Steering wheel switch of large-surface cover type rocker

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts, in particular to a steering wheel switch of a large-surface cover type rocker, which comprises a base and a shell mounted on the base, a circuit board is mounted between the base and the shell and connected with at least two trigger assemblies, a large-surface cover is movably matched with one side, far away from the base, of the shell, and the large-surface cover is connected with the trigger assemblies. The two triggering assemblies penetrate through the shell and extend to the position between the shell and the large face cover, the positions, corresponding to the two triggering assemblies, of the large face cover are a first operation area and a second operation area respectively, the device further comprises at least one elastic return piece, one end of the elastic return piece abuts against the large face cover, and the other end of the elastic return piece abuts against the shell. When the first operation area is pressed to trigger the corresponding triggering assembly, the second operation area tilts through the elastic return piece, the integrated large-face cover is reserved, the operation hand feeling of a mechanical key is achieved, the integrated grade feeling is reserved, and the product cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, in particular to a steering wheel switch with a large cover type rocker. Background Art

[0002] Regardless of the type of car, various operating switch buttons are installed on its steering wheel. Using the car steering wheel remote control switch assembly, the driver can conveniently and safely operate peripheral equipment while holding the steering wheel with both hands. It can not only prevent the driver's attention from being distracted by operating peripheral equipment, but also the device can be operated by simply pressing the switch button while holding the steering wheel.

[0003] At present, the electronic technology of new energy vehicles is developing rapidly. The existing car steering wheel switches have cancelled the multi-button type and made one-piece buttons to reduce seams and enhance the simplicity and integration of car interiors. After integration, most of them use touch and other methods, which invisibly increases the product cost. There are fewer mechanical buttons on the large cover after integration. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies of the prior art and to provide a steering wheel switch with a large cover type rocker. The utility model retains the integrated large cover and has the operating feel of a mechanical button, which not only retains the integrated sense of grade but also saves product cost.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: a steering wheel switch with a large-cover type rocker, comprising a base and a shell installed on the base, a circuit board installed between the base and the shell, the circuit board electrically connected to at least two trigger components, a large cover movably cooperates with a side of the shell away from the base, the two trigger components penetrate the shell and extend between the shell and the large cover, the positions of the large cover corresponding to the two trigger components are respectively a first operating area and a second operating area, and also includes at least one elastic return member, one end of the elastic return member abuts against the large cover and the other end abuts against the shell, when the first operating area is pressed to trigger the corresponding trigger component to work, the second operating area is tilted up by the elastic return member.

[0006] The elastic return member is a return rubber, the housing is provided with a mounting groove for installing the return rubber, the large cover is provided with a fulcrum at the opening position of the mounting groove, one end of the return rubber is clamped with the mounting groove and the other end is abutted with the fulcrum.

[0007] The trigger assembly comprises a push rod and a micro switch mounted on a circuit board; the shell is provided with a through hole for the push rod to pass through; and the large cover is convex with a frame that abuts against the push rod.

[0008] The outer wall of the push rod is protruded with an anti-rotation protrusion, and the inner wall of the through hole is recessed with an anti-rotation groove for the anti-rotation protrusion to extend into.

[0009] The large face cover is connected to the shell through a buckle assembly, which includes a buckle groove arranged on the shell and a buckle hook arranged on the large face cover. The edge of the shell is raised with a ring groove, and the large face cover is sleeved and matched with the ring groove.

[0010] The large cover protrudes with at least one guide plate, and the shell is provided with a guide groove matched with the guide plate.

[0011] A notch is provided at the edge of the large cover, and a stopper extending into the notch is provided on the outer shell protrusion.

[0012] A roller assembly is installed between the shell and the large cover. The large cover is provided with an installation opening for the roller assembly to extend to the outside. The roller assembly is connected to the circuit board through three trigger components.

[0013] Also included is a waterproof cover, which buckles the circuit board onto the base.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model retains an integrated large face cover and has the operating feel of a mechanical button. The large face cover is connected to the outer shell by an active connection method of a seesaw. When the first operating area of ​​the large face cover is pressed, the second operating area is tilted by an elastic return part, and only the trigger component corresponding to the first operating area is triggered, and the trigger component corresponding to the second operating area is not triggered. The trigger component is a mechanical button, which realizes the function of the large face cover to independently control multiple mechanical buttons, which not only retains the integrated sense of grade but also saves product costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, without paying creative labor, other drawings obtained based on these drawings still belong to the scope of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a steering wheel switch with a large cover type rocker according to the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is an explosion diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the large face cover in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4This is a structural schematic diagram of the large face cover in the utility model from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model without the large cover;

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure at point A in the middle;

[0022] In the figure, 1-base, 2-housing, 3-circuit board, 4-trigger assembly, 5-large cover, 6-first operating area, 7-second operating area, 8-elastic return member, 9-mounting groove, 10-fulcrum, 11-top rod, 12-micro switch, 13-through hole, 14-frame, 15-anti-rotation protrusion, 16-anti-rotation groove, 17-buckle groove, 18-buckle hook, 19-ring groove, 20-guide plate, 21-guide groove, 22-notch, 23-block, 24-roller assembly, 25-mounting port, 26-waterproof cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the utility model clearer, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] It should be noted that all expressions using "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present invention are for distinguishing two non-identical entities with the same name or non-identical parameters. It can be seen that "first" and "second" are only for the convenience of expression and should not be understood as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention. The subsequent embodiments will not explain this one by one.

[0025] The directions and positions mentioned in the present invention, such as "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", "top", "bottom", "side", etc., are only for reference to the directions or positions of the drawings. Therefore, the directions and positions used are used to explain and understand the present invention, but not to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, an embodiment of the utility model is a steering wheel switch with a large-cover rocker, comprising a base 1 and a shell 2 mounted on the base 1, a circuit board 3 is installed between the base 1 and the shell 2, the circuit board 3 is electrically connected to at least two trigger components 4, a large cover 5 is movably matched on the side of the shell 2 away from the base 1, the two trigger components 4 penetrate the shell 2 and extend between the shell 2 and the large cover 5, the positions of the large cover 5 corresponding to the two trigger components 4 are respectively a first operating area 6 and a second operating area 7, and also includes at least one elastic return member 8, one end of the elastic return member 8 is against the large cover 5 and the other end is against the shell 2, when the first operating area 6 is pressed to trigger the corresponding trigger component 4 to work, the second operating area 7 is tilted by the elastic return member 8.

[0027] The beneficial effects of such a configuration are as follows: the utility model retains an integrated large face cover and has the operating feel of a mechanical button; the large face cover is connected to the outer shell by an active connection of a seesaw; when the first operating area of ​​the large face cover is pressed, the second operating area is tilted by an elastic return member, and only the trigger component corresponding to the first operating area is triggered, while the trigger component corresponding to the second operating area is not triggered; the trigger component is a mechanically triggered button, which realizes the function of the large face cover being able to independently control multiple mechanical buttons, thereby retaining the integrated sense of grade and saving product costs.

[0028] It is further configured that the elastic return member 8 is a return rubber, the housing 2 is provided with a mounting groove 9 for installing the return rubber, the large cover 5 is provided with a fulcrum 10 at the opening position corresponding to the mounting groove 9, one end of the return rubber is clamped with the mounting groove 9 and the other end is abutted with the fulcrum 10.

[0029] The beneficial effects of this arrangement are as follows: the elastic return part uses return rubber with better rebound force, which improves the operating feel of the mechanical buttons and avoids triggering multiple trigger components at the same time when pressing the large face cover. The direction of the rebound force of the return rubber is controlled by cooperating with the installation slot and the fulcrum, so that the tilting angle and direction of the large face cover are stable, and the rebound effect of the return rubber is fully utilized.

[0030] It is further configured that the trigger assembly 4 includes a push rod 11 and a micro switch 12 installed on the circuit board 3, the housing 2 is provided with a through hole 13 for the push rod 11 to pass through, and the large cover 5 is protruded with a frame 14 that abuts against the push rod 11.

[0031] The beneficial effects of this arrangement are as follows: the trigger assembly consisting of the push rod and the micro switch has a more stable structure, and the frame of the large cover contacts the push rod. Only by gently pressing the large cover can the push rod be pushed to trigger the micro switch, shortening the key stroke and making the response faster.

[0032] It is further provided that an anti-rotation protrusion 15 is protruded from the outer wall of the push rod 11 , and an anti-rotation groove 16 is recessed on the inner wall of the through hole 13 for the anti-rotation protrusion 15 to extend into.

[0033] The beneficial effects of such a setting are as follows: the anti-rotation protrusion cooperates with the anti-rotation groove to prevent the push rod from slipping, the structure is more stable, and the trigger component can be effectively triggered when the large cover is pressed, thereby extending the service life.

[0034] It is further configured that the large face cover 5 is connected to the outer shell 2 via a snap assembly, and the snap assembly includes a snap groove 17 arranged on the outer shell 2 and a snap hook 18 arranged on the large face cover 5. The edge of the outer shell 2 is raised with a ring groove 19, and the large face cover 5 is sleeved and matched with the ring groove 19.

[0035] The beneficial effects of such a configuration are as follows: through the snap-fit ​​structure composed of the buckle hook and the buckle groove, the buckle hook and the buckle groove are separated when the large face cover is pressed, and the buckle hook and the buckle groove are snap-fitted again when it rebounds, so that it will not come off easily and will not affect the movement of the large face cover. The socket structure between the large face cover and the ring groove can prevent dust from entering the interior, thereby ensuring a firm connection between the large face cover and the outer shell.

[0036] It is further provided that the large cover 5 is protruded with at least one guide plate 20 , and the housing 2 is provided with a guide groove 21 matched with the guide plate 20 .

[0037] The beneficial effects of this arrangement are as follows: the guide plate and the guide groove cooperate to guide the movement of the large cover, thereby expanding the range of triggering the trigger component. The trigger component can be triggered without accurately pressing the area of ​​the large cover corresponding to the trigger component, which is more convenient to use.

[0038] It is further provided that a notch 22 is formed on the edge of the large cover 5 , and a stopper 23 is protruded from the shell 2 and extends into the notch 22 .

[0039] The beneficial effect of such a configuration is as follows: the stopper of the housing cooperates with the notch of the large cover to limit the large cover, thereby preventing the large cover from sliding horizontally and affecting the operation.

[0040] It is further configured that a roller assembly 24 is installed between the housing 2 and the large cover 5 , and the large cover 5 is provided with an installation opening 25 for the roller assembly 24 to extend to the outside, and the roller assembly 24 is connected to the circuit board 3 through three trigger components 4 .

[0041] The beneficial effects of this arrangement are as follows: the number of operable buttons is increased by means of a separately controlled roller assembly, without affecting the buttons on the large front cover, thereby accommodating the versatility of the steering wheel switch.

[0042] Further configuration includes a waterproof cover 26 , which buckles the circuit board 3 onto the base 1 .

[0043] The beneficial effects of such a configuration are as follows: the circuit board is protected by the waterproof cover to provide waterproof performance, and the circuit board is buckled between the waterproof cover and the base, and the structure is exquisite and stable.

[0044] The above disclosure is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and certainly cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present invention are still within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering wheel switch with a large cover rocker, comprising a base (1) and a housing (2) mounted on the base (1), characterized in that: A circuit board (3) is installed between the base (1) and the housing (2), and the circuit board (3) is electrically connected to at least two trigger components (4). A large cover (5) is movably matched with a side of the housing (2) away from the base (1). The two trigger components (4) penetrate the housing (2) and extend between the housing (2) and the large cover (5). The positions of the large cover (5) corresponding to the two trigger components (4) are respectively a first operating area (6) and a second operating area (7). The large cover (5) also includes at least one elastic return member (8), one end of the elastic return member (8) abuts against the large cover (5) and the other end abuts against the housing (2). When the first operating area (6) is pressed to trigger the corresponding trigger component (4) to work, the second operating area (7) is tilted up by the elastic return member (8).

2. A steering wheel switch with a large cover rocker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic return member (8) is a return rubber, the housing (2) is provided with a mounting groove (9) for mounting the return rubber, the large cover (5) is provided with a fulcrum (10) at an opening position corresponding to the mounting groove (9), one end of the return rubber is clamped with the mounting groove (9) and the other end is abutted with the fulcrum (10).

3. The steering wheel switch with a large cover rocker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trigger assembly (4) comprises a push rod (11) and a micro switch (12) mounted on a circuit board (3); the housing (2) is provided with a through hole (13) for the push rod (11) to pass through; and the large cover (5) is provided with a protruding frame (14) that abuts against the push rod (11).

4. A steering wheel switch with a large cover rocker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the push rod (11) is protruded with an anti-rotation protrusion (15), and the inner wall of the through hole (13) is recessed with an anti-rotation groove (16) for the anti-rotation protrusion (15) to extend into.

5. The steering wheel switch with a large cover rocker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The large face cover (5) is connected to the outer shell (2) via a buckle assembly, the buckle assembly comprising a buckle groove (17) arranged on the outer shell (2) and a buckle hook (18) arranged on the large face cover (5), an annular groove (19) is protruded on the edge of the outer shell (2), and the large face cover (5) is sleeved and matched with the annular groove (19).

6. A steering wheel switch with a large cover rocker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The large cover (5) is protruded with at least one guide plate (20), and the housing (2) is provided with a guide groove (21) matched with the guide plate (20).

7. The steering wheel switch with a large cover rocker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A notch (22) is provided on the edge of the large cover (5), and a stopper (23) is protruded from the outer shell (2) and extends into the notch (22).

8. The steering wheel switch with a large cover rocker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A roller assembly (24) is installed between the housing (2) and the large cover (5); the large cover (5) is provided with an installation opening (25) for the roller assembly (24) to extend to the outside; the roller assembly (24) is connected to the circuit board (3) via three trigger assemblies (4).

9. The steering wheel switch with a large cover rocker according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a waterproof cover (26), which buckles the circuit board (3) onto the base (1).

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