Switch assembly and vehicle

Abstract

This disclosure provides a switch assembly and a vehicle, belonging to the field of vehicle technology. The switch assembly includes a base, a housing, a circuit board, a rotary switch assembly, and multiple push-button switch assemblies. The housing is connected to the base, forming a receiving space between them. The housing has a rotary switch receiving hole and multiple push-button switch receiving holes arranged around the rotary switch receiving hole. The circuit board is located in the receiving space and connected to the base. The rotary switch assembly is inserted into the rotary switch receiving hole, sealing the opening at the end of the rotary switch receiving hole furthest from the base. The rotary switch assembly is rotatably connected to the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board. The multiple push-button switch assemblies are respectively inserted into different push-button switch receiving holes, sealing the opening at the end of the push-button switch receiving hole furthest from the base. The push-button switch assemblies are connected to the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board. Using this disclosure saves space occupied by the switch assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more specifically to a switch assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Vehicles are an important means of transportation in people's daily lives, and they are equipped with various switches so that drivers can control the vehicle in different ways. For ease of operation, many switches are located on the vehicle's center console.

[0003] The sub-dashboard has multiple openings, with each switch located in a corresponding opening.

[0004] However, with the upgrading of vehicles, more and more devices need to be installed on the center console, such as wireless charging modules, cup holders, and storage compartments. The switches on the center console are scattered and take up a large area, affecting the layout of other devices. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure provides a switch assembly and a vehicle that can save the space occupied by the switch components. The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] On one hand, embodiments of this disclosure provide a switch assembly, which includes a base, a housing, a circuit board, a rotary switch assembly, and a plurality of push-button switch assemblies;

[0007] The outer shell is connected to the base, and a receiving space is formed between the outer shell and the base. The outer shell has a rotary switch receiving hole and multiple button switch receiving holes, and the multiple button switch receiving holes are arranged around the rotary switch receiving hole.

[0008] The circuit board is located in the receiving space and is connected to the base;

[0009] The rotary switch assembly is inserted into the rotary switch receiving hole, and the opening at the end of the rotary switch receiving hole away from the base is sealed. The rotary switch assembly is rotatably connected to the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0010] The plurality of push-button switch assemblies are respectively inserted into different push-button switch receiving holes, and the openings of the push-button switch receiving holes away from the base are sealed. The push-button switch assemblies are connected to the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the rotary switch assembly includes a first connector and a knob;

[0012] The first connector is located in the rotary switch receiving hole. The first connector includes a track body, a spring plate, and a bearing. The track body includes a connecting ring and multiple locking blocks. The multiple locking blocks are evenly distributed along the circumference of the connecting ring and are connected to the end face of one end of the connecting ring. The position of the spring plate corresponds to the position of the multiple locking blocks and is connected to the inner wall of the rotary switch receiving hole. When the connecting ring rotates, the locking blocks can squeeze the spring plate. The outer ring of the bearing is connected to the inner wall of the connecting ring, and the inner ring of the bearing is connected to the outer shell.

[0013] The knob portion is inserted into the knob switch receiving hole and connected to the connecting ring.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the switch assembly further includes a rotary indicator light, which is electrically connected to the circuit board;

[0015] The knob includes a first annular housing, a knob ring, a second annular housing, a light guide ring, and a first switch face cover;

[0016] The first annular housing is located in the rotary switch receiving hole, and one end of the first annular housing near the base is looped around the outside of the connecting ring and is snapped into the connecting ring;

[0017] The knob ring is fitted around the end of the first annular housing that is away from the base, and is connected to the first annular housing;

[0018] The second annular shell is located inside the first annular shell and is connected to the first annular shell;

[0019] The end of the light guide ring near the base is inserted between the first annular housing and the second annular housing, and corresponds to the position of the knob light. The outer side wall of the end of the light guide ring away from the base is connected to the inner side wall of the end of the knob ring away from the base.

[0020] The first switch cover is located in the light guide ring and is connected to the inner sidewall of the end of the light guide ring away from the base.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the outer wall of the knob ring has an anti-slip structure.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the push-button switch assembly includes a first button housing and a first micro switch;

[0023] The first button housing is inserted into the button switch receiving hole and is slidably connected to the outer shell;

[0024] The first micro switch is located between the first button housing and the circuit board, and is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the plurality of push-button switch components include at least two of a panoramic switch, a vehicle setting switch, a front radar switch, and an auto hold switch.

[0026] In one possible implementation, the rotary switch assembly is a MODE switch.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the switch assembly further includes an electronic parking brake switch assembly located on the side of the housing away from the base, the electronic parking brake switch assembly being connected to the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the switch assembly further includes a circuit board waterproof rubber located on the side of the circuit board away from the base and connected to the circuit board.

[0029] On the other hand, embodiments of this disclosure provide a vehicle including a sub-dashboard and a switch assembly as described in any of the preceding claims;

[0030] The auxiliary instrument panel has mounting holes;

[0031] The switch assembly is inserted into the mounting hole, and the housing (2) of the switch assembly is connected to the sub-dashboard.

[0032] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0033] This disclosure provides a switch assembly that integrates a rotary switch assembly and multiple push-button switch assemblies together through a base, housing, and circuit board, thereby achieving multiple switching functions while saving the space occupied by these multiple switch assemblies.

[0034] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a switch assembly shown in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0037] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a switch assembly shown in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0038] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a switch assembly shown in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic handbrake switch assembly and circuit board shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Legend

[0043] 1. Base;

[0044] 11. First snap-fit ​​block; 12. Third guide rib;

[0045] 2. Outer shell;

[0046] 21. Rotary switch receiving hole; 22. Push button switch receiving hole; 23. First snap-fit ​​hole; 24. Third guide groove; 25. Buckle; 26. Fourth guide rib; 27. Fifth guide rib;

[0047] 221. Second guide groove; 222. Second guide rib;

[0048] 3. Circuit board;

[0049] 4. Rotary switch assembly;

[0050] 41. First connector; 42. Knob;

[0051] 411. Track body; 412. Spring plate; 413. Bearing; 421. First annular housing; 422. Knob ring; 423. Second annular housing; 424. Light guide ring; 425. First switch cover;

[0052] 4111, Connecting ring; 4112, Locking block;

[0053] 5. Push-button switch assembly;

[0054] 51. First button housing; 52. First micro switch;

[0055] 511. Button section; 512. Connecting section;

[0056] 6. Electronic parking brake switch assembly;

[0057] 61. Second button housing; 62. Second connector; 63. Second micro switch;

[0058] 611. Handbrake pull protrusion; 621. Gear shift pin; 622. Shift block;

[0059] 7. Waterproof rubber for circuit boards;

[0060] 8. Waterproof rubber handbrake;

[0061] 9. Surface mount pins. Detailed Implementation

[0062] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” and similar terms used in this patent application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms “an” or “a” and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms “comprising” or “including” and similar terms mean that the element or object preceding “comprising” or “including” encompasses the element or object listed following “comprising” or “including” and its equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms “connected” or “linked” and similar terms are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “right,” etc., are used only to indicate relative positional relationships, and these relative positional relationships may change accordingly when the absolute position of the described object changes.

[0063] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0064] This disclosure provides a switch assembly, see [link to relevant documentation] Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The switch assembly includes a base 1, a housing 2, a circuit board 3, a rotary switch assembly 4, and multiple push button switch assemblies 5.

[0065] The base 1 can be any reasonable structure. For example, the base 1 can include a base plate and an annular side plate. The bottom end of the annular side plate is connected to the base plate. The shape of the annular side plate can be set according to the arrangement of the rotary switch assembly 4 and the multiple push button switch assemblies 5. It can be a rectangular annular side plate, or a circular annular side plate, etc. The embodiments disclosed herein do not limit this.

[0066] The outer casing 2 is connected to the base 1, and a receiving space is formed between the outer casing 2 and the base 1 to accommodate components such as the circuit board 3, which will be introduced later.

[0067] In one possible implementation, see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The outer wall of the outer shell 2 has multiple first snap-fit ​​holes 23, and the outer wall of the base 1 has multiple first snap-fit ​​blocks 11. The end of the outer shell 2 near the base 1 is looped around the end of the base 1, and each first snap-fit ​​block 11 is snapped into a different first snap-fit ​​hole 23, thereby realizing the connection between the outer shell 2 and the base 1.

[0068] In one possible implementation, the outer side wall of the base 1 also has a third guide rib 12, and the outer side wall of the outer shell 2 also has a third guide groove 24. The third guide rib 12 is located in the third guide groove 24 and plays a guiding role when the outer shell 2 and the base 1 are installed, thereby improving the ease of installation.

[0069] See Figure 4 The housing 2 has a rotary switch receiving hole 21 and multiple push button switch receiving holes 22, with the multiple push button switch receiving holes 22 arranged around the rotary switch receiving hole 21.

[0070] The ends of the rotary switch receiving hole 21 and the push button switch receiving hole 22 that are away from the base 1 are open, and the ends of the rotary switch receiving hole 21 and the push button switch receiving hole 22 that are near the base 1 are connected to the receiving space.

[0071] The number of push-button switch receiving holes 22 can be set according to requirements and layout; for example, it can be set to... Figure 4 The number of options is four, or five, six, etc., but this disclosure does not limit the specific options.

[0072] The rotary switch receiving hole 21 and the multiple push-button switch receiving holes 22 can be integrally formed into a rectangular shape (see...). Figure 4 Or a circular shape, etc., to make the appearance of the switch assembly more beautiful, and while realizing its switching function, it is set more compactly, thereby reducing the area occupied by the switch assembly.

[0073] In one possible implementation, when the switch assembly provided in this embodiment is mounted on a mounting hole on the vehicle's sub-dashboard, the cross-section of the housing 2 in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the mounting hole may have an isosceles trapezoidal structure, see [reference]. Figure 5Thus, since the shape of the mounting holes on the sub-dashboard matches the shape of the switch assembly, the cross-section of housing 2 has an isosceles trapezoidal structure, which can prevent incorrect installation of the switch assembly. Correspondingly, the rotary switch receiving hole 21 and the multiple push-button switch receiving holes 22 can be integrally formed into an isosceles trapezoidal structure, corresponding to the structure of housing 2, thereby improving aesthetics.

[0074] The circuit board 3 is located in the housing space and is connected to the base 1. In this way, both the base 1 and the housing 2 can protect the circuit board 3, thereby improving the working stability of the switch assembly.

[0075] In one possible implementation, the circuit board 3 may have multiple second snap-fit ​​holes, and the base 1 may have multiple second snap-fit ​​blocks, with the second snap-fit ​​blocks located in different second snap-fit ​​holes, thereby realizing the connection between the circuit board 3 and the base 1.

[0076] The rotary switch assembly 4 is inserted into the rotary switch receiving hole 21, and the opening at the end of the rotary switch receiving hole 21 away from the base 1 is sealed. The rotary switch assembly 4 is rotatably connected to the housing 2 and electrically connected to the circuit board 3.

[0077] The rotary switch assembly 4 can be inserted into the opening at the end of the rotary switch receiving hole 21 away from the base 1. After insertion, it achieves electrical connection with the circuit board 3. The part not inserted into the rotary switch receiving hole 21 can be the part of the rotary switch assembly 4 for the driver to turn. This part blocks the opening at the end of the rotary switch receiving hole 21 away from the base 1, preventing dirt in the environment from entering the switch assembly through the rotary switch receiving hole 21 and adversely affecting its function. This protects the internal components of the switch assembly and improves the working stability of the switch assembly.

[0078] The driver turns the rotary switch assembly 4, causing at least some of the components in the rotary switch assembly 4 to rotate relative to the housing 2 and send a signal to the circuit board 3 to achieve the corresponding function.

[0079] In one possible implementation, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The rotary switch assembly 4 may include a first connector 41, a knob 42 and an angle sensor. The first connector 41 may be located in the rotary switch receiving hole 21 and rotatably connected to the housing 2. The knob 42 may be partially inserted into the rotary switch receiving hole 21 and connected to the first connector 41. The angle sensor may be connected to the rotatable part of the first connector 41 or the knob 42 and electrically connected to the circuit board 3.

[0080] During operation, the driver can turn the knob 42, causing the knob 42 to drive some parts in the first connecting member 41 to rotate relative to the outer shell 2. The angle sensor periodically detects the angle rotation information of the knob 42 and sends the angle rotation information to the circuit board 3, thereby realizing the function corresponding to its angle rotation information.

[0081] In one possible implementation, the first connector 41 can be a bearing, with its outer ring connected to the knob 42 and its inner ring connected to the housing 2. In this way, a rotational connection between the knob 42 and the housing 2 is achieved through the first connector 41.

[0082] In another possible implementation, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The structure of the first connector 41 can be: the first connector 41 is located in the rotary switch receiving hole 21, and the first connector 41 can include a track body 411, a spring plate 412 and a bearing 413.

[0083] The track body 411 includes a connecting ring 4111 and multiple locking blocks 4112. The multiple locking blocks 4112 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the connecting ring 4111 and are connected to the end face of one end of the connecting ring 4111. The connecting ring 4111 has a ring-shaped structure, and the locking blocks 4112 can have a block-shaped structure or a sheet-shaped structure. The locking blocks 4112 can be located on the end face of the connecting ring 4111 near the base 1.

[0084] The locking block 4112 and the connecting ring 4111 can be an integrally formed structure, or the locking block 4112 and the connecting ring 4111 can be connected in any reasonable way, such as by a snap-fit ​​structure or by adhesive, etc. This disclosure does not limit the specific method.

[0085] The position of the spring plate 412 corresponds to the position of the multiple locking blocks 4112 and is connected to the inner wall of the rotary switch receiving hole 21. When the connecting ring 4111 rotates, the locking blocks 4112 can squeeze the spring plate 412.

[0086] The outer ring of bearing 413 is connected to the inner wall of connecting ring 4111, and the inner ring of bearing 413 is connected to housing 2, which means it can be connected to the inner wall of rotary switch receiving hole 21.

[0087] The knob 42 is inserted into the knob switch receiving hole 21 and connected to the connecting ring 4111.

[0088] The angle sensor is connected to the knob 42 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 3.

[0089] In the above structure, the bearing 413 enables a rotatable connection between the connecting ring 4111, the locking block 4112, and the outer casing 2. When the driver turns the knob 42, the knob 42 drives the connecting ring 4111 and the locking block 4112 to rotate together relative to the knob switch receiving hole 21. During the rotation, multiple locking blocks 4112 sequentially contact the spring plate 412, and a force is applied between them. By adjusting the distance between the spring plate 412 and the locking block 4112, the magnitude of the force applied between them is adjusted, thereby adjusting the magnitude of the friction force experienced by the first connecting member 41 during rotation. This allows the driver to have a moderate turning feel when turning the knob 42, thus improving the user experience.

[0090] In one possible implementation, the switch assembly may also include a rotary light, which is electrically connected to the circuit board 3. When the rotary switch assembly 4 is working, the vehicle controller can control the rotary light to remain constantly lit through the circuit board 3. The rotary light can also emit different colors or brightnesses of light depending on the different rotation angles of the rotary switch assembly 4 to achieve different functions, thereby improving the driver's user experience.

[0091] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 The knob 42 may include a first annular housing 421, a knob ring 422, a second annular housing 423, a light guide ring 424, and a first switch cover 425.

[0092] The first annular housing 421 has an annular structure and is located in the rotary switch receiving hole 21. The end of the first annular housing 421 near the base 1 is sleeved around the outside of the connecting ring 4111 and is snapped into connection with the connecting ring 4111.

[0093] The knob ring 422 is fitted around the end of the first annular housing 421 away from the base 1 and is connected to the first annular housing 421.

[0094] The second annular shell 423 is located inside the first annular shell 421 and is connected to the first annular shell 421.

[0095] The end of the light guide ring 424 near the base 1 is inserted between the first annular housing 421 and the second annular housing 423, and corresponds to the position of the knob light. The outer side wall of the end of the light guide ring 424 away from the base 1 is connected to the inner side wall of the end of the knob light 422 away from the base 1.

[0096] The first switch cover 425 is located in the light guide ring 424 and is connected to the inner wall of the end of the light guide ring 424 away from the base 1.

[0097] In the structure of the knob 42 described above, the knob ring 422, the light guide ring 424 and the connecting ring 4111 are connected together through the first annular housing 421 and the second annular housing 423, so that the light emitted by the knob lamp can be transmitted through the light guide ring 424.

[0098] The first switch cover 425 can be laser-engraved with the name of the rotary switch assembly 4. For example, the rotary switch assembly 4 can be a MODE switch, which can switch the vehicle's multimedia mode by turning the knob ring 422.

[0099] In one possible implementation, the outer wall of the knob ring 422 may have an anti-slip structure, for example, it may have anti-slip texture, which makes it easier for the driver to turn the knob ring 422 and improves the ease of operation.

[0100] In one possible implementation, lubricant can be applied between the rotary switch assembly 4 and the housing 2, thereby improving the ease of operation of the rotary switch assembly 4.

[0101] Multiple push button switch assemblies 5 are inserted into different push button switch receiving holes 22 respectively, and the opening of the push button switch receiving hole 22 away from the base 1 is sealed. The push button switch assembly 5 is connected to the housing 2 and electrically connected to the circuit board 3.

[0102] The number of push-button switch assemblies 5 can be the same as the number of push-button switch receiving holes 22, with each push-button switch assembly 5 corresponding to one push-button switch receiving hole 22.

[0103] The push-button switch assembly 5 can be inserted into the opening at the end of the push-button switch receiving hole 22 away from the base 1. After insertion, it achieves electrical connection with the circuit board 3. The part not inserted into the push-button switch receiving hole 22 can be the part of the push-button switch assembly 5 that is pressed by the driver. This part blocks the opening at the end of the push-button switch receiving hole 22 away from the base 1, preventing dirt in the environment from entering the switch assembly through the push-button switch receiving hole 22 and adversely affecting its function. This protects the internal components of the switch assembly and provides operational stability to the switch assembly.

[0104] The driver can press the button switch assembly 5, which will send a signal to the circuit board 3 to achieve the corresponding function.

[0105] In one possible implementation, see Figure 2 and Figure 3The push-button switch assembly 5 may include a first button housing 51 and a first micro switch 52. The first button housing 51 is inserted into the push-button switch receiving hole 22 and is slidably connected to the outer casing 2. The first micro switch 52 is located between the first button housing 51 and the circuit board 3 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 3. The position of the first micro switch 52 corresponds to the position of the first button housing 51.

[0106] During operation, the driver can press the first button housing 51, which triggers the first micro switch 52. The first micro switch 52 sends a signal to the circuit board 3, thereby realizing the function corresponding to the button switch assembly 5.

[0107] In one possible implementation, the first button housing 51 may include a button portion 511 and a connecting portion 512. The button portion 511 is located on the side of the housing 2 away from the base 1, and the connecting portion 512 is located in the case switch receiving hole 22, with one end of the connecting portion 512 away from the base 1 connected to the button portion 511.

[0108] The outer side wall of the connecting part 512 has a first guide rib and a first guide groove, and the inner side wall of the push-button switch receiving hole 22 has a second guide groove 221 and a second guide rib 222 (see...). Figure 5 The first guide rib is located in the second guide groove 221, and the second guide rib 222 is located in the first guide groove. This improves the connection stability between the first button housing 51 and the outer shell 2 and the ease of installation of the first button housing 51.

[0109] In one possible implementation, the plurality of button switch components 5 can be switches of any function. For example, the plurality of button switch components 5 can be panoramic switches, vehicle setting switches, front radar switches, and AUTOHOLD switches, etc. The embodiments disclosed herein do not limit this.

[0110] In one possible implementation, lubricant can be applied between the push button switch assembly 5 and the housing 2, thereby improving the ease of operation of the push button switch assembly 5.

[0111] The switch assembly provided in this disclosure may also include switch components with other structures, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The switch assembly may also include an electronic parking brake switch assembly 6, which is used for emergency braking of the vehicle.

[0112] The electronic parking brake switch assembly 6 can be located on the side of the housing 2 away from the base 1. The electronic parking brake switch assembly 6 is connected to the housing 2 and electrically connected to the circuit board 3.

[0113] In one possible implementation, the electronic parking brake switch assembly 6 includes a second button housing 61, a second connector 62, and a second micro switch 63.

[0114] The second button housing 61 is located on the side of the outer shell 2 away from the base 1 and is rotatably connected to the outer shell 2. The side wall of the end of the second button housing 61 away from the base 1 has a handbrake pull protrusion 611.

[0115] The second connector 62 is located between the side wall of the circuit board 3 and the inner wall of the base 1, and one end of the second connector 62 is connected to the second button housing 61.

[0116] The position of the second micro switch 62 corresponds to the position of the other end of the second connector 62, and the second micro switch 63 is electrically connected to the circuit board 3.

[0117] When the handbrake is pulled, the protrusion 611 is pulled up, and the other end of the second connector 62 triggers the second micro switch 63.

[0118] When the driver wants to perform emergency braking, he can engage the handbrake, pull the protrusion 611 and pull it upward, causing the second button housing 61 to rotate relative to the outer shell 2, thereby driving the second connector 62 to move to the other end of the second connector 62 to trigger the second micro switch 63. After the second micro switch 63 is triggered, it will send a signal to the circuit board 3. The circuit board 3 will send the signal to the vehicle controller, and the controller will control the vehicle to perform emergency braking.

[0119] In one possible implementation, the second micro switch 63 may be located on the side of the circuit board 3 near the housing 2.

[0120] The second connector 62 may include a pull rod and a second swing block. One end of the pull rod is connected to the end of the second button housing 61 near the handbrake pull protrusion 611. The middle part of the second swing block is rotatably connected to the housing 2. One end of the second swing block is connected to the other end of the pull rod. The other end of the second swing block is located on the side of the second micro switch 63 away from the base 1, and the position of the other end of the second swing block corresponds to the position of the second micro switch 63.

[0121] When the handbrake pull protrusion 611 is pulled up, the handbrake pull protrusion 611 causes one end of the lever to move away from the base 1, and the other end of the lever causes one end of the second swing block to move away from the base 1 in the same direction. Since the middle part of the second swing block is rotatably connected to the outer shell 2, when one end of the second swing block moves away from the base 1, the other end of the second swing block will move closer to the base 1, thereby triggering the second micro switch 63.

[0122] In another possible implementation, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 The second micro switch 63 can be located on the side of the circuit board 3 away from the housing 2.

[0123] The second connector 62 includes a stop pin 621 and a swing block 622. The stop pin 621 is located on the side of the second button housing 61 near the base 1, and the end of the stop pin 621 away from the base 1 is connected to the second button housing 61. The swing block 622 is located on the side of the circuit board 3 away from the outer casing 2, and the middle of the swing block 622 is rotatably connected to the base 1. One end of the swing block 622 is located on the side of the stop pin 621 near the base 1 and is in contact with the end of the stop pin 621 near the base 1. The other end of the swing block 622 is located on the side of the second micro switch 63 near the base 1.

[0124] When the handbrake is pulled up, the protrusion 611 is lifted, and the second button housing 61 drives the gear pin 621 and one end of the swing block 622 to move towards the base 1, so that the other end of the swing block 622 triggers the second micro switch 63.

[0125] This configuration eliminates the need for the second micro switch 63 to occupy space on the side of the circuit board 3 closest to the housing 2, thereby improving the space utilization of the circuit board 3 and effectively reducing the surface area of ​​the circuit board 3, thus reducing the volume of the switch assembly.

[0126] In one possible implementation, see Figure 6 The switch assembly may also include a handbrake waterproof rubber 8, which may be located on the side of the swing block 622 away from the second micro switch 63, and the position of the handbrake waterproof rubber 8 corresponds to the position of the second micro switch 63, thus protecting the second micro switch 63.

[0127] In one possible implementation, there can be two second connectors 62 and two second microswitches 63. The position of each second microswitch 63 corresponds to the position of a second connector 62. When the driver pulls the handbrake and actuates the protrusion 611, the handbrake actuation will cause the two second connectors 62 to trigger the corresponding second microswitches 63 together. When the controller receives the trigger signals of the two second microswitches 63 through the circuit board 3, it will control the vehicle to perform emergency braking, thus avoiding accidental activation by the driver.

[0128] In addition to the structure described above, the electronic handbrake switch assembly 6 can also have any other reasonable structure, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0129] In one possible implementation, see Figure 2 and Figure 3The switch assembly may also include a circuit board waterproof rubber 7, which is located on the side of the circuit board 3 away from the base 1 and is connected to the circuit board 3.

[0130] In this way, the waterproof rubber 7 of the circuit board protects the circuit board 3, preventing dirt from the environment from entering the switch assembly and thus adversely affecting the circuit board 3.

[0131] In one possible implementation, the base 1 has a connection hole, and the circuit board 3 also has surface mount pins 9, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 6 The surface mount pin 9 is located on the side of the circuit board 6 away from the housing 2 and passes through the connection hole. The electrical connection between the circuit board 3 and the vehicle controller can be achieved through the surface mount pin 9.

[0132] In summary, the present disclosure provides a switch assembly that integrates a rotary switch assembly 4 and multiple push button switch assemblies 5 together through a base 1, a housing 2, and a circuit board 3, thereby achieving multiple switching functions while saving the space occupied by these multiple switch assemblies.

[0133] This disclosure also provides a vehicle that includes a sub-dashboard and any of the switch assemblies described above.

[0134] The sub-dashboard has mounting holes. The switch assembly is inserted into the mounting holes, and the housing 2 of the switch assembly is connected to the sub-dashboard.

[0135] In one possible implementation, see Figure 1 and Figure 4 The outer side wall of the housing 2 has a buckle 25, and the inner side wall of the mounting hole has a third snap-fit ​​hole. The buckle 25 snaps into the third snap-fit ​​hole, thereby realizing the connection between the housing 2 and the sub-instrument panel.

[0136] In one possible implementation, see Figure 1 and Figure 4 The outer wall of the outer casing 2 also has a fourth guide rib 26 and a fifth guide rib 27. The fourth guide rib 26 is a guide block, and the fifth guide rib 27 consists of two closely spaced guide blocks. Correspondingly, the inner wall of the mounting hole has a fourth guide groove and a fifth guide groove, with the fourth guide rib 26 located in the fourth guide groove and the fifth guide rib 27 located in the fifth guide groove. In this way, when the switch assembly is installed on the sub-instrument panel, the fourth guide rib 26, the fourth guide groove, the fifth guide rib 27, and the fifth guide groove play a guiding and error-prevention role, thereby improving the convenience and efficiency of installation.

[0137] In one possible implementation, there can be multiple fourth guide ribs 26, fourth guide grooves, fifth guide ribs 27, and fifth guide grooves. Each fourth guide rib 26 corresponds to the position of a fourth guide groove and matches its shape. Each fifth guide rib 27 corresponds to the position of a fifth guide groove and matches its shape.

[0138] Multiple fourth guide ribs 26 and multiple fifth guide ribs 27 are distributed on the outer side walls of different sides of the outer shell 2, and the lengths of the fourth guide ribs 26 on the outer side walls of different sides can be different. Similarly, the lengths of the fifth guide ribs 27 on the outer side walls of different sides can be different, thereby improving the error prevention effect of installation.

[0139] The outer casing 2 and the sub-instrument panel can also be connected by other connection structures, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0140] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0141] This disclosure provides a switch assembly that integrates a rotary switch assembly 4 and multiple push button switch assemblies 5 together through a base 1, a housing 2, and a circuit board 3, thereby achieving multiple switching functions while saving the space occupied by these multiple switch assemblies.

[0142] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of this disclosure and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A switch assembly, characterized in that, The switch assembly includes a base (1), a housing (2), a circuit board (3), a rotary switch assembly (4), multiple push button switch assemblies (5), a rotary light, and an electronic handbrake switch assembly (6). The outer shell (2) is connected to the base (1), and a receiving space is formed between the outer shell (2) and the base (1). The outer shell (2) has a rotary switch receiving hole (21) and a plurality of button switch receiving holes (22), and the plurality of button switch receiving holes (22) are arranged around the rotary switch receiving hole (21). The circuit board (3) is located in the accommodating space and is connected to the base (1); The rotary switch assembly (4) is inserted into the rotary switch receiving hole (21), sealing the opening at the end of the rotary switch receiving hole (21) away from the base (1). The rotary switch assembly (4) is rotatably connected to the housing (2) and electrically connected to the circuit board (3). The rotary switch assembly (4) includes a first connector (41), a knob (42), and an angle sensor. The first connector (41) is located in the rotary switch receiving hole (21). The first connector (41) includes a track body (411), a spring plate (412), and a bearing (413). The track body (411) includes a connecting ring (4111) and multiple locking blocks (4112). The multiple locking blocks (4112) are positioned along the connecting ring (4111). The spring sheet (4111) is evenly distributed circumferentially and connected to the end face of one end of the connecting ring (4111). The position of the spring sheet (412) corresponds to the position of the multiple locking blocks (4112) and is connected to the inner wall of the rotary switch receiving hole (21). When the connecting ring (4111) rotates, the locking block (4112) can squeeze the spring sheet (412). The outer ring of the bearing (413) is connected to the inner wall of the connecting ring (4111), and the inner ring of the bearing (413) is connected to the outer shell (2). The knob (42) is partially inserted into the rotary switch receiving hole (21) and connected to the connecting ring (4111). The angle sensor is connected to the knob (42) and electrically connected to the circuit board (3). The plurality of push button switch assemblies (5) are respectively inserted into different push button switch receiving holes (22), and the opening of the push button switch receiving hole (22) away from the base (1) is sealed. The push button switch assembly (5) is connected to the outer shell (2) and electrically connected to the circuit board (3). The knob light is electrically connected to the circuit board (3); The electronic handbrake switch assembly (6) is located on the side of the housing (2) away from the base (1). The electronic handbrake switch assembly (6) is connected to the housing (2) and electrically connected to the circuit board (3).

2. The switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The knob (42) includes a first annular housing (421), a knob ring (422), a second annular housing (423), a light guide ring (424), and a first switch cover (425). The first annular housing (421) is located in the rotary switch receiving hole (21). One end of the first annular housing (421) near the base (1) is looped around the outside of the connecting ring (4111) and is snapped into the connecting ring (4111). The knob ring (422) is looped around the end of the first annular housing (421) away from the base (1) and is connected to the first annular housing (421); The second annular shell (423) is located inside the first annular shell (421) and is connected to the first annular shell (421); The light guide ring (424) is inserted between the first annular housing (421) and the second annular housing (423) at one end near the base (1), and corresponds to the position of the knob lamp. The outer side wall of the end of the light guide ring (424) away from the base (1) is connected to the inner side wall of the end of the knob ring (422) away from the base (1). The first switch cover (425) is located in the light guide ring (424) and is connected to the inner sidewall of the end of the light guide ring (424) away from the base (1).

3. The switch assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the knob ring (422) has an anti-slip structure.

4. The switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The push button switch assembly (5) includes a first button housing (51) and a first micro switch (52); The first button housing (51) is inserted into the button switch receiving hole (22) and is slidably connected to the outer shell (2); The first micro switch (52) is located between the first button housing (51) and the circuit board (3), and is electrically connected to the circuit board (3).

5. The switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of push-button switch assemblies (5) include at least two of the following: panoramic switch, vehicle setting switch, front radar switch, and auto hold switch.

6. The switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary switch assembly (4) is a mode switch.

7. The switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch assembly also includes a circuit board waterproof rubber (7), which is located on the side of the circuit board (3) away from the base (1) and is connected to the circuit board (3).

8. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a sub-dashboard and a switch assembly as described in any one of claims 1-7; The auxiliary instrument panel has mounting holes; The switch assembly is inserted into the mounting hole, and the housing (2) of the switch assembly is connected to the sub-instrument panel.

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