Smart watch and switch structure thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent watch and a switch structure thereof, the switch structure comprises a button, a connecting piece, an induction piece and a housing, a screen is installed on one side surface of the housing, and the induction piece is installed inside the housing and is electrically connected with the screen; the key is installed on the shell and at least partially exposed out of the shell. A plurality of connecting pieces are arranged; wherein the plurality of connecting pieces are connected with the key and located between the key and the induction piece, and the key can move relative to the induction piece so as to drive the plurality of connecting pieces to trigger the induction piece to start the screen; or the single connecting piece is driven to trigger the sensing piece for switching the screen. Compared with the prior art, the multiple connecting pieces are arranged at different positions of the key, the key drives the multiple connecting pieces to touch and press the sensing piece at the same time, and the startup function is achieved; and the connecting pieces at different positions can be driven to touch and press the sensing piece to realize a screen switching function, so that a user does not need to touch the screen by hands to switch the screen during use, and the screen is prevented from being polluted by hand stains and damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of smart watches, and in particular to a smart watch and a switch structure thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, intelligent devices have greatly enriched people's lives and improved the quality and efficiency of life. Smart watches, as a portable computing device worn on the wrist, not only display time, but also provide a variety of intelligent functions, such as monitoring heart rate and sleep quality, and can receive notifications such as calls and text messages. They are deeply loved by everyone.

[0003] Existing smart watches usually adopt a touch screen structure. When using them, users need to touch the screen with their hands to switch interfaces. Sometimes, there are water stains or sweat stains on the hands of users, which can easily contaminate the screen, and moisture may penetrate the screen, causing damage to the screen or internal circuit breakage. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a smart watch and a switch structure thereof, which can realize the screen switching function without touching the screen.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A switch structure includes a button, a connector, a sensing member and a shell, wherein there are multiple connectors, which are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the button; the sensing member is used to be electrically connected to a screen; the sensing member is installed inside the shell, the button is installed on the shell and at least partially exposed from the shell, and the shell is used to install the screen; wherein multiple connectors are connected to the button and are located between the button and the sensing member, and the button can move relative to the sensing member to drive multiple connectors to trigger the sensing member for starting the screen; or drive a single connector to trigger the sensing member for switching the screen.

[0007] As one of the implementation modes, the shell is provided with a key slot, the button is movably arranged in the key slot, the sensing element is installed inside the shell and arranged opposite to the key slot, and the connecting element partially extends into the key slot and is connected to the button.

[0008] As one implementation manner, the key includes an inner side surface and an outer side surface, the outer side surface protrudes from the outer surface of the shell, and the inner side surface is spaced apart from the bottom of the key slot.

[0009] As one of the embodiments, the shell also has a limiting groove, the connecting member is located in the limiting groove, and both ends extend out from the limiting groove respectively; along the length direction of the connecting member, the limiting groove includes a first groove and a second groove that are connected to each other, the groove width of the first groove is greater than the groove width of the second groove, and a first step portion is formed at the connection between the first groove and the second groove, and the connecting member is at least partially used to abut against the first step portion.

[0010] As one of the embodiments, along the length direction of the connecting member, the limiting groove includes a third groove, the third groove is connected to the end of the second groove away from the first groove, the groove width of the third groove is smaller than the groove width of the second groove, and a second step portion is formed at the connection between the second groove and the third groove, and the connecting member is at least partially used to abut against the second step portion.

[0011] As one embodiment, the connecting member includes a movable portion and an abutting portion, the abutting portion is located in the limiting groove and abuts against the first step portion and the second step portion, the movable portion passes through the abutting portion, and its opposite ends extend from the abutting portion respectively.

[0012] As one of the implementation modes, the shell is further provided with a through groove, which connects the key and the sensing member respectively, and the key at least partially passes through the through groove and elastically abuts against the sensing member.

[0013] As one embodiment, the button includes a panel and a pad, the pad is provided with an installation groove, the panel is arranged in the installation groove, the connecting piece extends into the installation groove and abuts against the panel, the pad passes through the through groove and is used to elastically abut against the sensing piece.

[0014] As one embodiment, the pad includes a main body and a supporting portion. The main body is provided with a mounting groove. The supporting portion is connected to a side of the main body facing the sensing element. The supporting portion passes through the through groove and is used to elastically abut against the sensing element.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide a smart watch, comprising the switch structure and a screen in any of the above embodiments, wherein the screen is mounted on the housing and electrically connected to the sensing element.

[0016] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that: the embodiment of the present application provides a smart watch and its switch structure, the switch structure includes a button, a connector, a sensor and a shell, the screen is installed on one side of the shell, the sensor is installed inside the shell and is electrically connected to the screen; the button is installed on the shell and at least partially exposed from the shell. There are multiple connectors, and the multiple connectors are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the button; wherein the multiple connectors are connected to the button and are located between the button and the sensor, and the button can move relative to the sensor to drive the multiple connectors to trigger the sensor for starting the screen; or drive a single connector to trigger the sensor for switching the screen. Compared with the prior art, the present application sets multiple connectors at different positions of the button, and the button can drive multiple connectors to touch and press the sensor at the same time to realize the power-on function; and can also drive the connectors at different positions to touch and press the sensor to realize the screen switching function, so that when the user uses it, there is no need to touch the screen with his hands to switch the screen, so as to avoid hand stains from contaminating the screen and causing screen damage. The smart watch adopting this switch structure can control the function display on different screens by pressing the button, which is more convenient to use, simple to operate, and reduces the risk of screen damage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a smart watch according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0018] Figure 2 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a smart watch according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A in the enlarged view;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of an exploded view of the parts of a smart watch according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0021] Figure numerals: 1. button; 2. connector; 3. sensor; 4. shell; 11. panel; 12. pad; 13. outer side; 14. inner side; 121. main body; 122. supporting part; 123. mounting groove; 21. movable part; 22. abutting part; 41. key slot; 42. limiting slot; 43. through slot; 421. first slot; 422. second slot; 423. third slot; 424. first step portion; 425. second step portion; 10. screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In the present invention, the terms "disposed", "provided with", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] The orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "radial", "circumferential", etc. are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0024] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0025] In addition, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings in addition to indicating orientation or positional relationship. For example, the term "on" may also be used to express a certain dependency or connection relationship in some cases. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0027] See also Figure 1 An embodiment of the present application provides a smart watch, including a switch structure and a screen 10, wherein the switch structure is connected to the screen 10 and is used to start or switch the screen 10.

[0028] Specifically, the switch structure includes a button 1, a connector 2, a sensor 3 and a housing 4. The screen 10 is mounted on one side of the housing 4. The sensor 3 is mounted inside the housing 4 and is electrically connected to the screen 10. The button 1 is mounted on the housing 4 and at least partially exposed from the housing 4. There are multiple connectors 2, which are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the button 1. The multiple connectors 2 are connected to the button 1 and are located between the button 1 and the sensor 3. The button 1 can move relative to the sensor 3 to drive the multiple connectors 2 to trigger the sensor 3 to start the screen 10, or drive a single connector 2 to trigger the sensor 3 to switch the screen 10.

[0029] It should be noted that the screen 10 of the smart watch can not only be used to display time, but also integrates multiple functions, such as notification display, health monitoring, navigation, applications, etc. During use, the user controls the corresponding functions by switching the screen 10.

[0030] In actual application, the screen 10 is mounted on the housing 4, and electrical components such as the sensing element 3 and the circuit board are arranged inside the housing 4. The screen 10 is electrically connected to the electrical components, and the button 1 is installed on the side of the housing 4 as a physical switch and exposed from the housing 4 for the user to press. In the prior art, the button 1 is usually used as a physical switch for controlling the power state of the smart watch. For example, when the user needs to turn on the screen 10, that is, when the smart watch is turned on, the user presses and holds the button 1, and the button 1 touches the pressure sensing element 3 through the connecting piece 2, which actually sends a power-on signal to the circuit board inside the smart watch. When the circuit board detects this signal, it starts to supply power to the various components of the smart watch. At this time, the screen 10 will be lit, and the smart watch is turned on.

[0031] In the present application, multiple connectors 2, usually two connectors 2, are arranged between the button 1 and the sensing member 3. Along the length direction of the button 1, the two connectors 2 can be arranged at the upper and lower parts of the button 1 respectively. At this time, the button 1 is configured as multiple physical switches to realize different functions. When the user presses different positions on the button 1, the button 1 drives the connectors 2 at different positions to touch the pressure sensing member 3 respectively, so as to realize the function of switching the screen 10. For example, when the user presses the upper part of the button 1, the upper connector 2 touches the pressure sensing member 3, so that the screen 10 slides upward. When the user presses the lower part of the button 1, the lower connector 2 touches the pressure sensing member 3, so that the screen 10 slides downward. At the same time, the user can press the middle part of the button 1 or the entire button 1, so that the two connectors 2 touch the pressure sensing member 3 at the same time, so as to realize the above-mentioned power-on function.

[0032] It should be noted that the upper and lower parts of button 1 usually refer to the side close to the strap when wearing a smart watch as the lower part of button 1, and the side away from the strap as the upper part of button 1.

[0033] It is understandable that the button 1 in modern electronic devices is configured as a physical switch. Through hardware programming, the button 1 performs different functions. When the button 1 is pressed in different ways, the button 1 sends different electrical signals to the circuit board to achieve specific functions.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the present application sets multiple connectors 2 at different positions of the button 1. The button 1 can simultaneously drive the multiple connectors 2 to touch the pressure sensing parts 3 to realize the power-on function; it can also drive the connectors 2 at different positions to touch the pressure sensing parts 3 to realize the screen switching function. In this way, when using, the user does not need to touch the screen 10 with his hands to switch the screen 10, avoiding hand stains from contaminating the screen 10 and causing damage to the screen 10. With a smart watch using this switch structure, you only need to press the button 1 to control the function display on different screens 10, which is more convenient to use, simple to operate, and reduces the risk of damage to the screen 10.

[0035] See again Figure 1 The shell 4 is provided with a key slot 41, the button 1 is movably arranged in the key slot 41, the sensor 3 is installed inside the shell 4 and arranged opposite to the key slot 41, and the connecting member 2 partially extends into the key slot 41 and is connected to the button 1.

[0036] In actual application, a key slot 41 is provided on a side of the shell 4 adjacent to the screen 10, and the button 1 can be movably arranged in the key slot 41. Specifically, the button 1 can move in the key slot 41. When the button 1 is pressed, the button 1 moves toward the inside of the shell 4 to drive the connecting part 2 to move toward the direction close to the sensing part 3, so that the connecting part 2 touches the sensing part 3 to send an electrical signal to realize the function of turning on the power or cutting the screen.

[0037] See also Figure 3 The key 1 includes an inner side surface 14 and an outer side surface 13 . The outer side surface 13 protrudes from the outer surface of the shell 4 . The inner side surface 14 is spaced apart from the bottom of the key slot 41 .

[0038] In actual use, when the user needs to start the smart watch in a blind field, the outer side surface 13 of the button 1 protrudes from the outer surface of the housing 4, so that the user can confirm the position of the button 1 and press the button 1 accurately, thereby improving the convenience of using the smart watch. At the same time, the inner side surface 14 of the button 1 is spaced from the bottom of the key slot 41, and this space provides a space for the button 1 to move, thereby realizing the function of the button 1 moving in the key slot 41.

[0039] See again Figure 3The shell 4 is also provided with a limiting groove 42, the connecting member 2 is located in the limiting groove 42, and both ends extend out from the limiting groove 42 respectively; along the length direction of the connecting member 2, the limiting groove 42 includes a first groove 421 and a second groove 422 which are connected to each other, the groove width of the first groove 421 is greater than the groove width of the second groove 422, and a first step portion 424 is formed at the connection between the first groove 421 and the second groove 422, and the connecting member 2 is at least partially used to abut against the first step portion 424.

[0040] In order to prevent the connecting member 2 from crushing the sensing member 3, the shell 4 is further provided with a limiting groove 42, and a first step portion 424 is provided inside the limiting groove 42. The first step portion 424 is used to abut against the connecting member 2. On the one hand, it is convenient for the rapid positioning and installation of the connecting member 2, and on the other hand, it can prevent the connecting member 2 from moving too deep and crushing the sensing member 3. At the same time, it can prevent the user from pressing too hard, causing the connecting member 2 to press on the sensing member 3 with a large force, resulting in damage to the sensing member 3.

[0041] See again Figure 3 Along the length direction of the connecting member 2, the limiting groove 42 also includes a third groove 423, the third groove 423 is connected to the end of the second groove 422 away from the first groove 421, the groove width of the third groove 423 is smaller than the groove width of the second groove 422, and a second step portion 425 is formed at the connection between the second groove 422 and the third groove 423, and the connecting member 2 is at least partially used to abut against the second step portion 425.

[0042] The limiting groove 42 is also provided with a second step portion 425, and the second step portion 425 is also used to abut against the connecting member 2, further limiting the connecting member 2 from contacting the pressure sensing member 3 with a large force, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the smart watch.

[0043] It can be understood that a certain interval is provided between the connecting member 2 and the first step portion 424 and the second step portion 425 to facilitate the movement of the connecting member 2. When the connecting member 2 moves to the touch pressure sensing member 3, the first step portion 424 and the second step portion 425 abut against the connecting member 2 to prevent the connecting member 2 from crushing the sensing member 3.

[0044] See also Figure 3 In one embodiment, the connecting member 2 may include a movable portion 21 and an abutting portion 22, the abutting portion 22 is located in the limiting groove 42 and abuts against the first step portion 424 and the second step portion 425, the movable portion 21 is passed through the abutting portion 22, and its opposite ends extend out from the abutting portion 22 respectively.

[0045] In actual application, the movable part 21 passes through the abutting part 22, one end of the movable part 21 is connected to the button 1, and the other end is used to connect to the sensing element 3. When the user presses the button 1, the button 1 presses the movable part 21, so that the movable part 21 moves relative to the abutting part 22, and the movable part 21 touches the sensing element 3 to realize the function of turning on or cutting the screen. It can be understood that in this embodiment, the function of the limit groove 42 is mainly to facilitate the rapid installation and positioning of the abutting part 22.

[0046] See again Figure 3 The housing 4 is further provided with a through slot 43 , which respectively connects the key 1 and the sensor 3 . The key 1 at least partially passes through the through slot 43 and elastically abuts against the sensor 3 .

[0047] The through groove 43 can be set at the symmetrical center of multiple connecting parts 2. The through groove 43 is mainly used to allow at least part of the button 1 to pass through, so that the button 1 and the sensing part 3 can be elastically abutted. In this way, when the user releases the button 1, the button 1 returns to its original position through its own elastic force to push the connecting part 2 and the sensing part 3 to separate.

[0048] See also Figure 4 The button 1 includes a panel 11 and a pad 12. The pad 12 is provided with a mounting groove 123. The panel 11 is arranged in the mounting groove 123. The connecting member 2 extends into the mounting groove 123 and abuts against the panel 11. The pad 12 passes through the through groove 43 and is used to elastically abut against the sensor 3.

[0049] In actual application, the pad 12 is installed in the key slot 41 and is spaced apart from the key slot 41. The pad 12 is provided with a mounting slot 123, and the panel 11 is installed in the mounting slot 123. The pad 12 is mainly used for elastically abutting against the sensing element 3, so the pad 12 can be made of elastic material, such as silicone or soft glue; the panel 11 is mainly used for users to press, so the panel 11 is made of hard material, such as hard plastic or metal, so that users can feel better and it is more durable.

[0050] See again Figure 4 The pad 12 includes a main body 121 and a supporting portion 122 . The main body 121 is provided with a mounting groove 123 . The supporting portion 122 is connected to a side of the main body 121 facing the sensing element 3 . The supporting portion 122 passes through the through groove 43 and is used to elastically abut against the sensing element 3 .

[0051] The main body 121 and the supporting portion 122 can adopt an integral molding structure or a split structure. The main body 121 is provided with an installation groove 123, and the panel 11 is installed in the installation groove 123. The side of the main body 121 close to the sensing member 3 is connected with the supporting portion 122. The connecting member 2 can be connected to the main body 121 or to the panel 11; the supporting portion 122 is in contact with the sensing member 3. When the user presses the panel 11, the panel 11 pushes the main body 121 to move inward, and the supporting portion 122 is elastically compressed to accumulate elastic potential energy. After the user releases the panel 11, the supporting portion 122 releases the elastic potential energy and pushes the main body 121 to move away from the sensing member 3, so that the connecting member 2 is separated from the sensing member 3, and the button 1 returns to its initial position.

[0052] At the same time, since the first step portion 424 and the second step portion 425 are respectively abutted against the connecting member 2, when the user presses the button 1, the first step portion 424 and the second step portion 425 limit the travel length of the connecting member 2, and thus also limit the compression length of the abutting portion 122, so as to avoid the abutting portion 122 being compressed beyond its own elastic limit, causing the abutting portion 122 to be permanently deformed, and the button 1 cannot be restored to its initial position, thereby rendering the smart watch unusable.

[0053] Different from the prior art, the embodiment of the present application provides a smart watch and a switch structure thereof, wherein the switch structure comprises a button 1, a connector 2, a sensor 3 and a housing 4, wherein a screen 10 is mounted on one side of the housing 4, and the sensor 3 is mounted inside the housing 4 and electrically connected to the screen 10; the button 1 is mounted on the housing 4 and at least partially exposed from the housing 4. There are multiple connectors 2, and the multiple connectors 2 are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the button 1; wherein the multiple connectors 2 are connected to the button 1 and are located between the button 1 and the sensor 3, and the button 1 can move relative to the sensor 3 to drive the multiple connectors 2 to trigger the sensor 3, so as to start the screen 10; or drive a single connector 2 to trigger the sensor 3, so as to switch the screen 10. Compared with the prior art, the present application sets multiple connectors 2 at different positions of the button 1. The button 1 can simultaneously drive the multiple connectors 2 to touch the pressure sensing parts 3 to realize the power-on function; it can also drive the connectors 2 at different positions to touch the pressure sensing parts 3 to realize the screen switching function. In this way, when using, the user does not need to touch the screen 10 with his hands to switch the screen 10, avoiding hand stains from contaminating the screen 10 and causing damage to the screen 10. With a smart watch using this switch structure, you only need to press the button 1 to control the function display on different screens 10, which is more convenient to use, simple to operate, and reduces the risk of damage to the screen 10.

[0054] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present application. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A switch structure, characterized in that: include: Button(1); A connecting member (2), wherein the connecting members (2) are multiple in number, and the multiple connecting members (2) are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the key (1); A sensing element (3) for electrically connecting to a screen (10); A housing (4), the sensing element (3) being mounted inside the housing (4), the button (1) being mounted on the housing (4) and at least partially exposed from the housing (4), and the housing (4) being used for mounting a screen (10); Wherein, a plurality of the connecting members (2) are connected to the button (1) and are located between the button (1) and the sensing member (3); the button (1) can move relative to the sensing member (3) to drive a plurality of the connecting members (2) to trigger the sensing member (3) for starting the screen (10); or drive a single connecting member (2) to trigger the sensing member (3) for switching the screen (10).

2. The switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (4) is provided with a key slot (41), the button (1) is movably arranged in the key slot (41), the sensing element (3) is installed inside the housing (4) and arranged opposite to the key slot (41), and the connecting element (2) partially extends into the key slot (41) and is connected to the button (1).

3. The switch structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The key (1) comprises an inner side surface (14) and an outer side surface (13); the outer side surface (13) protrudes from the outer surface of the shell (4); and the inner side surface (14) is spaced apart from the bottom of the key slot (41).

4. The switch structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shell (4) is further provided with a limiting groove (42), the connecting member (2) is located in the limiting groove (42), and both ends extend out of the limiting groove (42); along the length direction of the connecting member (2), the limiting groove (42) comprises a first groove (421) and a second groove (422) which are connected to each other, the groove width of the first groove (421) is greater than the groove width of the second groove (422), a first step portion (424) is formed at the connection between the first groove (421) and the second groove (422), and the connecting member (2) is at least partially used to abut against the first step portion (424).

5. The switch structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: Along the length direction of the connecting member (2), the limiting groove (42) includes a third groove (423), the third groove (423) is connected to an end of the second groove (422) away from the first groove (421), the groove width of the third groove (423) is smaller than the groove width of the second groove (422), and a second step portion (425) is formed at the connection between the second groove (422) and the third groove (423), and the connecting member (2) is at least partially used to abut against the second step portion (425).

6. The switch structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting member (2) comprises a movable portion (21) and an abutting portion (22); the abutting portion (22) is located in the limiting groove (42) and abuts against the first step portion (424) and the second step portion (425); the movable portion (21) is passed through the abutting portion (22), and its opposite ends extend out from the abutting portion (22) respectively.

7. The switch structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing (4) is further provided with a through slot (43), wherein the through slot (43) is connected to the button (1) and the sensing element (3) respectively; the button (1) at least partially passes through the through slot (43) and elastically abuts against the sensing element (3).

8. The switch structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The button (1) comprises a panel (11) and a pad (12); the pad (12) is provided with a mounting groove (123); the panel (11) is arranged in the mounting groove (123); the connecting member (2) extends into the mounting groove (123) and abuts against the panel (11); the pad (12) passes through the through groove (43) and is used to elastically abut against the sensing member (3).

9. The switch structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The pad (12) comprises a main body (121) and a supporting portion (122); the main body (121) is provided with the mounting groove (123); the supporting portion (122) is connected to a side of the main body (121) facing the sensing component (3); the supporting portion (122) passes through the through groove (43) and is used for elastically contacting the sensing component (3).

10. A smart watch, characterized in that: It comprises the switch structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and a screen (10), wherein the screen (10) is mounted on the housing (4) and is electrically connected to the induction element (3).

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