Automotive switch structure and vehicles

Abstract

This invention discloses a vehicle switch structure, including a slider, a button, and a plug. The slider can be selectively assembled with the button and the plug. The slider has a first latch, the button has a first slot for inserting the first latch, and the plug has a second slot for inserting the first latch. This vehicle switch structure can reduce costs and shorten the development cycle. This invention also discloses a vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of automotive parts technology. Specifically, this invention relates to a vehicle switch structure and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] To reflect different vehicle configurations, existing automotive switches need to be made in two states on the same switch assembly: a button and a cover. When the button of the switch needs to be changed into a cover, a new mold is usually required, which results in a waste of resources. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention provides a vehicle switch structure with the aim of reducing costs.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a vehicle switch structure, including a slider, a button and a plug, wherein the slider can be selectively assembled with the button and the plug, a first buckle is provided on the slider, a first slot for the first buckle to be inserted into the button is provided on the button, and a second slot for the first buckle to be inserted into the plug is provided on the plug.

[0005] The button is made of PC.

[0006] The plug is made of PC or PC / ABS.

[0007] The vehicle switch structure also includes a housing, on which the slider is movably mounted.

[0008] The plug includes a plug body and a limiting rib disposed on the plug body, the limiting rib being in contact with the shell.

[0009] Multiple limiting ribs are provided and distributed at both ends of the plug body.

[0010] A total of five limiting ribs are provided.

[0011] The housing is provided with a second buckle, and the slider is provided with a third slot for the second buckle to be inserted.

[0012] The present invention also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned vehicle switch structure.

[0013] The automotive switch structure of the present invention can reduce costs and shorten the development cycle. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams of two structural variations of the vehicle switch structure of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the button;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the plug structure;

[0017] The markings in the above figures are as follows: 1. Slider; 2. Button; 3. Cover body; 4. Limiting rib; 5. First buckle; 6. First slot; 7. Second slot; 8. Third slot; 9. Second buckle; 10. Housing. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description of the present invention will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate several embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in the text. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and complete.

[0019] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0020] In the following implementation, the terms "first," "second," and "third" do not represent an absolute distinction in structure and / or function, nor do they represent a sequential execution order; they are merely for the convenience of description.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly associated with those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the specification of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present invention provides a vehicle switch structure, including a slider 1, a button 2 and a plug. The slider 1 can be selectively assembled with the button 2 and the plug. The slider 1 is provided with a first buckle 5, the button 2 is provided with a first slot 6 for the first buckle 5 to be inserted, and the plug is provided with a second slot 7 for the first buckle 5 to be inserted.

[0023] Specifically, such as Figure 1As shown, the automotive switch structure of the present invention also includes a housing 10, and the slider 1 is snap-fitted to the housing 10. The slider 1 and the housing 10 are made into a universal structure with different configurations; when the button 2 needs to be turned into a plug, only a small protrusion needs to be added to the structure to allow it to transition and fit with the housing 10 to make it impossible to press. Ordinary opaque and inexpensive plastic particles are used for injection molding so that it has no backlight function; in this way, a switch structure that allows the button 2 and the plug to be interchanged can be realized, reducing the price of each configuration when switching between the button 2 and the plug. At the same time, the manufacturing management is more convenient because it reduces mold development and the parts are interchangeable.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, button 2 has a hollow internal structure. During assembly (when the end cap is not installed on slider 1), button 2 is fitted onto one end of slider 1. Button 2 and slider 1 are connected by a snap-fit, making assembly and disassembly convenient. The first slot 6 is a groove provided on the inner wall surface of button 2. Two first slots 6 are provided, and the two first slots 6 are respectively provided on two opposite inner wall surfaces of button 2. The shape of the first slot 6 matches the shape of the first buckle 5. Two first buckles 5 are also provided, and the two first buckles 5 are provided on two opposite outer wall surfaces of slider 1.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the plug includes a plug body 3 and a limiting rib 4 disposed on the plug body 3. The plug body 3 has a hollow internal structure. During assembly (when the button 2 is not installed on the slider 1), the plug body 3 is fitted onto one end of the slider 1, and the plug body 3 and the slider 1 are connected by a snap-fit, making disassembly and assembly convenient. The second slot 7 is a groove provided on the inner wall surface of the plug body 3. Two second slots 7 are provided, and the two second slots 7 are respectively provided on two opposite inner wall surfaces of the plug body 3. The shape of the second slot 7 matches the shape of the first buckle 5. The shape of the plug body 3 is the same as the shape of the button 2, so it can be installed on the same type of slider 1, meeting the interchangeability requirements, thereby reducing costs and shortening the development cycle.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, multiple limiting ribs 4 are provided and distributed at opposite ends along the length of the plug body 3. The second slot 7 is located between the two ends along the length of the plug body 3. The housing 10 is fixedly mounted on the vehicle body, and the slider 1 is movably mounted on the housing 10. The slider 1 extends from the open end of the housing 10. The limiting ribs 4 are used to contact the housing 10. The end face of the limiting rib 4 contacts the open end face of the housing 10. When the plug body 3 is subjected to external pressure, the limiting ribs 4 play a limiting role, so that the plug cannot be pressed and will not move, thus preventing the slider 1 from moving.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a total of five limiting ribs 4 are provided. The limiting ribs 4 are fixedly connected to the plug body 3 and all the limiting ribs 4 extend toward the same side of the plug body 3. Two limiting ribs 4 are provided at one end of the length direction of the plug body 3, and three limiting ribs 4 are provided at the other end of the length direction of the plug body 3.

[0028] Preferably, button 2 is made of PC and is required to be translucent. The cover is made of PC or PC / ABS and is required to be opaque; the cover does not need to be translucent. When the cover is made of PC, its surface may be painted or left untreated. When the cover is made of PC / ABS, its surface may be chrome-plated.

[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a second buckle 9 is provided on the housing 10, and a third slot 8 is provided on the slider 1 for the second buckle 9 to be inserted into. The second buckle 9 is a rectangular block structure provided on the inner wall surface of the housing 10, and the third slot 8 is a rectangular groove provided on the outer wall surface of the slider 1. The slider 1 is inserted into the housing 10. The length directions of the second buckle 9 and the third slot 8 are parallel to the length direction of the slider 1. The length of the second buckle 9 is less than the length of the third slot 8. Through the cooperation of the second buckle 9 and the third slot 8, the second buckle 9 guides the slider 1 during its movement and also limits the pressing stroke of the slider 1.

[0030] The structure of the plug and button 2 is very similar, and can be achieved by finely adjusting some inserts with a mold; this avoids the cost of creating a large new mold required for traditional plugs, reduces mold costs, and also facilitates mold and product management.

[0031] The present invention also provides a vehicle including a vehicle switch structure with the above-described structure. The specific structure of this vehicle switch structure can be found in [reference needed]. Figures 1 to 3 Further details will not be elaborated here. Since the vehicle of the present invention includes the vehicle switch structure described in the above embodiments, it possesses all the advantages of the aforementioned vehicle switch structure.

[0032] The present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention to other situations without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle switch structure, comprising a slider and a button, characterized in that: It also includes a plug, the slider can be selectively assembled with the button and the plug, the slider is provided with a first buckle, the button is provided with a first slot for the first buckle to be inserted, and the plug is provided with a second slot for the first buckle to be inserted. The vehicle switch structure also includes a housing, and the slider is snap-fitted to the housing; The button has a hollow internal structure. During assembly, the button is fitted onto one end of the slider, and the button and slider are connected by a snap-fit. The first slot is a groove set on the inner wall surface of the button. Two first slots are provided, and the two first slots are respectively set on two opposite inner wall surfaces of the button. The shape of the first slot matches the shape of the first buckle. Two first buckles are also provided, and the two first buckles are set on two opposite outer wall surfaces of the slider. The plug includes a plug body and a limiting rib provided on the plug body. The plug body has a hollow internal structure. During assembly, the plug body is fitted onto one end of the slider, and the plug body and the slider are connected by a snap-fit. The second slot is a groove provided on the inner wall surface of the plug body. Two second slots are provided, and the two second slots are respectively provided on two opposite inner wall surfaces of the plug body. The shape of the second slot matches the shape of the first buckle. The shape of the plug body is the same as the shape of the button; Multiple limiting ribs are provided and distributed at opposite ends of the length direction of the plug body, and the second slot is located between the two ends of the length direction of the plug body. The housing is fixedly mounted on the vehicle body, and the slider is movably mounted on the housing. The slider extends from the open end of the housing. The limiting rib is used to contact the housing. The end face of the limiting rib contacts the open end face of the housing. When the plug body is subjected to external pressure, the limiting rib plays a limiting role, so that the plug cannot be pressed and will not move, thus preventing the slider from moving.

2. The vehicle switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button is made of PC.

3. The vehicle switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug is made of PC or PC / ABS.

4. The vehicle switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A total of five limiting ribs are provided.

5. The automotive switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a second buckle, and the slider is provided with a third slot for the second buckle to be inserted.

6. A vehicle, characterized in that: Includes the vehicle switch structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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