Control knob and fitness equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a control knob and fitness equipment, and relates to the field of fitness equipment, which is used for solving the problem that the pressing function is difficult to realize by pressing in the inclined side direction, the control knob comprises a base, a control assembly, an inner button, an inner knob and an upper cover, and the control assembly is arranged on the base and comprises a touch control part and a rotating part; the inner button is movably arranged on the base, faces the touch control part and is used for triggering the touch control part to generate an electric signal; the inner knob is movably arranged on the base and connected with the rotating component, the inner knob is arranged on the periphery of the inner button in a sleeving mode, and a guide hole surrounding the inner button is formed; the upper cover is movably arranged on the base and provided with a guide column matched with the guide hole, and the guide column is arranged in the guide hole in a sliding mode so that the upper cover and the inner rotary knob can be relatively fixed in the rotating direction and can relatively move in the pressing direction. According to the control knob, the use convenience is improved, the risk of control failure caused by an improper pressing mode is reduced, and the reliability of a product is remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of fitness equipment, in particular to a control knob and fitness equipment. Background Art

[0002] The control knobs on fitness equipment usually have two control modes: pressing and twisting. When the user presses the knob, it may be used to start or stop a training mode, or reset certain settings of the equipment. At the same time, the user can adjust various parameters of the equipment, such as resistance, speed, incline, etc. by rotating the knob.

[0003] In the related art, the control knob generally includes a control component, an inner button, an inner knob and an outer knob. A touch switch is arranged on the PCB board of the control component. The touch switch is connected to the inner button. The inner button is connected to the outer knob and arranged inside the outer knob. Pressing the outer knob can trigger the touch switch to control the start and stop of the treadmill. The outer knob is connected to the inner knob and is sleeved on the outside of the inner knob. The outer knob abuts against the upper surface of the inner button. The inner knob is snapped with the inner button so that the outer knob can be rotated relative to the base and can be pressed. This control knob has the following defects and deficiencies:

[0004] When the user presses the outer knob from the oblique side, the outer knob is prone to tilt or swing, making it impossible for the inner side to accurately contact the inner button, thereby affecting the press control function of the control knob, so that the user can only press the outer knob from the front, resulting in limited operation and inconvenience.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Summary of the invention

[0006] 1. Technical issues to be solved

[0007] The utility model provides a control knob and fitness equipment, which at least solve the technical problem of how to realize a pressing control function when pressing the control knob in an oblique direction, thereby improving the convenience of use.

[0008] (II) Technical solution

[0009] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0010] A control knob, comprising:

[0011] Base;

[0012] A control component is disposed on the base and is in communication connection with a controller of the fitness equipment, wherein the control component includes a touch component that generates an electrical signal by pressing, and a rotating component that generates an electrical signal by rotating;

[0013] An inner button, movably disposed on the base and disposed toward the touch component, for triggering the touch component to generate an electrical signal;

[0014] An inner knob is movably arranged on the base and connected to the rotating component to drive the rotating component to rotate. The inner knob is sleeved on the periphery of the inner button and is provided with a plurality of guide holes surrounding the inner button;

[0015] An upper cover is movably arranged on the base and is provided with a guide column adapted to the guide hole. The guide column is slidably arranged in the guide hole and extends along the pressing direction, so that the upper cover and the inner knob are relatively fixed in the rotating direction and can be relatively moved in the pressing direction, thereby triggering the inner button to generate an electrical signal.

[0016] In some embodiments, a convex shaft extending upward is provided in the middle of the inner knob, a sleeve hole for accommodating the inner button is provided in the middle of the convex shaft, and the guide hole is arranged around the convex shaft; the control knob also includes a spring, which is located between the upper cover and the inner knob, and one end of the spring is sleeved on the periphery of the convex shaft, so as to drive the upper cover to reset after being compressed.

[0017] In some embodiments, the upper cover and the inner knob are respectively provided with a fixing column and a fixing hole that are adapted to each other and extend along the pressing direction, and the fixing column is tightly connected to the inner side of the fixing hole so that the upper cover and the inner knob are connected as one.

[0018] In some embodiments, the guide posts and the guide holes are arranged at equal intervals.

[0019] In some embodiments, the control component includes a circuit board fixed on the base and a battery, a touch switch and an encoder connected to the circuit board, the touch switch is configured as the touch component, and the encoder has a rotating part configured as a rotating component.

[0020] In some embodiments, the control knob further includes a first magnetic component, the first magnetic component is connected to the base, the fitness equipment is provided with a mounting piece, the mounting piece is provided with a second magnetic component, and the control knob and the mounting piece are magnetically connected via the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component.

[0021] In some embodiments, the base is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the mounting piece is provided with a positioning hole. The positioning protrusion and the positioning hole extend along the magnetic attraction direction and are plugged into and matched with each other so that the control knob and the mounting piece are relatively fixed.

[0022] The utility model also provides a fitness equipment, comprising the above-mentioned control knob.

[0023] In some embodiments, the fitness equipment includes a mounting piece, which is detachably connected to the control knob and is provided with an arc-shaped slot, and the slot is provided with an opening with a diameter smaller than the radius of the arc.

[0024] (III) Beneficial effects

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the control knob and fitness equipment provided by the utility model have the following beneficial effects:

[0026] The control knob and fitness equipment of the utility model have dual control functions of pressing and rotating. By rotating the outer cover, the inner knob and the rotating component can be driven to rotate, generating corresponding electrical signals to realize the rotation control function; while the pressing operation is more flexible and convenient, supporting pressing from the front and oblique directions. When pressing from the oblique side, the outer cover precisely matches the guide hole of the inner knob through the guide column to ensure the stability of the pressing direction, effectively prevent tilting and deflection, ensure the accurate contact between the outer cover and the inner button, and realize pressing control. Compared with the traditional control knob that can only be pressed from the front, the control knob of the utility model greatly improves the convenience of use, reduces the risk of control failure caused by improper pressing methods, and significantly improves the reliability of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the control knob in the embodiment.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a first exploded view of a control knob in an embodiment.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a second exploded view of the control knob in the embodiment.

[0030] Figure 4 It is a first cross-sectional view of the control knob in the embodiment.

[0031] Figure 5 It is a second cross-sectional view of the control knob in the embodiment.

[0032] Reference numerals:

[0033] Base 1, positioning protrusion 11;

[0034] Control assembly 2, touch component 21, rotating component 22, circuit board 23, battery 24, touch switch 25, encoder 26, rotating part 201, jack 202;

[0035] Inner button 3;

[0036] Inner knob 4, guide hole 40, convex shaft 41, sleeve hole 42, fixing hole 43, insert strip 44;

[0037] Upper cover 5, guide column 51, fixing column 52, limiting member 53;

[0038] Spring 6; first magnetic attraction component 7; mounting member 8; positioning hole 81, slot 82; second magnetic attraction component 9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0040] When a user presses the outer knob of an existing control knob from an oblique direction, the outer knob is prone to tilt or swing, making it impossible for the inner side to accurately contact the inner button, thereby affecting the pressing control function of the control knob, so that the user can only press the outer knob from the front, resulting in limited operation and inconvenience.

[0041] In order to solve the above technical problems, this embodiment provides a control knob, see Figures 1 to 5 As shown, Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a control knob in an embodiment, Figure 2 This is a first exploded view of the control knob in the embodiment. Figure 3 This is a second exploded view of the control knob in the embodiment. Figure 4 is a first cross-sectional view of the control knob in the embodiment, Figure 5 It is a second cross-sectional view of the control knob in the embodiment.

[0042] A control knob of the present embodiment includes: a base 1 , a control component 2 , an inner button 3 , an inner knob 4 and an upper cover 5 .

[0043] The base 1 serves as a mounting carrier for the control component 2 .

[0044] The control component 2 is arranged on the base 1 and is communicatively connected with the controller of the fitness equipment. The control component 2 includes a touch component 21 that generates an electrical signal by pressing, and a rotating component 22 that generates an electrical signal by rotating. The control component 2 can use the control component 2 of the existing control knob.

[0045] The inner button 3 is movably disposed on the base 1 and is disposed toward the touch component 21 for triggering the touch component 21 to generate an electrical signal.

[0046] The inner knob 4 is movably disposed on the base 1 and connected to the rotating component 22 for driving the rotating component 22 to rotate. The inner knob 4 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the inner button 3 and is provided with a plurality of guide holes 40 surrounding the inner button 3 .

[0047] The upper cover 5 is movably arranged on the base 1 and is provided with a guide column 51 adapted to the guide hole 40. The guide column 51 is slidably arranged in the guide hole 40 and extends along the pressing direction, so that the upper cover 5 and the inner knob 4 are relatively fixed in the rotation direction and can be relatively moved in the pressing direction, thereby triggering the inner button 3 to generate an electrical signal.

[0048] The control knob of the above technical solution is controlled by pressing and rotating the outer cover, wherein when the outer cover is rotated, the outer cover drives the inner knob 4 and the rotating component 22 to rotate in turn, generates an electrical signal, and realizes the rotation control function. When pressing the outer cover, the outer cover can be pressed from the front or from the oblique side. Specifically, when the outer cover is pressed in the oblique side, the outer cover slides with the guide hole 40 of the inner knob 4 through the guide column 51 to ensure that its moving direction is the same as the direction in which the inner button 3 presses the touch component 21, without tilting or swaying, thereby ensuring that the outer cover and the inner button 3 cooperate normally to realize the press control function. Compared with the existing control knob that can only be pressed from the front to realize the press control function, the control knob of the above technical solution is more convenient to use, reduces the probability of failure of the control function due to the pressing method, and improves the reliability of the product.

[0049] In order to enable the upper cover 5 to automatically reset after being pressed, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a convex shaft 41 extending upward is provided in the middle of the inner knob 4, a sleeve hole 42 for accommodating the inner button 3 is provided in the middle of the convex shaft 41, and a guide hole 40 is arranged around the convex shaft 41; the control knob also includes a spring 6, which is located between the upper cover 5 and the inner knob 4, with two ends respectively resting on the upper cover 5 and the inner knob 4, and one end is sleeved on the outer periphery of the convex shaft 41, for driving the upper cover 5 to reset after being compressed, wherein the convex shaft 41 has the function of strengthening the structural strength of the inner knob 4 and guiding the spring 6.

[0050] Exemplarily, the protruding shaft 41 is integrally formed in the middle of the inner knob 4 .

[0051] In one embodiment of the upper cover 5 being movably mounted on the base 1, see Figure 5 As shown, the upper cover 5 and the inner knob 4 are respectively provided with a fixing column 52 and a fixing hole 43 which are adapted to each other and extend in the direction of pressing, and the fixing column 52 is tightly connected with the inner side of the fixing hole 43, that is, the fixing column 52 and the inner side of the fixing hole 43 are transitionally or interference fit, so that the upper cover 5 and the inner knob 4 are connected as a whole.

[0052] In another embodiment in which the upper cover 5 is movably arranged on the base 1, see Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the upper cover 5 and the inner knob 4 are respectively provided with a fixing column 52 and a fixing hole 43 which are adapted to each other and extend in the direction of pressing. The fixing column 52 is slidably matched with the fixing hole 43. A limiter 53 is provided at the end of the fixing column 52. The limiter 53 is used to limit the separation of the fixing column 52 from the fixing hole 43 so that the upper cover 5 and the inner knob 4 are connected as a whole. Since the control component 2 and the inner knob 4 are arranged on the base 1, the upper cover 5 is movably arranged on the base 1.

[0053] For example, see Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the fixing column 52 is integrally formed on the top of the upper cover 5, the fixing hole 43 is provided on the inner knob 4, and the limiting member 53 is a bolt or a collar, which is connected to the end of the fixing column 52 and has a size larger than the fixing hole 43, thereby preventing the fixing column 52 from escaping from the fixing hole 43.

[0054] In order to improve the stability of the upper cover 5 when it is pressed in all directions, refer to Figure 2 As shown, the guide posts 51 and the guide holes 40 are arranged at equal intervals, so that the upper cover 5 is subjected to force more evenly, and the pressure in all directions can be better converted into movement in the direction of pressing the inner button 3.

[0055] In one embodiment of the control component 2, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the control component 2 includes a circuit board 23 fixed to the base 1 by screws or clips, and a battery 24, a touch switch 25 and an encoder 26 connected to the circuit board 23. The circuit board 23 is connected to the controller, the touch switch 25 is configured as a touch component 21, and the encoder 26 is provided with a rotating portion 201 configured as a rotating component 22. The above-mentioned battery 24, touch switch 25, encoder 26 and the connection method with the circuit board 23, as well as the method of generating electrical signals by the touch switch 25 and the encoder 26 can use the existing technology and will not be repeated here.

[0056] For example, see Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the connection between the inner knob 4 and the rotating component 22 is achieved in the following manner: the rotating portion 201 of the rotating component 22 is provided with a plurality of sockets 202 at its upper end, and the inner knob 4 is provided with a plug-in strip 44 adapted to the sockets 202, and the plug-in strip 44 is plugged into the inner side of the sockets 202, so that the rotating portion 201 and the inner knob 4 are fixed in the rotation direction, so that the inner knob 4 can drive the rotating portion 201 to rotate and generate an electrical signal.

[0057] To facilitate mounting the control knob on fitness equipment, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the control knob also includes a first magnetic component 7, which is connected to the base 1. A mounting member 8 is provided on the fitness equipment, and the mounting member 8 is provided with a second magnetic component 9. The control knob and the mounting member 8 are magnetically connected by the first magnetic component 7 and the second magnetic component 9. In this way, the control knob can be quickly installed on the fitness equipment by magnetic attraction, and has the advantage of being easy to disassemble.

[0058] Exemplarily, the first magnetic attraction component 7 and the second magnetic attraction component 9 are magnetic metal and a magnet, respectively. Of course, the first magnetic attraction component 7 and the second magnetic attraction component 9 can be magnets with opposite magnetic properties.

[0059] Exemplarily, the first magnetic attraction component 7 is an iron sheet and is fixed to the bottom of the base 1 by screws. The bottom of the base 1 is also provided with a mounting groove for accommodating the iron sheet.

[0060] In order to improve the firmness of the connection between the control knob and the mounting member 8, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the base 1 is provided with a positioning protrusion 11, and the mounting member 8 is provided with a positioning hole 81. The positioning protrusion 11 and the positioning hole 81 extend along the magnetic attraction direction and are plugged into each other, thereby limiting the sliding of the control knob and the mounting member 8 in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic attraction, thereby fixing the control knob and the mounting member 8 relatively.

[0061] This embodiment provides a fitness equipment, including the above control knob. Through the use of the above control knob, the convenience of control operation is greatly improved, the risk of control failure caused by improper pressing method is reduced, and the reliability of the product is significantly improved.

[0062] To facilitate mounting the control knob in the proper position, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the fitness equipment includes a mounting member 8, which is detachably connected to the control knob by means of the above-mentioned magnetic connection or the existing snap connection, and is provided with an arc-shaped slot 82, and the slot 82 is provided with an opening with a diameter smaller than the arc radius. The mounting member 8 can be connected to the armrest, column or handle of the fitness equipment through the slot 82, and has the advantage of easy disassembly and assembly.

[0063] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art 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 the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A control knob, characterized in that: include: Base; A control component is disposed on the base and is in communication connection with a controller of the fitness equipment, wherein the control component includes a touch component that generates an electrical signal by pressing, and a rotating component that generates an electrical signal by rotating; An inner button, movably disposed on the base and disposed toward the touch component, for triggering the touch component to generate an electrical signal; An inner knob is movably arranged on the base and connected to the rotating component, and is used to drive the rotating component to rotate. The inner knob is sleeved on the outer periphery of the inner button and is provided with a guide hole surrounding the inner button; An upper cover is movably arranged on the base and is provided with a guide column adapted to the guide hole. The guide column is slidably arranged in the guide hole and extends along the pressing direction, so that the upper cover and the inner knob are relatively fixed in the rotating direction and can be relatively moved in the pressing direction, thereby triggering the inner button to generate an electrical signal.

2. The control knob according to claim 1, characterized in that: A convex shaft extending upward is provided in the middle of the inner knob, a sleeve hole for accommodating the inner button is provided in the middle of the convex shaft, and the guide hole is arranged around the convex shaft; the control knob also includes a spring, which is located between the upper cover and the inner knob, and one end of the spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the convex shaft, so as to drive the upper cover to reset after being compressed.

3. The control knob according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cover and the inner knob are respectively provided with a fixing column and a fixing hole which are adapted to each other and extend along the pressing direction, and the fixing column is tightly connected with the inner side of the fixing hole so that the upper cover and the inner knob are connected as a whole.

4. The control knob according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide posts and the guide holes are arranged at equal intervals.

5. The control knob according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control assembly includes a circuit board fixed on the base, a battery connected to the circuit board, a touch switch and an encoder, the touch switch is configured as the touch component, and the encoder is provided with a rotating part configured as a rotating component.

6. The control knob according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control knob also includes a first magnetic component, which is connected to the base. The fitness equipment is provided with a mounting piece, which is provided with a second magnetic component. The control knob and the mounting piece are magnetically connected via the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component.

7. The control knob according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the mounting piece is provided with a positioning hole. The positioning protrusion and the positioning hole extend along the magnetic attraction direction and are plugged into and matched with each other so that the control knob and the mounting piece are relatively fixed.

8. A fitness equipment, characterized in that: A control knob comprising any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The fitness equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fitness equipment comprises a mounting piece, which is detachably connected to a control knob and is provided with an arc-shaped slot, wherein the slot is provided with an opening whose diameter is smaller than the arc radius.

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