A simple vehicle button

Abstract

The present invention discloses a simplified vehicle button, comprising a shell, a button assembly, a base and a circuit board. An assembly cavity is provided in the shell, the button assembly is plugged into the button assembly groove of the shell, a wire passing hole is provided on the base, and the circuit board is assembled in the base. By arranging a wire passing hole along the button pressing direction on the base, the signal line is connected to the circuit board along the button pressing direction, which facilitates the insertion of the signal line into the vehicle body and avoids the influence of the non-directional cable interface on the cable docking. The button can be assembled in both directions from the vehicle decorative panel, and the elastic assembly plate is arranged on the outside of the shell through an inclined surface to guide and position the opening during the insertion process, thereby avoiding the problems of long operation time and complex steps caused by bolt assembly through external threaded holes and low operation efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle button structures, in particular to a simple-installed vehicle button. Background Art

[0002] As the degree of electronicization of automobiles increases, the number of buttons inside the vehicle is gradually increasing. During the process of vehicle interior installation, most existing buttons are assembled on the vehicle by bolts with a fixing screw set on the outside of the button, and then the cable is plugged into the cable interface on the button to complete the button assembly work.

[0003] However, as the assembly of buttons of vehicle electronic equipment also takes a lot of time, with the increase of vehicle electronic equipment, the button assembly man-hours are increasing, and as the demand for additional equipment by vehicle users is increasing, it is necessary to further open assembly holes in the vehicle cab to install and assemble the buttons. The existing button modules need to rely on bolts to connect to the vehicle openings, and rely on cables to be plugged into the cable interface area that is not set in a direction on the button. The assembly is time-consuming, physically demanding, and the work efficiency is low. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To this end, it is necessary to provide a simplified vehicle button to solve the problems of the existing button module in the prior art, which needs to rely on bolts to connect to the vehicle opening and relies on the wiring harness to be plugged into the non-directional wiring harness interface area on the button, which takes a long time to assemble, consumes a lot of physical strength, and has low work efficiency.

[0005] To this end, the inventor provides a simplified vehicle button, comprising a housing button assembly, a base, and a circuit board;

[0006] An assembly cavity is provided in the housing, and a button assembly groove is provided in the assembly cavity;

[0007] The button assembly is inserted into the button assembly slot of the housing, and one end of the button assembly extends out of the housing;

[0008] The base is provided with a wire hole, which is arranged along the button pressing direction. The side of the base is provided with an elastic assembly plate extending toward the shell, one end of the elastic assembly plate is connected to the base, and the elastic assembly plate is inclined on the outer side of the shell, and the inclined surface is inclined toward the other end of the shell toward the outer side of the shell, and the inner side of the base is threadedly connected to the inner side of the shell;

[0009] The circuit board is assembled in the base and is electrically connected to the signal line through the wire hole of the base. A push switch is provided on the circuit board, and the push switch is in contact with the button assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, the button assembly includes a first button and a second button, the first button is inserted into a button assembly slot in the middle of the shell, and the second button is inserted into a button assembly slot surrounding the first button.

[0011] Furthermore, the second button includes a sleeve and an end cover, the sleeve is inserted into the button assembly groove, and the end cover is assembled at one end of the sleeve and extends out of the shell.

[0012] Furthermore, the sleeve and the end cover are fastened to each other by snap fastening.

[0013] Furthermore, a light source is provided on the circuit board, the light source faces the end cover, and a light-transmitting area is provided on the end cover.

[0014] Furthermore, the side assembly plate groove of the shell is provided, and the elastic assembly plate of the base is arranged in the assembly plate groove on the side facing the shell.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a limit block, which is assembled in the button assembly groove, and the first button and the second button are provided with protrusions adapted to the button assembly groove.

[0016] Furthermore, the other end of the elastic assembly plate is provided with a stepped positioning groove.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a positioning pin and a positioning hole, the positioning pin is arranged on the inner side of the base, the positioning hole is arranged on the inner side of the shell, and the size of the positioning pin is adapted to the size of the positioning hole.

[0018] Different from the existing technology, the above technical solution has the following advantages: by setting a wire hole on the base along the direction of button pressing, the signal line is connected to the circuit board along the direction of button pressing, which makes it convenient to insert the signal line into the vehicle body, and avoids the non-directional cable interface affecting the docking of the cable. The button can be assembled in both directions of the vehicle decorative panel, and the elastic assembly plate is set on the outside of the shell through an inclined surface to guide and position the opening during the insertion process, avoiding the problems of long operation time and complex steps caused by bolt assembly through external threaded holes and low operation efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a simple vehicle button in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic side structural diagram of a simplified vehicle button according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a simple vehicle button in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of a simple vehicle button in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Description of reference numerals:

[0024] 10. Housing;

[0025] 11. Assembly cavity; 12. Button assembly groove; 13. Assembly plate groove;

[0026] 14. Limit block;

[0027] 20. Button component;

[0028] 21. First button; 22. Second button; 23. Sleeve; 24. End cap;

[0029] 25. Buckle;

[0030] 30. Base;

[0031] 31. Wire hole; 32. Elastic assembly plate; 33. Positioning groove; 34. Positioning pin;

[0032] 40. Circuit board;

[0033] 41. Press switch; 42. Light source. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to explain the technical content, structural features, achieved objectives and effects of the technical solution in detail, the following is a detailed description in conjunction with specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0035] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 4This embodiment discloses a simplified vehicle button, comprising a housing 10, a button assembly 20, a base 30, and a circuit board 40. The housing 10 defines an assembly cavity 11, and a button assembly slot 12 is disposed within the assembly cavity 11. The number of button assembly slots 12 may be one or more (in this embodiment, five button assembly slots are selected, one of which is located at the center of the assembly cavity 11, and the remaining four button assembly slots are disposed around the center button assembly slot). The button assembly 20 is inserted into the button assembly groove 12 of the housing 10. The button assembly 20 includes a first button 21 and a second button 22. The first button 21 is inserted into the button assembly groove 12 at the center position of the housing 10 (i.e., the middle of the housing). The second button 22 includes a sleeve 23 and an end cover 24. The sleeve 23 is inserted into the button assembly groove 12 surrounding the first button 21. A buckle 25 is provided on the side of the end cover 24 facing the sleeve 23. A protrusion that matches the buckle 25 is provided on the inner side of the sleeve 23. The end cover 24 is assembled on the protrusion of the sleeve 23 through the buckle 25. The cross-sectional area of ​​the end cover 24 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the sleeve 23. The cover surface of the end cover 24 is exposed to the housing 10. A wire hole 31 is provided on the base 30. The wire hole 31 is provided on the base 30. 1 is opened along the pressing direction of the button assembly 20. The side of the base 30 is provided with an elastic assembly plate 32 extending toward the housing 10. One end of the elastic assembly plate 32 is connected to the base 30. The outer side surface of the elastic assembly plate 32 is an inclined surface, and the other end of the inclined surface is inclined toward the outside of the housing 10. The inside of the housing 10 is provided with a threaded hole. The inside of the base 30 is threadedly connected to the housing 10 by bolts. The circuit board 40 is assembled on the inside of the base 30 and is arranged in the assembly cavity 11. The signal line is electrically connected to the circuit board 40 through the wire hole 31 of the base 30. The circuit board 40 is provided with a press switch 41. The press switch 41 contacts one end of the first button 21 of the button assembly 20 and one end of the sleeve 23.

[0036] According to the above structure, during the assembly of the simplified vehicle button, the first button is inserted into the button assembly slot in the middle of the housing, with the end of the first button exposed from the housing. The sleeve of the second button is inserted into the button assembly slot surrounding the first button's assembly slot in the housing. The end cap is secured to the sleeve via a snap-fit ​​connection, with the end cap exposed from the housing. By providing a separate structure for the end cap and sleeve of the second button, the button's pressing area is increased. Compared to a single, integral button structure, the sleeve, which is smaller than the button assembly slot, can accommodate tolerances generated during the manufacturing process of the housing and button assembly slot, avoiding noticeable gaps in the button's pressing area, making the button's surface more aesthetically pleasing, and preventing a deformed button assembly slot from squeezing the end of the second button and affecting pressing. A circuit board is placed on the base, with one end of the signal line electrically connected to the circuit board and the other end extending out of the base in the direction of the wire hole, toward the button's pressing direction. The base is connected to each other through threaded holes and screws provided on the inner side of the shell, so that the circuit board is assembled in the assembly cavity between the shell and the base. The push switch on the circuit board contacts the first button and the sleeve. The first button and the sleeve may be provided with a bracket on the end facing the push switch to contact the push switch. During the assembly process of the button, the signal line is extended into the vehicle along the pressing direction of the button, which is also the assembly direction of the button, and docked with the corresponding interface. The entire body formed by the shell and the base is then inserted into the corresponding assembly hole of the vehicle. The elastic assembly plate is guided by the inclined surface toward the outside of the shell. When passing through the decorative panel, the inclined surface guides the elastic assembly plate toward the side of the shell, allowing the button to pass through the assembly slot. After the elastic assembly plate passes through the vehicle assembly hole, the end of the elastic assembly plate is fixed in the assembly hole. The built-in threaded structure of the simple vehicle button avoids interference with the vehicle assembly hole during the button assembly process, which would otherwise cause the button to be removed from the inner decorative panel for threaded fixation. The button's signal line can be conveniently inserted into the vehicle body, avoiding the influence of the non-directional cable interface on the cable connection. The button can be assembled in both directions of the vehicle decorative panel, and the elastic assembly plate is arranged on the outside of the shell through an inclined surface to guide and position the opening during the insertion process, avoiding the problems of long operation time and complex steps caused by bolt assembly through external threaded holes and low work efficiency.

[0037] See also Figure 1 In certain preferred embodiments, the end of the first button 21 and the end cap 24 of the second button 22 are provided with light-transmitting areas. These areas can be painted over with a transparent member or a separate transparent member can be used to allow for light-transmitting operation. A light source 42, which can be an LED, is provided on the circuit board 40. This light source is directed toward the end of the first button 21 and the end cap 24 of the second button 22, facilitating indication of the button's on / off status and in low-visibility environments.

[0038] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 4In certain preferred embodiments, the housing 10 has a side mounting plate groove 13, and the elastic mounting plate 32 of the base 30 is disposed within the mounting plate groove 13 on the side facing the housing 10. By providing the mounting plate groove, the elastic mounting plate can enter the mounting plate groove when the simple vehicle button is inserted into the vehicle, preventing interference with the vehicle mounting hole from the outside of the housing during assembly, thereby improving assembly efficiency of the simple vehicle button.

[0039] See also Figure 1 In some preferred embodiments, a limit block 14 is further included. The limit block 14 is assembled in the button assembly groove 12. The first button 21 and the second button 22 are provided with protrusions that match the button assembly groove 12. By providing the button assembly groove and the protrusions that match therewith, the movement stroke of the first button and the second button can be limited.

[0040] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 4 In certain preferred embodiments, one end of the elastic mounting plate 32 is connected to the housing 10, and the other end, facing the first and second buttons 21 and 22, is provided with a stepped positioning groove 33. By providing the stepped positioning groove, when the simple vehicle button is assembled on the vehicle, the stepped end of the elastic mounting plate can adapt to the tolerance of the vehicle's mounting hole, and the elastic force of the elastic mounting plate can be used to tightly fit the vehicle's mounting hole, thereby improving the fixed stability after insertion.

[0041] See also Figure 1 In certain preferred embodiments, a positioning pin 34 and a positioning hole are further included. The positioning pin 34 is provided on the inner side of the base 30, and the positioning hole is provided on the inner side of the housing 10. The size of the positioning pin 34 is adapted to the size of the positioning hole. By providing the positioning pin and the positioning hole, it is convenient to position the housing and the base during assembly. In other embodiments, the positioning pin can be a metal structure. The positioning pin passes through the circuit board and is connected to the positioning hole of the housing. The positioning pin is electrically connected to the circuit board and is connected to the signal line. By providing the positioning pin with a metal structure and passing it through the circuit board, it is convenient to electrically connect the circuit board during positioning, facilitate the setting of the signal input and output ends of the signal line, and improve the functional expandability of the simple vehicle button.

[0042] In some preferred embodiments, the buttons may also be arranged in an array, a array, or a ring.

[0043] It should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described herein, this does not limit the scope of patent protection of the present invention. Therefore, based on the innovative concept of the present invention, changes and modifications to the embodiments described herein, or equivalent structural or equivalent process transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings, and direct or indirect application of the above technical solutions to other related technical fields, are all included in the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A simple vehicle button, characterized in that: Includes a housing, a button assembly, a base, and a circuit board; An assembly cavity is provided in the housing, and a button assembly groove is provided in the assembly cavity; The button assembly is inserted into the button assembly groove of the housing, and one end of the button assembly extends out of the housing. The button assembly includes a first button and a second button. The first button is inserted into the button assembly groove in the middle of the housing, and the second button is inserted into the button assembly groove surrounding the first button. The second button includes a sleeve and an end cover. The sleeve is inserted into the button assembly groove, and the end cover is assembled at one end of the sleeve and extends out of the housing. The sleeve and the end cover are buckled with each other by a buckle, and a protrusion that adapts to the buckle is provided on the inner side of the sleeve; The base is provided with a wire hole, which is arranged along the button pressing direction. The side of the base is provided with an elastic assembly plate extending toward the shell. One end of the elastic assembly plate is connected to the base. The outer side surface of the elastic assembly plate is an inclined surface, and the inclined surface is inclined toward the outer side of the shell toward the other end of the shell. The inner side of the base is threadedly connected to the inner side of the shell. The circuit board is assembled in the base, arranged in the assembly cavity, and electrically connected to the signal line through the wire hole of the base. A press switch is provided on the circuit board, and the press switch is in contact with the button assembly.

2. The simplified vehicle button according to claim 1, characterized in that: A light source is provided on the circuit board, and the light source faces the end cover, and a light-transmitting area is provided on the end cover.

3. The simplified vehicle button according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side assembly plate groove of the shell, the elastic assembly plate of the base is arranged in the assembly plate groove on the side facing the shell.

4. The simplified vehicle button according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting block, which is assembled in the button assembly groove. The first button and the second button are provided with protrusions that are adapted to the button assembly groove.

5. The simplified vehicle button according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the elastic assembly plate is provided with a stepped positioning groove.

6. The simplified vehicle button according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a positioning pin and a positioning hole. The positioning pin is arranged on the inner side of the base, and the positioning hole is arranged on the inner side of the shell. The size of the positioning pin is adapted to the size of the positioning hole.

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