Small-size assembly type automobile air conditioner control switch

Abstract

The utility model provides a small-size assembly type automobile air conditioner control switch, and relates to the field of control switch structures, the small-size assembly type automobile air conditioner control switch comprises a base, the base is provided with a mounting hole, and the base is provided with a sliding block slidably arranged in the mounting hole; the button is clamped and mounted at the top end of the sliding block; the decorating part is clamped and mounted at the top end of the sliding block and surrounds two adjacent side edges of the button, the decorating part comprises a forward area and a side area, the width of the forward area is larger than that of the side area, and the forward area is clamped and mounted at the top end of the sliding block; and the edge locking structure is arranged between the button and the decorating part and is used for locking and fixing the edge side area. According to the decorative part, the rod portion of the hook on the side area is embedded into the hanging groove in the button, the hook portion of the hook abuts against the inner wall side of the sliding block, then after the button is installed in place, the pressing teeth further press the hook, the hook can be firmly fixed between the button and the sliding block, and therefore the stability and firmness after the decorative part is assembled can be remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of control switch structures, and in particular to a small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch. Background Art

[0002] Traditional car air-conditioning switches or single buttons have no decorative parts and poor texture, which also affects the customer's experience. As consumers' requirements for car interiors continue to increase, it is imperative to upgrade the structure and appearance of car control switches.

[0003] However, although the switch is made of two-color injection molding, it has a simple structure and improved aesthetics, but the processing cost is high and the economy is poor; if decorative parts are assembled on the switch, the decorative parts basically surround the buttons, and the buttons move independently. Such a structure will cause the switch to be large in size and have a large amount of shaking, which also affects its usability; when the switch size is reduced, the decorative part will inevitably become narrow and difficult to fix stably, and it will also cause warping after long-term use. Therefore, it is necessary to design a control switch with a small size and firmly fixed decorative parts. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch to realize a high-quality control switch with a small volume and firmly fixed decorative parts.

[0005] The present application provides a small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch comprises a base, a mounting hole is provided on the base, and the base is provided with:

[0007] A slider, slidably disposed in the mounting hole;

[0008] A button, mounted on the top of the slider;

[0009] A decorative member, which is mounted on the top of the slider and surrounds two adjacent sides of the button, wherein the decorative member includes a front area and a side area, wherein the width of the front area is greater than the width of the side area, and the front area is mounted on the top of the slider; and

[0010] The edge locking structure is arranged between the button and the decorative element and is used to lock and fix the side area.

[0011] Furthermore, the locking structure includes a hook fixedly connected to the side area close to the button, and the side wall of the button is provided with a hanging groove for the hook rod to pass through; when the decorative component is installed on the side of the button, the hook rod passes through the hanging groove and the hook portion is pressed against the inner wall of the button.

[0012] Furthermore, the button is fixedly connected with a pressing tooth on the top wall of the hanging groove. When the button and the decorative piece are both snap-fitted and installed on the top of the sliding block, the pressing tooth presses against the hook.

[0013] Furthermore, the sliding block is provided with a boss corresponding to the hook.

[0014] Furthermore, at least one positioning column is fixedly connected to the side area of ​​the decorative element, and a positioning tube corresponding to the positioning column is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding block, and the positioning column is plug-fitted with the positioning tube.

[0015] Furthermore, a side of the side area where the positioning column is provided is provided with a sunken platform which fits in with the positioning tube.

[0016] Furthermore, the button is provided with first slots on two opposite inner side walls, and the slider is fixed with two first tenons which are buckled and adapted to the two first slots in a one-to-one correspondence with each other on two opposite side walls.

[0017] Furthermore, a plurality of cross ribs are fixedly connected to the positive area of ​​the decorative component, and a rib groove adapted to be plugged into the cross ribs is provided at the top of the sliding block.

[0018] Furthermore, a plurality of second tenons are fixedly connected to the positive area, and a plurality of second slots corresponding to and snap-fitting with the plurality of second tenons are arranged on the top of the sliding block.

[0019] Furthermore, a limit groove is provided on the outer wall of the slider along its sliding direction, and the base is fixedly connected to the wall of the mounting hole with a limit block slidably set in the limit groove, and the length of the limit groove is greater than the size of the limit block in this direction.

[0020] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0021] 1. When assembling the control switch of the present application, the decorative part is first assembled on the top of the slider. At this time, the hook on the side area abuts against the boss on the slider, which improves the stability of the hook; then the button is assembled, the rod of the hook is embedded in the hanging groove on the button, and the hook of the hook abuts against the inner wall of the slider. At this time, the button can horizontally limit the side area of ​​the decorative part, which can greatly reduce the shaking, warping and deformation of the decorative part; and when the button is installed in place, the pressing teeth further press the hook, which can firmly fix the hook between the button and the slider, thereby significantly improving the stability and firmness of the decorative part after assembly;

[0022] 2. When assembling decorative parts, the positioning column on the decorative part is inserted into the positioning cylinder on the slider, and the positioning cylinder is embedded in the sink, so that the side area of ​​the decorative part can be limited in all directions. Even if it is used for a long time or is in an alternating hot and cold environment for a long time, it will not warp due to material aging or thermal expansion and contraction, ensuring the long service life of the decorative part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or 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 some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the decorative strip and the button in the embodiment of the present application when viewed from above;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] 1. Base; 11. Mounting hole;

[0030] 2. Slider; 21. Boss; 22. Positioning cylinder;

[0031] 3. Button; 31. Hanging slot; 32. Pressing teeth;

[0032] 4. Decorative parts; 41. Front area; 42. Side area; 43. Hook; 44. Positioning column; 45. Sink;

[0033] 51. first card slot; 52. first card tenon;

[0034] 61. Cross tendons; 62. Tendon grooves;

[0035] 71. second latch tenon; 72. second latch slot;

[0036] 81. Limiting groove; 82. Limiting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The embodiment of the present application discloses a small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch, which includes a base 1, a mounting hole 11 is provided on the base 1, and the base 1 is provided with:

[0039] A slider 2 is slidably disposed in the mounting hole 11;

[0040] Button 3, snap-fitted and mounted on the top of the slider 2;

[0041] A decorative member 4 is mounted on the top of the slider 2 and surrounds two adjacent sides of the button 3. The decorative member 4 includes a positive area 41 and a side area 42. The positive area 41 is wider than the side area 42. The positive area 41 is mounted on the top of the slider 2; and

[0042] The locking structure is disposed between the button 3 and the decorative element 4 and is used to lock and fix the side area 42 .

[0043] In this way, when installing the button 3 on the base 1, the slider 2 can be installed in the installation hole 11 on the base 1 first, and then the decorative part 4 and the button 3 can be installed in sequence, wherein the positive area 41 with a larger area in the decorative part 4 can be provided with a corresponding structure to enable it to be snap-fitted and installed on the slider 2, while the side area 42 with a smaller area in the decorative part 4 cannot be provided with an independent technological structure, but with the help of the locking structure, the button 3 can be locked and fixed when assembled on the slider 2. Therefore, even if the present application sets up a compact button 3, decorative part 4, and slider 2 structure, it can also ensure the stable installation of the decorative part 4, and it is not easy to warp after long-term use.

[0044] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The above-mentioned locking structure includes a hook 43 fixed to the side of the side area 42 near the button 3, and a hanging groove 31 is provided on the side wall of the button 3 for the rod of the hook 43 to pass through; when the decorative element 4 is installed around the button 3, the rod of the hook 43 passes through the hanging groove 31 and the hook of the hook 43 is pressed against the inner wall of the button 3. The button 3 is fixed with a pressing tooth 32 on the top wall of the hanging groove 31. When the button 3 and the decorative element 4 are both clamped and installed on the top of the slider 2, the teeth of the pressing tooth 32 are pressed against the rod of the hook 43. The slider 2 is also provided with a boss 21 corresponding to the hook 43.

[0045] Thus, when assembling the control switch of the present application, the decorative member 4 is first assembled on the top of the slider 2. At this time, the hook 43 on the side area 42 abuts against the boss 21 on the slider 2, thereby improving the stability of the hook 43; then the button 3 is assembled, the rod of the hook 43 is embedded in the hanging groove 31 on the button 3, and the hook of the hook 43 is pressed against the inner wall of the slider 2. At this time, the button 3 can horizontally limit the side area 42 of the decorative member 4, which can greatly reduce the shaking, warping and deformation of the decorative member 4; and when the button 3 is installed in place, the pressing tooth 32 further presses the hook 43, so that the hook 43 can be firmly fixed between the button 3 and the slider 2, thereby significantly improving the stability and firmness of the decorative member 4 after assembly.

[0046] In addition, in order to further improve the overall stability of the side area 42 of the decorative element 4, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 At least one positioning column 44 is fixedly connected to the side area 42 of the decorative member 4. In the present embodiment, two positioning columns 44 are arranged along the length direction of the side area 42. A positioning tube 22 corresponding to the positioning column 44 is fixedly connected to the top of the slider 2. The positioning column 44 is plugged and matched with the positioning tube 22. A sink 45 which is fitted and matched with the positioning tube 22 is opened on one side of the side area 42 where the positioning column 44 is arranged.

[0047] In this way, when the decorative part 4 is assembled, the positioning column 44 on the decorative part 4 is inserted into the positioning cylinder 22 on the slider 2, and the positioning cylinder 22 is embedded in the sink 45, so that the side area 42 of the decorative part 4 can be limited in all directions. Even if it is used for a long time or is in an alternating hot and cold environment for a long time, it will not warp due to material aging or thermal expansion and contraction, thereby ensuring the long service life of the decorative part 4.

[0048] As for some specific settings, for example, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The two opposite inner side walls of the button 3 are provided with first slots 51, and the two opposite side walls of the slider 2 are fixed with two first tenons 52 which are buckled and adapted to the two first slots 51 in a one-to-one correspondence. When the button 3 is installed, the first tenons 52 are embedded in the first slots 51, and the button 3 can be firmly fixed on the slider 2.

[0049] A plurality of cross ribs 61 are fixedly connected to the positive area 41 of the decorative element 4, and a rib groove 62 is provided at the top of the slider 2 to be plugged and matched with the cross ribs 61; a plurality of second latches 71 are fixedly connected to the positive area 41, and a plurality of second latch grooves 72 are provided at the top of the slider 2 to be plugged and matched with the plurality of second latches 71. Through the plug-in adaptation of the cross ribs 61 and the rib grooves 62, the installation position of the positive area 41 of the decorative element 4 can be positioned, and the shaking amount after installation can be reduced; at the same time, through the cooperation of the plurality of second latches 71 and the second latch grooves 72, the convenient assembly of the positive area 41 of the decorative element 4 can be realized.

[0050] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 A limiting groove 81 is provided on the outer wall of the slider 2 along its sliding direction, and a limiting block 82 is fixedly connected to the wall of the mounting hole 11 of the base 1 and is slidably set in the limiting groove 81. The length of the limiting groove 81 is greater than the size of the limiting block 82 in this direction, so that the slider 2 installed on the base 1 will not fall off from the mounting hole 11 on its own; and a rib groove 62 structure is also provided between the outer wall of the slider 2 and the wall of the mounting hole 11, which can play a guiding role when the slider 2 slides, and can also reduce the amount of shaking when the slider 2 slides.

[0051] The implementation principle of a small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch in the embodiment of the present application is as follows:

[0052] When assembling the control switch of the present application, the decorative member 4 is first assembled on the top of the slider 2, so that the positioning column 44 on the decorative member 4 is inserted into the positioning cylinder 22 on the slider 2, and the positioning cylinder 22 is embedded in the sink 45, so that the side area 42 of the decorative member 4 can be omnidirectionally limited. At this time, the hook 43 on the side area 42 abuts against the boss 21 on the slider 2; then the button 3 is assembled, the rod of the hook 43 is embedded in the hanging groove 31 on the button 3, and the hook of the hook 43 is tightly against the inner wall of the slider 2, and the button 3 can be By horizontally limiting the side area 42 of the decorative part 4, the shaking, warping and deformation of the decorative part 4 can be greatly reduced; and when the button 3 is installed in place, the pressing tooth 32 further presses the hook 43, and the hook 43 can be firmly fixed between the button 3 and the slider 2, thereby significantly improving the stability and firmness of the decorative part 4 after assembly. Even if it is used for a long time or is in a hot and cold alternating environment for a long time, it will not warp due to material aging or thermal expansion and contraction, thereby ensuring the long service life of the decorative part 4.

[0053] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch, comprising a base, the base having a mounting hole, characterized in that: The base is provided with: A slider, slidably disposed in the mounting hole; A button, mounted on the top of the slider; A decorative piece, mounted on the top of the slider and surrounding two adjacent sides of the button, the decorative piece comprising a front area and a side area, the width of the front area is greater than the width of the side area, and the front area is mounted on the top of the slider; as well as The edge locking structure is arranged between the button and the decorative element and is used to lock and fix the side area.

2. A small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking structure includes a hook fixedly connected to the side area close to the button, and the side wall of the button is provided with a hanging groove for the hook rod to pass through; when the decorative component is installed on the side of the button, the hook rod passes through the hanging groove and the hook portion of the hook is pressed against the inner wall of the button.

3. A small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The button is fixedly connected with a pressing tooth on the top wall of the hanging groove. When the button and the decorative piece are both snap-fitted and installed on the top of the sliding block, the pressing tooth presses against the hook.

4. A small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding block is provided with a boss corresponding to the hook.

5. A small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: At least one positioning column is fixedly connected to the side area of ​​the decorative element, and a positioning tube corresponding to the positioning column is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding block, and the positioning column is plug-fitted with the positioning tube.

6. A small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side area is provided with a side on which the positioning column is provided with a sunken platform which is fitted and matched with the positioning tube.

7. A small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The button is provided with first slots on two opposite inner side walls, and the slider is fixed with two first tenons which are buckled and adapted to the two first slots in a one-to-one correspondence on two opposite side walls.

8. The small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch according to claim 7 is characterized in that: A plurality of cross ribs are fixedly connected to the positive area of ​​the decorative component, and a rib groove adapted to be plugged into and matched with the cross ribs is provided at the top of the sliding block.

9. A small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch according to claim 8, characterized in that: A plurality of second tenons are fixedly connected to the positive area, and a plurality of second slots corresponding to and snap-fitting with the plurality of second tenons are arranged on the top of the sliding block.

10. The small-volume assembled automobile air-conditioning control switch according to claim 9, characterized in that: The outer wall of the sliding block is provided with a limiting groove arranged along its sliding direction, and the base is fixedly connected to the wall of the mounting hole with a limiting block slidably arranged in the limiting groove, and the length of the limiting groove is greater than the size of the limiting block in this direction.

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