Switch panel convenient for key replacement

By designing a hollow structure and space avoidance on the smart switch panel, combined with computer keyboard keys, the problems of single style and inconvenient replacement in the existing design are solved, and the key caps are quickly replaced and aesthetics are improved.

CN223180996UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01余浩

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422053259.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing smart switch panel has a single design style, which is inconvenient to maintain and replace buttons, and is costly.

Method used

It adopts a hollow structure design, with spaces on the panel, and the key components can be replaced directly by simple tools or hands. Combined with the computer keyboard key design, the key caps can be replaced as needed.

Benefits of technology

It realizes quick and simple replacement of key caps, improves aesthetics and maintenance convenience, and reduces replacement costs.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of switch panels, and relates to a switch panel convenient for replacing keys, which comprises a surface cover and a bottom cover, a key assembly is arranged on the surface cover, the key assembly consists of a key cap and a key body, a clearance position is arranged on the surface cover, and the clearance position is arranged above the key assembly and is used for replacing the key cap. A conventional switch panel is of a plane structure, a breakthrough concept is adopted in the design scheme, a hollow structure is designed on the panel, and a clearance position is reserved, so that a key cap can be directly taken down by a simple tool or a hand for replacement, and the replacement method is simple. The key cap can be replaced according to different environments and personal hobbies.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of indoor lighting switch panel devices, in particular to a switch panel for facilitating the replacement of buttons. Background Art

[0002] At present, the intelligent switches on the market mainly have two shapes. One is the design with a touch screen, and the other is the traditional button-type 86-type panel design. From the perspective of appearance, these two design schemes are dull, with a single style, serious homogenization, no aesthetic feeling, and the maintenance and replacement of buttons are relatively complex, and the customization cost is relatively high. In addition, both of these two design schemes adopt an embedded design. The advantage of this scheme is that it is flush with the wall surface, but the disadvantage is that it is very inconvenient to replace buttons and perform maintenance later, and some even cannot replace buttons.

[0003] To solve this problem, a simple switch panel for facilitating the replacement of buttons is needed, which can achieve the purpose of quick, simple and convenient replacement. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the above defects, and provide a switch panel for facilitating the replacement of buttons, which can easily replace the button cap, so as to achieve the purpose of installing different button caps in different environments.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is realized in the following way: it includes a face cover and a bottom cover. A button assembly is arranged on the face cover. The button assembly is composed of a button cap and a button body. An avoidance space is arranged on the face cover above the button assembly for replacing the button cap. The conventional switch panels are all of a flat structure. This design scheme adopts a breakthrough concept, designs a hollow structure on the panel and leaves an avoidance space, so that the button cap can be removed directly with a simple tool or by hand for replacement, and the replacement method is simple. The button cap can be replaced according to different environments and personal preferences.

[0006] In the above description, as a preferred scheme, the button body is arranged on the face cover.

[0007] In the above description, as a preferred scheme, the face cover is provided with a button hole, the button body is arranged on the button hole, and the lower end of the button body passes through the button hole.

[0008] In the above description, as a preferred scheme, a trigger button is arranged at the top end of the button body, the trigger button can move up and down, and the button cap is arranged outside the face cover and on the trigger button.

[0009] In the above description, as a preferred scheme, a button circuit board is arranged below the button body, and welding feet are arranged at the bottom end of the button body for welding connection with the button circuit board.

[0010] In the above description, as a preferred solution, a light bar is provided on the face cover, and the position of the light bar is directly above the button assembly.

[0011] In the above description, as a preferred solution, the light bar has a frustum-shaped structure, smaller at the top and larger at the bottom.

[0012] In the above description, as a preferred solution, the face cover is provided with a light bar mounting hole, the shape of which corresponds to the shape of the light bar. The opening size of the light bar mounting hole is larger than the upper end of the light bar and smaller than the lower end of the light bar, so that the light bar can be snapped into the light bar mounting hole.

[0013] In the above description, as a preferred solution, a control circuit board is further provided inside the face cover, which is used to receive the electrical signals of the button assembly and make corresponding functional responses.

[0014] In the above description, as a preferred solution, the control circuit board and the button circuit board are connected by a conducting wire.

[0015] The beneficial effects produced by the present utility model are as follows: By adopting the design scheme of the avoidance space, the replacement of the button cap is realized with a simple technical solution, thus achieving the purpose of installing the button cap according to different environments and personal preferences. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic perspective view of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the installation of the button assembly and the button circuit board;

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic rear view of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is a schematic view of the button assembly;

[0021] Figure 6 is a sectional view of the assembly of the button assembly and the button hole;

[0022] Figure 7 is a sectional view of the combination of the light bar and the face cover;

[0023] Figure 8 is a schematic view of the bottom cover;

[0024] Figure 9 is a schematic perspective view of Embodiment 2 of the present utility model

[0025] In the figure, 1, cover, 101, avoidance space, 102, button hole, 103, light bar mounting hole, 2, bottom cover, 201, outlet, 3, control circuit board, 4, light bar, 5, button circuit board, 6, button assembly, 601, button cap, 602, button body, 603, trigger button, 604, welding foot, 7, screw; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementations.

[0027] The purpose of this utility model is achieved by the following methods:

[0028] Example 1, reference Figure 1 、 Figure 2 The front cover 1 of this embodiment is a C-shaped frame structure, with a clearance space 101 in the middle of the front cover. The corresponding bottom cover 2 is also a C-shaped frame structure. The front cover 1 and the bottom cover 2 are fixed together by screws. When the two are covered, a cavity is formed inside, and other components are placed inside the cavity.

[0029] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 Inside the cover 1, there are a control circuit board 3 and a key circuit board 5, both of which are screwed to the cover. The key assembly 6 is welded to the key circuit board 5 via welding pins 604, with the key cap 601 facing the outside of the cover 1. The control circuit board 3 and the key circuit board 5 are electrically connected via conductive wires. The key assembly 6 is the key on the computer keyboard. It mainly consists of two parts (refer to Figure 5 ), respectively, the key cap 601 and the key body 602. A soldering foot 604 is provided at the lower end of the key body 602, primarily for soldering to the key circuit board 5. A trigger button 603 is located at the upper end of the key body 602. The trigger button 603 can move up and down. When it moves downward, an internal switch is turned on, generating an electrical signal. (The operating and electrical principles of this key can be referenced in computer keyboard technology; both are prior art and will not be described in detail here.) Typically, the trigger button 603 is a cross-shaped structure, and the corresponding key cap 601 has a cross-shaped groove at the bottom, corresponding to the trigger button 603, and the two are tightly fitted. Pressing the key cap 601 thus causes the key body 602 to generate an electrical signal.

[0030] refer to Figure 6 The key assembly 6 is then pressed downward from above the key hole 102, locking into place. Because the edges of the key body 602 are provided with corresponding retaining blocks and downward limiting edges, the key body 602 is positioned within the key hole 102. After the key circuit board 5 is subsequently installed, the soldering pins 604 are connected by soldering, completing the installation of the entire key assembly 6.

[0031] Reference Figure 7 Figure 7 , at the upper end of the face cover 1, facing the position of the clearance 101, a light bar mounting hole 103 is provided. An LED light bar 4 is arranged in this hole. The light bar 4 is of a convex structure. The small head part of its front end can pass through the light bar mounting hole 103, and the rear end is blocked by the light bar mounting hole 103. The light bar 4 is fixed by means of tight fitting, glue bonding, snap fasteners or other connection methods. The light bar 4 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 3, and the control circuit board 3 is used to supply power to the light bar 4 and control its lighting mode. Because of the illumination of the light bar 4, it is more convenient to identify the functions of each button, which is convenient for users to use. At the same time, its lighting mode can also be adjusted according to needs. The control principle and lighting principle can refer to the existing patent technologies: CN221351962U, CN219960873U, CN116828664A, etc.

[0032] Reference Figure 8 Figure 8 , a wire outlet 201 is provided below the bottom cover 2 for introducing the mains electricity into the panel interior. When installing, the power cord of the mains electricity is connected to the control circuit board 3 to supply power to the panel, and then the panel and the wall are fixed with screws. The control circuit board 3 is provided with an intelligent control chip, which is mainly used to sense the electrical signals sent by the button circuit board 5, so as to determine the switch and control the power switches of various lamps or electrical appliances in the room, so as to realize the power control of the whole room. This electronic control technical solution is an existing mature technology and does not involve the technical improvement of this application, so it will not be described in detail here. Then, after the assembled face cover 1 and related accessories are installed, the face cover 1 and the bottom cover 2 are locked on the side. This design mode is very convenient for maintenance and replacement of accessories. Only by removing the screws from the side can the bottom cover 2 and the face cover 1 be separated.

[0033] Reference Figure 9 Figure 9 , the difference between Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 is that Embodiment 1 is a C-shaped frame structure, while Embodiment 2 is a complete frame structure, and a clearance 101 is also left in the middle to facilitate the replacement of the button cap.

[0034] In this technical solution, the button assembly 6 uses the buttons of a computer keyboard. The button cap can be removed by using a small tool or directly by hand and inserted into the clearance 101. The button cap can be replaced according to personal preferences or the indoor environment. For example: using a customized button cap inlaid with diamonds, or a button cap printed with one's own name, and button caps of different colors, etc., and installing them on the panel can easily achieve free replacement.

[0035] In this technical solution, the buttons of a computer keyboard are used. However, other buttons whose button body 602 and button cap 601 can be separated can also be applicable to this technical solution.

[0036] The above content is a further detailed description of the present utility model in combination with specific preferred embodiments. It cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present utility model is only limited to these descriptions. For those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present utility model belongs, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, several simple deductions or substitutions can still be made, which should all be regarded as the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A switch panel facilitating button replacement, comprising a face cover and a bottom cover, with a button assembly provided on the face cover. The button assembly consists of a button cap and a button body, and is characterized in that: There is a clearance position provided on the front cover. The clearance position is arranged above the button assembly and is used for replacing the button cap.

2. The switch panel facilitating button replacement according to claim 1, wherein: The button body is arranged on the front cover.

3. The switch panel facilitating button replacement according to claim 2, wherein: The front cover is provided with a button hole. The button body is arranged on the button hole, and the lower end of the button body passes through the button hole.

4. The switch panel facilitating button replacement according to claim 2, wherein: A trigger button is provided at the top of the button body. The trigger button can move up and down. The button cap is arranged on the outside of the front cover and is arranged on the trigger button.

5. The switch panel facilitating button replacement according to claim 1, wherein: A button circuit board is provided below the button body. Welding feet are provided at the bottom end of the button body for welding connection with the button circuit board.

6. The switch panel facilitating button replacement according to claim 1, wherein: A light bar is provided on the front cover. The position of the light bar is directly above the button assembly.

7. The switch panel facilitating button replacement according to claim 6, wherein: The light bar has a frustum-shaped structure, smaller at the top and larger at the bottom.

8. The switch panel facilitating button replacement according to claim 7, wherein: The front cover is provided with a light bar mounting hole, whose shape corresponds to that of the light bar. The opening size of the light bar mounting hole is larger than the upper end of the light bar and smaller than the lower end of the light bar, so that the light bar can be snapped into the light bar mounting hole.

9. The switch panel facilitating button replacement according to claim 5, wherein: A control circuit board is further provided inside the front cover, which is used for receiving the electrical signal of the button assembly and making corresponding functional responses.

10. The switch panel facilitating button replacement according to claim 9, wherein: The control circuit board and the button circuit board are connected by a conducting wire.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • LED light control device and method

    CN116828664A

  • LED control module based on CAN communication

    CN219960873U

  • Smart home switch panel

    CN221351962U

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