A multi-directional combination switch

Abstract

The utility model relates to a multi-directional combination switch, including a shell seat and a button. A circuit board is arranged in the shell seat. The circuit board has a light touch switch 1 located in the center and a plurality of light touch switches 2 distributed on its periphery. The center of the button is connected to the shell seat through a ball-and-socket joint structure. The ball-and-socket joint structure includes a core and a core seat for connecting the button and the shell seat. The core and the core seat are respectively provided with a ball head and a ball socket. The button can swing in multiple directions relative to the shell seat through the rotational cooperation of the ball head and the ball socket. The button is also provided with a pressure block for pressing the light touch switch 2 when swinging. The button is also slidably cooperated with the core. The core and the core seat are hollow inside and a push rod is slidably penetrated therein. The push rod can be driven by the button to slide down to press the light touch switch 1 in the center. When a biased swinging force is applied to the button, the button realizes relative multi-directional swinging with the shell seat through the ball-and-socket joint structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of switches, in particular to a multi-directional combined switch. Background Art

[0002] A switch is an electronic component that can open a circuit, interrupt current, or cause it to flow to other circuits. Among them, a five-way switch is a switch that is provided with five touch switches and can control the disconnection and connection of multiple units. It has a wide range of uses and is mainly used for multi-function control of motorcycles or electric vehicles. It can also be used for electronic products such as household appliances. For example, a five-way rocker switch proposed in CN117198794A includes: a housing (1); an insert assembly (6), which is arranged on the housing (1) and is used to connect an external circuit; a trigger member (2), which is rotatably connected to the housing (1) and is used to trigger the insert assembly (6); and a lever (3), which is slidably connected to the trigger member (2) and is used to drive the trigger member (2) or trigger the insert assembly (6). In the above structure, the trigger member and the lever need to be provided at the same time to trigger the action of the five spring sheets in the insert assembly. Its combined structure is relatively complex and cannot be swung arbitrarily. Utility Model Content

[0003] Purpose of the utility model: In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the utility model provides a multi-directional combination switch, which realizes the flexible operation of the multi-directional combination switch.

[0004] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows: a multi-directional combination switch, comprising a housing and a button, a circuit board is arranged in the housing, the circuit board has a light touch switch 1 located in the center and a plurality of light touch switches 2 distributed on the periphery thereof, the center of the button is connected to the housing through a ball-and-socket joint structure, the ball-and-socket joint structure comprises a core and a core seat for connecting the button and the housing, wherein a ball head and a ball socket are respectively arranged on the core and the core seat, the ball head and the ball socket are rotated to cooperate so that the button can swing in multiple directions relative to the housing, and the button is also provided with a pressing block for pressing the light touch switch 2 when swinging;

[0005] The button is also slidably matched with the core. The core and the core seat are hollow inside, and a push rod is slidably penetrated therein. The push rod can be driven by the button to slide down to press the touch switch in the center.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the utility model realizes flexible operation of the multi-directional combination switch. When the user applies a biased swing force to the button, the button realizes a relative multi-directional swing with the shell seat through the ball joint structure. At this time, the pressure block on the button will press and touch different touch switches 2, thereby realizing the switching of different functions; and when the user applies downward pressure to the button, the button will drive the push rod to slide downward together, and then the push rod will press and touch the center touch switch 1, realizing the triggering of another function.

[0007] This design not only improves the convenience of switch operation, but also enables the switch to integrate more functions, meeting the needs of modern electronic devices for diversified switch functions. At the same time, due to the use of a ball-and-socket joint structure, the button swings more flexibly and feels more comfortable, improving the user experience.

[0008] The utility model is further configured as follows: the core seat is arranged at the top of the shell seat, and has the ball socket at its upper end, the core has the ball head at the lower end, and has a plane at the upper end, a spring is arranged on the outer sleeve of the push rod, the upper end of the spring abuts against the button, and the lower end of the spring abuts against the plane of the core, and the spring drives the ball head at the lower end of the core to keep abutting against the ball socket at the upper end of the core seat.

[0009] With the above further arrangement, when the user operates the button, whether applying a biased swinging force or downward pressure, the spring will be involved and assist in completing the reset action. A flat surface is provided at the upper end of the core, which is convenient for cooperating with the spring to drive the core to rotate and reset to a balanced state. The elastic force feedback of the spring also provides the user with a more comfortable feel.

[0010] The utility model is further configured as follows: the button has a main shaft hole in the center, the core and the upper part of the push rod are inserted into the main shaft hole, and the core is relatively slidably arranged between the push rod and the peripheral wall of the main shaft hole, and the spring is arranged in the main shaft hole and is arranged between the top wall of the main shaft hole and the plane of the core.

[0011] By further adopting the above-mentioned arrangement, this design ensures that the core and the push rod can be stably matched with the button, and the arrangement of the push rod and the main shaft hole can prevent the core from shaking.

[0012] The utility model is further configured as follows: the second touch switch is provided with four and distributed around the first touch switch; the shell base is provided with a pair of lugs arranged opposite to each other; the bottom of the button is provided with at least a pair of movable buckles; the pair of movable buckles are inserted into the movable holes of the pair of lugs, and the movable buckles can rotate in the corresponding movable holes and move up and down.

[0013] With the above further configuration, this structure enables the button to be firmly connected to the housing, and the rotation and up and down movement design of the movable buckle in the movable hole increases the operational flexibility of the button. When the user presses the button, the movable buckle will move smoothly in the movable hole to ensure the smoothness and stability of the operation. In addition, the design of the touch switch 2 distributed around the touch switch 1 is not only beautiful, but also improves the functionality and user experience of the product. For example, the touch switch 2 can be used for different function settings or operation mode switching to meet the diverse needs of users.

[0014] The utility model is further configured as follows: two pairs of movable buckles are provided on the bottom of the button, and the two pairs of movable buckles are respectively arranged on the four sides of the button.

[0015] By further configuring as described above, any pair of movable buckles can be assembled with a pair of lugs, thereby increasing the convenience of assembly.

[0016] The utility model is further configured as follows: a protective cover is provided above the circuit board, the protective cover forms a protective head corresponding to each touch switch, and the protective head is exposed on the upper end surface of the shell seat, and the core seat is a spherical cover provided outside the central protective head.

[0017] With the above further configuration, the design of the protective cover not only protects the circuit board and the touch switch from interference and damage from the external environment, but also improves the overall aesthetics and durability of the product. The protective head is generally made of silicone, rubber, etc., which can prevent the touch switch from being damaged due to excessive force. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is an internal structure diagram of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a ball and socket joint of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of a housing seat of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a button structure diagram of a specific embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: shell base 1, lug 11, movable hole 111, button 2, pressure block 21, spindle hole 22, movable buckle 23, circuit board 3, touch switch 1 41, touch switch 2 42, core 51, ball head 511, plane 512, core seat 52, ball socket 521, push rod 6, spring 7, protective cover 8, protective head 81. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The technical scheme in this embodiment will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0026] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a multi-directional combination switch of the utility model comprises a housing 1 and a button 2, a circuit board 3 is arranged in the housing 1, the circuit board 3 has a light touch switch 1 41 located in the center and a plurality of light touch switches 2 42 distributed on the periphery thereof, the center of the button 2 is connected to the housing 1 through a ball-and-socket joint structure, the ball-and-socket joint structure comprises a core 51 and a core seat 52 for connecting the button 2 and the housing 1, the core seat 52 is fixed or integrally arranged on the housing, the core 51 is connected to the button, or the core seat 52 is fixed or integrally arranged on the button, the core 51 is connected to the housing, wherein the core 51 and the core seat 52 are connected to the housing. The seat 52 is provided with a ball head 511 and a ball socket 521, respectively. The ball head 511 and the ball socket 521 are rotated to make the button 2 swing in multiple directions relative to the shell seat 1. The button 2 is also provided with a pressing block 21 that presses the touch switch 2 42 when swinging. The pressing block 21 is fixed or integrally arranged with the button 2. The button 2 is also slidably matched with the core 51. The core 51 and the core seat 52 are hollow inside, and a push rod 6 is slidably penetrated therein. The push rod 6 can be driven by the button 2 to slide down to press the touch switch 1 41 in the center. The upper end of the push rod 6 is integrally connected to the button, or is separately arranged. The shell seat also includes a shell and a bottom plate connected by snaps.

[0027] Specifically, the core seat 52 is arranged on the top of the shell seat 1, and has the ball socket 521 at its upper end. The core 51 has the ball head 511 at its lower end and a plane 512 at its upper end. A spring 7 or other elastic member is arranged on the outer sleeve of the push rod 6. The upper end of the spring 7 abuts against the button 2, and the lower end of the spring 7 abuts against the plane 512 of the core 51. The spring 7 drives the ball head 511 at the lower end of the core 51 to keep abutting against the ball socket 521 at the upper end of the core seat 52. The button 2 has a spindle hole 22 at its center. The core 51 and the upper part of the push rod 6 are both inserted into the spindle hole 22, and the core 51 is relatively slidably arranged between the push rod 6 and the peripheral wall of the spindle hole 22. The spring 7 is arranged in the spindle hole 22 and abuts between the top wall of the spindle hole 22 and the plane of the core 51.

[0028] Specifically, the second touch switch 42 is provided with four and distributed around the first touch switch 41 (i.e., front, back, left, and right). The shell base 1 has a pair of lugs 11 arranged opposite to each other, and the bottom of the button 2 has at least one pair of movable buckles 23, which are integrally connected to the button. The pair of movable buckles 23 are inserted into the movable holes 111 of the pair of lugs 11, and the movable buckles 23 can rotate in the corresponding movable holes 111 and move up and down. The relative contact surface between the upper end of the movable buckle 23 and the lug 11 can be an arc surface, so that the rotation between the movable buckle and the lug is smoother. The lug can also prevent the movable buckle from escaping upward and avoid the button from separating from the shell base. There are two pairs of movable buckles 23 on the bottom of the button 2, and the two pairs of movable buckles 23 are arranged around the button 2. A protective cover 8 is provided above the circuit board 3, and the protective cover 8 forms a protective head 81 corresponding to each touch switch, and the protective head 81 is exposed on the upper end surface of the shell base 1, and the core base 52 is a spherical cover arranged outside the protective head in the center. The upper end surface of the housing base 1 is provided with a through hole for exposing the protective head 81 .

[0029] The specific working principle of this utility model:

[0030] If the user wishes to operate the switch in multiple directions to switch different functions, a biased swinging force can be applied to the button 2, such as front, back, left, and right. This swinging force will be transmitted to the core 51 through the button 2, and the ball head 511 at the lower end of the core 51 will flexibly rotate in the ball socket 521 at the upper end of the core seat 52, thereby realizing the multi-directional swinging of the button 2 relative to the shell seat 1. During the swinging process, the pressing block 21 on the button 2 will accurately press the different touch switches 2 42 distributed on the circuit board 3, and each touch switch 2 42 corresponds to a specific function or operation mode. Therefore, by swinging the button 2 and selectively pressing different touch switches 2 42, the user can easily switch the different functions of the switch. When the external force disappears, the obliquely compressed spring 7 will use its oblique elastic reset force to push the core 51, so that the core and the button can be quickly rotated and straightened to the initial state, ready for the next operation.

[0031] On the other hand, if the user wishes to press the switch to trigger another function, a downward pressure is applied to the button 2. This pressure is transmitted to the push rod 6 through the button 2 and drives it to slide downward together. As the push rod 6 slides down, it will accurately press the touch switch 1 41 located in the center of the circuit board 3. After the touch switch 1 41 is triggered, a specific signal will be sent to the main control board of the electronic device, thereby activating another preset function or operation mode. When the external force disappears, the vertically compressed spring 7 will use its vertical elastic reset force to reset the button 2 upward, ready for the next operation.

[0032] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, all directional indications (such as up, down, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0033] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "several" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "couple", "connect", and "fix" 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.

Claims

1. A multi-directional combination switch, comprising a housing (1) and a button (2), wherein a circuit board (3) is arranged in the housing (1), wherein the circuit board (3) has a first tact switch (41) located in the center and a plurality of second tact switches (42) distributed on the periphery thereof, wherein: The center of the button (2) is connected to the housing (1) via a ball-and-socket joint structure, wherein the ball-and-socket joint structure comprises a core (51) and a core seat (52) for connecting the button (2) and the housing (1), wherein the core (51) and the core seat (52) are respectively provided with a ball head (511) and a ball socket (521), and the button (2) can swing in multiple directions relative to the housing (1) by the rotational cooperation of the ball head (511) and the ball socket (521), and the button (2) is also provided with a pressing block (21) for pressing the second touch switch (42) when swinging; The button (2) is also slidably matched with the core (51); the core (51) and the core seat (52) are hollow inside, and a push rod (6) is slidably inserted therein; the push rod (6) can be driven by the button (2) to slide downward to press the touch switch 1 (41).

2. The multi-directional combination switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The core seat (52) is arranged on the top of the shell seat (1) and has the ball socket (521) at its upper end; the core (51) has the ball head (511) at its lower end and has a plane (512) at its upper end; a spring (7) is arranged on the outer sleeve of the push rod (6); the upper end of the spring (7) abuts against the button (2) and the lower end of the spring (7) abuts against the plane (512) of the core (51); the spring (7) drives the ball head (511) at the lower end of the core (51) and the ball socket (521) at the upper end of the core seat (52) to maintain abutment with each other.

3. The multi-directional combination switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The button (2) has a main shaft hole (22) at its center, the core (51) and the upper part of the push rod (6) are both inserted into the main shaft hole (22), and the core (51) is relatively slidably arranged between the push rod (6) and the peripheral wall of the main shaft hole (22), and the spring (7) is arranged in the main shaft hole (22) and is disposed between the top wall of the main shaft hole (22) and the plane of the core (51).

4. The multi-directional combination switch according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The second touch switch (42) is provided with four and distributed around the first touch switch (41); the housing (1) has a pair of lugs (11) arranged opposite to each other; the bottom of the button (2) has at least one pair of movable buckles (23); the pair of movable buckles (23) are inserted into movable holes (111) of the pair of lugs (11); and the movable buckles (23) can rotate in the corresponding movable holes (111) and move up and down.

5. The multi-directional combination switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two pairs of movable buckles (23) are provided on the bottom of the button (2), and the two pairs of movable buckles (23) are arranged on the four sides of the button (2).

6. The multi-directional combination switch according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: A protective cover (8) is provided above the circuit board (3), the protective cover (8) forming a protective head (81) corresponding to each touch switch, and the protective head (81) is exposed on the upper end surface of the shell seat (1), and the core seat (52) is a spherical cover provided outside the central protective head.

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