Integrated switch assembly

By integrating multiple sets of key components and display components into the housing component and controlling them through the main control plug-in component, the problems of single-handedness and high cost caused by the composition of multiple single-function switches of the existing switch components are solved, and the effect of more concentrated switch arrangement and reduced vehicle costs is achieved.

CN119650341APending Publication Date: 2025-03-18ANHUI WEIDU HLDG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411985307.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-03-18

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Technical Problem

The existing switch components are composed of multiple single-function switches, resulting in a single feel, high cost, complex maintenance, complex layout, and cumbersome installation, resulting in high time costs.

Method used

An integrated switch assembly is designed to integrate multiple sets of key components and display components into the housing assembly, and control the key components and display components through the main control plug-in assembly. The whole is connected with only one plug-in, reducing the wiring harness branch.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a more concentrated switch arrangement, reduces the cost of the whole vehicle, simplifies the installation procedure, and reduces the cost of the mold.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an integrated switch assembly which comprises a shell assembly, a key assembly, a master control plug assembly and a display assembly. Key assemblies and a display assembly are arranged on the shell assembly, the main control plug-in assembly is connected with the key assemblies and the display assembly, the main control plug-in assembly is arranged on the shell assembly, and at least two key assemblies are arranged on the shell assembly. The beneficial effects of the invention are that a plurality of groups of button assemblies and display assemblies are integrated in the housing assembly, the button assemblies and the display assemblies can be controlled by using the main control plug assembly, and the whole body only needs one plug connector for connection, thereby reducing wiring harness branches and reducing the cost of the whole vehicle; a liquid crystal display screen is arranged, so that the state of the back-row air conditioner is displayed; the sleeping berth switch group is arranged around the sleeping berth, so that a driver can operate conveniently during rest and the appearance is attractive and symmetrical; and through integrated installation, the installation procedure is simplified, and the mold cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of vehicle supplies, in particular to an integrated switch assembly. Background Art

[0002] The switches currently on the market are composed of several single-function switches, or single-function and multi-function switches, depending on the functional configuration. There are too many switches, the feel is monotonous, the cost is high, the maintenance and replacement are complicated, and the layout is complex, the space requirement is large, and the appearance is not good; the installation steps are cumbersome and complicated, the installation efficiency is low, resulting in high time cost. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and the invention title of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, the specification abstract and the invention title, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0004] In view of the above problems or problems existing in the prior art, the present invention is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an integrated switch assembly, which can integrate multiple groups of button assemblies and display assemblies in a shell assembly. The button assemblies and display assemblies can be controlled by a main control plug-in assembly. Only one plug-in component is required for the overall connection, which reduces wiring harness branches and reduces the cost of the entire vehicle.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an integrated switch assembly, comprising a shell assembly, a button assembly, a main control plug-in assembly, and a display assembly; the shell assembly is provided with a button assembly and a display assembly, the main control plug-in assembly is connected to the button assembly and the display assembly, the main control plug-in assembly is arranged on the shell assembly, and at least two groups of button assemblies are arranged on the shell assembly.

[0007] As a preferred solution of the integrated switch assembly of the present invention, the button assembly includes a button touch member, a button control member and a lever control member; the button touch member is connected to the button control member through the lever control member, the button control member is connected to the main control plug-in assembly, and the button touch member can press the button control member through the button control member.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the integrated switch assembly of the present invention, the key touch member includes a first touch member, a second touch member, and a third touch member; the first touch member and the third touch member are respectively arranged on both sides of the second touch member.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the integrated switch assembly of the present invention, the first touch member, the second touch member, and the third touch member are respectively provided with at least two groups of buttons.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the integrated switch assembly of the present invention, the lever control member includes a lever, both ends of the lever are respectively connected to the key touch member and the key control member, and the lever is arranged in multiple groups.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the integrated switch assembly of the present invention, the display assembly includes a display screen component and a display screen control component; the display screen component is connected to the display screen control component, the display screen control component is arranged on the main control plug-in component, and the display screen component is arranged on the shell component.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the integrated switch assembly of the present invention, the display screen component includes a lens, a display screen, and a metal cover; the lens is arranged on one side of the display screen, the display screen is arranged on the metal cover, the metal cover is connected to the display screen control component, and the lens is arranged on the shell assembly.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the integrated switch assembly of the present invention, the housing assembly includes an upper housing and a lower housing; the upper housing and the lower housing are connected by a fixing member, and a button assembly, a main control plug-in assembly, and a display assembly are arranged in the upper housing and the lower housing.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the integrated switch assembly of the present invention, at least two groups of key slots are provided on the upper shell, and the key slots can accommodate the key assembly; the upper shell is also provided with a display slot, and the display assembly can be placed in the display slot.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the integrated switch assembly of the present invention, the main control plug-in assembly includes a mainboard control component and a plug-in component; the mainboard control component is connected to the plug-in component, and the plug-in component is arranged on the housing assembly.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention integrates multiple groups of button assemblies and display assemblies in a shell assembly, and utilizes a main control plug-in assembly to control the button assemblies and the display assemblies. Only one plug-in assembly is required for the overall connection, which reduces wiring harness branches and reduces the cost of the entire vehicle. The switch layout is more centralized, and it has its own LCD display to display the status of the rear air conditioning. The berth switch group is arranged around the berth, which is convenient for the driver to operate while resting and has a beautiful and symmetrical shape. The integrated installation simplifies the installation procedure and reduces the mold cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor. Among them:

[0018] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of an integrated switch assembly.

[0019] Figure 2 An exploded view of the integrated switch assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0021] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0022] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] Reference Figures 1-2 , which is the first embodiment of the present invention, provides an integrated switch assembly, which includes a shell assembly 1, a button assembly 2, a main control plug-in assembly 3, and a display assembly 4; multiple groups of button assemblies 2 and display assemblies 4 can be controlled by the main control plug-in assembly 3, and the button assembly 2, display assembly 4 and main control plug-in assembly 3 can be installed and supported by the shell assembly 1.

[0025] Specifically, it includes a shell component 1, a button component 2, a main control plug-in component 3, and a display component 4; the shell component 1 is provided with a button component 2 and a display component 4, the main control plug-in component 3 is connected with the button component 2 and the display component 4, the main control plug-in component 3 is arranged on the shell component 1, and at least two groups of button components 2 are arranged on the shell component 1.

[0026] In summary, the present invention can control multiple groups of button components 2 and display components 4 through the main control plug-in component 3, and the button component 2, display component 4 and main control plug-in component 3 can be installed and supported through the shell component 1, reducing the distribution of the wiring harness, simplifying the installation procedure through integrated installation, and reducing costs.

[0027] Example 2

[0028] Reference Figures 1-2 , which is the second embodiment of the present invention. In the previous embodiment, the integrated switch assembly includes a shell assembly 1, a button assembly 2, a main control plug-in assembly 3, and a display assembly 4; multiple groups of button assemblies 2 and display assemblies 4 can be controlled by the main control plug-in assembly 3, and the button assembly 2, the display assembly 4 and the main control plug-in assembly 3 can be installed and supported by the shell assembly 1.

[0029] Specifically, it includes a shell component 1, a button component 2, a main control plug-in component 3, and a display component 4; the shell component 1 is provided with a button component 2 and a display component 4, the main control plug-in component 3 is connected with the button component 2 and the display component 4, the main control plug-in component 3 is arranged on the shell component 1, and at least two groups of button components 2 are arranged on the shell component 1.

[0030] Furthermore, the button assembly 2 includes a button touch member 21, a button control member 22 and a lever control member 23; the button touch member 21 is connected to the button control member 22 through the lever control member 23, the button control member 22 is connected to the main control plug-in assembly 3, and the button touch member 21 can press the button control member 22 through the button control member 22.

[0031] Preferably, by toggling or pressing the key touch member 21, feedback is given to the key control member 22 through the lever control member 23 for operation, and the key control member 22 is a key operation mainboard.

[0032] Preferably, the button control component 22 is circuit-connected to the mainboard control component 31 .

[0033] Furthermore, the key touch member 21 includes a first touch member 211 , a second touch member 212 , and a third touch member 213 ; the first touch member 211 and the third touch member 213 are respectively disposed on both sides of the second touch member 212 .

[0034] Furthermore, the first touch member 211 , the second touch member 212 , and the third touch member 213 are respectively provided with at least two groups of buttons.

[0035] Preferably, the first touch member 211, the second touch member 212, and the third touch member 213 are respectively provided in two groups, and each group is provided with at least two function buttons, so as to realize twelve functions; for example, the left window lifting switch; the right window lifting switch; the ceiling light on / off switch; the rear air conditioner off and AC switch; the rear air conditioner temperature adjustment switch; the rear air conditioner wind speed adjustment switch;

[0036] Furthermore, the lever control member 23 includes a lever 231 , two ends of which are respectively connected to the key touch member 21 and the key control member 22 , and the lever 231 is provided in multiple groups.

[0037] Preferably, multiple groups of levers 231 can be set according to the function keys of the key touch member 21. The key control member 22 can be toggled or pressed through the lever 231. The key control member 22 receives the command and performs control operations through the main control plug-in component 3.

[0038] Furthermore, the display assembly 4 includes a display screen component 41 and a display screen control component 42 ; the display screen component 41 is connected to the display screen control component 42 , the display screen control component 42 is arranged on the main control plug-in assembly 3 , and the display screen component 41 is arranged on the housing assembly 1 .

[0039] Preferably, the rear air conditioning status can be displayed via the display component 4 .

[0040] Preferably, the display component 4 is disposed between the two groups of button components 2 .

[0041] Furthermore, the display screen component 41 includes a lens 411, a display screen 412, and a metal cover 413; the lens 411 is arranged on one side of the display screen 412, the display screen 412 is arranged on the metal cover 413, the metal cover 413 is connected to the display screen control component 42, and the lens 411 is arranged on the shell assembly 1.

[0042] Preferably, the display screen control component 42 is circuit-connected to the main control plug-in component 3 .

[0043] Furthermore, the housing assembly 1 includes an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12 ; the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 are connected by a fixing member 13 , and a button assembly 2 , a main control plug-in assembly 3 , and a display assembly 4 are disposed in the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 .

[0044] Furthermore, at least two groups of key slots 14 are provided on the upper shell 11 , and the key assembly 2 can be accommodated in the key slots 14 ; a display slot 15 is also provided on the upper shell 11 , and the display assembly 4 can be placed in the display slot 15 .

[0045] Preferably, by integrally mounting the two sets of button assemblies 2 on the housing assembly 1, space is saved, operation is convenient, and cost is saved.

[0046] Furthermore, the main control plug-in component 3 includes a mainboard control component 31 and a plug-in component 32 ; the mainboard control component 31 is connected to the plug-in component 32 , and the plug-in component 32 is arranged on the housing component 1 .

[0047] In summary, the button assembly 2 has twelve functions and all are integrated in a sleeper switch group. The switch layout is more centralized. By setting a group of connectors 32, no other additional wiring harness is required, which reduces the use of connectors and wiring harness branches in the whole vehicle, and reduces the cost of the whole vehicle. The switch uses CAN protocol communication, which is real-time and accurate. It has a built-in LCD display to display the status of the rear air conditioning. The sleeper switch group is arranged around the sleeper, which is convenient for the driver to operate when resting and has a beautiful and symmetrical shape.

[0048] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in a plurality of different exemplary embodiments are only exemplary. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, it should be readily understood by those who refer to this disclosure that many modifications are possible (e.g., the size, scale, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, and parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangement, use of materials, color, directional changes, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in the application. For example, the element shown as integrally formed can be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element can be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of the discrete element can be changed or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure of performing the function described herein, and is not only structurally equivalent but also equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other replacements, modifications, changes and omissions can be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, but extends to numerous modifications still falling within the scope of the appended claims.

[0049] Additionally, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, all features of an actual embodiment (ie, those features that are not relevant to the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention or those that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may not be described.

[0050] It will be appreciated that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions may be made. Such a development effort may be complex and time-consuming, but will be a routine task of design, fabrication, and production for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure without undue experimentation.

[0051] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, which should all be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated switch assembly, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing component (1), a key component (2), a main control plug-in component (3), and a display component (4); the housing component (1) is provided with the key component (2) and the display component (4); the main control plug-in component (3) is connected to the key component (2) and the display component (4); the main control plug-in component (3) is arranged on the housing component (1); and at least two groups of key components (2) are arranged on the housing component (1).

2. The integrated switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The key assembly (2) comprises a key touch member (21), a key control member (22) and a lever control member (23); the key touch member (21) is connected to the key control member (22) via the lever control member (23), the key control member (22) is connected to the main control plug-in assembly (3), and the key touch member (21) can press the key control member (22) via the key control member (22).

3. The integrated switch assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The key touch member (21) comprises a first touch member (211), a second touch member (212), and a third touch member (213); the first touch member (211) and the third touch member (213) are respectively arranged on both sides of the second touch member (212).

4. The integrated switch assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first touch member (211), the second touch member (212), and the third touch member (213) are respectively provided with at least two groups of keys.

5. The integrated switch assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lever control component (23) comprises a lever (231), two ends of the lever (231) are respectively connected to the key touch component (21) and the key control component (22), and the lever (231) is arranged in multiple groups.

6. The integrated switch assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The display component (4) comprises a display screen component (41) and a display screen control component (42); the display screen component (41) is connected to the display screen control component (42), the display screen control component (42) is arranged on the main control plug-in component (3), and the display screen component (41) is arranged on the housing component (1).

7. The integrated switch assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The display screen component (41) comprises a lens (411), a display screen (412), and a metal cover (413); the lens (411) is arranged on one side of the display screen (412), the display screen (412) is arranged on the metal cover (413), the metal cover (413) is connected to the display screen control component (42), and the lens (411) is arranged on the housing component (1).

8. The integrated switch assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The housing assembly (1) comprises an upper housing (11) and a lower housing (12); the upper housing (11) and the lower housing (12) are connected via a fixing member (13); a key assembly (2), a main control plug-in assembly (3), and a display assembly (4) are arranged in the upper housing (11) and the lower housing (12).

9. The integrated switch assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: At least two groups of key slots (14) are provided on the upper shell (11), and the key slots (14) can accommodate the key components (2); the upper shell (11) is also provided with a display slot (15), and the display component (4) can be placed in the display slot (15).

10. The integrated switch assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The main control plug-in component (3) comprises a mainboard control component (31) and a plug-in component (32); the mainboard control component (31) is connected to the plug-in component (32), and the plug-in component (32) is arranged on the housing component (1).