Waterproof rocker switch
By adopting a waterproof structure in the rocker switch, including a waterproof cover, a clamp, a locking ring block and a sealing ring block, the problem of water entering the rocker switch caused by a short circuit in a humid environment is solved, and the waterproof effect and safety of the switch are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422090677.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-27
AI Technical Summary
The rocker switch is prone to water entering and causing short circuit accidents in humid environments.
The waterproof structure is adopted, including a waterproof cover, a clamp, a locking ring block and a sealing ring block. By connecting the waterproof cover with the shell, the locking ring block and the sealing ring block are combined to form an elastic sealing effect to prevent water from entering.
Effectively prevent water from entering the rocker switch, improving the safety and reliability of the switch in humid environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of toggle switches, and in particular to a waterproof toggle switch. Background Art
[0002] A toggle switch is a power control component widely used in various electronic devices.
[0003] In a related art toggle switch, it includes a housing. One end of the housing is provided with a receiving groove, and a button is rotatably connected in the receiving groove, and there is a gap between the button and the inner wall of the receiving groove.
[0004] When the toggle switch is applied in a humid environment, water easily enters the toggle switch through the gap, resulting in a short - circuit accident of the switch. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to improve the safety of the toggle switch during use, this application provides a waterproof toggle switch.
[0006] A waterproof toggle switch provided by this application adopts the following technical solutions:
[0007] A waterproof toggle switch includes a housing. A receiving groove is provided on one side of the housing. A button structure is arranged in the receiving groove. A fixed ring block is arranged on the circumferential side surface of the housing. A waterproof structure is arranged on the housing; the waterproof structure includes a waterproof cover, a clamping block arranged on the side surface of the housing, and a locking ring block sleeved outside the housing. The waterproof cover is provided with a storage groove for inserting the button structure and the fixed ring block. The inner wall of the storage groove is provided with an elastic sealing ring block. The sealing ring block is located on the side of the fixed ring block facing the clamping block. One end of the locking ring block abuts against the sealing ring block, and the other end of the locking ring block abuts against the clamping block.
[0008] By adopting the above - mentioned technical solution, first install the waterproof cover on the housing from the side of the housing provided with the receiving groove, and then install the locking ring block on the housing from the side of the housing away from the receiving groove, so that the locking ring block moves between the clamping block and the sealing ring block, and the sealing ring block and the fixed ring block fix the sealing ring block, that is, the waterproof cover is fixedly connected to the housing, making the toggle switch have a waterproof effect, preventing water from entering the receiving groove when the toggle switch is in use, and improving the safety of the toggle switch during use; the clamping block is provided to limit the locking ring block, making the locking ring block not easily separated from the housing.
[0009] Optionally, a limiting ring block is arranged on the side of the locking ring block away from the clamping block.
[0010] By adopting the above - mentioned technical solution, the limiting ring block limits the waterproof cover, making the waterproof cover not easily move.
[0011] Optionally, the opening of the limiting ring block gradually increases in a direction away from the locking ring block.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, during the process of installing the locking ring block onto the housing, the waterproof cover enters the limiting ring block, and the waterproof cover contacts the inner wall of the limiting ring block. As the locking ring block continues to move towards the fixed ring block, the inner wall inclined surface of the limiting ring block guides the waterproof cover to adjust the position of the waterproof cover until the waterproof cover abuts against the locking ring block.
[0013] Optionally, a first through hole and a second through hole are formed in the bottom wall of the accommodating groove. A first pin and a second pin are inserted through the first through hole. A moving contact piece is arranged on one side of the first pin facing the button structure, and the button structure can drive the moving contact piece to contact / separate from the second pin.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the button structure drives the moving contact piece to swing. When the moving contact piece contacts the second pin, the first pin and the second pin are connected. Conversely, the first pin and the second pin are disconnected.
[0015] Optionally, a first limiting portion and a first clamping portion are arranged on the first pin. The end surface of the first limiting portion facing the first clamping portion abuts against the bottom wall of the accommodating groove, and one side of the first clamping portion facing the first limiting portion abuts against the outer surface of the housing.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the first pin is inserted into the first through hole, and the first pin can be locked by the first limiting portion and the first clamping portion, so that the first pin cannot move along the axial direction of the first through hole.
[0017] Optionally, the accommodating groove includes two first fixing surfaces. First limiting strips are arranged on the end surfaces of the two first fixing surfaces close to each other. Two limiting blocks are arranged on the end surfaces of the two first limiting strips close to each other. The first limiting portion is located between the two limiting blocks.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting blocks are arranged to guide the first limiting portion.
[0019] Optionally, the button structure includes a button body rotatably connected in the accommodating groove. A first installation groove is formed on one side of the button body facing the moving contact piece. A driving rod for abutting against the moving contact piece is arranged in the first installation groove. A second installation groove is formed in the bottom wall of the first installation groove. A spring in a compressed state is arranged in the second installation groove. One end of the spring abuts against the driving rod, and the other end of the spring abuts against the bottom wall of the second installation groove.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the spring applies a force to the driving rod, so that the driving rod always abuts against the moving contact piece. As the button body rotates, the moving contact piece can be driven to swing on the first pin.
[0021] Optionally, a second limiting strip and a third limiting strip are provided on the first fixing surface. The first limiting strip is located between the second limiting strip and the third limiting strip, and both the second limiting strip and the third limiting strip are located on the rotation path of the button body.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, both the second limiting strip and the third limiting strip have a limiting effect. When the button body abuts against the second limiting strip / the third limiting strip, the button body can be limited to prevent the button body from continuing to rotate.
[0023] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0024] 1. First, install the waterproof cover on the housing from the side of the housing provided with the accommodation groove, and then install the locking ring block on the housing from the side of the housing away from the accommodation groove, so that the locking ring block moves between the clamping block and the sealing ring block, and the sealing ring block and the fixing ring block fix the sealing ring block, that is, the waterproof cover is fixedly connected to the housing, so that the rocker switch has a waterproof effect, preventing water from entering the accommodation groove when the rocker switch is in use, and improving the safety of the rocker switch when in use; the clamping block is provided to limit the locking ring block, making it difficult for the locking ring block to separate from the housing;
[0025] 2. The first clamping portion and the first limiting portion are provided on the first lead, making it difficult for the housing and the first lead to separate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.
[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the present application;
[0028] Figure 2 is along Figure 1 the cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in
[0029] Figure 3 is an exploded view highlighting the relationship between the housing and the button body;
[0030] Figure 4 is an exploded view highlighting the relationship between the waterproof structure and the housing.
[0031] Reference numerals: 1, housing; 11, fixed ring block; 12, receiving groove; 121, first fixed surface; 122, second fixed surface; 13, first through hole; 14, second through hole; 15, first limiting strip; 151, rotating hole; 152, limiting block; 16, second limiting strip; 17, third limiting strip; 18, elastic strip; 2, button structure; 21, button body; 211, rotating shaft; 212, first installation groove; 213, second installation groove; 22, spring; 23, driving rod; 3, waterproof structure; 31, waterproof cover; 311, storage groove; 312, sealing ring block; 32, locking ring block; 321, limiting ring block; 33, clamping block; 4, first pin; 41, first clamping portion; 42, first limiting portion; 5, second pin; 51, second clamping portion; 52, second limiting portion; 6, moving contact piece. Detailed implementation manners
[0032] The following further elaborates on this application Figures 1-4 with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0033] This embodiment discloses a waterproof rocker switch. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , a waterproof rocker switch includes a housing 1, a button structure 2, a waterproof structure 3, a first pin 4, a second pin 5, and a moving contact piece 6.
[0034] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , a fixed ring block 11 is fixedly connected to the circumferential side surface of the housing 1. A receiving groove 12 is formed at one end of the housing 1, and a first through hole 13 and a second through hole 14 are formed in the bottom wall of the receiving groove 12. The inner wall of the receiving groove 12 includes two first fixed surfaces 121 and two second fixed surfaces 122, and the two first fixed surfaces 121 are arranged opposite to each other, and the two second fixed surfaces 122 are arranged opposite to each other.
[0035] Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , first limiting strips 15 are fixedly connected to both of the two first fixed surfaces 121. Rotating holes 151 are formed on the end faces of the two first limiting strips 15 close to each other. Two limiting blocks 152 are fixedly connected to the end faces of the two first limiting strips 15 close to each other, and the two limiting blocks 152 are horizontally distributed. The first through hole 13 is located between the two limiting blocks 152.
[0036] Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the first pin 4 is inserted into the first through hole 13. A first limiting portion 42 is fixedly connected to the end face of the first pin 4 facing the first fixed surface 121, and the first limiting portion 42 is located between the two limiting blocks 152. The first limiting portion 42 abuts against the bottom wall of the receiving groove 12.
[0037] Refer to Figure 2And Figure 3 On the end surface of the first pin 4 facing one of the second fixing surfaces 122, a first clamping portion 41 is fixedly connected. The first clamping portion 41 is located outside the housing 1. One side of the first clamping portion 41 facing the first limiting portion 42 abuts against the outer surface of the housing 1. The first clamping portion 41 and the first limiting portion 42 cooperate to connect the first pin 4 to the housing 1.
[0038] Refer to Figure 2 And Figure 3 On both of the second fixing surfaces 122, second limiting strips 16 are fixedly connected. The second pin 5 is inserted through the second through hole 14. The second pin 5 is inserted through the second through hole 14, and on the end surface of the second pin 5 facing the second fixing surface 122, a second limiting portion 52 is fixedly connected. The second limiting portion 52 is located between the second limiting strip 16 and the second fixing surface 122.
[0039] Refer to Figure 2 And Figure 3 On the end surface of the second pin 5 facing one of the second fixing surfaces 122, a second clamping portion 51 is fixedly connected. The second clamping portion 51 is located outside the housing 1. The second clamping portion 51 and the second limiting portion 52 cooperate to connect the second pin 5 to the housing 1.
[0040] Refer to Figure 2 And Figure 3 On both of the second fixing surfaces 122, third limiting strips 17 are fixedly connected. The third limiting strips 17 are located on the side of the first limiting strip 15 away from the second limiting strip 16.
[0041] Refer to Figure 2 The moving contact piece 6 is arranged on the first pin 4. The button structure 2 is used to drive the moving contact piece 6 to swing on the first pin 4 so that the moving contact piece 6 abuts against or separates from the second pin 5. The button structure 2 includes a button body 21, a spring 22 and a driving rod 23.
[0042] Refer to Figure 2 And Figure 3 The button body 21 is rotatably connected to the accommodation groove 12, and a part of the button body 21 extends out of the accommodation groove 12. On the end surface of the button body 21 facing the first fixing surface 121, a rotating shaft 211 is fixedly connected. The rotating shaft 211 is rotatably connected to the rotating hole 151.
[0043] Refer to Figure 2 On the end surface of the button body 21 facing the moving contact piece 6, a first installation groove 212 is opened. On the bottom wall of the first installation groove 212, a second installation groove 213 is opened. The driving rod 23 is inserted through the first installation groove 212, and the side of the driving rod 23 away from the second installation groove 213 extends out of the button body 21.
[0044] Refer to Figure 2, the spring 22 is disposed in the second installation groove 213, the spring 22 is in a compressed state, one end of the spring 22 abuts against the bottom wall of the second installation groove 213, and the other end of the spring 22 abuts against the driving rod 23.
[0045] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the second limiting strip 16 and the third limiting strip 17 are both located on the rotation path of the button body 21. When the button body 21 abuts against the upper end surface of the second limiting strip 16, the moving contact piece 6 abuts against the second pin 5; when the button body 21 abuts against the upper end surface of the third limiting strip 17, the moving contact piece 6 separates from the second pin 5.
[0046] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the waterproof structure 3 is disposed on the housing 1, and the waterproof structure 3 is used to improve the waterproof performance of the door lamp switch. The waterproof structure 3 includes a waterproof cover 31, a locking ring block 32 and a clamping block 33.
[0047] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4 , a storage groove 311 is formed at one end of the waterproof cover 31, and the button body 21 and the fixed ring block 11 can be inserted into the storage groove 311. A sealing ring block 312 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage groove 311, and the sealing ring block 312 is located on the side of the fixed ring block 11 away from the bottom wall of the storage groove 311. Both the waterproof cover 31 and the sealing ring block 312 are elastic.
[0048] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the locking ring block 32 is sleeved outside the housing 1 and is located on the side of the sealing ring block 312 away from the fixed ring block 11. The locking ring block 32 is elastic. One end of the locking ring block 32 abuts against the sealing ring block 312. A limiting ring block 321 is fixedly connected to the end face of the locking ring block 32 facing the fixed ring block 11. The opening of the limiting ring block 321 gradually increases in the direction away from the locking ring block 32. When the locking ring block 32 is installed on the housing 1, the waterproof cover 31 abuts against the limiting ring block 321. As the locking ring block 32 continues to move, the inner wall of the limiting ring block 321 adjusts the position of the waterproof cover 31 to position the waterproof cover 31.
[0049] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4, two clamping blocks 33 are fixedly connected to the outer side surface of the housing 1, and the two clamping blocks 33 are distributed in the horizontal direction. The clamping blocks 33 are elastic. The end surface of the clamping block 33 facing the fixed ring block 11 abuts against the end surface of the waterproof cover 31 away from the sealing ring block 312. When the locking ring block 32 is not deformed, the sum of the thickness of the locking ring block 32 and the thickness of the limiting ring block 321 is less than the minimum distance between the fixed ring block 11 and the clamping block 33. After the waterproof cover 31 and the locking ring block 32 are installed on the housing 1, the locking ring block 32 is squeezed with the sealing ring block 312, making it difficult for the waterproof cover 31 to separate from the housing 1.
[0050] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4 , an elastic strip 18 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the housing 1. When the housing 1 is installed into the installation opening of the device, the elastic strip 18 is bent and deformed towards the housing 1. After the elastic strip 18 passes through the installation opening, the elastic strip 18 returns to its original state, installing the housing 1 onto the device.
[0051] The implementation principle of a waterproof door lamp switch in an embodiment of the present application is as follows: First, cover the waterproof cover 31 outside the fixed ring block 11, so that the sealing ring block 312 is located on the side of the fixed ring block 11 facing the clamping block 33. Then, install the locking ring block 32 outside the housing 1. After the locking ring block 32 passes through the clamping block 33, it is located between the clamping block 33 and the sealing ring block 312, fixing the sealing ring block 312 and the waterproof cover 31 by the locking ring block 32, preventing water from entering the door lamp switch from the opening of the accommodating groove 12, and playing a waterproof role.
[0052] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should have the ordinary meaning understood by those with ordinary skills in the field to which this application belongs. The words "first", "second", "third" and similar words used in the specification and claims of this application do not represent any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Words such as "a" or "one" do not represent a quantity limitation either, but indicate that there is at least one. Words such as "including" or "comprising" mean that the elements or objects appearing before "including" or "comprising" cover the elements or objects listed after "including" or "comprising" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to represent relative position relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative position relationship may also change accordingly.
[0053] The above are only the preferred embodiments of this application and are not used to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the design concept of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A waterproof rocker switch, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: A receiving groove (12) is provided on one side of the shell (1), a button structure (2) is provided in the receiving groove (12), a fixing ring block (11) is provided on the circumferential side of the shell (1), and a waterproof structure (3) is provided on the shell (1); the waterproof structure (3) comprises a waterproof cover (31), a clamping block (33) provided on the side of the shell (1), and a locking ring block (32) sleeved outside the shell (1); the waterproof cover (31) is provided with a storage groove (311) for inserting the button structure (2) and the fixing ring block (11); an inner wall of the storage groove (311) is provided with an elastic sealing ring block (312); the sealing ring block (312) is located on a side of the fixing ring block (11) facing the clamping block (33); one end of the locking ring block (32) contacts the sealing ring block (312), and the other end of the locking ring block (32) contacts the clamping block (33).
2. A waterproof rocker switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting ring block (321) is provided on one side of the locking ring block (32) away from the clamping block (33).
3. A waterproof rocker switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opening of the limiting ring block (321) gradually increases in size in a direction away from the locking ring block (32).
4. The waterproof rocker switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first through hole (13) and a second through hole (14) are provided on the bottom wall of the accommodating groove (12); a first pin (4) and a second pin (5) are inserted into the first through hole (13); a moving contact piece (6) is provided on the side of the first pin (4) facing the button structure (2); and the button structure (2) can drive the moving contact piece (6) to contact / separate with the second pin (5).
5. A waterproof rocker switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first pin (4) is provided with a first limiting portion (42) and a first clamping portion (41); the end surface of the first limiting portion (42) facing the first clamping portion (41) abuts against the bottom wall of the accommodating groove (12); and the side of the first clamping portion (41) facing the first limiting portion (42) abuts against the outer surface of the housing (1).
6. A waterproof rocker switch according to claim 5, characterized in that: The accommodating groove (12) comprises two first fixing surfaces (121), the end surfaces of the two first fixing surfaces (121) being close to each other are each provided with a first limiting strip (15), the end surfaces of the two first limiting strips (15) being close to each other are each provided with two limiting blocks (152), and the first limiting portion (42) is located between the two limiting blocks (152).
7. The waterproof rocker switch according to claim 6, characterized in that: The button structure (2) comprises a button body (21) rotatably connected to the accommodating groove (12); a first mounting groove (212) is provided on the side of the button body (21) facing the movable contact piece (6); a driving rod (23) for contacting the movable contact piece (6) is provided in the first mounting groove (212); a second mounting groove (213) is provided on the bottom wall of the first mounting groove (212); a spring (22) in a compressed state is provided in the second mounting groove (213); one end of the spring (22) contacts the driving rod (23), and the other end of the spring (22) contacts the bottom wall of the second mounting groove (213).
8. The waterproof rocker switch according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second limiting strip (16) and a third limiting strip (17) are provided on the first fixing surface (121); the first limiting strip (15) is located between the second limiting strip (16) and the third limiting strip (17); and the second limiting strip (16) and the third limiting strip (17) are both located on the rotation path of the button body (21).