Dual mode pushbutton switch

Abstract

This invention discloses a dual-mode toggle switch, comprising a toggle head, pin A, toggle sleeve, positioning sleeve, support sleeve, retaining sleeve, ball head sleeve, pin B, lever, pin C, and spring. The toggle head is fixedly connected to the toggle sleeve. Springs are fitted onto the lever and inserted into cylindrical holes inside the toggle sleeve, where pin A is inserted. Pin C is fixedly connected to the toggle sleeve. One spring presses against pin A at one end and against the toggle head at the other end; another spring presses against pin A at one end and against the toggle sleeve at the other end. A retaining sleeve and a ball head sleeve are respectively installed at the lower end of the lever, and these are installed inside the support sleeve. Pin B is inserted into the support sleeve, ball head sleeve, and lever. The positioning sleeve is fixedly installed inside the upper end of the support sleeve, and pin C is engaged with the positioning sleeve. This invention simultaneously achieves locking or unlocking of the toggle head at its extreme position, providing both pull-to-operate and press-to-operate modes for convenient use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of toggle switch technology, and more specifically to a dual-mode toggle switch. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of technology, the functional requirements of toggle switches in the aviation field have become increasingly diverse. However, the handle of traditional toggle switches can only achieve either a pull operation or a non-pull operation, and the handle on the same side can only be locked or unlocked. It cannot simultaneously achieve locking or unlocking of the handle at the extreme edge position, and it cannot achieve both pull-to-flip and press-to-flip operation modes. The operation mode is limited and inconvenient to use. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide a dual-mode toggle switch that can simultaneously lock or unlock the knob in the extreme edge position, has two operation modes: lifting and pressing, and is easy to use.

[0004] The objective of this invention and the solution to its main technical problem are achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0005] This invention discloses a dual-mode toggle switch, comprising a toggle head, pin A, toggle sleeve, positioning sleeve, support sleeve, retaining sleeve, ball head sleeve, pin B, lever, pin C, and spring. The toggle head is fixedly connected to the toggle sleeve. A spring is fitted onto the lever and inserted into a cylindrical hole inside the toggle sleeve, through which pin A passes. Pin C is fixedly connected to the toggle sleeve. One spring presses against pin A at one end and against the toggle head at the other end; another spring presses against pin A at one end and against the toggle sleeve at the other end. A retaining sleeve and a ball head sleeve are respectively installed at the lower end of the lever. The retaining sleeve and ball head sleeve are respectively installed inside the support sleeve. Pin B is inserted into the support sleeve, ball head sleeve, and lever. A positioning sleeve is fixedly installed inside the upper end of the support sleeve. Pin C is engaged with the positioning sleeve.

[0006] The positioning sleeve includes a base A, an annular groove, a boss, and a slot. The base A has a boss, the boss has a slot, the annular groove is in the middle, and the pin C is inserted into the slot.

[0007] The knob head has a cylindrical hole inside, and the upper end of the lever can be inserted into the cylindrical hole.

[0008] The button sleeve is provided with an oblong groove, and pin A can move up and down within the oblong groove.

[0009] The pin C can move up and down within the slot.

[0010] The pin C can swing within the annular groove.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has significant advantages. As can be seen from the above technical solution: the present invention, by pressing the button head, the button head and the button sleeve move downwards simultaneously. The spring above pin A is compressed and stores energy, and pin C on the button sleeve gradually disengages from the slot. When pin C is completely disengaged from the slot, it can be moved left and right normally. When moved, pin C swings in the annular groove. When it is moved to the correct position, the button head is released, and the two springs push the button head and pin A respectively. The springs release their stored energy, causing the button head to return to the neutral position and the button sleeve to return to the middle position of the slot. This invention provides two operating modes: pull-to-latch and press-to-latch. When locking the knob, pull the knob head; the knob head and knob sleeve move downwards simultaneously, compressing the spring below pin A. Pin C on the knob sleeve gradually disengages from its slot. Once pin C is fully disengaged, the knob can be moved normally left and right. After reaching the desired position, release the knob head; the spring below pin A releases its stored energy, and pin C on the knob sleeve engages with one side of the boss, locking the lever. To return the lever to the center, pull the knob head until pin C is above the boss; the knob returns to the neutral position, the spring releases its stored energy, and the knob sleeve returns to the center of its slot. This invention allows for simultaneous locking and unlocking of the knob at its extreme position, providing both pull-to-latch and press-to-latch operating modes for convenient use. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view of AA;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning sleeve of the present invention.

[0016] Marked in the image:

[0017] 1. Button head, 2. Pin A, 3. Button sleeve, 4. Positioning sleeve, 41. Base A, 42. Ring groove, 43. Boss, 44. Slot, 5. Support sleeve, 6. Sleeve, 7. Ball head sleeve, 8. Pin B, 9. Lever, 10. Pin C, 11. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0019] A dual-mode toggle switch of the present invention includes a toggle head 1, a pin A2, a toggle sleeve 3, a positioning sleeve 4, a support sleeve 5, a retaining sleeve 6, a ball head sleeve 7, a pin B8, a lever 9, a pin C10, and a spring 11. The toggle head 1 is fixedly connected to the toggle sleeve 3. A spring 11 is fitted onto the lever 9 and inserted into a cylindrical hole inside the toggle sleeve 3, through which a pin A2 passes. Two pins C10 are fixedly connected to the toggle sleeve 2. One spring 11 has one end pressing against the pin A2 and the other end pressing against the toggle head 1; the other spring 11 has one end pressing against the pin A2 and the other end pressing against the lower end of the toggle sleeve 3. A retaining sleeve 6 and a ball head sleeve 7 are respectively installed on the lower end of the lever 9. The retaining sleeve 6 and the ball head sleeve 7 are respectively installed inside the support sleeve 5. The pin B8 is inserted into the ball head provided at the lower end of the support sleeve 5, the ball head sleeve 7, and the lever 9. The positioning sleeve 4 is fixedly installed inside the upper end of the support sleeve 5, and the pin C10 is engaged with the positioning sleeve 4.

[0020] The positioning sleeve 4 includes a base A41, an annular groove 42, a boss 43, and a slot 44. The base A41 has a boss 43 at both ends, and a slot 44 is provided on each of the two bosses 43. The annular groove 42 is provided in the middle of each of the two bosses 43. The pin C10 is inserted into the two slots 44 respectively.

[0021] The knob head 1 has a cylindrical hole inside, and the upper end of the lever 8 can be inserted into the cylindrical hole.

[0022] The button sleeve 3 is provided with an oblong groove, and the pin A2 can move up and down within the oblong groove.

[0023] The pin C10 can move up and down within the slot 44.

[0024] The pin C10 can swing within the annular groove 42.

[0025] When in use, when the toggle switch is in the free state, the entire toggle is in a neutral position. Under the action of the two springs 11, the pin C10 is in the middle of the slot 44 and cannot be moved. When the toggle needs to reset, press the toggle head 1. The toggle head 1 and the toggle sleeve 3 move downwards simultaneously. The spring 11 above the pin A2 is compressed and stores energy. The pin C10 on the toggle sleeve 3 gradually disengages from the slot 44. After the pin C10 is completely disengaged from the slot 44, it can be moved normally left and right. When moved, the pin C10 swings in the annular groove 42. When it is moved to the correct position, release the toggle head 1. The two springs 11 push the toggle head 1 and the pin A2 respectively. The springs 11 release their stored energy, causing the toggle head 1 to return to the neutral position and the toggle sleeve 3 to return to the middle position of the slot 44. When the toggle needs to be locked, pull up the toggle head 1. 1. When the toggle sleeve 3 moves downwards, the spring 11 below pin A2 is compressed and stored. The pin C10 on the toggle sleeve 3 gradually moves upwards out of the slot 44. When the pin C10 is completely out of the slot 44, it can be moved left and right normally. After it is moved to the right position, the toggle head 1 is released, and the spring 11 below pin A2 releases its stored energy. The pin C10 on the toggle sleeve 3 is used to lock on one side of the boss 43. At this time, the lever 9 is locked. To return the lever 9 to the center, pull the toggle head 1 until the pin C10 is higher than the boss 43. The toggle 1 returns to the neutral position. Then the spring 11 releases its stored energy, and the toggle sleeve 3 returns to the middle position of the slot 44.

Claims

1. A dual-mode toggle switch, comprising a toggle head (1), a pin A (2), a toggle sleeve (3), a positioning sleeve (4), a support sleeve (5), a retaining sleeve (6), a ball head sleeve (7), a pin B (8), a lever (9), a pin C (10), and a spring (11), characterized in that; The knob head (1) is fixedly connected to the knob sleeve (3). Springs (11) are respectively fitted on the lever (9) and inserted into the cylindrical hole inside the knob sleeve (3) to connect with pin A (2). Pin C (10) is fixedly connected to the knob sleeve (3). One end of spring (11) presses against pin A (2) and the other end presses against the knob head (1). One end of another spring (11) presses against pin A (2) and the other end presses against the knob sleeve (3). The lower end of the lever (9) is respectively equipped with a retainer (6) and a ball head sleeve (7). The retainer (6) and the ball head sleeve (7) are respectively installed in the support sleeve (5). Pin B (8) is inserted into the support sleeve (5), the ball head sleeve (7), and the lever (9). The positioning sleeve (4) is fixedly installed in the upper end of the support sleeve (5). The positioning sleeve (4) includes a base A (41), an annular groove (42), a boss (43), and a slot (44). The base A (41) is provided with a boss (43), the boss (43) is provided with a slot (44), and the annular groove (42) is provided in the middle. The pin C (10) can move up and down along the slot (44) and can swing in the annular groove (42) with the button sleeve (3).

2. The dual mode button switch of claim 1, wherein; The knob head (1) has a cylindrical hole inside, and the upper end of the lever (8) can be inserted into the cylindrical hole.

3. The dual-mode toggle switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that; The button sleeve (3) is provided with a waist-shaped groove, and the pin A (2) can move up and down in the waist-shaped groove.

4. The dual-mode toggle switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that; The pin C (10) can move up and down within the slot (44).

5. The dual-mode toggle switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that; The pin C (10) can swing within the annular groove (42).

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