Knob intelligent control panel

By designing a knob intelligent control panel and combining it with a pressure sensor and a magnetic angle detection IC, the problems of the traditional knob control panel being heavy and having a poor feel are solved. The rotation switching and press confirmation functions are realized, improving the user experience.

CN115981216BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-21SHENZHEN LEXRAY SMART HOME CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202310122442.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-02-07
Publication Date
2025-10-21
Estimated Expiration
2043-02-07

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Technical Problem

Traditional knob control panels are thick, complex in structure, have a poor and single rotation feel, lack physical action feedback, and cannot meet the needs of smart home control panels.

Method used

A knob intelligent control panel was designed, which includes a ring adjustment button, screen PCBA, rotating tray, middle frame, support column, motor, motor holder and main control PCBA. Combined with pressure sensor and magnetic angle detection IC, it realizes rotation switching and press confirmation functions, and provides vibration feedback through the motor.

Benefits of technology

It is thin, has a simple structure, and provides a rich rotation feel and vibration feedback to enhance the user experience.

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Abstract

A kind of knob intelligent control panel, motor PCBA is equipped with the deformation auxiliary ring groove of promoting pressure deformation, pressure sensor for detecting pressing degree and magnetic angle detection IC for detecting rotation angle, after pressure sensor detects pressure, confirmation signal is given to main control PCBA to carry out the confirmation function of intelligent panel, and feedback signal is given to motor to make along axial positive and negative rotation vibration feedback;Magnetic angle detection IC detects the magnetic field change generated by the inductive coil of the motor rotated by the annular adjusting knob, after magnetic angle detection IC senses the position change of annular adjusting knob, switching signal is given to main control PCBA to carry out the function switching of intelligent panel.The size of motor current is controlled to control the size of motor rotation intensity, and the intensity is fed back to annular adjusting knob.The present application can switch function by rotating button and press confirmation function, can customize the rotation feeling of knob and the jerk feeling of vibration feedback, effectively improve the experience of user.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of smart homes, and in particular relates to a knob smart control panel. Background Art

[0002] Knobs are widely used in various technical fields due to their unique operating characteristics. However, most buttons only have switching functions or require other buttons to achieve confirmation functions. They are extremely inconvenient to operate and have a simple feel and feedback form.

[0003] With the development of technological applications, knobs have mainly developed into the following four forms:

[0004] Form 1: A hollow encoder is used as a rotary structure, and a damping mechanism can be provided. However, the overall structure is bulky and requires additional buttons to create a confirmation function. The structure is complex and the damping form is single.

[0005] Form 2: The entire knob module is supported by four springs, and a button is set in the middle of the rotary module for confirmation. This type of structure requires the knob module to be made very large, and the feel of pressing to confirm is extremely poor.

[0006] Form 3: A knob encoder is used as a rotary structure and combined with its own spring for function confirmation. However, this type of button with a knob function is mostly suitable for single-function buttons. If a screen needs to be added to the knob as an interactive interface, it will be limited by the small size and low strength of the device itself.

[0007] Form 4: A knob structure composed of bearings, optical tracking sensors, and linear motors. This type of structure only has a rotation switching function and a certain feedback vibration, but requires an additional button for confirmation, and the feel is monotonous.

[0008] The above four categories have the following drawbacks: Current knob-type buttons on the market are bulky, complex, have a poor and monotonous rotational feel, and often lack physical feedback. For example, on a smart home control panel, a knob might be defined as controlling functions such as scenes, lighting, dimming, curtains, air conditioning, floor heating, and fresh air. Traditional knob panels are largely incapable of meeting these requirements. With the introduction of screens, knobs can serve as human-computer interfaces, but due to product size limitations, knob screens are typically small and inconvenient for touchscreen applications. Therefore, a knob with a confirmation function is needed, allowing users to select and switch functions by rotating and confirm by pressing. Especially for smart control panels that require a European-standard base box (which is very small), the above four types of knob structures generally fail to meet these requirements. Furthermore, due to their chosen design, current knob panels are often very thick, typically around 12mm or even thicker. Panels of this thickness appear unwieldy and lack refinement, regardless of design or design changes. Summary of the Invention

[0009] To this end, the present invention provides a knob intelligent control panel to solve the problems of traditional control panels being thick, large in size, complex in structure, having a poor and single rotation feel, and most of them having no physical action feedback.

[0010] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a knob intelligent control panel, comprising a panel, a bottom frame and a control box;

[0011] The panel includes a ring-shaped adjustment button, a screen PCBA, a rotating tray, a middle frame, a support column, a motor, a motor holder, a motor PCBA, and a main control PCBA; the rotating tray is fixedly connected between the ring-shaped adjustment button and the motor; the motor, the motor PCBA, and the main control PCBA are fixedly connected to the middle frame, one end of the support column is welded to the screen PCBA, and the other end of the support column is fixed to the motor holder, and the motor, the motor PCBA, and the screen PCBA are all electrically connected to the main control PCBA; the motor PCBA is provided with a deformation auxiliary ring groove for promoting pressure deformation, a pressure sensor for detecting the pressing force, and a magnetic angle detection IC for detecting the rotation angle;

[0012] The bottom frame includes a buckling groove arranged on the edge of the bottom frame, an opening arranged on the bottom frame body, and a step arranged on the edge of the opening;

[0013] The control box includes a lower housing, a power board PCBA, and an upper housing. The lower housing is snap-fitted to the step of the bottom frame. The power board PCBA is provided with a spring ejector pin, which contacts and electrically connects with a spring contact provided on the back of the motor PCBA.

[0014] After the pressure sensor detects the pressure, it sends a confirmation signal to the MCU of the main control PCBA to perform the confirmation function of the smart panel, and sends a feedback signal to the motor to rotate forward and reverse along the axis to form vibration feedback;

[0015] The magnetic angle detection IC detects the change in magnetic field generated by the induction coil when the annular adjustment knob drives the motor to rotate. After sensing the position change of the annular adjustment knob, the magnetic angle detection IC sends a switching signal to the MCU of the main control PCBA to switch the function of the smart panel;

[0016] The magnitude of the motor current is controlled to control the magnitude of the motor rotation force, and the force is fed back to the annular adjustment knob.

[0017] As a preferred solution for the knob intelligent control panel, it also includes a button module, which includes a button and a button support. The button support is provided with at least one set of buckles and slots, and the slots are engaged with at least one set of buckling shafts provided on the middle frame.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the knob intelligent control panel, it is characterized in that at least two groups of first buckles, at least two groups of position-limiting bosses and at least one group of locking bosses are provided on a circle of annular protrusions of the rotating tray; a fixing hole is provided in the middle position of the rotating tray, and the rotating tray is connected to the motor through the fixing hole;

[0019] At least one group of annular notches is provided inside the annular adjustment button, and at least one group of limiting grooves is provided on the back of the annular adjustment button. At least one group of limiting grooves cooperates with at least one group of positioning bosses to limit positions, and at least two groups of the first buckles are buckled and connected to at least one group of annular notches.

[0020] As a preferred solution for the knob intelligent control panel, a screen cover, a display screen, a screen fixing frame, a screen PCBA, and a screen PCBA fixing plate are sequentially arranged between the annular adjustment button and the rotating tray. The screen cover is bonded to the screen fixing frame, and the screen PCBA is fixedly connected to the screen PCBA fixing plate and the screen fixing frame.

[0021] The support column is fixedly connected to an assembly formed by the screen cover, the display screen, the screen fixing frame, the screen PCBA, and the screen PCBA fixing plate, and the annular adjustment button is arranged on the periphery of the assembly and covers the screen cover.

[0022] As a preferred solution for the knob intelligent control panel, the center of the motor base is provided with a support column fixing hole for fixing the support column, a motor fixing hole for fixing the motor, and a motor base fixing hole for fixing the motor base;

[0023] The motor holder is fixedly connected to the middle frame through the motor holder fixing hole; a receiving area is provided on the back of the motor holder, and the support column passes through the support fixing hole on the motor and is fixed by gluing in the receiving area.

[0024] As a preferred solution for the knob intelligent control panel, a cover is provided between the annular adjustment button and the middle frame, a gap is reserved between the boss on the front of the cover and the annular adjustment button, and a screw hole is provided on the back of the cover for fixing the middle frame.

[0025] As a preferred solution for the knob intelligent control panel, a circle of annular lamp beads is provided on the front of the main control PCBA, and the light of the annular lamp beads passes through the gaps reserved in the knob tray.

[0026] As a preferred solution for the knob intelligent control panel, the edge of the middle frame is provided with at least one set of inclined bosses, at least one set of the inclined bosses engages with the snap-fit ​​grooves on the bottom frame to fix the middle frame, and the upper half of the front face of the middle frame is provided with an annular receiving groove for accommodating the motor, and the edge of the annular receiving groove is provided with a light-transmitting through hole;

[0027] At least one group of elastic arms is provided on the lower half of the front side of the middle frame, the buckling shaft is provided between at least one group of the elastic arms, at least one group of first buckling parts is provided on the outside of at least one group of the elastic arms, the first buckling parts are buckled with the buckles provided on the button module to connect and fix the button module, and at least one group of the elastic arms provides rebound force for the button module.

[0028] As a preferred solution for the knob intelligent control panel, the panel also includes a panel PCBA arranged in the lower half of the middle frame, and at least one group of patch buttons is provided on the panel PCBA. Indicator lights and ejector pins are provided between the patch buttons. The ejector pins contact the buttons in the button module, and the two sides of the ejector pins and the contact part of the buttons are interference fit to press the elastic arms provided on the button module; the panel PCBA is electrically connected to the main control PCBA through a provided FPC cable.

[0029] As a preferred solution for the knob intelligent control panel, the lower housing is provided with two groups of first bosses and second bosses extending from the first bosses. Two groups of second buckle positions are provided on both sides of the two groups of first bosses, and one group of the second buckle positions is provided with a second buckle portion and a third buckle portion respectively.

[0030] The power board PCBA is arranged on the first boss and is fixedly connected by fastening the second fastening portion;

[0031] The lower housing includes a "mouth"-shaped sidewall enclosure, and fastening platforms are provided at four corners of the "mouth"-shaped sidewall enclosure; the third fastening portion is fastened to the fastening platform to fixedly connect the upper housing and the lower housing;

[0032] On the other side of the lower housing base, reinforcing ribs are provided, and the reinforcing ribs are snap-fitted and limited within the openings on the bottom frame; the second fastening positions on the lower housing are fastened to the steps on the bottom frame to fixedly connect the control box and the bottom frame.

[0033] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: there are a panel, a bottom frame and a control box; the panel includes a ring-shaped adjustment button, a screen PCBA, a rotating tray, a middle frame, support columns, a motor, a motor holder, a motor PCBA and a main control PCBA; the rotating tray is fixedly connected between the ring-shaped adjustment button and the motor; the motor, the motor PCBA and the main control PCBA are fixedly connected to the middle frame, one end of the support column is welded to the screen PCBA, the other end of the support column is fixed to the motor holder, and the motor, the motor PCBA and the screen PCBA are all electrically connected to the main control PCBA; on the motor PCBA, there are a deformation auxiliary ring groove for promoting pressure deformation, a pressure sensor for detecting the pressing force and a magnetic angle detection IC for detecting the rotation angle; the bottom frame includes a fastening groove provided at the edge of the bottom frame, an opening provided on the main body of the bottom frame and a step provided at the edge of the opening; the control box includes a lower housing, a power board PCBA and an upper housing, the lower housing is fastened to the step of the bottom frame, and the power board PCBA is provided with spring top pins, and the spring top pins contact and are electrically connected to the spring contacts provided on the back of the motor PCBA. After the pressure sensor detects the pressure, it gives a confirmation signal to the MCU of the main control PCBA for the confirmation function of the intelligent panel, and gives a feedback signal to the motor to rotate forward and backward along the axis to form a vibration feedback; the magnetic angle detection IC detects the magnetic field change generated by the induction coil that drives the motor to rotate by the ring-shaped adjustment knob, and after the magnetic angle detection IC senses the position change of the ring-shaped adjustment knob, it gives a switching signal to the MCU of the main control PCBA for the function switching of the intelligent panel. The present invention has a small thickness, a simple structure and convenient assembly; and the functions can be switched by rotating the button and the confirmation function can be pressed, and the rotation feel of the knob and the jerks of the vibration feedback can be customized, effectively improving the user experience. Description of the Drawings

[0034] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only exemplary, and for those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other implementation drawings can also be obtained according to the provided drawings.

[0035] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are intended solely to complement the contents disclosed herein and to facilitate understanding and reading by persons skilled in the art. They are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention may be implemented and therefore have no substantive technical significance. Any structural modifications, changes in proportions, or adjustments in sizes, without affecting the efficacy and objectives of the present invention, shall remain within the scope of the technical contents disclosed herein.

[0036] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the knob intelligent control panel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the knob intelligent control panel provided by an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0038] Figure 3 An exploded view of the knob intelligent control panel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 4 An exploded view of the knob intelligent control panel provided by an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0040] Figure 5 The embodiment of the present invention provides Figure 4 A local map of

[0041] Figure 6 A three-dimensional diagram of a ring-shaped adjustment knob of a knob intelligent control panel provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the annular adjustment knob provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 8 A structural diagram of the motor holder of the knob intelligent control panel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 9 A structural diagram of a knob tray of a knob intelligent control panel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 10 A diagram showing the middle frame structure of the knob intelligent control panel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 11 A front view of the knob intelligent control panel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 12 The embodiment of the present invention provides Figure 11 "BB direction" view;

[0048] Figure 13A schematic diagram of the lower housing structure of the knob intelligent control panel provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the upper housing structure of the knob intelligent control panel provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 15 A three-dimensional diagram of the control box of the knob intelligent control panel provided by an embodiment of the present invention

[0051] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of the button module structure of the knob intelligent control panel provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 17 A schematic diagram of the panel PCBA of the knob intelligent control panel provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 18 A schematic diagram of the bottom frame of the knob intelligent control panel provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 19 Schematic diagram of the motor PCBA of the knob intelligent control panel provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] In the figure: 1. Panel; 11. Middle frame; 111. Snap-fit ​​shaft; 112. Elastic arm; 113. First snap-fit ​​portion; 114. Translucent through hole; 115. Annular mounting groove; 116. Inclined boss; 12. Motor PCBA; 121. Deformation auxiliary ring groove; 122. Pressure sensor; 123. Spring contact; 124. Magnetic angle detection IC; 13. Motor holder; 131. Support column fixing hole; 132. Motor fixing hole; 133. Motor holder fixing hole; 134. Accommodation interval; 14. Main control PCBA; 15. Motor; 16. Support column; 17. Cover; 18. Button module; 181. Button support; 1811. Buckle; 1812. Slot; 182. Button; 19. Knob tray; 191. Positioning boss; 192. First buckle position; 193. Limiting boss; 194. Fixing hole; 20. Screen PCBA fixing plate; 201. Screen PCBA; 202. Screen fixing frame; 203. Display screen; 204. Screen cover; 205. Annular adjustment knob; 2051. Annular notch; 2052. Limiting slot; 206. Panel PCBA; 2061. SMD button; 2062. Indicator light; 2063. Ejector pin; 2064. FPC cable; 2. Bottom frame; 21. Snap-fit ​​groove; 22. Opening; 23. Step; 3. Control box; 31. Lower shell; 311. First boss; 312. Second boss; 313. Second snap position; 314. Second snap-fitting portion; 315. Third snap-fitting portion; 32. Upper shell; 321. Side wall enclosure; 322. Reinforcement rib; 323. Snap-fit ​​platform; 33. Power board PCBA; 331. Spring ejector pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] The following describes the implementation of the present invention using specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art will readily understand the other advantages and benefits of the present invention from the disclosure herein. Obviously, the embodiments described are only a portion of the present invention, not all of it. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0057] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 7 、 Figure 8 、 Figure 9 、 Figure 10 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 12 、 Figure 13 、 Figure 14 、 Figure 15 、 Figure 16 、 Figure 17 、 Figure 18 and Figure 19 ; This embodiment provides a knob intelligent control panel, including a panel 1, a bottom frame 2 and a control box 3;

[0058] Among them, the panel 1 includes an annular adjustment button 205, a screen PCBA 201, a rotating tray 19, a middle frame 11, a support column 16, a motor 15, a motor holder 13, a motor PCBA 12 and a main control PCBA 14; the rotating tray 19 is fixedly connected between the annular adjustment button 205 and the motor 15; the motor 15, the motor PCBA 12 and the main control PCBA 14 are fixedly connected to the middle frame 11, one end of the support column 16 is welded to the screen PCBA 201, and the other end of the support column 16 is fixed to the motor holder 13, and the motor 15, the motor PCBA 12 and the screen PCBA 201 are all electrically connected to the main control PCBA 14; the motor PCBA 12 is provided with a deformation auxiliary ring groove 121 for promoting pressure deformation, a pressure sensor 122 for detecting the pressing force and a magnetic angle detection IC 124 for detecting the rotation angle;

[0059] The bottom frame 2 includes a buckling groove 21 provided on the edge of the bottom frame 2, an opening 22 provided on the main body of the bottom frame 2, and a step 23 provided on the edge of the opening 22;

[0060] Among them, the control box 3 includes a lower shell 31, a power board PCBA33 and an upper shell 32. The lower shell 31 is snap-fitted and connected to the step 23 of the bottom frame 2. The power board PCBA33 is provided with a spring ejector 331. The spring ejector 331 is in contact with the spring contact 123 provided on the back of the motor PCBA12 and is electrically connected.

[0061] Specifically, after the pressure sensor 122 detects the pressure, it sends a confirmation signal to the MCU of the main control PCBA12 to perform the confirmation function of the smart panel, and sends a feedback signal to the motor 15 to rotate forward and reverse along the axis to form vibration feedback; the magnetic angle detection IC124 detects the magnetic field changes generated by the induction coil driven by the annular adjustment knob 205 to rotate the motor 15. After the magnetic angle detection IC124 senses the position change of the annular adjustment knob 205, it sends a switching signal to the MCU of the main control PCBA12 to switch the function of the smart panel.

[0062] Among them, this embodiment also controls the magnitude of the rotation force of the motor 15 by controlling the magnitude of the current of the motor 15, and feeds back to the annular adjustment knob 205 and then to the user's hand, thereby showing different damping effects. Different display effects can be selected on the display screen 203.

[0063] Assist Figure 16In this embodiment, a button module 18 is also included. The button module 18 includes a button 182 and a button support 181. The button support 181 is provided with at least one set of buckles 1811 and slots 1812. The slots 1812 are engaged with at least one set of buckling shafts 111 provided on the middle frame 11.

[0064] Specifically, the center lines of the slot 1812 and the snap-fit ​​shaft 111 coincide with each other, and the slot 1812 of the button module 18 can perform a rocker action around the snap-fit ​​shaft 111. When a certain button 182 is pressed, the button module 18 rocks in a certain direction, and the corresponding elastic arm 112 provides a rebound force for the button module 18, which can bounce the pressed button module 18 back.

[0065] Assist Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 9 In this embodiment, at least two groups of first buckles 192, at least two groups of limiting bosses 193 and at least one group of locking bosses 191 are provided on a circle of annular protrusions of the rotating tray 19; a fixing hole 194 is provided in the middle position of the rotating tray 19, and the rotating tray 19 is connected to the motor 15 through the fixing hole 194; at least one group of annular notches 2051 is provided inside the annular adjustment button 205, and at least one group of limiting grooves 2052 is provided on the back of the annular adjustment button 205, and at least one group of limiting grooves 2052 cooperates with at least one group of locking bosses 191 to limit, and at least two groups of first buckles 192 are buckled and connected to at least one group of annular notches 2051.

[0066] Assist Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, a screen cover 204, a display screen 203, a screen fixing frame 202, a screen PCBA 201, and a screen PCBA fixing plate 20 are sequentially arranged between the annular adjustment button 205 and the rotating tray 19. The screen cover 204 is bonded to the screen fixing frame 202, and the screen PCBA 201 is fixedly connected to the screen PCBA fixing plate 20 and the screen fixing frame 202; the support column 16 is fixedly connected to the assembly formed by the screen cover 204, the display screen 203, the screen fixing frame 202, the screen PCBA 201, and the screen PCBA fixing plate 20, and the annular adjustment button 205 is arranged on the periphery of the assembly and covers the screen cover 204. A face cover 17 is provided between the annular adjustment button 205 and the middle frame 11. A gap is reserved between the boss on the front of the face cover 17 and the annular adjustment button 205. The back of the face cover 17 is provided with screw holes for fixing the connection to the middle frame 11. A circle of annular lamp beads is provided on the front of the main control PCBA 14. The light of the annular lamp beads passes through the gap reserved in the knob tray 19, which has a lighting auxiliary effect and increases the aesthetics.

[0067] Assist Figure 8In this embodiment, a support column fixing hole 131 for fixing the support column 16, a motor fixing hole 132 for fixing the motor 15, and a motor base fixing hole 133 for fixing the motor base 13 are provided in the center of the motor base 13; the motor base 13 is fixedly connected to the middle frame 11 through the motor base fixing hole 133; a receiving area 134 is provided on the back side of the motor base 13, and the support column 16 passes through the support fixing hole on the motor 15 and is fixed by glue in the receiving area 134.

[0068] Assist Figure 10 and Figure 16 In this embodiment, at least one group of inclined bosses 116 is provided on the edge of the middle frame 11, and at least one group of inclined bosses 116 is engaged with the buckling groove 21 on the bottom frame 2 to fix the middle frame 11. An annular receiving groove 115 for placing the motor 15 is provided on the upper half of the front face of the middle frame 11, and a light-transmitting through hole 114 is provided on the edge of the annular receiving groove 115; at least one group of elastic arms 112 is provided on the lower half of the front face of the middle frame 11, and a buckling shaft 111 is provided between the at least one group of elastic arms 112. At least one group of first buckling portions 113 is provided on the outer side of the at least one group of elastic arms 112, and the first buckling portions 113 are buckled with the buckles 1811 provided on the key module 18 to connect and fix the key module 18. The at least one group of elastic arms 112 provides resilience to the key module 18.

[0069] Assist Figure 17 In this embodiment, the panel 1 further includes a panel PCBA 206 disposed on the lower half of the middle frame 11. The panel PCBA 206 is provided with at least one set of patch buttons 2061. An indicator light 2062 and ejector pins 2063 are disposed between the patch buttons 2061. The ejector pins 2063 contact the buttons 182 in the button module 18. The two sides of the contact portion between the ejector pins 2063 and the buttons 182 have an interference fit, pressing against the elastic arms 112 provided on the button module 18. The panel PCBA 206 is electrically connected to the main control PCBA 14 via an FPC cable 2064. Furthermore, a conductor can be disposed on the back of the panel PCBA 206, contacting the bottom frame 2. The spring contacts 123 contact and electrically connect with the spring ejector pins 331 on the adapter board PCBA. This creates an electrical signal path between the button module 18, the conductor, the panel PCBA 206, and the bottom frame 2, thereby conducting static electricity to the ground.

[0070] Assist Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 13, in this embodiment, two groups of first bosses 311 are provided inside the lower housing 31, and second bosses 312 extending on the first bosses 311 are provided. Two groups of second buckling positions 313 are provided on both sides of the two groups of first bosses 311. A second buckling portion 314 and a third buckling portion 315 are respectively provided on one group of second buckling positions 313; the power board PCBA 33 is arranged on the first boss 311 and is fixedly connected by buckling with the second buckling portion 314; the lower housing 31 includes a "mouth"-shaped side wall enclosure 321, and buckling platforms 323 are provided at the four corners of the "mouth"-shaped side wall enclosure 321; the third buckling portion 315 is buckled with the buckling platform 323 to fixedly connect the upper housing 32 and the lower housing 31; a reinforcing rib 322 is provided on the other side of the base body of the lower housing 31, and the reinforcing rib 322 is snap-fitted and limited in the opening 22 on the bottom frame 2; the step 23 on the bottom frame 2 is buckled and connected through the second buckling position 313 on the lower housing 31 to fixedly connect the control box 3 and the bottom frame 2. The second buckling portion 314, the third buckling portion 315, and the reinforcing rib 322 can fixedly connect the lower housing 31, the power board PCBA 33, the upper housing 32, and the bottom frame 2 only by mechanical means, with a simple structure and convenient assembly.

[0071] Although the present invention has been described in detail with general descriptions and specific embodiments above, based on the present invention, some modifications or improvements can be made, which are obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, these modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention all fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A knob intelligent control panel, characterized in that: It comprises a panel (1), a bottom frame (2) and a control box (3); The panel (1) comprises an annular adjustment button (205), a screen PCBA (201), a rotating tray (19), a middle frame (11), a support column (16), a motor (15), a motor holder (13), a motor PCBA (12) and a main control PCBA (14); the rotating tray (19) is fixedly connected between the annular adjustment button (205) and the motor (15); the motor (15), the motor PCBA (12) and the main control PCBA (14) are fixedly connected to the middle frame (11 ), one end of the support column (16) is welded to the screen PCBA (201), and the other end of the support column (16) is fixed to the motor holder (13); the motor (15), the motor PCBA (12), and the screen PCBA (201) are all electrically connected to the main control PCBA (14); the motor PCBA (12) is provided with a deformation auxiliary ring groove (121) for promoting pressure deformation, a pressure sensor (122) for detecting the pressing force, and a magnetic angle detection IC (124) for detecting the rotation angle; The bottom frame (2) comprises a snap-fitting groove (21) provided on the edge of the bottom frame (2), an opening (22) provided on the main body of the bottom frame (2), and a step (23) provided on the edge of the opening (22); The control box (3) comprises a lower shell (31), a power board PCBA (33) and an upper shell (32); the lower shell (31) is snap-fitted to the step (23) of the bottom frame (2); a spring ejector pin (331) is provided on the power board PCBA (33); the spring ejector pin (331) contacts a spring contact (123) provided on the back of the motor PCBA (12) and is electrically connected; After the pressure sensor (122) detects the pressure, it sends a confirmation signal to the MCU of the main control PCBA (12) to perform the confirmation function of the smart panel, and sends a feedback signal to the motor (15) to rotate forward and backward along the axial direction to form vibration feedback; The magnetic angle detection IC (124) detects a change in the magnetic field generated by the induction coil driven by the annular adjustment knob (205) to rotate the motor (15). After sensing the position change of the annular adjustment knob (205), the magnetic angle detection IC (124) sends a switching signal to the MCU of the main control PCBA (12) to switch the function of the smart panel; The magnitude of the rotation force of the motor (15) is controlled by controlling the magnitude of the current of the motor (15), and the magnitude of the rotation force is fed back to the annular adjustment knob (205); The panel (1) further includes a panel PCBA (206) disposed in the lower half of the middle frame (11). At least one set of surface mount buttons (2061) is disposed on the panel PCBA (206). An indicator light (2062) and a thimble (2063) are disposed between the surface mount buttons (2061). The thimble (2063) contacts the button (182) in the button module (18). The two sides of the contact portion between the thimble (2063) and the button (182) are press-fitted to press the elastic arms (112) disposed on the button module (18). The panel PCBA (206) is electrically connected to the main control PCBA (14) through the disposed FPC cable (2064). Two sets of first bosses (311) and second bosses (312) extending on the first bosses (311) are disposed inside the lower housing (31). Two sets of second buckles (313) are disposed on both sides of the two sets of first bosses (311). A second buckling portion (314) and a third buckling portion (315) are respectively provided on one set of the second buckles (313). The power board PCBA (33) is disposed on the first boss (311) and is fixedly connected by buckling through the second buckling portion (314). The lower housing (31) includes a "mouth"-shaped side wall enclosure (321). Buckling platforms (323) are provided at the four corners of the "mouth"-shaped side wall enclosure (321). The third buckling portion (315) is buckled with the buckling platform (323) to fixedly connect the upper housing (32) and the lower housing (31). Reinforcing ribs (322) are provided on the other side of the base body of the lower housing (31). The reinforcing ribs (322) are snap-fitted and limited in the opening (22) on the bottom frame (2). The step (23) on the bottom frame (2) is buckled and connected through the second buckle (313) on the lower housing (31) to fixedly connect the control box (3) and the bottom frame (2).

2. The knob intelligent control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: It further includes a button module (18). The button module (18) includes a button (182) and a button support (181). At least one set of buckles (1811) and card slots (1812) are disposed on the button support (181). The card slots (1812) are snap-fitted with at least one set of buckling shafts (111) disposed on the middle frame (11).

3. The knob intelligent control panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least two sets of first buckles (192), at least two sets of limiting bosses (193) and at least one set of positioning bosses (191) are disposed on the annular protrusion of the rotating tray (19) in a circle. A fixing hole (194) is provided at the middle position of the rotating tray (19). The rotating tray (19) is connected to the motor (15) through the fixing hole (194). At least one group of annular notches (2051) is provided inside the annular adjustment button (205), and at least one group of limiting grooves (2052) is provided on the back of the annular adjustment button (205). At least one group of limiting grooves (2052) cooperates with at least one group of the locking bosses (191) for limiting, and at least two groups of the first buckling positions (192) are buckled and connected to at least one group of the annular notches (2051).

4. The knob intelligent control panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: A screen cover (204), a display screen (203), a screen fixing frame (202), a screen PCBA (201), and a screen PCBA fixing plate (20) are sequentially arranged between the annular adjustment button (205) and the rotating tray (19); the screen cover (204) is bonded to the screen fixing frame (202); and the screen PCBA (201) is fixedly connected to the screen PCBA fixing plate (20) and the screen fixing frame (202); The support column (16) is fixedly connected to an assembly formed by the screen cover (204), the display screen (203), the screen fixing frame (202), the screen PCBA (201), and the screen PCBA fixing plate (20); the annular adjustment button (205) is arranged on the periphery of the assembly and covers the screen cover (204).

5. The knob intelligent control panel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The center of the motor holder (13) is provided with a support column fixing hole (131) for fixing the support column (16), a motor fixing hole (132) for fixing the motor (15), and a motor holder fixing hole (133) for fixing the motor holder (13); The motor holder (13) is fixedly connected to the middle frame (11) through the motor holder fixing hole (133); a receiving area (134) is provided on the back of the motor holder (13); the support column (16) passes through the support fixing hole on the motor (15) and is fixed by gluing in the receiving area (134).

6. The knob intelligent control panel according to claim 5, characterized in that: A face cover (17) is provided between the annular adjustment button (205) and the middle frame (11), a gap is reserved between the boss on the front of the face cover (17) and the annular adjustment button (205), and a screw hole for fixing the face cover (17) to the middle frame (11) is provided on the back of the face cover (17).

7. The knob intelligent control panel according to claim 6, characterized in that: A circle of annular lamp beads is arranged on the front of the main control PCBA (14), and the light of the annular lamp beads passes through the gaps reserved by the rotating tray (19).

8. The knob intelligent control panel according to claim 7, characterized in that: At least one group of inclined bosses (116) is provided on the edge of the middle frame (11), and at least one group of the inclined bosses (116) is engaged with the snap-fitting grooves (21) on the bottom frame (2) to fix the middle frame (11). An annular receiving groove (115) for receiving the motor (15) is provided on the upper front portion of the middle frame (11), and a light-transmitting through hole (114) is provided on the edge of the annular receiving groove (115); At least one group of elastic arms (112) is provided on the lower half of the front face of the middle frame (11), the buckling shaft (111) is provided between the at least one group of elastic arms (112), at least one group of first buckling parts (113) is provided on the outer side of the at least one group of elastic arms (112), the first buckling parts (113) are buckled with the buckles (1811) provided on the key module (18) to connect and fix the key module (18), and the at least one group of elastic arms (112) provides the resilience of the key module (18).

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