A paddle button structure, smart cover and smart toilet

Abstract

The utility model discloses a paddle button structure, a smart cover plate and a smart toilet. The paddle button structure includes a button sheet, a button frame, a base and a button plate connected in sequence from top to bottom. The front and rear sides of the button frame are provided with a touch rib frame and elastically deformable support ribs. The base is provided with a button hole and the position of the button hole corresponds to the touch rib frame. The button plate is provided with a button switch. The button frame rotates forward and backward around a rotating shaft to enable the touch rib frame to press the button switch. When the paddle button structure of the utility model is not in use and is in a static state, the support ribs on both sides of the button frame keep the button sheet in a horizontal state as a whole. At this time, the touch rib frame does not contact the button switch. When the user uses it, the button sheet can be pushed forward or backward to enable the touch rib frame to press the button switch, thereby triggering the corresponding function and realizing the functional control of the toilet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of buttons, and in particular to a paddle button structure, an intelligent cover plate and an intelligent toilet. Background Art

[0002] In a smart toilet, the core function of the button is to control the toilet, but most of the time, buttons of various shapes and appearances are designed to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the toilet. In order to cater to the special appearance structure, the design and assembly of the button module components are often more complicated. The paddle button is one of the button structures of the smart toilet. The currently commonly used paddle button structure adopts a design layout with multiple paddles arranged in the same way. Different paddles trigger different button switches on the keypad, that is, one paddle in the paddle button module only triggers one button point. Based on this, in order to meet the needs of controlling the toilet function, the commonly used paddle button module structure is mostly several paddles connected in series on a shaft, thus assembled on a module. Pressing the corresponding paddle can trigger the relevant function of the toilet, which belongs to the commonly used single-sided button layout principle. However, this single-sided button has only one paddle to trigger one function. For a multi-functional smart toilet, more paddles are required, which will take up a large space, resulting in an unsightly and impractical design. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems in the related art to a certain extent. To this end, the utility model proposes a paddle key structure.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0005] The utility model also provides an intelligent cover plate with the paddle button structure.

[0006] The utility model also provides an intelligent toilet with the paddle button structure.

[0007] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the paddle key structure of the embodiment includes a key sheet, a key skeleton, a base and a key board connected in sequence from top to bottom, the lower end of the key sheet is fixedly connected to the key skeleton, the left and right ends of the key skeleton are rotatably connected to the base through a rotating shaft, the front and rear sides of the key skeleton are provided with a touch rib frame and an elastically deformable support rib, one end of the support rib is fixedly connected to the key skeleton, and the other end abuts against the upper surface of the base, a key hole is opened on the base and the position of the key hole corresponds to the touch rib frame, a key switch is provided on the key board, the key switch is inserted into the key hole, and the key skeleton can rotate back and forth around the rotating shaft to enable the touch rib frame to press the key switch.

[0008] The paddle button structure according to the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0009] 1. When the paddle button structure of the utility model is not in use and in a static state, the supporting ribs on both sides of the button frame keep the button sheet in a horizontal state as a whole, and the touch rib frame and the button switch are not in contact at this time. When the user uses it, the button sheet can be pushed forward or backward to make the touch rib frame press the button switch, thereby triggering the corresponding function and realizing the functional control of the toilet.

[0010] 2. One paddle of the button module of the utility model can trigger two button points. Compared with the commonly used paddle button module, its advantage is that more matching functions can be added with the same number of paddles, which increases the functional diversity and flexibility of the smart toilet. The method of using the button is different from the traditional button, highlighting the people-oriented design concept.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the upper end of the key sheet is a paddle part, and the lower end is a mounting part. A transverse groove is provided on the key frame, and the mounting part is inserted into the transverse groove and fixed by a latch. Holes for the latch to pass through are provided on both the transverse groove and the mounting part. Traditional keys are fastened with screws in multiple places, which will take more time on assembly during production. The key structure of the utility model can use a latch to connect the key sheet and the key frame, reduce the use of screws, improve assembly efficiency, and facilitate efficient production. The paddle part is designed as a wing-shaped piece to increase the user's contact area and facilitate user use.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the rotating shaft is fixedly provided at the left and right ends of the button skeleton, the rotating shaft is cylindrical, the rotating shaft and the button skeleton are integrally formed, and buckle ears are fixedly provided at the left and right ends of the base, and the rotating shaft is passed through the buckle ears. The buckle ears are used to buckle the cylindrical rotating shaft on the button skeleton. Since the existing paddle keys are several paddles strung on a rotating shaft, the size of the rotating shaft and the paddle perforations in the actual object is very small, which leads to a significant increase in working hours in the overall assembly, which is not conducive to efficient production. The cylindrical rotating shaft of the utility model is integrally formed with the button skeleton. During installation, the rotating shafts at both ends of the button skeleton are aligned with the buckle ears at both ends of the base and directly pressed down to complete the connection between the paddle and the base, thereby improving assembly efficiency, shortening production time, and realizing time-efficient production.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the end edge of the shaft is beveled to form a beveled surface, and the beveled surface is opposite to the buckle ear. The beveled design can make it easier to align the shaft and insert it into the buckle ear, reduce the difficulty of alignment during assembly, help improve production efficiency and assembly convenience, and is a structural design for quick installation.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a support frame is provided on the upper surface of the base, and a notch is provided on the support frame to match the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is placed in the notch. The support frame provides a support base for the rotating shaft, so that it can be firmly installed on the base, ensuring that the rotating shaft will not shake or loosen during use, thereby improving the stability of the key structure.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the key plate is provided with a lamp bead, the base is provided with a light outlet, the lamp bead is inserted into the light outlet, the transverse groove is a through groove running through the top and bottom, the lamp bead is opposite to the transverse groove, and the key sheet is a light-guiding material. The key sheet is inserted into the transverse groove, the lamp bead lights up, and the light is spherically dispersed from the lamp bead to the surroundings, and the light of the upper part is irradiated to the bottom of the key sheet that can guide light, and then guided from the bottom of the key sheet to the paddle part of the key sheet so that the key sheet presents a luminous effect. In addition, considering that the key sheet rotates around the rotating axis of the key frame, and the lamp bead radiates light in a spherical shape, in order to avoid the change of the relative position between the bottom of the key sheet and the lamp bead during rotation to the greatest extent, resulting in a slight change in the light-guiding effect of the key sheet and thus affecting the aesthetics, the present design places the lamp bead on the rotation axis of the key frame. At this time, no matter how the key sheet is toggled, the luminous effect presented externally by the key sheet will not be significantly different. Furthermore, there are two lamp beads, symmetrically located on the left and right sides of the base, and the lamp beads are raised as a whole and extend out of the light outlet.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the bottom surface of the key sheet is a light-incoming surface, the light-incoming surface is opposite to the lamp bead, and the light-incoming surface is serrated or wavy. The serrated or wavy design of the light-incoming surface can increase the area of ​​the bottom exposed to light, thereby achieving a better light-guiding effect.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the support rib is in a long arc shape, the other end of the support rib extends outward and bends downward until it abuts against the upper surface of the base, and the extension direction of the other end of the support rib is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the key frame. The support rib with a certain degree of flexibility provides a stable support for the key sheet, ensuring that the key sheet remains horizontal during use.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a waterproof rubber sleeve is further included, the shape of which matches the shape of the key switch, and the waterproof rubber sleeve is sleeved on the key switch. The waterproof rubber sleeve is usually designed in the shape of a boss, and its boss shape matches the key switch on the key board to play a waterproof role.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the lower surface of the base is provided with a plurality of positioning ribs for positioning the keypad, and the positioning ribs can limit the plane movement of the keypad.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a buckle for buckling the keypad is provided on the lower surface of the base, and the buckle is used to press and fix the keypad.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the base and the keypad are fixed by screws. Specifically, screw holes are provided on the base and the keypad, and screws are locked after the keypad is clamped on the base, which further plays a role in pressing and fixing the keypad.

[0022] The smart cover according to the second aspect of the embodiment of the utility model includes the paddle button structure.

[0023] The smart toilet according to the third aspect of the present utility model includes the paddle button structure or the smart cover.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 It is the overall structural assembly diagram of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 It is the first cross-sectional view of the utility model (the cutting surface is along the front-to-back direction);

[0029] Figure 4 It is the second cross-sectional view of the utility model (the cutting surface is along the left and right direction);

[0030] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the key skeleton of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the upper surface of the base of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the lower surface of the base of the utility model.

[0033] Figure numerals: key sheet 100, paddle part 110, mounting part 120, key frame 200, rotating shaft 210, touch rib frame 220, supporting rib 230, transverse groove 240, base 300, key hole 310, buckle ear 320, supporting frame 330, light outlet 340, positioning rib 350, buckle 360, screw hole 370, key board 400, key switch 410, lamp bead 420, waterproof rubber sleeve 500, and latch 600. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0035] Reference Figure 1-7 A paddle key structure comprises a key sheet 100, a key frame 200, a base 300 and a key plate 400 which are connected in sequence from top to bottom. The lower end of the key sheet 100 is fixedly connected to the key frame 200. The key frame 200 is designed as a long strip. The left and right ends of the key frame 200 are rotatably connected to the base 300 through a rotating shaft 210. The front and rear sides of the key frame 200 are both provided with a touch rib frame 220 and an elastically deformable support rib 230. One end of the support rib 230 is fixedly connected to the key frame 200, and the other end abuts against the upper surface of the base 300. Two key holes 310 are formed on the base 300, and the positions of the key holes 310 correspond to the touch rib frame 220. Two key switches 410 are provided on the key plate 400. The two key switches 410 are one-to-one penetrated into the two key holes 310. The key frame 200 rotates forward and backward around the rotating shaft 210 to enable the touch rib frame 220 to press the key switch 410.

[0036] Working principle: When the paddle button structure of the utility model is not in use and is in a static state, the support ribs 230 on both sides of the button frame 200 keep the button sheet 100 in a horizontal state as a whole, and the touch rib frame 220 does not contact the button switch 410. When the user uses it, the button sheet 100 can be pushed forward or backward to make the touch rib frame 220 press the button switch 410, thereby triggering the corresponding function and realizing the functional control of the toilet.

[0037] In some embodiments of the utility model, the upper end of the key sheet 100 is the paddle portion 110, and the lower end is the mounting portion 120. The key frame 200 is provided with a transverse groove 240, and the mounting portion 120 is inserted into the transverse groove 240 and fixed by a latch 600. Holes for the latch 600 to pass through are provided on both the transverse groove 240 and the mounting portion 120. Traditional keys are fastened with screws in multiple locations, which will take more time to assemble during production. The key structure of the utility model can use a latch 600 to connect the key sheet 100 and the key frame 200, reduce the use of screws, improve assembly efficiency, and facilitate efficient production. The paddle portion 110 is designed as a wing-shaped piece to increase the user's contact area and facilitate user use.

[0038] In some embodiments of the utility model, a rotating shaft 210 is fixedly provided at the left and right ends of the key skeleton 200, and the rotating shaft 210 is cylindrical. The rotating shaft 210 and the key skeleton 200 are integrally formed, and buckle ears 320 are fixedly provided at the left and right ends of the base 300, and the rotating shaft 210 is inserted into the buckle ears 320. The buckle ears 320 are used to buckle the cylindrical rotating shaft 210 on the key skeleton 200. Since the existing paddle key is a plurality of paddles strung on a rotating shaft 210, the size of the rotating shaft 210 and the paddle perforation in the actual object is very small, which leads to a significant increase in the working hours in the overall assembly, which is not conducive to efficient production. The cylindrical rotating shaft 210 of the utility model is integrally formed with the key skeleton 200. When installing, the rotating shafts 210 at both ends of the key skeleton 200 are aligned with the buckle ears 320 at both ends of the base 300 and directly pressed down, so that the connection between the paddle and the base 300 can be completed, thereby improving assembly efficiency, shortening production time, and realizing time-efficient production.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present invention, the end edge of the rotating shaft 210 is chamfered to form a chamfered surface, which is opposite to the buckle ear 320. The chamfered design can make it easier to align and insert the rotating shaft 210 into the buckle ear 320, reduce the difficulty of alignment during the assembly process, help improve production efficiency and assembly convenience, and is a structural design for quick installation.

[0040] In some embodiments of the utility model, a support frame 330 is provided on the upper surface of the base 300, and a notch is provided on the support frame 330 to match the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft 210, and the rotating shaft 210 is placed in the notch. The support frame 330 provides a supporting base for the rotating shaft 210, so that it can be firmly installed on the base 300, ensuring that the rotating shaft 210 will not shake or loosen during use, thereby improving the stability of the key structure.

[0041] In some embodiments of the utility model, a lamp bead 420 is provided on the key board 400, a light outlet 340 is provided on the base 300, the lamp bead 420 is inserted into the light outlet 340, the transverse groove 240 is a through groove running through the top and bottom, the lamp bead 420 is opposite to the transverse groove 240, and the key sheet 100 is a light-guiding material. The key sheet 100 is inserted into the transverse groove 240, the lamp bead 420 lights up, and the light is spherically diverged from the lamp bead 420 to the surroundings, and the upward part of the light is irradiated to the bottom of the key sheet 100 that can guide light, and then guided from the bottom of the key sheet 100 to the paddle part 110 of the key sheet 100, so that the key sheet 100 presents a luminous effect. In addition, considering that the key sheet 100 rotates around the rotation axis 210 of the key frame 200, and the lamp beads 420 are spherical and divergent light, in order to minimize the change in the relative position between the bottom of the key sheet 100 and the lamp beads 420 during rotation, which causes a slight change in the light-guiding effect of the key sheet 100 and thus affects the aesthetics, the present design places the lamp beads 420 on the rotation axis 210 line of the key frame 200 (such as Figure 4 As shown), at this time, no matter how the key sheet 100 is moved, the luminous effect of the key sheet 100 will not be significantly different. Further, there are two lamp beads 420, which are symmetrically located on the left and right sides of the base 300, and the lamp beads 420 are raised as a whole and extend from the light outlet 340.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom surface of the key sheet 100 is a light-incoming surface, which is opposite to the lamp beads 420 and is serrated or wavy. The serrated or wavy design of the light-incoming surface can increase the area of ​​the bottom exposed to light, thereby achieving a better light-guiding effect.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present invention, the support rib 230 is in a long arc shape, and the other end of the support rib 230 extends outward and bends downward until it abuts against the upper surface of the base 300, and the extension direction of the other end of the support rib 230 is perpendicular to the rotation axis 210 of the key frame 200. The support rib 230 with a certain degree of flexibility provides a stable support for the key sheet 100, ensuring that the key sheet 100 remains in a horizontal state during use.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, a waterproof rubber sleeve 500 is further included, and the shape of the waterproof rubber sleeve 500 matches the shape of the key switch 410, and the waterproof rubber sleeve 500 is sleeved on the key switch 410. The waterproof rubber sleeve 500 is generally designed in the shape of a boss, and its boss shape matches the key switch 410 on the key board 400 to play a waterproof role.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, the lower surface of the base 300 is provided with a plurality of positioning ribs 350 for positioning the key board 400. The positioning ribs 350 can limit the plane movement of the key board 400.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, a buckle 360 ​​for buckling the keypad 400 is disposed on the lower surface of the base 300 . The buckle 360 ​​is used to press and fix the keypad 400 .

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, the base 300 and the keypad 400 are fixed by screws. Specifically, screw holes 370 are provided on the base 300 and the keypad 400. After the keypad 400 is clamped on the base 300, the screws are locked to further press the keypad 400.

[0048] A smart cover plate comprises the above-mentioned paddle button structure.

[0049] A smart toilet comprises the above-mentioned paddle button structure or the above-mentioned smart cover plate.

[0050] The following is an installation example of an embodiment of the utility model:

[0051] First, put the waterproof rubber sleeve 500 on the two button switches 410 of the key panel 400, and then install the key panel 400 into the lower surface of the base 300. The lower surface of the base 300 has corresponding positioning ribs 350 to meet the anti-fool design. After installation, lock a screw at the screw hole 370 of the key panel 400, insert the mounting portion 120 of the key sheet 100 into the transverse groove 240 of the key skeleton 200, and then insert the pin 600 to lock the key sheet 100 and the key skeleton 200 into a whole, then align the beveled surfaces at both ends of the key skeleton 200 with the buckle ears 320 at both ends of the base 300 and press them directly. At this point, the installation of the entire paddle key module is completed. The paddle button module design of this embodiment has a purposeful design in terms of the structure of each component, so that during the installation process, the entire button module only needs to be assembled a few times by simply aligning and snapping together and tightening a screw to complete the assembly of the entire module, thereby achieving the goal of rapid assembly, greatly saving labor hours, improving overall production capacity, and making the appearance of the light-guiding effect more beautiful.

[0052] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A paddle key structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a key sheet (100), a key frame (200), a base (300) and a key plate (400) which are connected in sequence from top to bottom, wherein the lower end of the key sheet (100) is fixedly connected to the key frame (200), the left and right ends of the key frame (200) are rotatably connected to the base (300) via a rotating shaft (210), and the front and rear sides of the key frame (200) are both provided with a touch rib frame (220) and an elastically deformable support rib (230), one end of the support rib (230) is connected to the key frame The key plate (400) is fixedly connected to the key frame (200), and the other end is in contact with the upper surface of the base (300); the base (300) is provided with a key hole (310), and the position of the key hole (310) corresponds to the touch rib frame (220); the key plate (400) is provided with a key switch (410), and the key switch (410) is inserted into the key hole (310); the key frame (200) rotates forward and backward around the rotating shaft (210) so that the touch rib frame (220) presses the key switch (410).

2. The paddle key structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the key sheet (100) is a paddle portion (110), and the lower end is a mounting portion (120); a transverse groove (240) is formed on the key frame (200); the mounting portion (120) is inserted into the transverse groove (240) and fixed by a latch (600).

3. The paddle key structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (210) is fixedly provided at the left and right ends of the button skeleton (200), the rotating shaft (210) is cylindrical, and the rotating shaft (210) and the button skeleton (200) are integrally formed, and buckle ears (320) are fixedly provided at the left and right ends of the base (300), and the rotating shaft (210) is inserted into the buckle ears (320).

4. The paddle key structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end edge of the rotating shaft (210) is chamfered to form a chamfered surface, and the chamfered surface is opposite to the buckle ear (320).

5. The paddle key structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A support frame (330) is provided on the upper surface of the base (300), and a notch is provided on the support frame (330) to match the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft (210), and the rotating shaft (210) is placed in the notch.

6. The paddle key structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The key plate (400) is provided with a lamp bead (420), the base (300) is provided with a light outlet (340), the lamp bead (420) is inserted into the light outlet (340), the transverse groove (240) is a through groove running through the top and bottom, the lamp bead (420) is opposite to the transverse groove (240), and the key sheet (100) is a light-guiding material.

7. The paddle key structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the key sheet (100) is a light-incoming surface, the light-incoming surface is opposite to the lamp bead (420), and the light-incoming surface is sawtooth-shaped or wavy.

8. The paddle key structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support rib (230) is in the shape of a long arc, and the other end of the support rib (230) extends outward and bends downward until it abuts against the upper surface of the base (300), and the extension direction of the other end of the support rib (230) is perpendicular to the rotation axis (210) line of the key frame (200).

9. The paddle key structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a waterproof rubber sleeve (500), the shape of the waterproof rubber sleeve (500) matches the shape of the key switch (410), and the waterproof rubber sleeve (500) is sleeved on the key switch (410).

10. A smart cover, characterized in that: It comprises the paddle button structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. An intelligent toilet, characterized in that: It includes the paddle button structure described in any one of claims 1 to 9 or the smart cover plate described in claim 10.

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