Wall switch with plectrum

Abstract

The utility model relates to a wall switch with a shifting piece, which comprises a shell, hardware installed in the shell, a swing rod for driving the hardware to be switched on and off, and a key for driving the swing rod to swing, the hardware comprises a first wiring terminal, a first connecting piece electrically connected with the first wiring terminal, a second wiring terminal, a second connecting piece electrically connected with the second wiring terminal, and a shifting piece in contact with the first connecting piece. The shifting piece is further in contact with the swing rod and can be driven by the swing rod to make contact with or be separated from the second connecting piece. According to the wall switch with the plectrum provided by the utility model, the plectrum is introduced, and the plectrum is kept in contact with the first connecting piece and can be driven by the swing rod, so that the plectrum is in contact with or separated from the second connecting piece, and brand new operation experience is brought to a user through a brand new designed plectrum mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of switches, and in particular to a wall switch with a paddle. Background Art

[0002] Although traditional wall switches meet basic electrical control needs in terms of functionality, they have gradually exposed some limitations and shortcomings with the development of technology and the diversification of user needs. For example, traditional push-type or rotary switches have a single operation method, lack of diversity and fun, and poor feedback feel, which leads to a decline in user experience during use, especially in smart home environments, where users often expect more diverse and intelligent interaction methods. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the utility model provides a wall switch with a paddle, which introduces the paddle. The paddle maintains contact with the first connecting piece and can be driven by a rocker rod to achieve contact or separation with the second connecting piece. The newly designed paddle mechanism brings a brand new operating experience to users.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A wall switch with a paddle comprises a shell, hardware installed on the shell, a swing rod for driving the hardware to switch on and off, and a button for driving the swing rod to swing. The hardware comprises a first terminal, a first connecting piece electrically connected to the first terminal, a second terminal, a second connecting piece electrically connected to the second terminal, and a paddle in contact with the first connecting piece. The paddle is also in contact with the swing rod and can be in contact with or separated from the second connecting piece under the drive of the swing rod.

[0006] The special feature is that a paddle is introduced, which keeps in contact with the first connecting piece and can be driven by the rocker to achieve contact with or separation from the second connecting piece.

[0007] Innovative operating mechanism: Traditional wall switches usually use direct push or rotation operation, while this design uses a lever-driven paddle mechanism to bring users a new operating experience. This mechanism is not only novel, but also has a smooth operating feel, which enhances the user's interactive experience.

[0008] Efficient on-off control: The design of the paddle allows it to accurately contact or separate with the second connecting piece under the drive of the rocker. This design ensures the fast response and accuracy of the switch operation and improves the efficiency of electrical control.

[0009] Simple internal structure: The single action of the rocker lever driving the paddle simplifies the internal mechanical structure of the switch, reduces the number of parts, reduces manufacturing costs, and also facilitates subsequent maintenance and repair.

[0010] Preferably, a paddle driving groove is dug at the bottom of the swing rod, and the paddle extends into the paddle driving groove.

[0011] The paddle drive slot design at the bottom of the swing arm allows the paddle to be inserted accurately into it. This close fit ensures that every key operation can be accurately transmitted to the paddle, thereby achieving accurate on and off of the hardware. This design reduces looseness and errors in mechanical transmission and improves the working accuracy of the switch. The interactive design between the paddle and the swing arm provides users with clear operational feedback. When the user presses the button, the force transmitted through the swing arm causes the paddle to move in the drive slot. This physical feedback allows the user to intuitively feel the state change of the switch, enhancing the experience of human-computer interaction.

[0012] Preferably, a hollow groove is dug at the bottom of the swing rod, the hollow groove is connected to the paddle driving groove, a spring is arranged in the hollow groove, and the paddle is in contact with the spring.

[0013] The hollow groove design at the bottom of the swing rod not only reduces the weight of the swing rod, but also provides space for the installation of the spring. The existence of the spring allows the paddle to be subjected to the elastic force of the spring when it deflects at a certain angle, and to stably contact or separate from the second connecting piece under the elastic force of the spring, thereby improving the reliability of the switch.

[0014] Preferably, the paddle includes a first contact portion contacting the first connecting piece, a second contact portion extending into the paddle driving groove, and a third contact portion contacting the second connecting piece.

[0015] The three contact parts of the paddle are designed to correspond to different functional requirements. The first contact part contacts the first connecting piece to ensure stable access to the power supply; the second contact part extends into the paddle drive slot to achieve effective linkage with the swing rod; the third contact part contacts or separates from the second connecting piece to complete the on-off control of the circuit.

[0016] Preferably, the second contact portion is in contact with a spring.

[0017] The direct contact design between the second contact part and the spring ensures the directness and efficiency of force transmission. When the user operates the button, the action of the swing arm will be quickly transmitted to the second contact part through the spring. The compression and release of the spring acts on the paddle, forming an efficient power transmission, making the switch more sensitive, rapid, stable and reliable, while greatly improving the tactile feedback.

[0018] Preferably, the second contact portion is located on the opposite side of the first contact portion.

[0019] The second contact portion is located on the opposite side of the first contact portion. This symmetrical layout helps to evenly distribute the force on the pick, thereby improving the overall strength and stability of the pick.

[0020] Preferably, the opening of the paddle driving slot is provided with a rounded corner.

[0021] The opening of the paddle drive slot is rounded, which reduces the friction resistance of the paddle when it swings in the paddle drive slot, making the paddle swing smoother. The rounded corners also help avoid scratches or jams that may be caused by sharp edges, ensuring smooth and reliable switch operation.

[0022] Preferably, the paddle driving groove is in an inverted V-shape, and a cross-section of the first contact portion is in a V-shape.

[0023] The paddle drive groove is in an inverted V shape. This design provides clear guidance and positioning for the movement of the paddle, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the paddle during the switching process. The inverted V-shaped notch allows the paddle to swing accurately along a predetermined path under the action of the swing rod, reducing the possibility of offset and misalignment, thereby improving the reliability of the switch. The cross-section of the first contact portion is in a V shape. This design makes it easier for the paddle to swing relative to the first connecting piece.

[0024] Preferably, the third contact portion is provided with a conductive contact.

[0025] The third contact portion is provided with conductive contacts, which are usually made of highly conductive materials, ensuring that the current can be quickly and losslessly transferred from the paddle to the second connecting piece, thereby improving the conductive efficiency and electrical performance of the switch.

[0026] Preferably, the shell includes a rear seat, a pressure plate, a bracket, and a frame. The middle area of ​​the frame is hollowed out. The bracket is made of metal and is recessed downward to form a structural reinforcement groove.

[0027] The bracket in the housing is made of metal and is concave downward to form a structural reinforcement groove. This design not only increases the structural strength of the bracket, but also improves the overall anti-deformation ability. The sturdiness of the metal bracket ensures that the switch is not easily deformed during long-term use and maintains the mechanical stability of the switch. The middle area of ​​the frame is hollowed out, which effectively reduces the weight of the switch.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0029] The utility model has a wall switch with a paddle, which is special in that a paddle is introduced, which keeps in contact with the first connecting piece and can be driven by a rocker bar to achieve contact or separation with the second connecting piece. Traditional wall switches usually adopt direct pressing or rotating operation, while this design brings a new operating experience to users through the paddle mechanism driven by a rocker bar. This mechanism is not only novel, but also has a smooth operating feel, which enhances the user's interactive experience. The design of the paddle allows it to accurately contact or separate with the second connecting piece under the drive of the rocker bar. This design ensures the rapid response and accuracy of the switch operation and improves the efficiency of electrical control. The single action of driving the paddle with a rocker bar simplifies the internal mechanical structure of the switch, reduces the number of parts, reduces the manufacturing cost, and also facilitates subsequent maintenance and repair. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of a wall switch with a paddle according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Magnified view of area A.

[0033] Figure 3 It is a partial structural diagram of a wall switch with a paddle according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a wall switch with a paddle from another perspective according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0035] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of a wall switch with a paddle according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0036] Figure 6 It is a partial enlarged view of a wall switch with a paddle according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0037] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional partial enlarged view of a wall switch with a paddle according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0039] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for which protection is sought, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0040] It should be noted that similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following figures, so once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the application product is usually placed when in use, or the orientation or position relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0041] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application may be combined with each other.

[0042] The technical solution in this application will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0043] The present embodiment provides a wall switch with a paddle, comprising a housing 100, a hardware 200 mounted on the housing 100, a swing rod 300 driving the hardware 200 to switch on and off, and a button 400 driving the swing rod 300 to swing, wherein the hardware 200 comprises a first terminal 210, a first connecting piece 220 electrically connected to the first terminal 210, a second terminal 230, a second connecting piece 240 electrically connected to the second terminal 230, and a paddle 250 contacting the first connecting piece 220, wherein the paddle 250 is also in contact with the swing rod 300 and can be in contact with or separated from the second connecting piece 240 under the drive of the swing rod 300. A rotating shaft is arranged in the middle of the button, and can swing up and down along the rotating shaft at an angle of 3.5° to drive the swing rod to swing.

[0044] The special feature is that a paddle 250 is introduced, the paddle 250 keeps in contact with the first connecting piece 220 and can be driven by the rocker 300 to achieve contact or separation with the second connecting piece 240 .

[0045] Innovative operating mechanism: Traditional wall switches usually adopt direct pressing or rotating operation, while this design brings a new operating experience to users through the paddle mechanism driven by the swing rod 300. This mechanism is not only novel, but also has a smooth operating feel, which enhances the user's interactive experience.

[0046] Efficient on-off control: The design of the paddle 250 allows it to accurately contact or separate with the second connecting piece 240 under the drive of the rocker 300. This design ensures the rapid response and accuracy of the switch operation and improves the efficiency of electrical control.

[0047] Simple internal structure: The single action of the rocker 300 driving the paddle 250 simplifies the internal mechanical structure of the switch, reduces the number of parts, reduces the manufacturing cost, and also facilitates subsequent maintenance and repair.

[0048] In this embodiment, a paddle driving groove 320 is dug at the bottom of the swing rod 300 , and the paddle 250 extends into the paddle driving groove 320 .

[0049] The design of the paddle drive slot 320 at the bottom of the swing rod 300 allows the paddle 250 to be inserted accurately into it. This close fit ensures that each operation of the button 400 can be accurately transmitted to the paddle 250, thereby achieving accurate on and off of the hardware 200. This design reduces looseness and errors in mechanical transmission and improves the working accuracy of the switch. The interactive design between the paddle 250 and the swing rod 300 provides users with clear operational feedback. When the user presses the button 400, the force transmitted through the swing rod 300 causes the paddle 250 to move in the drive slot. This physical feedback allows the user to intuitively feel the state change of the switch, enhancing the experience of human-computer interaction.

[0050] In this embodiment, a hollow groove 310 is further dug at the bottom of the swing rod 300 . The hollow groove 310 is connected to the paddle driving groove 320 . A spring 311 is disposed in the hollow groove 310 , and the paddle 250 is in contact with the spring 311 .

[0051] The hollow groove 310 design at the bottom of the swing rod 300 not only reduces the weight of the swing rod 300, but also provides space for the installation of the spring 311. The existence of the spring 311 enables the paddle 250 to be subjected to the elastic force of the spring 311 when it deflects at a certain angle, and to stably contact or separate from the second connecting piece 240 under the elastic force of the spring 311, thereby improving the reliability of the switch.

[0052] In this embodiment, the paddle 250 includes a first contact portion 251 contacting the first connecting piece 220 , a second contact portion 252 extending into the paddle driving slot 320 , and a third contact portion 253 contacting the second connecting piece 240 .

[0053] The three contact parts of the paddle 250 are designed to correspond to different functional requirements. The first contact part 251 contacts the first connecting piece 220 to ensure stable access to the power supply; the second contact part 252 extends into the paddle driving slot 320 to achieve effective linkage with the swing rod 300; the third contact part 253 contacts or separates from the second connecting piece 240 to complete the on-off control of the circuit.

[0054] In this embodiment, the second contact portion 252 contacts the spring 311 .

[0055] The direct contact design between the second contact portion 252 and the spring 311 ensures direct and efficient force transmission. When the user operates the button 400, the movement of the swing rod 300 is quickly transmitted to the second contact portion 252 through the spring 311. The compression and release of the spring 311 acts on the paddle 250, forming an efficient power transmission, making the switch more sensitive, rapid, stable and reliable.

[0056] In this embodiment, the second contact portion 252 is located at an opposite side of the first contact portion 251 .

[0057] The second contact portion 252 is located on the opposite side of the first contact portion 251 . This symmetrical layout helps to evenly distribute the force on the paddle 250 , thereby improving the overall strength and stability of the paddle 250 .

[0058] In this embodiment, the opening of the paddle driving slot 320 is provided with a rounded corner.

[0059] The opening of the paddle drive slot 320 is provided with a rounded corner, which reduces the friction resistance of the paddle 250 when it swings in the paddle drive slot 320, making the paddle 250 swing more smoothly. The rounded corner also helps to avoid scratches or jams that may be caused by sharp edges, ensuring the smoothness and reliability of the switch operation.

[0060] In this embodiment, the paddle driving groove 320 is in an inverted V-shape, and the cross-section of the first contact portion 251 is in a V-shape.

[0061] The paddle driving groove 320 is in an inverted V shape. This design provides clear guidance and positioning for the movement of the paddle 250, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the paddle 250 during the switching process. The inverted V-shaped notch allows the paddle 250 to swing accurately along a predetermined path under the action of the swing rod 300, reducing the possibility of offset and misalignment, thereby improving the reliability of the switch. The cross-section of the first contact portion 251 is in a V shape. This design makes it easier for the paddle 250 to swing relative to the first connecting piece 220.

[0062] In this embodiment, the third contact portion 253 is provided with a conductive contact.

[0063] The third contact portion 253 is provided with conductive contacts, which are usually made of highly conductive materials, ensuring that the current can be quickly and losslessly transmitted from the paddle 250 to the second connecting piece 240, thereby improving the conductive efficiency and electrical performance of the switch.

[0064] In this embodiment, the housing 100 includes a rear seat 110, a pressure plate 120, a bracket 130, and a frame 140. The middle area of ​​the frame 140 is hollowed out. The bracket 130 is made of metal and is recessed downward to form a structural reinforcement groove.

[0065] The bracket 130 in the housing 100 is made of metal and is concave downward to form a structural reinforcement groove. This design not only increases the structural strength of the bracket 130, but also improves the overall anti-deformation ability. The firmness of the metal bracket 130 ensures that the switch is not easily deformed during long-term use and maintains the mechanical stability of the switch. The middle area of ​​the frame 140 is a hollow design, which effectively reduces the weight of the switch.

[0066] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated 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 that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wall switch with a paddle, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell, hardware installed on the shell, a rocker arm driving the hardware to switch on and off, and a button driving the rocker arm to swing. The hardware comprises a first terminal, a first connecting piece electrically connected to the first terminal, a second terminal, a second connecting piece electrically connected to the second terminal, and a paddle contacting the first connecting piece. The paddle also contacts the rocker arm and can contact or separate from the second connecting piece under the drive of the rocker arm.

2. The wall switch with a paddle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A paddle driving groove is dug at the bottom of the swing rod, and the paddle extends into the paddle driving groove.

3. The wall switch with a paddle according to claim 2, characterized in that: A hollow groove is also dug at the bottom of the swing rod, the hollow groove is connected to the paddle driving groove, a spring is arranged in the hollow groove, and the paddle is in contact with the spring.

4. The wall switch with a paddle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The paddle includes a first contact portion contacting the first connecting piece, a second contact portion extending into the paddle driving groove, and a third contact portion contacting the second connecting piece.

5. The wall switch with a paddle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second contact portion contacts a spring.

6. The wall switch with a paddle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second contact portion is located at an opposite side of the first contact portion.

7. The wall switch with a paddle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opening of the paddle driving slot is provided with a rounded corner.

8. The wall switch with a paddle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The paddle driving groove is in an inverted V shape, and the cross section of the first contact portion is in a V shape.

9. The wall switch with a paddle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third contact portion is provided with a conductive contact.

10. The wall switch with a paddle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell comprises a rear seat, a pressure plate, a bracket and a frame. The middle area of ​​the frame is hollowed out. The bracket is made of metal and is concave downward to form a structural reinforcement groove.

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