルを利用した通信が行われるよう構成されている。これにより、ハンドルスイッチと車両との間で延設される配線数の増加を抑制することができる。 In the present embodiment, communication is performed between the steering wheel switch and the vehicle via the printed circuit board 4, for example, LIN (Local Interconnect Network) communication, CAN (Controller Area Network) communication, and the like. It is configured to perform communication using the multiplex communication protocol. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of wires extending between the steering wheel switch and the vehicle.

カバー部材１１は、配線シート３を覆うゴム材（天然ゴム又は合成ゴム）や樹脂等の弾性部材から成り、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）に対する操作力を配線シート３のスイッチ部７に伝達し得るものである。すなわち、カバー部材１１は、図１３、１４に示すように、ベース部材２における表面上の配線シート３（特に、パターン部８やスイッチ部７が形成された部位）を覆うように屈曲して取り付けられており、その表面に操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）からの操作力が付与されると、その部位が弾性変形し、裏面側に位置するスイッチ部７を押圧して電気的にオンし得るよう構成されているのである。 The cover member 11 is made of an elastic member such as a rubber material (natural rubber or synthetic rubber) or resin that covers the wiring sheet 3, and transmits an operating force to the operating means (S1 to S9, J) to the switch portion 7 of the wiring sheet 3. It is possible. That is, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the cover member 11 is bent and attached so as to cover the wiring sheet 3 (particularly, the portion where the pattern portion 8 and the switch portion 7 are formed) on the surface of the base member 2. When the operating force from the operating means (S1 to S9, J) is applied to the front surface, the portion is elastically deformed and the switch portion 7 located on the back surface side is pressed to electrically turn on the switch portion 7. It is configured to get.

台座部材１２は、図１７、１８に示すように、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）を操作可能としつつ取り付け可能な取付部１２ａが所定位置に複数形成されたもので、図１９、２０に示すように、ベース部材２の表面形状（厳密にはカバー部材１１の表面形状）に倣って折り曲げられた部材から成るものである。本実施形態に係る台座部材１２は、図１５、１６に示すように、所定位置に取付部１２ａが一体形成された樹脂等の板状材料（図１５参照）を任意に折り曲げて、ベース部材１２ａの表面形状に倣わせることができる、折り曲げ部に沿って溝形状１２ｂが形成されている。なお、本実施形態に係る溝形状１２ｂは、断面Ｖ字形状とされているが、断面Ｕ字形状等、他の溝形状としてもよい。 As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the pedestal member 12 has a plurality of attachment portions 12a formed at predetermined positions while enabling the operation means (S1 to S9, J) to be operated. As shown, it is composed of a member bent according to the surface shape of the base member 2 (strictly speaking, the surface shape of the cover member 11). As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the pedestal member 12 according to the present embodiment is formed by arbitrarily bending a plate-like material (see FIG. 15) such as a resin in which a mounting portion 12a is integrally formed at a predetermined position, and the base member 12a is formed. A groove shape 12b is formed along the bent portion so as to be able to imitate the surface shape of the above. The groove shape 12b according to the present embodiment has a V-shaped cross section, but may have another groove shape such as a U-shaped cross section.

そして、台座部材１２の取付部１２ａには、図２１に示すように、所定の操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）が取り付けられ、揺動型の操作手段は揺動操作、及び押圧型の操作手段は押圧操作が可能とされており、例えば車両に搭載されたホーン、ターンシグナル、ヘッドライト、クルーズコントロールシステム等を操作可能とされている。また、本実施形態においては、操作手段としてジョイスティックＪが配設されており、その操作ノブを上下左右に操作することにより、例えば車両に搭載された表示器の表示内容を選択等し得るようになっている。 Then, as shown in FIG. 21, predetermined operating means (S1 to S9, J) are attached to the mounting portion 12a of the pedestal member 12, and the swing type operation means is a swing operation and a pressing type operation. The means can be pressed, and for example, a horn, a turn signal, a headlight, a cruise control system, etc. mounted on a vehicle can be operated. Further, in the present embodiment, the joystick J is arranged as an operation means, and by operating the operation knob up, down, left and right, for example, the display content of the display mounted on the vehicle can be selected. It has become.

しかして、台座部材１２は、図１９、２０に示すように、カバー部材１１を介してベース部材２の表面に倣って折り曲げられた状態で取り付けられ、ネジ等によって固定して組み付けられるようになっている。さらに、本実施形態に係る台座部材１２は、所定位置に開口部１２ｃ（図１５）が複数形成されており、それぞれの開口部１２ｃには、図１７〜２１に示すように、節度付与部材１３が取り付けられている。 As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the pedestal member 12 is attached via the cover member 11 in a bent state following the surface of the base member 2, and is fixed and assembled by screws or the like. ing. Further, the pedestal member 12 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of openings 12c (FIG. 15) formed at predetermined positions, and each opening 12c has a moderation-imparting member 13 as shown in FIGS. 17 to 21. Is installed.

節度付与部材１３は、取付部１２ａに取り付けられた操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）の操作力によって節度（操作時のクリック感）を付与し得るもので、図２２、２３に示すように、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）の操作力を受けて変位可能な受け部材１４と、一対の突出部１５ａを有する作動子１５と、ケース１６と、受け部材１４と作動子１５との間に介装されたコイルスプリング１７（弾性部材）と、受け部材１４を付勢し得る台形コイルスプリング１８とを有している。 The moderation imparting member 13 can impart moderation (click feeling during operation) by the operating force of the operating means (S1 to S9, J) attached to the mounting portion 12a, and as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, Between the receiving member 14 that can be displaced by receiving the operating force of the operating means (S1 to S9, J), the actuator 15 having a pair of projecting portions 15a, the case 16, and the receiving member 14 and the actuator 15. It has an intervening coil spring 17 (elastic member) and a trapezoidal coil spring 18 capable of urging the receiving member 14.

受け部材１４は、円筒状部材から成り、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）が操作されると、当該操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）の一部に上面が押圧され、その押圧方向に変位可能とされている。かかる受け部材１４の側面には、作動子１５の突出部１５ａを挿通可能な一対の切欠きが形成されており、それぞれの切欠きの縁面が受け部材１４の変位方向に対して所定角度傾斜することでカム部１４ａが形成されている。 The receiving member 14 is made of a cylindrical member, and when the operating means (S1 to S9, J) are operated, the upper surface is pressed by a part of the operating means (S1 to S9, J) and displaced in the pressing direction. It is possible. A pair of notches through which the protrusion 15a of the actuator 15 can be inserted are formed on the side surface of the receiving member 14, and the edge surface of each notch is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the displacement direction of the receiving member 14. By doing so, the cam portion 14a is formed.

作動子１５は、受け部材１４内に組み付けられ、当該受け部材１４の変位に伴って変位可能とされるとともに、その変位方向と略直交する方向（作動子１５の径方向）に突出した突出部１５ａを有するものである。また、受け部材１４内には、コイルスプリング１７（弾性部材）が挿入されており、当該コイルスプリング１７が受け部材１４と作動子１５との間に介装して組み付けられている。 The actuator 15 is assembled in the receiving member 14, and can be displaced according to the displacement of the receiving member 14, and a protruding portion protruding in a direction substantially orthogonal to the displacement direction (diameter direction of the actuator 15). It has 15a. Further, a coil spring 17 (elastic member) is inserted in the receiving member 14, and the coil spring 17 is interposed and assembled between the receiving member 14 and the actuator 15.

ケース１６は、受け部材１４及び作動子１５を変位可能に収容した箱状部材から成り、その側面には、受け部材１４の変位方向と略直交する方向に突出部１５ａを案内し得る第１案内部１６ａと、該第１案内部１６ａの終端から延設されて受け部材１４の変位方向に突出部１５ａを案内し得る第２案内部１６ｂとが形成されている。これら第１案内部１６ａ及び第２案内部１６ｂは、ケース１６に形成されたＬ字状の切欠きから成り、突出部１５ａが挿通して組み付けられている。 The case 16 is composed of a box-shaped member in which the receiving member 14 and the actuator 15 are displaceably housed, and a first guide capable of guiding the protruding portion 15a in a direction substantially orthogonal to the displacement direction of the receiving member 14 on the side surface thereof. A portion 16a and a second guide portion 16b extending from the end of the first guide portion 16a and capable of guiding the protruding portion 15a in the displacement direction of the receiving member 14 are formed. The first guide portion 16a and the second guide portion 16b are formed of an L-shaped notch formed in the case 16, and the protruding portion 15a is inserted and assembled.

しかして、突出部１５ａは、受け部材１４のカム部１４ａにて第１案内部１６ａに沿って移動可能とされるとともに、当該第１案内部１６ａに沿って移動する過程で節度が付与されるよう構成されている。以下に、節度が付与される作用について説明する。 Thus, the protruding portion 15a is made movable along the first guide portion 16a by the cam portion 14a of the receiving member 14, and moderation is imparted in the process of moving along the first guide portion 16a. It is configured as. The action of imparting moderation will be described below.

操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）が操作される前の初期状態においては、図２４に示すように、突出部１５ａが第１案内部１６ａの始端（同図中右端）に位置している。そして、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）が操作され、受け部材１４が台形コイルスプリング１８の付勢力に抗して下方に向かって変位すると、図２５に示すように、カム部１４ａの作用によって突出部１５ａが第１案内部１６ａに沿って移動する。 In the initial state before the operating means (S1 to S9, J) are operated, as shown in FIG. 24, the protruding portion 15a is located at the start end (right end in the figure) of the first guide portion 16a. Then, when the operating means (S1 to S9, J) are operated and the receiving member 14 is displaced downward against the urging force of the trapezoidal coil spring 18, as shown in FIG. 25, the action of the cam portion 14a causes the receiving member 14 to be displaced downward. The protruding portion 15a moves along the first guide portion 16a.

さらに、本実施形態においては、受け部材１４と作動子１５との間に弾性部材としてのコイルスプリング１７が介装されており、突出部１５ａが第１案内部１６ａに沿って移動する過程で当該コイルスプリング１７が弾性変形（圧縮変形）されるようになっている。これにより、突出部１５ａが第１案内部１６ａの始端（図中右端）から終端（図中左端）に移動する過程において、突出部１５ａに生じるバネ荷重が漸次大きくなり、終端に達した時点で最大荷重（ピーク値）となる。 Further, in the present embodiment, a coil spring 17 as an elastic member is interposed between the receiving member 14 and the actuator 15, and the projecting portion 15a moves along the first guide portion 16a. The coil spring 17 is elastically deformed (compressed and deformed). As a result, in the process of the protrusion 15a moving from the start end (right end in the figure) to the end (left end in the figure) of the first guide portion 16a, the spring load generated in the protrusion 15a gradually increases, and when the end is reached. It becomes the maximum load (peak value).

その後、突出部１５ａが第１案内部１６ａの終端に達した後、更に受け部材１４が下方に向かって変位すると、図２６に示すように、突出部１５ａがコイルスプリング１７の付勢力により第２案内部１６ｂに沿って勢いよく移動する。このコイルスプリング１７の荷重の開放により、節度が付与されることとなる。こうして、節度が終了した後、更に操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）が操作され、受け部材１４が下方に向かって変位すると、作動子１５の下端がカバー部材１１を介してスイッチ部７を押圧し、所望の電装品を操作可能とされている。なお、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）の操作が終了し、操作荷重がなくなると、受け部材１４は、台形コイルスプリング１８の付勢力により、元の位置に戻る。その際、突出部１５ａは、受け部材１４に形成されたカム部１４ｂの作用により、図２４で示す初期状態に復帰することとなる。 After that, after the protruding portion 15a reaches the end of the first guide portion 16a, when the receiving member 14 is further displaced downward, as shown in FIG. 26, the protruding portion 15a is seconded by the urging force of the coil spring 17. It moves vigorously along the guide portion 16b. Moderation is imparted by releasing the load of the coil spring 17. In this way, after the moderation is completed, the operating means (S1 to S9, J) are further operated, and when the receiving member 14 is displaced downward, the lower end of the actuator 15 presses the switch portion 7 via the cover member 11. However, it is possible to operate the desired electrical components. When the operation of the operating means (S1 to S9, J) is completed and the operating load is removed, the receiving member 14 returns to the original position by the urging force of the trapezoidal coil spring 18. At that time, the protruding portion 15a returns to the initial state shown in FIG. 24 by the action of the cam portion 14b formed on the receiving member 14.

筐体部１は、ベース部材２に取り付けられた台座部材１２を覆うとともに、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）を外部に臨ませて操作可能とする開口Ｋが形成されたもので、図２７に示す上側筐体部１ａと、図２８に示す下側筐体部１ｂとを組み合わせて構成されている。具体的には、ベース部材２に取り付けられた台座部材１２に対し、上側を上側筐体部１ａで覆いつつ開口Ｋに操作手段（Ｓ２〜Ｓ８）を挿通させて外部に臨ませた後、図３、４に示すように、ネジｂ２、ｂ３にて上側筐体部１ａをベース部材２に固定させる。その後、上側筐体部１の下側を下側筐体部１ｂで覆いつつ開口Ｋに操作手段（Ｓ１、Ｓ９、Ｊ）を挿通させて外部に臨ませた状態とし、図５に示すように、ネジｂ４、ｂ５にて下側筐体部１ｂをベース部材２に固定させる。 The housing portion 1 covers the pedestal member 12 attached to the base member 2 and has an opening K formed so that the operating means (S1 to S9, J) can be operated by facing the outside. FIG. 27. The upper housing portion 1a shown in FIG. 28 and the lower housing portion 1b shown in FIG. 28 are combined. Specifically, the pedestal member 12 attached to the base member 2 is exposed to the outside by inserting the operating means (S2 to S8) through the opening K while covering the upper side with the upper housing portion 1a. As shown in 3 and 4, the upper housing portion 1a is fixed to the base member 2 with screws b2 and b3. After that, while covering the lower side of the upper housing portion 1 with the lower housing portion 1b, the operating means (S1, S9, J) are inserted through the opening K so as to face the outside, as shown in FIG. , Screws b4 and b5 fix the lower housing portion 1b to the base member 2.

上記実施形態によれば、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）の配設位置に応じた部位にスイッチ部７が複数形成されるとともに導通パターンがプリントされたシート状のフレキシブル基板から成り、ベース部材２の表面形状に倣って取り付けられる配線シート３と、該配線シート３を覆う弾性部材から成り、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）に対する操作力を配線シート３のスイッチ部７に伝達し得るカバー部材１１とを具備したので、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）の操作荷重により配線シート３が破損してしまうのを防止することができるとともに、配線シート３の防水性を向上させることができる。 According to the above embodiment, the base member is composed of a sheet-shaped flexible substrate in which a plurality of switch portions 7 are formed and a conduction pattern is printed at a portion corresponding to the arrangement position of the operating means (S1 to S9, J). A cover composed of a wiring sheet 3 attached according to the surface shape of 2 and an elastic member covering the wiring sheet 3 and capable of transmitting an operating force on operating means (S1 to S9, J) to a switch portion 7 of the wiring sheet 3. Since the member 11 is provided, it is possible to prevent the wiring sheet 3 from being damaged by the operating load of the operating means (S1 to S9, J), and it is possible to improve the waterproofness of the wiring sheet 3. ..

また、配線シート３に形成された導通パターンと電気的に接続された配線パターンを有するプリント基板４を有し、当該プリント基板４がベース部材２の所定部位に形成された凹部２ｂに取り付けられるとともに、当該プリント基板４が取り付けられた凹部２ｂが防水材で充填されて成るので、プリント基板４をより確実に防水することができる。 Further, it has a printed circuit board 4 having a wiring pattern electrically connected to a conduction pattern formed on the wiring sheet 3, and the printed circuit board 4 is attached to a recess 2b formed at a predetermined portion of the base member 2. Since the recess 2b to which the printed circuit board 4 is attached is filled with a waterproof material, the printed circuit board 4 can be more reliably waterproofed.

さらに、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）を操作可能としつつ取り付け可能な取付部１２ａが形成された台座部材１２を有するとともに、当該台座部材１２がカバー部材１１を覆って取り付けられたので、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）を容易にハンドルスイッチに組み付けることができる。特に、本実施形態に係る台座部材１２は、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）及び節度付与部材１３を所定位置に取り付け可能とされたので、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）及び節度付与部材１３を精度よく位置決めさせることができ、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）の操作に伴う節度をより確実に付与させることができる。 Further, it has a pedestal member 12 on which a mounting portion 12a that can be mounted while making the operating means (S1 to S9, J) operable is formed, and the pedestal member 12 is mounted so as to cover the cover member 11. The means (S1 to S9, J) can be easily assembled to the handle switch. In particular, since the pedestal member 12 according to the present embodiment can attach the operating means (S1 to S9, J) and the moderation imparting member 13 at predetermined positions, the operating means (S1 to S9, J) and the moderation imparting member 13 can be attached. 13 can be positioned with high accuracy, and moderation associated with the operation of the operating means (S1 to S9, J) can be more reliably imparted.

またさらに、台座部材１２は、取付部１２ａに取り付けられた操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）の操作力によって節度を付与し得る節度付与部材１３が取り付けられたので、節度付与部材１３を容易にハンドルスイッチに組み付けることができる。さらに、本実施形態によれば、台座部材１２を覆うとともに、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）を外部に臨ませて操作可能とする開口Ｋが形成された筐体部１（上側筐体部１ａ及び下側筐体部１ｂ）を有するので、筐体部１の交換を容易に行わせることができ、車両の形態や運転者の嗜好に合わせた筐体部１とすることができる。 Furthermore, since the pedestal member 12 is attached with the moderation-imparting member 13 that can impart moderation by the operating force of the operating means (S1 to S9, J) attached to the mounting portion 12a, the moderation-imparting member 13 can be easily attached. Can be assembled to the handle switch. Further, according to the present embodiment, the housing portion 1 (upper housing portion) which covers the pedestal member 12 and has an opening K formed so that the operating means (S1 to S9, J) can be operated by facing the outside. Since the housing portion 1a and the lower housing portion 1b) are provided, the housing portion 1 can be easily replaced, and the housing portion 1 can be made according to the form of the vehicle and the preference of the driver.

しかるに、筐体部１に加えて、取付部１２ａが形成されてスイッチやノブ等の操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）が操作可能に取り付けられる台座部材１２と、ハンドルパイプＨに固定可能なベース部材２とを具備することにより、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）のレイアウトを簡単に変更でき、且つ、ユーザの嗜好に合わせた筐体部１に容易に変更することができる。 However, in addition to the housing portion 1, the mounting portion 12a is formed and the operating means (S1 to S9, J) such as switches and knobs can be operably attached to the pedestal member 12, and the base that can be fixed to the handle pipe H. By including the member 2, the layout of the operating means (S1 to S9, J) can be easily changed, and the housing portion 1 can be easily changed to suit the user's preference.

加えて、本実施形態によれば、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）を操作可能としつつ取り付け可能な取付部１２ａが形成された台座部材１２を有するとともに、当該台座部材１２は、ベース部材２の表面形状に倣って折り曲げられた部材から成るので、ハンドルスイッチの種類に応じて操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）を容易に取り付けることができ、製造コストを低下させることができる。特に、本実施形態に係る台座部材１２は、その折り曲げ部に沿って溝形状１２ｂが形成されたので、台座部材１２を容易且つ正確に折り曲げることができ、台座部材１２の組み付け性を向上させることができる。 In addition, according to the present embodiment, the pedestal member 12 is formed with a mounting portion 12a to which the operating means (S1 to S9, J) can be mounted while being operable, and the pedestal member 12 is the base member 2. Since the member is bent according to the surface shape of the above, the operating means (S1 to S9, J) can be easily attached according to the type of the handle switch, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. In particular, since the pedestal member 12 according to the present embodiment has a groove shape 12b formed along the bent portion, the pedestal member 12 can be easily and accurately bent, and the assembling property of the pedestal member 12 can be improved. Can be done.

さらに加えて、本実施形態に係る節度付与部材１３は、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）の操作力を受けて変位可能とされるとともにカム部１４ａが形成された受け部材１４と、該受け部材１４の変位に伴って変位可能とされるとともに、その変位方向と略直交する方向に突出した突出部１５ａを有する作動子１５と、受け部材１４及び作動子１５を変位可能に収容するとともに、受け部材１４の変位方向と略直交する方向に突出部１５ａを案内し得る第１案内部１６ａと、該第１案内部１６ａの終端から延設されて受け部材１４の変位方向に突出部１５ａを案内し得る第２案内部１６ｂとが形成されたケース１６とを有し、突出部１５ａは、受け部材１４のカム部１４ａにて第１案内部１６ａに沿って移動可能とされるとともに、当該第１案内部１６ａに沿って移動する過程で節度が付与されるので、何れの種類の操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）に対しても操作時の節度付与を確実且つ良好に行わせることができるとともに、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）のレイアウトの自由度を向上させることができる。 Further, the moderation imparting member 13 according to the present embodiment is displaceable by receiving the operating force of the operating means (S1 to S9, J), and the receiving member 14 on which the cam portion 14a is formed and the receiving member 14 and the receiving member 14a are formed. The actuator 15 is displaceable as the member 14 is displaced, and the actuator 15 has a projecting portion 15a projecting in a direction substantially orthogonal to the displacement direction, and the receiving member 14 and the actuator 15 are displaceably housed. A first guide portion 16a capable of guiding the projecting portion 15a in a direction substantially orthogonal to the displacement direction of the receiving member 14, and a projecting portion 15a extending from the end of the first guide portion 16a in the displacement direction of the receiving member 14. It has a case 16 in which a second guide portion 16b that can be guided is formed, and the protruding portion 15a is made movable along the first guide portion 16a by the cam portion 14a of the receiving member 14, and the projecting portion 15a is said to be movable. Since moderation is imparted in the process of moving along the first guide portion 16a, it is possible to reliably and satisfactorily impart moderation during operation to any type of operating means (S1 to S9, J). At the same time, the degree of freedom in layout of the operating means (S1 to S9, J) can be improved.

また、本実施形態においては、受け部材１４と作動子１５との間にコイルスプリング１７（弾性部材）が介装されるとともに、突出部１５ａが第１案内部１６ａに沿って移動する過程で当該コイルスプリング１７（弾性部材）が弾性変形するよう組み付けられたので、コイルスプリング１７の弾力によって大きな節度を得ることができる。なお、コイルスプリング１７に代えて他の形態のバネや樹脂等の他の弾性部材としてもよい。 Further, in the present embodiment, the coil spring 17 (elastic member) is interposed between the receiving member 14 and the actuator 15, and the projecting portion 15a moves along the first guide portion 16a. Since the coil spring 17 (elastic member) is assembled so as to be elastically deformed, a large moderation can be obtained by the elasticity of the coil spring 17. Instead of the coil spring 17, another elastic member such as a spring or resin of another form may be used.

さらに、本実施形態に係る第１案内部１６ａ及び第２案内部１６ｂは、ケース１６に形成された切欠きから成るので、第１案内部１６ａ及び第２案内部１６ｂによる突出部１５ａの案内をより確実且つ円滑に行わせることができる。なお、第１案内部１６ａ及び第２案内部１６ｂは、切欠きに代えて、ケース１６の内周面に形成された凹溝等であってもよい。 Further, since the first guide portion 16a and the second guide portion 16b according to the present embodiment are formed of notches formed in the case 16, the first guide portion 16a and the second guide portion 16b guide the protruding portion 15a. It can be done more reliably and smoothly. The first guide portion 16a and the second guide portion 16b may be recessed grooves or the like formed on the inner peripheral surface of the case 16 instead of the notches.

以上、本実施形態について説明したが、本発明はこれに限定されず、台座部材１２に代えて筐体部１（上側筐体部１ａ又は下側筐体部１ｂ）又はベース部材２に操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）又は節度付与部材１３等を形成してもよい。また、節度付与部材１３は、操作手段（Ｓ１〜Ｓ９、Ｊ）が操作された際に節度を付与するものであれば、他の形態のものとしてもよく、節度付与部材１３を具備しないものとしてもよい。なお、本実施形態においては、二輪車に適用されているが、他の車両におけるハンドルスイッチに適用してもよい。 Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operating means is applied to the housing portion 1 (upper housing portion 1a or lower housing portion 1b) or the base member 2 instead of the pedestal member 12. (S1 to S9, J) or the moderation imparting member 13 and the like may be formed. Further, the moderation-imparting member 13 may be of another form as long as it imparts moderation when the operating means (S1 to S9, J) are operated, and is not provided with the moderation-imparting member 13. May be good. In this embodiment, it is applied to a two-wheeled vehicle, but it may be applied to a steering wheel switch in another vehicle.

操作手段の配設位置に応じた部位にスイッチ部が複数形成されるとともに導通パターンがプリントされたシート状のフレキシブル基板から成り、ベース部材の表面形状に倣って取り付けられる配線シートと、配線シートを覆う弾性部材から成り、操作手段に対する操作力により弾性変形して前記スイッチ部を押圧することにより当該操作手段の操作力を配線シートのスイッチ部に伝達し得るカバー部材と、操作手段を操作可能としつつ取り付け可能な取付部が形成されるとともに、カバー部材を覆って取り付けられた台座部材とを具備したハンドルスイッチであれば、外観形状が異なるもの或いは他の機能が付加されたもの等にも適用することができる。 A wiring sheet and a wiring sheet, which consist of a sheet-like flexible substrate in which a plurality of switch portions are formed at a portion corresponding to the arrangement position of the operating means and a conduction pattern is printed, are attached according to the surface shape of the base member. It is composed of an elastic member that covers, and by elastically deforming by the operating force on the operating means and pressing the switch portion, the operating force of the operating means can be transmitted to the switch portion of the wiring sheet, and the operating means can be operated. If the handle switch is provided with a pedestal member that is mounted by covering the cover member while forming a mounting portion that can be mounted while being mounted, it can be applied to a switch having a different appearance shape or having other functions added. can do.

１ 筐体部
１ａ 上側筐体部
１ｂ 下側筐体部
２ ベース部材
２ａ 固定部
２ｂ 凹部
３ 配線シート（フレキシブル基板）
４ プリント基板
５ マイコン
６ コネクタ接続部
７ スイッチ部（メタルドーム）
８ パターン部（銅箔）
９ スペーサ
１０ カバーフィルム
１１ カバー部材
１２ 台座部材
１２ａ 取付部
１２ｂ 溝形状
１２ｃ 開口部
１３ 節度付与部材
１４ 受け部材
１４ａ カム部
１５ 作動子
１５ａ 突出部
１６ ケース
１６ａ 第１案内部
１６ｂ 第２案内部
１７ コイルスプリング（弾性部材）
１８ 台形コイルスプリング
Ｓ１〜Ｓ９ 操作ノブ（操作手段）
Ｊ ジョイスティック（操作手段） 1 Housing part 1a Upper housing part 1b Lower housing part 2 Base member 2a Fixing part 2b Recess 3 Wiring sheet (flexible board)
4 Printed circuit board 5 Microcomputer 6 Connector connection 7 Switch (metal dome)
8 Pattern part (copper foil)
9 Spacer 10 Cover film 11 Cover member 12 Pedestal member 12a Mounting part 12b Groove shape 12c Opening part 13 Moderation imparting member 14 Receiving member 14a Cam part 15 Actuator 15a Protruding part 16 Case 16a First guide part 16b Second guide part 17 Coil Spring (elastic member)
18 Trapezoidal coil spring S1 to S9 Operation knob (operation means)
J joystick (operation means)

Claims (4)

車両のハンドルバーに固定されるベース部材と、
運転者によって操作可能な操作手段と、
該操作手段の操作に伴ってオン又はオフし、車両が搭載する任意の電装品を作動させ得るスイッチ部と、
を具備したハンドルスイッチであって、
前記操作手段の配設位置に応じた部位に前記スイッチ部が複数形成されるとともに導通パターンがプリントされたシート状のフレキシブル基板から成り、前記ベース部材の表面形状に倣って取り付けられる配線シートと、
該配線シートを覆う弾性部材から成り、前記操作手段に対する操作力により弾性変形して前記スイッチ部を押圧することにより当該操作手段の操作力を前記配線シートのスイッチ部に伝達し得るカバー部材と、
前記操作手段を操作可能としつつ取り付け可能な取付部が形成されるとともに、前記カバー部材を覆って取り付けられた台座部材と、
を具備したことを特徴とするハンドルスイッチ。 The base member fixed to the handlebar of the vehicle and
Operation means that can be operated by the driver,
A switch unit that can be turned on or off according to the operation of the operating means to operate any electrical component mounted on the vehicle, and a switch unit.
It is a handle switch equipped with
A wiring sheet formed of a sheet-like flexible substrate in which a plurality of the switch portions are formed and a conduction pattern is printed at a portion corresponding to the arrangement position of the operating means, and which is attached according to the surface shape of the base member.
A cover member composed of an elastic member covering the wiring sheet, which is elastically deformed by an operating force on the operating means and can transmit the operating force of the operating means to the switch portion of the wiring sheet by pressing the switch portion.
A mounting portion that can be mounted while making the operating means operable is formed, and a pedestal member that is mounted so as to cover the cover member and
A handle switch characterized by being equipped with. 前記配線シートに形成された導通パターンと電気的に接続された配線パターンを有するプリント基板を有し、当該プリント基板が前記ベース部材の所定部位に形成された凹部に取り付けられるとともに、当該プリント基板が取り付けられた凹部が防水材で充填されて成ることを特徴とする請求項１記載のハンドルスイッチ。 A printed circuit board having a wiring pattern electrically connected to a conduction pattern formed on the wiring sheet is provided, the printed circuit board is attached to a recess formed at a predetermined portion of the base member, and the printed circuit board is attached. The handle switch according to claim 1, wherein the attached recess is filled with a waterproof material. 前記台座部材は、前記取付部に取り付けられた操作手段の操作力によって節度を付与し得る節度付与部材が取り付けられたことを特徴とする請求項１又は請求項２記載のハンドルスイッチ。 The handle switch according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the pedestal member is attached with a moderation-imparting member that can impart moderation by the operating force of an operating means attached to the attachment portion. 前記台座部材を覆うとともに、前記操作手段を外部に臨ませて操作可能とする開口が形成された筐体部を有することを特徴とする請求項１〜３の何れか１つに記載のハンドルスイッチ。 The handle switch according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a housing portion having an opening formed so as to cover the pedestal member and allow the operating means to be operated by facing the outside. ..

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