Multifunctional switch device

By designing a multi-function switch device that integrates knob and button functions, the complex and cost-effective control interface of existing home appliances is solved, and beautiful, practical and economical effects are achieved.

CN222653907UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21YANGZHOU SHUNWEI ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421917384.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-08
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Multiple knobs or buttons on the control interface of existing home appliances affect the beauty, increasing production costs, and at the same time, the cost of using the encoder and control board is higher.

Method used

A multi-function switch device is designed to integrate the knob function and button function into one, and the rotating shaft is controlled through the knob and the rotary link. The base of the button is embedded in the card slot of the knob, and the lead wires pass through the knob to connect the power supply and load, avoiding the use of the encoder and control board.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a safe, practical, beautiful, convenient and economical multi-function switch device, which can control two loads separately, reducing production costs and aesthetic problems.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a multifunctional switch device, which comprises a switch shell, a rotating shaft control device and a button control device, the device is characterized by also comprising a knob, a button and a rotary connecting rod, the switch shell is provided with a knob mounting hole, the knob is inserted into the knob mounting hole to enable the knob and the switch shell to be connected together, and the knob can rotate on the switch shell; one end of the rotary connecting rod is connected with the knob, the other end of the rotary connecting rod is connected with the rotating shaft control device, and the knob is rotated to drive the rotary connecting rod to rotate so as to control the rotating shaft control device; a clamping groove is formed in the front end of the knob, a base of the button is embedded in the clamping groove in the front end of the knob, and a lead of the button penetrates out of the knob to be connected with a power source and a load. According to the utility model, the function of the knob and the function of the button are integrated, and the button has great market application and popularization value.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a multifunctional switch device, belonging to the technical field of switch design. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, household appliances are becoming more and more popular, and every household appliance without remote control cannot be separated from the control of knobs or buttons. Usually, each load on the product needs to be controlled separately. When there are more loads to be controlled on the product, there are more knobs or buttons on the control interface, which affects the appearance and increases the production cost. There are also some encoders with rotation, buttons and displays. Although they solve the aesthetic problem, they have high production costs. At the same time, they also need to be equipped with a control panel, which makes the cost even higher. In view of the above problems, a switch device is urgently needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned background technology. The knob function and the button function are integrated into one device to realize the function of controlling two loads respectively. An encoder and a control board are not required, thereby achieving the purpose of safety, practicality, beauty, convenience and economy, thereby providing a multifunctional switch device.

[0004] In order to achieve the above utility model purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0005] A multifunctional switch device, comprising a switch housing, a shaft control device, and a button control device; the characteristics thereof are: a knob, a button, and a rotating connecting rod are also provided;

[0006] The switch housing is provided with a knob mounting hole, the knob is inserted into the knob mounting hole so that the knob and the switch housing are connected together, and the knob can rotate on the switch housing;

[0007] One end of the rotating connecting rod is connected to the knob, and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft control device. Rotating the knob drives the rotating connecting rod to rotate, thereby realizing the control of the rotating shaft control device.

[0008] The front end of the knob is provided with a slot, the base of the button is embedded in the front end slot of the knob, and the lead wire of the button passes through the knob to connect the power supply and the load.

[0009] The way in which one end of the rotating connecting rod is connected and fixed to the knob is:

[0010] Fix one end of the rotating link to the knob with a hollow fixing rod;

[0011] or,

[0012] One end of the rotating connecting rod is integrally formed and fixed with the knob;

[0013] or,

[0014] One end of the rotating connecting rod is plug-connected with the knob.

[0015] The portion of the knob that is inserted into and extends out of the knob mounting hole is provided with a limiting card body, and under the blocking effect of the limiting card body, the knob cannot be drawn out of the knob mounting hole.

[0016] The button is provided with a button shell, which is fixed in the card slot of the knob. A lock buckle is provided on the outer periphery of the button shell, which interacts with the buckle groove in the card slot on the knob to connect the button shell with the knob; a button translucent decorative bulge film is pasted on the button shell, and the button translucent decorative bulge film covers the outer opening of the button shell.

[0017] The surface of the button light-transmitting decorative bulge membrane is provided with a partially light-transmitting identification pattern to realize power-on working display, and the button shell and the button light-transmitting decorative bulge membrane are integrated into one.

[0018] The surface shape of the knob housing can be changed according to the requirements of the middle button.

[0019] A first limit body is provided on the switch housing next to the knob mounting hole, and a second limit body is provided on the knob. When the knob is rotated until the second limit body on the knob contacts the first limit body, the knob cannot continue to rotate. Under the action of the first limit body and the second limit body, the knob can realize reciprocating rotation within a set angle less than 360 degrees.

[0020] The card slot is arranged in the middle of the front end of the knob, and the lead wire of the luminous touch button passes through the middle cavity of the knob to connect with the power supply and the load.

[0021] The button is a light-emitting touch button.

[0022] The utility model has a reasonable and simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and is convenient to use. Through the utility model, the knob is inserted into the knob installation hole to connect the knob and the switch housing together, and the knob can be rotated on the switch housing. The rotating knob drives the rotating connecting rod to rotate, and then the shaft control device is controlled. The base of the button is embedded in the front end card slot of the knob, and the lead of the button passes through the knob to connect the power supply and the load. Therefore, the corresponding components can be controlled by the knob and the button respectively.

[0023] In the utility model, a first limiter is provided on the switch housing next to the knob mounting hole, and a second limiter is provided on the knob. When the knob is rotated until the second limiter on the knob contacts the first limiter, the knob cannot be rotated further, so that the knob can be reciprocated within a set angle less than 360 degrees under the action of the first limiter and the second limiter. Through the two limit points of the second limiter and the first limiter, the knob can be reciprocated within a set angle less than 360 degrees under the action of the limit points.

[0024] In the utility model, there are three ways to connect and fix one end of the rotating connecting rod with the knob: one end of the rotating connecting rod is fixed to the knob through a hollow fixing rod; one end of the rotating connecting rod is fixed to the knob in an integral molding;

[0025] One end of the rotating connecting rod is plug-connected with the knob. Any fixing method can be selected according to actual needs.

[0026] In the utility model, a limiting card body is provided at the portion of the knob inserted into and extending out of the knob mounting hole. Under the blocking effect of the limiting card body, the knob cannot be withdrawn from the knob mounting hole, which is beneficial to improving safety and preventing the knob from falling off.

[0027] In addition, a button translucent decorative bulge film is pasted on the button shell, and the button translucent decorative bulge film covers the outer opening of the button shell. There is a partially translucent logo pattern on the surface of the button translucent decorative bulge film to realize the power-on working display.

[0028] The utility model provides a multifunctional switch device which integrates the functions of a knob and a button into one, and has great market application and promotion value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the knob mounting hole in the utility model;

[0032] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the knob in the utility model;

[0033] In the figure: 1 switch housing, 2 hollow fixing rod, 3 knob mounting hole, 4 knob, 5 button, 6 button housing, 7 button light-transmitting decorative bulge membrane, 8 shaft control device, 9 rotating connecting rod, 10 limit card body, 11 first limit body, 12 lead wire. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] A multifunctional switch device comprises a switch housing 1, a shaft control device 8, and a button control device; a hollow fixing rod 2, a knob 4, a button 5, and a rotating connecting rod 9 are also provided; a knob mounting hole 3 is provided on the switch housing 1, and the knob 4 is inserted into the knob mounting hole 3 so that the knob 4 and the switch housing 1 are connected together, and the knob 4 can rotate on the switch housing 1; one end of the rotating connecting rod 9 is connected to the knob 4, and the other end is connected to the shaft control device 8, and rotating the knob 4 drives the rotating connecting rod 9 to rotate, thereby realizing the control of the shaft control device 8; a card slot is provided at the front end of the knob 4, and the base of the button 5 is embedded in the front end card slot of the knob 4, and the lead 12 of the button 5 passes through the knob 4 to connect the power supply and the load.

[0037] The portion of the knob 4 inserted into and extending out of the knob mounting hole 3 is provided with a limiting card body 10 , and under the blocking effect of the limiting card body 10 , the knob 4 cannot be pulled out of the knob mounting hole 3 .

[0038] The button 5 is provided with a button housing 6, which is fixed in the card slot of the knob 4. A lock buckle is provided on the outer periphery of the button housing 6, which interacts with the buckle groove in the card slot of the knob 4 to connect the button housing 6 with the knob 4; a button light-transmitting decorative bulge membrane 7 is pasted on the button housing 6, and the button light-transmitting decorative bulge membrane 7 covers the outer opening of the button housing 6. There is a partially light-transmitting logo pattern on the surface of the button light-transmitting decorative bulge membrane 7 to realize the power-on working display, and the button housing 6 and the button light-transmitting decorative bulge membrane 7 are integrated. The surface shape of the knob 4 shell can be changed according to the needs of the middle button.

[0039] A first limit body 11 is provided on the switch housing 1 next to the knob mounting hole 3, and a second limit body is provided on the knob 4. When the knob 4 is rotated until the second limit body on the knob 4 contacts the first limit body 11, the knob 4 cannot continue to rotate. Under the action of the first limit body 11 and the second limit body, the knob 4 can realize reciprocating rotation within a set angle less than 360 degrees.

[0040] The card slot is arranged in the middle of the front end of the knob 4, and the lead wire of the light-emitting light-touch button 5 passes through the middle cavity of the knob 4 to connect the power supply and the load. The button 5 is a light-emitting light-touch button.

[0041] One end of the rotating connecting rod 9 is connected and fixed to the knob 4 in the following manner: one end of the hollow fixing rod 2 is fixed to one end of the rotating connecting rod 9 , and the other end is fixed to the knob 4 . Example 2

[0042] Compared with the first embodiment, the other structures are the same, and the connection and fixing method of one end of the rotating connecting rod 9 and the knob 4 is changed. The connection and fixing method of one end of the rotating connecting rod 9 and the knob 4 is: one end of the rotating connecting rod 9 and the knob 4 are integrally formed and fixed; Example 3

[0043] Compared with embodiments 1 and 2, other structures are the same, and the connection and fixing method of one end of the rotating connecting rod 9 and the knob 4 has been changed. The connection and fixing method of one end of the rotating connecting rod 9 and the knob 4 is: one end of the rotating connecting rod 9 is plug-connected with the knob 4.

Claims

1. A multifunctional switch device, comprising a switch housing (1), a shaft control device (8), and a button control device; wherein: A knob (4), a button (5), and a rotating connecting rod (9) are also provided. The switch housing (1) is provided with a knob mounting hole (3), the knob (4) is inserted into the knob mounting hole (3) so that the knob (4) and the switch housing (1) are connected together, and the knob (4) can rotate on the switch housing (1); One end of the rotating connecting rod (9) is connected to the knob (4), and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft control device (8); rotating the knob (4) drives the rotating connecting rod (9) to rotate, thereby realizing the control of the rotating shaft control device (8); The front end of the knob (4) is provided with a slot, the base of the button (5) is embedded in the front end slot of the knob (4), and the lead wire (12) of the button (5) passes through the knob (4) to connect to the power supply and the load.

2. A multifunctional switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manner in which one end of the rotating connecting rod (9) is connected and fixed to the knob (4) is as follows: Fix one end of the rotating connecting rod (9) to the knob (4) using a hollow fixing rod (2); or, One end of the rotating connecting rod (9) is integrally formed and fixed to the knob (4); or, One end of the rotating connecting rod (9) is plug-connected to the knob (4).

3. A multifunctional switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The portion of the knob (4) that is inserted into and extends out of the knob mounting hole (3) is provided with a limiting card body (10); under the blocking action of the limiting card body (10), the knob (4) cannot be withdrawn from the knob mounting hole (3).

4. A multifunctional switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button (5) is provided with a button housing (6), which is fixed in the slot of the knob (4); a lock buckle is provided on the outer periphery of the button housing (6), which interacts with a buckle groove in the slot of the knob (4) to connect the button housing (6) with the knob (4); a button light-transmitting decorative bulge membrane (7) is adhered to the button housing (6), and the button light-transmitting decorative bulge membrane (7) is coated on the outer side of the button housing (6).

5. A multifunctional switch device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The surface of the button light-transmitting decorative bulge membrane (7) has a partially light-transmitting identification pattern to realize power-on operation display, and the button housing (6) and the button light-transmitting decorative bulge membrane (7) are integrated into one.

6. A multifunctional switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface shape of the knob (4) housing can be changed according to the requirements of the middle button.

7. A multifunctional switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first limiter (11) is provided on the switch housing (1) next to the knob mounting hole (3), and a second limiter is provided on the knob (4). When the knob (4) is rotated until the second limiter on the knob (4) contacts the first limiter (11), the knob (4) cannot be rotated further. Under the action of the first limiter (11) and the second limiter, the knob (4) can reciprocate within a set angle of less than 360 degrees.

8. A multifunctional switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The card slot is arranged in the middle of the front end of the knob (4), and the lead wire of the luminous touch button (5) passes through the middle cavity of the knob (4) to connect to the power supply and the load.

9. A multifunctional switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button (5) is a light-emitting touch button.