Integrated touch switch

Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated touch switch which comprises a touch screen, a functional foil, a PCB and a shell, the functional foil is arranged on the lower side of the touch screen, a sensor and an FPCB are arranged on the functional foil, a supporting piece is arranged in the shell, the functional foil is arranged in the supporting piece, and the FPCB is connected with the PCB. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the sensor and the FPCB are integrated by arranging the functional foil, the installation number of the PCB is reduced, the touch pressure is transmitted to the sensor through the touch screen and then transmitted to the PCB through the FPCB on the functional foil during use, the integration level is high, the installation is convenient, the cost is reduced, and the data transmission is stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile touch switches, in particular to an integrated touch switch. Background Art

[0002] Touch screens are increasingly being used in various fields of daily life, especially in the automotive field. The touch screen of the car central control in the prior art generally includes multiple PCBs and sensors, which have high requirements for the overall connection, high processing costs and are easy to damage. At the same time, multiple sensor elements, display elements, power elements, etc. are added to the touch screen. Since the PCB and touch screen that integrate multiple sensors, display elements, and power elements are independent of each other, the structure of the display panel is more complicated, the control is more complicated, and the transmission of data parameters is prone to unstable output. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an integrated touch switch with high integration, accurate pressure transmission, reduced cost and better touch experience.

[0004] Specifically, the utility model discloses an integrated touch switch, including: a touch screen, a functional foil, a PCB and a shell, the functional foil is arranged on the lower side of the touch screen, a sensor and an FPCB are arranged on the functional foil, a support is arranged in the shell, the functional foil is arranged in the support, and the FPCB is connected to the PCB.

[0005] The utility model is beneficial in that the sensor and FPCB are integrated by setting a functional foil, the number of PCBs to be installed is reduced, and when in use, the touch pressure is transmitted to the sensor through the touch screen, and then transmitted to the PCB through the FPCB on the functional foil. It has high integration, convenient installation, reduced costs, and stable data transmission.

[0006] Furthermore, reinforcing ribs are provided on the upper surface of the functional foil at positions corresponding to the sensors.

[0007] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that by setting reinforcing ribs on the upper surface of the functional foil, the reinforcing ribs can strengthen and improve the hardness of the entire functional foil, while increasing the flatness of the pressure sensor coverage area, reducing the unevenness factors generated by the functional foil during the production process, reducing the bending of the functional foil, and improving the accuracy of touch.

[0008] Furthermore, the shell includes a side shell and a bottom cover, and the side shell and the bottom cover are detachable.

[0009] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the provision of a detachable bottom cover is not only convenient for assembly, but also convenient for subsequent maintenance and disassembly, thus reducing the time for installation and disassembly.

[0010] Furthermore, a rubber piece is provided below the functional foil, a protrusion is provided on the lower side of the rubber piece, a cavity is provided in the middle of the protrusion, and a fixing groove is provided on the support piece, and the protrusion extends into the fixing groove.

[0011] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the setting of the rubber part can avoid collision between the sensor and the support part, play a buffering role, and effectively extend the service life of the sensor. The protrusion extends into the fixing groove, and the setting of the cavity can make the protrusion have greater elasticity. After installation, elastic force is applied to the inner wall of the fixing groove to prevent the rubber part from falling out.

[0012] Furthermore, a mounting groove is provided on the inner side of the support member, and the touch screen and the functional foil are arranged in the mounting groove.

[0013] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the setting of the installation groove plays a positioning role and facilitates assembly.

[0014] Furthermore, a protrusion is provided on the upper surface of the rubber member, and the protrusion is provided corresponding to the sensor.

[0015] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the protrusion plays a supporting role and can better protect the sensor.

[0016] Furthermore, a character display area is provided on the functional foil, and a logo is provided on the touch screen.

[0017] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the character display area is used to display characters, combined with the function of indicating the touch area by the mark on the touch screen.

[0018] Furthermore, a plurality of indicator lights are arranged in the shell, and an indicator light mounting groove is arranged in the support member.

[0019] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the indicator light emits light and the characters are displayed on the functional foil, so that the logo on the touch screen can still be seen clearly in a dark environment.

[0020] Furthermore, mounting blocks are provided on both sides of the side shell, and the mounting blocks extend from the side surfaces of the side shell, with ends bent downward.

[0021] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the installation block is arranged to play a clamping role when installed in the car, which facilitates installation, positioning and disassembly.

[0022] Furthermore, a plurality of mounting pillars are arranged inside the bottom cover.

[0023] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the installation pillars are used to support the PCB and fix the position of the PCB. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the drawings required to be used in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0025] Figure 1 This is the explosion diagram of the utility model integrated touch switch

[0026] Figure 2 This is the overall structure diagram of the integrated touch switch of the utility model

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the functional foil of the utility model

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the functional foil of the utility model

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the side shell structure of the utility model

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rubber part of the utility model

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cross section of the rubber part of the utility model

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure of the utility model

[0033] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0034] Touch screen 1; functional foil 2; sensor 21; FPCB 22; reinforcing rib 23; character display area 24; PCB 3; housing 4; side housing 41; bottom cover 42; mounting block 43; support member 5; mounting groove 51; fixing groove 52; indicator light mounting groove 53; mounting foot 54; rubber member 6; protrusion 61; cavity 62; protrusion 63. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0036] like Figure 1-8As shown, the utility model discloses an integrated touch switch, comprising: a touch screen 1, a functional foil 2, a PCB 3 and a shell 4, wherein the functional foil 2 is arranged at the lower side of the touch screen 1, and a sensor 21 and an FPCB 22 are arranged on the functional foil 2, a support member 5 is arranged in the shell 4, and the functional foil 2 is arranged in the support member 5, and the FPCB 22 is connected to the PCB 3. The functional foil 2 is an electronic film material, has conductivity, light transmittance and flexibility, can transmit pressure and connect the sensor 21 with the FPCB 22, and the PCB is connected to other devices through a connecting line.

[0037] The utility model is beneficial in that the sensor 21 and the FPCB 22 are integrated by setting the functional foil 2, thereby reducing the number of PCB 3 to be installed. When in use, the touch pressure is transmitted to the sensor 21 through the touch screen 1, and then transmitted to the PCB 3 through the FPCB 22 on the functional foil 2, thereby reducing the number of PCB installations, having a high degree of integration, facilitating installation and reducing costs, and ensuring stable data transmission.

[0038] In some embodiments, the functional foil 2 may adopt the following structural scheme: Figure 2-3 ), a reinforcing rib 23 is provided on the upper surface of the functional foil 2 at a position corresponding to the sensor 21, and the reinforcing rib 23 is provided on the upper surface of the functional foil 2 by pasting.

[0039] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that by setting reinforcing ribs 23 on the upper surface of the functional foil 2, the reinforcing ribs 23 can strengthen and improve the hardness of the entire functional foil 2, and at the same time can increase the flatness of the area covered by the pressure sensor 21, reduce the unevenness factors generated by the functional foil 2 during the production process, reduce the bending of the functional foil 2, and improve the accuracy of touch.

[0040] In some embodiments, the housing 4 may adopt the following structural scheme ( Figure 5 ), the shell 4 includes a side shell 41 and a bottom cover 42, the side shell 41 and the bottom cover 42 are detachable, a plurality of mounting pillars are arranged in the bottom cover 42 for supporting the PCB3 and fixing the position of the PCB3, mounting blocks 43 are arranged on both sides of the side shell 41, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs 23 are also arranged on the sides of the mounting blocks 43 to improve the overall strength of the mounting blocks 43, the mounting blocks 43 extend from the sides of the side shell 41, and the ends are bent downward, the mounting blocks 43 are arranged to play a role of clamping when installed in the car, and are convenient for installation, positioning and removal; an upward positioning block can also be arranged on the side, which also plays a role of limiting.

[0041] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the provision of the detachable bottom cover 42 is not only convenient for assembly, but also convenient for subsequent maintenance and disassembly, thus reducing the time for installation and disassembly.

[0042] In some embodiments, the functional foil 2 may adopt the following structural scheme: a rubber member 6 ( Figure 6-7 ), a protrusion 61 is provided on the lower side of the rubber member 6, a cavity 62 is provided in the middle of the protrusion 61, the support member 5 is provided with a fixing groove 52, the protrusion 61 extends into the fixing groove 52, a protrusion 63 is provided on the upper surface of the rubber member 6, the protrusion 63 is provided corresponding to the sensor 21, the setting of the protrusion 63 plays a supporting role, and can better protect the sensor 21.

[0043] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the setting of the rubber part 6 can avoid collision between the sensor 21 and the support part 5, play a buffering role, and effectively extend the service life of the sensor 21. The protrusion extends into the fixing groove 52. The setting of the cavity 62 can make the protrusion have greater elasticity. After installation, elastic force is applied to the inner wall of the fixing groove 52 to prevent the rubber part 6 from falling out.

[0044] In some embodiments, the support member 5 may adopt the following structural scheme ( Figure 8 ), a mounting groove 51 is arranged on the inner side of the support member 5, and the touch screen 1 and the functional foil 2 are arranged in the mounting groove 51. The setting of the mounting groove 51 plays a positioning role and facilitates assembly; mounting feet 54 are symmetrically arranged on the lower side of the support member 5, and mounting holes are arranged at the bottom of the mounting feet 54. The mounting feet 54 are provided with multiple hollow parts, which reduces the material consumption and reduces the cost without affecting the overall strength.

[0045] In some embodiments, the functional foil 2 may adopt the following structural scheme: a character display area 24 is provided on the functional foil 2, and a logo is provided on the touch screen 1. Different functions use corresponding logos to conveniently indicate corresponding positions.

[0046] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the character display area 24 is used to display characters, combined with the function of indicating the touch area by the mark on the touch screen 1.

[0047] In some embodiments, the shell 4 may adopt the following structural scheme, wherein a plurality of indicator lights are further arranged in the shell 4 , and an indicator light installation groove 53 is arranged in the support member 5 . The indicator lights are arranged in the installation groove, and the lights emit light through the functional foil 2 .

[0048] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the indicator light emits light and characters are displayed on the functional foil 2, so that the logo on the touch screen 1 can still be seen clearly in a dark environment.

[0049] For ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the creative concept of the utility model, which all fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated touch switch, characterized in that: include: A touch screen (1), a functional foil (2), a PCB (3) and a housing (4), wherein the functional foil (2) is arranged on the lower side of the touch screen (1), a sensor (21) and an FPCB (22) are arranged on the functional foil (2), a support member (5) is arranged in the housing (4), the functional foil (2) is arranged in the support member (5), and the FPCB (22) is connected to the PCB (3).

2. The integrated touch switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib (23) is provided at a position on the upper surface of the functional foil (2) corresponding to the sensor (21).

3. The integrated touch switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (4) comprises a side housing (41) and a bottom cover (42), and the side housing (41) and the bottom cover (42) are detachable.

4. The integrated touch switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber piece (6) is arranged below the functional foil (2), a protrusion (61) is arranged on the lower side of the rubber piece (6), a cavity (62) is arranged in the middle of the protrusion (61), and the support piece (5) is provided with a fixing groove (52), and the protrusion (61) extends into the fixing groove (52).

5. The integrated touch switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner side of the support member (5) is provided with a mounting groove (51), and the touch screen (1) and the functional foil (2) are arranged in the mounting groove (51).

6. The integrated touch switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the rubber component (6) is provided with a protruding portion (63), and the protruding portion (63) is arranged corresponding to the sensor (21).

7. The integrated touch switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional foil (2) is provided with a character display area (24), and the touch screen (1) is provided with a logo.

8. The integrated touch switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of indicator lights are also arranged in the housing (4), and an indicator light installation slot (53) is arranged in the support member (5).

9. The integrated touch switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: Mounting blocks (43) are provided on both sides of the side shell (41); the mounting blocks (43) extend from the side of the side shell (41) and have their ends bent downward.

10. The integrated touch switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of mounting pillars are arranged inside the bottom cover (42).

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