JP6599467B2 - Switch device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a switch device.

Conventionally, a switch device attached to a bar handle of a motorcycle is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
The switch device includes, for example, a switch case and a switch that operates a lighting device, an electrical component, or the like.
A light source such as an LED is provided in the switch case, and the light from the light source causes the switch and the display unit of the switch case to emit light.

JP 2013-6466 A

In Patent Document 1, when a light source is provided inside the display unit, that is, directly behind the display unit, the light source is restricted in the degree of freedom of arrangement due to restrictions on the display unit, and the LED itself is connected to the display unit and others. As a result, the design man-hours have increased and complicated structures have become necessary. Further, the display unit and the light source overlap each other in the depth direction of the switch case, resulting in an increase in the size of the switch case.
An object of the present invention is to provide a switch device that can increase the degree of freedom in layout and suppress the increase in size of a switch case.

This specification includes the entire contents of the Chinese application filed on Aug. 28, 2015, 20115141548.4.
In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a switch case (23, 63), a switch (25, 26, 27, 65, 66, 67, 68) and a display unit (41, 42, 43, 71, 72). 73, 74), and the display unit (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74) can emit light, the display unit is provided inside the switch case (23, 63). A light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) for emitting light (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74) is provided, and the display section (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74) when viewed from the front, the light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) is located at a position that does not overlap the display unit (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74). ) is provided, said switch case (23 63) is formed on the inner surface (21d) of the light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) to accommodate the light source (21e, 21p, 61h, 61j, 61k). , 21p, 61h, 61j, 61k) are formed on the innermost side from the inner surface (21d), and the rear side accommodation portion (21f) in which the light sources (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) are accommodated. ) And an opening side accommodating part (21h) which is wider than the inner side accommodating part (21f) and is formed on the opening side, the inner side accommodating part (21f) and the opening side accommodating part (21h) stepped portion between the seal member to strike the (21j) (58), characterized in Rukoto attached.

In the above configuration, the center line (56a) of the light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) is offset with respect to the display unit (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74). May be.
In the above configuration, the center line (56a) of the light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) is the light emission direction of the display unit (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74). The light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) may be supported on the switch case (23, 63) side.

Further, in the above configuration, the housing portions (21e, 21p, 61h, 61j, 61k) in which the light sources (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) are housed are boss portions (21n, 61e, 61f, 61g). , 61n) may be integrally formed.
In the above configuration, a plurality of the display units (42, 43, 72, 73, 74) are provided, and the plurality of display units (42, 43, 72, 74) are provided by a single light source (52, 82, 83). 73, 74) may be capable of emitting light.

  In the above configuration, the switch case (23, 63) is made of a light-transmitting material, and the outer surface (21k, 61q) and the inner surface (21d, 61d) of the switch case are non-translucent. The light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) is embedded in the switch case (23, 63), and the outer surface (21k, 61q) and the inner surface are covered with a layer (24). You may make it arrange | position between each said non-light-transmissive layer (24, 24) of (21d, 61d).

  Further, in the above configuration, the switch case (23, 63) is divided into a front switch case (21, 61) and a rear switch case (22, 62) provided so as to sandwich the attachment object (11). The display unit (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74) and the light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) are provided on the front switch case (21, 61). May be provided.

Further, according to the present invention, the switch case (103) is provided with switches (105, 107), the switch (105, 107) is provided with a display unit (41, 43), and the display unit (41, 43) is provided. in luminescable switch device, said the housing recess formed in the inner surface of the switch case (103), a light source (51X, 52X) for emitting said display portion (41, 43) is provided, wherein the display unit (41 , 43), the light source (51X, 52X) is provided at a position that does not overlap the display unit (41, 43).

  In the present invention, a light source that emits light from the display unit of the switch case is provided inside the switch case, and the light source is provided at a position that does not overlap the display unit when the front of the display unit is viewed. The light source can be arranged without being restricted by the layout, and the degree of freedom of arrangement of the display unit and the light source can be increased. In addition, since the light source is not arranged so as to overlap the back side of the switch case with respect to the display unit, the switch case can be prevented from being enlarged.

In addition, since the center line of the light source is offset with respect to the display unit, the brightness of the display unit can be adjusted by changing the offset amount without changing the light amount of the light source.
Further, since the center line of the light source and the light emission direction of the display unit are orthogonal to each other and the light source is supported on the switch case side, a wide space inside the switch case can be secured, and the entire switch case can be reduced in size.

Moreover, since the accommodating part in which a light source is accommodated is integrally formed adjacent to the boss | hub part, the intensity | strength and rigidity of an accommodating part and by extension, a switch case can be improved.
In addition, since a plurality of display portions are provided and a plurality of display portions can emit light with a single light source, the number of light sources can be reduced, and cost and power consumption can be reduced.

The switch case is made of a light-transmitting material, the outer surface and the inner surface of the switch case are each covered with a non-light-transmitting layer, and the light source is embedded in the switch case and the outer surface and the inner surface are Since the light source is disposed between the non-light-transmitting layers, the light from the light source passes through the inside of the light-transmitting switch case to reach the display unit, and covers the outer and inner surfaces of the switch case. Can prevent leakage to the outside.
The switch case includes a front side switch case and a rear side switch case that are provided in half so as to sandwich the object to be mounted, and the display unit and the light source are provided in the front side switch case. Can be made to emit light with a simple structure.

  In addition, a light source that emits light from the switch display unit is provided inside the switch case, and when the front of the display unit is viewed, a light source is provided at a position that does not overlap the display unit. They can be arranged without being restricted by the layout, and the degree of freedom of arrangement of the display unit and the light source can be increased. In addition, since the light source is not disposed so as to overlap the back side of the switch with respect to the display unit, an increase in the size of the switch case can be suppressed.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view (first embodiment) showing a right switch device provided in a bar handle of a motorcycle according to the present invention. 2A and 2B are explanatory diagrams for explaining the right switch device. FIG. 2A is a front view of the right switch device, FIG. 2B is a plan view of the right switch device, and FIG. 2C is a right switch device. FIG. 2D is a bottom view of the right switch device. 3A and 3B are explanatory views for explaining the upper case of the right switch device. FIG. 3A is a front view of the upper case, and FIG. 3B is an axis view of the upper case with respect to FIG. It is the figure which rotated and made the mark for engine stop switches visible in the front. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 6A and 6B are explanatory diagrams for explaining the left switch device. FIG. 6A is a front view of the left switch device, FIG. 6B is a plan view of the left switch device, and FIG. 6C is a left switch device. FIG. 6D is a bottom view of the left switch device. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view for explaining the front representation of each switch mark. FIG. 7 (A) is a side view showing a part of the switch case shown in FIG. 6 (C), and FIG. FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 7A, as viewed from the same direction as FIG. 7A. FIG. 8 is a front view showing the inside of the upper case of the left switch device. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG. FIG. 10 is a front view (second embodiment) showing the right switch device.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description, descriptions of directions such as front and rear, right and left and up and down are the same as directions of a motorcycle equipped with a bar handle unless otherwise specified. Further, in each figure, the symbol FR indicates the front of the vehicle body, the symbol UP indicates the upper side of the vehicle body, and the symbol LH indicates the left side of the vehicle body.
<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view (first embodiment) showing a right switch device 20 provided in a bar handle 11 of a motorcycle according to the present invention.
A bar handle 11 for steering the front wheels is provided on the front upper part of the motorcycle. The bar handle 11 is provided with a throttle grip 12 disposed at the right end thereof, and a right switch device 20 as a switch device on one side disposed so as to be close to the vehicle body center side of the throttle grip 12. .

The throttle grip 12 is connected to a throttle body of an engine mounted on the motorcycle via a throttle cable. By rotating the throttle grip, a throttle valve provided in the throttle body is opened and closed, and the engine output can be adjusted. .
The throttle grip 12 described above is not limited to that connected to the throttle body via a throttle cable.
The right switch device 20 includes a switch case 23 having a split structure including an upper case 21 and a lower case 22, and switches (a starter switch 25, a lighting switch 26, and an engine stop switch 27) provided on the switch case 23.

The upper case 21 and the lower case 22 are made of a transparent or translucent resin having translucency, and the outer surface and the inner surface are coated with a black or dark black paint having no translucency except for a part of the outer surface and the inner surface. It is covered with a film.
The starter switch 25 is a push switch that operates a starter motor provided in the motorcycle, and the engine is started by operating the starter motor.
The lighting switch 26 is a slide switch that turns on a position lamp, a tail lamp, meter illumination, and a head lamp provided in the motorcycle. When the lighting switch 26 is slid to the first stage from the switch-off position (the lamp is extinguished), the position lamp, tail lamp, meter illumination, etc. are lit, and the head lamp is lit by sliding the lighting switch 26 to the second stage. To do.
The engine stop switch 27 is a seesaw switch that stops energization of an ignition device provided in the engine, and stops the engine by stopping energization of the ignition device. When the engine is provided with a fuel injection device, the engine stop switch 27 stops energization of the fuel injection device.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the right switch device 20. 2A is a front view of the right switch device 20, FIG. 2B is a plan view of the right switch device 20, FIG. 2C is a side view of the right switch device 20, and FIG. 2D is a right switch. 4 is a bottom view of the device 20. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the upper case 21 is provided with a starter switch 25, a lighting switch 26, and an engine stop switch 27.
The starter switch 25 is provided at the lower part of the upper case 21, the lighting switch 26 is provided at the center in the height direction of the upper case 21, and the engine stop switch 27 is provided at the upper part of the upper case 21. Reference numeral 30 denotes an axis of the bar handle 11 (see FIG. 1), and the lighting switch 26 is disposed so as to overlap the axis 30.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the engine stop switch 27 has a rear end portion that overlaps the axis 30. Reference numeral 23a denotes a mating portion between the upper case 21 and the lower case 22, and the lower case 22 is integrally formed with a cable support portion 32 that supports the ends of the two throttle cables. Reference numerals 32a and 32b are cable insertion holes for inserting the end portions of the respective throttle cables.
As shown in FIG. 2C, the switch case 23 has a handle fitting hole 23b that fits into the bar handle 11 (see FIG. 1), and the upper case 21 and the lower case are formed from the edge of the handle fitting hole 23b. The mating portions 23c and 23d with 22 extend.
As shown in FIG. 2 (D), a pair of screw insertion portions 22a through which screws 34 for fastening the upper case 21 and the lower case 22 are respectively passed to the bottom surface of the lower case 22 (only one screw insertion portion 22a is shown). Is formed. Reference numeral 23e denotes a joint portion between the upper case 21 and the lower case 22.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the upper case 21 of the right switch device 20. 3A is a front view of the upper case 21, and FIG. 3B is an engine stop switch by rotating the upper case 21 around the axis 30 (see FIG. 2A) with respect to FIG. 3A. It is the figure which made the mark 43 visible in the front. The “front” here will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 2 (A) and 3 (A), the upper case 21 includes a notch 21a for arranging the starter switch 25, a lower hole 21b for arranging the lighting switch 26, an engine, An upper hole 21c for arranging the stop switch 27 is formed. The notch 21a, the lower hole 21b, and the upper hole 21c described above are formed in the lower part of the upper case 21, the middle part in the vertical direction, and the upper part, respectively.

On the outer surface 21k of the upper case 21, a starter switch mark 41, a lighting switch mark 42, and an engine stop switch mark 43 are drawn.
The starter switch mark 41 is a display portion representing the starter switch 25 and is drawn in the vicinity of the upper left side of the cutout portion 21a. The lighting switch mark 42 is a display unit that represents the lighting switch 26. Specifically, the lighting switch mark 42 includes an off mark 42a, a position lamp mark 42b, and a master writing mark 42c in order from right to left, and in the vicinity of the upper side of the lower hole 21b. It is drawn in. The engine stop switch mark 43 is a display portion representing the engine stop switch 27 and is drawn near the left side of the upper hole portion 21c.

The starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, and the engine stop switch mark 43 are white or other colors so as to cover a portion of the outer surface 21k of the upper case 21 where the black paint is not applied. It is drawn with a translucent paint.
A black paint is applied to the entire outer surface 21k of the upper case 21 except for the starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, and the engine stop switch mark 43 described above. Moreover, about the lower case 22 (refer FIG. 3 (B)), the black-type coating material is apply | coated to the whole outer surface.

Further, on the inner surface side of the upper case 21, an LED light source 51 near the upper right side of the starter switch mark 41, an LED light source 52 near the left side of the lighting switch mark 42, and an engine operation mark of the engine stop switch mark 43. An LED light source 53 is provided in the vicinity between 43a and the engine stop mark 43b.
Each of the LED light sources 51, 52, and 53 is a light source that includes a substrate 55 on which a lighting circuit is formed and an LED chip 56 mounted on the substrate 55. In the LED chip 56, a perpendicular line 56a (see FIG. 4) extending from the center of the light emitting surface is an optical axis of the LED light sources 51, 52, and 53.
In the LED light source 51, the vertical line 56 a of the LED chip 56 is directed near the starter switch mark 41 and causes the starter switch mark 41 to emit light. When the starter switch mark 41 is viewed from the front, the LED light source 51 is provided at a position offset obliquely upward to the right with respect to the starter switch mark 41. That is, when the starter switch mark 41 is viewed from the front, the starter switch mark 41 and the LED light source 51 do not overlap.

  In the LED light source 52, the vertical line 56a of the LED chip 56 is directed in the vicinity between the lighting switch mark 42 and the engine stop switch mark 43 to cause the lighting switch mark 42 and the engine operation mark 43a to emit light. When the lighting switch mark 42 is viewed from the front, the LED light source 52 is provided at a position offset to the left side with respect to the lighting switch mark 42. That is, when the lighting switch mark 42 is viewed from the front, the lighting switch mark 42 and the LED light source 52 do not overlap.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, in the LED light source 53, the perpendicular 56a of the LED chip 56 is directed near the engine stop mark 43b of the engine stop switch mark 43, and causes the engine stop mark 43b to emit light. A perpendicular line 56 a of the LED chip 56 of the LED light source 53 extends vertically from the center of the light emitting surface of the LED chip 56. When the engine stop switch mark 43 is viewed from the front, the LED light source 53 is provided so as to be offset in the vicinity between the engine operation mark 43a and the engine stop mark 43b with respect to the engine stop switch mark 43. . That is, when the engine stop switch mark 43 is viewed from the front, the engine operation mark 43 a and the engine stop mark 43 b of the engine stop switch mark 43 do not overlap with the LED light source 53.

Further, the LED light sources 51, 52, and 53 shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B are all in front of the marks (starter switch mark 41, lighting switch mark 42, and engine stop switch mark 43). In view, they do not overlap each mark (starter switch mark 41, lighting switch mark 42, and engine stop switch mark 43).
Further, each of the perpendicular lines 56a of the LED chips 56 of the LED light sources 51, 52, 53 is three-dimensionally marked with each mark (starter switch mark 41, lighting switch mark 42, and engine stop switch mark). 43) offset.

4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG.
In the upper case 21, a light source housing portion 21e is formed on the inner surface 21d, a housing recess 21q is formed in the light source housing portion 21e of the upper case 21, and an LED light source 52 is housed in the housing recess 21q. The housing recess 21q includes a first housing portion 21f formed at the innermost side, a second housing portion 21g formed adjacent to the first housing portion 21f and wider than the first housing portion 21f, and the most open side. And a third accommodating portion 21h formed wider than the second accommodating portion 21g. An LED light source 52 is accommodated in the first accommodating portion 21f and the second accommodating portion 21g. A rubber seal member 58 is attached to the third housing portion 21h so as to hit a step portion 21j formed between the second housing portion 21g and the third housing portion 21h. The seal member 58 prevents rainwater, dust, and the like from entering the housing recess 21q.
The seal member 58 is configured integrally with the LED light source 52, and a pair of conducting wires 59 for energizing the LED light source 52 penetrates the seal member 58 in a watertight state.

The inner surface 21d of the upper case 21 is formed with a coating film 24 formed by applying a black paint on the entire surface except for the inner surface 21m of the light source housing portion 21e. In the lower case 22 ( see FIG. 2B ), a black paint film 24 is formed on the entire inner surface.
As described above, the upper case 21 has the inner surface 21d and the outer surface 21k with the marks (starter switch mark 41, lighting switch mark 42 and engine stop shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B). Except for the switch mark 43), it is covered with a black paint film. The light emitted from the LED light sources 51, 52, and 53 (see FIGS. 3A and 3B for the LED light sources 51 and 53) to the transparent or translucent inner portion of the upper case 21 is the inner portion thereof. To reach each mark (starter switch mark 41, lighting switch mark 42 and engine stop switch mark 43), and each mark (starter switch mark 41, lighting switch mark 42 and engine stop switch mark 43). To emit light. Also, the light of the inner part of the upper case 21 leaks outside from the portions other than the respective marks (starter switch mark 41, lighting switch mark 42 and engine stop switch mark 43) due to the black paint film. Can be prevented.

5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG.
In the upper case 21, a pair of boss portions 21n (only one boss portion 21n is shown) is integrally formed on the inner surface 21d, and a screw 34 is screwed to a nut member 36 embedded in each boss portion 21n. Thus, the upper case 21 and the lower case 22 (see FIG. 1) are fastened.
A light source accommodation portion 21p is integrally formed adjacent to the boss portion 21n of the upper case 21, and the LED light source 51 is accommodated in the light source accommodation portion 21p of the upper case 21.
Other LED light sources 53 (see FIGS. 3A and 3B) are also housed in light source housing portions provided in the upper case 21 in the same manner as the LED light sources 51.
Further, the upper case of the light source accommodation portion 21e (see FIG. 4) in which the LED light source 52 shown in FIG. 3 (A) is accommodated and the light source accommodation portion in which the LED light source 53 (see FIG. 3 (A)) is accommodated. It is integrally formed adjacent to the boss formed on the inner surface of 21.

  As described above, in FIGS. 2 to 5, the optical axes (perpendicular lines 56a) of the LED light sources 51, 52, and 53 are three-dimensionally designated as a starter switch mark 41, a lighting switch mark 42, and an engine stop switch. By offsetting with respect to the mark 43, the degree of freedom of arrangement of the LED light sources 51, 52, 53 can be increased, that is, the degree of freedom of design of the right switch device 20 can be increased.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the left switch device 60 (first embodiment). 6A is a front view of the left switch device 60, FIG. 6B is a plan view of the left switch device 60, FIG. 6C is a side view of the left switch device 60, and FIG. 6D is a left switch. 4 is a bottom view of the device 60. FIG.
The left switch device 60 as the other side switch device shown in FIG. 6A is provided on the bar handle 11 (see FIG. 1) and is close to the vehicle body center side of the handle grip disposed at the left end portion of the bar handle 11. Are arranged to be.
The left switch device 60 includes a switch case 63 having a split structure composed of an upper case 61 and a lower case 62 (see FIG. 6B), and switches (horn switch 65, turn signal switch (turn signal switch) provided in the switch case 63. ) 66, a dimmer switch 67, and a passing switch 68 (see FIG. 6B)).

The upper case 61 and the lower case 62 are made of a transparent or translucent resin having translucency, and the outer surface and the inner surface are coated with a black or dark black paint that does not have translucency except for a part thereof. It is covered with a film.
The horn switch 65 is a push switch that sounds a horn, and is provided below the upper case 61. The turn signal switch 66 is a switch for blinking the left or right turn signal (turn signal lamp), and is provided at the center in the height direction of the upper case 61 and overlaps the axis 30. The dimmer switch 67 is a switch that switches between a high beam (running beam) and a low beam (passing beam) of the headlamp, and is provided on the upper case 61.

On the outer surface 61q of the upper case 61, a horn switch mark 71, a blinker switch mark 72 (more specifically, a left turn signal mark 72a, an off mark 72b, and a right turn signal mark 72c) and a dimmer switch mark 73 (more specifically, a high beam) A mark 73a (see FIG. 6B) and a low beam mark 73b) are drawn.
The horn switch mark 71 is a display unit representing the horn switch 65, and is drawn near the upper side of the horn switch 65. The winker switch mark 72 is a display unit representing the winker switch 66 and is drawn near the upper side of the winker switch 66. The dimmer switch mark 73 is a display unit representing the dimmer switch 67 and is drawn near the right side of the dimmer switch 67.
The horn switch mark 71, the blinker switch mark 72, and the dimmer switch mark 73 are white or other colors of light-transmitting properties so as to cover portions of the outer surface 61q of the upper case 61 that are not coated with black paint. Painted with paint with

As shown in FIG. 6B, the rear end portion of the dimmer switch 67 overlaps the axis 30. Reference numeral 63 a denotes a mating portion between the upper case 61 and the lower case 62.
The passing switch 68 is a switch that turns on the high beam when the headlamp is not lit, and switches between the high beam and the low beam when the headlamp is lit, and is provided on the lower case 62 side. In the upper case 61, a passing switch mark 74 is drawn in the vicinity of the rear side of the passing switch 68 with a white or other color light-transmitting paint so as to cover a portion where the black paint is not applied. Yes. The passing switch mark 74 is a display unit representing the passing switch 68.

As shown in FIG. 6C, the switch case 63 is formed with a handle fitting hole 63b for fitting to the bar handle 11 (see FIG. 1), and the upper case 61 and the lower case are formed from the edge of the handle fitting hole 63b. The mating portions 63c and 63d with 62 extend.
The lower case 62 is formed with a pair of screw insertion portions 62a (only one screw insertion portion 62a is shown) through which screws 76 for fastening the upper case 61 and the lower case 62 are passed.
As shown in FIG. 6D, a mating portion 63 e between the upper case 61 and the lower case 62 is provided behind the axis 30 and ahead of the horn switch 65.
As described above, the horn switch mark 71, the blinker switch mark 72, the dimmer switch mark 73, and the passing switch mark 74 shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B are provided on the outer surface of the upper case 61. Except for this, a black paint is applied to the whole to form a coating film. Moreover, about the lower case 62 (refer FIG. 6 (B)), the black coating material is apply | coated to the whole outer surface, and the coating film is formed.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the front representation of each switch mark. 7A is a side view showing a part of the switch case 63 shown in FIG. 6C, and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view extending vertically through the horn switch mark 71 of the upper case 61. Sectional drawing seen from the same direction as (A), FIG.7 (C) is CC sectional view taken on the line of FIG.7 (A).
As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, it passes through the center or substantially the center of the horn switch mark 71 and is perpendicular to the tangent line 90 that is in contact with the outer surface 61q of the upper case 61 or the surface of the horn switch mark 71. A perpendicular line 91 is drawn. In the present embodiment, as indicated by the white arrow S, when the horn switch mark 71 is viewed from the direction along the vertical line 91 on the vertical line 91, "the front of the horn switch mark 71", "the horn switch mark" 71, “viewing the front of the horn switch mark 71”, “seeing the horn switch mark 71 from the front”, and “the horn switch mark 71 can be seen from the front”.

As shown in FIG. 7C, when the outer surface 61q of the upper case 61 is flat as shown in the sectional view in this direction, the perpendicular line 91 is of course perpendicular to the outer surface 61q. Of course, when the outer surface 61q is curved in a sectional view in this direction, the perpendicular 91 is perpendicular to the tangent to the outer surface 61q.
That is, the perpendicular line 91 is a perpendicular line extending perpendicularly to the surface of the horn switch mark 71 or a perpendicular line extending perpendicularly to the outer surface 61q of the upper case 61 where the horn switch mark 71 is drawn.
The expressions on the front of each mark other than the starter switch mark 41 shown in FIGS. 2 and 6 are the same as the expressions on the front of the horn switch mark 71.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing the inside of the upper case 61 of the left switch device 60. The horn switch mark 71 and the passing switch mark 74 shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B are omitted.
The upper case 61 is provided with a notch 61a for placing the horn switch 65 (see FIG. 6A), a slit 61b for sliding the winker switch 66 horizontally, and a dimmer switch 67. An upper hole 61c is formed.
The notch 61a, the slit 61b, and the upper hole 61c are formed in the lower part of the upper case 61, the middle part in the vertical direction, and the upper part, respectively.
The inner surface 61d of the upper case 61 has a pair of bosses 61e and 61f formed near the lower side and the right side of the upper hole 61c so as to sandwich the upper hole 61c, and on the right side of one boss 61e. A boss portion 61n formed so as to be close, a boss portion 61g formed near the right side of the upper hole portion 61c, boss portions 61r and 61s formed on the right side of the notch portion 61a, and an upper hole portion And a boss portion 61t formed in the vicinity of the left side of 61c.

Nut members 78 are embedded in the boss portions 61e and 61f of the upper case 61, and female screws 61p to which screws are screwed are formed in the boss portions 61g, 61n, 61r, 61s and 61t of the upper case 61, respectively. ing. A screw 76 (see FIG. 6C) is screwed to the nut member 78.
Further, on the inner surface 61d of the upper case 61, a first light source accommodating portion 61h integrally formed with the boss portions 61e and 61n so as to be adjacent to the lower side of the boss portion 61n on the right side of the boss portion 61e, and the boss portion A second light source accommodating portion 61j formed integrally with the boss portion 61g so as to be adjacent to the lower side of 61g, and a third light source integrally formed with the boss portion 61f so as to be adjacent to the diagonally lower right side of the boss portion 61f. And a light source housing 61k.

The first light source accommodating portion 61h, the second light source accommodating portion 61j, and the third light source accommodating portion 61k of the upper case 61 each include an accommodating recess 61m, and the LED light source 81 is accommodated in the accommodating recess 61m of the first light source accommodating portion 61h. The LED light source 82 is housed in the housing recess 61m of the second light source housing 61j, and the LED light source 83 is housed in the housing recess 61m of the third light source housing 61k.
Each of the LED light sources 81, 82, and 83 is a light source including a substrate 55 on which a lighting circuit is formed and an LED chip 56 mounted on the substrate 55. Regarding the structure, the LED light sources 51, 52, 53 (see FIG. 3A).
The perpendicular 56a of the LED chip 56 is the optical axis of the LED light sources 81, 82, and 83. The luminous intensity is greatest on the perpendicular 56a, and the luminous intensity gradually decreases with distance from the perpendicular 56a. Reference numeral 61u denotes a reinforcing rib formed on the inner surface 61d of the upper case 61 so as to extend downward from the second light source accommodating portion 61j, and is provided so as to be close to the right end portion of the slit portion 61b.

In the LED light source 81, the perpendicular 56a of the LED chip 56 extends toward the vicinity of the horn switch mark 71 (see FIG. 6A), and the horn switch mark 71 emits light. 6A and 7, when the horn switch mark 71 is viewed from the front, the LED light source 81 is provided at a position offset upward with respect to the horn switch mark 71. That is, when the horn switch mark 71 is viewed from the front, the horn switch mark 71 and the LED light source 81 do not overlap.
In the LED light source 82, the perpendicular 56a of the LED chip 56 extends between the winker switch mark 72 and the dimmer switch mark 73 of the dimmer switch mark 73, and the winker switch mark 72 and the low beam mark 73b are connected. Make it emit light. When the winker switch mark 72 is viewed from the front, the LED light source 82 is provided at a position offset to the right side with respect to the winker switch mark 72. That is, when the winker switch mark 72 is viewed from the front, the winker switch mark 72 and the LED light source 82 do not overlap.

  In the LED light source 83, the perpendicular 56 a of the LED chip 56 extends toward the vicinity of the high beam mark 73 a of the dimmer switch mark 73, and causes the high beam mark 73 a to emit light. When the dimmer switch mark 73 is viewed from the front, the LED light source 83 is provided at a position that is offset diagonally to the lower right with respect to the high beam mark 73a. That is, in the front view of the high beam mark 73a, the high beam mark 73a and the LED light source 83 do not overlap.

  Returning to FIG. 6B, the passing switch mark 74 is simply drawn with white paint and does not emit light, but it may be capable of emitting light together with the high beam mark 73 a with light from the LED light source 83. In this case, when the passing switch mark 74 is viewed from the front, the LED light source 83 is provided at an offset position with respect to the passing switch mark 74. That is, in the front view of the passing switch mark 74, the passing switch The mark 74 and the LED light source 83 are arranged so as not to overlap.

Further, each of the LED light sources 81, 82, 83 shown in FIG. 8 includes marks (horn switch mark 71 (see FIG. 6A)), turn signal switch mark 72, dimmer switch mark 73, and passing switch. In front view, the mark 74 (see FIG. 6B) does not overlap each mark (horn switch mark 71, turn signal switch mark 72, dimmer switch mark 73, and passing switch mark 74).
Further, each of the perpendicular lines 56a of the LED chips 56 of the LED light sources 81, 82, 83 is three-dimensionally indicated by each mark (horn switch mark 71, turn signal switch mark 72, dimmer switch mark 73). And the passing switch mark 74).

9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG.
In the upper case 61, a second light source housing 61j is formed on the inner surface 61d, and an LED light source 82 is housed in the housing recess 61m of the second light source housing 61j. The housing recess 61m includes a first housing portion 21f formed at the farthest side, a second housing portion 21g formed adjacent to the first housing portion 21f and wider than the first housing portion 21f, and the most open side. And a third accommodating portion 21h formed wider than the second accommodating portion 21g. An LED light source 82 is accommodated in the first accommodating portion 21f and the second accommodating portion 21g. A seal member 58 is disposed in the third storage portion 21h, and the seal member 58 prevents rainwater, dust, and the like from entering the storage recess 61m.

The seal member 58 is integrally formed with the LED light source 82, and a pair of conducting wires 59 for energizing the LED light source 82 penetrates the seal member 58 in a watertight state.
On the inner surface 61d of the upper case 61, there is formed a coating film 24 formed by applying a black paint on the entire surface except for the inner surface 21m of the housing recess 61m. The lower case 62 (see FIG. 6B) is coated with the black paint film 24 on the entire inner surface thereof.
The blinker switch mark 72 is drawn by applying a white or other color light-transmitting paint directly to the outer surface 61q of the upper case 61.

Next, the operation of the left switch device 60 will be described.
When the LED light source 82 is energized and the LED chip 56 emits light, the light travels through the transparent or translucent inner portion of the upper case 61 as indicated by arrows A, B, and C, and the outer surface of the upper case 61 The left turn signal mark 72a, the off mark 72b, and the right turn signal mark 72c constituting the turn signal switch mark 72 drawn at 61q are reached. The light is diffusely reflected in the translucent coating film forming the left turn signal mark 72a, the off mark 72b, and the right turn signal mark 72c, and spreads in each direction as indicated by arrows D, E, and F. It is visually recognized by a motorcycle driver or the like.

  The portion where the winker switch mark 72 is formed is a flat or substantially flat portion of the upper case 61. The LED light source 82 is provided at a position that is offset in a direction perpendicular to the perpendicular 85 with respect to the direction perpendicular to this portion, that is, the direction in which the perpendicular 85 of the portion extends. Specifically, in the upper case 61, the LED light source 82 is disposed so as to be out of the region 88 (region including the normal 85) between the two vertical lines 86, 87 extending from both ends of the winker switch mark 72. Yes. In other words, the winker switch mark 72 is viewed from the outside of the switch case 63. Specifically, when the winker switch mark 72 is viewed from the front, the region 88 on the far side of the upper case 61 with respect to the winker switch mark 72. The LED light source 82 is disposed so as to deviate from (offset from).

By disposing the LED light source 82 in this manner, the LED light source 82 does not overlap the winker switch mark 72 from the outer surface 61q of the upper case 61 on the back side. For example, when the LED light source 82 is arranged so as to overlap with the back side from the outer surface 61q of the upper case 61 with respect to the turn signal switch mark 72, the thickness of the turn signal switch mark 72 as the display portion is large, When the winker switch mark 72 is provided on the outer surface having the unevenness, or when the winker switch 66 (see FIG. 6A) is provided in the vicinity of the winker switch mark 72, the switch case 63 (FIG. 6). The depth of (see (A)) becomes large, that is, the switch case 63 becomes large. Further, the adjustment allowance for the distance between the winker switch mark 72 and the LED light source 82 is reduced, and it becomes difficult to adjust the brightness of the winker switch mark 72.
Further, when the LED light source is arranged so that the perpendicular of the LED chip is directed to the blinker switch mark 72, the substrate on which the LED chip is mounted is substantially parallel to the outer surface 61q and the inner surface 61d of the switch case 63, In 61d, the area occupied by the LED light source increases. As a result, the degree of freedom of arrangement of the LED light source on the inner surface 61d is restricted.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the LED light source 82 is arranged so as to be offset from the inside of the turn signal switch mark 72, so that the depth of the switch case 63 is not increased, and the switch case 63 is enlarged. Can be suppressed. Further, the winker switch mark 72 and the LED light source 82 can be arranged without being restricted by each other, and the degree of freedom of arrangement of the winker switch mark 72 and the LED light source 82 can be increased. Accordingly, in FIG. 7, for example, the adjustment range of the distance between the LED light source 82 and the winker switch mark 72 and the dimmer switch mark 73 is widened, and the light emission of each of the winker switch mark 72 and the dimmer switch mark 73 is performed. It becomes possible to set the brightness of the hour appropriately.

Further, by causing the perpendicular line 56a of the LED chip 56 of the LED light source 82 to be along the outer surface 61q and the inner surface 61d of the switch case 63, the substrate 55 and the LED chip 56 of the LED light source 82 are in relation to the inner surface 61d. It can be set as the structure inserted in the accommodation recessed part 61m of the 2nd light source accommodating part 61j so that it may become substantially perpendicular | vertical. Thereby, in the inner surface 61d, the occupation area of the 2nd light source accommodating part 61j can be made smaller, and the arrangement | positioning freedom degree of the LED light source 82 in the inner surface 61d can be increased.
The perpendicular line 56a of the LED chip 56 may not be along the outer surface 61q or the inner surface 61d of the switch case 63.

6 to 9, the directivity direction of any LED chip 56 of the LED light sources 81, 82, 83 is three-dimensionally indicated by each mark (horn switch mark 71, turn signal switch mark 72, dimmer switch mark). 73 and the passing switch mark 74). Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the perpendicular line 56 a of the LED chip 56 extends in parallel or substantially in parallel to the winker switch mark 72 provided on the outer surface 61 q of the upper case 61. In other words, the perpendicular line 56 a extends along the turn signal switch mark 72.
As described above, in FIGS. 6 to 9, the optical axes (perpendicular line 56a) of the LED light sources 81, 82, and 83 are three-dimensionally shown as a horn switch mark 71, a blinker switch mark 72, and a dimmer switch mark 73. And by offsetting with respect to the mark 74 for passing switches, the freedom degree of arrangement | positioning of LED light source 81,82,83 can be increased, ie, the freedom degree of design of the left switch apparatus 60 can be increased.

Second Embodiment
FIG. 10 is a front view (second embodiment) showing the right switch device 100.
The right switch device 100 as one side switch device is different from the right switch device 20 shown in FIG. 2 in the positions of the starter switch mark 41 and the engine stop switch mark 43.
The right switch device 100 includes a switch case 103 having a split structure composed of an upper case 101 and a lower case (not shown), and switches provided in the switch case 103 (a starter switch 105, a lighting switch 26, and an engine stop switch 107). Prepare.

Of the upper case 101 and the lower case, at least the upper case 101 is made of a transparent or translucent resin having translucency, and a black or dark color that does not have translucency except for a part of the outer surface and the inner surface. Covered with a black paint film.
Further, the starter switch 105 and the engine stop switch 107 are made of a transparent or translucent resin having translucency, and at least a part of the outer surface and inner surface is not translucent except for the outer surface. Or it is covered with a coating film of dark black paint.
In the upper case 101, a lighting switch mark 42 is drawn near the upper side of the lighting switch 26. The lighting switch mark 42 is drawn with a white or other color light-transmitting paint so as to cover a portion of the outer surface of the upper case 101 where the black paint is not applied.

A starter switch mark 41 is drawn on the outer surface of the starter switch 105. The starter switch mark 41 is drawn with a white or other color light-transmitting paint so as to cover a portion of the outer surface of the starter switch 105 where the black paint is not applied. The starter switch 105 is different from the starter switch 25 (see FIG. 2) in that a housing recess is formed on the inner surface (inner side) of the starter switch 105, and an LED light source 51X for emitting the starter switch mark 41 is provided in the housing recess. .
An engine stop switch mark 43 (engine operation mark 43a and engine stop mark 43b (see FIG. 2B)) is drawn on the outer surface of the engine stop switch 107. Engine operation mark 43a and engine stop mark 43b. Is drawn with a white or other color light-transmitting paint so as to cover a portion of the outer surface of the engine stop switch 107 that is not coated with the black paint. ) Is different from the engine stop switch 27 (see FIG. 2A) in that an accommodation recess is formed and an LED light source 52X for emitting the engine stop switch mark 43 is provided in the accommodation recess.

  2 and 3, the switch case 23 includes a switch (starter switch 25, lighting switch 26 and engine stop switch 27) and a display unit (starter switch mark 41, lighting switch mark 42 and In the right switch device 20 as a switch device capable of emitting light, the starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, and the engine stop switch mark 43 are provided inside the switch case 23. LED light sources 51, 52, 53 are provided as light sources for emitting the starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, and the engine stop switch mark 43. The position of the starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, and the engine stop switch mark 43 in the switch case 23 when they are viewed from the front of the switch switch mark 42 and the engine stop switch mark 43 (or the starter switch LED light sources 51, 52, and 53 are provided at positions offset from the vertical direction of the mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, and the engine stop switch mark 43.

6-9, the switch case 63 includes a switch (horn switch 65, turn signal switch 66, dimmer switch 67, and passing switch 68) and a display unit (horn switch mark 71, turn signal switch use). Mark 72, dimmer switch mark 73 and passing switch mark 74), and a horn switch mark 71, turn signal switch mark 72, dimmer switch mark 73 and passing switch mark 74 can emit light. In the left switch device 60, a horn switch mark 71, a blinker switch mark 72, a dimmer switch mark 73, and a passing switch mark 74 are used as light sources for emitting light inside the switch case 63. Sources 81, 82, 83 are provided, the horn switch marks 71, marks winker switch 72, when looking at the front of the dimmer switch marks 73 and passing switch marks 74, horn switch mark 71 in the switch case 63 , A position that does not overlap with the winker switch mark 72, the dimmer switch mark 73, and the passing switch mark 74 (or perpendicular to the horn switch mark 71, winker switch mark 72, dimmer switch mark 73, and passing switch mark 74. LED light sources 81, 82, and 83 are provided at positions offset from the direction).

  According to this configuration, the starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, the engine stop switch mark 43, the horn switch mark 71, the winker switch mark 72, the dimmer switch mark 73, the passing switch mark 74 and the LED The light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83 can be arranged without being restricted by the layout, and the degree of freedom in arrangement can be increased. In addition, each of the starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, the engine stop switch mark 43, the horn switch mark 71, the winker switch mark 72, the dimmer switch mark 73, and the passing switch mark 74 is viewed from the front. Behind the marks (starter switch mark 41, lighting switch mark 42, engine stop switch mark 43, horn switch mark 71, turn signal switch mark 72, dimmer switch mark 73 and passing switch mark 74) Since the LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, and 83 are not overlapped, an increase in the size of the switch cases 23 and 63 can be suppressed.

  Further, the starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, the engine stop switch mark 43, the horn switch mark 71, the winker switch mark 72, the dimmer switch mark 73, and the passing switch mark 74 can be emitted. Therefore, the visibility of the starter switch 25, the lighting switch 26, the engine stop switch 27, the horn switch 65, the winker switch 66, the dimmer switch 67 and the passing switch 68 and the design of the right switch device 20 and the left switch device 60 are improved. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, 8, and 9, the vertical line 56 a as the center line of the LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83 is a starter switch mark 41 and a lighting switch. Since it is offset with respect to the mark 42, the engine stop switch mark 43, the horn switch mark 71, the winker switch mark 72, the dimmer switch mark 73 and the passing switch mark 74, the LED light sources 51, 52, 53, The starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, and the engine stop switch mark 43 can be changed by changing the offset amount or changing the direction in which the perpendicular 56a extends without changing the light amounts 81, 82, and 83. , Horn switch mark 71, turn signal switch mark Click 72, it is possible to adjust the brightness of the dimmer switch marks 73 and passing switch mark 74.

  The vertical lines 56a of the LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83 are the starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, the engine stop switch mark 43, the horn switch mark 71, and the winker switch mark 72. The dimmer switch mark 73 and the passing switch mark 74 may not be offset with respect to all or a part thereof. For example, the perpendicular line 56a of the LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83 is directly connected to the starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, the engine stop switch mark 43, the horn switch mark 71, and the turn signal switch mark. 72, the dimmer switch mark 73 and the passing switch mark 74 may pass through all or a part thereof.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 3, 8, and 9, the perpendicular lines 56a of the LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83 are the starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, and the engine stop switch. The LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81 are arranged so as to be orthogonal to the light emission directions of the mark 43, the horn switch mark 71, the winker switch mark 72, the dimmer switch mark 73, and the passing switch mark 74. , 82 and 83 are supported on the switch cases 23 and 63 side, a large space can be secured inside the switch cases 23 and 63, and the entire switch cases 23 and 63 can be downsized.
The vertical lines 56a of the LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, and 83 are a starter switch mark 41, a lighting switch mark 42, an engine stop switch mark 43, a horn switch mark 71, and a turn signal switch mark, respectively. 72, the dimmer switch mark 73 and the passing switch mark 74 may not extend along all or part of the mark.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 8, the light source accommodating portions 21e and 21p as the accommodating portions for accommodating the LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82 and 83, and the first light source accommodating portion 61h. Since the second light source accommodating portion 61j and the third light source accommodating portion 61k are integrally formed adjacent to the boss portions 21n, 61e, 61f, 61g, 61n, the light source accommodating portions 21e, 21p, the first light source accommodating The strength and rigidity of the portion 61h, the second light source housing portion 61j, the third light source housing portion 61k, and the switch cases 23 and 63 can be improved.
The light source accommodating portions 21e and 21p, the first light source accommodating portion 61h, the second light source accommodating portion 61j, and the third light source accommodating portion 61k that accommodate the LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, and 83 are respectively bosses. The portions 21n, 61e, 61f, 61g, and 61n may not be integrally formed adjacent to all or a part thereof.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of switch marks (lighting switch marks 42 and engine stop switch marks 43) are provided, and a single LED light source 52 is used to form a plurality of switch marks (lighting switch marks 42). The engine operation mark 43a of the engine stop switch mark 43 can emit light, and, as shown in FIG. 7, the switch mark (the blinker switch mark 72, the dimmer switch mark 73, and the passing switch mark). 74) are provided, and a single LED light source 82 can emit a plurality of switch marks (a blinker switch mark 72 and a low beam mark 73b of a dimmer switch mark 73). Marks for multiple switches (Dimmer switch Since the high beam mark 73a of the mark 73 and the passing switch mark 74 (see FIG. 6B) can emit light, the number of the LED light sources 52, 82, 83 can be reduced, and the cost and power consumption can be reduced. Can be reduced.

  Note that a single LED light source 52 may not be able to emit a plurality of switch marks (lighting switch mark 42 and engine operation mark 43a of engine stop switch mark 43), or a single LED light source. A plurality of switch marks (a blinker switch mark 72 and a low beam mark 73b of a dimmer switch mark 73) may not be able to emit light at 82, and a plurality of switch marks (dimmer dimmers may be formed with a single LED light source 83). The high beam mark 73a of the switch mark 73 and the passing switch mark 74) may not emit light. For example, each single LED light source 52, 82, 83 may emit a single switch mark.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 9, the switch cases 23 and 63 are made of a light-transmitting material, and the outer surfaces 21k and 61q and the inner surfaces 21d and 61d of the switch cases 23 and 63 are not respectively formed. The LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, and 83 (only the LED light sources 52 and 82 are shown) as light sources are covered with the coating film 24 as a light-transmitting layer and embedded in the switch cases 23 and 63, and the outside. Since it arrange | positions between each coating film 24 and 24 of the surface 21k and 61q and inner surface 21d and 61d, the light of LED light source 51,52,53,81,82,83 has a translucent switch case. 23, 63, starter switch mark 41, lighting switch mark 42, engine stop switch mark 43, horn switch mark 1. It reaches the winker switch mark 72, the dimmer switch mark 73, and the passing switch mark 74 (only the winker switch mark 72 is shown), and covers the outer surfaces 21k and 61q and the inner surfaces 21d and 61d of the switch cases 23 and 63. The coating film 24 can prevent leakage.

  The LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, and 83 are not embedded in the switch cases 23 and 63, and the coatings 24 and 24 on the outer surfaces 21k and 61q and the inner surfaces 21d and 61d, respectively. It does not have to be arranged in between. For example, the LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83 are embedded in switches (starter switch 25, lighting switch 26, engine stop switch 27, horn switch 65, turn signal switch 66, dimmer switch 67, and passing switch 68). It may be.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 6 and 8, the switch cases 23 and 63 are divided into two so as to sandwich the bar handle 11 (see FIG. 1) as an attachment object. Upper cases 21 and 61 as switch cases and lower cases 22 and 62 as back side switch cases are provided. Starter switch mark 41, lighting switch mark 42, engine stop switch mark 43, horn switch mark 71, turn signal Since the switch mark 72, the dimmer switch mark 73, the passing switch mark 74, and the LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83 are provided in the upper cases 21, 61, the LED light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83, starter switch mark 41 Lighting switch marks 42, the engine stop switch marks 43, horn switch marks 71, it is possible to emit light mark winker switch 72, a dimmer switch marks 73 and passing switch marks 74 with a simple structure.

Each mark (starter switch mark 41, lighting switch mark 42, engine stop switch mark 43, horn switch mark 71, turn signal switch mark 72, dimmer switch mark 73, and passing switch mark 74) and LED The light sources 51, 52, 53, 81, 82, and 83 are arranged such that the light from the light source is transmitted at the mating portion of the switch cases 23 and 63, as in the case where one is provided in the upper cases 21 and 61 and the other is in the lower cases 22 and 62. There is no obstruction.
The switch cases 23 and 63 do not have to be divided into two so as to sandwich the bar handle 11.

  10, the switch case 103 is provided with a starter switch 105, a lighting switch 26, and an engine stop switch 107 as switches. The starter switch 105 and the engine stop switch 107 have a starter switch mark 41 and an engine stop switch. In the switch device 100 provided with the switch mark 43 and capable of emitting the starter switch mark 41 and the engine stop switch mark 43, the inner surface (inside) of the switch case 103 or the switch (starter switch 105, engine stop switch 107). Are provided with LED light sources 51X and 52X as light sources for emitting the starter switch mark 41 and the engine stop switch mark 43, respectively. LED light sources 51X and 52X are provided in positions where the starter switch 105 and the engine stop switch 107 do not overlap the starter switch mark 41 and the engine stop switch mark 43 when the front of the engine stop switch mark 43 is viewed. .

According to this configuration, the starter switch mark 41, the engine stop switch mark 43, and the LED light sources 51X and 52X can be arranged without being restricted by the layout, and the degree of freedom in arrangement can be increased. In addition, the LED light sources 51X and 52X are not arranged so as to overlap each mark (starter switch mark 41 and engine stop switch mark 43) in front view of the starter switch mark 41 and the engine stop switch mark 43. Therefore, the enlargement of the switch case 103 can be suppressed.
2 and FIG. 6 other than the above-mentioned marks (lighting switch mark 42, horn switch mark 71, turn signal switch mark 72, dimmer switch mark 73 and passing switch mark 74) are also switched. Instead of the cases 23 and 63, each switch (the lighting switch 26, the horn switch 65, the winker switch 66, the dimmer switch 67, and the passing switch 68) may be provided. In addition, the LED light source that emits each mark (lighting switch mark 42, horn switch mark 71, turn signal switch mark 72, dimmer switch mark 73, and passing switch mark 74) is connected to each switch (lighting switch 26, horn switch mark 72). You may provide in the inner surface (inner side) of switch 65, turn signal switch 66, dimmer switch 67, and passing switch 68).

The above-described embodiment is merely an aspect of the present invention, and can be arbitrarily modified and applied without departing from the gist of the present invention.
For example, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 6, the switch case 23 is provided with the starter switch mark 41, the lighting switch mark 42, and the engine stop switch mark 43, and the switch case 63 has a horn. The switch mark 71, the blinker switch mark 72, the dimmer switch mark 73, and the passing switch mark 74 are provided, but not limited thereto, the starter switch 25, the lighting switch 26, the engine stop switch 27, the horn switch 65, the blinker. The switch 66, the dimmer switch 67, and the passing switch 68 may be provided with a mark as a display portion representing the switch, and a light source may be provided for each switch. Regarding the positional relationship between the mark and the light source in this case, the light source is provided at a position deviating from the back side of the mark in the front view of the mark.
Further, according to each switch, the mark may be provided on either the switch or the switch case.

The lower cases 22 and 62 shown in FIGS. 2B and 6B are not provided with a switch or a light source. However, the lower cases 22 and 62 are provided with a switch, and at least one of the lower cases 22 and 62 and the switch is provided. A light source capable of emitting the mark may be provided in the lower cases 22 and 62.
Moreover, although the upper cases 21, 61, 101 and the lower cases 22, 62 shown in FIGS. 2, 6, and 10 are made of a light-transmitting material, the upper cases 21, 61, 101 are not limited thereto. One of the lower cases 22 and 62 may be made of a material that does not have translucency.
The mark as the display portion may be transparent or translucent and translucent.
Moreover, in this embodiment, although the LED light source provided with the LED chip was used, you may use not only this but the light source provided with the light bulb and the other light-emitting body. And the light source provided with the light bulb and other light emitters may have an optical axis.

In this embodiment, a plurality of switches are provided in one switch case. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one switch may be provided in one switch case.
Further, the switch device of the present invention is not limited to the bar handle of a motorcycle, and may be provided at a portion around the bar handle such as a meter or a fuel tank.
Further, the switch device of the present invention is not limited to the one provided in the bar handle of the motorcycle, but may be applied to the handle provided in the rough terrain vehicle (tricycle, four-wheel vehicle), and further, the above-described vehicle handle. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be applied to devices including switches and switch cases, such as instruments, operation panels, electrical products, remote controllers for electrical products, information devices, communication devices, computers, watches, and the like.

11 Bar handle (object to be mounted)
20,100 Right switch device (switch device)
21, 61, 101 Upper case (front switch case)
21d, 61d Inner surface of upper case 21k, 61q Outer surface of upper case 21n, 61e, 61f, 61g, 61n Boss portion 21e, 21p Light source accommodating portion (accommodating portion)
22, 62 Lower case (rear switch case)
23, 63, 103 Switch case 24 Paint film (non-translucent layer)
25,105 Starter switch (switch)
26 Lighting switch (switch)
27,107 Engine stop switch (switch)
41 Starter switch mark (display)
42 Lighting switch mark (display)
43 Mark for engine stop switch (display)
51, 51X, 52, 52X, 53, 81, 82, 83 LED light source (light source)
56a perpendicular (center line)
60 Left switch device (switch device)
61h 1st light source accommodating part (accommodating part)
61j 2nd light source accommodating part (accommodating part)
61k 3rd light source accommodating part (accommodating part)
65 Horn switch (switch)
66 Blinker switch (switch)
67 Dimmer switch (switch)
68 Passing Switch (Switch 71 Horn Switch Mark (Display)
72 Blinker switch mark (display)
73 Dimmer switch mark (display)
74 Passing switch mark (display)

Claims (8)

The switch case (23, 63) is provided with a switch (25, 26, 27, 65, 66, 67, 68) and a display unit (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74). In the switch device capable of emitting light (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74),
A light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) for causing the display unit (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74) to emit light is provided inside the switch case (23, 63).
When the front of the display unit (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74) is viewed, it does not overlap the display unit (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74). The light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) is provided ;
Housing parts (21e, 21p, 61h, 61j, 61k) for housing the light sources (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) are formed on the inner surface (21d) of the switch case (23, 63). ,
The housing part (21e, 21p, 61h, 61j, 61k) is formed on the innermost side from the inner surface (21d), and the back where the light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) is housed. A side accommodating portion (21f) and an opening side accommodating portion (21h) which is wider than the inner side accommodating portion (21f) and formed on the opening side,
Switch device according to claim Rukoto sealing member (58) is attached to strike the step portion (21j) between the inner side housing portion (21f) and the opening-side housing portion (21h).   The center line (56a) of the light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) is offset with respect to the display unit (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74). The switch device according to claim 1.   The center line (56a) of the light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) is orthogonal to the light emitting direction of the display unit (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74). The light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) is supported on the switch case (23, 63) side. Switch device.   The accommodating portions (21e, 21p, 61h, 61j, 61k) in which the light sources (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) are accommodated are adjacent to the boss portions (21n, 61e, 61f, 61g, 61n). The switch device according to claim 1, wherein the switch device is integrally formed.   A plurality of the display sections (42, 43, 72, 73, 74) are provided, and the plurality of display sections (42, 43, 72, 73, 74) emit light by a single light source (52, 82, 83). The switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the switch device is possible.   The switch case (23, 63) is made of a translucent material, and the outer surface (21k, 61q) and the inner surface (21d, 61d) of the switch case are respectively covered with a non-translucent layer (24). The light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) is embedded in the switch case (23, 63) and is formed on the outer surface (21k, 61q) and the inner surface (21d, 61d). 6. The switch device according to claim 1, wherein the switch device is disposed between the respective non-light-transmitting layers (24, 24).   The switch case (23, 63) includes a front side switch case (21, 61) and a back side switch case (22, 62) provided in two so as to sandwich the mounting object (11), and the display The part (41, 42, 43, 71, 72, 73, 74) and the light source (51, 52, 53, 81, 82, 83) are provided in the front switch case (21, 61). The switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. In the switch device in which the switch (105, 107) is provided in the switch case (103), the display unit (41, 43) is provided in the switch (105, 107), and the display unit (41, 43) can emit light. ,
Wherein the housing recess formed in the inner surface of the switch case (103), a light source (51X, 52X) for emitting the display unit (41, 43) is provided,
The switch device, wherein the light source (51X, 52X) is provided at a position not overlapping with the display unit (41, 43) when the front of the display unit (41, 43) is viewed.

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