Panel assembly, deflector rod switch and assembling method of deflector rod switch

Abstract

The invention relates to a panel assembly, a driving lever switch and an assembling method of the driving lever switch, and belongs to the technical field of switches. The panel assembly comprises a panel, a deflector rod and a deflector rod fixing seat; the panel is provided with a first through hole, the shifting rod is located in the first through hole, the first end of the shifting rod is located on the inner side of the panel, the second end of the shifting rod is located on the outer side of the panel, and the size of the first through hole in the shifting direction is matched with the shifting stroke of the shifting rod; the deflector rod fixing seat is located on the inner side of the panel, the deflector rod fixing seat is rotationally connected with the panel, and the deflector rod fixing seat is connected with the deflector rod. The size of the first through hole in the panel is small, dust entering can be reduced, the service life of the toggle switch is prolonged, and the attractiveness of the panel can be improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of switches, and in particular to a panel assembly, a lever switch and an assembling method of the lever switch. BACKGROUND

[0002] Switches are electrical appliances that can be found everywhere in people's life and work, such as press switches, lever switches and plug-in switches. Among them, the lever switch is a kind of switch in which a lever extends out of a panel, and a user triggers the on-off function by pushing the lever.

[0003] Since the lever extends out of the panel, the panel has a panel hole, and the size of the panel hole is often larger than the outer diameter of the lever. For example, the top end of the lever has a spherical structure, and then the panel hole is a circular hole, and the diameter of the circular hole is larger than the diameter of the spherical structure, so that the panel hole on the panel can pass through the lever, and the panel is buckled on the rear seat of the switch.

[0004] However, the size of the panel hole on the panel is too large, and dust and moisture can easily enter the panel hole, thereby shortening the service life of the lever switch. SUMMARY

[0005] In order to solve the problems in the prior art, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a panel assembly, a lever switch and an assembling method of the lever switch. The technical solutions are as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, a panel assembly is provided, which comprises a panel, a lever and a lever fixing seat.

[0007] The panel has a first through hole, the lever is located in the first through hole, and a first end of the lever is located on an inner side of the panel and a second end is located on an outer side of the panel. The size of the first through hole in the pushing direction is adapted to the pushing stroke of the lever.

[0008] The lever fixing seat is located on the inner side of the panel, and the lever fixing seat and the panel are rotationally connected. The lever fixing seat is connected with the lever.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the lever fixing seat has a mounting groove, and a slot of the mounting groove faces the first through hole of the panel. The first end of the lever passes through the first through hole of the panel and extends into and is mounted in the mounting groove.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the panel assembly further comprises a fixing member, and the lever fixing seat and the lever are detachably connected through the fixing member.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the fixing member is in a rod shape, the first slot wall and the second slot wall of the mounting slot are both provided with mounting holes, and the position close to the first end of the lever is provided with a mounting hole;

[0012] The fixing member sequentially passes through the mounting hole of the first slot wall, the mounting hole of the lever, and the mounting hole of the second slot wall.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the fixing member is an L-shaped fixing pin, including a first part and a second part, the first part sequentially passes through the mounting hole of the first slot wall, the mounting hole of the lever, and the mounting hole of the second slot wall;

[0014] The inner surface of the lever fixing seat, which faces away from the panel, is provided with a clamping groove, the groove opening of the clamping groove faces away from the panel, and the second part is located in the clamping groove.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the clamping groove is provided with a limiting protrusion at the groove opening, and the second part of the fixing member is clamped in the clamping groove under the action of the limiting protrusion.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the mounting hole of the first slot wall and the mounting hole of the second slot wall are both in a clamping groove structure, and the groove opening of the clamping groove structure faces away from the panel.

[0017] The mounting hole of the first slot wall and the mounting hole of the second slot wall are also used for clamping with the transition assembly of the lever switch.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the part close to the first end of the lever is fixed in the mounting slot of the lever fixing seat through an injection molding process or a gluing process.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the lever fixing seat is in a cover shape, and the lever fixing seat is used for covering the transition assembly of the lever switch.

[0020] In a second aspect, a lever switch is provided, including the panel assembly, the base assembly, the transition assembly, and the function assembly of the first aspect.

[0021] The function assembly is assembled in the base assembly, the transition assembly and the base assembly are rotatably assembled, and the transition assembly extends into the base assembly to drive the function assembly to perform a switching function.

[0022] The panel assembly covers and is assembled on the base assembly, and the lever fixing seat of the panel assembly is connected with the transition assembly.

[0023] In a possible implementation, the rotation axis of the lever fixing seat is on the same straight line as the rotation axis of the transition assembly.

[0024] In a possible implementation, the transition assembly comprises a transition piece, and the lever fixing seat and the transition piece are abutted by an elastic structure in the assembling direction of the panel assembly and the base assembly.

[0025] In a possible implementation, the elastic structure is an elastic arm provided at the top end of the transition piece.

[0026] In a possible implementation, one end of the elastic arm is connected to the body part of the transition piece, and the other end of the elastic arm is suspended.

[0027] The suspended end of the elastic arm and the position abutting against the lever fixing seat protrude relative to the top surface of the body part of the transition piece.

[0028] In a possible implementation, the top of the transition piece of the transition assembly has a protrusion, and the protrusion is used for clamping the lever fixing seat.

[0029] In a third aspect, a method for assembling a lever switch is provided, and the lever switch is the lever switch of the second aspect. The method comprises the following steps:

[0030] The lever fixing seat is rotationally connected to the inner side of the panel.

[0031] The first end of the lever is inserted into the lever fixing seat through the first through hole of the panel.

[0032] The lever and the lever fixing seat are connected to obtain a panel assembly.

[0033] The functional assembly is assembled in the base assembly.

[0034] The panel assembly and the transition assembly are assembled on the base assembly, wherein the lever fixing seat and the transition assembly are connected, and the transition assembly is rotationally connected to the base assembly.

[0035] In the scheme shown in the present disclosure, the first end of the lever is fixed to the lever fixing seat on the inner side of the panel through the first through hole of the panel. Therefore, the size of the first through hole is related to the size of the first end of the lever and the lever stroke. Specifically, the size of the first through hole in the levering direction matches the lever stroke, for example, the size of the first through hole in the levering direction is equal to or slightly larger than the lever stroke. Since the lever stroke is relatively small, the size of the first through hole can be relatively small. Once the size of the first through hole on the panel is relatively small, the entry of dust can be reduced, thereby prolonging the service life of the lever switch and improving the appearance of the panel. Attached Figure Description

[0036] 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.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a toggle switch provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled form of a toggle switch provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a toggle switch provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembly of a panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a lever fixing seat provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of a panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0045] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an assembly of a panel component and a transition piece provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0046] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a toggle switch provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0047] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transition component provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0048] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0049] 100, panel assembly; 200, base assembly; 201, base; 202, pressing plate; 203, fixing frame; 300, transition assembly; 301, transition piece; 3011, elastic arm; 3012, protrusion; 302, elastic piece; 303, elastic piece; 400, rocker; 500, support plate; 600, static contact plate; 700, first terminal; 800, second terminal; 900, third terminal.

[0050] 1, panel; 11, first through hole; 2, lever; 3, lever fixing seat; 31, mounting groove; 32, clamping groove; 311, first groove wall; 312, second groove wall; 321, limiting protrusion; 4, fixing piece. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure clearer, the present disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0052] The present embodiment relates to a lever switch, which can be a wall switch or a desktop switch according to its installation position, and can be an AC switch or a DC switch according to its current type. The present embodiment does not exemplify the type of lever switch.

[0053] The present embodiment specifically relates to a panel assembly of a lever switch. In order to more clearly introduce the panel assembly, the structural features of the lever switch will be briefly introduced before the panel assembly is introduced.

[0054] As shown in Figure 1 , it is a structural schematic diagram of a lever switch, as shown in Figure 2 , it is an exploded structural schematic diagram of a lever switch, as shown in Figure 3 , it is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a lever switch. As shown in Figure 2 , the lever switch includes a panel assembly 100, a base assembly 200, a transition assembly 300 and a functional assembly, wherein the functional assembly is an electrical assembly for performing a switching function, as shown in Figure 3 , the functional assembly includes a rocker 400, a support plate 500, two static contact plates 600, a first terminal 700, a second terminal 800 and a third terminal 900, the rocker 400 is supported on the support plate 500, the support plate 500 is electrically connected with the first terminal 700, among the two static contact plates 600, one is electrically connected with the second terminal 800, and the other is electrically connected with the third terminal 900, the rocker 400 has two moving contact points, and the static contact plate 600 has a static contact point.

[0055] Continuing to refer to Figure 2 , the base assembly 200 includes a base 201, a pressing plate 202 and a fixing frame 203, as shown in Figure 3As shown in the figure, the functional assembly is located in the base 201, the pressing plate 202 is located in the base 201 and presses on the functional assembly, the fixing frame 203 is sleeved outside the base 201, and the fixing frame 203 is used for being fixed on a wall surface or a desktop and assembled with the panel 1 of the panel assembly 100. It should be noted that the fixing frame 203 and the base 201 can be integrally formed or two independent structural members which are fixed together by clamping or screwing.

[0056] With reference to the figure, the base assembly 200 includes the base 201, the pressing plate 202 and the fixing frame 203. Figure 2 And Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the transition assembly 300 includes the transition piece 301, the elastic piece 302 and the marble 303, wherein the transition piece 301 is T-shaped as shown in the figure, includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, the horizontal portion is rotatably connected with the pressing plate 202, the elastic piece 302 can be a telescopic spring, the elastic piece 302 and the marble 303 are both assembled in the vertical portion of the transition piece 301, and the marble 303 extends out of the transition piece 301 to abut on the rocker 400. Figure 2 With reference to the figure, the base assembly 200 includes the base 201, the pressing plate 202 and the fixing frame 203.

[0057] As shown in the figure, the panel assembly 100 includes the panel 1 and the lever 2, the panel 1 is assembled on the fixing frame 203 of the base assembly 200, the first end of the lever 2 extends into the inside of the panel 1 and is in transmission connection with the transition piece 301, and the second end of the lever 2 is located on the outside of the panel 1 and is used for being actuated by a user. In this way, when the user actuates the lever 2, the lever 2 transmits the force to the transition piece 301, promotes the marble 303 to slide on the rocker 400, drives the rocker 400 to swing, makes the movable contact on the rocker 400 combine with or separate from the static contact on the static contact plate 600, and makes the toggle switch perform the switch function. Figure 3 The above is the feature introduction of the toggle switch, and the feature of the panel assembly 100 will be introduced below.

[0058] As shown in the figure, the panel assembly 100 is an exploded view, and as shown in the figure, the panel assembly 100 includes the panel 1 and the lever 2, and further includes the lever fixing seat 3.

[0059] As shown in the figure, the panel assembly 100 includes the panel 1 and the lever 2, and further includes the lever fixing seat 3. Figure 4 As shown in the figure, the panel assembly 100 includes the panel 1 and the lever 2, and further includes the lever fixing seat 3. Figure 4 As shown in the figure, the panel assembly 100 includes the panel 1 and the lever 2, and further includes the lever fixing seat 3. As shown in the figure, the panel assembly 100 includes the panel 1 and the lever 2, and further includes the lever fixing seat 3.

[0060] From the above, the assembly mode of the lever 2 and the panel 1 is that the first end of the lever 2 passes through the first through hole 11 of the panel 1, so the size of the first through hole 11 is only related to the size of the first end of the lever 2 and the lever stroke of the lever 2. For example, the size of the first through hole 11 in the levering direction matches the lever stroke of the lever 2, such as the size of the first through hole 11 in the levering direction is equal to or slightly larger than the lever stroke of the lever 2. Since the lever stroke of the lever 2 is relatively small, the size of the first through hole 11 can be relatively small, and once the size of the first through hole 11 on the panel 1 is relatively small, it can reduce the dust falling into the first through hole 11, thereby prolonging the service life of the levering switch and improving the appearance of the panel.

[0061] It should be noted that, contrary to the above assembly mode that the first end of the lever 2 passes through the first through hole 11 of the panel 1, the assembly mode is that the first through hole 11 of the panel 1 passes through the second end of the lever 2, and the second end of the lever 2 is located outside the panel 1 for the user to hold and lever, so the size of the second end of the lever 2 is generally large (see Figure 4 The size of the first through hole 11 of the panel 1 depends on the size of the second end of the lever 2, resulting in a relatively large size of the first through hole 11, which is easy to enter water and dust, shortens the service life of the levering switch, and also affects the appearance of the panel 1.

[0062] The above is the assembly mode of the panel 1 and the lever 2, and the assembly mode of the panel 1 and the lever fixing seat 3, and the assembly mode of the lever 2 and the lever fixing seat 3.

[0063] Since the lever 2 is used to lever the transition piece 301 to swing the transition piece 301 to slide on the seesaw 400, the lever 2 is fixedly connected (including detachable fixing and non-detachable fixing) with the lever fixing seat 3, and the lever fixing seat 3 is rotatably connected with the panel 1. In this way, when the lever 2 is levered, the lever fixing seat 3 rotates relative to the panel 1.

[0064] In an example, in order to realize the rotational connection of the panel 1 and the lever fixing seat 3, correspondingly, the inner side of the panel 1 has a first rotation structure, and the lever fixing seat 3 has a second rotation structure, and the lever fixing seat 3 and the panel 1 are rotatably connected through the cooperation of the first rotation structure and the second rotation structure.

[0065] In an example, among the first rotation structure of the panel 1 and the second rotation structure of the lever fixing seat 3, one is a rotation shaft and the other is a rotation hole, for example, the first rotation structure is a rotation hole and the second rotation structure is a rotation shaft, and for another example, the first rotation structure is a rotation shaft and the second rotation structure is a rotation hole.

[0066] As an example, as shown in Figure 4 and referenceFigure 5 As shown, the lever fixing seat 3 is in the shape of a cover, and there are rotating shafts on the two opposite walls of the cover as the second rotating structure. The inner surface of the panel 1 has two opposite vertical plates with rotating holes on the vertical plates as the first rotating structure. The lever fixing seat 3 is located between the two vertical plates, and the rotating shaft of the lever fixing seat 3 is located in the rotating hole of the vertical plate.

[0067] The following describes the assembly method of lever 2 and lever fixing seat 3.

[0068] like Figure 6 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the lever fixing seat 3. (Refer to...) Figure 6 As shown, the lever fixing seat 3 has a mounting groove 31, the opening of which is located on the cover of the lever fixing seat 3, so that the opening of the mounting groove 31 faces the first through hole 11 of the panel 1. (Refer to...) Figure 7 As shown, the first end of the lever 2 passes through the first through hole 11 of the panel 1, extends into the mounting groove 31, and is fixed in the mounting groove 31.

[0069] First, we will introduce the features of the mounting slot 31, and then we will introduce how the lever 2 is fixed in the mounting slot 31.

[0070] In one example, the shape of the mounting slot 31 is related to the shape of the portion of the lever 2 near its first end, for example, referring to... Figure 7 As shown, the portion of lever 2 near its first end is flat, so, as Figure 6 As shown, the mounting groove 31 is a rectangular groove. For example, if the portion of the lever 2 near its first end is cylindrical, then the mounting groove 31 is a cylindrical groove. The mounting groove 31 is as follows... Figure 6 The rectangular groove example shown.

[0071] In one example, the mounting slot 31 can be a bottomed recess, or it can be... Figure 6 The bottomless through slot is shown. Mounting slot 31 is used for... Figure 6 The example shown is a bottomless through-slot.

[0072] In one example, the cross-sectional dimensions of the mounting groove 31 match the cross-sectional dimensions of the lever 2. For instance, the cross-sectional dimensions of the mounting groove 31 are slightly larger than the cross-sectional dimensions of the portion of the lever 2 near its first end, so that the portion of the lever 2 near its first end fits precisely into the mounting groove 31. For example, after the lever 2 is inserted into the mounting groove 31, the outer surface of the lever 2 fits against the inner wall of the mounting groove 31 (see reference). Figure 7 This minimizes relative movement between lever 2 and lever mounting base 3, and reduces the likelihood of lever 2 being moved in a false triggering manner. A false triggering occurs when lever 2 is moved, but the switch fails to perform its function.

[0073] In an example, the mounting groove 31 has a certain groove depth, so that more part of the lever 2 is located in the mounting groove 31, the relative movement between the lever 2 and the mounting groove 31 is reduced, and the virtual lever phenomenon of the lever 2 is avoided as much as possible.

[0074] For example, the groove depth of the mounting groove 31 is greater than the thickness of the cover of the lever fixing seat 3, and less than the length (i.e. the size in the thickness direction of the lever switch) of the cover wall of the lever fixing seat 3.

[0075] Reference Figure 7 As shown, the part of the lever 2 close to the first end is clamped in the mounting groove 31 and fixed in the mounting groove 31.

[0076] The implementation mode of the lever 2 fixed in the mounting groove 31 can include detachable fixing and non-detachable fixing.

[0077] In an example, the part of the lever 2 close to the first end is detachably fixed in the mounting groove 31 by the fixing member 4.

[0078] For example, as shown in Figure 7 The fixing member 4 can be in the form of a rod, the first groove wall 311 and the second groove wall 312 opposite to each other of the mounting groove 31 are provided with mounting holes, and the part of the lever 2 close to the first end is also provided with a mounting hole, the rod-shaped fixing member 4 sequentially passes through the mounting hole of the first groove wall 311, the mounting hole of the lever 2 and the mounting hole of the second groove wall 312, so that the first end of the lever 2 is fixed in the mounting groove 31 by the fixing member 4.

[0079] In an example, the fixing member 4 can be a bolt. For example, the nut of the bolt abuts against the first groove wall 311, the second end of the bolt sequentially passes through the mounting hole of the first groove wall 311, the mounting hole of the lever 2 and the mounting hole of the second groove wall 312, and the nut is screwed on the second end of the bolt and abuts against the second groove wall 312. Thus, the first end of the lever 2 is fixed in the mounting groove 31 by the bolt and the nut.

[0080] In another example, the fixing member 4 can be a pin, one end of the pin is provided with a pin cap and abuts against the first groove wall 311, the second end of the pin sequentially passes through the mounting hole of the first groove wall 311, the mounting hole of the lever 2 and the mounting hole of the second groove wall 312, and is riveted on the second groove wall 312.

[0081] In another example, the fixing member 4 can be a screw, one end of the screw is provided with a screw cap and abuts against the first groove wall 311, the second end of the screw sequentially passes through the mounting hole of the first groove wall 311 and the mounting hole of the lever 2, and is screwed in the mounting hole of the second groove wall 312, wherein the mounting hole of the second groove wall 312 is a screw hole.

[0082] In another example, as shown in Figure 4As shown, the fixing member 4 can be an L-shaped fixing pin, which includes a first portion and a second portion, as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first portion of the L-shaped fixing pin is sequentially inserted into the mounting hole of the first slot wall 311, the mounting hole of the lever 2 and the mounting hole of the second slot wall 312, and the second portion of the L-shaped fixing pin is clamped on the lever fixing seat 3. For example, as shown in Figure 6 As shown, the lever fixing seat 3 has a clamping groove 32 on the inner surface facing away from the panel 1, and the groove opening of the clamping groove 32 faces away from the panel 1. As shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the second portion of the L-shaped fixing pin is clamped in the clamping groove 32.

[0083] As shown in Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 To avoid the second portion of the L-shaped fixing pin from falling off the clamping groove 32, the clamping groove 32 has a limiting protrusion 321 at the groove opening position, so that the groove opening of the clamping groove 32 is relatively small, and the second portion of the L-shaped fixing pin is not easy to fall off when located in the clamping groove 32.

[0084] As shown in Figure 6 To make the second portion of the L-shaped fixing pin more smoothly clamped into the clamping groove 32, the limiting protrusion 321 has a guide structure, and the second portion of the L-shaped fixing pin is clamped into the clamping groove 32 under the guidance of the guide structure.

[0085] As described above, the mounting groove 31 has a mounting hole on the opposite first slot wall 311 and second slot wall 312, which can be a closed hole or an open hole. For example, as shown in Figure 6 The mounting hole of the first slot wall 311 and the mounting hole of the second slot wall 312 are both clamping groove structures with the groove opening facing away from the cover of the lever fixing seat 3, and then the mounting hole of the first slot wall 311 and the mounting hole of the second slot wall 312 are used for clamping with the transition piece 301.

[0086] For example, as shown in Figure 9 When the panel assembly 100 and the base assembly 200 are assembled, the first end of the lever 2 extends into the two protrusions 3012, one protrusion 3012 of the transition piece 301 is clamped into the mounting hole of the first slot wall 311, and the other protrusion 3012 of the transition piece 301 is clamped into the mounting hole of the second slot wall 312, thereby achieving the clamping of the lever fixing seat 3 and the transition piece 301 (as shown in Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 ).

[0087] Another assembly mode of the poking rod 2 and the poking rod fixing seat 3 can be that the first end of the poking rod 2 is fixedly connected with the poking rod fixing seat 3 by injection molding process or gluing process.

[0088] For example, the installation groove 31 of the poking rod fixing seat 3 has glue or injection liquid, the part of the poking rod 2 close to the first end passes through the first through hole 11 of the panel 1 and extends into the installation groove 31, and is fixed in the installation groove 31 by the glue or the injection liquid.

[0089] The embodiment does not limit the specific fixing mode of the poking rod 2 and the poking rod fixing seat 3, and the first end part of the poking rod 2 can be fixedly connected with the poking rod fixing seat 3, and the poking rod 2 can drive the poking rod fixing seat 3 to rotate relative to the panel 1.

[0090] In the embodiment of the disclosure, the first end of the poking rod 2 passes through the first through hole 11 of the panel 1 and is fixed with the poking rod fixing seat 3 inside the panel 1, so the size of the first through hole 11 is only related to the size of the first end of the poking rod 2 and the poking stroke of the poking rod 2. Specifically, the size of the first through hole 11 in the poking direction matches the poking stroke of the poking rod 2, for example, the size of the first through hole 11 in the poking direction is equal to or slightly larger than the poking stroke of the poking rod 2. Since the poking stroke of the poking rod 2 is relatively small, the size of the first through hole 11 can be relatively small. Once the size of the first through hole 11 on the panel 1 is relatively small, the dust falling into the first through hole 11 can be reduced, thereby prolonging the service life of the poking switch and improving the appearance of the panel.

[0091] The embodiment also provides a poking switch, which refers to Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, the poking switch comprises a panel assembly 100, a base assembly 200, a transition assembly 300 and a function assembly. The function assembly is assembled in the base assembly 200. The transition assembly 300 and the base assembly 200 are rotatably assembled. Part of the transition assembly 300 extends into the base assembly 200 to drive the function assembly to perform a switching function. Another part of the transition assembly 300 extends out of the base assembly 200. The panel assembly 100 covers and is assembled on the base assembly 200. The poking rod fixing seat 3 of the panel assembly 100 is connected with the part of the transition assembly 300 extending out of the base assembly 200.

[0092] The features of the poking switch can be referred to the above description. The features related to the panel assembly 100 will be introduced below.

[0093] In an example, since the poking rod 2 is used to drive the transition piece 301 to swing through the poking rod fixing seat 3, so that the transition piece 301 slides on the seesaw 400, the rotation axis of the poking rod fixing seat 3 is parallel to the rotation axis of the transition piece 301 in the plane where the thickness direction of the poking switch is located. For example, as Figure 10As shown, the rotation axis of the dial lever fixing seat 3 is in the same straight line with the rotation axis of the transition piece 301.

[0094] The rotation axis of the dial lever fixing seat 3 is in the same straight line with the rotation axis of the transition piece 301, which is beneficial to the thinning of the dial lever switch in the thickness direction and the development of ultra-thinning.

[0095] In an example, in order to make the dial lever fixing seat 3 rotate synchronously with the transition piece 301 and avoid the virtual dialing phenomenon of the dial lever, the dial lever fixing seat 3 and the transition piece 301 abut. For example, the dial lever fixing seat 3 and the transition piece 301 abut through the elastic structure in the assembly direction of the panel assembly 100 and the base assembly 200.

[0096] The elastic structure can make the dial lever fixing seat 3 and the transition piece 301 fit closely on the one hand, and can absorb the tolerance when the panel 1 is assembled on the fixing frame 203 on the other hand, so that the panel 1 can be smoothly assembled on the fixing frame 203.

[0097] In an example, the elastic structure can be an elastic piece (such as a spring) located between the cover of the dial lever fixing seat 3 and the top of the transition piece 301, or can be an elastic arm provided on the cover of the dial lever fixing seat 3, or can be an elastic arm provided on the transverse part of the transition piece 301. Hereinafter, the elastic structure is taken as the elastic arm 3011 provided at the top end of the transition piece 301 as an example.

[0098] As shown in Figure 11 , it is a structural schematic view of the transition piece 301, referring to Figure 11 , one end of the elastic arm 3011 is connected with the body part of the transition piece 301, and the other end is suspended, and the suspended end of the elastic arm 3011 and the position abutting with the dial lever fixing seat 3 protrude relative to the top surface of the body part of the transition piece 301.

[0099] Continuing to refer to Figure 11 , the transverse part of the transition piece 301 includes a recessed section in the middle and a boss section at both ends, referring to Figure 9 , the mounting groove 31 of the dial lever fixing seat 3 extends into the recessed section of the transition piece 301, the boss 3012 of the transition piece 301 is also located on the surface of the recessed section, and the boss sections at both ends of the transition piece 301 abut with the inner surface of the cover of the dial lever fixing seat 3.

[0100] Referring to Figure 11 , the elastic arm 3011 is L-shaped, one end is connected to the recessed section of the transition piece 301, and the other end is suspended in the boss section, and the position of the suspended end abutting with the dial lever fixing seat 3 protrudes relative to the table surface of the boss section. The length of the L-shaped elastic arm 3011 is relatively long, and the elasticity is good.

[0101] Of course, in another example, the elastic arm 3011 can also be in a straight line type, all located in the boss section of the transition piece 301.

[0102] With reference to the above Figure 11 As shown, the suspended end of the elastic arm 3011 and the surface in contact with the lever fixing seat 3 can be spherical.

[0103] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the panel assembly of the lever switch, as described above, the first end of the lever 2 passes through the first through hole 11 of the panel 1 and is fixed with the lever fixing seat 3 inside the panel 1, so the size of the first through hole 11 is only related to the size of the first end of the lever 2 and the lever stroke of the lever 2. Specifically, the size of the first through hole 11 in the lever direction matches the lever stroke of the lever 2, such as the size of the first through hole 11 in the lever direction, which is equal to or slightly larger than the lever stroke of the lever 2. Since the lever stroke of the lever 2 is relatively small, the size of the first through hole 11 can be relatively small. Once the size of the first through hole 11 on the panel 1 is relatively small, the amount of dust falling into the first through hole 11 can be reduced, thereby prolonging the service life of the lever switch and improving the appearance of the panel.

[0104] The embodiment also provides an assembly method of a lever switch, which is used for assembling the lever switch described above, and the assembly process is as follows:

[0105] Step 1, the lever fixing seat 3 is rotationally connected to the inside of the panel 1.

[0106] For example, the rotating shaft of the lever fixing seat 3 is clamped into the rotating hole inside the panel 1 to realize the rotational connection between the lever fixing seat 3 and the panel 1.

[0107] Step 2, the first end of the lever 2 passes through the first through hole 11 of the panel 1 and extends into the lever fixing seat 3.

[0108] It should be noted that step 2 can also be performed before step 1, for example, the first end of the lever 2 is first inserted into the first through hole 11 of the panel 1, and then the lever fixing seat 3 is rotationally connected to the inside of the panel 1, and then the first end of the lever 2 is inserted into the lever fixing seat 3.

[0109] Step 3, connecting the lever 2 and the lever fixing seat 3 to obtain the panel assembly 100.

[0110] It should be noted that if the lever 2 and the lever fixing seat 3 are detachably connected, then step 2 is performed before step 3, and if the lever 2 is fixed with the lever fixing seat 3 by gluing or injection molding process, then step 2 and step 3 are performed simultaneously, for example, the installation groove 31 of the lever fixing seat 3 is filled with glue, and the lever 2 is inserted into the installation groove 31, and then the lever 2 is fixed in the installation groove 31.

[0111] Step 4, assemble the functional component in the base component 200.

[0112] It should be noted that step 4 and steps 1 to 3 have no order restrictions, and can be performed simultaneously, step 4 can be performed before steps 1 to 3, or after steps 1 to 3, or between steps 1 to 3.

[0113] Step 5, assemble the panel component 100 and the transition component 300 on the base component 200, wherein the toggle lever fixing seat 3 and the transition component 300 are connected, and the transition component 300 and the base component 200 are rotatably connected.

[0114] In one example, after step 4, the transition component 300 can be assembled on the base component 200 first, and then the panel component 100 is assembled on the base component 200.

[0115] In another example, after step 4, the transition component 300 can be connected with the panel component 100 first, and then the panel component 100 and the transition component 300 are assembled on the base component 200 together.

[0116] In one possible application, after the panel component 100 is completed, the functional component is assembled in the base component 200, the transition component 300 is assembled on the base component 200, and the base component 200 is also fixed on the wall surface or the desktop, the final process is to assemble the panel component 100 on the base component 200, for example, the panel 1 of the panel component 100 is buckled on the fixing frame 203 of the base component 200.

[0117] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the toggle lever switch obtained by the above assembly method, as described above, the first end of the toggle lever 2 passes through the first through hole 11 of the panel 1 and is fixed with the toggle lever fixing seat 3 on the inner side of the panel 1, so the size of the first through hole 11 is only related to the size of the first end of the toggle lever 2 and the toggle stroke of the toggle lever 2. Specifically, the size of the first through hole 11 in the toggle direction matches the toggle stroke of the toggle lever 2, for example, the size of the first through hole 11 in the toggle direction is equal to or slightly larger than the toggle stroke of the toggle lever 2. Since the toggle stroke of the toggle lever 2 is relatively small, the size of the first through hole 11 can be relatively small. Once the size of the first through hole 11 on the panel 1 is relatively small, the amount of dust falling into the first through hole 11 can be reduced, thereby prolonging the service life of the toggle switch and improving the appearance of the panel.

[0118] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present disclosure shall be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A panel assembly, characterized by The panel assembly comprises a panel (1), a lever (2) and a lever fixing seat (3); The panel (1) has a first through hole (11), the lever (2) is located in the first through hole (11), and a first end of the lever (2) is located at an inner side of the panel (1) and a second end is located at an outer side of the panel (1), and a size of the first through hole (11) in a lever moving direction is adapted to a lever moving stroke of the lever (2); The lever fixing seat (3) is located at the inner side of the panel (1), and the lever fixing seat (3) and the panel (1) are rotationally connected, and the lever fixing seat (3) is connected with the lever (2).

2. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The lever fixing seat (3) has a mounting groove (31), an opening of the mounting groove (31) faces the first through hole (11) of the panel (1), and the first end of the lever (2) passes through the first through hole (11) of the panel (1) and is installed in the mounting groove (31).

3. The panel assembly of claim 2, wherein, The panel assembly further comprises a fixing member (4), and the lever fixing seat (3) and the lever (2) are detachably connected through the fixing member (4).

4. The panel assembly of claim 3, wherein, The fixing member (4) is in a rod shape, the first slot wall (311) and the second slot wall (312) located opposite to each other of the mounting groove (31) both have mounting holes, and the lever (2) has a mounting hole at a position close to the first end; The fixing member (4) passes through the mounting hole of the first slot wall (311), the mounting hole of the lever (2) and the mounting hole of the second slot wall (312) in sequence.

5. The panel assembly of claim 4, wherein, The fixing member (4) is an L-shaped fixing pin, comprising a first part and a second part, and the first part passes through the mounting hole of the first slot wall (311), the mounting hole of the lever (2) and the mounting hole of the second slot wall (312) in sequence; An inner surface of the lever fixing seat (3) facing away from the panel (1) has a clamping groove (32), an opening of the clamping groove (32) faces away from the panel (1), and the second part is located in the clamping groove (32).

6. The panel assembly of claim 5, wherein, The clamping groove (32) has a limiting protrusion (321) at the opening, and the second part (42) of the fixing member (4) is clamped in the clamping groove (32) under the action of the limiting protrusion (321).

7. The panel assembly of claim 4, wherein, The mounting hole of the first slot wall (311) and the mounting hole of the second slot wall (312) are both in a clamping groove structure, and an opening of the clamping groove structure faces away from the panel (1); The mounting hole of the first slot wall (311) and the mounting hole of the second slot wall (312) are also used for clamping with a transition assembly (300) of the lever switch.

8. The panel assembly of claim 2, wherein, A part of the lever (2) close to the first end is fixed in the mounting groove (31) of the lever fixing seat (3) through an injection molding process or a gluing process.

9. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that The lever fixing seat (3) is in a cover shape, and the lever fixing seat (3) is used for covering the transition assembly (300) of the lever switch.

10. A lever switch characterized by comprising: The lever switch comprises the panel assembly (100), the base assembly (200), the transition assembly (300) and the function assembly of any one of claims 1 to 9. The functional assembly is assembled in the base assembly (200), the transition assembly (300) and the base assembly (200) are rotatably assembled, and the transition assembly (300) extends into the base assembly (200) for driving the functional assembly to perform a switching function. The panel assembly (100) covers and is assembled on the base assembly (200), and a lever fixing seat (3) of the panel assembly (100) is connected with the transition assembly (300).

11. The lever switch of claim 10, wherein, The rotation axis of the lever fixing seat (3) is on the same straight line as the rotation axis of the transition assembly (300).

12. The lever switch of claim 10 wherein, The transition assembly (300) comprises a transition piece (301), and the lever fixing seat (3) and the transition piece (301) are abutted by an elastic structure in the assembly direction of the panel assembly (100) and the base assembly (200).

13. The lever switch of claim 12, wherein, The elastic structure is an elastic arm (3011) arranged at the top end of the transition piece (301). The overhanging end of the elastic arm (3011) and the position abutting against the lever fixing seat (3) are protruded relative to the top end surface of the body portion of the transition piece (301).

14. The lever switch of claim 10 wherein, The top of the transition piece (301) of the transition assembly (300) has a protrusion (3012) for clamping with the lever fixing seat (3).

15. A method of assembling a lever switch, characterized by: The lever switch is any one of the lever switches in claims 10 to 14, and the assembly method comprises: The lever fixing seat (3) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the panel (1); The first end of the lever (2) extends into the lever fixing seat (3) through the first through hole (11) of the panel (1); The lever (2) and the lever fixing seat (3) are connected to obtain the panel assembly (100); The functional assembly is assembled in the base assembly (200); The panel assembly (100) and the transition assembly (300) are assembled on the base assembly (200), wherein the lever fixing seat (3) is connected with the transition assembly (300), and the transition assembly (300) and the base assembly (200) are rotatably connected.

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