Switch structure capable of realizing any character color

By using dimming sheets and light guide channels in car buttons, combined with LED lamps and ink color adjustment, the problem of poor character color consistency and versatility in the prior art is solved, and the adjustable effect of any character color is achieved.

CN223230249UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15WENZHOU CHANGJIANG AUTOMOBILE ELECTRONICS SYST
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Application Number
CN202422507796.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-16
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-16

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Technical Problem

The character color of existing car buttons is determined by the substrate and LED lights, resulting in poor consistency and versatility of parts. You need to adjust the substrate or replace the LED light to change the character color.

Method used

A dimmer is used to adjust and control the transmission or reflection characteristics of light. Combined with the light guide channel on the inner shell and the LED light on the circuit board, any character color is achieved by changing the color and intensity of the light, and the ink color adjustment can change the character appearance color.

Benefits of technology

It realizes changing character colors under the same LED light, simplifying the production process, and improving the consistency and versatility of parts.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a switch structure capable of realizing any character color, which is characterized by comprising an outer shell, an inner shell arranged on the inner side of the outer shell, a button, a character surface cover, a circuit board and a dimming sheet, a first light guide channel which is vertically through is formed in the position, corresponding to the first LED lamp, of the inner shell, the character face cover is arranged at the upper end of the inner shell in a covering mode, the dimming piece is arranged on the upper end face of the inner shell in a pressed mode through the character face cover, and the button is arranged on the inner side of the outer shell and located above the character face cover. By adopting the technical scheme, the utility model provides the switch structure capable of realizing any character color, and different character color requirements can be met by using the same LED lamp and the same base material.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile buttons, in particular to a switch structure capable of realizing arbitrary character colors. Background Art

[0002] The existing Chinese utility model patent with authorization announcement number CN208444759U discloses a start-stop button and a car, including a button assembly, a shell assembly and a base assembly connected in sequence, the button assembly includes a key cover made of transparent material, and a light-transmitting block fitted with the key cover, the light-transmitting block is arranged under the key cover, and has a first light-transmitting area on the light-transmitting block, which is an area with start-stop character identification for indicating starting or stopping the engine. The button cover and the light-transmitting block are slidably mounted on the shell assembly, and the base assembly has multiple LED lights that can emit light of different colors. The light emitted by the LED lights passes through the shell assembly to reach the first light-transmitting area, so that the start-stop character identification is illuminated.

[0003] Currently, the color of the characters on most products with characters on the market is determined by the color of the substrate and the LED light. As described in the above-mentioned patent, LED lights with different colors of light are set to achieve different color outputs. Changing the character color requires adjusting the substrate and replacing the LED light, resulting in poor consistency and versatility of the parts. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Purpose of the present invention: In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a switch structure that can realize any character color, and different character color requirements can be met by using the same LED lamp and the same substrate.

[0005] The technical solution of the utility model is: a switch structure that can realize any character color, including an outer shell, an inner shell arranged on the inner side of the outer shell, a button, a character surface cover, a circuit board and a dimming plate, the circuit board is provided with a first LED lamp, the inner shell and the outer shell are both located above the circuit board, and a first light guide channel is opened on the inner shell corresponding to the position of the first LED lamp, which is connected from top to bottom. The character surface cover is arranged at the upper end of the inner shell, the dimming plate is pressed onto the upper end surface of the inner shell through the character surface cover, and the button is arranged on the inner side of the outer shell and located above the character surface cover.

[0006] Using the above technical solution, the dimmer is an optical element used to adjust and control the transmission or reflection of light. The main function of the dimmer is to adjust the light by changing the transmission or reflection characteristics of light, so as to meet different application requirements. The dimmer can change the intensity, color or direction of light to achieve a specific optical effect. Therefore, only one LED lamp needs to be set up. The light emitted by it can change the color of the light through the dimmer, and then reflected on the characters on the character cover, and the external color of the characters can be changed under the same LED lamp.

[0007] The utility model is further configured as follows: an upper cover plate is provided above the outer shell, a through hole is provided on the upper cover plate corresponding to the button position for exposing the button, an inwardly recessed character is engraved on the upper end face of the upper cover plate, a second LED lamp is provided on the circuit board, and a second light guide channel is correspondingly opened on the outer shell so that the light of the second LED lamp can pass through to the character position.

[0008] With the above further setting, the characters are concave to form pits of 0.05~0.5mm, and ink is sprayed in the pits. In this way, the display color of any character can be achieved by simply adjusting the ink color, without setting up multiple LED lights or replacing LED lights.

[0009] The present invention is further configured as follows: the outer shell includes a shell and a decorative ring which are separately arranged; the decorative ring is located at the upper end of the shell and on the outside of the button; a positioning block is provided on the button; and a flange is provided on the decorative ring; the flange abuts against the positioning block.

[0010] By adopting the above further arrangement, the structure is simple and the assembly and disassembly are convenient.

[0011] The present invention is further configured as follows: a connecting strip is provided on the outer wall of the character face cover, a connecting groove is provided on the inner wall of the decorative ring, the connecting strip is located in the connecting groove, and a pressing block is provided on the button, the pressing block is located in the connecting groove and abuts against the upper end surface of the connecting strip.

[0012] By adopting the above-mentioned further arrangement, the character cover is positioned, so that the structure is firm and the stability is good.

[0013] The present invention is further configured as follows: the housing is provided with a mounting notch communicating with the second light guide channel; the lower end surface of the upper cover is provided with an insert block with an open lower end, and the insert block is located in the mounting notch.

[0014] By adopting the above-mentioned further arrangement, the structure is stable and the installation of the upper cover and the outer shell is convenient.

[0015] The present invention is further configured to include a rubber pad, on which light-transmitting areas are provided corresponding to the positions of the first LED lamp and the second LED lamp.

[0016] The above further configuration is adopted to protect the circuit board and achieve good waterproof effect.

[0017] The present invention is further configured as follows: a positioning groove is provided on the outer periphery of the light-transmitting area of the rubber pad, and the lower end of the shell is located in the positioning groove.

[0018] By adopting the above-mentioned further arrangement, the housing is positioned so that the structure is stable and the installation is convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the button and character cover of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a housing according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the dimming plate and inner shell according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] In the figure, 1. outer shell; 11. second light guide channel; 12. shell; 13. decorative ring; 131. flange; 132. connecting groove; 14. mounting notch; 2. inner shell; 21. first light guide channel; 3. button; 31. positioning block; 32. pressing block; 4. character cover; 41. connecting strip; 5. circuit board; 51. first LED lamp; 7. dimming plate; 8. upper cover; 81. through hole; 82. character; 83. plug-in block; 52. second LED lamp; 9. rubber pad; 91. light-transmitting area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in this embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, all directional indications (such as up, down, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0027] In addition, the terms "first," "second," and so on, used in this utility model are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the technical features being described. In the description of this utility model, "several" means at least two, such as two or three, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0028] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that technical personnel in this field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this utility model.

[0029] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a switch structure that can realize any character color includes an outer shell 1, an inner shell 2 arranged on the inner side of the outer shell 1, a button 3, a character surface cover 4, a circuit board 5 and a dimming plate 7. The dimming plate 7 can be purchased directly from the market. The circuit board 5 is provided with a first LED lamp 51. The inner shell 2 and the outer shell 1 are both located above the circuit board 5. The inner shell 2 is provided with a first light guide channel 21 that is connected from top to bottom at the position corresponding to the first LED lamp 51. The character surface cover 4 is covered on the upper end of the inner shell 2. The dimming plate 7 is pressed on the upper end surface of the inner shell 2 through the character surface cover 4. The button 3 is provided on the outer shell 2. On the inner side of the shell 1 and above the character cover 4, the dimming plate 7 is an optical element used to adjust and control the transmission or reflection of light. The main function of the dimming plate 7 is to adjust the light by changing the transmission or reflection characteristics of the light, so as to meet different application requirements. The dimming plate 7 can change the intensity, color or direction of the light to achieve a specific optical effect. Therefore, only one LED lamp needs to be set. The light emitted by it can change the color of the light through the dimming plate 7, and then reflected on the character 82 on the character cover 4, and the external color of the character 82 can be changed under the same LED lamp.

[0030] The present invention also includes an upper cover plate 8 arranged above the shell 1, and a through hole 81 for exposing the button 3 is provided on the upper cover plate 8 at the position corresponding to the button 3. The upper end face of the upper cover plate 8 is engraved with an inwardly recessed character 82, and a second LED lamp 52 is provided on the circuit board 5. A second light guide channel 11 is correspondingly opened on the shell 1 to allow the light of the second LED lamp 52 to pass through to the position of the character 82. The character 82 is concave to form a pit of 0.05~0.5mm, and ink is sprayed in the pit. In this way, the external color of any character 82 can be achieved by simply adjusting the ink color, without setting up multiple LED lamps or replacing the LED lamps. The shell 1 is provided with a mounting slot 14 that communicates with the second light guide channel 11, and the lower end face of the upper cover plate 8 is provided with an insert block 83 with an open lower end. The insert block 83 is located in the mounting slot 14, has a stable structure, and is convenient for the installation of the upper cover plate 8 and the shell 1.

[0031] The housing 1 includes a separate housing 12 and a decorative ring 13. The decorative ring 13 is located at the upper end of the housing 12 and outside the button 3. The button 3 is provided with a positioning block 31, and the decorative ring 13 is provided with a flange 131. The flange 131 abuts against the positioning block 31, facilitating assembly and disassembly. The character cover 4 has a connecting strip 41 on its outer wall, and a connecting groove 132 on its inner wall. The connecting strip 41 is located within the connecting groove 132. The button 3 has a pressing block 32 located within the connecting groove 132 and abuts against the upper end surface of the connecting strip 41, positioning the character cover 4 and ensuring a secure and stable structure.

[0032] It also includes a rubber pad 9, on which a light-transmitting area 91 is provided corresponding to the positions of the first LED lamp 51 and the second LED lamp 52, which protects the circuit board 5 and has a good waterproof effect. The rubber pad 9 is provided with a positioning groove on the outer periphery of the light-transmitting area 91, and the lower end of the shell 1 is located in the positioning groove, which positions the shell 1, making its structure stable and easy to install.

Claims

1. A switch structure capable of realizing any character color, characterized in that: The invention comprises an outer shell (1), an inner shell (2) arranged on the inner side of the outer shell (1), a button (3), a character surface cover (4), a circuit board (5), and a dimming plate (7); the circuit board (5) is provided with a first LED lamp (51); the inner shell (2) and the outer shell (1) are both located above the circuit board (5); a first light guide channel (21) is provided on the inner shell (2) at a position corresponding to the first LED lamp (51), the character surface cover (4) is provided on the upper end of the inner shell (2); the dimming plate (7) is pressed onto the upper end surface of the inner shell (2) through the character surface cover (4); the button (3) is provided on the inner side of the outer shell (1) and is located above the character surface cover (4).

2. The switch structure capable of realizing arbitrary character colors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device further comprises an upper cover plate (8) disposed above the housing (1), a through hole (81) for exposing the button (3) being provided on the upper cover plate (8) at a position corresponding to the button (3), an inwardly recessed character (82) being engraved on the upper end surface of the upper cover plate (8), a second LED lamp (52) being provided on the circuit board (5), and a corresponding second light guide channel (11) being provided on the housing (1) so that light from the second LED lamp (52) is transmitted to the position of the character (82).

3. The switch structure capable of realizing arbitrary character colors according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The housing (1) comprises a shell (12) and a decorative ring (13) which are arranged separately. The decorative ring (13) is located at the upper end of the shell (12) and outside the button (3). A positioning block (31) is provided on the button (3). The decorative ring (13) is provided with a flange (131), and the flange (131) is abutted against the positioning block (31).

4. The switch structure capable of realizing arbitrary character colors according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting strip (41) is provided on the outer side wall of the character cover (4), a connecting groove (132) is provided on the inner side wall of the decorative ring (13), the connecting strip (41) is located in the connecting groove (132), and a pressing block (32) is provided on the button (3), the pressing block (32) is located in the connecting groove (132) and abuts against the upper end surface of the connecting strip (41).

5. The switch structure capable of realizing arbitrary character colors according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with a mounting notch (14) communicating with the second light guide channel (11); the lower end surface of the upper cover plate (8) is provided with an insert block (83) with an open lower end; the insert block (83) is located in the mounting notch (14).

6. The switch structure capable of realizing arbitrary character colors according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a rubber pad (9), on which light-transmitting areas (91) are provided at positions corresponding to the first LED lamp (51) and the second LED lamp (52).

7. The switch structure capable of realizing arbitrary character colors according to claim 6, characterized in that: A positioning groove is provided on the outer periphery of the light-transmitting area (91) of the rubber pad (9), and the lower end of the housing (1) is located in the positioning groove.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Start - stop switch and car

    CN208444759U