A control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect

By applying the principles of light refraction and reflection in the control knob, combining LED light sources and light guides to achieve three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effects, and combining the lighting effects changes in the touch LOGO display area, the problem of integrating the ambient lighting effects into the knob in the existing technology is solved, and the control experience and quality are improved.

CN111799121BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-25MARSSENGER KITCHENWARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202010454776.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-05-26
Publication Date
2025-04-25
Estimated Expiration
2040-05-26

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Technical Problem

The prior art is difficult to effectively integrate the ambient lighting effect into the control knob, resulting in poor knob control experience and quality.

Method used

By utilizing the refractive and reflection principles of light, combined with LED light sources and light guides, the three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect is achieved, and the lighting, breathing and flashing light effect of the touch LOGO display area is combined.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved an improvement in the knob control experience, and through the combination of changing ambient lighting effects and touch control, it provides a richer light changes and an intuitive control experience.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a control knob with a three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect, comprising an inner ring component, an outer ring component and an electric control component, the inner ring component comprising a light guide, a conductive component is inserted into the light guide and the two are fixedly connected by a clamping connection, a through hole is provided at the bottom of the conductive component, and a decorative panel is provided on the upper end of the light guide; the outer ring component comprises a clip and a knob, a sealing ring is embedded in the top opening of the clip, the clip is cylindrical, a plurality of claws are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction on the top of the clip, the claws have claw hooks arranged outward, the knob is cylindrical, an annular groove is concavely provided on the inner periphery of the knob, a plurality of claws extend into the inner periphery of the knob so that the claw hooks are hooked in the annular groove; the electric control component comprises a PCB control board, a coding switch is fixedly mounted on the PCB control board, the coding switch is cylindrical, a cylindrical lamp holder is fixedly mounted in the coding switch, a plurality of LED lamps are fixedly inserted in the lamp holder in a ring shape, a lamp post is fixedly mounted at the center of the lamp holder, a LOGO lamp is plugged into the top of the lamp post, and a touch spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the lamp post.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of buttons, and relates to a button with bright light, in particular to a control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect. Background Art

[0002] Among the current technologies for integrated stove lighting, atmosphere lighting effects are increasingly showing their importance. How to reasonably integrate atmosphere lighting effects into the control knobs to achieve the purpose of improving the control experience and quality of the knobs has become an important part of improving the control experience of integrated stoves. Although there are various ways to achieve atmosphere lighting effects on the market, the realization of atmosphere lighting effects for control knobs is not very successful. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to address the above-mentioned problems in the existing technology and to propose a control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effects that utilizes the principles of refraction and reflection of light to achieve three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effects through LED light, and at the same time cooperates with the lighting, breathing and flashing lighting effects of the touch LOGO display area.

[0004] The objective of the present invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions: a control knob with a three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect, comprising an inner ring component, an outer ring component and an electric control component, the inner ring component comprising a light guide in the form of a cylinder, a conductive member in the form of a conical cylinder is inserted into the light guide and the two are fixedly connected by a snap connection, a through hole is provided at the bottom of the conductive member, and a decorative panel is provided at the upper end of the light guide; the outer ring component comprises a buckle located at the bottom and a knob located at the top, a sealing ring is embedded in the top opening of the buckle, the buckle is cylindrical, and a plurality of claws are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction on the top of the buckle, the claws have claw hooks arranged outwardly, the knob is cylindrical, an annular groove is concavely provided on the inner circumference of the knob, and a plurality of the claws extend into the inner circumference of the knob, The claw hook is hooked in the annular groove; the electric control component includes a PCB control board, a coding switch is fixed on the PCB control board, the coding switch is cylindrical, a cylindrical lamp holder is fixed in the coding switch, a plurality of LED lamps are fixed in a ring shape on the lamp holder, a lamp post is fixed in the center of the lamp holder, a LOGO lamp is plugged into the top of the lamp post, and a touch spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the lamp post; the outer ring component is sleeved on the outer periphery of the electric control component, so that the buckle is clamped with the outer ring wall of the coding switch, the inner ring component is inserted into the inner ring of the outer ring component, so that the light guide is clamped with the inner ring wall of the coding switch, the bottom end of the conductive member presses the touch spring, and the LOGO lamp extends into the inner cavity of the conductive member through the through hole.

[0005] In this control knob with three-dimensional ambient lighting effect, the combination method, position and size of the decorative panel, aluminum pattern sheet, conductive parts, light guide parts, knob, sealing ring, buckle, coding switch, LED lamp, lamp holder, touch spring, LOGO lamp and lamp column are not restricted. The appearance of the inner ring assembly, outer ring assembly and electronic control assembly is not restricted. The form, color, quantity, size and position of the LED lamp and LOGO lamp are not restricted. The combination form and quantity of LED ambient lighting effect and LOGO lighting effect are not restricted. The form of the two-color processing process of the knob is not restricted.

[0006] The control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect works in the following way: by turning the knob to turn on the LED light, the light source on the electric control component is directly projected onto the metal bevel of the outer ring component through the light guide of the inner ring component, and diffused to the outside of the control knob through the reflection of the metal surface, thereby achieving a three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect, and also using the diffuse reflection of light on the metal bevel to produce a variety of atmosphere lighting effects. After the knob is treated with two colors, the circular bevel and the outer circular ring surface are different colors, which can greatly improve the visual difference of the atmosphere lighting effect. The intensity and color of the light can also be adjusted through the electric control component to achieve various forms of atmosphere lighting effects. At the same time, press the decorative panel to turn on the LOGO light, so that the touch LOGO display area of ​​the inner ring component can realize the change of the LOGO lighting effect through the light source of the electric control component, and realize the effects of lighting up, breathing, flashing, etc.

[0007] In the above-mentioned control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect, the conductive part is a conical cylinder that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. The upper end of the conductive part has a circular flange. A step opening is arranged in the top opening of the light guide part. A plurality of positioning protrusions are arranged on the step opening. A plurality of positioning notches are correspondingly arranged on the flange. The flange overlaps the step opening so that the positioning notches correspond to the positioning protrusions one by one.

[0008] In the above-mentioned control knob with three-dimensional ambient lighting effect, the light guide and the decorative panel are bonded by a tape ring, the tape ring is in a circular ring shape, and the aluminum pattern sheet is located inside the circular ring of the tape ring.

[0009] In the above-mentioned control knob with three-dimensional ambient lighting effect, an opaque part and a transparent part are provided on the decorative panel, and the transparent part forms a LOGO shape.

[0010] In the above-mentioned control knob with three-dimensional ambient lighting effect, the LOGO light is located directly below the LOGO shape formed by the transparent part.

[0011] In the above-mentioned control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect, the upper end of the conductive member is concavely provided with an assembly groove, and the assembly groove is covered with an aluminum pattern sheet. If the LOGO lighting effect is required, the aluminum pattern sheet does not need to be assembled into the inner ring component; if the LOGO lighting effect is not required, the aluminum pattern sheet is assembled into the inner ring component.

[0012] In the above-mentioned control knob with three-dimensional ambient lighting effect, an annular groove is provided in the top opening of the buckle, and the lower part of the sealing ring is inserted into the annular groove to form a positioning installation.

[0013] In the above-mentioned control knob with three-dimensional ambient lighting effect, the coding switch, lamp holder and lamp post are welded on the PCB control board from outside to inside.

[0014] In the above-mentioned control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect, a plurality of claws 2 are arranged at the lower part of the fastener, and the claws 2 have claw hooks arranged inwardly, and a plurality of slots 1 are correspondingly arranged on the outer ring wall of the coding switch, and the claws 2 are embedded in the slots 1 one by one to form a fixed connection.

[0015] In the above-mentioned control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect, a plurality of claws three are arranged at the lower part of the light guide, and the claws three have claw hooks arranged outward, and a plurality of slots two are correspondingly arranged on the inner ring wall of the coding switch, and the claws three are embedded in the slots two one by one to form a fixed connection.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect has the following advantages:

[0017] 1. The LED light source is not directly exposed to avoid glare caused by direct light;

[0018] 2. LED light passing through the light guide can effectively make the light intensity uniform;

[0019] 3. When light enters the metal bevel of the outer ring component, it will produce diffuse reflection, achieving a variety of atmosphere lighting effects;

[0020] 4. The ambient lighting effect will change with the touch function of the inner ring component, and will also change with the rotation control of the outer ring component;

[0021] 5. The combination of touch and LOGO lighting effects makes the light changes richer and the control experience more intuitive. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the overall assembly structure of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the overall assembly structure of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3It is a three-dimensional diagram of the split structure of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view and a disassembled view of the inner ring assembly in the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view and a disassembled view of the outer ring assembly in the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view and a disassembled view of the electric control component in the present invention.

[0028] In the figure, 1. Decorative panel; 2. Tape ring; 3. Aluminum pattern sheet; 4. Conductive part; 5. Light guide; 6. Knob; 7. Sealing ring; 8. Fastener; 9. LOGO light; 10. Lamp post; 11. Touch spring; 12. LED light; 13. Lamp holder; 14. Coding switch; 15. PCB control board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings to further describe the technical solution of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect comprises an inner ring component, an outer ring component and an electric control component. The inner ring component comprises a light guide 5 in the shape of a cylinder, a conductive member 4 in the shape of a conical cylinder is inserted into the light guide 5 and the two are fixedly connected by clamping, a through hole is provided at the bottom of the conductive member 4, and a decorative panel 1 is provided on the upper end of the light guide 5; the outer ring component comprises a buckle 8 located at the bottom and a knob 6 located at the top, a sealing ring 7 is embedded in the top of the buckle 8, the buckle 8 is cylindrical, and a plurality of claws 1 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction on the top of the buckle 8, the claws 1 have claw hooks arranged outwardly, the knob 6 is cylindrical, an annular groove is recessed on the inner circumference of the knob 6, and a plurality of claws 1 extend into the inner circumference of the knob 6 so that their claw hooks are hooked in the annular groove; the electric control component comprises a light guide 5 in the shape of a cylinder, a conductive member 4 in the shape of a conical cylinder is inserted into the inner circumference of the knob 6, and a decorative panel 1 is provided on the upper end of the light guide 5; the outer ring component comprises a buckle 8 located at the bottom and a knob 6 located at the top, a sealing ring 7 is embedded in the top of the buckle 8, the buckle 8 is cylindrical, and a plurality of claws 1 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction on the top of the buckle 8, the claws 1 have claw hooks arranged outwardly, the knob 6 is cylindrical, an annular groove is recessed on the inner circumference of the knob 6, and a plurality of claws 1 extend into the inner circumference of the knob 6 so that their claw hooks are hooked in the annular groove; The control component includes a PCB control board 15, on which a coding switch 14 is fixed, the coding switch 14 is cylindrical, a cylindrical lamp holder 13 is fixed inside the coding switch 14, a plurality of LED lamps 12 are fixedly inserted in a ring shape on the lamp holder 13, a lamp post 10 is fixed in the center of the lamp holder 13, a LOGO lamp 9 is plugged into the top of the lamp post 10, and a touch spring 11 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the lamp post 10; the outer ring component is sleeved on the outer periphery of the electric control component, so that the snap-fit ​​component 8 is clamped with the outer ring wall of the coding switch 14, the inner ring component is inserted into the inner ring of the outer ring component, so that the light guide 5 is clamped with the inner ring wall of the coding switch 14, the bottom end of the conductive component 4 presses the touch spring 11, and the LOGO lamp 9 extends into the inner cavity of the conductive component 4 through the through hole.

[0031] In the control knob with three-dimensional ambient lighting effect, the combination mode, position and size of the decorative panel 1, aluminum pattern sheet 3, conductive part 4, light guide 5, knob 6, sealing ring 7, snap-on part 8, coding switch 14, LED lamp 12, lamp holder 13, touch spring 11, LOGO lamp 9 and lamp post 10 are not restricted. The appearance of the inner ring assembly, outer ring assembly and electronic control assembly is not restricted. The form, color, quantity, size and position of the LED lamp 12 and the LOGO lamp 9 are not restricted. The combination form and quantity of LED ambient lighting effect and LOGO lighting effect are not restricted. The form of the two-color processing process of the knob 6 is not restricted.

[0032] The control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect works in the following way: by turning the knob 6 to turn on the LED light 12, the light source on the electric control component is directly projected onto the metal bevel of the outer ring component through the light guide 5 of the inner ring component, and diffused to the outside of the control knob 6 through the reflection of the metal surface, thereby achieving a three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect, and also using the diffuse reflection of light on the metal bevel to produce a variety of atmosphere lighting effects. After the knob 6 is treated with two colors, the circular bevel and the outer circular ring surface are different colors, which can greatly improve the visual difference of the atmosphere lighting effect. The intensity and color of the light can also be adjusted by the electric control component to achieve various forms of atmosphere lighting effects. At the same time, press the decorative panel 1 to turn on the LOGO light 9, so that the touch LOGO display area of ​​the inner ring component can realize the change of the LOGO lighting effect through the light source of the electric control component, and realize the effects of lighting, breathing, flashing, etc.

[0033] The conductive member 4 is a conical cylinder with a larger upper portion and a smaller lower portion. The upper end of the conductive member 4 has a circular flange. A step opening is arranged in the top opening of the light guide member 5. A plurality of positioning protrusions are arranged on the step opening. A plurality of positioning notches are correspondingly arranged on the flange. The flange overlaps the step opening so that the positioning notches correspond to the positioning protrusions one by one.

[0034] The light guide 5 is bonded to the decorative panel 1 by a tape ring 2 . The tape ring 2 is in a circular ring shape, and the aluminum pattern sheet 3 is located inside the circular ring of the tape ring 2 .

[0035] An opaque part and a transparent part are arranged on the decorative panel 1, and the transparent part forms a LOGO shape.

[0036] The LOGO light 9 is located directly below the LOGO shape formed by the transparent portion.

[0037] The upper end of the conductive member 4 is concavely provided with an assembly groove, and the assembly groove is covered with an aluminum pattern sheet 3. If the LOGO lighting effect is required, the aluminum pattern sheet 3 does not need to be assembled into the inner ring assembly; if the LOGO lighting effect is not required, the aluminum pattern sheet 3 is assembled into the inner ring assembly.

[0038] An annular groove is arranged in the top opening of the snap-fit ​​member 8, and the lower part of the sealing ring 7 is inserted into the annular groove to form a positioning installation.

[0039] The coding switch 14, the lamp holder 13 and the lamp post 10 are welded on the PCB control board 15 from outside to inside.

[0040] A plurality of claws 2 are arranged at the lower part of the fastener 8, and the claws 2 have claw hooks arranged inwardly. A plurality of slots 1 are correspondingly arranged on the outer wall of the coding switch 14, and the claws 2 are embedded in the slots 1 one by one to form a fixed connection.

[0041] A plurality of claws 3 are arranged at the lower part of the light guide 5, and the claws 3 have claw hooks arranged outwards. A plurality of slots 2 are correspondingly arranged on the inner wall of the coding switch 14, and the claws 3 are embedded in the slots 2 one by one to form a fixed connection.

[0042] Compared with the prior art, the control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect has the following advantages:

[0043] 1. The LED light source is not directly exposed to avoid glare caused by direct light;

[0044] 2. The LED light passing through the light guide 5 can effectively make the light intensity uniform;

[0045] 3. When light enters the metal bevel of the outer ring component, it will produce diffuse reflection, achieving a variety of atmosphere lighting effects;

[0046] 4. The ambient lighting effect will change with the touch function of the inner ring component, and will also change with the rotation control of the outer ring component;

[0047] 5. The combination of touch and LOGO lighting effects makes the light changes richer and the control experience more intuitive.

[0048] The specific embodiments described herein are merely examples of the spirit of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described or replace them in similar ways, but they will not deviate from the spirit of the present invention or exceed the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0049] Although this article uses more terms such as decorative panel 1; tape ring 2; aluminum pattern sheet 3; conductive member 4; light guide 5; knob 6; sealing ring 7; snap member 8; LOGO lamp 9; lamp post 10; touch spring 11; LED lamp 12; lamp holder 13; coding switch 14; PCB control board 15, it does not exclude the possibility of using other terms. These terms are used only to more conveniently describe and explain the essence of the present invention; interpreting them as any additional restrictions is contrary to the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control knob with a three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect, comprising an inner ring component, an outer ring component and an electric control component, characterized in that: The inner ring assembly includes a light guide in the form of a cylinder, a conductive member in the form of a conical cylinder is inserted into the light guide and the two are fixedly connected by a snap connection, a through hole is provided at the bottom of the conductive member, and a decorative panel is provided on the upper end of the light guide; the outer ring assembly includes a buckle located at the bottom and a knob located at the top, a sealing ring is embedded in the top opening of the buckle, the buckle is cylindrical, and a plurality of claws are evenly distributed along the circumference on the top of the buckle, and the claws have claw hooks arranged outward, the knob is cylindrical, and an annular groove is recessed on the inner circumference of the knob, and a plurality of the claws extend into the inner circumference of the knob so that their claw hooks are hooked in the annular groove; the electric control assembly includes a PCB control board The PCB control board is fixed with a coding switch, the coding switch is cylindrical, a cylindrical lamp holder is fixed in the coding switch, a plurality of LED lamps are fixedly inserted in a ring shape on the lamp holder, a lamp post is fixed in the center of the lamp holder, a LOGO lamp is inserted in the top of the lamp post, and a touch spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the lamp post; the outer ring component is sleeved on the outer periphery of the electric control component, so that the buckle is clamped with the outer ring wall of the coding switch, the inner ring component is inserted into the inner ring of the outer ring component, so that the light guide is clamped with the inner ring wall of the coding switch, the bottom end of the conductive member presses the touch spring, and the LOGO lamp extends into the inner cavity of the conductive member through the through hole.

2. The control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive member is a conical cylinder that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. The upper end of the conductive member has a circular flange. A step opening is arranged in the top opening of the light guide member. A plurality of positioning protrusions are arranged on the step opening. A plurality of positioning notches are correspondingly arranged on the flange. The flange overlaps the step opening so that the positioning notches correspond to the positioning protrusions one by one.

3. The control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light guide member and the decorative panel are bonded together by a tape ring, the tape ring is in a circular ring shape, and the aluminum pattern sheet is located inside the circular ring of the tape ring.

4. The control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect according to claim 1, characterized in that: An opaque part and a transparent part are arranged on the decorative panel, and the transparent part forms a LOGO shape.

5. The control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect according to claim 4, characterized in that: The LOGO light is located directly below the LOGO shape formed by the transparent part.

6. The control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect according to claim 1, characterized in that: An assembly groove is concavely arranged in the upper end of the conductive member, and an aluminum pattern sheet is arranged in the assembly groove.

7. The control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular groove is arranged in the top opening of the buckle, and the lower part of the sealing ring is inserted into the annular groove to form a positioning installation.

8. The control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coding switch, lamp holder and lamp post are welded on the PCB control board from outside to inside.

9. The control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of second clamping claws are arranged at the lower part of the clamping member, and the second clamping claws have claw hooks arranged inwardly. A plurality of first clamping grooves are correspondingly arranged on the outer ring wall of the coding switch, and the second clamping claws are embedded in the first clamping grooves one by one to form a clamping connection.

10. The control knob with three-dimensional atmosphere lighting effect according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of claws three are arranged at the lower part of the light guide, and the claws three have claw hooks arranged outwards. A plurality of slots two are correspondingly arranged on the inner ring wall of the coding switch, and the claws three are embedded in the slots two one by one to form a fixed connection.

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