Customized steering device

By designing a customizable control device, the function and icon can be switched synchronously, solving the problem of difficult identification of button functions when multiple people are using the device, thus improving the user's ease of operation and driving safety.

CN118833049BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07NINGBO PREH JOYSON AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2024-06-06
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

The customizable functions of existing car buttons are difficult to be correctly identified when multiple people are using them, making it difficult for users to distinguish the current function.

Method used

A custom control device was designed, including a drive component, a transmission component, a display component, and a circuit board. The function and icon switching are achieved through the reciprocating motion of the drive component, and the corresponding settings of the function and icon are achieved through a touch sensing device.

Benefits of technology

This ensures that users can clearly identify the current function, avoid excessive focus on buttons while driving, and improve driving safety.

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Abstract

This application relates to the field of automotive manufacturing technology and discloses a custom control device. A drive component can reciprocate under external force; a transmission component is disposed on one side of the drive component along a first direction and moves synchronously with the drive component; a display component is disposed correspondingly to the drive component and is disposed on one side of the drive component along a second direction, displaying icons representing the functions of the custom control device; a circuit board is disposed on the side of the transmission component away from the drive component, connected to the display component, and a touch sensor is connected to the circuit board, corresponding to the transmission component; during the reciprocating motion of the drive component, the transmission component contacts or moves away from the touch sensor to achieve function switching of the custom control device and icon switching of the display component, with each function of the custom control device corresponding to a specific icon. This provides a custom control device that switches icons simultaneously with function switching.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive manufacturing technology, and in particular to a custom control device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing car buttons often optimize user choices through customizable functions, but these buttons generally use traditional hardware buttons. When multiple vehicle users share the same car, it is difficult to distinguish the functions of the customizable buttons. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application primarily addresses the technical problem in existing technologies where users find it difficult to distinguish the current custom button functions, and provides a custom control device that switches icons while switching functions.

[0004] To solve the aforementioned technical problems and achieve the objectives of the application, this application provides a custom control device, characterized in that it includes...

[0005] A drive component that can reciprocate under the drive of an external force;

[0006] A transmission assembly is disposed on one side of the drive assembly along a first direction, and the transmission assembly moves synchronously with the drive assembly;

[0007] A display component is provided correspondingly to the driving component. The display component is disposed on one side of the driving component along a second direction. An icon is displayed on the display component, and the icon is used to represent the function type in the custom control device.

[0008] A circuit board is disposed on the side of the transmission component away from the drive component. The circuit board is connected to the display component and a touch sensing device is connected to the circuit board. The touch sensing device is correspondingly disposed with respect to the transmission component. During the reciprocating motion of the drive component, the transmission component contacts or moves away from the touch sensing device to realize the function switching of the custom control device and the icon switching of the display component. The function of the custom control device is set to correspond one-to-one with the icon.

[0009] In one embodiment, the touch sensing device extends toward the transmission assembly, the drive assembly moves up and down under the drive of an external force, and the transmission assembly is used to switch the up and down movement of the drive assembly to a back and forth movement relative to the touch sensing device, so as to contact or move away from the touch sensing device.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the transmission assembly includes:

[0011] A first fixing frame, wherein a receiving cavity is provided inside the first fixing frame along a first direction, and a transverse moving hole is provided through the first fixing frame along the first direction;

[0012] A rotating frame is disposed in the receiving cavity and is rotatably connected to the first fixed frame. The rotating frame has a first position and a second position along the second direction. The first position is in contact with the driving assembly, and the driving assembly is used to drive the rotating frame to rotate.

[0013] A transverse frame is disposed between the rotating frame and the circuit board. The first end of the transverse frame is correspondingly disposed with the touch sensing device, and the second end of the transverse frame passes through the transverse hole and abuts against the second position.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first position is provided with a swing hole along the first direction, and the drive assembly extends a swing plate along the first direction on the side near the transmission assembly, the swing plate being located within the swing hole.

[0015] In one embodiment, a reset plate is provided between the circuit board and the transmission assembly. A reset post is provided on the reset plate at the corresponding position of the transverse frame. The reset post is arranged along the first direction and is movably connected to the reset plate. The reset post is made of elastic material. The first end of the reset post abuts against the transverse frame, and the second end of the reset post contacts or moves away from the touch sensing device.

[0016] In one embodiment, a second fixing frame is further included. The second fixing frame is disposed on the side of the first fixing frame away from the drive component. The first fixing frame is connected to the second fixing frame, and the circuit board is connected to the second fixing frame. A connecting structure is provided on the side of the second fixing frame away from the drive component, and the connecting structure extends along the first direction.

[0017] In one embodiment, the reset plate is fixed to the side of the circuit board near the drive assembly, and the second fixing bracket is disposed on the side of the circuit board away from the drive assembly to form protection for the circuit board.

[0018] In one embodiment, the rotating frame has rotating shafts on both sides in a third direction, and the first fixed frame has rotating holes corresponding to the rotating shafts, with the rotating shafts rotatably connected to the rotating holes; wherein, the rotating frame includes a rotating state and a reset state.

[0019] The rotating frame deflects under the drive of the drive assembly to form the rotating state, and the reset column is compressed. In the rotating state, the transverse frame makes contact with the touch sensing device through the reset column.

[0020] The rotating frame switches the rotation state to the reset state by the compressive force of the reset column. In the reset state, the horizontal moving frame moves away from the touch sensing device.

[0021] In one embodiment, the touch sensing device is a micro switch or a position sensor, and the display component is disposed above the driving component.

[0022] In one embodiment, the circuit board is connected to a data module, which is used to record functional information and icon information.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the customized control device of this application has the following advantages:

[0024] In actual use, the user drives the drive component to move, and the transmission component moves synchronously during the movement of the drive component. When the transmission component contacts the touch sensor on the circuit board, the function of the custom control device is switched, and the display component also switches to the icon corresponding to the function. This allows the user to clearly distinguish the function of the current custom control device, avoiding the situation where the user over-observes the buttons while driving, and further ensuring driving safety.

[0025] Therefore, this application has the characteristics of reasonable structure and convenient use. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one possible structure of the custom control device described in this application;

[0027] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of one structure of the driver component of this application;

[0028] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of one possible structure of the rotating frame of this application;

[0029] Appendix Figure 4 This is a front view of the rotating frame of this application;

[0030] Appendix Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of one structure of the first fixing frame of this application;

[0031] Appendix Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of one structure of the transverse sliding frame of this application;

[0032] Appendix Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of one structure of the reset plate of this application;

[0033] Appendix Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the reset plate of this application.

[0034] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0035] Y, first direction; Z, second direction; X, third direction;

[0036] 100. Drive assembly; 110. Swing plate; 120. Lower pressure plate; 130. Positioning strip; 140. Positioning hole;

[0037] 200. Transmission assembly; 210. First fixed frame; 211. Receiving cavity; 212. Rotation hole; 213. Lateral movement hole; 220. Rotation frame; 221. Rotation shaft; 222. First position; 223. Second position; 224. Swing hole; 225. Enclosure plate; 230. Lateral movement frame; 231. Horizontal plate; 232. Vertical plate;

[0038] 300. Display components;

[0039] 400. Circuit board;

[0040] 500. Touch sensing device;

[0041] 600. Reset plate; 610. Reset post; 620. Reset hole; 630. Connecting ring;

[0042] 700. Second fixed frame. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0044] The existing technology has a technical problem that makes it difficult for users to distinguish the function of the custom buttons.

[0045] Therefore, this application provides a custom control device, wherein, including

[0046] A drive component that can reciprocate under the drive of an external force;

[0047] A transmission assembly is disposed on one side of the drive assembly along a first direction, and the transmission assembly moves synchronously with the drive assembly;

[0048] A display component is provided correspondingly to the driving component. The display component is disposed on one side of the driving component along a second direction. An icon is displayed on the display component, and the icon is used to represent the function type in the custom control device.

[0049] A circuit board is disposed on the side of the transmission component away from the drive component and adjacent to the display component. A touch sensing device is connected to the circuit board and is correspondingly disposed with respect to the transmission component. During the reciprocating motion of the drive component, the transmission component contacts or moves away from the touch sensing device to realize the function switching of the custom control device and the icon switching of the display component. The function of the custom control device is set to correspond one-to-one with the icon.

[0050] Example:

[0051] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one possible structure of the custom control device described in this application. Please refer to the attached diagram. Figure 1 As shown, this application provides a custom control device that can be installed on the surface of trim panels in automobiles, home appliances, etc., and in particular, can be installed at the bottom of an automobile display screen.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the first direction Y of this application refers to the width direction of the custom control device, that is, the front-to-back direction of the custom control device. In the custom control device, the drive component 100 is in front of the second fixed frame 700. The second direction Z of this application refers to the height direction of the custom control device, that is, the vertical direction of the custom control device. In the custom control device, the top is at the top and the bottom is at the bottom. The third direction X of this application refers to the length direction of the custom control device, that is, the left-to-right direction of the custom control device.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the custom control device provided in this application includes a drive component 100, a transmission component 200 and a circuit board 400 in sequence along the first direction Y. A touch sensor 500 is correspondingly provided on the circuit board 400, and the touch sensor 500 is correspondingly provided with the transmission component 200.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 1 As shown, multiple drive components 100 are provided to form a diversified control system for a customizable control device. The multiple drive components 100 are arranged side-by-side along a third direction X.

[0055] In this application, the drive component 100 can reciprocate under the drive of an external force. The external force refers to the user's hand force to move the drive component 100 up and down, achieving linear up-and-down movement, or to rotate the drive component 100 circumferentially, achieving circumferential rotation. Reciprocating motion includes both linear up-and-down reciprocating motion and circumferential reciprocating motion. Furthermore, the types of custom control devices are categorized according to their movement method, including plate-shaped custom control devices with linear up-and-down movement and cylindrical custom control devices with circumferential rotation. The plate-shaped custom control device is triggered by linear up-and-down reciprocating motion under the action of an external force; that is, the linear up-and-down reciprocating motion of the drive component 100 causes the transmission component 200 to contact or move away from the touch sensor 500. The cylindrical custom control device is triggered by circumferential rotation under the action of an external force; that is, the circumferential rotation of the transmission component 200 causes the cylindrical custom control device to move closer to or away from the touch sensor 500. In one embodiment, the custom control device of this application adopts a plate-shaped custom control device.

[0056] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 As shown, the transmission component 200 is disposed on one side of the drive component 100 along the first direction Y, and the transmission component 200 moves synchronously with the drive component 100. That is, after the drive component 100 achieves vertical linear reciprocating motion or circumferential rotary reciprocating motion, the drive component 100 transmits the motion to the transmission component 200, and the transmission component 200 moves synchronously.

[0057] In one embodiment, the custom control device of this application adopts a plate-shaped custom control device. Simultaneously, the transmission component 200 can switch the up-and-down movement of the drive component 100 along the second direction Z to the back-and-forth movement of the transmission component 200 along the first direction Y.

[0058] In one embodiment, the transmission assembly 200 includes a first fixed frame 210, a rotating frame 220, and a transverse frame 230. The rotating frame 220 and the transverse frame 230 are arranged sequentially along a first direction Y, with the rotating frame 220 positioned closer to the drive assembly 100 than the transverse frame 230. The rotating frame 220 has a first side and a second side formed along the first direction Y. The first side of the rotating frame 220 is connected to the drive assembly 100, and the second side of the rotating frame 220 abuts against the transverse frame 230. Further, the rotating frame 220 is disposed on the side of the first fixed frame 210 closest to the drive assembly 100, and the rotating frame 220 is rotatably connected to the first fixed frame 210. The transverse frame 230 is disposed on the side of the first fixed frame 210 away from the drive assembly 100, and the transverse frame 230 passes through the first fixed frame 210 and abuts against the rotating frame 220.

[0059] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1As shown, the display component 300 is correspondingly disposed to the driving component 100. The display component 300 is disposed on one side of the driving component 100 along the second direction Z. In one embodiment, the display component 300 is disposed above the driving component 100.

[0060] In specific embodiments of this application, multiple driving components 100 are provided. In one embodiment, there are one or more display components 300. When there is only one display component 300, the display component 300 is a single screen, and the display component 300 is an elongated structure extending along a third direction X. The display component 300 has several display areas arranged along the third direction X, and each display area corresponds to one of the driving components 100. An icon is displayed on the display area, and the icon is used to represent the function type of the currently corresponding custom control device, so that the user can clearly distinguish the function of the currently customized control device after the function is switched. When there are multiple display components 300, each display component 300 corresponds to one of the driving components 100, and an icon is displayed on the display component 300, and the icon is used to represent the function type of the currently corresponding custom control device, so that the user can clearly distinguish the function of the currently customized control device after the function is switched.

[0061] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 As shown, circuit board 400 is disposed on the side of transmission assembly 200 away from drive assembly 100. Circuit board 400 is connected to display assembly 300 to control the icons displayed by display assembly 300. Touch sensor 500 is disposed on circuit board 400, and touch sensor 500 is disposed corresponding to transmission assembly 200, drive assembly 100 is disposed corresponding to transmission assembly 200, and drive assembly 100 is disposed corresponding to display assembly 300.

[0062] In one embodiment, the touch sensing device 500 extends toward the transmission assembly 200, which switches the up-and-down movement of the drive assembly 100 to a back-and-forth movement relative to the touch sensing device 500, so as to contact or move away from the touch sensing device 500. Furthermore, the transmission assembly 200 contacts or moves away from the touch sensing device 500 to achieve function switching of the customized control device. Simultaneously with the function switching of the customized control device, the icon on the display assembly 300 switches accordingly, and the function of the customized control device corresponds one-to-one with the icon.

[0063] In one embodiment, the touch sensing device 500 is a micro switch or a position sensor.

[0064] In one embodiment, the circuit board 400 is connected to a data module, which is used to record functional information and icon information.

[0065] In one embodiment, a second fixing frame 700 is also included. The second fixing frame 700 is disposed on the side of the first fixing frame 210 away from the drive assembly 100. The first fixing frame 210 is connected to the second fixing frame 700. The circuit board 400 is connected to the second fixing frame 700. A connection structure is provided at the end of the second fixing frame 700 away from the drive assembly 100. The connection structure extends along the first direction Y. The custom control device is connected to other components through the connection structure.

[0066] In one embodiment, the custom control device functions include hazard light control, airflow control, and volume control. If airflow and volume control are required, two rows of touch sensors 500 need to be installed at corresponding positions on the same rotating frame 220, along with two rows of horizontal sliding frames 230. This ensures that the drive component 100 can trigger the touch sensors 500 when pressed down, and also triggers them when moved upwards, thereby achieving bidirectional control of airflow or volume. Specifically, it allows for both increasing and decreasing airflow or volume.

[0067] In one embodiment, the circuit board 400 determines, based on the trigger time of the touch sensor 500, whether the pressing of the touch sensor 500 is used to switch the function type of the custom control device or to adjust the function state of the current custom control device. If the function of the current custom control device refers to airflow control, then adjusting the function state of the current custom control device refers to adjusting the airflow.

[0068] Specifically, the circuit board 400 is equipped with a trigger threshold for the touch sensor 500. If the actual trigger time of the touch sensor 500 is greater than the trigger threshold, it is determined that the current driving component 100 is used to switch the function type of the custom control device. If the actual trigger time of the touch sensor 500 is less than the trigger threshold, it is determined that the current driving component 100 is used to adjust the current function state of the custom control device.

[0069] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 As shown, the custom control device of this application also includes a reset plate 600, which is located between the circuit board 400 and the transmission assembly 200. Further, the reset plate 600 is located between the transverse frame 230 and the circuit board 400. The reset plate 600 includes a first side and a second side along the first direction Y. The first side of the reset plate 600 abuts against the transverse frame 230, and the second side of the reset plate 600 is away from or in contact with the circuit board 400, thereby enabling the on / off switching of the touch sensing device 500 on the circuit board 400.

[0070] The rotating frame 220 includes a rotating state and a reset state.

[0071] The rotating frame 220 deflects under the drive of the drive assembly 100 to form a rotating state. In this rotating state, the rotating frame 220 drives the transverse frame 230 to move towards the reset plate 600. After contacting the reset frame, the rotating frame 220 compresses the reset plate 600 and drives the reset plate 600 to move towards the touch sensing device 500, thereby achieving contact between the reset plate 600 and the touch sensing device 500, and indirectly achieving contact between the transverse frame 230 and the touch sensing device 500.

[0072] After the drive assembly 100 is depressurized, the rotating assembly enters a reset state. In this reset state, the rotating frame 220 switches from the rotating state to the reset state by the compressive force of the reset plate 600. In the reset state, the transverse frame 230 moves away from the touch sensor 500.

[0073] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of one possible structure of the driver component in this application. Please refer to the attached diagram. Figure 2 As shown, the drive component 100 is a plate-like structure that moves vertically in a linear motion. Here, the vertical linear motion is relative to the drive component 100 itself.

[0074] The drive assembly 100 includes a lower pressure plate 120 and a swing plate 110 arranged sequentially along a first direction Y. The side of the lower pressure plate 120 closest to the transmission assembly is connected to the side of the swing plate 110 furthest from the transmission assembly. The upper side of the lower pressure plate 120 has anti-slip textures to enhance the tactile feel and prevent slippage between fingers and the lower pressure plate 120. The swing plate 110 extends along the first direction Y and has positioning strips 130 along the first direction Y. In one embodiment, the positioning strips 130 are respectively arranged on both sides of the swing plate 110 along a second direction Z. The swing plate 110 has a through-hole 140 along the second direction Z. The drive assembly 100 connects to the rotating frame through the positioning strips 130 and the positioning holes 140 to ensure that the rotating frame rotates synchronously during the up-and-down movement of the drive assembly 100.

[0075] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of one possible structure of the rotating frame of this application. (Attached) Figure 4 This is a front view of the rotating frame 220 of this application. Please refer to the attached document. Figure 3 and appendix Figure 4 As shown, the transmission assembly of this application includes a rotating frame 220, with rotating shafts 221 arranged on both sides of the rotating frame 220 along a third direction X. The rotating frame 220 is rotatably connected to a first fixed frame via the rotating shafts 221. In one embodiment, the two rotating shafts 221 are coaxially arranged.

[0076] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 3 and appendix Figure 4As shown, the rotating frame 220 has a first position 222 and a second position 223 along the second direction Z, with the first position 222 and the second position 223 spaced apart. A swing hole 224 is provided on the first position 222 along the first direction Y. The swing plate is located within the swing hole 224. An assembly hole adapted to a positioning strip is provided within the swing hole 224, and an assembly strip adapted to the positioning hole is also provided within the swing hole 224. Through the cooperation of the positioning strip with the assembly hole and the swing hole 224 with the positioning conditions, the swing plate and the swing hole 224 are limited after assembly, preventing the swing plate from disengaging from the swing hole 224 after assembly, further enhancing the working stability of the custom control device.

[0077] In one embodiment, the rotating frame 220 is provided with surrounding plates 225 on both sides along the first direction Y. The surrounding plates 225 are correspondingly provided with swing holes 224, which extend along both sides of the first direction Y and penetrate through the surrounding plates 225. When the swing plate is located within the swing hole 224, the presence of the surrounding plates 225 increases the contact area between the swing plate and the rotating frame 220, so that the swing plate can drive the rotating frame 220 to rotate.

[0078] The second position 223 is a flat plate structure. During the process of the drive component driving the rotating frame 220 to rotate, the second position 223 rotates synchronously toward the transverse frame 230 and drives the transverse frame 230 to move laterally.

[0079] Appendix Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of one possible structure of the first fixing frame in this application. Please refer to the attached diagram. Figure 5 As shown, the transmission assembly of this application also includes a first fixing frame 210. To correspond to multiple drive assemblies, multiple first fixing frames 210 are arranged side by side along the third direction X, and the multiple first fixing frames 210 are connected in sequence to form the structure shown in the attached figure. Figure 5 The first fixed frame assembly shown.

[0080] In one embodiment, the first fixing frame assembly of this application is formed in one step.

[0081] The first fixed frame 210 has a receiving cavity 211 along the first direction Y. The receiving cavity 211 has an opening on the side facing the rotating frame and a closed opening on the side facing the transverse frame. The closed opening on one side of the first fixed frame 210 provides a basis for forming the transverse hole 213. The first fixed frame 210 has rotating holes 212 extending through both sides along the third direction X, and the rotating holes 212 communicate with the receiving cavity 211. The first fixed frame 210 also has a transverse hole 213 extending through the first direction Y, and the transverse hole 213 communicates with the receiving cavity 211. The rotating frame enters the receiving cavity 211 through the opening and is rotatably connected to the rotating hole 212 through a rotating shaft. A reset structure can be provided between the rotating frame and the rotating hole 212 to achieve the reset of the rotating frame after rotation.

[0082] In one embodiment, the reset structure is a torsion spring. One end of the transverse frame passes through the transverse hole 213 and abuts against the second position.

[0083] Appendix Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of one possible structure of the transverse sliding frame in this application. Please refer to the attached diagram. Figure 6 As shown, the transverse frame 230 consists of a horizontal plate 231 and a vertical plate 232. The first end of the horizontal plate 231 abuts against the rotating frame 220, and the second end of the horizontal plate 231 is connected to the vertical plate 232, which abuts against the reset plate. The transverse frame 230 is used to switch the rotational motion of the rotating frame into transverse motion and transmit the transverse motion to the reset plate, so as to realize the transverse movement of the reset plate relative to the circuit board along the first direction Y. The touch sensing device is disposed on the surface of the circuit board along the first direction Y. If the touch sensing device is triggered by moving it up and down along the second direction Z, its triggering accuracy will be reduced. If the rotational motion of the rotating frame is switched to the transverse movement of the transverse frame 230 along the first direction Y, the touch sensing device is pressed against along the first direction Y when triggered, thereby improving the accuracy of triggering the touch sensing device.

[0084] In one embodiment, the horizontal plate 231 is arranged along a first direction Y, and the vertical plate 232 is arranged along a second direction Z. In another embodiment, the horizontal plate 231 and the vertical plate 232 are arranged perpendicularly to each other. A reinforcing rib is provided between the horizontal plate 231 and the vertical plate 232, and the reinforcing rib is connected to the horizontal plate 231 and the vertical plate 232 respectively to enhance the connection strength between the horizontal plate 231 and the vertical plate 232.

[0085] Appendix Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of one possible structure of the reset plate in this application. (Attached) Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the reset plate 600 of this application. Please refer to the attached diagram. Figure 7 and appendix Figure 8 As shown, the custom control device of this application also includes a reset plate 600, which is located between the circuit board and the transmission assembly. The reset plate 600 is used to provide driving force after the drive assembly is pressed down, so as to reset the drive assembly.

[0086] A reset hole 620 is provided at the corresponding position of the reset plate 600 and the transverse frame, and a reset hole 620 is further provided at the corresponding position of the vertical plate and the transverse frame. A reset post 610 is provided in the reset hole 620, and the reset post 610 is flexibly connected to the reset hole 620 through a connecting ring 630, so that the reset post 610 can move along the first direction Y within the reset hole 620. The reset post 610 is arranged along the first direction Y, and the first end of the reset post 610 always abuts against the transverse frame 230, while the second end of the reset post 610 contacts or moves away from the touch sensing device 500.

[0087] In one embodiment, the reset post 610, reset plate 600, and connecting ring 630 are all made of an elastic material to provide restoring force for the drive assembly. Further, the reset post 610, reset plate 600, and connecting ring 630 are all made of rubber. Depending on the positional relationship of the touch sensing device, the reset post 610 can be arranged in a single row or multiple rows.

[0088] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 8 As shown, in actual use, when the user presses down on the drive component 100 for a certain period of time, the drive component 100 synchronously drives the rotating frame 220 to rotate downward. At the same time as the rotating frame 220 rotates downward, the second position 223 of the rotating frame 220 rotates toward the horizontal moving frame 230, and drives the horizontal moving frame 230 to move laterally toward the reset column 610. At this time, the reset column 610 forms a compressed state and stores force for the reset of the drive component 100. Then, the reset column 610 moves laterally toward the touch sensing device 500 to trigger the touch sensing device 500. After the touch sensing device 500 is triggered for a fixed period of time, the function of the custom control device is switched, and the corresponding icon on the display component 300 is also switched at the same time. When the user cancels the press of the drive component 100, due to the compressive force of the reset post 610, the reset post 610 simultaneously drives the transverse frame 230 to move toward the rotating frame 220. The second position 223 of the rotating frame 220 simultaneously moves toward the drive component 100, finally causing the drive component 100 to spring back to its original position and prepare for the next press.

[0089] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0090] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0091] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A customizable control device, characterized in that, include A drive component that can reciprocate under the drive of an external force; A transmission assembly is disposed on one side of the drive assembly along a first direction, and the transmission assembly moves synchronously with the drive assembly; A display component is provided correspondingly to the driving component. The display component is disposed on one side of the driving component along a second direction. An icon is displayed on the display component, and the icon is used to represent the function type in the custom control device. A circuit board is disposed on the side of the transmission component away from the drive component. The circuit board is connected to the display component and a touch sensor is connected to the circuit board. The touch sensor is correspondingly disposed with the transmission component. During the reciprocating motion of the drive component, the transmission component contacts or moves away from the touch sensor to realize the function switching of the custom control device and the icon switching of the display component. The function of the custom control device is set to correspond one-to-one with the icon. The circuit board determines whether pressing the touch sensor is used to switch the function type of the custom control device or to adjust the function status of the current custom control device based on the trigger time of the touch sensor. The circuit board is equipped with a trigger threshold for the touch sensor. If the actual trigger time of the touch sensor is greater than the trigger threshold, it is determined that the current driving component is used to switch the function type of the custom control device. If the actual trigger time of the touch sensor is less than the trigger threshold, it is determined that the current driving component is used to adjust the current function state of the custom control device. The transmission assembly includes: A first fixing frame, wherein a receiving cavity is provided inside the first fixing frame along a first direction, and a transverse moving hole is provided through the first fixing frame along the first direction; A rotating frame is disposed in the receiving cavity and is rotatably connected to the first fixed frame. The rotating frame has a first position and a second position along the second direction. The first position is in contact with the driving assembly, and the driving assembly is used to drive the rotating frame to rotate. A transverse frame is disposed between the rotating frame and the circuit board. The first end of the transverse frame is correspondingly disposed with the touch sensing device, and the second end of the transverse frame passes through the transverse hole and abuts against the second position. A reset plate is provided between the circuit board and the transmission assembly. A reset post is provided on the reset plate at the corresponding position of the transverse frame. The reset post is arranged along the first direction and is movably connected to the reset plate. The reset post is made of elastic material. The first end of the reset post abuts against the transverse frame, and the second end of the reset post contacts or moves away from the touch sensing device.

2. The custom control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The touch sensing device extends toward the transmission assembly, and the drive assembly moves up and down under the drive of an external force. The transmission assembly is used to switch the up and down movement of the drive assembly into a back and forth movement relative to the touch sensing device, so as to contact or move away from the touch sensing device.

3. The custom control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first position is provided with a swing hole along the first direction, and the drive component extends a swing plate along the first direction on the side near the transmission component, with the swing plate located inside the swing hole.

4. The custom control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a second fixing frame, which is disposed on the side of the first fixing frame away from the drive component. The first fixing frame is connected to the second fixing frame, and the circuit board is connected to the second fixing frame. The side of the second fixing frame away from the drive component is provided with a connecting structure, which extends along the first direction.

5. The custom control device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The reset plate is fixed to the side of the circuit board near the drive assembly, and the second fixing bracket is disposed on the side of the circuit board away from the drive assembly to form protection for the circuit board.

6. The custom control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating frame has rotating shafts on both sides in a third direction, and the first fixed frame has rotating holes corresponding to the rotating shafts. The rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the rotating holes. The rotating frame includes a rotating state and a reset state. The rotating frame deflects under the drive of the drive assembly to form the rotating state, and the reset column is compressed. In the rotating state, the transverse frame makes contact with the touch sensing device through the reset column. The rotating frame switches the rotation state to the reset state by the compressive force of the reset column. In the reset state, the horizontal moving frame moves away from the touch sensing device.

7. The custom control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The touch sensing device is a micro switch or a position sensor, and the display component is located above the driving component.

8. The custom control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circuit board is connected to the data module, which is used to record functional information and icon information.

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