An integrated switch assembly and button outer door handle installation structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of switches and automobile handles, and in particular to an integrated switch assembly and a key-operated external door handle mounting structure. The integrated switch assembly includes a first shell, a circuit board, a second shell, a pin and a glue potting. The first shell includes a hard rubber shell and a soft rubber cover body integrally formed at the end of the hard rubber shell. The circuit board is installed in the hard rubber shell, and the circuit board is in close contact with the edge of the soft rubber cover body. In order to achieve close contact, the soft rubber cover body can be provided with a flange. A switch element is installed on the side of the circuit board facing the soft rubber cover body; the second shell is fixedly connected to the first shell, and the pin is fixed on the second shell. The first end of the pin is plugged into the circuit board. The pin can be a straight pin, or it can be bent and set so that the second end of the pin is bent with the first end; the glue potting is arranged on the side of the circuit board away from the soft rubber cover body. The integrated switch assembly of the utility model adopts a pin to replace the wiring harness welding process, which is simple to install, more environmentally friendly, and low in cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of switches and automobile handles, in particular to an integrated switch component and a key-operated outer door handle installation structure. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the connection between conventional PCB boards and terminals is all welding, that is, electrical connection is made after being fixed by soldering; but it has the following defects: solder has poor environmental resistance; it is easy to oxidize and has a short life limit; after long-term use, stress is released; the strength is very poor, and tin atoms and halogen elements are easy to react, resulting in atomic diffusion; a bridge is formed on the PCB board surface, resulting in short circuit failure; it is easy to cause environmental pollution (lead-containing and lead-free); welding is complicated for major factories; and the process control is not easy to control; the cost is high. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve various defects existing in the welding of circuit boards and terminals in the prior art, the utility model provides an integrated switch assembly using signal terminals instead of welding harnesses. In addition, the utility model also provides a key-operated outer door handle mounting structure using the integrated switch assembly.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0005] An integrated switch assembly, comprising:

[0006] A first shell, wherein the first shell comprises a hard rubber shell and a soft rubber cover, wherein the soft rubber cover is integrally formed at an end of the hard rubber shell;

[0007] A circuit board is installed in the hard plastic shell, and the circuit board is in close contact with the edge of the soft plastic cover, and a switch element is installed on the side of the circuit board facing the soft plastic cover;

[0008] A second shell, wherein the second shell is fixedly connected to the first shell;

[0009] A plug pin, wherein the plug pin is fixed on the second housing, and a first end of the plug pin is plugged into the circuit board;

[0010] Glue pouring, the glue pouring is arranged on a side of the circuit board away from the soft glue cover.

[0011] Furthermore, a fisheye terminal is provided at the first end of the pin, and the fisheye terminal is snap-connected with the socket of the circuit board.

[0012] Furthermore, the first shell and the second shell are snap-connected or plug-connected.

[0013] Furthermore, a glue injection port is provided at the upper end of the second housing, so that glue injection from the upper side is convenient for operation.

[0014] Furthermore, the glue pouring is higher than the joint between the first shell and the second shell, and the glue pouring can further enhance the connection strength between the first shell and the second shell, improve the strength of the overall structure, and prevent the first shell and the second shell from being separated.

[0015] Furthermore, the second end of the plug pin is bent with respect to the first end, so that the plugging direction of the second end of the plug pin and the installation direction of the second housing do not coincide with each other, thereby reducing the plugging space.

[0016] A key outer door handle mounting structure includes the integrated switch assembly as described above, and also includes a vehicle door sheet metal and a key handle. The vehicle door sheet metal has a groove. The key handle is installed in the groove and is clamped with the vehicle door sheet metal. The integrated switch assembly is fixed on the key handle. The key handle is provided with a key through hole at a position corresponding to the soft rubber cover.

[0017] Furthermore, a buffer layer is provided between the button handle and the door sheet metal, and a button cap is installed on the soft rubber cover.

[0018] Furthermore, the button handle is provided with a first buckle, the door sheet metal is provided with a first clamping hole, the button handle is provided with a positioning column, and the door sheet metal is provided with a positioning hole matching the positioning column.

[0019] Furthermore, the first shell or the second shell of the integrated switch assembly is provided with a second buckle, and the button handle is provided with a card slot or a second card hole.

[0020] Beneficial effects:

[0021] (1) The integrated switch assembly of the utility model adopts a pin to replace the traditional wiring harness welding process. The pin can be plugged into the circuit board. Once the first housing and the second housing are assembled, the plugging of the pin and the circuit board is completed. The installation process is simple, there is no welding process, it is more environmentally friendly, and the cost is low;

[0022] (2) The pin is plugged into the circuit board, with a reliable electrical contact surface and high strength;

[0023] (3) The button outer door handle installation structure of the utility model adopts a snap-on form to connect the button handle and the door sheet metal, which is simple to operate and has low production cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the integrated switch assembly;

[0026] Figure 2 is a top view of the integrated switch assembly;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view along AA;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Sectional view along BB;

[0029] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the first shell;

[0030] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the pin and the circuit board;

[0031] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the button outer door handle installation structure;

[0032] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the button outer door handle installation structure;

[0033] Fig. 9 It is a cross-sectional view of the installation structure of the button outer door handle;

[0034] Fig.10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the door sheet metal.

[0035] 10. Integrated switch assembly, 1. First shell, 11. Hard rubber shell, 12. Soft rubber cover, 2. Circuit board, 3. Switch element, 4. Second shell, 41. Glue filling port, 5. Pin, 51. Fisheye terminal, 6. Glue filling, 7. Second buckle, 20. Door sheet metal, 201. Groove, 202. First clamping hole, 203. Positioning hole, 30. Key handle, 301. Key through hole, 302. First clamping hole, 303. Positioning column, 304. Second clamping hole, 40. Buffer layer, 50. Button cap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative and is by no means a limitation on the utility model and its application or use. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0037] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0038] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​of the parts and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the utility model. At the same time, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship. The technology, method and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the technology, method and equipment should be considered as a part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once a certain item is defined in an accompanying drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0039] In the description of the present utility model, it needs to be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "lateral, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise specified, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model; the directional words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contours of each component itself.

[0040] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0041] In addition, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. If not otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 6 The utility model provides an integrated switch assembly, including a first shell 1, a circuit board 2, a second shell 4, a pin 5 and a glue potting 6. The first shell 1 includes a hard rubber shell 11 and a soft rubber cover 12. The soft rubber cover 12 is integrally formed at the end of the hard rubber shell 11. The circuit board 2 is installed in the hard rubber shell 11, and the circuit board 2 is in close contact with the edge of the soft rubber cover 12. In order to achieve close contact, the soft rubber cover 12 can be provided with a flange. A switch element 3 is installed on the side of the circuit board 2 facing the soft rubber cover 12. The switch element 3 can be selected but not limited to a micro switch, and other key switches can also be selected; the second shell 4 is fixedly connected to the first shell 1, and the pin 5 is fixed on the second shell 4. The first end of the pin 5 is plugged into the circuit board 2. The pin can be a straight pin, or it can be bent and set. The second end of the pin 5 is bent and set with the first end. Preferably, the first end and the second end are perpendicular to each other; the glue potting 6 is arranged on the side of the circuit board 2 away from the soft rubber cover 12.

[0043] The first end of the pin 5 is provided with a fisheye terminal 51, which is engaged with the socket of the circuit board 2. Due to its unique shape, the fisheye terminal 51 can be inserted into the socket of the circuit board 2 and then be engaged with the other end of the circuit board 2. It is simple to manufacture, and can be completed with only one set of stamping dies, without welding process, reducing costs, improving product quality, and being environmentally friendly. Compared with soldering, it has a longer life, a reliable electrical contact surface, and high strength.

[0044] The first shell 1 and the second shell 4 are snap-fitted or plug-fitted. In the present invention, the second shell 1 is inserted into the first shell 1. A glue injection port 41 is provided at the upper end of the second shell 4. The glue injection port 6 is higher than the joint between the first shell 1 and the second shell 4.

[0045] like Figures 7-10 The utility model also provides a button outer door handle installation structure, including the above-mentioned integrated switch assembly 10, and also including a vehicle door sheet metal 20 and a button handle 30. The vehicle door sheet metal 20 has a groove 201. The button handle 30 is installed in the groove 201 and is clamped with the vehicle door sheet metal 20. The integrated switch assembly 10 is fixed on the button handle 30. The button handle 30 is provided with a button through hole 301 at a position corresponding to the soft rubber cover body 12.

[0046] A buffer layer 40 is also provided between the key handle 30 and the door sheet metal 20. The buffer layer 40 may be selected from, but not limited to, foam. The buffer layer 40 may also be made of double-sided tape, which not only plays a buffering role but also allows the key handle 3 to be firmly bonded to the door sheet metal 20, thereby improving reliability. A button cap 50 is installed on the soft rubber cover 12.

[0047] The button handle 30 is provided with a first buckle 302, the door sheet metal 20 is provided with a first clamping hole 202, the button handle 30 is provided with a positioning column 303, and the door sheet metal 20 is provided with a positioning hole 203 matching the positioning column 303. The positioning column 303 can be a cross positioning column, one direction of the cross positioning column is along the X direction, and the other direction is along the Z direction, and the X direction and the Z direction are perpendicular to each other and parallel to the door sheet metal 30.

[0048] The fixing method between the integrated switch assembly 10 and the key handle 30 is optional but not limited to clamping. Specifically, the first housing 1 or the second housing 4 of the integrated switch assembly 10 is provided with a second buckle 7, and the key handle 30 is provided with a clamping groove or a second clamping hole 304. In order to increase the installation strength, the second buckle 7 is arranged around the first housing 1 or the second housing 4.

[0049] The above are only preferred specific implementation methods of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model, who makes equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical scheme and utility model concept of the utility model, should be covered by the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated switch assembly, characterized in that: include: A first shell (1), wherein the first shell (1) comprises a hard plastic shell (11) and a soft plastic cover (12), wherein the soft plastic cover (12) is integrally formed at the end of the hard plastic shell (11), A circuit board (2), wherein the circuit board (2) is installed in the hard plastic shell (11), and the circuit board (2) is in close contact with the edge of the soft plastic cover (12), and a switch element (3) is installed on the side of the circuit board (2) facing the soft plastic cover (12); A second shell (4), wherein the second shell (4) is fixedly connected to the first shell (1), A plug pin (5), wherein the plug pin (5) is fixed on the second housing (4), and a first end of the plug pin (5) is plugged into the circuit board (2); Glue potting (6), wherein the glue potting (6) is arranged on a side of the circuit board (2) away from the soft glue cover (12).

2. An integrated switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first end of the plug pin (5) is provided with a fisheye terminal (51), and the fisheye terminal (51) is snap-connected with the plug hole of the circuit board (2).

3. The integrated switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shell (1) and the second shell (4) are snap-connected or plug-connected.

4. The integrated switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the second shell (4) is provided with a glue injection port (41).

5. The integrated switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The glue potting (6) is higher than the joint between the first shell (1) and the second shell (4).

6. The integrated switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second end of the plug pin (5) is bent with respect to the first end.

7. A button outer door handle installation structure, characterized in that: It comprises an integrated switch assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, and also comprises a door sheet metal (20) and a key handle (30), the door sheet metal (20) having a groove (201), the key handle (30) being installed in the groove (201) and being snap-fitted with the door sheet metal (20), the integrated switch assembly (10) being fixed on the key handle (30), and the key handle (30) being provided with a key through hole (301) at a position corresponding to the soft rubber cover (12).

8. The button outer door handle installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: A buffer layer (40) is also provided between the button handle (30) and the door sheet metal (20), and a button cap (50) is installed on the soft rubber cover (12).

9. The button outer door handle installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The button handle (30) is provided with a first buckle (302), the door sheet metal (20) is provided with a first clamping hole (202), the button handle (30) is provided with a positioning column (303), and the door sheet metal (20) is provided with a positioning hole (203) matching the positioning column (303).

10. The button outer door handle installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first housing (1) or the second housing (4) of the integrated switch assembly (10) is provided with a second buckle (7), and the key handle (30) is provided with a card slot or a second card hole (304).

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