Intelligent knob

Abstract

An intelligent rotary knob comprises a shell, a rotary knob switch, a decorating part and an adapter, a plurality of lamp beads capable of reflecting the current working state of the rotary knob by changing the light rays of the lamp beads are arranged in the decorating part, all the parts are detachably connected, the integrated rotary knob is finally formed, and the decorating part drives a controller to rotate through the adapter. A linkage mechanism can be formed among the components, efficient collaborative operation among the components is ensured, various operation functions can be achieved, and compared with an existing rotary knob, a decorating part and a shell which are additionally provided with adapters, the adapters remarkably improve the stability of connection between the decorating part and the shell, and the connecting stability of the decorating part and the shell is improved. In addition, abrasion to parts in the process that the decorating part directly drives the controller to rotate is effectively reduced, and meanwhile additional protection is provided for internal components so that the internal components can be prevented from being affected by external environmental factors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of switch knobs, in particular to an intelligent knob. Background Art

[0002] The current knob is usually composed of a housing and a decorative piece, and generally the decorative piece is directly rotationally adapted to the housing to realize the adjustment function of the knob. After long-term use, the friction between the decorative piece and the housing will cause wear of the knob, damage the function, and affect the user experience. Therefore, the decorative piece needs to be replaced regularly, which is inconvenient to use.

[0003] In addition, considering the waterproof and sealing performance, the lamp beads in the intelligent knob usually adopt a non-removable encapsulation method and are directly embedded in the decorative piece. Such a design makes it necessary to replace the lamp beads together with the decorative piece once the decorative piece needs to be replaced, which will significantly increase the replacement cost. And the decorative piece also involves circuit connection, and special staff need to be arranged to repair on site, resulting in a poor customer experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies in the background art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an intelligent knob.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] An intelligent knob, characterized by comprising: a housing; a knob switch with several gears;

[0007] A decorative piece with several lamp beads arranged inside, the lamp beads are controlled and connected to the knob circuit board, one end of the decorative piece is connected to the knob switch, and a light-transmitting cover plate for transmitting the light of the lamp beads is arranged at the other end of the decorative piece; by rotating the decorative piece, the knob switch is driven to rotate, thereby changing the light-emitting patterns of the lamp beads to display the current working state, and an adapter, one end of which is rotatably sleeved on the housing and the other end is detachably connected to the decorative piece.

[0008] Further, the knob switch further comprises a central shaft and several first limit blocks, the central shaft is arranged on the rotating block, the several first limit blocks are distributed around the rotating block, and the first limit block has a symmetric stepped structure.

[0009] Further, it further comprises a controller, the knob switch is arranged on the controller, a support block is arranged at the bottom of the controller, and the controller is detachably connected inside the housing, and a first sealing member is assembled at the connection of the controller and the housing.

[0010] Further, the housing further includes knob caps symmetrically distributed on both sides and a plug-in portion located above. A plurality of positioning posts are circumferentially distributed on the plug-in portion. An installation hole and a second limiting block are provided on the bottom surface of the plug-in portion, and the second limiting block is symmetrically distributed with respect to the installation hole.

[0011] Further, a first mounting ear is provided on the side wall of the adapter. The decorative member is detachably connected to the adapter through the first mounting ear. A receiving groove is provided inside the adapter. Third limiting blocks are symmetrically provided on the inner side wall of the receiving groove in the vertical direction. A fourth limiting block adapted to the housing is provided at the bottom of the top surface of the adapter.

[0012] Further, an installation groove is further provided on the side wall of the adapter. A clamping portion adapted to the installation groove is provided on the side wall of the decorative member. The connection and fixation are achieved through the cooperation of the clamping portion and the installation groove.

[0013] Further, a gland detachably connected to the housing is further included. The side wall of the gland has a second mounting ear. A buckle is provided on the housing, and the buckle is detachably connected to the second mounting ear. A sealing groove is provided on the gland near the inner side of the second mounting ear, and a second sealing member is assembled in the sealing groove.

[0014] Further, an outer cover is further included. The adapter and the decorative member can be accommodated inside the outer cover, and the bottom of the outer cover is detachably connected to the adapter.

[0015] Further, the outer cover is of a cylindrical structure, and the top of the outer cover is of an inclined surface structure.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. An intelligent knob proposed by the present utility model. The adapter adopts a detachable connection method between the decorative member and the housing, enabling the decorative member to drive the controller to rotate and realizing efficient linkage between components. By introducing the adapter, not only the connection stability between the decorative member and the housing is significantly improved, but also the wear of parts during the rotation of the decorative member directly driving the housing is effectively reduced. At the same time, it provides additional protection for internal components from the adverse effects of external environmental factors. And introducing the adapter can help the housing rotate precisely with the movement of the decorative member, ensuring efficient collaborative operation between components. The encoder can identify the functions of user operations, enabling the intelligent knob to achieve precise control of multiple functions. Compared with the button-type operation interface, this intelligent knob is not limited by the number of traditional function keys and breaks the shackles of function expansion.

[0018] 2. An intelligent knob proposed by the present utility model adopts a front and rear potting process for the production of the decorative part, and a front and rear masking spraying process for the light-transmitting cover plate of the decorative part, ensuring the light-sensing effect of the light-transmitting cover plate, and enabling the decorative part to remain clearly visible and operate without hindrance in a humid or water-rich environment.

[0019] 3. An intelligent knob proposed by the present utility model adopts a lighting control mechanism in which the encoder in the knob switch is communicatively connected to the circuit board, and the knob switch drives the circuit board to apply different voltages and currents to the lamp beads to achieve a change in the light-emitting mode of the lamp beads. This advanced control strategy not only supports a dynamic breathing mode but also a rotating mode with color flow, and the decorative part can display a nine-color auspicious cloud illusory light effect, providing users with a rich visual experience. Compared with the relatively single lighting control logic and monotonous lighting effects on the market, this product can meet the increasing aesthetic needs of users, improving the overall aesthetics and user experience of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and those of ordinary skill in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0021] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is an assembled vertical sectional view of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 is an assembled integration schematic diagram of the adapter, decorative part and outer cover of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the adapter of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the housing of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the knob plate and knob switch of the present utility model;

[0027] In the figure, 10 is the housing; 101 is the knob cap; 102 is the positioning post; 103 is the second limiting block; 20 is the controller; 201 is the central shaft; 202 is the first limiting block; 203 is the rotating block; 204 is the supporting block; 301 is the first seal; 302 is the second seal; 40 is the decorative part; 401 is the clamping part; 50 is the adapter; 501 is the third limiting block; 502 is the fourth limiting block; 503 is the installation groove; 504 is the accommodating groove; 60 is the gland; 601 is the sealing groove; 70 is the outer cover. Detailed implementation mode

[0028] The following is combined with Figures 1-6 to explain the present utility model in detail.

[0029] This embodiment discloses an intelligent knob, and the intelligent knob includes a housing 10.

[0030] Specifically, the housing 10 further includes knob caps 101 symmetrically distributed on both sides and a plug-in part located above. A plurality of positioning posts 102 are circumferentially distributed on the plug-in part. An installation hole and a second limiting block 103 are provided on the bottom surface of the plug-in part, and the second limiting block 103 is symmetrically distributed with respect to the installation hole.

[0031] In this embodiment, the intelligent knob includes a knob switch, and the knob switch has a plurality of gears; the knob switch further includes an encoder, a central shaft 201 and a plurality of first limiting blocks 202. The central shaft 201 is arranged on the rotating block 203, and a plurality of first limiting blocks 202 are distributed around the rotating block 203. The first limiting block 202 has a symmetric stepped structure, and a plurality of positioning card slots are also distributed on both sides of the rotating block 203. The encoder can identify the functions of the user's operations, so that the intelligent knob can achieve precise control of multiple functions. Compared with the button-type operation interface, this intelligent knob is not limited by the number of traditional function keys and breaks the shackles of function expansion.

[0032] Specifically, the knob switch is arranged on the controller 20. A supporting block 204 is provided at the bottom of the controller 20, and the controller 20 is detachably connected to the housing 10. A first seal 301 is assembled at the connection between the controller 20 and the housing 10.

[0033] Preferably, the first seal 301 is a knob gasket.

[0034] In this embodiment, the intelligent knob includes a decorative part 40. There are a plurality of lamp beads inside it. The lamp beads are controlled and connected to the knob circuit board. One end of the decorative part 40 is connected to the knob switch, and a light-transmitting cover plate for transmitting the light of the lamp beads is provided at the other end of the decorative part 40; by rotating the decorative part 40, the knob switch is driven to rotate, and then the light-emitting patterns of the lamp beads are changed to display the current working state.

[0035] Specifically, the decorative member 40 is successively provided with a circuit board, lamp beads fixedly and electrically connected to the circuit board, a light-shielding member and a display member from bottom to top. A light-transmitting cover plate is provided on the light-shielding member, and a pattern corresponding to the light-transmitting cover plate is provided on the display member. The pattern can be selected from characters or graphics. The decorative member 40 can provide instant visual feedback through different colors and light effects, enabling users to clearly understand the current status and settings. The structure of the decorative member 40 belongs to common prior art, and its specific structure and process principle refer to relevant prior art.

[0036] Preferably, the decorative member 40 is manufactured by a front and rear potting process, and a front and rear masking spraying process is adopted for the light-transmitting cover plate, ensuring the light-sensing effect of the light-transmitting cover plate and enabling the decorative member 40 to remain clearly visible and operate without hindrance in a humid or water-rich environment.

[0037] In this embodiment, the encoder is communicatively connected to the circuit board. After the encoder recognizes the user operation, it drives the circuit board to apply different voltages and currents to the lamp beads to change the light-emitting mode of the lamp beads. The light-emitting mode of the lamp beads can be divided into a breathing mode and a rotating mode.

[0038] Specifically, when the lamp beads are switched to the breathing mode, the lighting control logic at this time is that after the encoder recognizes the action information, it converts the corresponding action information into an electrical signal and sends it to the circuit board. The circuit board applies a corresponding current to the lamp beads to control the order and brightness of different colors of the RGB lamp beads; when the lamp beads are switched to the rotating mode, the lighting control logic at this time is that after the encoder recognizes the action information, it converts the corresponding action information into an electrical signal and sends it to the circuit board. The circuit board applies a corresponding current to the lamp beads to perform a sequential rotation transformation of different colors on the RGB lamp beads.

[0039] Preferably, the lighting effect presented by the lamp beads on the decorative member 40 is a nine-color auspicious cloud illusory color lighting effect. The color values of the nine colors are respectively RGB(86, 54, 204), RGB(154, 102, 255), RGB(160, 54, 234), RGB(244, 96, 184), RGB(216, 11, 133), RGB(251, 123, 44), RGB(248, 170, 32), RGB(244, 63, 8), RGB(201, 18, 18). The nine-color auspicious cloud illusory color lighting effect provides users with a rich visual experience. Compared with the relatively single lighting control logic and monotonous lighting effects on the market, this product can meet the increasing aesthetic needs of users and improve the overall aesthetics and user experience of the product.

[0040] In this embodiment, the intelligent knob further includes an adapter 50. One end of the adapter 50 is rotatably sleeved on the housing 10, and the other end is detachably connected to the decorative member 40. The adapter 50 and the controller 20 are detachably connected through the central shaft 201, and the side wall of the adapter 50 is provided with a first mounting ear. By introducing the adapter 50, not only can the connection stability between the decorative member 40 and the controller 20 be significantly improved, but also the wear of parts during the rotation of the decorative member 40 directly driving the controller 20 can be effectively reduced. At the same time, it provides additional protection for the internal components from the adverse effects of external environmental factors. And introducing the adapter 50 can help the controller 20 rotate precisely with the movement of the decorative member 40, ensuring the efficient collaborative operation between various components.

[0041] Specifically, the decorative member 40 is detachably connected to the adapter 50 through the first mounting ear. The adapter 50 is internally provided with a receiving groove 504. The inner side wall of the receiving groove 504 is symmetrically provided with third limiting blocks 501 in the vertical direction. The bottom of the top surface of the adapter 50 is provided with a fourth limiting block 502 adapted to the housing 10. The side wall of the adapter 50 is further provided with a mounting groove 503, and the side wall of the decorative member 40 is provided with a clamping portion 401 adapted to the mounting groove 503. The connection and fixation are achieved through the cooperation of the clamping portion 401 and the mounting groove 503.

[0042] In this embodiment, the intelligent knob further includes a gland 60 detachably connected to the housing 10. The side wall of the gland 60 has a second mounting ear, and the housing 10 is detachably connected to the gland 60 through the second mounting ear. The gland 60 is provided with a sealing groove 601, and a second sealing member 302 is assembled in the sealing groove 601.

[0043] Preferably, the second sealing member 302 is an O-ring.

[0044] In this embodiment, the intelligent knob further includes an outer cover 70. An integrated component formed by connecting the adapter 50 and the decorative member 40 is externally assembled with the outer cover 70, and the bottom of the outer cover 70 can also be detachably connected to the adapter 50.

[0045] Specifically, the outer cover 70 is a cylindrical structure, and the top of the outer cover 70 is an inclined surface structure. The lower edge of the annular inclined surface is flush with the upper surface of the decorative member 40.

[0046] When this embodiment is in use, the user first installs the first sealing member 301 into the housing 10 and the second sealing member 302 into the gland 60; then passes the controller 20 through the first sealing member 301 and installs it into the housing 10; then docks and inserts the gland 60 and the buckle on the housing 10 to achieve detachable connection; then docks and inserts the adapter 50 with the controller 20 and the central shaft 201 to achieve shaft-hole connection; then docks and inserts the display screen with the buckle on the adapter 50 to achieve detachable connection.

[0047] The user triggers the encoder to detect information such as the rotation position, direction, rotation angle, and number of rotations of the knob through the action of rotating or pressing down the outer cover 70, and converts this information into an electrical signal to control the knob to trigger the corresponding function. Since the encoder is communicatively connected to the circuit board, the electrical signal can be transmitted to the circuit board. The circuit board controls the lighting effect of the light beads by applying different voltages and currents to the light beads. At the same time, the lighting effect of the light beads is conveyed to the user through the decorative member 40, enabling the user to obtain visual feedback.

[0048] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and the purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it. However, it should not be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent knob, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing; A rotary switch having a plurality of gears; A decorative member having a plurality of lamp beads therein, the lamp beads being controlled and connected to a rotary circuit board, one end of the decorative member being connected to the rotary switch, and a light-transmitting cover plate for transmitting the light of the lamp beads being provided at the other end of the decorative member; by rotating the decorative member to drive the rotary switch to rotate, thereby changing the light-emitting patterns of the lamp beads to display the current working state, and An adapter, one end of which is rotatably sleeved on the housing and the other end of which is detachably connected to the decorative member.

2. The intelligent knob according to claim 1, wherein, The rotary switch further includes an encoder, a central shaft and a plurality of first limit blocks, the central shaft is provided on a rotating block, the plurality of first limit blocks are distributed around the rotating block, and the first limit blocks have a symmetrical stepped structure.

3. The intelligent knob according to claim 1, wherein It further includes a controller, the rotary switch is provided on the controller, a support block is provided at the bottom of the controller, and the controller is detachably connected to the inside of the housing, and a first sealing member is assembled at the connection between the controller and the housing.

4. The intelligent knob according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing further includes rotary caps symmetrically distributed on both sides and a plug-in portion located above, a plurality of positioning posts are circumferentially distributed on the plug-in portion, and an installation hole and a second limit block are provided on the bottom surface of the plug-in portion, and the second limit block is symmetrically distributed with respect to the installation hole.

5. An intelligent knob according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the adapter is provided with a first mounting ear, the decorative member is detachably connected to the adapter through the first mounting ear, a receiving groove is provided inside the adapter, third limit blocks are symmetrically provided on the inner side wall of the receiving groove in the vertical direction, and a fourth limit block adapted to the housing is provided at the bottom of the top surface of the adapter.

6. The intelligent knob according to claim 5, wherein The side wall of the adapter is further provided with a mounting groove, and the side wall of the decorative member is provided with a clamping portion adapted to the mounting groove, and the connection and fixation are realized through the cooperation of the clamping portion and the mounting groove.

7. The intelligent knob according to claim 1, wherein, 8. An intelligent knob according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a gland detachably connected to the housing, the side wall of the gland has a second mounting ear, a buckle is provided on the housing, the buckle is detachably connected to the second mounting ear, and a sealing groove is provided on the inner side of the gland near the second mounting ear, and a second sealing member is assembled in the sealing groove.

9. The intelligent knob according to claim 8, characterized in that, It further includes an outer cover, the inside of the outer cover can accommodate the adapter and the decorative member, and the bottom of the outer cover is detachably connected to the adapter. The outer cover is of a cylindrical structure, and the top of the outer cover is of an inclined surface structure.

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