A smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects
By vertically arranging infrared sensors on the smart panel and using translucent decorative parts to block the light guides and infrared sensors, the problem of insufficient proximity sensing of existing panel switches is solved, and a greater proximity sensing area and the consistency of the panel appearance is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421452134.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-24
AI Technical Summary
The sensor arrangement of existing panel switches results in unreliable proximity sensing, especially limited detection angle, and cannot function properly when there is object blocking the bottom of the panel switch.
A smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects is adopted. By setting an infrared sensor in the front case module and vertically arranged, the proximity sensing area of the panel is larger. At the same time, semi-transparent decorative parts are used to block the light guide and infrared sensor to ensure the consistency of the appearance of the panel.
The panel's sensing capability is enhanced, making proximity sensing more reliable, and maintaining the aesthetics and consistency of the panel's appearance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of smart panels, and in particular relates to a smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects. Background Art
[0002] As people's living standards improve, they pay more and more attention to the quality of life. Smart home products are entering thousands of households, and people pay more and more attention to the human-computer interaction experience of smart panels. This requires the arrangement of sensing devices and light effect interaction on the panel, but in order to take into account the aesthetics of the panel appearance, the sensing device is usually not allowed to be arranged directly on the front surface and needs to be hidden. The light guide for achieving the lighting effect is exposed and does not match the overall color tone of the product.
[0003] For example, the Chinese invention patent with application number 202110625133.8 discloses a panel switch, including a panel and a control panel, a middle frame is arranged between the panel and the control panel, a laser sensor for detecting the approach of a human body is arranged at the bottom of the control panel, and a light-transmitting hole for the laser to pass through is opened at the bottom of the middle frame; the above-mentioned panel switch realizes human approach detection without destroying the overall appearance of the panel switch, thereby ensuring the normal use of the panel switch.
[0004] However, the panel switch arranges the laser sensor at the bottom of the panel, and the detection angle is limited. Furthermore, when the bottom of the panel switch is blocked by an object, the panel switch cannot work normally. Utility Model Content
[0005] The utility model provides an intelligent panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects, aiming to solve the problem that the sensor arrangement method of the existing panel switch makes the proximity sensing unreliable.
[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0007] A smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects, comprising a front shell module, wherein the front shell module comprises: a front shell, a PCB mainboard, a fixing seat, a light guide, an LED lamp, an infrared sensor and a decorative piece;
[0008] The fixing base is fixedly connected to the front shell, the light guide is arranged on a side of the fixing base away from the front shell, the infrared sensor and the plurality of LED lamps are electrically connected to the PCB main board, the infrared sensor and the plurality of LED lamps are arranged along the length direction of the light guide, and the decorative member is arranged on the fixing base and is located on the light emitting direction of the light guide and the sensing direction of the infrared sensor.
[0009] Furthermore, the decorative piece is made of a translucent material with a light transmittance of 18%-38%, and is used to shield the light guide and the infrared sensor. A first buckle is provided on the decorative piece, and the decorative piece is connected to the fixing seat via the first buckle.
[0010] Furthermore, the fixing seat is provided with an avoidance hole for cooperating with the infrared sensor, and the avoidance hole includes a first light-transmitting hole and a second light-transmitting hole, and the first light-transmitting hole and the second light-transmitting hole are respectively used to cooperate with the receiving area and the emitting area of the infrared sensor.
[0011] Furthermore, the diameter and depth of the first light-transmitting hole and the second light-transmitting hole are adapted to the infrared sensor.
[0012] Furthermore, two connecting plates are provided on the side of the fixing seat away from the front shell, and the two connecting plates are located on both sides of the decorative component. A pressing cover is provided on the side of the two connecting plates away from the fixing seat, and the pressing cover is used to cooperate with the connecting plates and the transmission assembly on the fixing seat to press the PCB mainboard.
[0013] Furthermore, a second buckle and a connecting column are provided on the connecting plate, the connecting plate is connected to the fixing seat via the second buckle, and the connecting plate is connected to the pressing cover via the connecting column.
[0014] Furthermore, the fixing seat is connected to the front shell by fastening bolts.
[0015] Furthermore, a rear shell module is arranged on a side of the front shell module away from the decorative component, and a power supply module is built into the rear shell module for supplying power to the front shell module.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following technical effects:
[0017] 1. The utility model arranges the infrared sensor perpendicular to the panel, so that the proximity sensing area of the panel is larger and the sensing ability of the panel is enhanced.
[0018] 2. The utility model can avoid exposure of the internal structure of the panel and ensure the consistency of the appearance of the panel while ensuring the normal operation of the infrared sensor by setting a translucent decorative piece on the smart panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 It is a transverse cross-sectional view of the front shell module of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 3It is a longitudinal sectional view of the front shell module of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship among the fixing seat, the infrared sensor and the light guide of the utility model.
[0023] In the figure: 1. front shell module; 2. rear shell module; 3. front shell; 4. PCB main board;
[0024] 5. Fixed seat; 501. First light-transmitting hole; 502. Second light-transmitting hole;
[0025] 6. Light guide;
[0026] 7. Decorative part; 701. First buckle;
[0027] 8. LED light; 9. Infrared sensor; 10. Press cover;
[0028] 11. connecting plate; 1101. second buckle; 1102. connecting column;
[0029] 12. Tighten the bolts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the specific embodiments of the application and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0031] like Figure 1-4 As shown, in a specific embodiment, a smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects includes a front shell module 1, wherein the front shell module 1 includes: a front shell 3, a PCB main board 4, a fixing seat 5, a light guide 6, an LED lamp 8, an infrared sensor 9 and a decorative part 7;
[0032] The fixing seat 5 is fixedly connected to the front shell 3. Preferably, the PCB main board 4 is arranged between the fixing seat 5 and the front shell 3. The light guide 6 is arranged on the side of the fixing seat 5 away from the front shell 3, and the light guide 6 is arranged in the middle of the fixing seat 5, and emits light toward the side of the fixing seat 5 away from the front shell 3. The infrared sensor 9 and the LED lights 8 are electrically connected to the PCB main board 4. The infrared sensor 9 and the LED lights 8 are arranged along the length direction of the light guide 6 and emit light toward the light guide 6. Preferably, the receiving area and the emitting area of the infrared sensor 9 are perpendicular to the display plane of the smart panel. The decorative element 7 is arranged on the fixing seat 5 and is located on the light emitting direction of the light guide 6 and the sensing direction of the infrared sensor 9. By arranging the infrared sensor 9 perpendicular to the panel, the proximity sensing area of the panel is larger, and the sensing ability of the panel is enhanced. By setting the translucent decorative element on the smart panel, the internal structure of the panel can be avoided from being exposed while ensuring the normal operation of the infrared sensor, and the consistency of the appearance of the panel can be ensured.
[0033] In a specific embodiment, the decorative piece 7 is a translucent material with a light transmittance of 18%-38%, and is used to shield the light guide 6 and the infrared sensor 9. A first buckle 701 is provided on the decorative piece 7, and the decorative piece 7 is connected to the fixing seat 5 via the first buckle 701.
[0034] The infrared sensor 9 is located at one side of the light guide 6 in the length direction, and the decorative element 7 is arranged in a long strip shape to shield the light guide 6 and the infrared sensor 9 .
[0035] The light transmittance of the decorative member 7 is set so that the decorative member 7 can cover the internal structure of the panel when the LED lamp 8 is not emitting light. Specifically, the decorative member 7 is black.
[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the fixing seat 5 is provided with an avoidance hole for cooperating with the infrared sensor 9, and the avoidance hole includes a first light-transmitting hole 501 and a second light-transmitting hole 502, and the first light-transmitting hole 501 and the second light-transmitting hole 502 are respectively used to cooperate with the receiving area and the emitting area of the infrared sensor 9. The provision of the two light-transmitting holes can avoid interference between the receiving area and the emitting area of the infrared sensor 9, thereby ensuring the sensing accuracy of the infrared sensor 9.
[0037] Preferably, the diameter and depth of the first light-transmitting hole 501 and the second light-transmitting hole 502 are adapted to the infrared sensor 9. The diameter and depth of the two light-transmitting holes are adapted to the specific parameters of the infrared sensor 9 and do not affect the normal use of the infrared sensor 9.
[0038] like Figure 3As shown, two connecting plates 11 are provided on the side of the fixing seat 5 away from the front shell 3, and the two connecting plates 11 are located on both sides of the decorative member 7. A pressing cover 10 is provided on the side of the two connecting plates 11 away from the fixing seat 5. The pressing cover 10 is used to cooperate with the connecting plates 11 and the transmission assembly on the fixing seat 5 to press the PCB main board 4. The transmission assembly is a conventional elastic button, which is not described here; the user can control the PCB main board 4 to adjust the lighting effect of the LED lamp 8 by pressing the pressing cover 10. Preferably, the pressing cover 10 and the decorative member 7 are both black, so that when the LED lamp is off, the overall appearance of the panel is black, further improving the consistency of the panel appearance.
[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, the connecting plate 11 is provided with a second buckle 1101 and a connecting column 1102, the connecting plate 11 is connected to the fixing seat 5 through the second buckle 1101, and the connecting plate 11 is connected to the pressing cover 10 through the connecting column 1102. The pressing cover 10 is provided with a connecting boss that cooperates with the connecting column 1102, and the connecting boss and the connecting column 1102 are interference-fitted, which facilitates the disassembly and pressing of the pressing cover 10. Preferably, the second buckle 1101 is provided around the connecting plate 11, and the fixing seat 5 is provided with a second card slot that cooperates with the second buckle 1101.
[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, the fixing seat 5 is connected to the front shell 3 via fastening bolts 12 .
[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, a rear shell module 2 is disposed on a side of the front shell module 1 away from the decorative component 7 , and a power module is built into the rear shell module 2 for supplying power to the front shell module 1 .
[0042] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that a person skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects, characterized in that: It comprises a front shell module (1), wherein the front shell module (1) comprises: a front shell (3), a PCB mainboard (4), a fixing seat (5), a light guide (6), an LED lamp (8), an infrared sensor (9) and a decorative element (7); The fixing seat (5) is fixedly connected to the front shell (3); the light guide (6) is arranged on a side of the fixing seat (5) away from the front shell (3); the infrared sensor (9) and the plurality of LED lamps (8) are electrically connected to the PCB main board (4); the infrared sensor (9) and the plurality of LED lamps (8) are arranged along the length direction of the light guide (6); and the decorative member (7) is arranged on the fixing seat (5) and is located on a side of the light emitting direction of the light guide (6) and the sensing direction of the infrared sensor (9).
2. The smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects according to claim 1, characterized in that: The decorative piece (7) is made of a translucent material with a light transmittance of 18%-38%, and is used to shield the light guide (6) and the infrared sensor (9). A first buckle (701) is provided on the decorative piece (7), and the decorative piece (7) is connected to the fixing seat (5) via the first buckle (701).
3. The smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing seat (5) is provided with an avoidance hole for cooperating with the infrared sensor (9), and the avoidance hole comprises a first light-transmitting hole (501) and a second light-transmitting hole (502), and the first light-transmitting hole (501) and the second light-transmitting hole (502) are respectively used to cooperate with the receiving area and the emitting area of the infrared sensor (9).
4. The smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects according to claim 3, characterized in that: The diameter and depth of the first light-transmitting hole (501) and the second light-transmitting hole (502) are adapted to the infrared sensor (9).
5. The smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two connecting plates (11) are arranged on a side of the fixing seat (5) away from the front shell (3), the two connecting plates (11) are located on both sides of the decorative component (7), and a pressing cover (10) is arranged on a side of the two connecting plates (11) away from the fixing seat (5), the pressing cover (10) is used to cooperate with the connecting plates (11) and the transmission assembly on the fixing seat (5) to press the PCB main board (4).
6. The smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting plate (11) is provided with a second buckle (1101) and a connecting column (1102); the connecting plate (11) is connected to the fixing seat (5) via the second buckle (1101); and the connecting plate (11) is connected to the pressing cover (10) via the connecting column (1102).
7. The smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing seat (5) is connected to the front shell (3) via a fastening bolt (12).
8. The smart panel compatible with proximity sensing and light effects according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rear shell module (2) is arranged on a side of the front shell module (1) away from the decorative element (7), and the rear shell module (2) has a built-in power module for supplying power to the front shell module (1).
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