A foot bath device press-fit control panel structure and a foot bath device

Abstract

This invention provides a press-fit control panel structure for a foot bath, including a foot bath shell, a button panel, electronic control components, and a rear upper cover. The rear upper cover has a groove for installing the electronic control components. The button panel is a full-face structure that covers the rear upper cover. The button panel is installed and fixed on the shell, simultaneously pressing and fixing the rear upper cover and electronic control components. This invention also provides a foot bath including a press-fit control panel structure. This invention uses a full-face button panel structure, directly installed on the shell, and uses a press-fit method to simultaneously fix the lower rear upper cover to the shell, avoiding repeated fixing steps for the rear upper cover and improving process simplicity. Furthermore, the electronic control components are located in the groove on the rear upper cover, completely enclosed within the rear upper cover and the full-face button panel structure, eliminating the risk of damage to the control panel due to water splashes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of foot bath technology, and in particular to a press-fitted control panel structure and a foot bath. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most foot baths on the market are controlled by a control panel located on the back cover. These control panels come in two types: touch-sensitive and rotary. Generally, a touch-sensitive control panel has a square area recessed in the center of the back cover, with buttons on top to control the lower electronic components to switch programs. However, this type of button panel is isolated from the rest of the back cover, affecting its appearance; furthermore, the gaps in the panel pose a risk of water splashing, potentially damaging the internal electronic components. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention aims to propose a press-fit control panel structure and foot bath device. The foot bath device features a full-face button panel structure that is directly mounted on the housing. The lower rear cover is then fixed to the housing via a press-fit method, avoiding the need for repeated fixing steps for the rear cover and improving process simplicity.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows:

[0005] A press-fit control panel structure for a foot bath includes a foot bath housing, a button panel, an electronic control component, and a rear cover. The rear cover has a groove for installing the electronic control component. The button panel is a full-face structure for covering the rear cover. The button panel is installed and fixed on the housing, and simultaneously press-fits and fixes the rear cover and the electronic control component.

[0006] The entire button panel structure is directly mounted on the housing, and the lower cover is also fixed to the housing by press-fitting, avoiding the repeated fixing steps of the lower cover and improving the simplicity of the process. In addition, the electronic control components are located in the groove on the lower cover. Therefore, the electronic control components are completely enclosed inside by the lower cover and the entire button panel structure, eliminating the risk of damage to the control panel due to water splashes.

[0007] It should be noted that the control area on the button panel corresponding to the electronic control components is operated by touch to switch programs.

[0008] Furthermore, the electronic control component is positioned by a pin hole structure and fixed to the button panel by screws.

[0009] Furthermore, due to the high requirements for positional accuracy, the electronic control component is provided with several positioning holes, and the corresponding position on the button panel is provided with positioning pins that match the positioning holes for pre-installation, thereby improving installation accuracy; the electronic control component is provided with several screw holes, and the corresponding position on the button panel is provided with screw posts that match the screw holes, so that the electronic control component is fixed to the button panel by screw connection; in order to further improve the installation progress and correct the deformation of the electronic control component spring, guide ribs are provided on the button panel for guiding and correcting the sensing spring of the electronic control component.

[0010] The button sensing positions on the button panel use a positioning rib structure to enhance the installation guidance and deformation correction of the springs of the electronic control components, ensuring the consistency between the panel display and the actual functional position.

[0011] Furthermore, the spring sensing area of ​​the button panel is partially thinned to reduce the touch sensing distance and improve sensing accuracy, and the display area of ​​the button panel is partially thinned to improve the light transmittance of the electronic control component display panel.

[0012] The button panel has a partially thinned area at the button sensing position of the electronic control component to improve touch sensitivity; the display area of ​​the electronic control component has also been partially thinned to improve light transmittance, eliminating the need for the use of light-transmitting materials.

[0013] Furthermore, the rear upper cover has a groove structure around its edge, and the shell edge has a first limiting edge that matches the groove structure. The rear upper cover is positioned on the shell by the cooperation of the groove structure and the first limiting edge.

[0014] The rear top cover and the housing are connected by a groove structure and the first limiting edge to prevent left and right swaying.

[0015] It should be noted that while the button panel is installed on the housing, the upper rear cover is also press-fitted and fixed: the upper rear cover is placed behind the housing by the edge groove and can only move upwards. After the button panel is fixed, the upper rear cover below it is limited upwards, so the housing is completely fixed.

[0016] Furthermore, the button panel is detachably fixed to the housing.

[0017] Furthermore, the edge of the button panel is provided with several snap-fit ​​structures, and the corresponding position of the housing is provided with snap-fit ​​through holes that match the snap-fit ​​structures. The button panel and the housing are installed and fixed together by the snap-fit ​​structures and the snap-fit ​​through holes.

[0018] The button panel and the housing can be detached and fixed together by a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0019] Furthermore, the housing has an edge groove around the snap-fit ​​hole, and the button panel has a second limiting edge that matches the edge groove at the corresponding position. The housing and the button panel are installed and fixed together by the edge groove and the second limiting edge.

[0020] The edge groove cooperates with the second limiting edge to fix it, which can prevent the edge of the button panel from protruding and cover the gap, thus improving the product's appearance and stability in use.

[0021] Furthermore, a water-retaining rib is provided on the lower surface of the button panel, and the water-retaining rib cooperates with the groove in the middle of the corresponding position of the upper rear cover to form a waterproof area.

[0022] To prevent water splashes from penetrating the electronic control components between the button panel and the rear cover, a waterproof area is formed by the water-blocking ribs and the groove to completely isolate splashes outside the groove, thereby further protecting the electronic control components inside the groove.

[0023] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides a foot bath device, including the press-fit control panel structure described above.

[0024] The foot bath device described above has the same advantages over the prior art as the press-fit control panel structure of the aforementioned foot bath device, and will not be repeated here.

[0025] Beneficial effects: This invention adopts a full-surface button panel structure, which is directly installed on the housing. The lower rear cover is fixed to the housing via press-fitting, avoiding repeated fixing steps for the rear cover and improving process simplicity. The button panel of this invention uses a positioning pin structure at the button sensing position to strengthen the installation guidance and deformation correction of the electronic control component springs, ensuring consistency between the panel display and the actual functional position. The button panel of this invention has a partially thinned area at the button sensing position of the electronic control component, improving touch sensitivity; and a partially thinned area in the display area of ​​the electronic control component improves light transmittance, eliminating the need for translucent materials. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the press-fit control panel structure of the foot bath device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a top view of the press-fit control panel structure of the foot bath device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial sectional view of surface A in the image;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Partial sectional view of side B in the diagram;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure of the press-fit control panel structure for the foot bath according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rear upper cover structure of the press-fit control panel structure of the foot bath device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical control component structure of the press-fit control panel structure for the foot bath device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the button panel structure of the press-fit control panel structure of the foot bath device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the foot bath device structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0037] 1-Housing, 101-Snap-in Through Hole, 102-Edge Groove, 103-First Limiting Edge, 2-Rear Top Cover, 201-Groove Structure, 202-Groove, 3-Electronic Control Component, 301-Screw Hole, 302-Positioning Hole, 303-Sensing Spring, 304-Display Panel, 4-Button Panel, 401-Snap-in Structure, 402-Second Limiting Edge, 403-Screw Post, 404-Positioning Pin, 405-Spring Sensing Area, 406-Guide Rib, 407-Panel Display Area, 408-Water-Blocking Rib. Detailed Implementation

[0038] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0039] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] See Figure 1-9 A press-fit control panel structure for a foot bath includes a foot bath housing 1, a button panel 4, an electronic control component 3, and a rear cover 2. The rear cover 2 has a groove 202 for installing the electronic control component 3. The button panel 4 is a full-surface structure for covering the rear cover 2. The button panel 4 is installed and fixed on the housing 1, and simultaneously press-fits and fixes the rear cover 2 and the electronic control component 3.

[0042] This embodiment adopts a full-face button panel structure, which is directly installed on the housing. The lower cover is also fixed to the housing by press fitting, avoiding repeated fixing steps for the lower cover and improving process simplicity. In addition, the electronic control components are located in the groove on the lower cover. Therefore, the electronic control components are completely enclosed by the lower cover and the full-face button panel structure, eliminating the risk of damage to the control panel due to water splashes.

[0043] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the control area on the button panel corresponding to the electronic control component is operated by touch sensing to switch programs.

[0044] In a specific example, the electronic control component 3 is positioned by a pin hole structure and fixed to the keypad 4 by screws. Due to the high positional accuracy requirements, the electronic control component 3 is provided with several positioning holes 302, and the keypad 4 is provided with positioning pins 404 at corresponding positions that match the positioning holes 302 for pre-installation, thereby improving installation accuracy. The electronic control component 3 is provided with several screw holes 301, and the keypad 4 is provided with screw posts 403 at corresponding positions that match the screw holes 301. The electronic control component 3 is fixed to the keypad 4 by screw connection. In order to further improve the installation progress and correct the deformation of the electronic control component sensing spring 303, the keypad 4 is provided with guide ribs 406 for guiding and correcting the electronic control component sensing spring 303.

[0045] In this embodiment, the button sensing position of the button panel uses a positioning rib structure to enhance the installation guidance and deformation correction of the spring of the electronic control component, and ensure the consistency between the panel display and the actual functional position.

[0046] Preferably, the spring sensing area 405 of the button panel 4 is partially thinned to reduce the touch sensing distance and improve the sensing accuracy, and the panel display area 407 of the button panel 4 is partially thinned to improve the light transmittance of the electronic control component display panel 304.

[0047] In this embodiment, the button panel has a partially thinned area at the button sensing position of the electronic control component to improve touch sensitivity; the display area of ​​the electronic control component has also been partially thinned to improve light transmittance, eliminating the need for the use of light-transmitting materials.

[0048] In a specific example, the rear upper cover 2 has a groove structure 201 arranged around its edge, and the shell 1 has a first limiting edge 103 that matches the groove structure 201 around its edge. The rear upper cover 2 is placed on the shell 1 by the cooperation of the groove structure 201 and the first limiting edge 103.

[0049] In this embodiment, the rear upper cover and the housing are connected by a groove structure and the first limiting edge to prevent left and right swaying.

[0050] It should be noted that while the button panel is installed on the housing, the upper rear cover is also press-fitted and fixed: the upper rear cover is placed behind the housing by the edge groove and can only move upwards. After the button panel is fixed, the upper rear cover below it is limited upwards, so the housing is completely fixed.

[0051] In a specific example, the button panel 4 is detachably fixed to the housing 1. The edge of the button panel 4 is provided with several snap-fit ​​structures 401. The housing 1 is provided with snap-fit ​​through holes 101 that match the snap-fit ​​structures 401 at the corresponding positions. The button panel 4 and the housing 1 are installed and fixed together by the snap-fit ​​structures 401 and the snap-fit ​​through holes 101.

[0052] In this embodiment, the button panel and the housing are detachably and fixedly installed by means of a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0053] Preferably, the housing 1 has an edge groove 102 around the buckle through hole 101, and the button panel 4 has a second limiting edge 402 that matches the edge groove 102 at the corresponding position. The housing 1 and the button panel 4 are installed and fixed together by the edge groove 102 and the second limiting edge 402.

[0054] In this embodiment, the edge groove cooperates with the second limiting edge to fix it, which prevents the edge of the button panel from protruding and covers the gap, thereby improving the product's appearance and stability in use.

[0055] In a specific example, a water-retaining rib 408 is provided on the lower surface of the button panel 4, and the water-retaining rib 408 cooperates with the groove 202 in the middle of the corresponding position of the upper rear cover 2 to form a waterproof area.

[0056] To prevent water splashes from penetrating the electronic control components between the button panel and the rear cover, this embodiment uses a water-blocking rib that works with the groove to form a waterproof area, completely isolating water splashes outside the groove, thereby further protecting the electronic control components inside the groove.

[0057] Example 2

[0058] To achieve the above objectives, see Figure 9 This embodiment also provides a foot bath device, including the press-fit control panel structure of the foot bath device as described above.

[0059] The foot bath device described in this embodiment has the same advantages over the prior art as the press-fit control panel structure of the foot bath device described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0060] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A press-fit control panel structure for a foot bath, characterized in that, The foot bath includes a housing (1), a button panel (4), an electronic control component (3), and a rear cover (2). The rear cover (2) has a groove (202) for installing the electronic control component (3). The button panel (4) is a full-surface structure used to cover the rear cover (2). The button panel (4) is installed and fixed on the housing (1) and simultaneously presses and fixes the rear cover (2) and the electronic control component (3). The rear cover (2) has a groove structure (201) around its edge. The housing (1) has a first limiting edge (103) around its edge that matches the groove structure (201). The rear cover (2) is placed on the housing (1) by the cooperation and locking of the groove structure (201) and the first limiting edge (103). The button panel (4) is detachably fixed to the housing (1). The edge of the button panel (4) is provided with several snap-fit ​​structures (401). The housing (1) is provided with snap-fit ​​through holes (101) that match the snap-fit ​​structures (401) at the corresponding positions. The button panel (4) and the housing (1) are installed and fixed by the snap-fit ​​structures (401) and the snap-fit ​​through holes (101). The housing (1) is provided with an edge groove (102) around the snap-fit ​​through holes (101). The button panel (4) is provided with a second limiting edge (402) that matches the edge groove (102) at the corresponding positions. The housing (1) and the button panel (4) are installed and fixed by the edge groove (102) and the second limiting edge (402).

2. The foot bath press-fit control panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic control component (3) is positioned by a pin hole structure and fixed to the button panel (4) by screws.

3. The foot bath press-fit control panel structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electronic control component (3) is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (302), and the button panel (4) is provided with a positioning pin (404) matching the positioning hole (302) for pre-installation; the electronic control component (3) is provided with a plurality of screw holes (301), and the button panel (4) is provided with a screw post (403) matching the screw hole (301) for pre-installation; the electronic control component (3) is fixed on the button panel (4) by screw connection; the button panel (4) is provided with a guide rib (406) for guiding and correcting the sensing spring (303) of the electronic control component.

4. The foot bath press-fit control panel structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The spring sensing area (405) of the button panel (4) is partially thinned to reduce the touch sensing distance and improve the sensing accuracy. The panel display area (407) of the button panel (4) is partially thinned to improve the light transmittance of the electronic control component display panel (304).

5. The foot bath press-fit control panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water-blocking rib (408) is provided on the lower surface of the button panel (4). The water-blocking rib (408) and the groove (202) in the middle of the corresponding position of the upper rear cover (2) form a waterproof area.

6. A foot bath device, characterized in that, Includes the press-fit control panel structure for a foot bath as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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