Central control physical buttons, central control screen and vehicle

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a central control physical button, a central control screen, and a vehicle, belonging to the field of automotive intelligent cockpit technology. The central control physical button includes a mounting base, an electronic control board, and at least one physical button. The electronic control board is mounted on the mounting base and has at least one trigger and a controller. The trigger and controller are signal-connected, and the controller is signal-connected to the central control screen. The physical buttons are mounted on the mounting base and correspond one-to-one with the triggers. When a physical button is pressed, the trigger transmits the triggered signal to the controller. The controller sends a control command corresponding to the physical button to the central control screen to execute the corresponding function of the physical button. The corresponding function of the physical button can be modified by a function customization command received by the central control screen. This disclosure allows for simple and quick use of corresponding functions by pressing the physical button, avoiding the risk of car accidents due to user distraction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of automotive intelligent cockpit technology, and in particular to a central control physical button, a central control screen, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As the automotive industry moves towards intelligentization, more and more functions require operation via the central control screen. This has led to a gradual increase in the size of the central control screen and a reduction in physical buttons. While this has enhanced the technological feel of the car cabin, many operations have become increasingly cumbersome because a large number of functions need to be accessed through the central control screen. When these cumbersome functions are needed while driving, they may also lead to the risk of car accidents due to the user's distraction. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, this disclosure provides a central control physical button, a central control screen, and a vehicle, enabling simple and quick use of corresponding functions by pressing the physical button, thus avoiding the risk of car accidents due to user distraction. The technical solution is as follows:

[0004] The first aspect provides a central control physical button, which includes a mounting base, an electronic control board, and at least one physical button;

[0005] The electronic control board is mounted on the mounting base. The electronic control board has at least one trigger and a controller. The trigger and the controller are signal-connected. The controller is signal-connected to the central control screen.

[0006] The physical buttons are mounted on the mounting base and correspond one-to-one with the triggers. When a physical button is pressed, the trigger transmits the triggered signal to the controller. The controller then sends a control command corresponding to the physical button to the central control screen to execute the corresponding function of the physical button. The corresponding function of the physical button can be modified by the function customization command received by the central control screen.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the central control physical button further includes at least one button mark and a first fixing member. The button mark is detachably connected to the mounting base through the first fixing member. The button mark corresponds one-to-one with the physical button and is used to indicate the corresponding function of the physical button.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the central control physical button further includes a sign cover and a second fixing member. The sign cover and the mounting base are detachably connected by the second fixing member. There is a gap between the sign cover and the mounting base, and the button sign is located in the gap. The sign cover is at least partially made of a light-transmitting material or has a second through hole so that the button sign can be seen through the sign cover or the second through hole.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the sign cover has a second through hole, a first end of the button sign is located in the gap, a second end is located in the second through hole, and the second end face of the button sign smoothly transitions to the side surface of the sign cover facing away from the mounting base.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the central control physical button further includes at least one indicator light. The indicator light is signal-connected to the controller and corresponds one-to-one with the physical button. The corresponding function of the physical button and the indicator light are both configured to have multiple states, and the state of the indicator light corresponds one-to-one with the state of the corresponding function of the physical button. When the corresponding function of the physical button is in a certain state, the controller sends a control command corresponding to the state of the corresponding function of the physical button to the indicator light so that the indicator light is in the corresponding state.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the trigger and physical buttons are both multiple, the mounting base is strip-shaped and is arranged along one side of the central control screen, and the multiple physical buttons are evenly arranged along the corresponding side of the central control screen.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the central control physical button further includes a third fixing component, and the mounting base and the central control screen are detachably connected through the third fixing component.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the central control physical button further includes a spring pin, and the electronic control board and the central control screen are detachably electrically connected via the spring pin.

[0014] In a second aspect, a central control screen is provided, the central control screen being adapted to be connected to trigger and controller signals as described in any of the first aspects.

[0015] Thirdly, a vehicle is provided that includes central control physical buttons as described in any of the first aspects.

[0016] In the solution disclosed herein, the electronic control board has a trigger and a controller. Since the corresponding functions of the physical buttons can be modified by the function customization instructions received by the central control screen, the user can modify the functions corresponding to the physical buttons to functions that need to be used during driving but are cumbersome to operate on the central control screen. In this way, the user can directly press the physical button to trigger the trigger and make the controller issue an instruction to execute the function, thus realizing the simple and quick use of the corresponding functions. This can avoid the risk of car accidents caused by the user's attention being distracted due to cumbersome operation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] 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.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a central control physical button provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a central control physical button provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating signal transmission between a trigger, a controller, and a central control screen according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a structure provided in this disclosure, in which each button mark has a corresponding first fixing member;

[0022] Figure 5 This is provided by the embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 4 A partial magnified structural diagram;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between a button mark and a first fixing member provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of a button mark connected to a first fixing member according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in which a button mark is located on a physical button, according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a structure provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which button markings are located on a first fixing member;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a central control physical button provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0029] 1. Mounting base; 11. First through hole; 12. Bottom shell; 13. Top cover; 131. Insertion hole; 132. Third through hole; 133. Fixing base; 1331. Mounting hole; 14. Mounting slot; 2. Electronic control board; 21. Trigger; 22. Controller; 3. Physical button; 31. First rotating structure; 4. Central control screen; 5. Button mark; 51. First fixing component; 511. Carrier plate; 512. Guide rod; 513. First weak magnet; 6. Marker cover plate; 62. Second through hole; 7. Indicator light; 8. Third fixing component; 81. Guide rail; 82. Buckle; 9. Spring pin; 10. Knob. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] This embodiment relates to a central control screen in a vehicle's intelligent cockpit. The central control screen can be classified according to its installation method, such as a fixed central control screen or a rotating central control screen. This embodiment does not provide an example of the installation method of the central control screen.

[0032] This embodiment specifically involves the central control screen's physical buttons. The structural features of the central control physical buttons will be introduced first below.

[0033] like Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the central control physical buttons. Figure 2 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the central control physical buttons. Figure 3 The diagram shows the signal transmission between the trigger, controller, and central control screen. Figure 4 The diagram shown illustrates the structure where each button symbol has a corresponding first fixing member. Figure 5 As shown Figure 4 A partial enlarged structural diagram, as shown in Figure A. Figure 6 The diagram shows the connection structure between the button mark and the first fixing member. Figure 7 The diagram shown is a bottom view of the connection between the button mark and the first fixing component. Figure 8 The diagram shows the structure of the button markings located on the physical buttons. Figure 9 The diagram shows a structure where the button markings are all located on a first fixing member. Figure 10 The diagram shown is a cross-sectional view of the central control physical buttons.

[0034] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the central control physical buttons include a mounting base 1, an electronic control board 2, and at least one physical button 3. The electronic control board 2 is mounted on the mounting base 1 and has at least one trigger 21 and a controller 22. The trigger 21 and the controller 22 are signal connected, and the controller 22 is signal connected to the central control screen 4. The signal connection between the controller 22 and the central control screen 4 can be achieved through a signal transmission line or a Bluetooth connection. In this embodiment, the method of signal connection between the controller 22 and the central control screen 4 is not limited.

[0035] Physical buttons 3 are mounted on mounting base 1 and correspond one-to-one with triggers 21. There can be one, two, three, or more physical buttons 3, for example... Figure 1 As shown, there are ten physical buttons 3, and correspondingly, there are also ten triggers 21.

[0036] In one example, the mounting base 1 has an inner cavity and at least one first through hole 11 for connecting the inner cavity to the outside. The physical buttons 3 correspond one-to-one with the first through holes 11. Accordingly, there are ten first through holes 11 on the mounting base 1. The electronic control board 2 is fixedly installed inside the inner cavity.

[0037] For example, refer to Figure 2 As shown, the mounting base 1 may include a bottom shell 12 and a top cover 13. One side of the bottom shell 12 is open, and the top cover 13 is mounted on the open side to seal it. The electronic control board 2 is installed in the cavity formed by the space between the bottom shell 12 and the top cover 13, and all ten first through holes 11 are located on the top cover 13. The electronic control board 2 may be fixedly connected to either the bottom shell 12 or the top cover 13.

[0038] It should be noted that the fixed connection between the electronic control board 2 and the bottom shell 12 or the top cover 13 can be detachable or non-detachable. For example, it can be a detachable connection made by means of snap-fit ​​or screws, or a non-detachable connection made by means of adhesive.

[0039] For example, the inner surface of the top cover 13 has multiple fixing seats 133, and both the fixing seats 133 and the bottom shell 12 have mounting holes 1331. The nut at the first end of the screw abuts against the bottom shell 12, and the second end passes through the mounting holes 1331 on the bottom shell 12 and the fixing seats 133 in sequence. The mounting holes 1331 on the fixing seats 133 are threaded holes so that the top cover 13 and the bottom shell 12 are fixedly connected.

[0040] This embodiment does not limit the specific fixing method between the electronic control board 2 and the bottom shell 12 or the top cover 13. As long as the electronic control board 2 can be fixed in the inner cavity and the stability of the electronic control board 2 between the bottom shell 12 and the top cover 13 can be ensured.

[0041] Furthermore, this embodiment does not limit the specific fixing method between the bottom shell 12 and the top cover 13, as long as a detachable fixing connection between the bottom shell 12 and the top cover 13 can be achieved. For example, the bottom shell 12 and the top cover 13 can be connected by snap-fit ​​or by screws.

[0042] The above describes the assembly method of the electronic control board 2 and the mounting base 1. The following describes the assembly method of the physical button 3 with the mounting base 1, as well as the assembly method of the physical button 3 with the electronic control board 2.

[0043] In one example, continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 10 As shown, the physical button 3 is located in the first through hole 11, and the first end of the physical button 3 is located inside the inner cavity, while the second end is located outside. The first end of the physical button 3 is adapted to the trigger 21 so that the first end of the physical button 3 can trigger the trigger 21 by pressing the second end of the physical button 3.

[0044] In one example, continue to refer to Figure 10 As shown, in order to trigger the trigger 21 when the second end of the physical button 3 is pressed, the trigger 21 is configured as a push-button switch 211, and the middle part between the first end and the second end of the physical button 3 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first through hole 11. Thus, when the second end of the physical button 3 is pressed, the first end of the physical button 3 rotates around the rotatably connected part. Simultaneously, the trigger 21 is positioned at one end of the rotational trajectory of the first end of the physical button 3, and the pressing direction is tangent or nearly tangent to the rotational trajectory of the first end of the physical button 3. Thus, when the second end of the physical button 3 is pressed, the first end of the physical button 3 can press against the trigger 21 when it reaches one end of the rotational trajectory, thereby triggering the trigger 21.

[0045] In one example, when the second end of the physical button 3 is turned, the direction of the applied force can be parallel to the plane of the upper cover 13. Compared with the push-to-trigger method, this is more in line with the operation behavior and is simpler and more convenient.

[0046] In one example, in order to achieve a rotatable connection between the middle part of the physical button 3 and the inner wall of the first through hole 11, the middle part of the physical button 3 has a first rotating structure 31, and the inner wall of the first through hole 11 has a second rotating structure. The middle part of the physical button 3 and the inner wall of the first through hole 11 are rotatably connected through the cooperation of the first rotating structure 31 and the second rotating structure.

[0047] In one example, in the first rotating structure 31 in the middle of the physical button 3 and the second rotating structure on the inner wall of the first through hole 11, one is a pivot and the other is a hole. For example, the first rotating structure 31 is a hole and the second rotating structure is a pivot. Figure 10 As shown, the first rotating structure 31 is a rotating shaft, and the second rotating structure is a rotating hole.

[0048] In this embodiment, when the physical button 3 is pressed, the trigger 21 transmits the triggered signal to the controller 22. The controller 22 sends a control command corresponding to the physical button 3 to the central control screen 4 to execute the corresponding function of the physical button 3. The corresponding function of the physical button 3 can be modified by the function customization command received by the central control screen 4. Therefore, the user can modify the function corresponding to the physical button 3 to a function that needs to be used during driving but is cumbersome to operate on the central control screen 4. This allows the user to directly press the physical button 3 to trigger the trigger 21, which in turn causes the controller 22 to issue a command to execute the function. This enables the user to use the corresponding function simply and quickly, avoiding the risk of car accidents caused by the user's attention being distracted due to cumbersome operation.

[0049] In one example, the central control physical buttons also include at least one button mark 5 and a first fixing member 51. The button mark 5 is detachably connected to the mounting base 1 via the first fixing member 51. The button mark 5 corresponds one-to-one with the physical button 3 and is used to indicate the corresponding function of the physical button 3, such as... Figure 1 Taking the ten physical buttons 3 shown as an example, there are also ten button labels 5. The button labels 5 are used to indicate the corresponding functions of the physical buttons 3. The button labels 5 are all located next to the corresponding physical buttons 3; for example, the button labels 5 can be located above or below the corresponding physical buttons 3.

[0050] In one example, multiple button marks 5 can be detachably fixed to the mounting base 1 by a first fastener 51.

[0051] For example, two button marks 5 can be detachably fixed to the mounting base 1 by a first fixing member 51, or three button marks 5 can be detachably fixed to the mounting base 1 by a first fixing member 51, or all ten button marks 5 can be detachably fixed to the mounting base 1 by the same first fixing member 51.

[0052] Continue to refer to Figure 9 As shown, the first fixing member 51 includes a carrier plate 511. The carrier plate 511, which is the first fixing member 51, can be detachably fixed to the mounting base 1 by means of screws, clips or magnetic attraction.

[0053] In another example, each button mark 5 has a corresponding first fixing member 51, and the button mark 5 can be detachably fixed to the mounting base 1 by the corresponding first fixing member 51.

[0054] For example, the first fixing member 51 includes a carrier plate 511 and guide rods 512 fixed to the back of the carrier plate 511. The upper cover 13 of the mounting base 1 has a number of insertion holes 131 that match the number of guide rods 512. Taking ten guide rods 512 as an example, the number of insertion holes 131 is also ten. At the same time, the spacing between the insertion holes 131 is adapted to the size of the carrier plate 511 to avoid the carrier plates 511 from overlapping each other.

[0055] Each carrier plate 511 and the top cover 13 are fixedly connected in a way that can be detached by screws, clips or magnetic attraction.

[0056] For example, the guide rod 512 is fixed to the back of the carrier plate 511, and a first weak magnet 513 is embedded on both symmetrical sides of the back of the carrier plate 511. A second weak magnet, corresponding to the corresponding hole 131, is also embedded on both symmetrical sides of the upper cover 13. When the guide rod 512 is inserted into the hole 131, the first weak magnet 513 on the carrier plate 511 attracts the corresponding second weak magnet on the upper cover 13, thus achieving a detachable connection of the carrier plate 511 to the upper cover 13. It should be noted that the guide rod 512 and the carrier plate 511 can be a single integral structural component, or two independent structural components fixed together by welding or snap-fitting.

[0057] In another embodiment, for example Figure 8 As shown, the button mark 5 can also be detachably fixed to the physical button 3 by a fifth fixing member. The fifth fixing member can have the same structure as the first fixing member 51. The second end of the physical button 3 has a structure that is adapted to the fifth fixing member, so that the button mark 5 can be detachably fixed to the second end of the physical button 3 by the fifth fixing member.

[0058] In one embodiment, the button mark 5 can be printed on the surface of the carrier plate 511 by spraying, etching or other means, or it can be fixed on the surface of the carrier plate 511 by welding, gluing or other means. This embodiment does not limit the installation method of the button mark 5 on the carrier plate 511, as long as the button mark 5 can be fixed on the carrier plate 511 and can be seen by the user.

[0059] It should be noted that the back side of the carrier plate 511 refers to the side facing the top cover 13 after it is assembled onto the top cover 13. The surface is opposite to the back side, and it is the side facing away from the top cover 13.

[0060] As described above, after modifying the function corresponding to physical button 3, the old button label 5 can be removed and replaced with a new button label 5, so that users can identify the function of physical button 3 and avoid forgetting or being unsure when they need to use it, which could lead to distraction while driving.

[0061] In one embodiment, the central control physical button also includes a sign cover 6 and a second fixing member, wherein the sign cover 6 and the mounting base 1 are detachably connected through the second fixing member.

[0062] In one example, the second fastener can be a snap-fit, magnet, or screw hole respectively disposed on the sign cover 6 and the mounting base 1 and adapted to each other. For example, the sign cover 6 has a third weak magnet on each of the two symmetrical sides facing the upper cover 13, and a fourth weak magnet on each of the two symmetrical sides next to the mounting groove 14. The sign cover 6 and the upper cover 13 can be detachably fixedly connected by the connection of the first snap-fit ​​and the second snap-fit. This embodiment does not limit the specific structure of the second fastener, as long as it can achieve a detachable fixed connection between the sign cover 6 and the mounting base 1.

[0063] In one example, there is a gap between the sign cover 6 and the mounting base 1, and the button sign 5 is located in the gap.

[0064] For example, the sign cover 6 is dome-shaped and covers the mounting base 1 to form a gap between the sign cover 6 and the mounting base 1 for accommodating the sign cover 6. As another example, continuing to refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the outer surface of the upper cover 13 has a mounting groove 14, and the sign cover 6 is placed over the groove of the mounting groove 14 to form a gap between the sign cover 6 and the mounting base 1 for accommodating the sign cover 6.

[0065] It should be noted that the outer surface of the top cover 13 refers to the side facing away from the inner cavity after it is assembled onto the bottom shell 12, while the inner surface is opposite to the outer surface and is located on the side facing the inner cavity.

[0066] In the above example, the sign cover 6 is at least partially made of a light-transmitting material or has a second through hole 62 so that the button sign 5 can be seen through the sign cover 6 or the second through hole 62.

[0067] For example, when the sign cover 6 is assembled onto the upper cover 13 by the second fastener, the area of ​​the sign cover 6 facing the button sign 5 is made of a light-transmitting material or has a second through hole 62. Alternatively, the sign cover 6 may be made of a light-transmitting material except for the edges. Or, the entire sign cover 6 may be made of a light-transmitting material. The light-transmitting material can be plastic or glass, etc. This embodiment does not limit the type of light-transmitting material, as long as it can transmit light. The guide rod 512 and the first weak magnet 513 on each carrier plate 511 are configured to be located on both sides of the light-transmitting area. Figure 7 As shown, both the guide rod 512 and the first weak magnet 513 include two located on either side of the light-transmitting area. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, each third through hole 132 may have a socket 131 on both sides, so that each guide rod 512 can be inserted into a socket 131.

[0068] As described above, the sign cover 6 can protect the button sign 5 from being accidentally knocked off, thus preventing the user from being distracted while driving.

[0069] In one example, the sign cover 6 has a second through hole 62, the first end of the button sign 5 is located in the gap, the second end is located in the second through hole 62, and the end face of the second end of the button sign 5 smoothly transitions to the side surface of the sign cover 6 facing away from the mounting base 1.

[0070] Continue to refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first end of the button mark 5 is fixedly connected to the surface of the carrier plate 511 located within the gap. The second end face of the button mark 5 has a cover, which is located within the second through hole 62 and smoothly transitions to the side surface of the mark cover plate 6 facing away from the mounting base 1. The function corresponding to the button mark 5 is sprayed onto the surface of the cover. The first and second ends of the button mark 5 can be a single integral structural component, or two independent parts fixed together by snaps, screws, or adhesive.

[0071] Since users sometimes inevitably touch the top cover 13 when pressing the physical button 3, the above-mentioned design can both prevent the height difference between the top cover 13 and the button mark 5 from causing the user's hand to be scratched when accidentally touching the button mark 5, and ensure that the button mark 5 is displayed clearly and unobstructed on the outer surface of the top cover 13.

[0072] In one example, the central control physical buttons also include at least one indicator light 7, which is signal-connected to the controller 22 and corresponds one-to-one with the physical button 3. For example Figure 2 As shown, there are ten physical buttons 3 and ten indicator lights 7.

[0073] The physical button 3 and the indicator light 7 are both configured to have multiple states, and the state of the indicator light 7 corresponds one-to-one with the state of the physical button 3. When the physical button 3 is in a certain state, the controller 22 sends a control command corresponding to the state of the physical button 3 to the indicator light 7 so that the indicator light 7 is in the corresponding state.

[0074] For example, when the corresponding function of physical button 3 is turned off, controller 22 sends a control command to turn off indicator light 7, causing the corresponding indicator light 7 to turn off, indicating that the corresponding function of physical button 3 has been turned off; when the corresponding function of physical button 3 is turned on, controller 22 sends a control command to turn on indicator light 7, causing the corresponding indicator light 7 to light up, indicating that the corresponding function of physical button 3 has been turned on.

[0075] For example, the physical button 3 is used to adjust the level of the intelligent cabin ventilation system in the vehicle. When the ventilation system is not turned on, the controller 22 sends a control command to turn off the indicator light 7, indicating that the intelligent cabin ventilation system is not turned on. When the intelligent cabin ventilation system is adjusted to level one, the controller 22 sends a control command to turn on the indicator light 7, indicating that the intelligent cabin ventilation system is at level one. When the intelligent cabin ventilation system is adjusted to level two, the controller 22 sends a control command to turn on the indicator light 7, indicating that the intelligent cabin ventilation system is at level two.

[0076] As described above, the indicator light 7 can indicate the status of the function corresponding to the physical button 3 by the light color, thereby avoiding driver distraction due to uncertainty when it is needed.

[0077] In one example, the indicator light 7 can be installed on the outer surface of the top cover 13, next to the corresponding button mark 5, which makes it easier for users to identify the physical button 3 corresponding to the indicator light 7 and its corresponding function.

[0078] In another example, refer to Figure 2 As shown, it is installed on the electronic control board 2, located directly behind the corresponding button mark 5. The indicator light 7 is electrically connected to the electronic control board 2. The upper cover 13 has at least one third through hole 132, which corresponds one-to-one with the button mark 5 and is located between the corresponding button mark 5 and the indicator light 7. The button mark 5 is located on the carrier plate 511, and only the part where the button mark 5 is located can transmit light.

[0079] For example, the carrier plate 511 is made of a light-transmitting material, and the rest of the carrier plate 511 is coated to form a transparent area where the button mark 5 is located; or, for example, the center of the carrier plate 511 is hollowed out to form a light-transmitting button mark 5; or, for example, the center of the carrier plate 511 is hollowed out to create a shape that allows light to pass through and represents the function corresponding to the physical button 3, while a light-transmitting structural component is placed in the hollowed-out area to form a light-transmitting button mark 5. In this way, the brightness of the transmitted light can be reduced to a certain extent, avoiding excessive glare. The light-transmitting material can be glass or plastic, etc. This embodiment does not limit the type of light-transmitting material, as long as it can transmit light and reduce the brightness of the light to a certain extent.

[0080] It should be noted that "directly behind" of button mark 5 refers to the side of button mark 5 facing the top cover 13 after it is mounted on the top cover 13.

[0081] Compared to the previous example, this example not only makes it easier for users to identify the physical button 3 corresponding to the indicator light 7 and its corresponding function, but also allows users to see the button mark 5 clearly at night or in low light conditions, which is helpful for users to identify the function of the corresponding physical button 3. In addition, it reduces the space occupied by the indicator light 7, which is beneficial to reducing the overall size of the central control physical buttons.

[0082] In one example, both the trigger 21 and the physical button 3 include multiples, for example, ten, and the mounting base 1 is strip-shaped, for example, rectangular, or similar. Figure 1 The illustrated shape is a trapezoidal shape with a relatively long fixed side and bottom side, and a relatively short side side. In this embodiment, the specific shape of the mounting base 1 is not limited, as long as it is a long strip shape. The mounting base 1 is positioned along one side of the central control screen 4, and multiple physical buttons 3 are evenly distributed along the corresponding sides of the central control screen 4. For example, the mounting base 1 is positioned along the bottom, top, or side edge of the central control screen 4. This way, when there are a large number of physical buttons 3, it reduces the overall space occupied by the central control physical buttons and makes it easier for users to quickly find the corresponding physical button 3.

[0083] In one example, the central control physical buttons also include a third fixing component 8, through which the mounting base 1 and the central control screen 4 are detachably connected. The third fixing component 8 includes a limiting slide rail 81 and a V-shaped elastic buckle 82 located at the first end of the limiting slide rail 81. The first end of the V-shaped elastic buckle 82 is fixedly connected to the first end of the limiting slide rail 81, while the second end is suspended. One side of the central control screen 4 has a limiting slide groove adapted to the limiting slide rail 81 and a V-shaped slot located at the first end of the limiting slide groove and adapted to the V-shaped elastic buckle 82.

[0084] For example, the limiting slide rail 81 can be set on the bottom shell 12. When installing the mounting base 1, insert the second end of the limiting slide rail 81 into the limiting slide groove until the middle part of the V-shaped elastic buckle 82 is engaged in the V-shaped groove to complete the installation. When disassembly is required, move the second end of the V-shaped elastic buckle 82 to disengage the middle part of the V-shaped elastic buckle 82 from the V-shaped groove. Then, the mounting base 1 and the central control screen 4 can be disassembled by pulling the limiting slide rail 81 outward.

[0085] As described above, the mounting base 1 and the central control screen 4 can be assembled and separated at any time. When the user does not need the physical buttons on the central control, the physical buttons on the central control can be removed, reducing the space occupied and facilitating safe driving.

[0086] In one example, the central control physical button also includes a spring pin 9. The electronic control board 2 and the central control screen 4 are detachably electrically connected via the spring pin 9. For example, the spring pin 9 can be located at the second end of the limiting slide rail 81, and the second end of the limiting slide groove of the central control screen 4 is provided with an electrical connection contact point adapted to the spring pin 9. When the second end of the limiting slide rail 81 is inserted into the limiting slide groove until the middle of the V-shaped elastic buckle 82 is snapped into the V-shaped slot to complete the installation, the spring pin 9 contacts the electrical connection contact point and establishes an electrical connection. In this way, the electronic control board 2 and the indicator light 7 can be powered through the central control screen 4. On the one hand, the central control physical button does not need to have its own power supply, reducing the size of the central control physical button. On the other hand, it avoids the need for electrical connection via cables, preventing users from accidentally snagging cables when pressing the button, which could affect driving safety.

[0087] In one example, the central control physical buttons also include a knob 10. An operable encoder is installed on the electronic control board. The knob 10 is connected to the operable encoder, and the operable encoder is connected to the controller 22 via a signal, so that the temperature and volume can be controlled by rotating the knob 10.

[0088] In this embodiment, when the physical button 3 is pressed, the trigger 21 transmits the triggered signal to the controller 22. The controller 22 sends a control command corresponding to the physical button 3 to the central control screen 4 to execute the corresponding function of the physical button 3. The corresponding function of the physical button 3 can be modified by the function customization command received by the central control screen 4. Therefore, the user can modify the function corresponding to the physical button 3 to a function that needs to be used during driving but is cumbersome to operate on the central control screen 4. This allows the user to directly press the physical button 3 to trigger the trigger 21, which in turn causes the controller 22 to issue a command to execute the function. This enables the user to use the corresponding function simply and quickly, avoiding the risk of car accidents caused by the user's attention being distracted due to cumbersome operation.

[0089] This embodiment also provides a central control screen 4, which is suitable for signal connection with the trigger 21 and controller 22 of any of the above-mentioned components. For example, the central control screen 4 and the controller 22 are connected via Bluetooth or wired transmission. The central control screen 4 has an application for sending custom commands. When the central control screen 4 and the controller 22 are connected via Bluetooth, the corresponding functions of the physical buttons 3 can be modified through the application.

[0090] In this embodiment, when the physical button 3 is pressed, the trigger 21 transmits the triggered signal to the controller 22. The controller 22 sends a control command corresponding to the physical button 3 to the central control screen 4 to execute the corresponding function of the physical button 3. The corresponding function of the physical button 3 can be modified by the function customization command received by the central control screen 4. Therefore, the user can modify the function corresponding to the physical button 3 to a function that needs to be used during driving but is cumbersome to operate on the central control screen 4. This allows the user to directly press the physical button 3 to trigger the trigger 21, which in turn causes the controller 22 to issue a command to execute the function. This enables the user to use the corresponding function simply and quickly, avoiding the risk of car accidents caused by the user's attention being distracted due to cumbersome operation.

[0091] This embodiment also provides a vehicle, characterized in that the vehicle includes any of the above-mentioned central control physical buttons.

[0092] In this embodiment, when the physical button 3 is pressed, the trigger 21 transmits the triggered signal to the controller 22. The controller 22 sends a control command corresponding to the physical button 3 to the central control screen 4 to execute the corresponding function of the physical button 3. The corresponding function of the physical button 3 can be modified by the function customization command received by the central control screen 4. Therefore, the user can modify the function corresponding to the physical button 3 to a function that needs to be used during driving but is cumbersome to operate on the central control screen 4. This allows the user to directly press the physical button 3 to trigger the trigger 21, which in turn causes the controller 22 to issue a command to execute the function. This enables the user to use the corresponding function simply and quickly, avoiding the risk of car accidents caused by the user's attention being distracted due to cumbersome operation.

[0093] The above description is only a preferred 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 central control physical button, characterized in that, The central control physical button includes a mounting base (1), an electronic control board (2), and at least one physical button (3); The electronic control board (2) is mounted on the mounting base (1). The electronic control board (2) has at least one trigger (21) and a controller (22). The trigger (21) and the controller (22) are signal connected. The controller (22) is signal connected to the central control screen (4). The physical button (3) is installed on the mounting base (1) and corresponds one-to-one with the trigger (21). When the physical button (3) is pressed, the trigger (21) transmits the triggered signal to the controller (22). The controller (22) sends a control command corresponding to the physical button (3) to the central control screen (4) to execute the corresponding function of the physical button (3). The corresponding function of the physical button (3) can be modified by the function customization command received by the central control screen (4). The central control physical button also includes at least one button mark (5) and a first fixing member (51). The button mark (5) and the mounting base (1) are detachably connected through the first fixing member (51). The button mark (5) corresponds one-to-one with the physical button (3) and is used to indicate the corresponding function of the physical button (3). After modifying the function corresponding to the physical button (3), the old button mark (5) can be removed and replaced with the new button mark (5). The first fixing member (51) includes a carrier plate (511) and a guide rod (512). A first weak magnet (513) is provided on the back of the carrier plate (511). The guide rod (512) is fixed to the back of the carrier plate (511). The button mark (5) is provided on the surface of the carrier plate (511). The mounting base (1) is provided with a socket (131) and a second weak magnet. When the guide rod (512) is inserted into the socket (131), the first weak magnet (513) and the second weak magnet are attracted together.

2. The central control physical button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central control physical button also includes a sign cover (6) and a second fixing member. The sign cover (6) and the mounting base (1) are detachably connected through the second fixing member. There is a gap between the sign cover (6) and the mounting base (1). The button sign (5) is located in the gap. The sign cover (6) is at least partially made of a light-transmitting material or has a second through hole (62) so that the button sign (5) can be seen through the sign cover (6) or the second through hole (62).

3. The central control physical button according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sign cover (6) has a second through hole (62), the first end of the button sign (5) is located in the gap, the second end is located in the second through hole (62), and the second end face of the button sign (5) smoothly transitions to the side surface of the sign cover (6) away from the mounting base (1).

4. The central control physical button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central control physical button also includes at least one indicator light (7). The indicator light (7) is signal connected to the controller (22) and corresponds one-to-one with the physical button (3). The corresponding function of the physical button (3) and the indicator light (7) are both configured to have multiple states. The state of the indicator light (7) corresponds one-to-one with the state of the corresponding function of the physical button (3). When the corresponding function of the physical button (3) is in a certain state, the controller (22) sends a control command corresponding to the state of the corresponding function of the physical button (3) to the indicator light (7) so that the indicator light (7) is in the corresponding state.

5. The central control physical button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The trigger (21) and physical buttons (3) each include multiple ones. The mounting base (1) is strip-shaped and is set along one side of the central control screen (4). The multiple physical buttons (3) are evenly set along the corresponding side of the central control screen (4).

6. The central control physical button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central control physical button also includes a third fixing component (8), and the mounting base (1) and the central control screen (4) are detachably connected through the third fixing component (8).

7. The central control physical button according to claim 6, characterized in that, The central control physical button also includes a spring pin (9), and the electronic control board (2) and the central control screen (4) are detachably electrically connected through the spring pin (9).

8. A central control screen, characterized in that, The central control screen is adapted to be connected to the trigger (21) and controller (22) as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes the central control physical buttons as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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