Improved knob controller

Abstract

An improved knob controller comprises a controller body, an inner seat is arranged on the controller body, and a rotatable knob is arranged on the outer side of the inner seat. The controller main body is also provided with a light display function area, and the light display function area comprises a light-permeable inner seat and a light-permeable outer seat. The inner seat can emit light, a light source is arranged on the inner seat, and light of the light source can penetrate through the inner seat; the light-transmitting gap is a gap between the inner seat and the knob, and light emitted by a light source in the controller main body can be transmitted out; and / or a light-transmitting gap and a middle ring arranged in the light-transmitting gap. According to the knob controller, the light display function area is arranged on a conventional knob controller, after the light source in the main body is turned on, the light / light transmission effect can be displayed, the overall visual effect of the annular aperture is achieved, and the knob controller is very attractive.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of intelligent switch control equipment, and in particular relates to an improved knob controller. Background Art

[0002] The knob controller device is a control device widely used in mid-to-high-end smart home devices. The corresponding function is selected and adjusted by controlling the rotation of the knob. The knob controller is provided with a rotatable knob structure, which is assembled on a matching rotating seat. Usually, there is no light source near the assembly position of the knob structure and the rotating seat, which makes the visual effect lack of beauty. If a light source can be set at this position, the light will be emitted through the structure or the gap between the structures after it is turned on, forming a ring-shaped luminous effect, which can have a good visual aesthetic.

[0003] In this direction, the present application further designs and improves the knob controller. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides an improved knob controller, in which a light source is arranged near the assembly position of the knob structure and the knob mounting seat structure, which has a good visual effect and aesthetic feeling after being illuminated.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model solves them through the following technical solutions.

[0006] An improved knob controller comprises a controller body, on which a rotatable knob is arranged; the knob is light-transmissive, a light source is arranged in the controller body, and light emitted by the light source can be transmitted through the knob.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the knob comprises an outer ring and an inner seat, and an intermediate ring is provided between the outer ring and the inner seat; and at least one of the outer ring, the inner seat and the intermediate ring is light-transmissive.

[0008] An improved knob controller comprises a controller body, wherein the controller body is provided with an inner seat, and a rotatable knob is arranged outside the inner seat; the controller body is also provided with a light display function area, and the light display function area comprises at least one of the following four types: a light-transmitting inner seat, which can transmit light emitted by a light source in the controller body; and / or: a luminous inner seat, which is provided with a light source, and the light of the light source can be transmitted through the inner seat; and / or: a light-transmitting gap, which is the gap between the inner seat and the knob, and the light emitted by the light source in the controller body can be transmitted; and / or: a light-transmitting gap and an intermediate ring arranged therein, which is the gap between the inner seat and the knob, and a light-transmitting intermediate ring is arranged therein, and the light emitted by the light source in the controller body can be transmitted.

[0009] In the knob controller in the present application, a light display function area is set on the conventional knob controller. When the light source inside the main body is turned on, it can display a bright / translucent effect, and the overall visual effect has a ring aperture, which is very beautiful.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the inner seat is fixed on the base, and a plurality of light sources distributed in an annular pattern are provided on the outer periphery of the base, or a light source is provided on at least one of the knob, the inner seat and the middle ring.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, an assembly flange is provided on the outer periphery of the base, and the light source is directly provided on the assembly flange, which has a simple structure and is easy to install; or the light source is provided on a light source baseband and then provided on the assembly flange through the light source baseband, which is easy to install and can be an LED light strip.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the light source base band is segmented, and the light source base band is combined to form a ring-shaped light source base band, for example, two segments of arc-shaped light bands form a basically circular light band, and the light sources are evenly distributed on it.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a light-blocking boss is provided on the assembly convex edge, and a reflective surface is provided on the light-blocking boss corresponding to the position of the light source. This structure can prevent the strong light from the light source from being emitted directly, and the light reflected by the reflective surface will become softer when it is transmitted out, with a sense of atmosphere, and more beautiful and practical.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, a middle ring is provided between the inner seat and the knob, and the middle ring is light-transmissive, and light from the light source is transmitted through the middle ring, thus achieving a good decorative effect.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, a sleeve is sleeved on the controller body, and a lining plate is provided at one end of the sleeve facing the knob to assist in mounting the controller body on a wall or other building surfaces.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, a slide groove is provided on the sleeve, and a positioning hole is provided on the controller body. The sleeve can be positioned at the position of the positioning hole by bolts and the position can be adjusted, such as loosening the bolts to move the sleeve on the controller body, and after selecting a suitable position, tighten the bolts to position it.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, a display area is provided on the inner side of the inner seat.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the display area can display its internal structure, in which the surface layer of the display area can be a transparent glass layer; or the display area is a display screen that can display images or interactive interfaces.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the light source is an LED lamp bead, which has low cost and is easy to install.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the knob and the inner seat can rotate synchronously, for example, the knob and the inner seat can rotate synchronously via a connecting structure (connecting strip, connecting block, etc., or assembled on the same rotating base).

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the knob is made of a light-transmitting material. In this solution, the knob can also transmit light, making the entire knob controller brighter.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: an improved knob controller is provided, a light source is arranged near the assembly position of the knob structure and the knob mounting seat structure, and after emitting light, a good visual effect is achieved and the light is aesthetically pleasing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 The utility model is a three-dimensional diagram of a knob controller.

[0024] Figure 2 The figure is a side view of a knob controller in the utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the sleeve in the knob controller.

[0026] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the knob controller with the sleeve omitted.

[0027] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a part of the structure in which the knob is omitted in the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The schematic diagram of the structure omitting part of the middle circle.

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Part of the structural diagram of the inner seat is omitted.

[0030] Figure 8 A three-dimensional view of the base in the knob controller.

[0031] Fig. 9 A stereoscopic image of the light source baseband and the light source on it in the knob controller DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0033] In the following embodiments, the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar components or components with the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limitations on the present invention.

[0034] See also Figure 1 The knob controller in one embodiment of the present application includes a controller body 5, characterized in that a rotatable knob 1 is provided on the controller body 5; the knob 1 is light-transmissive, a light source is provided in the controller body 5, and light emitted by the light source can be transmitted through the knob. Further, the knob 1 includes an outer ring and an inner seat 11, and an intermediate ring 13 is provided between the outer ring and the inner seat 11; at least one of the outer ring, the inner seat 11, and the intermediate ring 13 is light-transmissive.

[0035] Reference Figures 2 to 9 , an improved knob controller in another embodiment of the utility model includes a controller body 5, an inner seat 11 is provided on the controller body 5, and a rotatable knob 1 is provided on the outer side of the inner seat 11; the inner seat 11 is fixed on the base 6, and a plurality of light sources 31 distributed in a ring are provided on the outer periphery of the base 6. In this structure, the light source 31 is provided on the outer periphery of the base 6 in the conventional knob controller. When the light source 31 is turned on, bright light can be generated between the inner seat 11 and the knob 1, and the overall visual effect has a ring aperture, which is very aesthetic. In this application, the light source 31 is an LED lamp bead, which is low in cost and easy to install.

[0036] Specifically, in the present application, the outer periphery of the base 6 is provided with a mounting flange 61, and the light source 31 is directly provided on the mounting flange 61, which has a simple structure and is convenient to install; or the light source 31 is provided on the light source base band 3 and then provided on the mounting flange 61 through the light source base band 3, which is convenient to install and can be an LED light strip. In addition, the installation position of the light source can also be: a light source is provided on at least one of the knob, the inner seat, and the middle ring.

[0037] In one embodiment, the light source base belt 3 is segmented, and the light source base belt is combined to form a ring-shaped light source base belt, for example, two segments of arc-shaped light belts form a basically circular light belt, and the light sources 31 are evenly distributed on the light source base belt. The light source base belt 3 of this structure is easy to install.

[0038] In addition, in the present application, a light-blocking boss 63 is provided on the assembly convex edge 61. The light-blocking boss 63 can be a circle of raised structures, which is used to block the light source 31 so that the light cannot be emitted directly, but needs to be reflected from the side before coming out. Furthermore, a reflective surface 62 is provided on the light-blocking boss 63 at a position corresponding to the light source 31. This structure can prevent the strong light of the light source 31 from being emitted directly, and the light reflected by the reflective surface 62 will become softer when it is transmitted, with a sense of atmosphere, and more beautiful and practical.

[0039] In the present application, the light from the light source 31 can be transmitted through the gap between the structures to achieve a visual effect of annular aperture decoration. In another embodiment, an intermediate ring 13 is further provided between the inner seat 11 and the knob 1, and the intermediate ring 13 is light-transmissive. The light from the light source 31 is transmitted through the intermediate ring 13, which has a good decorative effect and better structural airtightness.

[0040] In addition, it can be seen from the accompanying drawings that in the present application, the controller body 5 is covered with a sleeve 4, and the sleeve 4 is provided with a lining plate 41 at one end facing the knob 1, which is used to assist in mounting the controller body on a wall or other building surface. In another further improved embodiment, a slide groove 42 is provided on the sleeve 4, and a positioning hole 52 is provided on the controller body 5. The sleeve 4 can be positioned at the position of the positioning hole 52 by bolts and the position can be adjusted, such as: loosening the bolts can move the sleeve 4 on the controller body 5, and after selecting a suitable position, tighten the bolts for positioning.

[0041] In the knob controller of the present application, a display area 2 is provided inside the inner seat 11. The display area 2 can display its internal structure, in which the surface layer of the display area 2 can be a transparent glass layer; or, the display area 2 is a display screen that can display a picture or an interactive interface.

[0042] In the present application, a light display functional area is provided on the controller body 5. The above structure is the specific structure of the light display functional area in a specific implementation mode 1 of the present application. In addition, the present application also has the following different embodiments for the light display functional area.

[0043] Embodiment 2: The light display functional area includes a light-transmitting inner seat 11, which can transmit the light emitted by the light source in the controller body 5. The light source can be set at a suitable position in the controller body, and structures such as light guide strips can be set to make the light softer.

[0044] Embodiment 3: A luminous inner seat 11, on which a light source is disposed, and the light of the light source can be transmitted through the inner seat. Specifically, the light source can be embedded in the inner seat 11 or attached to the inner seat 11, and structures such as light guide strips can be provided to make the light softer.

[0045] Embodiment 4: A light-transmitting gap, which is a gap between the inner seat 11 and the knob 1, through which light emitted by the light source in the controller body 5 can pass.

[0046] Embodiment 5: In this solution, the knob 1 and the inner seat 11 can rotate synchronously, for example, the knob 1 and the inner seat 11 can rotate synchronously through a connecting structure (connecting strips, connecting blocks, etc., or assembled on the same rotating base).

[0047] Embodiment 6: The knob 1 is made of a light-transmitting material. In this solution, the knob 1 can also transmit light, making the entire knob controller brighter.

[0048] The structures of the light display functional areas in the above different embodiments can be used alone or in combination as required. In this structure, after the light source inside the main body is turned on, it can show a bright / translucent effect, and the overall visual effect has a ring aperture effect, which is very aesthetic.

[0049] The above is the structure of the knob controller in the present application. It can be seen that a light source is arranged near the assembly position of the knob structure and the knob mounting seat structure. After emitting light, it has a good visual effect and is aesthetically pleasing. The overall structure is compact and easy to assemble.

[0050] The protection scope of the present invention includes but is not limited to the above embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention shall be based on the claims. Any replacement, deformation, and improvement of the technology that can be easily thought of by technicians in this field shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An improved knob controller, comprising a controller body (5), characterized in that: The controller body (5) is provided with a rotatable knob (1); the knob (1) is light-transmissive, and a light source is provided in the controller body (5); The knob (1) comprises an outer ring and an inner seat (11); an intermediate ring (13) is provided between the outer ring and the inner seat (11); and at least one of the outer ring, the inner seat (11) and the intermediate ring (13) is light-transmissive.

2. An improved knob controller, comprising a controller body (5), characterized in that: The controller body (5) is provided with an inner seat (11), the outer side of the inner seat (11) is provided with a rotatable knob (1), and the controller body (5) is also provided with a light display function area, the light display function area includes at least one of the following four types: A light-transmissive inner seat (11), wherein the inner seat (11) can transmit light emitted by a light source in the controller body (5); An illuminating inner seat (11), wherein a light source is disposed on the inner seat (11), and light from the light source can be transmitted through the inner seat; a light-transmitting gap, the light-transmitting gap being a gap between the inner seat (11) and the knob (1), through which light emitted by a light source in the controller body (5) can pass; A light-transmitting gap and an intermediate ring (13) disposed therein, wherein the light-transmitting gap is a gap between the inner seat (11) and the knob (1), wherein a light-transmitting intermediate ring (13) is disposed therein, and light emitted by a light source in the controller body (5) can be transmitted therethrough.

3. An improved knob controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner seat (11) is fixed on the base (6), and a plurality of light sources (31) distributed in an annular pattern are provided on the outer periphery of the base (6), or a light source is provided on at least one of the knob (1), the inner seat (11), and the middle ring (13).

4. The improved knob controller according to claim 3, characterized in that: An assembly convex edge (61) is provided on the outer periphery of the base (6), and the light source (31) is directly arranged on the assembly convex edge (61); or the light source (31) is arranged on the light source base band (3) and then arranged on the assembly convex edge (61) through the light source base band (3).

5. An improved knob controller according to claim 4, characterized in that: The light source baseband (3) is segmented and is combined to form a ring-shaped light source baseband.

6. The improved knob controller according to claim 5, characterized in that: A light-blocking boss (63) is provided on the assembly convex edge (61), and a reflective surface (62) is provided on the light-blocking boss (63) at a position corresponding to the light source (31).

7. The improved knob controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: A display area (2) is provided on the inner side of the inner seat (11).

8. An improved knob controller according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: The knob (1) and the inner seat (11) can rotate synchronously.

9. An improved knob controller according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: The knob (1) is a knob made of a light-transmitting material.

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