Suspension mechanism for switch

Abstract

The utility model relates to a suspension mechanism for a switch, which comprises a base (100) and a suspension panel (200), the suspension panel (200) is connected with the base (100), and the suspension panel (200) can move at least partially relative to the base (100) under the action of external pressure and move to an original position at least partially relative to the base after the external pressure disappears; the base (100) comprises a fixed part (110) and at least one suspension part (120), the suspension part (120) is connected with the fixed part (110), the suspension panel (200) is fixedly connected with the suspension part (120), and the suspension part (120) is arranged to move relative to the fixed part (110) under the action of external pressure and move to an original position relative to the fixed part (110) after the external pressure disappears. The suspension mechanism for the switch is simple to assemble, easy to operate and wide in application scene.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of switches, and more particularly to a suspension mechanism for a switch. Background Art

[0002] At present, most switches in vehicles are touch switches, which integrate pressure detection and vibration feedback functions. Occupants can trigger the switch by pressing the touch switch to achieve corresponding control functions. In the prior art, a suspension mechanism is usually used to achieve the vibration feedback function of the touch switch. The suspension mechanism includes a moving part and a fixed part. The moving part and the fixed part are separated and connected by metal shrapnel and rubber, so that the moving part can move relative to the fixed part under the action of pressure. However, this suspension mechanism is complex in assembly, high in cost, poor in overall rigidity, poor in abuse resistance, and the vibration feeling convergence time is sluggish, and the feeling is not crisp. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a suspension mechanism for a switch, which is simple in assembly, easy to operate, and has a wide range of application scenarios.

[0004] Based on the above purpose, the utility model provides a suspension mechanism for a switch, including a base and a floating panel. The floating panel is connected to the base. The floating panel is arranged to be able to move relative to at least part of the base under the action of external pressure and move to the original position relative to at least part of the base after the external pressure disappears.

[0005] The base includes a fixed part and at least one floating part. The floating part is connected to the fixed part. The floating panel is fixedly connected to the floating part. The floating part is arranged to be able to move relative to the fixed part under the action of external pressure and move to the original position relative to the fixed part after the external pressure disappears.

[0006] Further, there are multiple floating parts.

[0007] Further, the base is square, and the four floating parts are distributed at the four corners of the base. The floating panel is square, and the four corners of the floating panel are respectively fixedly connected to the four floating parts.

[0008] Further, one end of the floating part is fixedly connected to the fixed part, and the other end is suspended, so that the floating part forms a cantilever beam relative to the fixed part.

[0009] Further, the floating part is L-shaped or straight-shaped; the thickness of the floating part is less than the thickness of the fixed part.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixing part includes a plurality of fixing beams, and each of the suspension parts corresponds to one or more of the fixing beams and is connected to one end of the corresponding fixing beam.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixing beam includes at least one bending structure that defines a groove, and the bending structure is fixedly connected to the suspension part corresponding to the fixing beam.

[0012] Furthermore, the bending structure is U-shaped, C-shaped or V-shaped.

[0013] Furthermore, the base is integrally formed by injection molding of plastic or metal.

[0014] Furthermore, the suspension part and the suspension panel are fixed together by screws.

[0015] Furthermore, it further includes a base and an oscillator. The oscillator is attached to the side of the suspension panel close to the base for realizing vibration feedback, and the base is fixed on the base.

[0016] The suspension mechanism of the present utility model can realize the suspension of the suspension panel only through the base and the suspension panel, without the need for additional metal shrapnel and rubber, and the structure is simple; the base is integrally injection molded of plastic, with simple process, low cost, and can be injection molded into any suitable shape according to needs, with a wide application range; the material selection range is broadened, and good vibration effects can also be obtained when using non-conventional materials in this field such as some metal materials; the suspension part of the base rebounds through the deformation of the plastic itself, which can play a role in quickly rising and converging for vibration, thereby shortening the vibration duration period and achieving a significant vibration effect; the suspension part and the suspension panel are fixed by screws, which can not only ensure the stiffness but also make the assembly more convenient. Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 It is a side view of the suspension mechanism for a switch according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a bottom view of the suspension mechanism for a switch according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the suspension mechanism for a switch according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the base of the suspension mechanism for a switch according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the linear suspension part according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 A top view of a corner of the base of a suspension mechanism for a switch according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 A schematic structural view of a suspension mechanism for a switch according to another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 is Figure 7 An exploded view of the suspension mechanism for a switch of Detailed implementation manners

[0025] The following will, with reference to the accompanying drawings, give the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and describe them in detail.

[0026] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a suspension mechanism for a switch, including a base 100 and a suspension panel 200. The suspension panel 200 is connected to the base 100. In response to an external pressure applied to the suspension panel 200, the suspension panel 200 can move relative to at least a part of the base 100. After the pressure disappears, the suspension panel 200 can move in the opposite direction relative to at least a part of the base 100 to its original position (i.e., the original position).

[0027] As Figure 4 shown, in some embodiments, the base 100 may include a fixed part 110 and at least one suspension part 120. The suspension part 120 is connected to the fixed part 110. The suspension part 120 is arranged to be able to move relative to the fixed part 110 under the action of an external pressure. At the same time, the suspension part 120 itself has elasticity and can move in the opposite direction relative to the fixed part 110 to its original position after the external pressure disappears. The suspension panel 200 is fixedly connected to the suspension part 120. In this way, when pressing the area where the suspension panel 200 is connected to the suspension part 120 and the areas nearby, the pressure can be transmitted to the suspension part 120 through the suspension panel 200, and the suspension part 120 will move in the pressing direction relative to the fixed part 110, so that the suspension panel 200 will also move in the pressing direction relative to the fixed part 110.

[0028] The number of suspension parts 120 can be one or more, and its quantity can be set according to needs. For example, in an exemplary embodiment, the number of suspension parts 120 can be four. The base 100 is square, and the four suspension parts 120 are distributed at the four corners of the base 100. The suspension panel 200 is also square. The suspension panel 200 covers the base 100, and its four corners are respectively fixedly connected to the four suspension parts 120. In this way, when pressing the four corner areas of the suspension panel 200, the corresponding pressed parts will move in the pressing direction relative to the fixed part 110, and after the pressure disappears, the pressed parts will rebound to their original positions.

[0029] In some embodiments, the suspension part 120 is formed as a cantilever beam relative to the fixed part 110, that is, one end of the suspension part 120 is fixedly connected to the fixed part 110, and the other end is suspended, so that the suspension part 120 can rotate relative to the fixed part 110 under the action of pressure.

[0030] The suspension part 120 can be formed into any suitable shape, such as an L shape, a straight shape (as Figure 5 shown) or any other suitable shape. When the suspension part 120 is in an L shape or a straight shape, only one end of the suspension part 120 is fixedly connected to the fixed part 110, and the remaining parts (including the side parts and the other end) are separated from the fixed part 110. In this way, when pressure is applied to the suspension part 120, the suspension part 120 can rotate around the end connected to the fixed part 110. The stiffness of the suspension part 120 is related to its shape and thickness. For example, the greater the thickness, the greater the stiffness of the suspension part 120, and the stiffness of the L shape is greater than that of the straight shape, etc. Therefore, its stiffness can be adjusted by changing its shape and thickness. The thickness of the suspension part 120 can be set to be less than the thickness of the fixed part 110, so that the stiffness of the suspension part 120 is less than that of the fixed part 110. In this way, the suspension part 120 can move relative to the fixed part 110 more easily under the action of pressure.

[0031] As Figure 6 shown, in some embodiments, the fixed part 110 includes a plurality of fixed beams 111, and each suspension part 120 corresponds to one or more of the fixed beams 111 and is connected to one end of the corresponding fixed beam 111. The fixed beam 111 includes at least one bending structure 112, the bending structure 112 has a groove 1121, the bending structure 112 is fixedly connected to the suspension part 120, and the groove 1211 is formed between the suspension part 120 and the fixed part 110. Due to the existence of the groove 1121, the suspension part 120 can move relative to the fixed part 110 under the action of pressure, and after the pressure disappears, under the action of the elasticity of the suspension part 120 itself, the suspension part 120 will rebound to its original position. For example, the bending structure 112 can be U-shaped, the fixed part 110 includes eight fixed beams 111, four of which are side beams, which are respectively formed as the four sides of the square base 100, and the other four are diagonal beams, which are formed as the diagonals of the square base 100. Each side beam is provided with two bending structures 112, and the two bending structures 112 are respectively located at both ends of the side beam and are respectively connected to the two suspension parts 120. Each diagonal beam is provided with one bending structure 112, which is connected to one of the suspension parts 120. The fixed part 110 may further include a support column 113, and the support column 113 is located at the center of the base 100 and is fixedly connected to one end of the four diagonal beams away from the bending structure 112 of the diagonal beam. At this time, the stiffness of the entire suspension mechanism is related to the width B and the thickness H, and the stiffness of the entire suspension mechanism can be adjusted by adjusting B and H.

[0032] It can be understood that in addition to the U shape, the bending structure 112 can also be a C shape, a V shape, or any other suitable shape.

[0033] In some embodiments, the base 100 can be made of plastic or metal and can be integrally injection molded. Since plastic is a polymer material, it can release energy quickly during vibration to reach the original balance, with short rise and convergence times. Therefore, the vibration duration period can be shortened, and it is suitable for high-acceleration vibration requirements, thus achieving a very significant vibration effect. At specific frequencies and pressures, the vibration period is less than 13 ms. The floating panel 200 can also be made of plastic or metal and is integrally injection molded. The plastic materials used for the floating panel 200 and the base 100 can be the same or different.

[0034] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the floating part 120 and the floating panel 200 can be fixedly connected by screws 300, thereby realizing the connection and positioning between the floating part 120 and the fixed part 110. This can not only ensure the stiffness of the floating mechanism but also make the assembly of the floating mechanism more convenient. In Figure 2 and Figure 3 the illustrated embodiment, there are a total of four screws 300, and each screw 300 fixes one floating part 120 to a corner of the floating panel 200.

[0035] As Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown, in some embodiments, the floating mechanism may further include a base 400 and an oscillator 500. The oscillator 500 is attached to the side of the floating panel 200 close to the base 100 for realizing vibration feedback. The base 100 is fixed on the base 400, and the base 400 may be provided with a receiving groove 410 adapted to the shape of the base 100 so that the base 100 can be received in the receiving groove 410. In this way, during installation, the base 100 can be fixed to the base 400 as long as it is inserted into the receiving groove 410 on the base 400, which is very convenient.

[0036] It can be understood that the floating mechanism of the present utility model can not only be applied to the switches on vehicles but also be used for switches in any other suitable scenarios on non-vehicles, especially intelligent switches that require touch feedback.

[0037] The suspension mechanism of the embodiment of the present utility model can realize the suspension of the suspension panel 200 only through the base 100 and the suspension panel 200, without the need for additional metal shrapnel and rubber, and has a simple structure; the base 100 is integrally injection-molded from plastic, with a simple process, low cost, and can be injection-molded into any suitable shape according to needs, having a wide range of applications; the suspension part 120 of the base 100 can, through the deformation and resilience of the plastic itself, achieve the effects of rapid rise and convergence for vibrations, thereby shortening the vibration duration period and achieving a significant vibration effect; the suspension part 120 and the suspension panel 200 are fixed by screws 300, which can not only ensure the stiffness but also make the assembly more convenient.

[0038] It should be noted that the present utility model (such as the utility model concept, etc.) has been described and / or illustrated in the drawings in the description of the present patent document according to the exemplary embodiments; the embodiments of the present utility model are presented only by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. The structure and / or arrangement of the elements of the utility model concept embodied in the present utility model as described in the description and / or illustrated in the drawings are merely illustrative. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail in the present patent document, it is easy for those of ordinary skill in the art to understand that equivalents, modifications, variations, etc. of the subject matter of the exemplary embodiments and alternative embodiments are possible and are considered to be within the scope of the present utility model; all such subject matter (such as modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is intended to be included within the scope of the present utility model. It should also be noted that various / other modifications, variations, substitutions, equivalents, changes, omissions, etc. can be made in the configuration and / or arrangement of the exemplary embodiments (such as in terms of concept, design, structure, device, form, assembly, construction, means, function, system, process / method, steps, order of process / method steps, operation, operating conditions, performance, materials, composition, combination, etc.) without departing from the scope of the present utility model; all such subject matter (such as modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is intended to be included within the scope of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is not intended to be limited to the subject matter described in the description and / or drawings of the present patent document (such as details, structure, function, materials, behavior, steps, order, system, results, etc.). Considering that the claims of the present patent document will be appropriately interpreted to cover the entire scope of the subject matter of the present utility model (such as including any and all such modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.); it should be understood that the terms used in the present patent document are for the purpose of describing the subject matter of the exemplary embodiments and not as a limitation on the scope of the present utility model.

[0039] It should also be noted that, according to the exemplary embodiments, the present utility model may include conventional technologies (such as technologies implemented and / or integrated in the exemplary embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents), or may include any other applicable technologies (present and / or future), having the ability to perform the functions, processes / operations described in the specification and / or illustrated in the figures. All such technologies (such as technologies implemented in the form of embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) are considered to be within the scope of the present utility model of this patent document.

Claims

1. A suspension mechanism for a switch, characterized in that, It includes a base (100) and a floating panel (200). The floating panel (200) is connected to the base (100). The floating panel (200) is arranged to be movable relative to at least a part of the base (100) under the action of an external pressure and to move to its original position relative to at least a part of the base after the external pressure disappears. The base (100) includes a fixed part (110) and at least one floating part (120). The floating part (120) is connected to the fixed part (110). The floating panel (200) is fixedly connected to the floating part (120). The floating part (120) is arranged to be movable relative to the fixed part (110) under the action of an external pressure and to move to its original position relative to the fixed part (110) after the external pressure disappears.

2. The suspension mechanism for a switch according to claim 1, wherein, There are multiple floating parts (120).

3. The suspension mechanism for a switch according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base is square. The four floating parts (120) are distributed at the four corners of the base (100). The floating panel (200) is square. The four corners of the floating panel (200) are respectively fixedly connected to the four floating parts (120).

4. The suspension mechanism for a switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the floating part (120) is fixedly connected to the fixed part (110), and the other end is suspended, so that the floating part forms a cantilever beam relative to the fixed part.

5. The suspension mechanism for a switch according to claim 4, characterized in that, The floating part (120) is L-shaped or linear; the thickness of the floating part (120) is less than the thickness of the fixed part (110).

6. The suspension mechanism for a switch according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixed part (110) includes multiple fixed beams (111). Each floating part (120) corresponds to one or more of the fixed beams (111) and is connected to an end of the corresponding fixed beam (111).

7. The suspension mechanism for a switch according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixed beam (111) includes at least one bending structure (112). The bending structure (112) defines a groove (1121). The bending structure (112) is fixedly connected to the floating part (120) corresponding to the fixed beam (111).

8. The suspension mechanism for a switch according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bending structure is U-shaped, C-shaped or V-shaped.

9. The suspension mechanism for a switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (100) is integrally formed by injection molding of plastic or metal.

10. The suspension mechanism for a switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The floating part (120) and the floating panel (200) are fixed together by screws (300).

11. The suspension mechanism for a switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a base (400) and an oscillator (500). The oscillator (500) is attached to the side of the floating panel (200) close to the base (100) for realizing vibration feedback. The base (100) is fixed on the base (400).

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