Switch assembly and automobile

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile accessories, and discloses a switch assembly and an automobile. The key comprises key caps, a fixing ring, a main body and a self-locking switch component, buckles are mounted at the bottoms of the key caps, the self-locking switch component is mounted in the main body, the self-locking switch component comprises a sliding part, the buckles are connected with the sliding part, the sliding part moves perpendicular to the planes of the key caps, at least two groups of key caps are arranged in the fixing ring, and the fixing ring is mounted on one side of an opening of the main body. Side walls are circumferentially arranged on the upper surfaces of the keycaps, indicating coatings are coated on two groups of side walls of adjacent keycaps, the indicating coatings and the keycaps are different in color, the keycaps and the self-locking switch components are in one-to-one correspondence, the PCB is electrically connected with an automobile controller, and the sliding part is in contact with the PCB and then sends a signal to the controller; the problem that a consumer cannot confirm whether a corresponding key is turned on or not when an indicating lamp in a switch in an automobile cannot be turned on in the prior art is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, in particular to a switch component and an automobile. Background Art

[0002] Traditional car switches need to remind users that the function associated with the switch has been turned on after the switch is pressed. Therefore, after the button has been pressed, an orange or other colored indicator light is usually lit inside the button as a reminder. The light passes through the keycap on the button and is observed by the user. When the button is pressed again, the switch will be turned off and the indicator light will be turned off. This structure requires adding a wiring harness for lighting the indicator light between the switch and the controller inside the car, but this will increase the wiring harness connection between the switch and the controller, resulting in increased manufacturing costs. At the same time, if there is a problem with the wiring harness itself or the connection points at both ends, the indicator light cannot be lit, and consumers cannot confirm whether the button is turned on or off in time, and the reliability is low. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a switch assembly and a car, which solves the problem that when the indicator light in the switch in the car cannot be lit under the prior art, the consumer cannot confirm whether the corresponding button is turned on.

[0004] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: the utility model provides a switch assembly, including a keycap, a fixing ring, a main body and a self-locking switch component, a buckle is installed at the bottom of the keycap, the self-locking switch component is installed in the main body, the self-locking switch component includes a sliding part, the buckle is connected to the sliding part, the sliding part moves perpendicular to the plane of the keycap, at least two groups of keycaps are arranged in the fixing ring, the fixing ring is installed on one side of the main body opening, the upper surface of the keycap is circumferentially provided with side walls, two groups of side walls of adjacent keycaps are coated with an indicating coating, the indicating coating is different in color from the keycap, the keycap corresponds to the self-locking switch component one by one, the PCB board is electrically connected to the automobile controller, and the sliding part sends a signal to the controller after contacting the PCB board; when one group of the keycaps is pressed, the keycaps move toward the PCB board, and the keycaps represent that the function is turned on, and when the keycaps are pressed for the second time, the keycaps rise, and the keycaps represent that the function is turned off.

[0005] Preferably, the indicator coating is orange.

[0006] Preferably, a snap-in groove is formed on the upper side of the sliding portion, the snap-in is snap-into the snap-in groove, and the snap-in groove and the snap-in are detachably connected.

[0007] Preferably, four groups of keycaps are installed in the fixing ring, and functional samples are engraved on the keycaps, and the functional samples include opening the trunk, switching the electric door, resetting the seat and unlocking the fuel filler cap.

[0008] Preferably, an annular groove is formed on the lower side of the fixing ring, and a protrusion is formed on the main body, and the protrusion is snap-fitted into the annular groove.

[0009] Preferably, fixing blocks are formed at both ends of the fixing ring, the fixing blocks are in contact with the key caps, the fixing blocks are flush with the key caps, and the sides of the fixing blocks in contact with the key caps are coated with an indicating coating.

[0010] A car comprises the switch assembly described above, and the switch assembly is installed on a center console of the car.

[0011] Beneficial effect: when a keycap is pressed by a finger, the pressed keycap will be lower than other unpressed keycaps, and the side walls of other unpressed keycaps will be exposed. Since the side walls are coated with an indicator coating, and the color of the indicator coating is different from the color of the keycap, when the driver or passenger observes the indicator coating, it can be promptly reminded that the keycap is lower than other keycaps at this time, and the keycap represents an on state at this time. If the indicator coating is not observed on both sides of the keycap, it means that the function represented by the keycap has been turned off. Since the original indicator light and wiring harness are cancelled, the indicator coating attached to the side wall will not disappear. As long as the indicator coating is observed, it means that the key has been pressed, which improves reliability. The owner can confirm whether the corresponding key is turned on. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a top view of the switch assembly of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 It is the explosion of the switch assembly of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the switch assembly of the utility model.

[0015] In the figure: 1. key cap; 2. fixing ring; 21. annular groove; 3. main body; 31. raised portion; 4. self-locking switch component; 5. sliding portion; 6. side wall; 7. PCB board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to the present invention, rather than all structures, are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0017] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0018] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0019] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", etc., are based on the directions or positions shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplified operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0020] Under the existing technology, when the keycap on the upper side of a button in a car is pressed, the contact on the PCB receives the button pressing signal, the indicator light inside the button will be lit, and the keycap will rebound to its initial position, reminding the driver or passenger that the function represented by this button has been turned on. However, the internal indicator light and the wiring harness connecting the indicator light are easily damaged by moisture, which causes the indicator light to not light up, making it impossible for the driver or passenger to determine whether the button is on or off.

[0021] In order to solve the above problems, Figures 1 to 3As shown, the utility model provides a switch assembly, which includes a keycap 1, a fixing ring 2, a main body 3 and a self-locking switch component 4. The key is a combination structure of the keycap 1 and the self-locking switch component 4. A buckle is installed at the bottom of the keycap 1. The self-locking switch component 4 is installed in the main body 3. The self-locking switch component 4 includes a sliding part 5. The buckle is connected to the sliding part 5. The sliding part 5 moves perpendicular to the plane of the keycap 1. At least two groups of keycaps 1 are arranged in the fixing ring 2. The fixing ring 2 is installed on one side of the opening of the main body 3. Side walls 6 are circumferentially arranged on the upper surface of the keycap 1. Indicating coatings are coated on two groups of side walls 6 of adjacent keycaps 1. The indicating coatings are different in color from the keycaps 1. The keycaps 1 correspond to the self-locking switch components 4 one by one. A PCB board 7 is installed in the main body 3. The PCB board 7 is electrically connected to the automobile controller. After the sliding part 5 contacts the PCB board 7, a signal is sent to the controller.

[0022] When one group of keycaps 1 is pressed, the keycaps 1 move toward the PCB board 7, the contact on the lower side of the sliding part 5 contacts the PCB board 7, and the PCB board 7 sends a signal to the controller. The keycap 1 represents that the function is turned on. At the same time, the side walls 6 of the keycaps 1 on both sides of the keycaps 1 that are not pressed will be exposed. At this time, the keycaps 1 will be locked by the self-locking switch component 4, and the color of the indicator coating on the side wall 6 will be observed by the driver or passenger, thereby reminding the driver or passenger that this key function has been turned on.

[0023] When the keycap 1 is pressed for the second time, the self-locking switch component 4 will send the keycap 1 out, the keycap 1 rises, the contact on the lower side of the sliding part 5 contacts the PCB board 7 again, and the PCB board 7 sends a closing signal to the controller. The keycap 1 represents that the function is turned off. At this time, since the height of the keycap 1 in all positions is flush, the driver or passenger cannot observe the indicating coating on the side wall 6, which also means that the function of the key is not turned on. Since the indicating coating will not disappear, factors such as moisture will not affect the indicating coating, so the indicating coating has high reliability. The driver or passenger can confirm whether the corresponding key is turned on at any time, and it is less likely to be damaged than the indicator light.

[0024] It should be noted that the self-locking switch component 4 used in the present invention is an existing structure, and its structural principle has been disclosed, such as the self-locking switch described in patent CN106356231B, which will not be repeated here.

[0025] The indicator coating of the present invention is orange. It should be noted that orange is more eye-catching. Other more eye-catching colors can also be used as a substitute as long as they are different from the color of the key cap 1.

[0026] A snap-fit ​​groove is formed on the upper side of the sliding portion 5, and the snap-fit ​​is snap-fitted into the snap-fit ​​groove. The snap-fit ​​groove and the snap-fit ​​are detachably connected. The key cap 1 of the utility model and the internal self-locking switch component 4 are quick-release structures, which is convenient for later maintenance and replacement.

[0027] Four groups of keycaps 1 are installed in the fixing ring 2, and function samples are engraved on the keycaps 1. The function samples include opening the trunk, switching the electric door, resetting the seat and unlocking the fuel filler cap. The adjacent positions of the four groups of keycaps 1 are coated with indicator coatings. The buttons are associated with the car functions through the PCB board 7 to provide convenience for the driver.

[0028] An annular groove 21 is formed on the lower side of the fixing ring 2, and a protrusion 31 is formed on the main body 3. The protrusion 31 is snapped into the annular groove 21. The annular groove 21 can be fixed to the main body 3 through the protrusion 31, which is also convenient for disassembly during later maintenance, thereby reducing the difficulty of later maintenance of the switch assembly.

[0029] The two ends of the fixing ring 2 of the utility model are formed with fixing blocks, the fixing blocks are in contact with the key cap 1, the fixing blocks are flush with the key cap 1, and the side of the fixing blocks in contact with the key cap 1 is coated with an indicating coating.

[0030] When the button farthest from the main driver is pressed, there is no button on the far side of the pressed button, so the driver cannot observe the indicator coating after the button is pressed. In order to solve the above problem, an indicator coating is applied on the position where the fixing ring 2 and the button are in contact, so that after the edge of the button is pressed, the driver can observe the indicator coating and can determine that the button has been pressed and the function represented by the button has been turned on. Fixed blocks are provided on both sides of the fixing ring 2, and the plane where the fixed blocks abut the button is coated with an indicator coating. In this way, the driver or the passenger on the co-pilot seat can observe the indicator coating as a prompt after the far-end button is pressed.

[0031] The switch assembly of the utility model is installed in a car. The switch assembly is installed on the center console of the car. The switch assembly is generally arranged at a position where the driver can touch all the buttons.

[0032] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to list all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A switch assembly, characterized in that: The invention comprises a key cap (1), a fixing ring (2), a main body (3) and a self-locking switch component (4), wherein a buckle is installed at the bottom of the key cap (1), the self-locking switch component (4) is installed in the main body (3), the self-locking switch component (4) comprises a sliding part (5), the buckle is connected to the sliding part (5), the sliding part (5) moves perpendicular to the plane of the key cap (1), at least two groups of key caps (1) are arranged in the fixing ring (2), the fixing ring (2) is installed on one side of the opening of the main body (3), the upper surface of the key cap (1) is circumferentially provided with a side wall (6), adjacent key caps ( The two groups of side walls (6) of the key cap (1) are coated with an indication coating, the indication coating and the key cap (1) are of different colors, the key cap (1) corresponds to the self-locking switch component (4) one by one, the PCB board (7) is electrically connected to the automobile controller, and the sliding part (5) sends a signal to the controller after contacting the PCB board (7); when one group of the key caps (1) is pressed, the key caps (1) move toward the PCB board (7), and the key cap (1) represents that the function is turned on; when the key cap (1) is pressed for the second time, the key cap (1) rises, and the key cap (1) represents that the function is turned off.

2. The switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The indicator coating is orange.

3. The switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that A snap-fit ​​groove is formed on the upper side of the sliding portion (5), the snap-fit ​​is snap-fitted into the snap-fit ​​groove, and the snap-fit ​​groove and the snap-fit ​​are detachably connected.

4. The switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that Four groups of keycaps (1) are installed in the fixing ring (2), and the keycaps (1) are engraved with functional samples, and the functional samples include opening the luggage compartment, switching the electric door, resetting the seat, and unlocking the fuel filler cap.

5. The switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular groove (21) is formed on the lower side of the fixing ring (2), and a protrusion (31) is formed on the main body (3), wherein the protrusion (31) is clamped in the annular groove (21).

6. The switch assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: Fixed blocks are formed at both ends of the fixing ring (2), the fixed blocks are in contact with the key cap (1), the fixed blocks are flush with the key cap (1), and the side of the fixed blocks in contact with the key cap (1) is coated with an indicating coating.

7. A car, characterized in that: The invention comprises the switch assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the switch assembly is installed on the center console of the automobile.

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