Flashlight rocker button structure

Abstract

The invention discloses a flashlight rocker button structure, which comprises a flashlight body, a handle and a button, and is characterized in that the flashlight body is provided with a button groove; the rocker assembly is arranged in the key groove and can swing in the axial direction of the flashlight body; the rocker reset assembly is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the key groove and used for resetting the rocker assembly after the rocker assembly swings; and the control assembly is located below the rocker assembly, fixed to the cylinder body and used for selecting a working mode according to the swinging direction of the rocker assembly. Through the combination of the rocker assembly and the control assembly, multifunctional options are provided for the flashlight key; the rocker assembly is timely reset through the rocker reset assembly for use next time. And a basis is provided for diversification of key functions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of mobile lighting equipment, and in particular to a flashlight rocker button structure. Background Art

[0002] A flashlight is a portable lighting tool that is widely used in daily life, outdoor activities, emergency rescue, etc. With the development of technology, flashlights are integrating more and more functions, so different key methods are often used to switch between different functions of the flashlight.

[0003] At present, traditional flashlight buttons use mechanical buttons that are pressed up and down, Hall buttons with magnets, and mechanical buttons that are pushed back and forth. Traditional buttons switch the flashlight between different functions (such as brightness adjustment, mode switching (such as constant light, flashing, etc.)) through different user pressing methods (such as double-click, triple-click, and long press).

[0004] However, even if traditional buttons are expanded through some long-press and short-press combinations, the functional options that can be realized are still relatively limited. At the same time, users press buttons frequently for a long time, which may cause the button contacts to wear out, the trigger sensitivity to decrease, and the inability to reset. Summary of the invention

[0005] The main purpose of the present invention is to propose a flashlight rocker button structure, aiming to solve the problems of limited functions of traditional buttons, wear of button contacts, reduced trigger sensitivity and inability to reset.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a flashlight rocker button structure, which includes:

[0007] A barrel body, wherein the barrel body is provided with a key slot;

[0008] A rocker assembly, which is arranged in the key slot and can swing along the axial direction of the barrel;

[0009] A rocker reset assembly, the rocker reset assembly is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the button slot and is used to reset the rocker assembly after the rocker assembly swings;

[0010] A control assembly is located below the rocker assembly and fixed on the barrel, and is used to select a working mode according to the swing direction of the rocker assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the barrel body also includes an inner sleeve, an opening is provided on one side of the inner sleeve corresponding to the button slot, and a slot is provided below the opening; at least part of the rocker assembly passes through the opening into the inner sleeve and is movably connected to the rocker reset assembly; the slot is used to install the control assembly.

[0012] Preferably, the rocker assembly comprises:

[0013] A rocker, one end of which is movably connected to the rocker reset assembly, and the other end of which extends out of the button slot, is exposed outside the barrel and is connected to a rocker button, wherein the rocker button is used for a user to swing and press the rocker;

[0014] A rocker fixing member, which is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the rocker and movably arranged in the key slot to support the rocker;

[0015] The elastic member is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the rocker, one end of which abuts against the rocker button and the other end abuts against the rocker fixing member, and is used for resetting the rocker after being pressed by a user.

[0016] Preferably, the rocker reset assembly comprises:

[0017] A connecting member, movably connected to the rocker, used to carry the rocker and swing along with the rocker;

[0018] Torsion springs, installed on both sides of the connecting member, for providing a restoring elastic force for the connecting member;

[0019] A reset bracket is fixedly connected to the inner sleeve and is used for installing the connecting member and the torsion spring.

[0020] Preferably, the control component comprises:

[0021] A five-way switch, comprising a movable end and a fixed end, wherein the movable end is fixedly connected to the connecting member and is used to swing along with the connecting member;

[0022] A PCB board is fixedly connected to the fixed end and connected to the inner sleeve through the slot, and is used to select a working mode according to the swing direction of the rocker assembly.

[0023] Preferably, the movable end of the five-way switch can swing on the fixed end along the axis of the barrel.

[0024] Preferably, the rocker assembly also includes a pressure ring, which cooperates with the key slot to seal the key slot, and a limiting hole is opened at the center of the pressure ring. The rocker passes through the limiting hole, and the limiting hole is used to limit the swinging direction of the rocker to the axial direction of the barrel.

[0025] Preferably, the rocker assembly further comprises at least one sealing ring, and the at least one sealing ring is arranged around the central axis of the pressure ring to prevent water from entering the key slot.

[0026] Preferably, the rocker reset assembly further includes:

[0027] An arc groove is provided on the reset bracket and is used to provide a swing stroke of the connecting member;

[0028] The arc buckle is arranged on the connecting member relative to the arc groove, and is used for cooperating with the arc groove to fix the connecting member and make the connecting member swing along the arc groove.

[0029] Preferably, the rocker can slide on the connecting member along the radial direction of the barrel.

[0030] The present invention provides a rocker button structure on the barrel of the flashlight, and the user can push the rocker assembly forward and backward or press the rocker assembly, so that a single button has multiple button modes, and can switch different working modes of the flashlight (such as constant light, flashing and other working modes), meeting the needs of more gear functions. By providing a rocker reset assembly, the rocker assembly is ensured to be reset in time, which is convenient for the user to change the working mode of the flashlight in time as needed. The barrel is machined with a button groove, the process is simple and easy to implement, and the appearance of the barrel is guaranteed not to be damaged. At the same time, the rocker button structure is easy to assemble and has good reliability, which provides a basis for the diversification of button functions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a flashlight rocker button structure of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of each component of a flashlight rocker button structure of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 It is an exploded schematic diagram of various components of a flashlight rocker button structure of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an initial state of a flashlight rocker button structure of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a button of a flashlight rocker button structure of the present invention being pushed forward;

[0036] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of a button of a flashlight rocker button structure of the present invention being pushed backward.

[0037] In the accompanying drawings: 100-barrel; 200-button slot; 300-rocker assembly; 400-rocker reset assembly; 500-control assembly; 110-inner sleeve; 111-opening; 112-card slot; 310-rocker; 320-rocker button; 330-rocker fixing piece; 340-elastic piece; 350-pressing ring; 351-limiting hole; 360-sealing ring; 361-first sealing ring; 362-second sealing ring; 363-third sealing ring; 410-connecting piece; 420-torsion spring; 430-reset bracket; 440-arc groove; 450-arc buckle; 510-five-way switch; 511-movable end; 512-fixed end; 520-PCB board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The scheme in the embodiment of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0040] It should also be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed on" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0041] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0042] The invention provides a flashlight rocker button structure, which is mainly used in flashlights.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the flashlight rocker button structure includes:

[0044] The barrel body 100 is provided with a key slot 200;

[0045] A rocker assembly 300, which is disposed in the key slot 200 and can swing along the axial direction of the barrel 100;

[0046] A rocker reset assembly 400, which is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the key slot 200 and is used to reset the rocker assembly 400 after the rocker assembly 300 swings;

[0047] The control assembly 500 is located below the rocker assembly 300 and is fixed on the barrel 100 , and is used to select a working mode according to the swing direction of the rocker assembly 300 .

[0048] In this embodiment, the barrel 100 is the overall structural frame of the flashlight, which is made of materials with strength and waterproof and dustproof properties. Its shape can be a regular cylindrical shape or an irregular elliptical shape, and it conforms to human hand ergonomics. The surface of the barrel 100 can be provided with anti-slip stripes to ensure that the user can firmly hold the flashlight when using it. The barrel 100 is internally constructed with a receiving cavity for installing other components of the flashlight (for example, batteries, light-emitting elements, etc.). Front and rear connecting ends are provided along the length direction of the barrel 100. The front connecting end can be connected to the lampshade, and the rear connecting end can be connected to the cover plate to open or close the internal receiving cavity. A key slot 200 is provided near the rear end of one side of the barrel 100. The key slot 200 is a circular slot, and its edge is designed to transition with the barrel 100, which does not affect the overall appearance of the barrel 100. A coaxial circular opening is provided at the bottom of the key slot 200, which is convenient for the installation and positioning of the rocker assembly 300, ensuring that the rocker assembly 300 can swing freely without obstruction.

[0049] In this embodiment, the rocker assembly 300 is arranged in the key slot 200 and is exposed to the outside of the barrel 100. Specifically, the rocker assembly 300 is divided into two parts, namely, a fixed part and a movable part. The overall shape of the fixed part is adapted to the key slot 200 and is the same as the circular shape. The fixed part can be installed in the key slot 200 by sliding. The fixed part covers the key slot 200 as a whole and cooperates with the key slot 200 to form an installation cavity, which separates the key slot 200 from the outside world and prevents the key slot 200 from water and dust. A mounting hole is provided in the center of the fixed part to limit the movable direction of the movable part. The mounting hole is a runway-shaped hole arranged along the axial direction of the barrel 100 to limit the swing of the movable part in the axial direction of the barrel 100. The movable part is in the shape of an umbrella, and the umbrella surface swings in the installation cavity. One end of the umbrella rod passes through the circular opening at the bottom of the button slot 200 and is connected to the rocker reset assembly 400, and provides a fulcrum for swinging. The other end passes through the center of the umbrella surface and extends out of the installation hole to the outside of the barrel 100, and is connected to a button for the user to push. When the user pushes the button, the button swings in the axial direction of the barrel 100, driving the movable part to swing synchronously, thereby changing the working mode of the flashlight.

[0050] In this embodiment, after the rocker assembly 300 completes the swinging action, the rocker reset assembly 400 enables the rocker to quickly and accurately return to the initial position to prepare for the next operation. The initial position is the natural vertical position of the rocker assembly 300 without swinging, at which time the central axis of the rocker assembly 300 coincides with the central virtual axis of the key slot 200. The rocker reset member is divided into two parts: a support part and a reset part. The support part is fixedly arranged below the circular opening at the bottom of the key slot 200. It is a rectangular frame structure with a hollow middle part for carrying the reset part. The reset part and the support part are arranged in a rectangular shape corresponding to each other, and protruding end faces are provided at both ends in the length or width direction, which can be placed on the frame structure of the support part and provide a fulcrum for the swing of the reset part. The reset part and the support part can be connected by an elastic member 340. The reset part is connected to the rocker assembly 300. When the rocker assembly 300 swings, the reset part swings synchronously. At this time, the reset part compresses the elastic member 340 connected to the support part. After the user releases the rocker assembly 300, the elastic force provided by the elastic member 340 returns the reset part to the initial position. The elastic coefficient of the elastic member 340 needs to be reasonably selected according to the weight of the rocker assembly 300, the swing amplitude and other factors. If the elastic coefficient is too large, the rocker may be too stiff when reset, and the operation feel is not good; if the elastic coefficient is too small, it may not be possible to ensure that the rocker is completely reset or the reset speed is too slow, affecting the continuity of operation and the accurate realization of subsequent functions.

[0051] In this embodiment, the control component 500 is below the rocker component 300 and fixed to the barrel 100. The connection between the control component 500 and the rocker component 300 can be through a mechanical contact (the control component 500 is provided with a contact, and the rocker component 300 contacts the contact when swinging to a specified position), or through a sensor (the control component 500 is provided with an angle sensor to detect the angle direction of the swing of the rocker component 300). The selectable working modes include light color, light brightness, light form (such as long light or flashing), etc. The working mode can be set by the user according to the user's needs.

[0052] In this embodiment, when the user applies external force to the rocker assembly 300 of the flashlight to make it swing along the axis of the barrel 100, the position change of the rocker assembly 300 will be detected by the control assembly 500. Exemplarily, the rocker 310 swings forward at a certain angle, and the control assembly 500 selects the corresponding working mode according to the preset working mode. Exemplarily, the light brightness is dimmed by one level. When the external force is removed, the rocker reset assembly 400 plays a role, and the rocker assembly 300 returns to the initial static position by relying on the elastic restoring force it provides, waiting for the next operation. In the whole process, through the swing of the rocker assembly 300, the signal processing of the control assembly 500 and the reset of the rocker reset assembly 400, the convenient switching between different working modes of the flashlight is realized, providing users with a rich variety of lighting function operation methods.

[0053] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the barrel 100 also includes an inner sleeve 110, and an opening 111 is provided on one side of the inner sleeve 110 corresponding to the key slot 200, and a slot 112 is provided below the opening 111; at least a portion of the rocker assembly 300 passes through the inner sleeve 110 through the opening 111 and is movably connected to the rocker reset assembly 400; the slot 112 is used to install the control assembly 500.

[0054] In this embodiment, an inner sleeve 110 is provided at a position corresponding to the key slot 200 inside the barrel 100 to strengthen the insufficient structural strength of the barrel 100 due to the key slot 200. At the same time, the functional components are reasonably arranged to avoid the key slot 200 being too large to affect the overall appearance of the flashlight. The inner sleeve 110 and the barrel 100 can be assembled in a sliding manner. An opening 111 is provided on one side of the inner sleeve 110 corresponding to the key slot 200, and the rocker assembly 300 can be connected to the rocker reset assembly 400 inside the inner sleeve 110 through the opening 111. The size and shape of the opening 111 are the same as the circular opening at the bottom of the key slot 200, ensuring that the rocker assembly 300 can smoothly penetrate the inner sleeve 110 through the opening 111. At the same time, during the swinging process of the rocker assembly 300, the edge of the opening 111 will not hinder or scratch it, ensuring the smoothness of the operation. Exemplarily, the edge of the opening 111 may be rounded to make it smoother and reduce friction with the rocker assembly 300. A slot 112 is provided on the inner side of the inner sleeve 110 below the opening 111. The slot 112 is horizontally arranged to carry the control assembly 500 and the rocker reset assembly 400. Specifically, the circuit board of the control assembly 500 is used as a substrate for carrying, and a support portion of the rocker reset assembly 400 is installed above the circuit board. A reset portion is installed on the support portion, and the reset portion is connected to the bottom end of the movable portion of the rocker assembly 300.

[0055] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the rocker assembly 300 includes:

[0056] The rocker 310 has one end movably connected to the rocker reset assembly 400, and the other end extends out of the button slot 200, is exposed outside the barrel 100, and is connected to the rocker button 320, and the rocker button 320 is used for the user to swing the rocker 310 and press the rocker 310;

[0057] The rocker fixing member 330 is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the rocker 310 and movably arranged in the key slot 200 to support the rocker 310;

[0058] The elastic member 340 is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the rocker 310 , with one end abutting against the rocker button 320 and the other end abutting against the rocker fixing member 330 , so as to reset the rocker 310 after being pressed by a user.

[0059] In this embodiment, the main body of the rocker 310 is cylindrical, and a truncated cone with a diameter slightly larger than the main body of the rocker 310 is coaxially arranged at one end, and a groove is provided on the inner side of the truncated cone, and the groove extends into the interior of the main body of the rocker 310, and is slidably connected with the rocker reset assembly 400 through the groove, so that the rocker 310 can drive the rocker reset assembly 400 to swing, and can also slide in the vertical direction relative to the rocker reset assembly 400. The other end of the main body of the rocker 310 is provided with a thread, and the rocker button 320 is connected through the thread, so that the main body of the rocker 310 and the rocker button 320 are fixed as a whole. When in use, the user can push the rocker button 320 forward or backward to select the flashlight function.

[0060] In this embodiment, the rocker fixing member 330 is coaxial with the rocker 310 and is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the rocker 310. The diameter of the rocker fixing member 330 is slightly larger than the circular opening at the bottom of the key slot 200, so that it can be placed in the key slot 200. Specifically, the edge of the circular opening at the bottom of the key slot 200 protrudes to one side of the rocker fixing member by a certain height and is provided with an arc-shaped sliding surface. The rocker fixing member 330 is placed on the sliding surface and adapted to the sliding surface, and can swing along the sliding surface, thereby fixing the rocker 310 in the key slot 200 and preventing it from shaking at will. The elastic member 340 is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the rocker 310, between the rocker 310 and the rocker fixing member 330, one end of which abuts against the rocker button 320, and the other end abuts against the rocker fixing member 330. During installation, the rocker 310 is first installed on the rocker reset assembly 400, and then the rocker fixing piece 330 is sleeved on the outside of the rocker 310, and then the elastic piece 340 is sleeved into the rocker 310 and falls into the rocker fixing piece 330, and finally the rocker button 320 is rotated and tightened onto the rocker 310. When the user pushes the rocker button 320 forward or backward, the rocker button 320 drives the rocker 310 to swing synchronously, and the rocker 310 pushes the rocker fixing piece 330 on its outside to swing synchronously, and the rocker fixing piece 330 slides on the sliding surface, but the length of the sliding surface is limited. After the rocker fixing piece 330 slides a certain distance, the rocker fixing piece 330 abuts against the bottom of the key slot 200, limiting the rocker 310 from sliding further. When the user presses the rocker button 320 downward, the rocker 310 moves downward and drives the rocker reset assembly 400 to move downward through the groove at one end of the rocker 310. At this time, the elastic member 340 is compressed. After the user releases the rocker button 320, the elastic member 340 resets and provides elastic force to the rocker 310 to reset it.

[0061] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the rocker reset assembly 400 includes:

[0062] A connecting member 410 is movably connected to the rocker 310 and is used to carry the rocker 310 and swing along with the rocker 310;

[0063] Torsion springs 420 are installed on both sides of the connecting member 410 to provide a restoring elastic force for the connecting member 410;

[0064] The reset bracket 430 is fixedly connected to the inner sleeve 110 and is used for installing the connecting member 410 and the torsion spring 420 .

[0065] In this embodiment, the reset bracket 430 is fixedly arranged in the inner sleeve 110 below the circular opening at the bottom of the key slot 200. It is a rectangular frame structure with a hollow middle part for carrying the connector 410. The connector 410 body is provided with protruding end faces at both ends along the length, which can be placed on the frame structure of the reset bracket 430 and serve as a fulcrum for the swing of the connector 410. The connector 410 body is provided with a connecting rod on the side of the rocker 310. The connecting rod cooperates with the groove in one end of the rocker 310, so that the rocker 310 is installed on the connector 410 and the rocker 310 can move relative to the connector 410. The active end of the torsion spring 420 is installed on the protruding end faces at both ends of the connector 410 and fixed to the protruding end faces through a shaft sleeve, and the fixed end abuts against the reset bracket 430. When the rocker arm 310 swings and drives the connecting piece 410 to swing, the active end of the torsion spring 420 will rotate synchronously and store elastic potential energy. After the external force is removed, the elastic potential energy of the active end of the torsion spring 420 is released, and the connecting piece 410 is reset, thereby resetting the rocker arm 310.

[0066] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the control component 500 includes:

[0067] The five-way switch 510 includes a movable end 511 and a fixed end 512, wherein the movable end 511 is fixed to the connecting member 410 and is used to swing along with the connecting member 410;

[0068] The PCB board 520 is fixedly connected to the fixed end 512 and connected to the inner sleeve 110 through the slot 112 , and is used to select a working mode according to the swing direction of the rocker assembly 300 .

[0069] In this embodiment, the five-way switch 510 is arranged below the connecting member 410, and its movable end 511 is fixedly connected to the connecting member 410 and can swing with the connecting member 410. The interior of the fixed end 512 of the five-way switch 510 is provided with contacts in five directions, front, back, left, right, and middle positions, through which the circuit is switched on and off in different directions, thereby selecting different working modes. The fixed end 512 of the five-way switch 510 is fixedly connected to the PCB board 520 below it through pins, and electrical signals can be transmitted at the same time. A control circuit is arranged on the PCB board 520, which receives the electrical signal of the five-way switch 510 and determines the working mode of the flashlight. The PCB board 520 is connected to the inner sleeve 110 through the card slot 112.

[0070] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the movable end 511 of the five-way switch 510 can swing on the fixed end 512 along the axial direction of the barrel 100 .

[0071] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, when the user pushes the rocker 310 in one direction, the movable end 511 swings, which causes the contact in the corresponding direction to close, thereby connecting the circuit associated with the direction. After the control circuit receives the corresponding electrical signal, it executes the corresponding working mode. When the rocker 310 is pressed, the movable end 511 triggers the contact corresponding to the middle direction and connects the relevant circuit. The electrical signal generated by the opening and closing changes of the internal contacts of the five-way switch 510 will be transmitted to the external control circuit along the conductive path connected to it. The control circuit recognizes and processes these signals according to the preset program logic, and then drives the corresponding functional module to realize the conversion of the specific work of the flashlight.

[0072] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the rocker assembly 300 also includes a pressure ring 350, which cooperates with the key slot 200 to seal the key slot 200, and a limiting hole 351 is opened at the center of the pressure ring 350, and the rocker 310 passes through the limiting hole 351, and the limiting hole 351 is used to limit the swinging direction of the rocker 310 to the axial direction of the barrel 100.

[0073] In this embodiment, the overall shape of the pressing ring 350 is adapted to the key slot 200 and is the same as a circle. The pressing ring 350 can be installed in the key slot 200 by sliding, and is used to seal the key slot 200, and cooperate with the key slot 200 to form an installation cavity, which separates the key slot 200 from the outside and prevents the key slot 200 from water and dust. The rocker fixing part 330 is slidably set in the installation cavity. A limiting hole 351 for limiting the movable direction of the rocker 310 is opened in the center of the pressing ring 350. The rocker 310 passes through the limiting hole 351 and is exposed to the pressing ring 350, and is connected to the rocker button 320. The limiting hole 351 limits the swing direction of the rocker 310 to the axial direction of the barrel 100.

[0074] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the rocker assembly 300 further includes at least one sealing ring 360 , and the at least one sealing ring 360 is disposed around the central axis of the pressing ring 350 to prevent water from entering the key slot 200 .

[0075] In this embodiment, the rocker assembly 300 is provided with three O-rings 360, all of which are arranged around the central axis of the pressing ring 350. The first sealing ring 361 is installed between the pressing ring 350 and the barrel 100 to prevent water from entering from between the pressing ring 350 and the key slot 200. The second sealing ring 362 is installed between the rocker fixing member 330 and the pressing ring 350 to prevent water from entering the key slot 200 from the limiting hole 351 in the middle of the pressing ring 350 through the gap between the pressing ring 350 and the rocker fixing member 330, and at the same time provide a certain damping effect for the rocker fixing member 330, so that the rocker fixing member 330 needs to overcome a certain resistance to swing, so as to prevent the user from accidentally changing the working mode of the flashlight. The third sealing ring 363 is installed between the rocker fixing member 330 and the rocker button 320 to prevent water from entering the button slot 200 through the gap between the rocker fixing member 330 and the rocker button 320 from the limiting hole 351 in the middle of the pressure ring 350, and at the same time provides a certain damping effect for the rocker button 320, so that the rocker button 320 needs to overcome a certain resistance before it can be pressed. The O-ring 360 is provided to make the entire button structure waterproof and dustproof.

[0076] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the rocker reset assembly 400 further includes:

[0077] The arc groove 440 is provided on the reset bracket 430 to provide a swing stroke for the connecting member 410;

[0078] The arc buckle 450 is disposed on the connecting member 410 relative to the arc groove 440 , and is used to cooperate with the arc groove 440 to fix the connecting member 410 and make the connecting member 410 swing along the arc groove 440 .

[0079] In this embodiment, a circular arc groove 440 is further provided on the side of the reset bracket 430 facing the connecting member 410, and two circular arc grooves 440 are provided opposite to each other, and the direction of the circular arc is the axial direction of the barrel 100, which is used to provide a swing stroke of the connecting member 410. On the connecting member 410 opposite to the circular arc groove 440, a circular arc buckle 450 that cooperates with the circular arc groove 440 is provided, and the circular arc buckle 450 can be put into the circular arc groove 440, so that the connecting member 410 can swing according to the arc length of the circular arc groove 440, and at the same time fix the relative position of the connecting member 410 on the reset bracket 430, so as to avoid the influence of the shaking of the barrel 100 on the position of the connecting member 410. During operation, the connecting member 410 swings stably in the circular arc groove 440 through the circular arc buckle 450.

[0080] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the rocker 310 can slide on the connecting member 410 along the radial direction of the barrel 100 .

[0081] In this embodiment, the connecting piece 410 slides in the groove of the rocker 310 so that the rocker 310 can slide radially along the barrel 100, adding a new operating direction and expanding the button function of the flashlight. The user can push the rocker button 320 forward or backward or press the rocker button 320 to switch between different working modes of the flashlight.

[0082] The above description is only a partial or preferred embodiment of the present invention. Neither the text nor the drawings can limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the overall concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flashlight rocker button structure, characterized in that: include: A barrel body, wherein the barrel body is provided with a key slot; A rocker assembly, which is arranged in the key slot and can swing along the axial direction of the barrel; A rocker reset assembly, the rocker reset assembly is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the button slot and is used to reset the rocker assembly after the rocker assembly swings; A control assembly is located below the rocker assembly and fixed on the barrel, and is used to select a working mode according to the swing direction of the rocker assembly.

2. A flashlight rocker button structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The barrel body also includes an inner sleeve, which has an opening on one side corresponding to the button slot, and a slot below the opening; at least part of the rocker assembly passes through the opening into the inner sleeve and is movably connected to the rocker reset assembly; the slot is used to install the control assembly.

3. A flashlight rocker button structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rocker assembly comprises: A rocker, one end of which is movably connected to the rocker reset assembly, and the other end of which extends out of the button slot, is exposed outside the barrel and is connected to a rocker button, wherein the rocker button is used for a user to swing and press the rocker; A rocker fixing member, which is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the rocker and movably arranged in the key slot to support the rocker; The elastic member is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the rocker, one end of which abuts against the rocker button and the other end abuts against the rocker fixing member, and is used for resetting the rocker after being pressed by a user.

4. A flashlight rocker button structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rocker reset assembly comprises: A connecting member, movably connected to the rocker, used to carry the rocker and swing along with the rocker; Torsion springs, installed on both sides of the connecting member, for providing a restoring elastic force for the connecting member; A reset bracket is fixedly connected to the inner sleeve and is used for installing the connecting member and the torsion spring.

5. A flashlight rocker button structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control component comprises: A five-way switch, comprising a movable end and a fixed end, wherein the movable end is fixedly connected to the connecting member and is used to swing along with the connecting member; A PCB board is fixedly connected to the fixed end and connected to the inner sleeve through the slot, and is used to select a working mode according to the swing direction of the rocker assembly.

6. A flashlight rocker button structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The movable end of the five-way switch can swing on the fixed end along the axial direction of the barrel.

7. The flashlight rocker button structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rocker assembly also includes a pressure ring, which cooperates with the key slot to seal the key slot. A limiting hole is opened at the center of the pressure ring, and the rocker passes through the limiting hole. The limiting hole is used to limit the swinging direction of the rocker to the axial direction of the barrel.

8. The flashlight rocker button structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rocker assembly also includes at least one sealing ring, which is arranged around the central axis of the pressure ring to prevent water from entering the key slot.

9. The flashlight rocker button structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rocker reset assembly also includes: An arc groove is provided on the reset bracket and is used to provide a swing stroke of the connecting member; The arc buckle is arranged on the connecting member relative to the arc groove, and is used for cooperating with the arc groove to fix the connecting member and make the connecting member swing along the arc groove.

10. The flashlight rocker button structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rocker can slide on the connecting piece along the radial direction of the barrel.

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