JPH0850829A - Lever switch - Google Patents

Lever switch

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Publication number
JPH0850829A
JPH0850829A JP18436994A JP18436994A JPH0850829A JP H0850829 A JPH0850829 A JP H0850829A JP 18436994 A JP18436994 A JP 18436994A JP 18436994 A JP18436994 A JP 18436994A JP H0850829 A JPH0850829 A JP H0850829A
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Prior art keywords
wiring board
switch
lever
conductive wire
operation lever
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Inventor
Mikio Tada
幹夫 多田
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Tokai Rika Co Ltd
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Tokai Rika Co Ltd
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Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the assembly property and at the same time keep sufficient electric safety in the wiring of a conductive wire for a switch at an operational lever tip part. CONSTITUTION:A wiring board 6 having a unitedly laid conductive wire for a switch 4 at the tip part of an operational lever 2 is provided and the wiring board 6 is installed in the external part of the operational lever 2 to make no need of a process to lead out an electric wire through the inside of the operational lever 2. In this case, the wiring board 6 is composed of flexible printed circuit boards, insertion-molding products, or printed circuit boards, and connection of the electric wire to a connection counterpart is made easy, reliable, and conformation of the electric wire with the external shape of the operational lever 2 is made excellent.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【0001】[0001]

【産業上の利用分野】本発明は操作レバーの先端部にス
イッチを装備して成るレバースイッチに関する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lever switch having a switch at the tip of an operating lever.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】従来より、例えば自動車のライトコント
ロールスイッチやワイパコントロールスイッチ等は、ハ
ンドルの近傍に位置する操作レバーの先端部に装備され
ている。又、このレバースイッチにおいて、そのスイッ
チのための導電線には樹脂被覆したリード線が用いら
れ、これが中空状を成す操作レバーの内部に通されて、
操作レバーの基端部に設けられた側孔から外部に引き出
されている。
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a light control switch, a wiper control switch, etc. of an automobile are mounted on a tip portion of an operation lever located near a steering wheel. Also, in this lever switch, a resin-coated lead wire is used as the conductive wire for the switch, and this is passed through the inside of the hollow operation lever,
It is pulled out to the outside from a side hole provided at the base end of the operation lever.

【0003】[0003]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上述の
リード線を操作レバーの内部に通して引き出す作業は面
倒であり、組立性が悪かった。又、通したリード線を引
き出す操作レバーの側孔には、いわゆるバリ等の鋭利な
突起が縁部に存在することがあり、この鋭利な突起によ
りリード線が傷付けられて断線したりショートしたりす
るというおそれもあった。
However, the work of pulling the lead wire through the inside of the operation lever is troublesome and the assembling property is poor. In addition, a sharp protrusion such as a so-called burr may be present on the edge portion of the side hole of the operation lever for pulling out the lead wire, and the sharp protrusion may damage the lead wire, resulting in disconnection or short circuit. There was also a risk of doing it.

【0004】本発明は上述の事情に鑑みてなされたもの
であり、従ってその目的は、操作レバー先端部のスイッ
チのための導電線の配設について、組立性を良くし得る
と共に、電気的安全性をも充分に確保し得るレバースイ
ッチを提供するにある。
The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and therefore an object thereof is to improve the assembling property and the electrical safety of the conductive wire for the switch at the tip of the operating lever. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a lever switch that can sufficiently secure the property.

【0005】[0005]

【課題を解決するための手段】上記目的を達成するため
に、本発明のレバースイッチにおいては、操作レバー先
端部のスイッチのための導電線を一体に有する配線板を
具え、この配線板を操作レバーの外面部に取り付けたこ
とを特徴とする。この場合、配線板はフレキシブルプリ
ント配線板で構成すると良く、インサート成形品、ある
いはプリント配線板で構成しても良い。
In order to achieve the above object, the lever switch of the present invention comprises a wiring board integrally having a conductive wire for the switch at the tip of the operating lever, and operating the wiring board. It is characterized by being attached to the outer surface of the lever. In this case, the wiring board may be a flexible printed wiring board, or may be an insert molded product or a printed wiring board.

【0006】[0006]

【作用】上記手段によれば、操作レバー先端部のスイッ
チのための導電線の配設が、操作レバーの外面部に配線
板を取り付けることによってでき、導電線を操作レバー
の内部に通して引き出すのを不要ならしめ得る。
According to the above means, the conductive wire for the switch at the tip of the operation lever can be arranged by attaching the wiring board to the outer surface of the operation lever, and the conductive wire is pulled out through the inside of the operation lever. Can be unnecessary if unnecessary.

【0007】又、その場合、特に配線板をフレキシブル
プリント配線板やインサート成形品あるいはプリント配
線板で構成したものでは、それらをそれぞれ標準化でき
るので、スイッチなど接続相手に対する導電線の接続も
容易且つ確実にでき、更に、操作レバーの外面形状に合
わせることも所望にできる。
Further, in this case, particularly in the case where the wiring board is composed of a flexible printed wiring board, an insert molded product or a printed wiring board, each of them can be standardized, so that the connection of the conductive wire to the connection partner such as a switch is easy and reliable. Further, it is also possible to make it desirable to match the outer surface shape of the operation lever.

【0008】[0008]

【実施例】以下、本発明を車両用特には自動車用のレバ
ースイッチに適用した第1実施例につき、図1ないし図
3を参照して説明する。まず図1にはメインスイッチボ
ディ1を示しており、詳しく図示しないが、自動車のス
テアリングシャフトが挿通するコラムに取り付けられる
ようになっていて、ターンシグナルスイッチやディマー
スイッチ等を内蔵している。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a lever switch for vehicles, especially for automobiles will be described below with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 1 shows a main switch body 1, which is not shown in detail, but is adapted to be attached to a column through which a steering shaft of an automobile is inserted, and has a built-in turn signal switch, dimmer switch and the like.

【0009】又、このメインスイッチボディ1には、上
記ターンシグナルスイッチやディマースイッチ等を操作
するための操作レバー2を、被軸支部3により軸支して
突設しており、この操作レバー2の先端部には別の例え
ばライトコントロール用やワイパコントロール用等のス
イッチ4を装備している。なお、このスイッチ4は、ノ
ブ5を主体とし、このノブ5を例えば回動操作すること
によって上記ライトコントロールやワイパコントロール
等を行なうようになっている。
An operating lever 2 for operating the above-mentioned turn signal switch, dimmer switch, etc. is provided on the main switch body 1 so as to be axially supported by a shaft-supported portion 3, and this operating lever 2 is provided. Another switch 4 for, for example, light control or wiper control is provided at the tip of the. The switch 4 is mainly composed of a knob 5, and the light control, the wiper control, and the like are performed by rotating the knob 5, for example.

【0010】これに対して、配線板6は図2に示すよう
にスイッチ4のための導電線7を一体に有するもので、
特にこの場合、柔軟性のある絶縁フィルム8に導電線7
を銅箔で一体に設けて成るフレキシブルプリント配線板
(FPC)で構成しており、操作レバー2の全長と略同
じ長さの帯状を成している。
On the other hand, the wiring board 6 integrally has a conductive wire 7 for the switch 4 as shown in FIG.
Particularly in this case, the conductive wire 7 is attached to the flexible insulating film 8.
Is formed of a flexible printed wiring board (FPC) integrally formed of copper foil, and has a strip shape having substantially the same length as the entire length of the operation lever 2.

【0011】しかして、操作レバー2の反運転者側の外
面部には、図3に示すように、配線板6の幅と幅がほゞ
同じで、深さが配線板6の厚さとほゞ同じの凹部9をほ
ゞ全長にわたって形成しており、この凹部9に配線板6
を嵌めて貼り付け、もって配線板6を操作レバー2の外
面部に面一に取り付けている。
As shown in FIG. 3, the width of the wiring board 6 is approximately the same as the width of the wiring board 6 and the depth thereof is approximately the same as the thickness of the wiring board 6 on the outer surface of the operating lever 2 on the side opposite to the driver. The same concave portion 9 is formed over almost the entire length, and the wiring board 6 is formed in the concave portion 9.
Is attached and attached, so that the wiring board 6 is attached flush with the outer surface of the operation lever 2.

【0012】なお、この場合、配線板6は絶縁フィルム
8の柔軟性によって操作レバー2の外面部とその曲面が
合うようにしており、凹部9への貼り付けには接着剤を
使用している。又、配線板6の先端部6aは操作レバー
2の内部方向に折曲して前記スイッチ4の図示しない接
続端子との接続に供するようにしており、基端部6bは
操作レバー2の内部方向に折曲して前記メインスイッチ
ボディ1の接続端子との接続に供するようにしている。
更に、この場合、配線板6の基端部6bは積層板によっ
て補強し、接続には半田付けあるいはコネクタ接続を採
用している。
In this case, the wiring board 6 is adapted so that the flexibility of the insulating film 8 allows the outer surface of the operation lever 2 and the curved surface thereof to coincide with each other, and an adhesive agent is used for attachment to the recess 9. . The tip 6a of the wiring board 6 is bent toward the inside of the operating lever 2 so as to be connected to a connection terminal (not shown) of the switch 4, and the base 6b is directed toward the inside of the operating lever 2. The main switch body 1 is bent to be connected to the connection terminal of the main switch body 1.
Further, in this case, the base end portion 6b of the wiring board 6 is reinforced by a laminated board, and soldering or connector connection is adopted for connection.

【0013】そして、配線板6を含む操作レバー2のほ
ゞ全体は熱収縮チューブ10で被覆しているが、それに
代え、コーティングを施して被覆するようにしても良
い。
Although the entire operation lever 2 including the wiring board 6 is covered with the heat-shrinkable tube 10, a coating may be applied instead of the heat-shrinkable tube 10.

【0014】このように本構成のものでは、操作レバー
2の先端部のスイッチ4のための導電線7の配設が、操
作レバー4の外面部に配線板6を取り付けることによっ
てできるもので、導電線7を操作レバー2の内部に通し
て引き出すのを不要ならしめ得るから、組立性を良くし
得、併せて、操作レバー2の引出穴縁部のバリ等で導電
線7が傷付けられることもなくし得、断線,ショートの
おそれをなくし得るので、電気的安全性を充分に確保す
ることができる。
As described above, in this structure, the conductive wire 7 for the switch 4 at the tip of the operation lever 2 can be arranged by attaching the wiring board 6 to the outer surface of the operation lever 4. Since it is unnecessary to pull out the conductive wire 7 through the inside of the operation lever 2, it is possible to improve the assembling property, and at the same time, the conductive wire 7 is scratched by burrs or the like at the edge of the drawing hole of the operation lever 2. Since it can be eliminated and the risk of disconnection and short circuit can be eliminated, sufficient electrical safety can be ensured.

【0015】又、特に本構成のものでは、配線板6をフ
レキシブルプリント配線板で構成しており、部品として
の標準化ができるので、スイッチ4の接続端子やメイン
スイッチボディ1の接続端子に対する導電線7の接続も
容易且つ確実にでき、更に、操作レバー2の外面形状に
合わせることも、絶縁フィルム8の柔軟性によって所望
にできる。
In particular, in this structure, since the wiring board 6 is made of a flexible printed wiring board and can be standardized as a component, a conductive wire for the connection terminal of the switch 4 and the connection terminal of the main switch body 1 is used. 7 can be connected easily and surely, and the flexibility of the insulating film 8 makes it possible to match the outer surface shape of the operation lever 2.

【0016】以上に対して、図4ないし図6は本発明の
第2実施例を示すもので、上記第1実施例の配線板6に
代えて、導電線11をインサートして成形した成形品1
2(インサート成形品)で構成した配線板13を使用
し、これを、操作レバー2の凹部14に嵌めて接着する
ことにより、操作レバー2の外面部に面一に取り付ける
ようにしたものを示している。
In contrast to the above, FIGS. 4 to 6 show a second embodiment of the present invention. Instead of the wiring board 6 of the first embodiment, a conductive wire 11 is inserted and molded. 1
A wiring board 13 composed of 2 (insert molded product) is used, and the wiring board 13 is fitted in the recess 14 of the operation lever 2 and adhered to the operation lever 2 so as to be flush with the outer surface of the operation lever 2. ing.

【0017】このものでも、配線板13は部品としての
標準化ができるので、スイッチ4の接続端子やメインス
イッチボディ1の接続端子に対する導電線11の接続が
容易且つ確実にでき、更に、操作レバー2の外面形状に
合わせることも、成形品12の成形形状によって所望に
できる。
Even in this case, since the wiring board 13 can be standardized as a component, the conductive wire 11 can be easily and surely connected to the connection terminal of the switch 4 and the connection terminal of the main switch body 1, and further the operation lever 2 can be connected. It is also possible to match the outer surface shape with the shape of the molded product 12.

【0018】なお、この場合の導電線11は、その先端
部11aを図5に示すように成形品12の先端部から突
出させて、スイッチ4の接続端子に半田付けやコネクタ
接続によって接続するようにしており、基端部11bを
図6に示すように成形品12の基端部から突出させて、
メインスイッチボディ1の接続端子にコネクタ接続によ
って接続するようにしている。
In this case, the conductive wire 11 has its tip 11a projected from the tip of the molded product 12 as shown in FIG. 5, and is connected to the connection terminal of the switch 4 by soldering or connector connection. The base end 11b is projected from the base end of the molded product 12 as shown in FIG.
The main switch body 1 is connected to the connection terminal by connector connection.

【0019】上記導電線11の先端部11a及び基端部
11bはそれぞれ図7及び図8に示す先端部11c及び
基端部11dのように突出させて半田付け接続するよう
にしても良く、更に、基端部11bは図9に示す基端部
11eのように突出させてカシメ接続するようにしても
良い。
The leading end 11a and the base end 11b of the conductive wire 11 may be projected and soldered to each other like the leading end 11c and the base end 11d shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, respectively. The base end portion 11b may be projected like the base end portion 11e shown in FIG. 9 to be caulked.

【0020】図10及び図11は本発明の第3実施例を
示すもので、これも、第1実施例の配線板6に代えて、
絶縁基板15に導電線16を銅箔で一体に設けて成るプ
リント配線板(PCB)で構成した配線板17を使用
し、これを、操作レバー2の切欠部18に嵌めて接着
し、更に熱収縮チューブやコーティングで被覆して、操
作レバー2の外面部に面一に取り付けるようにしたもの
を示している。
10 and 11 show a third embodiment of the present invention, which is also replaced by the wiring board 6 of the first embodiment.
A wiring board 17 made of a printed wiring board (PCB) in which a conductive wire 16 is integrally provided on an insulating substrate 15 with a copper foil is used. It is shown that it is attached to the outer surface of the operation lever 2 so as to be flush with it by being covered with a contraction tube or a coating.

【0021】このものでも、配線板17はやはり部品と
しての標準化ができるので、スイッチ4の接続端子やメ
インスイッチボディ1の接続端子に対する導電線16の
接続が容易且つ確実にでき、更に、操作レバー2の外面
形状に合わせることも、基板15に熱を加えて変形させ
ることにより、所望にできる。
Even in this case, since the wiring board 17 can be standardized as a component, the conductive wire 16 can be easily and surely connected to the connection terminal of the switch 4 and the connection terminal of the main switch body 1. It is also possible to match the outer surface shape of No. 2 by heating the substrate 15 to deform it.

【0022】なお、この場合の導電線16の先端部(ラ
ンド)16aには、コネクタ19のピンターミナル20
を差し込んでスイッチ4の接続端子との接続に供するよ
うにしている。
In this case, at the tip portion (land) 16a of the conductive wire 16, the pin terminal 20 of the connector 19 is provided.
Is used for connection with the connection terminal of the switch 4.

【0023】以上、本発明の各実施例を述べたが、本発
明はそれらに限られるものではなく、特にレバースイッ
チ全体としては自動車以外の車両用、その他一般的レバ
ースイッチとして広く適用して実施することができる。
Although the respective embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to them. In particular, the entire lever switch is widely applied and applied to vehicles other than automobiles and other general lever switches. can do.

【0024】[0024]

【発明の効果】以上の記述で明らかなように、本発明の
レバースイッチは、操作レバーの先端部にスイッチを装
備して成るものにおいて、そのスイッチのための導電線
を一体に有する配線板を具え、この配線板を上記操作レ
バーの外面部に取り付けたことを特徴とするもので、そ
れにより、その導電線の配設について、組立性を良くし
得、且つ、電気的安全性も充分に確保することができ
る。
As is clear from the above description, the lever switch of the present invention is one in which the tip of the operating lever is equipped with a switch, and a wiring board integrally having a conductive wire for the switch is provided. This wiring board is characterized by being attached to the outer surface of the operation lever, whereby the assembly of the conductive wire can be improved and the electrical safety is sufficient. Can be secured.

【0025】又、特に配線板をフレキシブルプリント配
線板やインサート成形品あるいはプリント配線板で構成
したことによって、導電線の接続相手に対する接続も容
易且つ確実にでき、更に、操作レバーの外面形状に合わ
せることも所望にできる。
In particular, since the wiring board is made of a flexible printed wiring board, an insert-molded product or a printed wiring board, the connection of the conductive wire to the connection partner can be performed easily and surely, and the outer shape of the operating lever can be adjusted. Can also be desired.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図1】本発明の第1実施例を示す全体的斜視図FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

【図2】配線板単体の斜視図FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a single wiring board.

【図3】操作レバーと配線板との分解斜視図FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an operation lever and a wiring board.

【図4】本発明の第2実施例を操作レバーと配線板との
組立状態で示す斜視図
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention in an assembled state of an operation lever and a wiring board.

【図5】配線板の先端部部分の斜視図FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the tip portion of the wiring board.

【図6】配線板の基端部部分の斜視図FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a base end portion of a wiring board.

【図7】配線板の先端部部分の異なる例を示す斜視図FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a different example of the tip portion of the wiring board.

【図8】配線板の基端部部分の異なる例を示す斜視図FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a different example of the base end portion of the wiring board.

【図9】配線板の基端部部分の更に異なる例を示す斜視
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing still another example of the base end portion of the wiring board.

【図10】本発明の第3実施例を示す図4相当図FIG. 10 is a view corresponding to FIG. 4, showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

【図11】配線板の先端部部分とコネクタとの分解斜視
FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a front end portion of a wiring board and a connector.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

2は操作レバー、4はスイッチ、6は配線板、7は導電
線、8は絶縁フィルム、11は導電線、12は成形品、
13は配線板、15は絶縁基板、16は導電線、17は
配線板を示す。
2 is an operating lever, 4 is a switch, 6 is a wiring board, 7 is a conductive wire, 8 is an insulating film, 11 is a conductive wire, 12 is a molded product,
13 is a wiring board, 15 is an insulating substrate, 16 is a conductive wire, and 17 is a wiring board.

Claims (4)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 操作レバーの先端部にスイッチを装備し
て成るものにおいて、そのスイッチのための導電線を一
体に有する配線板を具え、この配線板を上記操作レバー
の外面部に取り付けたことを特徴とするレバースイッ
チ。
1. An operation lever equipped with a switch at its tip, comprising a wiring board integrally having a conductive wire for the switch, and the wiring board being attached to an outer surface of the operation lever. Lever switch characterized by.
【請求項2】 配線板をフレキシブルプリント配線板で
構成したことを特徴とする請求項1記載のレバースイッ
チ。
2. The lever switch according to claim 1, wherein the wiring board is a flexible printed wiring board.
【請求項3】 配線板をインサート成形品で構成したこ
とを特徴とする請求項1記載のレバースイッチ。
3. The lever switch according to claim 1, wherein the wiring board is an insert molded product.
【請求項4】 配線板をプリント配線板で構成したこと
を特徴とする請求項1記載のレバースイッチ。
4. The lever switch according to claim 1, wherein the wiring board is a printed wiring board.
JP18436994A 1994-08-05 1994-08-05 Lever switch Pending JPH0850829A (en)

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