Touch button panel and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides a touch button panel and an air conditioner, which relate to the technical field of air conditioners. The touch button panel is used to install a key board assembly with a spring, and the touch button panel includes a panel body and a limiter, the limiter is arranged on the panel body and encloses a limit space, the limit space is used to accommodate the end of the spring, and the limit space has a first opening arranged along its radial direction. The present invention also provides an air conditioner, which adopts the above-mentioned touch button panel. The touch button panel and air conditioner provided by the present invention can improve the problems of key failure, spring touch button deviation, etc.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to a touch button panel and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In the home appliance market, touch key panel switches often fail, resulting in poor user experience. Currently, touch key panel components are mainly assembled with panels by snap-fitting and screw fixing. However, this assembly can easily cause the spring touch buttons to be misaligned, causing the key panel to fail and affecting the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] The problem solved by the invention is how to improve the problems of key failure, spring touch key deviation and the like.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a touch button panel for installing a key board assembly with a spring, the touch button panel comprising a panel body and a limiter, the limiter is arranged on the panel body and encloses a limit space, the limit space is used to accommodate the end of the spring, and the limit space has a first opening arranged along its radial direction.

[0005] The touch key panel provided by the present invention can form a limiting space on the panel body by setting a limiting piece on the panel body. When the key board is installed on the panel body of the touch key panel, the end of the spring can be set inside the limiting space, and the limiting piece provides a limiting effect on the spring, so that the end of the spring can be limited inside the limiting space to avoid the spring from being offset, thereby achieving the purpose of improving key failure, spring touch key deviation and other problems. In addition, by setting a first opening along the radial direction of the limiting space, the end of the spring can be easily moved to the inside of the limiting space, which is convenient for the installation of the key board assembly, and can improve the installation efficiency of the key board installed on the touch key panel.

[0006] Optionally, the width of the first opening is greater than or equal to the diameter of the end of the spring.

[0007] By setting the opening width of the first opening to be larger than the diameter of the end of the spring, the end of the spring can be smoothly moved from the first opening to the inside of the limiting space during installation, further improving the installation efficiency of the spring.

[0008] Optionally, the limiting member extends along an arc path.

[0009] By extending the limit piece along an arc path, the inner circumferential wall of the limit space formed by the limit piece can be adapted to the end of the spring, thereby improving the limiting effect provided by the limit space formed by the limit piece to the spring, improving the installation accuracy of the spring, and achieving the purpose of improving key failure, spring touch key deviation and other problems.

[0010] Optionally, the limiting member is semicircular.

[0011] Among them, by setting the limiting member to be semicircular, the forming of the limiting member can be facilitated, thereby reducing the manufacturing difficulty and manufacturing cost and improving the manufacturing efficiency.

[0012] Optionally, the panel body has a linear track for the spring to move, and the first opening is arranged close to a starting end of the linear track.

[0013] When the keypad assembly is installed, one side of the keypad assembly is first rotatably connected to the panel body, and the keypad assembly is moved to a specified position by rotating the keypad assembly close to the panel body. When the keypad assembly is rotated to a certain extent relative to the panel body, the end of the spring contacts the panel body, and when the keypad assembly continues to rotate, the end of the spring forms a straight track on the panel body for the end of the spring to move, and the end of the spring slides along the straight track and slides into the limit space. At this time, the first opening is arranged close to the starting end of the straight track, thereby ensuring that the spring can move smoothly into the limit space, avoiding the influence of the limit member on the movement of the spring, and improving the assembly efficiency of the keypad assembly.

[0014] Optionally, two spaced-apart mounting portions are protruded from the panel body, and the mounting portions are used to install the key panel assembly. The panel body also has first sealing ribs protruded from both ends of the mounting portions, and the two first sealing ribs are located between the two mounting portions. The two first sealing ribs and the two mounting portions together form a sealed space, and the limit member is located inside the sealed space.

[0015] A sealed space is formed on the panel body together with the mounting portion by the first sealing ribs arranged at both ends of the mounting portion, so that when the key panel assembly is installed on the mounting portion and the end of the spring is accommodated in the limited space, the key panel assembly can be arranged in the sealed space, and the sealed space can provide a sealing and waterproof effect for the key panel assembly, thereby ensuring the stability of the working environment of the key panel assembly, thereby achieving the purpose of improving key failure and poor sealing of the touch key panel, thereby causing failure of the key panel assembly.

[0016] Optionally, a protruding height of the first sealing rib relative to the key area is the same as a protruding height of the mounting portion relative to the key area.

[0017] By setting the height of the first sealing rib to be the same as the height of the mounting portion, when the keypad is installed on the key area, both the first sealing rib and the mounting portion can be supported on the keypad, thereby providing the keypad with stable sealing protection performance, further ensuring that the keypad can operate stably.

[0018] Optionally, two spaced-apart mounting portions are protruded from the panel body, the mounting portions are used to mount the keypad assembly, a plurality of second openings are formed on the mounting portion, and the plurality of second openings all penetrate the mounting portion along the width direction of the mounting portion.

[0019] By providing a plurality of second openings on the mounting portion, deformation of the mounting portion during molding can be reduced, thereby increasing the molding success rate of the touch key panel and improving the stability of the key panel assembly installed on the mounting portion.

[0020] Optionally, the touch button panel further includes a second sealing rib, both ends of the second sealing rib are connected to the mounting portion, and the second sealing rib and the mounting portion together enclose a water-proof space communicating with the second opening.

[0021] By setting the second sealing rib, the second opening can be sealed, and the second sealing rib can provide a sealing effect without deforming the mounting portion, thereby preventing external water or debris from entering between the two mounting portions through the second opening and affecting the keypad assembly, thereby further improving the stability of the keypad assembly.

[0022] An air conditioner includes a touch key panel. The touch key panel is used to install a key board assembly with a spring, and the touch key panel includes a panel body and a limiter, wherein the limiter is arranged on the panel body and encloses a limit space, wherein the limit space is used to accommodate an end of the spring, and the limit space has a first opening arranged along its radial direction.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the air conditioner provided by the present invention relative to the prior art are the same as the beneficial effects of the touch button panel provided above relative to the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of an air conditioner in a first state provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of the air conditioner in the second state provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Description of reference numerals:

[0029] 1-air conditioner; 10-touch button panel; 100-panel body; 110-button area; 200-limiting member; 210-limiting space; 220-first opening; 300-first sealing rib; 310-sealed space; 400-second sealing rib; 410-waterproof space; 500-installation part; 510-second opening; 20-button board assembly; 21-button board; 22-touch button; 23-spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of the air conditioner in the first state provided in this embodiment; Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the second state of the air conditioner provided in this embodiment is a partial structural diagram; wherein the first state refers to the structural diagram of the keypad assembly 20 having been installed completely; the second state refers to the structural diagram of the keypad assembly 20 not being completely installed. This embodiment provides an air conditioner 1, which can be used to improve the problems of frequent key failures of the touch key 22 panel switch resulting in poor user experience, the displacement of the spring touch key, the poor sealing of the keypad 21 and the panel, and thus the failure of the keypad 21.

[0032] The air conditioner 1 includes a touch key panel 10 and a key board assembly 20. The touch key panel 10 is used to install the key board assembly 20 with a spring 23. It should be noted that the key board assembly 20 includes a key board 21, a touch key 22 and a spring 23. The touch key 22 is arranged on the key board 21, and the key board 21 is provided with a circuit and an electronic component corresponding to the touch key 22. One end of the spring 23 is connected to the touch key 22, and when the spring 23 is deformed and provides an elastic force to the touch key 22, the touch key 22 is triggered and can make the air conditioner 1 perform a corresponding action. When the key board assembly 20 is installed on the touch key panel 10, the key board 21 is installed on one side of the touch key panel 10, the other end of the spring 23 is against the designated area of ​​the panel, and an external key is formed in the designated area. When the user touches the external key, the spring 23 can be elastically deformed, and then the elastic deformation provides an elastic force to the touch key 22, and the touch key 22 is triggered to make the air conditioner 1 perform a corresponding action. It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the touch button panel 10 can achieve the purpose of improving the problems such as frequent button failure of the touch button 22 board switch resulting in poor user experience, the misalignment of the spring 23 touch button 22, and poor sealing between the key plate 21 and the panel, which leads to failure of the key plate 21.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The touch key panel 10 includes a panel body 100 and a stopper 200, and the stopper 200 is installed on the panel body 100. Optionally, the panel body 100 has a key area 110 for installing a key board 21. It should be noted that the key area 110 is a designated area on one side of the panel body 100. When the key board assembly 20 is installed on the panel body 100, the key board 21 is installed on the key area 110, and the other end of the spring 23 is against the designated position of the key area 110. At this time, the other side of the panel body 100 corresponding to the end of the spring 23 forms an external key, so when the user touches or presses the external key on the panel body 100, the key area 110 of the panel body 100 is slightly deformed, and the spring 23 is driven to provide elastic pressure to the touch key 22, so that the touch key 22 can be triggered and the air conditioner 1 can perform the corresponding function.

[0034] In addition, the limiting member 200 is arranged on the key area 110, and the limiting member 200 forms a limiting space 210 on the key area 110, and the limiting space 210 is adapted to the end of the spring 23, and the limiting space 210 is used to accommodate the other end of the spring 23. When the key board assembly 20 is installed in the key area 110, the key board 21 is installed in the installation area, and the end of the spring 23 away from the touch key 22 is accommodated in the limiting space 210, and the end of the spring 23 is abutted against the inner peripheral wall of the limiting space 210, that is, the end of the spring 23 is abutted against the limiting member 200. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the setting position of the limiting member 200 corresponds to the position of the external key, so that the end of the spring 23 corresponds to the external key when accommodated in the limiting space 210, so that when the user presses or touches the external key, a deformation force can be provided to the spring 23.

[0035] Among them, by placing the end of the spring 23 against the limit member 200, the limit member 200 can provide positioning and limiting functions to the spring 23, thereby ensuring that the end of the spring 23 is stably installed inside the limiting space 210, thereby improving the stability of the end of the spring 23 relative to the external button, thereby achieving the purpose of improving button failure, spring 23 touching the button 22 and other problems.

[0036] It should be noted that Figure 1 Only one of the limit members 200 is shown in the figure. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the number of limit members 200 can be set according to the number of external buttons, that is, multiple limit members 200 can be set in the button area 110, and a limit member 200 can be set at the position corresponding to each external button to provide a stable limiting effect on the spring 23.

[0037] Further, in the present embodiment, the limiting space 210 has a first opening 220 along its radial direction. The radial direction of the limiting space 210 is parallel to the direction of the panel body 100. It can be understood that the limiting member 200 is provided with a first opening 220 connected to the limiting space 210. By providing the first opening 220, when the key plate 21 is installed, the end of the spring 23 can move from the first opening 220 along the radial direction of the limiting space 210 to the inside of the limiting space 210, thereby providing an assembly method that facilitates the matching of the spring 23 and the limiting space 210, and can improve the assembly efficiency of the spring 23 and the limiting member 200.

[0038] In addition, in this embodiment, the opening width of the first opening 220 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the end of the spring 23. This allows the end of the spring 23 to smoothly move from the first opening 220 to the inside of the limiting space 210 during installation, further improving the installation efficiency of the spring 23. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the width of the first opening 220 may also be smaller than the diameter of the spring 23. For example, the extension length of the limiting member 200 is smaller than the diameter of the spring 23, and the limiting member 200 is surrounded by the first opening 220 in an expanded shape. At this time, the opening width of the first opening 220 may be smaller than the diameter of the spring 23, which can also provide a stable limiting effect for the end of the spring 23.

[0039] Optionally, in this embodiment, the limiter 200 extends along an arc path. It should be noted that the end of the spring 23 that abuts against the key is roughly circular. That is, by arranging the limiter 200 along the arc path, the inner circumferential wall of the limit space 210 formed by the limiter 200 can be adapted to the end of the spring 23 to increase the contact area between the limiter 200 and the spring 23, thereby improving the limiting effect of the limit space 210 formed by the limiter 200 on the spring 23, improving the installation accuracy of the spring 23, and achieving the purpose of improving key failure, spring 23 touching the key 22 and other problems.

[0040] It should be understood that in other embodiments, the setting method of the limit member 200 may also be different. For example, there are multiple limit members 200, and the multiple limit members 200 are all protruding on the key area 110, and the multiple limit members 200 are arranged at intervals along an arc path, so that the multiple limit members 200 together form a limit space 210 with multiple first openings 220.

[0041] Optionally, in the present embodiment, the stopper 200 is semicircular. By setting the stopper 200 to be semicircular, the molding of the stopper 200 can be facilitated, thereby reducing the difficulty and cost of manufacturing and improving the manufacturing efficiency. Of course, in other embodiments, the shape of the stopper 200 can also be set to other shapes, for example, the stopper 200 is set to be V-shaped or U-shaped, or the stopper 200 can also be set to be an arc of other curvatures.

[0042] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the key plate assembly 20 is installed, one side of the key plate assembly 20 is first rotationally connected to the panel body 100, and the key plate assembly 20 is moved to a specified position by rotating the key plate assembly 20 close to the panel body 100. When the key plate assembly 20 is rotated to a certain extent relative to the panel body 100, the end of the spring 23 contacts the panel body 100, and when the key plate assembly 20 continues to rotate, the end of the spring 23 forms a straight track on the panel body 100 for the end of the spring 23 to move, and the end of the spring 23 slides along the straight track and slides into the limit space 210. At this time, the first opening 220 is arranged close to the starting end of the straight track, thereby ensuring that the spring 23 can move smoothly into the limit space 210, avoiding the limit member 200 from affecting the movement of the spring 23, and improving the assembly efficiency of the key plate assembly 20.

[0043] In addition, in this embodiment, the height of the end of the stopper 200 relative to the key area 110 gradually decreases from the side close to the middle of the stopper 200 to the side away from the middle of the stopper 200, so that the end of the stopper 200 forms an inclined surface connected to the key area 110. The setting of the inclined surface can prevent the end of the stopper 200 from damaging the key board 21 or the circuit on the key board 21, eliminating the safety hazard to the key board 21. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the setting of the inclined surface can also be replaced by a rounded corner, etc.

[0044] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the stopper 200 and the panel body 100 are formed in an integrated manner. It should be understood that, in other embodiments, the stopper 200 may also be formed by welding or hot stamping.

[0045] Further, two spaced mounting portions 500 are convexly provided on the panel body 100, wherein the two mounting portions 500 are respectively convexly provided on opposite sides of the key area 110, and the mounting portions 500 are used to mount the key plate 21. The two mounting portions 500 correspond to opposite sides of the key plate 21, respectively, so that the two sides of the key plate 21 can be mounted on the key area 110 by being connected to the two mounting portions 500 respectively. It should be noted that the key plate 21 is mounted on the two mounting portions 500 in such a manner that one side of the key plate 21 is rotatably connected to one of the mounting portions 500, and the key plate 21 is rotated relative to the mounting portion 500 so that the other side of the key plate 21 is connected to the other mounting portion 500, so that the key plate 21 is mounted on the two mounting portions 500. Wherein, while the key plate 21 is rotated, the end of the spring 23 is moved to the limiting space 210 corresponding to the first opening 220 of the limiting space 210, so as to complete the mutual cooperation between the spring 23 and the limiting member 200.

[0046] In addition, in the present embodiment, the touch button panel 10 also includes a first sealing rib 300, which is protruding from the panel body 100 at the two ends of the mounting portion 500, and the two first sealing ribs 300 are located between the two mounting portions 500, and the two first sealing ribs 300 and the two mounting portions 500 together form a sealed space 310, that is, the first sealing ribs 300 are protruding from the button area 110, and the sealed space 310 between the first sealing ribs 300 is located between the two mounting portions 500. A sealed space 310 is formed on the panel body 100 together with the first sealing ribs 300 arranged at both ends of the mounting portion 500, so that when the key panel assembly 20 is installed on the mounting portion 500 and the end of the spring 23 is accommodated in the limiting space 210, the key panel assembly 20 can be arranged in the sealed space 310, and the sealed space 310 can provide a sealing and waterproof effect for the key panel assembly 20, thereby ensuring the stability of the working environment of the key panel assembly 20, thereby achieving the purpose of improving key failure and the poor sealing of the touch key panel 10, which leads to the failure of the key panel assembly 20.

[0047] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the protruding height of the first sealing rib 300 relative to the panel body 100 is the same as the protruding height of the mounting portion 500 relative to the panel body 100. By setting the height of the first sealing rib 300 to be the same as the height of the mounting portion 500, when the keypad 21 is installed on the key area 110, the first sealing rib 300 and the mounting portion 500 can both be supported on the keypad 21, thereby providing a stable sealing protection performance to the keypad 21, further ensuring that the keypad 21 can operate stably. It should be understood that in other embodiments, sealants and other components can also be provided on the outer periphery of the sealing space 310 to improve the sealing and waterproofing effect on the keypad 21. It should be understood that the protruding height of the first sealing rib 300 can also be lower than the protruding height of the mounting portion 500, as long as the sealing and waterproofing effect can be provided by the first sealing rib 300.

[0048] Further, in the present embodiment, a second opening 510 is provided on the mounting portion 500, and the second opening 510 penetrates the mounting portion 500 along the width direction of the mounting portion 500, wherein the width direction of the mounting portion 500 is parallel to the direction of the panel body 100. By providing the second opening 510 on the mounting portion 500, the deformation of the mounting portion 500 during molding can be reduced, thereby improving the molding success rate of the touch key panel 10, and improving the stability of the key board 21 installed on the mounting portion 500. It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the second opening 510 is provided on the mounting portion 500 that is not rotatably connected to the key board assembly 20. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the second opening 510 may also be provided on both mounting portions 500.

[0049] Optionally, in this embodiment, a plurality of second openings 510 are provided on the mounting portion 500 , and the plurality of second openings 510 are provided on the mounting portion 500 at intervals. The provision of the plurality of second openings 510 can further reduce deformation during molding of the mounting portion 500 .

[0050] In addition, optionally, the touch key panel 10 further includes a second sealing rib 400, and both ends of the second sealing rib 400 are connected to the mounting portion 500. It should be noted that the second sealing rib 400 is arranged close to the mounting portion 500, and there is a certain gap between the second sealing rib 400 and the mounting portion 500, and both ends of the second sealing rib 400 are bent and connected to the mounting portion 500, so as to achieve the purpose of closing the second opening 510 through the second sealing rib 400.

[0051] Furthermore, the second sealing rib 400 has a first side and a second side, the first side of the second sealing rib 400 is used to enclose a sealed space 310 together with another mounting portion 500 and two first sealing ribs 300, and the second side of the second sealing rib 400 and the mounting portion 500 with the second opening 510 together enclose a watertight space 410 connected to the second opening 510. By setting the second sealing rib 400, the second opening 510 can be sealed, and the second sealing rib 400 can provide a sealing effect without deforming the mounting portion 500, thereby preventing external water or debris from entering the sealed space 310 from the second opening 510 and affecting the keypad 21, and further improving the stability of the keypad 21.

[0052] Of course, in other embodiments, when the second opening 510 is not provided on the mounting portion 500, the sealed space 310 formed by the first sealing rib 300 and the mounting portion 500 can realize the waterproofing of the keypad assembly 20, and the second sealing rib 400 can be cancelled.

[0053] It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the protruding height of the second sealing rib 400 relative to the key area 110 is the same as the protruding height of the first sealing rib 300 relative to the key area 110, so that after the key plate 21 is installed on the two mounting parts 500, the first sealing rib 300 and the second sealing rib 400 can both be supported against the key plate 21, so that the first sealing rib 300 and the second sealing rib 400 can provide a stable sealing and waterproof effect for the key plate 21.

[0054] In summary, the air conditioner 1 and the touch key panel 10 provided in this embodiment can form a limit space 210 on the key area 110 by setting a limiter 200 on the key area 110, and when the key board 21 is installed on the key area 110 of the touch key panel 10, the end of the spring 23 away from the touch key 22 can be set inside the limit space 210, and the limiter 200 provides a limiting effect on the spring 23, and the end of the spring 23 can be limited inside the limited space to avoid the spring 23 from being offset, thereby achieving the purpose of improving key failure, spring touch key deviation and other problems. In addition, a first sealing rib 300 and a second sealing rib 400 are set on the key area 110, thereby providing a stable sealing and waterproofing effect to the key board 21. In addition, by opening the second opening 510 on the mounting portion 500 , deformation of the mounting portion 500 during molding can be reduced, thereby increasing the molding success rate of the touch key panel 10 and improving the stability of the key sheet 21 installed on the mounting portion 500 .

[0055] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A touch key panel for mounting a key board assembly (20) having a spring (23), characterized in that: The touch key panel (10) comprises a panel body (100) and a limiting member (200); the limiting member (200) is arranged on the panel body (100) and encloses a limiting space (210); the limiting space (210) is used to accommodate the end of the spring (23); the limiting space (210) has a first opening (220) arranged along its radial direction; the width of the first opening (220) is greater than or equal to the diameter of the end of the spring (23); the panel body (100) has a straight track for the spring (23) to move, and the first opening (220) is arranged close to the starting end of the straight track.

2. The touch key panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting member (200) extends along an arc path.

3. The touch key panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting member (200) is semicircular in shape.

4. The touch key panel according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The panel body (100) is provided with two installation parts (500) arranged at intervals, and the installation parts (500) are used to install the key board assembly (20). The panel body (100) is also provided with first sealing ribs (300) at both ends of the installation parts (500). The two first sealing ribs (300) are located between the two installation parts (500), and the two first sealing ribs (300) and the two installation parts (500) together form a sealed space (310), and the limiting member (200) is located inside the sealed space (310).

5. The touch key panel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protrusion height of the first sealing rib (300) relative to the panel body (100) is the same as the protrusion height of the mounting portion (500) relative to the panel body (100).

6. The touch key panel according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The panel body (100) is provided with two installation parts (500) arranged at intervals, and the two installation parts (500) are used to install the key board assembly (20). The installation part (500) is provided with a plurality of second openings (510), and the plurality of second openings (510) all penetrate the installation part (500) along the width direction of the installation part (500).

7. The touch key panel according to claim 6, characterized in that: The touch key panel (10) further comprises a second sealing rib (400), both ends of the second sealing rib (400) are connected to the mounting portion (500), and the second sealing rib (400) and the mounting portion (500) together enclose a water-proof space (410) in communication with the second opening (510).

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises a touch key panel (10) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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