Switch connector

Abstract

A switch connector comprises an insulation body, a first static terminal, a second static terminal, a dome-shaped movable terminal, a plurality of fixed electrodes, a movable electrode and an operation assembly for controlling the movable terminal and the movable electrode, the first static terminal, the second static terminal, the dome-shaped movable terminal, the fixed electrodes and the movable electrode are contained in the insulation body, and the operation assembly is used for controlling the movable terminal and the movable electrode. The movable electrode abuts against the second static terminal and the fixed electrode, when the movable terminal is controlled by the operation assembly to be turned over, the movable terminal further makes contact with the first static terminal, the operation assembly controls the movable electrode to rotate, and the movable electrode rotates along with rotation of the movable electrode. The movable electrode is used for respectively connecting the plurality of fixed electrodes with the second static terminal, the insulating body is provided with a convex rib between the adjacent fixed electrodes, and when the operation assembly controls the movable electrode to switch from one fixed electrode to another fixed electrode, the convex rib is arranged between the adjacent fixed electrodes. The movable electrode is accompanied by a sense of paragraph that occurs when crossing the rib. Through the arrangement of the convex ribs, when the operation assembly controls the movable electrode to rotate, hand feeling feedback can be achieved, and therefore the use experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a switch connector, in particular to a switch connector that can be manipulated by pressing and rotating.

Background Art

[0002] Existing switch connectors include an insulating body, a first stationary terminal, a second stationary terminal, a moving terminal, a plurality of fixed electrodes, a movable electrode, a pressing member for pressing the moving terminal, and a rotating member for controlling the rotation of the movable electrode. The rotating member controls the movable electrode to contact the plurality of fixed electrodes respectively. However, during the process that the rotating member controls the movable electrode to contact the plurality of fixed electrodes respectively, the user cannot feel the shift switching in terms of physical sensation, and the use experience is not good.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing switch connector to overcome the above defects.

Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a switch connector with strong manipulation feeling.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is realized by the following technical solutions: A switch connector includes an insulating body, a first stationary terminal, a second stationary terminal, a dome-shaped moving terminal, a plurality of fixed electrodes, a movable electrode, and an operating assembly for controlling the moving terminal and the movable electrode. The moving terminal is in contact with the second stationary terminal and separated from the first stationary terminal under normal conditions. The movable electrode is used to abut against the second stationary terminal and the fixed electrodes. When the moving terminal is manipulated by the operating assembly to turn over, it further contacts the first stationary terminal. The operating assembly controls the rotation of the movable electrode. Along with the rotation of the movable electrode, the movable electrode respectively conducts the plurality of fixed electrodes and the second stationary terminal. The insulating body is provided with ribs between adjacent fixed electrodes. When the operating assembly controls the movable electrode to switch from one fixed electrode to another fixed electrode, the movable electrode has a sense of paragraph when crossing the rib.

[0006] Furthermore, two ribs and a recessed portion located between the two ribs are arranged between adjacent movable electrodes. When the movable electrode switches from one fixed electrode to another fixed electrode, the movable electrode has a sense of paragraph when crossing the two ribs.

[0007] Further, the insulating body includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall protruding upward from the periphery of the bottom wall. A receiving cavity is formed between the bottom wall and the peripheral wall. The first stationary terminal, the second stationary terminal, and several of the fixed electrodes are fixed to the bottom wall. The first stationary terminal is disposed in the middle of the bottom wall. The second stationary terminal is disposed outside the first stationary terminal. The several fixed electrodes are disposed outside the second stationary terminal and are circumferentially spaced apart from each other at equal intervals. The first stationary terminal, the second stationary terminal, and several of the fixed electrodes are provided with contact portions exposing the upper surface of the bottom wall. The upper surface of the bottom wall protrudes upward to form the rib located between adjacent fixed electrodes.

[0008] Further, the operating assembly includes a first operating portion and a second operating portion received in the receiving cavity. A through hole is provided in the middle of the first operating portion. The second operating portion is assembled in the through hole. Pressing and operating the second operating portion can control the flipping of the movable terminal to contact the first stationary terminal. The movable electrode is fixed to the first operating portion. With the rotation of the second operating portion, the movable electrode fixed to the first operating portion rotates.

[0009] Further, the first operating portion includes a base body having the through hole and a positioning post protruding downward from the lower surface of the base body. The movable electrode includes a fixing portion provided with a positioning hole for cooperating with the positioning post and an elastic contact arm extending from the fixing portion. The elastic contact arm has abutting portions respectively abutting against the fixed electrode and the second stationary terminal.

[0010] Further, the elastic contact arm has two elastic arm portions extending from the fixing portion. Each elastic arm portion and the fixing portion form a closed annular structure. The abutting portion includes a first abutting portion disposed on one of the elastic arm portions and abutting against the fixed electrode and a second abutting portion disposed on the other elastic arm portion and abutting against the second stationary terminal.

[0011] Further, the second operating portion includes a base portion sleeved in the through hole and an operating column body extending upward from the base portion. The switch connector further includes a cover covering the upper end of the insulating body. The operating column body passes upward through the cover.

[0012] Further, a protruding ring is provided on the upper surface of the base body. The through hole penetrates upward through the protruding ring. The cover is provided with an opening corresponding to the protruding ring.

[0013] Further, the perforations are substantially rectangular. The perforations include a first hole portion located below and a second hole portion located above the first hole portion and having a size smaller than that of the first hole portion. A stepped portion is formed between the first hole portion and the second hole portion. The base portion includes a first section portion that cooperates with the first hole portion and abuts against the stepped portion, and a second section portion that cooperates with the second hole portion. The operating cylinder extends upward from the second section portion.

[0014] Further, a protrusion or a groove is provided on the upper surface of the first section portion, and a groove or a protrusion that cooperates with the protrusion or the groove is provided on the surface of the stepped portion.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: Ribs are provided between adjacent fixed electrodes of the insulating body. When the operating assembly manipulates the movable electrode to switch from one fixed electrode to another fixed electrode, the movable electrode has a sense of paragraph when passing over the ribs, and the user can experience the tactile feedback of shifting gears, and the use experience is good.

Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the switch connector of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 Exploded perspective view of the switch connector of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 is Figure 2 An exploded perspective view from another angle.

[0019] Figure 4 is a partial exploded perspective view of the switch connector of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 is a partial perspective view of the switch connector of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 is another partial exploded perspective view of the switch connector of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 is Figure 6 An exploded perspective view from another angle.

[0023] Figure 8 is Figure 1 A cross-sectional view taken along line A-A.

Detailed Embodiment

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8As shown in the figure, the switch connector 100 of the present utility model includes an insulating body 1, a first stationary terminal 2, a second stationary terminal 3, a moving terminal 4 composed of a dome-shaped metal sheet, several fixed electrodes 5, a movable electrode 6, an operating assembly 7 for controlling the moving terminal 4 and the movable electrode 6, and a cover body 8 covering the upper end of the insulating body 1.

[0025] The insulating body 1 is in a frame shape. The insulating body 1 includes a bottom wall 11 and a peripheral wall 12 formed by four side walls 121 protruding upward from the periphery of the bottom wall 11. A receiving cavity 10 is formed between the bottom wall 11 and the peripheral wall 12. The outer surface at the intersection of the four side walls 121 forms a chamfer so that the insulating body 1 is in an octagonal shape. The first stationary terminal 2, the second stationary terminal 3, and several fixed electrodes 4 are buried and fixed on the bottom wall 11. The first stationary terminal 2 is arranged in the middle of the bottom wall 11. The second stationary terminal 3 is arranged outside the first stationary terminal 2. Several fixed electrodes 5 are arranged outside the second stationary terminal 3 and are circumferentially spaced at equal intervals from each other. In the present utility model, there are 4 fixed electrodes 5 which are respectively arranged at the intersections of the receiving cavity 10 corresponding to the four side walls 121. The moving terminal 4 is in contact with the second stationary terminal 3 under normal conditions and is separated from the first stationary terminal 2. The movable electrode 6 is used to abut against the second stationary terminal 3 and the fixed electrodes 5. When the moving terminal 4 is controlled by the operating assembly 7 to flip over, it further contacts the first stationary terminal 2, so that the first stationary terminal 2 and the second stationary terminal 3 are electrically connected. The operating assembly 7 also controls the rotation of the movable electrode 6. As the movable electrode 6 rotates, the movable electrode 6 contacts several fixed electrodes 5 respectively. The first stationary terminal 2, the second stationary terminal 3, and several fixed electrodes 5 are provided with bump-shaped contact parts 21, 31, 51 exposed on the upper surface of the bottom wall 11, so as to avoid the upper surface of the bottom wall 11 being unable to reliably contact the moving terminal 4 and the movable electrode 6 due to factors such as dust accumulation. Circumferentially, convex ribs 13 are protrudingly formed on the bottom wall 11 of the insulating body 1 between adjacent fixed electrodes 5. When the operating assembly 7 controls the movable electrode 6 to rotate circumferentially from one fixed electrode 5 to another fixed electrode 5, the movable electrode 6 has a sense of step when passing over the convex ribs 13 during the rotation process, and the user can feel the tactile feedback during shifting, so that the user has a good operating experience. In the present utility model, circumferentially, two convex ribs 13 and a recessed part 14 located between the two convex ribs 13 are arranged between adjacent movable electrodes 6 of the insulating body 1. Thus, when the movable electrode 6 rotates circumferentially from one fixed electrode 5 to another fixed electrode 5, the movable electrode 6 has a sense of step when successively passing over the two convex ribs 13, and the user experience is better.

[0026] The operation component 7 includes a first operation part 71 received in the receiving cavity 10 for manipulating the movable electrode 6 and a second operation part 72 for manipulating the movable terminal 4. A through hole 711 is provided in the middle of the first operation part 71. The second operation part 72 is fitted in the through hole 711 and extends upward through the cover body 8. Pressing and operating the second operation part 72 can manipulate the movable terminal 4 to turn and contact the first stationary terminal 2. The movable electrode 6 is fixed to the first operation part 71. The first operation part 71 includes a base body 710 having a through hole 711 and a positioning post 7101 protruding downward from the lower surface of the base body 710. The movable electrode 6 includes a plate-shaped fixing part 61 and an elastic contact arm 62 extending obliquely downward from the fixing part 61. The fixing part 61 is provided with a positioning hole 611 for cooperating with the positioning post 7101. The elastic contact arm 62 has abutting parts 620 respectively abutting against the fixed electrode 5 and the second stationary terminal 3.

[0027] In the present utility model, the elastic abutting arm 62 of the movable electrode 6 has two elastic arm parts 621 extending from the fixing part 61. Each elastic arm part 621 and the fixing part 61 form a closed annular structure. The abutting part 620 includes a first abutting part 6201 provided on one of the elastic arm parts 621 and abutting against the contact part 51 of the fixed electrode 5 and a second abutting part 6202 provided on the other elastic arm part 621 and abutting against the contact part 51 of the second stationary terminal 3. With the rotation of the second operation part 72 driving the movable electrode 6 fixed to the first operation part 71 to rotate, the movable electrode 6 rotates so that the first abutting part 6201 can respectively abut against the four fixed electrodes 5 and the second abutting part 6202 abuts against the second stationary terminal 3. When the movable electrode 6 rotates circumferentially from one fixed electrode 5 to another fixed electrode 5, the first abutting part 6201 of one elastic arm part 621 of the movable electrode 6 has a sense of step when crossing the rib 13. At the same time, the second abutting part 6202 of the other elastic arm part 621 of the movable electrode 6 also has a sense of step when crossing the rib 13.

[0028] The second operation part 72 includes a base part 721 sleeved in the perforation 711 and an operation column body 722 extending upward from the base part 721 and passing upward through the cover body 8. A protruding ring 7102 is provided on the upper surface of the base body 710, and the perforation 711 further penetrates through the protruding ring 7102 upward. The cover body 8 is provided with an opening 81 corresponding to the protruding ring 7102. A convex part 7210 for pressing the moving terminal 4 protrudes downward from the lower surface of the base part 721. The perforation 711 is generally rectangular, and the perforation 711 includes a first hole part 7111 located below and a second hole part 7112 located above the first hole part 7111 and having a size smaller than that of the first hole part 7111. A step part 7113 is formed between the first hole part 7111 and the second hole part 7112. The base part 721 includes a first section part 7211 matched with the first hole part 7111 and a second section part 7212 matched with the second hole part 7112 and having a size smaller than that of the first section part 7211. The operation column body 722 extends upward from the second section part 7212. The first section part 7211 abuts upward against the step part 7113. A groove 72111 is provided on the upper surface of the first section part 7211, and a protruding block 71131 matched with the groove 72111 is provided on the surface of the step part 7113. In this way, the first operation part 71 and the second operation part 72 are reliably matched. It should be noted that it can also be that the first section part 7211 is provided with a protruding block and the step part is provided with a groove matched with the protruding block, or it can be that the first section part 7211 is provided with a protruding block and a groove and the step part is provided with a groove and a protruding block matched therewith.

[0029] The above are only partial embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Any equivalent changes made by those of ordinary skill in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention by reading the specification of the present invention are covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A switch connector, comprising an insulating body, a first stationary terminal, a second stationary terminal, a dome-shaped movable terminal, a plurality of fixed electrodes, a movable electrode, and an operating assembly for controlling the movable terminal and the movable electrode. The movable terminal is in contact with the second stationary terminal and separated from the first stationary terminal under normal conditions. The movable electrode is used to abut against the second stationary terminal and the fixed electrodes. When the movable terminal is controlled by the operating assembly to flip, it further contacts the first stationary terminal. The operating assembly controls the rotation of the movable electrode. Along with the rotation of the movable electrode, the movable electrode respectively conducts the plurality of fixed electrodes to the second stationary terminal. It is characterized in that: The insulating body is provided with ribs between adjacent fixed electrodes. When the operating assembly controls the movable electrode to switch from one fixed electrode to another fixed electrode, the movable electrode has a sense of paragraph generated when crossing the ribs.

2. The switch connector according to claim 1, wherein: Two ribs and a recessed portion located between the two ribs are provided between adjacent movable electrodes. When the movable electrode switches from one fixed electrode to another fixed electrode, the movable electrode has a sense of paragraph generated when crossing the two ribs.

3. The switch connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulating body includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall protruding upward from the periphery of the bottom wall. A receiving cavity is formed between the bottom wall and the peripheral wall. The first static terminal, the second static terminal and several fixed electrodes are fixed to the bottom wall. The first static terminal is arranged in the middle of the bottom wall. The second static terminal is arranged outside the first static terminal. Several fixed electrodes are arranged outside the second static terminal and are equally spaced and circumferentially spaced from each other. The first static terminal, the second static terminal and several fixed electrodes are provided with contact portions exposing the upper surface of the bottom wall. The upper surface of the bottom wall protrudes upward to form the ribs located between adjacent fixed electrodes.

4. The switch connector according to claim 3, wherein: The operating assembly includes a first operating portion and a second operating portion received in the receiving cavity. A through hole is provided in the middle of the first operating portion. The second operating portion is assembled in the through hole. Pressing and operating the second operating portion can control the flipping of the movable terminal to contact the first static terminal. The movable electrode is fixed to the first operating portion. With the rotation of the second operating portion, the movable electrode fixed to the first operating portion rotates.

5. The switch connector according to claim 4, wherein: The first operating portion includes a base body having the through hole and a positioning post protruding downward from the lower surface of the base body. The movable electrode includes a fixing portion provided with a positioning hole cooperating with the positioning post and an elastic contact arm extending from the fixing portion. The elastic contact arm has abutting portions respectively abutting against the fixed electrode and the second static terminal.

6. The switch connector according to claim 5, wherein: The elastic contact arm has two elastic arm portions extending from the fixing portion. Each elastic arm portion and the fixing portion form a closed annular structure. The abutting portion includes a first abutting portion arranged on one of the elastic arm portions and abutting against the fixed electrode and a second abutting portion arranged on the other elastic arm portion and abutting against the second static terminal.

7. The switch connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second operating portion includes a base portion sleeved in the through hole and an operating column body extending upward from the base portion. The switch connector further includes a cover covering the upper end of the insulating body. The operating column body passes upward through the cover.

8. The switch connector according to claim 7, wherein: A protruding ring is provided on the upper surface of the base body. The through hole penetrates upward through the protruding ring. The cover is provided with an opening corresponding to the protruding ring.

9. The switch connector according to claim 7, wherein: The perforation is generally rectangular, and the perforation includes a first hole portion located below and a second hole portion located above the first hole portion and having a size smaller than that of the first hole portion. A stepped portion is formed between the first hole portion and the second hole portion. The base portion includes a first section portion that cooperates with the first hole portion and abuts against the stepped portion and a second section portion that cooperates with the second hole portion. The operating cylinder extends upward from the second section portion.

10. The switch connector according to claim 9, wherein: A protrusion or groove is provided on the upper surface of the first section portion, and a groove or protrusion that cooperates with the protrusion or groove is provided on the surface of the stepped portion.

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