Adjustable switch for drawer booster

By designing an adjustable switch module and a movable locking device, the installation problem caused by the fixed and non-adjustable drawer pusher switch was solved, realizing convenient installation and precise docking of the drawer pusher.

CN115104868BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-02DONGGUAN DYNAMIC SOURCE ELECTROMECHANICAL TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202210050974.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-01-17
Publication Date
2026-01-02
Estimated Expiration
2042-01-17

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Technical Problem

The existing drawer pusher switch is fixed and cannot be adjusted, which makes installation difficult and requires repeated adjustments to adapt to the installation requirements of different styles of drawer cabinets.

Method used

Design an adjustable switch, which allows the position of the switch module to be adjusted by manually pulling the switch module, and the first movable gear to be locked by rotating the movable locking device to fix the position of the switch module, thereby achieving precise docking with the back panel of the drawer.

Benefits of technology

The installation process of the drawer booster is simplified, avoiding repeated adjustments due to different styles of drawer cabinets, and ensuring accurate and convenient installation.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the field of switch, in particular to an adjustable switch for drawer booster, including cover, switch module, movable locking device, wherein the side of cover is provided with installation gap, and the bottom of switch module is provided with rack, the inside of cover is provided with first movable gear engaged with rack; wherein switch module is installed through installation gap along the axis direction of rack and drives first movable gear to rotate; and one end of movable locking device extends to the inside of cover, and the end of movable locking device is clamped or separated from first movable gear by rotating movable locking device. The position of switch module is adjusted by manually pulling switch module, when the position is determined, the end of movable locking device is locked with first movable gear by rotating movable locking device, so that the rack is not movable, so the position of switch module can be fixed; that is, the distance between switch module and drawer back panel can be adjusted, so that repeated debugging during installation is avoided.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of switch, in particular to an adjustable switch for drawer booster. BACKGROUND

[0002] The drawer booster in the prior art needs to be installed inside the drawer cabinet, and then the switch on the drawer booster is pressed by the back panel of the drawer when the drawer is pushed, so that the drawer booster pushes the drawer out. However, the switch on the drawer booster in the prior art is fixed and cannot be adjusted, and the distance between the back panel of the drawer and the switch on the drawer booster is not fixed for different styles of drawer cabinets. Therefore, the position of the drawer needs to be adjusted, which makes the installation and debugging difficult and inconvenient. SUMMARY

[0003] To solve the above problems, the present application provides an adjustable switch for a drawer booster, which can adjust the position of the switch module by manually pulling the switch module. When the position is determined, the active locking device is rotated to lock the end of the first active gear, so that the rack cannot be moved, and the position of the switch module is fixed. That is, the distance between the switch module and the back panel of the drawer can be adjusted to avoid repeated debugging during installation.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present application is as follows: an adjustable switch for a drawer booster, comprising a cover, a switch module and an active locking device, wherein the side of the cover is provided with a mounting gap, and the bottom of the switch module is provided with a rack, and the inside of the cover is provided with a first active gear engaged with the rack; wherein the switch module is pulled out of the mounting gap along the axis direction of the rack and drives the first active gear to rotate; and one end of the active locking device extends into the inside of the cover, and the end of the active locking device is clamped or separated from the first active gear by rotating the active locking device.

[0005] Further, the active locking device comprises an adjusting knob outside the cover and a "J" shaped locking rod inside the cover; wherein one end of the adjusting knob extends into the cover and is connected with one end of the locking rod, and the other end of the locking rod is provided with a clamping tooth for limiting the rotation of the first active gear, and the clamping tooth is clamped or separated from the first active gear by rotating the adjusting knob.

[0006] Further, the end of the adjusting knob extending into the cover is a first connecting part, the cross section of the first connecting part is a "cross" shaped structure, and the end of the locking rod is a second connecting part, a connecting groove adapted to the connecting part is formed in the second connecting part, and the connecting part is inserted into the connecting groove to realize the assembly.

[0007] Further, the cover is internally provided with two symmetrically arranged fixed partitions, and the two fixed partitions enclose a locking groove, the locking rod is placed in the locking groove, the second connecting portion is located between the locking groove and the inner side wall of the cover, and the outer diameter of the second connecting portion is greater than the width of the locking groove.

[0008] Further, the outer side wall of the cover is provided with a first alignment mark, and the adjusting knob is provided with a second alignment mark.

[0009] Further, the switch module comprises a switch box and a control switch, wherein the switch box comprises a switch box body, a switch box body, a reset spring arranged inside the switch box body, the rack is connected with the bottom of the switch box body; one end of the reset spring is connected with the box body, and the other end is connected with the switch box body; the switch box body moves towards the switch box body and triggers the control switch inside the switch box body, and the reset spring is in a compressed state.

[0010] Further, the bottom of the switch box body is provided with a plurality of movable feet, the bottom of the switch box body is provided with a plurality of clamping holes, the switch box body passes through the clamping holes through the movable feet, and the distal end of the movable foot is provided with a clamping hook; the bottom of the switch box body is also provided with a guide column, and the bottom of the switch box body is provided with a guide hole, wherein the reset spring is sleeved on the guide column, and the guide column is movably arranged in the guide hole.

[0011] Further, the outer side wall of the bottom of the switch box body is also provided with a limiting block, and the limiting block abuts against the inner wall of the mounting gap and realizes limiting.

[0012] Further, the inner side wall of the cover is provided with a first shaft cylinder and a second shaft cylinder, the first movable gear is movably sleeved on the first shaft cylinder, and the second movable gear is movably sleeved on the second shaft cylinder, and the side of the rack away from the first movable gear is engaged with the second movable gear.

[0013] Further, it also includes a positioning cover plate, the bottom of the positioning cover plate is provided with a first positioning foot and a second positioning foot, the first positioning foot is inserted into the first shaft cylinder, the second positioning foot is inserted into the second shaft cylinder, and the positioning cover plate covers the locking rod, the rack, the first movable gear and the second movable gear.

[0014] The beneficial effect of the present application is that when the booster product is installed, it is ensured that the back panel of the drawer and the product switch in the application are in full contact, which can ensure the realization of the function. Different styles of drawers have different spaces behind them, so the position of the product installed in them needs to be confirmed. The adjustable switch of the application can adjust the position of the switch module by manually pulling the switch module. After the position is determined, the rotating locking device can be used to lock the first movable gear at the end, so that the rack cannot be moved, and the position of the switch module can be fixed. That is, the distance between the switch module and the back panel of the drawer can be adjusted to avoid repeated debugging during installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of the present application.

[0016] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of the cover in the present application.

[0017] Figure 3 is a structural diagram of the movable locking device.

[0018] Figure 4 is a structural diagram of the adjusting screw.

[0019] Figure 5 is a structural diagram of the rack and the switch module.

[0020] Figure 6 is a structural diagram of the switch box.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals: cover 1, mounting gap 11, first fixed partition plate 12, second fixed partition plate 13, locking groove 14, first shaft cylinder 15, second shaft cylinder 16, switch box 21, movable foot 211, clamping hook 2111, guide column 212, return spring 213, switch box 22, limiting block 221, rack 3, movable locking device 4, adjusting knob 41, second alignment mark 411, first connecting part 412, locking rod 42, clamping tooth 421, positioning cover plate 5, first movable gear 6, second movable gear 7. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1-6As shown, the application relates to an adjustable switch for a drawer booster, which comprises a cover 1, a switch module and a movable locking device 4, wherein a mounting gap 11 is formed in the side of the cover 1, and a rack 3 is arranged at the bottom of the switch module, and the inside of the cover 1 is provided with a first movable gear 6 engaged with the rack 3; wherein the switch module is arranged to pass through the mounting gap 11 along the axis direction of the rack 3 and drive the first movable gear 6 to rotate; and one end of the movable locking device 4 extends into the inside of the cover 1, and the end of the movable locking device 4 is clamped or separated from the first movable gear 6 by rotating the movable locking device 4.

[0023] The product in the embodiment is actually used in a matched drawer booster (authorized publication number: CN208850917U), and when the device protected in the embodiment is combined with the drawer booster, the switch module in the application is electrically connected with a PLC controller, the PLC controller controls the driving motor in the drawer booster to act when the rear panel of the drawer is pressed to the switch module, and the function of pushing the drawer is realized.

[0024] When the drawer booster product is installed, the rear panel of the drawer and the switch of the product in the application should be fully contacted to ensure that the function is realized. The space behind the drawer is different due to different styles of the drawer, and the position of the product in the space should be confirmed. The adjustable switch in the application can be manually pulled to adjust the position of the switch module, and when the position is determined, the movable locking device 4 is rotated to lock the first movable gear 6, so that the rack 3 cannot be moved, and the position of the switch module can be fixed. That is, the distance between the switch module and the rear panel of the drawer can be adjusted to avoid repeated debugging during installation.

[0025] Further, the movable locking device 4 comprises an adjusting knob 41 outside the cover 1 and a J-shaped locking rod 42 inside the cover 1; wherein one end of the adjusting knob 41 extends into the cover 1 and is connected with one end of the locking rod 42, and the other end of the locking rod 42 is provided with a catch 421 for limiting the rotation of the first movable gear 6, and the catch 421 is clamped or separated from the first movable gear 6 by rotating the adjusting knob 41. In the application, the catch 421 at the end of the J-shaped locking rod 42 is used to lock the first movable gear 6 and lock the position of the switch module, and the structure is simple and easy to operate.

[0026] Further, the adjusting knob 41 extends to one end of the cover body 1 as a first connecting part 412, the first connecting part 412 is a cross section of a "cross" structure, and one end of the locking rod 42 is a second connecting part, the second connecting part is provided with a connecting groove matched with the connecting part, and the connecting part is inserted into the connecting groove to realize the assembly. In order to realize the detachable connection between the adjusting knob 41 and the locking rod 42 through the first connecting part 412 and the second connecting part, the first connecting part 412 is a cross section of a "cross" structure, so that the first connecting part 412 and the second connecting part are prevented from slipping.

[0027] Further, the cover body 1 is provided with two symmetrical fixed partitions, i.e. a first fixed partition 12 and a second fixed partition 13, and the first fixed partition 12 and the second fixed partition 13 surround a locking groove 14, wherein the locking rod 42 is placed in the locking groove 14, the second connecting part is located between the locking groove 14 and the inner side wall of the cover body 1, and the outer diameter of the second connecting part is greater than the width of the locking groove 14. In the embodiment, the locking rod 42 is placed in the locking groove 14 to stabilize the position and prevent the left and right deviation, and the outer diameter of the second connecting part is greater than the width of the locking groove 14, and the second connecting part is located between the locking groove 14 and the inner side wall of the cover body 1, so that the upward and downward displacement of the locking rod 42 is avoided.

[0028] Further, the outer side wall of the cover body 1 is provided with a first alignment mark, and the adjusting knob 41 is provided with a second alignment mark 411. The first alignment mark and the second alignment mark 411 remind the user of the locking state or the non-locking state.

[0029] Further, the switch module comprises a switch box and a control switch, wherein the switch box comprises a switch box body 22, a switch box body 21, a reset spring 213 arranged in the switch box body 21, and the rack 3 is connected with the bottom of the switch box body 22; one end of the reset spring 213 is connected with the box body, and the other end is connected with the switch box body 21; the switch box body 21 moves towards the switch box body 22 and triggers the control switch in the switch box body 22, and the reset spring 213 is in a compressed state. Wherein, by pushing the drawer back panel, the drawer back panel moves towards the switch box body 21, thereby pushing the switch box body 21 to move towards the switch box body 22, and triggering the control switch in the switch box body 22, so that the PLC controller controls the driving motor in the drawer booster to act, thereby realizing the function of pushing the drawer. When the drawer back panel is pushed out, the switch box body 21 is pushed out again to realize reset under the spring force of the reset spring 213, waiting for the next triggering of the control switch.

[0030] Further, the bottom of the switch box body 21 is provided with a plurality of movable feet 211, the bottom of the switch box body 22 is provided with a plurality of clamping holes, the switch box body 21 passes through the clamping holes through the movable feet 211, and the end of the movable feet 211 is provided with a clamping hook 2111; the bottom of the switch box body 21 is further provided with a guide column 212, the bottom of the switch box body 22 is provided with a guide hole, wherein the reset spring 213 is sleeved on the guide column 212, and the guide column 212 is movably arranged in the guide hole.

[0031] In the specific embodiment, in order to avoid that the force of the reset spring 213 is too large to completely separate the switch box body 21 from the switch box body 22, the clamping hook 2111 at the end of the movable foot 211 is abutted at the clamping hole, and the above-mentioned situation can be avoided; in addition, the guide column 212 is arranged to ensure that the switch box body 21 moves along a specified direction and cannot be deviated.

[0032] Further, the outer side wall of the bottom of the switch box body 22 is further provided with a limiting block 221, and the limiting block 221 is abutted against the inner wall of the mounting gap 11 and limiting is realized. In the specific embodiment, the limiting block 221 is arranged to avoid that the switch box body 22 falls out of the mounting gap 11.

[0033] Further, the inside of the cover body 1 is provided with a first shaft cylinder 15 and a second shaft cylinder 16, the first movable gear 6 is movably sleeved on the first shaft cylinder 15, and the second movable gear 7 is movably sleeved on the second shaft cylinder 16, and the side, away from the first movable gear 6, of the rack 3 is engaged with the second movable gear 7. In the specific embodiment, the first movable gear 6 and the second movable gear 7 are arranged to guide the movement direction of the rack 3.

[0034] Further, the positioning cover plate 5 is further provided with a first positioning foot and a second positioning foot, the first positioning foot is inserted into the first shaft cylinder 15, the second positioning foot is inserted into the second shaft cylinder 16, and the positioning cover plate 5 covers the locking rod 42, the rack 3, the first movable gear 6 and the second movable gear 7. In the specific embodiment, the positioning cover plate covers the locking rod 42, the rack 3, the first movable gear 6 and the second movable gear 7, and can prevent the locking rod 42, the rack 3, the first movable gear 6 and the second movable gear 7 from moving in the vertical direction.

[0035] The above embodiments only describe the preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the scope of the present application, and various modifications and improvements of the technical solutions of the present application made by those skilled in the art without departing from the design spirit of the present application shall fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. An adjustable switch for a drawer pusher, characterized in that: The device includes a cover, a switch module, and a movable locking device. The cover has an installation notch on its side, and the switch module has a rack at its bottom. The cover has a first movable gear inside that meshes with the rack. The switch module extends through the installation notch along the axis of the rack and drives the first movable gear to rotate. One end of the movable locking device extends into the cover, and by rotating the movable locking device, the end of the movable locking device can engage or disengage from the first movable gear. The movable locking device includes an adjustment knob located outside the cover body and a "J"-shaped locking rod located inside the cover body; one end of the adjustment knob extends into the cover body and connects to one end of the locking rod, and the other end of the locking rod is provided with a locking tooth for restricting the rotation of the first movable gear. Rotating the adjustment knob causes the locking tooth to engage or disengage from the first movable gear. The end of the adjustment knob extending into the cover body is the first connecting part, the cross-section of which is a "+" shaped structure, and one end of the locking rod is the second connecting part, which has a connecting groove adapted to the connecting part, and the connecting part is inserted into the connecting groove to achieve fitting. The cover body is provided with two symmetrically arranged fixed partitions, and the two fixed partitions form a locking groove. The locking rod is placed in the locking groove, and the second connecting part is located between the locking groove and the inner side wall of the cover body. The outer diameter of the second connecting part is larger than the width of the locking groove. The switch module includes a switch box and a control switch. The switch box includes a switch housing, a switch housing, and a return spring disposed inside the switch housing. The rack is connected to the bottom of the switch housing. One end of the return spring is connected to the housing, and the other end is connected to the switch housing. The switch housing moves toward the switch housing and triggers the control switch located inside the switch housing, and the return spring is in a compressed state. The bottom of the switch box is provided with several movable feet, and the bottom of the switch box is provided with several locking holes. The switch box passes through the locking holes via the movable feet, and the ends of the movable feet are provided with hooks. The bottom of the switch box is also provided with a guide post, and the bottom of the switch box is provided with a guide hole. A reset spring is sleeved on the guide post, and the guide post is movably fitted into the guide hole. The outer side wall at the bottom of the switch box is also provided with a limit block, which abuts against the inner wall of the mounting notch and achieves the limit.

2. An adjustable switch for a drawer pusher according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first alignment mark is provided on the outer wall of the cover, and a second alignment mark is provided on the adjustment knob.

3. An adjustable switch for a drawer pusher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover body has a first shaft cylinder and a second shaft cylinder protruding inside. A first movable gear is movably sleeved on the first shaft cylinder, and a second movable gear is movably sleeved on the second shaft cylinder. The side of the rack away from the first movable gear meshes with the second movable gear.

4. An adjustable switch for a drawer pusher according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a positioning cover plate, the bottom of which is provided with a first positioning foot and a second positioning foot, wherein the first positioning foot is inserted into the first shaft cylinder and the second positioning foot is inserted into the second shaft cylinder, and the positioning cover plate covers the locking rod, rack, first movable gear and second movable gear.

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