A switch structure and a tailgate

By designing a switch structure including elastic protective sleeve ring, insertion rod, retraction plate and engagement groove, the problem of accidental contact of the vehicle tail plate switch control device is solved, the operation safety is improved, and the occurrence of safety accidents is prevented.

CN116118640BActive Publication Date: 2025-06-24JIANGSU TE NENG DING SPECIAL EQUIP MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202211542406.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-12-02
Publication Date
2025-06-24
Estimated Expiration
2042-12-02

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Technical Problem

The switch control devices of the existing car tail plate are directly exposed to the external environment, which are easily touched or operated by non-operators, resulting in safety accidents.

Method used

A switch structure is designed to limit multiple control buttons through the coordination of the elastically-set protective sleeve and the insertion rod, and limit the protective sleeve through the coordination of the elastically-set resistor plate and the engagement groove to prevent non-operators from accidentally touching the starting tail plate.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents non-operators from accidentally touching the starter tail plate, improves operational safety, and avoids safety accidents caused by misoperation.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of tailgates, and specifically to a switch structure and a tailgate, comprising: a switch control device, a key base plate being fixedly arranged on the upper surface, and a control key being arranged on the upper surface of the key base plate; a protective collar being inserted into a clearance groove, and the clearance groove being arranged on the upper surface of the key base plate; a supporting plate, one end of which is inserted into a snap-fitting groove, and the snap-fitting groove being arranged on the outer side wall of the protective collar; the beneficial effect is: through the cooperation of the elastically arranged protective collar and the insertion rod, multiple groups of control keys are limited, and at the same time, through the cooperation of the elastically arranged supporting plate and the snap-fitting groove, the protective collar is limited. When the protective collar is limited by the supporting plate, the control key cannot be pressed due to the obstruction of the insertion rod, thereby preventing non-operating personnel from accidentally starting the tailgate.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of tailgates, in particular to a switch structure and a tailgate. Background Art

[0002] Tail lift is also called car lifting tail lift, car loading and unloading tail lift, lifting tail lift, hydraulic car tail lift, truck tail lift. It is a hydraulic lifting and unloading equipment powered by on-board batteries installed at the rear of trucks and various vehicles. Tail lifts can be classified into: cantilever tail lift, vertical tail lift, rocker tail lift, folding tail lift. As a vehicle loading and unloading tool, the tail lift can greatly improve the efficiency and convenience of loading and unloading.

[0003] For the convenience of operation, the switch control device of the tailgate is usually fixed directly on the outer surface of the fixed support plate of the tailgate to achieve the purpose of convenient operation. However, since the switch control device is directly exposed to the external environment, it is easy to be accidentally touched or misoperated by non-operating personnel, thereby issuing abnormal instructions to the tailgate and causing safety accidents. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a switch structure and a tailgate to solve the problems mentioned in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a switch structure, the switch structure comprising:

[0006] A switch control device, wherein a key bottom plate is fixedly arranged on the upper surface of the switch control device, and a control key is arranged on the upper surface of the key bottom plate;

[0007] A protective collar is inserted into the inside of the clearance groove, and the clearance groove is arranged on the upper surface of the key bottom plate;

[0008] The supporting plate has one end inserted in the clamping groove, and the clamping groove is arranged on the outer side wall of the protective collar.

[0009] Preferably, the switch control device is fixedly arranged at the center position of the inner side wall of the tailgate fixing support plate, and a control box is arranged on one side of the switch control device, the control box is fixedly arranged on the inner side wall of the tailgate fixing support plate, the control box is electrically connected to the switch control device, a tailgate is arranged at the front end of the control box, the control box and the tailgate are electrically connected, and the switch control device controls the tailgate through the control box.

[0010] Preferably, a button base plate is fixedly arranged at the center position of the upper surface of the switch control device. The size of the button base plate matches the size of the switch control device. A plurality of control buttons are arranged on the upper surface of the button base plate. The plurality of control buttons are evenly and symmetrically distributed, and the control buttons are electrically connected to the button base plate. Limiting grooves are formed at the center positions of the side walls of the plurality of control buttons.

[0011] Preferably, a relief groove is formed on the outer side of the upper surface of the button base plate. The size of the relief groove matches the size of the button base plate. A protective sleeve ring is inserted into the relief groove. The size of the protective sleeve ring matches the internal size of the relief groove. A first return spring is arranged inside the relief groove. The first return spring is fixedly arranged between the inner wall of the relief groove and the lower end surface of the protective sleeve ring.

[0012] Preferably, a plurality of the first return springs are provided. The plurality of first return springs are evenly and symmetrically distributed. The protective sleeve ring is elastically inserted into the relief groove through the plurality of first return springs. A plug rod is fixedly arranged at the center position of the inner side wall of the protective sleeve ring. A plurality of plug rods are provided. The positions of the plurality of plug rods correspond to the positions of the plurality of control buttons. One end portions of the plurality of plug rods away from the protective sleeve ring are respectively inserted into the plurality of limiting grooves. The internal size of the limiting groove matches the size of the plug rod.

[0013] Preferably, the engaging groove is formed at the center-symmetric position of the outer bottom of the protective sleeve ring. Two engaging grooves are formed. The two engaging grooves are evenly and symmetrically distributed up and down. One end portion of a holding plate is inserted into one of the engaging grooves. The end size of the holding plate matches the internal size of the engaging groove. The end portion of the holding plate away from the engaging groove is inserted into the first receiving groove. The first receiving groove is formed inside the switch control device. The internal size of the first receiving groove matches the end size of the holding plate.

[0014] Preferably, a second return spring is arranged inside the first receiving groove. The second return spring is fixedly arranged between the side wall of the holding plate and the inner wall of the first receiving groove. A plurality of the second return springs are provided. The plurality of second return springs are evenly and symmetrically distributed. The holding plate is elastically inserted into the first receiving groove through the plurality of second return springs. A groove is formed at the center position of the upper surface of the holding plate. The groove is in an inclined state.

[0015] Preferably, a counterbore is formed on the upper surface of the first receiving groove. The counterbore penetrates through the switch control device. A connecting plate is inserted into the counterbore. The size of the connecting plate matches the internal size of the counterbore. A through hole is formed at the center position of the side wall of the connecting plate. A support rod is inserted into the through hole. The size of the support rod matches the internal size of the through hole. The two end portions of the support rod are respectively inserted into the two side walls of the counterbore on both sides. The connecting plate is rotatably arranged inside the counterbore through the support rod.

[0016] Preferably, a second storage groove is formed at the center of one end of the connecting plate close to the abutting plate. A clamping plate is inserted into the second storage groove. The size of the clamping plate matches the internal size of the second storage groove. A third return spring is arranged inside the second storage groove. The third return spring is fixedly arranged between the top of the clamping plate and the inner wall of the second storage groove. There are multiple groups of the third return springs, and the multiple groups of the third return springs are evenly and symmetrically distributed. The clamping plate is elastically inserted into the second storage groove through the multiple groups of the third return springs. The size of one end of the clamping plate away from the third return spring matches the internal size of the groove. Slide grooves are formed at the center positions of the upper and lower side walls of the clamping plate. Sliders are respectively slidably arranged inside the two slide grooves. The size of the sliders matches the internal size of the slide grooves. The two sliders are respectively fixedly arranged on the upper and lower side walls inside the second storage groove.

[0017] A tail plate includes the above-mentioned switch structure.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0019] For the switch structure and the tail plate provided by the present invention, through the cooperation of the elastically arranged protective sleeve ring and the insertion rod, the multiple control buttons are limited. At the same time, through the cooperation of the elastically arranged abutting plate and the engaging groove, the protective sleeve ring is limited. When the protective sleeve ring is limited by the abutting plate, the control buttons cannot be pressed under the block of the insertion rod, preventing non-operators from accidentally touching and starting the tail plate. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the switch control device and the protective sleeve ring of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 The enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at A in

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the switch control device of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the protective sleeve ring of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the switch control device of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 It is Figure 6 The enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at B in

[0027] Figure 8Schematic diagram of the connection structure between the connecting plate and the clamping plate of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping plate of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting plate of the present invention.

[0030] In the figure: fixed support plate 1 of the rear tail plate, rear tail plate 2, control box 3, switch control device 4, control button 5, protective sleeve ring 6, insertion rod 7, limit groove 8, sinking groove 9, connecting plate 10, relief groove 11, first return spring 12, button bottom plate 13, engaging groove 14, abutting plate 15, first storage groove 16, second return spring 17, support rod 18, groove 19, through hole 20, clamping plate 21, second storage groove 22, third return spring 23, sliding groove 24, slider 25. Detailed implementation manners

[0031] In order to clearly and completely describe the purpose, technical solution of the present invention, and make the advantages more clear and understandable, the following further details the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments, and are only used to explain the embodiments of the present invention, not to limit the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] Embodiment 1

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 - 10 , the present invention provides a technical solution: a switch structure, the switch structure includes:

[0034] A switch control device 4, a button bottom plate 13 is fixedly arranged on the upper surface of the switch control device 4, and a control button 5 is arranged on the upper surface of the button bottom plate 13; a protective sleeve ring 6, the protective sleeve ring 6 is inserted into the inside of the relief groove 11, and the relief groove 11 is opened on the upper surface of the button bottom plate 13; an abutting plate 15, one end of the abutting plate 15 is inserted into the inside of the engaging groove 14, and the engaging groove 14 is opened on the outer side wall of the protective sleeve ring 6;

[0035] Through the cooperation of the elastically arranged protective sleeve ring 6 and the insertion rod 7, the multiple control buttons 5 are limited, and at the same time, through the cooperation of the abutting plate 15 and the engaging groove 14, the protective sleeve ring 6 is limited. When the protective sleeve ring 6 is limited by the abutting plate 15, the control button 5 cannot be pressed under the block of the insertion rod 7.

[0036] Embodiment 2

[0037] On the basis of the first embodiment, in order to limit the control button 5, the switch control device 4 is fixedly arranged at the central position of the inner side wall of the tailgate fixed support plate 1, and a control box 3 is arranged on one side of the switch control device 4. The control box 3 is fixedly arranged on the inner side wall of the tailgate fixed support plate 1. The control box 3 is electrically connected to the switch control device 4. The front end of the control box 3 is provided with a tailgate 2. The control box 3 and the tailgate 2 are electrically connected. The switch control device 4 controls the tailgate 2 through the control box 3. A button bottom plate 13 is fixedly arranged at the central position of the upper surface of the switch control device 4. The size of the button bottom plate 13 matches the size of the switch control device 4. A plurality of groups of control buttons 5 are arranged on the upper surface of the button bottom plate 13. The plurality of groups of control buttons 5 are evenly and symmetrically distributed. The control buttons 5 are electrically connected to the button bottom plate 13. Limiting grooves 8 are opened at the central positions of the side walls of the plurality of groups of control buttons 5. A relief groove 11 is opened on the outer side of the upper surface of the button bottom plate 13. The size of the relief groove 11 matches the size of the button bottom plate 13. A protective sleeve ring 6 is inserted into the relief groove 11. The size of the protective sleeve ring 6 matches the inner size of the relief groove 11. A first return spring 12 is arranged inside the relief groove 11. The first return spring 12 is fixedly arranged between the inner wall of the relief groove 11 and the lower end surface of the protective sleeve ring 6. A plurality of groups of first return springs 12 are arranged. The plurality of groups of first return springs 12 are evenly and symmetrically distributed. The protective sleeve ring 6 is elastically inserted into the relief groove 11 through the plurality of groups of first return springs 12. A plug rod 7 is fixedly arranged at the central position of the inner side wall of the protective sleeve ring 6. A plurality of groups of plug rods 7 are arranged. The positions of the plurality of groups of plug rods 7 correspond to the positions of the plurality of groups of control buttons 5. One end of each of the plurality of groups of plug rods 7 away from the protective sleeve ring 6 is respectively inserted into the plurality of groups of limiting grooves 8. The inner size of the limiting groove 8 matches the size of the plug rod 7.

[0038] Embodiment Three

[0039] On the basis of the second embodiment, in order to achieve the limit of the protective sleeve ring 6, the engaging groove 14 is opened at the symmetric position of the outer bottom center of the protective sleeve ring 6, and two groups of engaging grooves 14 are opened. The two groups of engaging grooves 14 are evenly and symmetrically distributed up and down, and one end of the abutting plate 15 is inserted into one of the engaging grooves 14. The size of the end of the abutting plate 15 matches the size inside the engaging groove 14. The end of the abutting plate 15 away from the engaging groove 14 is inserted into the first receiving groove 16. The first receiving groove 16 is opened inside the switch control device 4. The size inside the first receiving groove 16 matches the size of the end of the abutting plate 15. A second return spring 17 is arranged inside the first receiving groove 16. The second return spring 17 is fixedly arranged between the side wall of the abutting plate 15 and the inner wall of the first receiving groove 16, and multiple groups of second return springs 17 are arranged. The multiple groups of second return springs 17 are evenly and symmetrically distributed. The abutting plate 15 is elastically inserted into the first receiving groove 16 through the multiple groups of second return springs 17, and a groove 19 is opened at the center position of the upper surface of the abutting plate 15. The groove 19 is in an inclined state.

[0040] Embodiment 4

[0041] On the basis of the third embodiment, in order to achieve the reciprocating movement of the abutting plate 15, so as to insert different groups of engaging grooves 14, a sunk groove 9 is opened on the upper surface of the first receiving groove 16. The sunk groove 9 penetrates the switch control device 4, and a connecting plate 10 is inserted into the sunk groove 9. The size of the connecting plate 10 matches the size inside the sunk groove 9. A through hole 20 is opened at the center position of the side wall of the connecting plate 10. A support rod 18 is inserted into the through hole 20. The size of the support rod 18 matches the size inside the through hole 20. The two ends of the support rod 18 are respectively inserted into the two side walls inside the sunk groove 9. The connecting plate 10 is rotatably arranged inside the sunk groove 9 through the support rod 18. A second receiving groove 22 is opened at the center position of the end of the connecting plate 10 close to the abutting plate 15. A clamping plate 21 is inserted into the second receiving groove 22. The size of the clamping plate 21 matches the size inside the second receiving groove 22, and a third return spring 23 is arranged inside the second receiving groove 22. The third return spring 23 is fixedly arranged between the top of the clamping plate 21 and the inner wall of the second receiving groove 22. Multiple groups of third return springs 23 are arranged. The multiple groups of third return springs 23 are evenly and symmetrically distributed. The clamping plate 21 is elastically inserted into the second receiving groove 22 through the multiple groups of third return springs 23, and the size of the end of the clamping plate 21 away from the third return spring 23 matches the size inside the groove 19. Slide grooves 24 are opened at the center positions of the upper and lower side walls of the clamping plate 21. Sliders 25 are respectively slidably arranged inside the two slide grooves 24. The size of the sliders 25 matches the size inside the slide grooves 24. The two sliders 25 are respectively fixedly arranged on the upper and lower side walls inside the second receiving groove 22.

[0042] In use, the control box 3 is controlled by pressing the control button 5. Then, the control box 3 emits a signal to control the lifting and flipping of the rear tailgate 2. When it is necessary to press the control button 5, first release the limit of the protective sleeve ring 6 on the control button 5. When releasing, push the connecting plate 10 to one side. The other end of the connecting plate 10 will push the abutting plate 15 to one side. During the pushing process, the clamping plate 21 contracts into the interior of the second receiving groove 22. When the end of the abutting plate 15 is no longer inserted into the engaging groove 14, squeeze the protective sleeve ring 6 downward. When the protective sleeve ring 6 moves down to a suitable position, cancel the acting force on the connecting plate 10. Under the action of the second return spring 17, the abutting plate 15 is inserted into another group of engaging grooves 14 to complete the limit of the protective sleeve ring 6. At this time, the insertion rod 7 will no longer limit the control button 5, and the control button 5 can be operated by pressing it.

[0043] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A switch structure, characterized in that: The switch structure comprises: A switch control device (4), wherein a key base plate (13) is fixedly disposed on the upper surface of the switch control device (4), and a control key (5) is disposed on the upper surface of the key base plate (13); A protective collar (6), the protective collar (6) being inserted into the interior of a clearance groove (11), wherein the clearance groove (11) is provided on the upper surface of the key bottom plate (13); A supporting plate (15), one end of which is inserted into the interior of the engaging groove (14), and the engaging groove (14) is provided on the outer side wall of the protective collar (6); At the center position of the upper surface of the switch control device (4), a button base plate (13) is fixedly arranged. The size of the button base plate (13) matches the size of the switch control device (4). On the upper surface of the button base plate (13), multiple groups of control buttons (5) are arranged. The multiple groups of control buttons (5) are evenly and symmetrically distributed, and the control buttons (5) are electrically connected to the button base plate (13). At the center position of the side wall of each group of control buttons (5), a limiting groove (8) is opened; at the center position of the inner side wall of the protective sleeve ring (6), a plug rod (7) is fixedly arranged. There are multiple groups of plug rods (7), and the positions of the multiple groups of plug rods (7) correspond to the positions of the multiple groups of control buttons (5). One end of each group of plug rods (7) away from the protective sleeve ring (6) is respectively inserted into the multiple groups of limiting grooves (8). The internal size of the limiting groove (8) matches the size of the plug rod (7); engaging grooves (14) are opened at the center symmetric position of the outer bottom of the protective sleeve ring (6), and there are two groups of engaging grooves (14). The two groups of engaging grooves (14) are evenly and symmetrically distributed up and down. One end of a holding plate (15) is inserted into one of the engaging grooves (14). The end size of the holding plate (15) matches the internal size of the engaging groove (14). The end of the holding plate (15) away from the engaging groove (14) is inserted into the first receiving groove (16). The first receiving groove (16) is opened inside the switch control device (4). The internal size of the first receiving groove (16) matches the end size of the holding plate (15); at the center position of the upper surface of the holding plate (15), a groove (19) is opened. The groove (19) is in an inclined state; a sunk groove (9) is opened on the upper surface of the first receiving groove (16). The sunk groove (9) penetrates the switch control device (4). A connecting plate (10) is inserted into the sunk groove (9). The size of the connecting plate (10) matches the internal size of the sunk groove (9). At the center position of the side wall of the connecting plate (10), a through hole (20) is opened. A support rod (18) is inserted into the through hole (20). The size of the support rod (18) matches the internal size of the through hole (20). The two ends of the support rod (18) are respectively inserted into the two side walls on the inner side of the sunk groove (9). The connecting plate (10) is rotatably arranged in the sunk groove (9) through the support rod (18);A second receiving groove (22) is provided at the central position of one end of the connecting plate (10) close to the abutting plate (15). A clamping plate (21) is inserted into the inside of the second receiving groove (22). The size of the clamping plate (21) matches the internal size of the second receiving groove (22). A third return spring (23) is provided inside the second receiving groove (22). The third return spring (23) is fixedly arranged between the top of the clamping plate (21) and the inner wall of the second receiving groove (22). Multiple groups of the third return springs (23) are provided, and the multiple groups of the third return springs (23) are evenly and symmetrically distributed. The clamping plate (21) is elastically inserted into the inside of the second receiving groove (22) through the multiple groups of the third return springs (23). The size of the end of the clamping plate (21) away from the third return spring (23) matches the internal size of the groove (19). Sliding grooves (24) are provided at the central positions of the upper and lower side walls of the clamping plate (21). Sliders (25) are respectively slidably arranged inside the two sliding grooves (24). The size of the slider (25) matches the internal size of the sliding groove (24). The two sliders (25) are respectively fixedly arranged on the upper and lower side walls inside the second receiving groove (22).; 2. The switch structure according to claim 1, wherein: The switch control device (4) is fixedly arranged at the center position of the inner side wall of the tailgate fixing support plate (1), and a control box (3) is arranged on one side of the switch control device (4). The control box (3) is fixedly arranged on the inner side wall of the tailgate fixing support plate (1), the control box (3) is electrically connected to the switch control device (4), a tailgate (2) is arranged at the front end of the control box (3), the control box (3) and the tailgate (2) are electrically connected, and the switch control device (4) controls the tailgate (2) through the control box (3).

3. A switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clearance groove (11) is provided on the outer side of the upper surface of the key bottom plate (13), the size of the clearance groove (11) matches the size of the key bottom plate (13), and a protective collar (6) is inserted and arranged inside the clearance groove (11), the size of the protective collar (6) matches the inner size of the clearance groove (11), and a first return spring (12) is arranged inside the clearance groove (11), and the first return spring (12) is fixedly arranged between the inner wall of the clearance groove (11) and the lower end surface of the protective collar (6).

4. A switch structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of groups of the first return springs (12) are provided, and the plurality of groups of the first return springs (12) are evenly and symmetrically distributed, and the protective collar (6) is elastically inserted into the inside of the clearance groove (11) through the plurality of groups of the first return springs (12).

5. A switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second return spring (17) is arranged inside the first receiving groove (16), and the second return spring (17) is fixedly arranged between the side wall of the supporting plate (15) and the inner wall of the first receiving groove (16), and a plurality of groups of the second return springs (17) are arranged, and the plurality of groups of the second return springs (17) are evenly and symmetrically distributed, and the supporting plate (15) is elastically plugged into the interior of the first receiving groove (16) through the plurality of groups of the second return springs (17).

6. A tailgate, characterized in that: The switch structure comprises any one of claims 1 to 5.

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