Rocker switch

By designing a rocker switch containing a flexible carbon diaphragm, the problem of large volume and high-temperature welding of the rocker switch in the prior art affecting reset accuracy is solved, and the effect of small volume, 360° rotation and pressing function is achieved.

CN119542061APending Publication Date: 2025-02-28HUIZHOU SANYI PRECISION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411792966.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-08
Publication Date
2025-02-28

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Technical Problem

The existing rocker switches are large in size and are difficult to control the size. In addition, welding and assembly requires high temperature heating, which affects the reset accuracy.

Method used

A rocker switch including a shell, a bracket, a rocker handle, a flexible carbon diaphragm, a first rocker arm and a second rocker arm is designed. The flexible carbon diaphragm is used as a circuit to achieve 360° rotation and pressing functions, and the direct connection circuit does not require high-temperature welding.

Benefits of technology

The rocker switch with small volume, 360° rotation and pressing function is realized, reducing the impact of high-temperature welding on reset accuracy, and the carbon film lateral structure is a vertical structure.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a rocker switch which comprises a shell, a support, a rocking handle, a flexible carbon diaphragm, a first rocker arm and a second rocker arm, the shell covers the support, the shell and the support form a shell, the length of the shell is 9.4 mm, the width of the shell is 9.4 mm, the height of the shell is 4.5 mm, the lower end of the rocking handle is located in the middle of the first rocker arm, and the upper end of the rocking handle penetrates through the middle of the second rocker arm. The first rocker arm swings in the shell in the left-right direction, the second rocker arm swings in the shell in the front-back direction, the flexible carbon diaphragm is located at the lower end in the shell, an elastic piece is connected between the flexible carbon diaphragm and the first rocker arm, and the wiring end of the flexible carbon diaphragm extends out of the shell. The rocker switch is small in size and has the 360-degree rotating and pressing functions, high-temperature heating welding is not needed any more, a flexible circuit board printed by a carbon film is directly adopted to connect a circuit, the heated reset precision is reduced, and the lateral structure of the carbon film is a vertical structure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of switches, and in particular to a rocker switch. Background Art

[0002] Rocker switches are widely used in drones, remote control toys and even game controllers to control direction. However, existing rocker switches are large in size and difficult to control in size. In addition, high-temperature heating and welding assembly are required to connect them to the product, which affects the reset accuracy of the product during control after being heated. Summary of the invention

[0003] One object of the present invention is to provide a rocker switch which is small in size, can be rotated 360 degrees and pressed, the product is directly connected to the switch circuit, high temperature heating and welding are no longer required, and the carbon film is in a vertical state laterally.

[0004] To achieve this object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A rocker switch comprises a shell, a bracket, a rocker, a flexible carbon diaphragm, a first rocker arm and a second rocker arm, wherein the shell cover is above the bracket, and the shell and the bracket form a shell, the length of the shell is 9.4 mm, the width of the shell is 9.4 mm, and the height of the shell is 4.5 mm. The lower end of the rocker is located in the middle of the first rocker arm, and the upper end of the rocker passes through the middle of the second rocker arm. The first rocker arm swings inside the shell along the left-right direction, and the second rocker arm swings inside the shell along the front-back direction. The flexible carbon diaphragm is located at the lower end inside the shell, an elastic member is connected between the flexible carbon diaphragm and the first rocker arm, and the connection terminal of the flexible carbon diaphragm extends to the outside of the shell.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, a first slider and a second slider are installed on the side of the bracket, one end of the first rocker arm swings on the first slider, and the other end of the first rocker arm is arc-shaped and contacts the flexible carbon diaphragm, and one end of the second rocker arm swings on the second slider, and the other end of the second rocker arm is arc-shaped and contacts the flexible carbon diaphragm.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, a spring sheet is arranged between the end of the first rocker arm and the flexible carbon diaphragm, and two sides of the spring sheet are embedded in the flexible carbon diaphragm.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, brushes are installed at the lower ends of the first slider and the second slider, and the brushes are connected to the flexible carbon diaphragm.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the elastic member is a spring.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, a gasket is arranged between the spring and the first rocker arm.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, a rivet is installed on the first rocker arm, and the rivet passes through the rocker handle.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, a protrusion is provided on the outer side of the shell, and a clamping hole is formed on the side of the bracket, and the protrusion is clamped into the clamping hole.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: providing a rocker switch, which is small in size, has 360° rotation and pressing functions, no longer requires high-temperature heating and welding, directly uses a carbon film printed flexible circuit board to connect the circuit, reduces the reset accuracy due to heat, and the carbon film lateral structure is a vertical structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The present invention is further described in detail below based on the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a rocker switch according to an embodiment;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of a rocker switch described in an embodiment;

[0017] Figure 3 It is an overall exploded view of a rocker switch described in an embodiment;

[0018] Figure 4 A top-view dimensional diagram of a rocker switch described in an embodiment;

[0019] Figure 5 A bottom-view dimensional diagram of a rocker switch according to an embodiment;

[0020] Figure 6 A front dimensional diagram of a rocker switch according to an embodiment;

[0021] Figure 7 A side dimensional diagram of a rocker switch according to an embodiment;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a wiring diagram of the flexible carbon membrane described in the embodiment.

[0023] Figures 1 to 3 middle:

[0024] 1. Housing; 2. Bracket; 3. Rocker; 4. Flexible carbon diaphragm; 5. First rocker arm; 6. Second rocker arm; 7. First slider; 8. Second slider; 9. Shrapnel; 10. Brush; 11. Spring; 12. Gasket; 13. Rivet; 14. Protrusion; 15. Clamp hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a rocker switch includes a shell, a bracket, a rocker handle, a flexible carbon diaphragm, a first rocker arm and a second rocker arm. The shell covers the top of the bracket, and the shell and the bracket form a shell. The length of the shell is 9.4 mm, the width of the shell is 9.4 mm, and the height of the shell is 4.5 mm. The lower end of the rocker handle is located in the middle of the first rocker arm, and the upper end of the rocker handle passes through the middle of the second rocker arm. The first rocker arm swings inside the shell along the left-right direction, and the second rocker arm swings inside the shell along the front-back direction. The flexible carbon diaphragm is at the lower end of the shell, and an elastic member is connected between the flexible carbon diaphragm and the first rocker arm, and the connection terminal of the flexible carbon diaphragm extends to the outside of the shell.

[0027] When the circuit is connected, the wiring terminal of the flexible carbon diaphragm can be directly connected to the circuit of the product with high precision and no need for high-temperature heating and welding, which reduces the impact of product welding heat on the product's reset accuracy. In the left and right directions, the crank handle swings left and right under the action of the first rocker arm, and in the front and back directions, the crank handle swings back and forth under the action of the second rocker arm. The combination of the two realizes a 360° rotation function. The elastic part allows the crank handle to move in the vertical direction to realize the pressing function. The overall volume is 9.4mm*9.4mm*4.5mm, and the small size structure has more advantages.

[0028] In its specific structure, a first slider and a second slider are installed on the side of the bracket, one end of the first rocker arm swings on the first slider, the other end of the first rocker arm is arc-shaped and contacts the flexible carbon diaphragm, one end of the second rocker arm swings on the second slider, the other end of the second rocker arm is arc-shaped and contacts the flexible carbon diaphragm, a spring is arranged between the end of the first rocker arm and the flexible carbon diaphragm, both sides of the spring are embedded in the flexible carbon diaphragm, brushes are installed at the lower end of the first slider and the lower end of the second slider, the brushes are connected to the flexible carbon diaphragm, and the elastic member is a spring, a gasket is arranged between the spring and the first rocker arm, a rivet is installed on the first rocker arm, the rivet passes through the rocker handle, a protrusion is arranged on the outer side of the shell, and a card hole is formed on the side of the bracket, and the protrusion is inserted into the card hole.

[0029] Specific structural dimensions of each component are as follows: Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the terminal connections of the flexible carbon membrane are as follows Figure 8As shown. It includes a shell 1, a bracket 2, a crank 3, a flexible carbon diaphragm 4, a first rocker arm 5 and a second rocker arm 6. The shell 1 covers the upper part of the bracket 2. The shell 1 and the bracket 2 form a shell. The length of the shell is 9.4 mm, the width of the shell is 9.4 mm, and the height of the shell is 4.5 mm. The lower end of the crank 3 is located in the middle of the first rocker arm 5. The upper end of the crank 3 passes through the middle of the second rocker arm 6. The first rocker arm 5 swings inside the shell along the left-right direction, and the second rocker arm 6 swings inside the shell along the front-back direction. The flexible carbon diaphragm 4 is located at the lower end of the shell. An elastic member is connected between the flexible carbon diaphragm 4 and the first rocker arm 5. The connection terminal of the flexible carbon diaphragm 4 extends to the outside of the shell.

[0030] When the circuit is connected, the connection terminal of the flexible carbon diaphragm 4 can be directly connected to the circuit of the product with high precision and no need for high-temperature heating and welding, which reduces the impact of heat from welding on the product on the resetting accuracy of the product. In the left and right directions, the crank handle 3 swings left and right under the action of the first rocker arm 5, and in the front and back directions, the crank handle 3 swings back and forth under the action of the second rocker arm 6. The combination of the two realizes a 360° rotation function. The elastic part enables the crank handle 3 to move in the vertical direction to realize the pressing function. The overall volume is 9.4mm*9.4mm*4.5mm, and the small size structure has more advantages.

[0031] In its specific structure, the side of the bracket 2 is installed with a first slider 7 and a second slider 8, one end of the first rocker arm 5 swings on the first slider 7, the other end of the first rocker arm 5 is arc-shaped and contacts the flexible carbon diaphragm 4, one end of the second rocker arm 6 swings on the second slider 8, the other end of the second rocker arm 6 is arc-shaped and contacts the flexible carbon diaphragm 4, a spring 9 is arranged between the end of the first rocker arm 5 and the flexible carbon diaphragm 4, both sides of the spring 9 are embedded in the flexible carbon diaphragm 4, the lower end of the first slider 7 and the lower end of the second slider 8 are both installed with a brush 10, the brush 10 is connected to the flexible carbon diaphragm 4, and the elastic member is a spring 11, a gasket 12 is arranged between the spring 11 and the first rocker arm 5, a rivet 13 is installed on the first rocker arm 5, the rivet 13 passes through the rocker 3, a protrusion 14 is arranged on the outer side of the housing 1, and a card hole 15 is formed on the side of the bracket 2, and the protrusion 14 is inserted into the card hole 15.

[0032] Specific structural dimensions of each component are as follows: Figures 4 to 7 As shown in mm, the connection terminal of the flexible carbon membrane 4 is as follows Figure 8 shown.

[0033] It should be stated that the above-mentioned specific implementation methods are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and the technical principles used. Within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by technicians familiar with this technical field should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rocker switch, characterized in that: It includes an outer shell, a bracket, a crank, a flexible carbon diaphragm, a first rocker arm and a second rocker arm, the outer shell covers the upper part of the bracket, the outer shell and the bracket form a shell, the length of the shell is 9.4mm, the width of the shell is 9.4mm, the height of the shell is 4.5mm, the lower end of the crank is located in the middle of the first rocker arm, the upper end of the crank passes through the middle of the second rocker arm, the first rocker arm swings inside the shell along the left and right direction, the second rocker arm swings inside the shell along the front and back direction, the flexible carbon diaphragm is at the lower end inside the shell, an elastic part is connected between the flexible carbon diaphragm and the first rocker arm, and the connection terminal of the flexible carbon diaphragm extends to the outside of the shell.

2. A rocker switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first slider and a second slider are installed on the side of the bracket, one end of the first rocker arm swings on the first slider, the other end of the first rocker arm is arc-shaped and contacts the flexible carbon diaphragm, one end of the second rocker arm swings on the second slider, the other end of the second rocker arm is arc-shaped and contacts the flexible carbon diaphragm.

3. A rocker switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: A spring sheet is arranged between the end of the first rocker arm and the flexible carbon diaphragm, and two sides of the spring sheet are embedded in the flexible carbon diaphragm.

4. A rocker switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: Brushes are installed at the lower ends of the first slider and the second slider, and the brushes are connected to the flexible carbon membrane.

5. A rocker switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic member is a spring.

6. A rocker switch according to claim 5, characterized in that: A gasket is arranged between the spring and the first rocker arm.

7. A rocker switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rivet is installed on the first rocker arm, and the rivet passes through the rocker handle.

8. A rocker switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the shell is provided with a protrusion, and the side edge of the bracket is formed with a clamping hole, and the protrusion is clamped into the clamping hole.