Spring module and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of touch springs, and discloses a spring module and electronic equipment. The spring module comprises a spring and a support, the spring is provided with a central axis, and the spring is provided with a first end in the direction of the central axis; the support is arranged at the first end and comprises a base and pins, the base is connected with the first end, the base is arranged in a central symmetry mode with respect to the central axis, and the pins are arranged in a central symmetry mode with respect to the central axis. The pin and the support are symmetrically arranged relative to the spring, so that the center of gravity of the pin and the center of gravity of the support are located at the center of the spring, the pin is prevented from deviating relative to the spring, and the problem that follow-up spring modules are difficult to feed in a production line is effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of touch springs, and in particular to a spring module and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] Smart electronic devices often feature touch switches, allowing users to activate corresponding functions by touching or pressing the switch. These switches consist of a spring module, which primarily consists of a spring body and a bracket. The spring body is connected to the bracket, with pins extending from the spring body or from the bracket. These pins are then soldered to the circuit board for electrical connection. However, the pins of existing spring modules are prone to tilting relative to the spring body during storage or transportation, hindering subsequent loading and soldering to the circuit board on the production line. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main technical problem solved by the embodiments of the present application is to provide a spring module and an electronic device, which can effectively avoid the problem of the pins being tilted compared to the spring, and help to improve the problem of difficulty in loading the spring module in the production line.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, a technical solution adopted in an embodiment of the present application is: to provide a spring module, including a spring and a bracket. The spring has a central axis, and the spring has a first end in the direction of the central axis. The bracket is arranged at the first end, and the bracket includes a base and a pin. The base is connected to the first end, and the base is centrally symmetrically arranged about the central axis, and the pin is centrally symmetrically arranged about the central axis. An embodiment of the present application provides a spring module, which arranges the pin and the bracket symmetrically about the spring so that the center of gravity of the pin and the bracket is at the center of the spring, thereby avoiding the pin from being offset relative to the spring, thereby effectively solving the problem of difficulty in loading the subsequent spring module in the production line.

[0005] In some embodiments, the base includes a main body, a first side portion, and a second side portion. The first side portion and the second side portion are symmetrically arranged on either side of the main body to form an "I"-shaped structure. The main body, the first side portion, and the second side portion are each used to support a portion of the first end portion. This structural arrangement allows the base to be symmetrically arranged about the central axis, ensuring that the center of the base coincides with the central axis. Furthermore, it allows the base to provide sufficient support for the spring while reducing its weight, thereby reducing the weight of the entire spring module.

[0006] In some embodiments, the base has a first surface, and the first end is disposed on the first surface; the bracket further includes a first fixing member and a second fixing member, both of which are connected to the first end on the outside of the first end to secure the first end to the base. Providing the first fixing member and the second fixing member on the first surface facilitates secure connection between the spring and the base.

[0007] In some embodiments, the bracket further includes a third fixing member and a fourth fixing member, each of which is connected to the first end portion on the inner side of the first end portion to secure the first end portion to the base, wherein the inner side and outer side of the first end portion are arranged relative to each other in the radial direction of the first end portion. By arranging the third fixing member and the fourth fixing member on the inner side of the first end portion, on the one hand, the first end portion can be positioned against the first surface of the base, thereby facilitating rapid assembly and connection of the spring and the base; on the other hand, arranging the fixing members on the inner side and outer side of the first end portion can further enhance the secure connection between the first end portion and the base, preventing the spring from separating from the base.

[0008] In some embodiments, along the radial direction of the first end, the first fixing member and the third fixing member are correspondingly arranged, and the second fixing member and the fourth fixing member are correspondingly arranged. With this structure, the first fixing member and the third fixing member can simultaneously clamp the first end from the inside and the outside respectively, while the second fixing member and the fourth fixing member can clamp the first end from the inside and the outside respectively, thereby further improving the firmness of the connection between the spring and the base.

[0009] In some embodiments, the base has a second surface, the second surface and the first surface being arranged opposite each other in the direction of the central axis of the spring, and the pins are arranged on the second surface; the pins include a first pin and a second pin, and the first pin and the second pin are symmetrically arranged about the central axis. This structure ensures that the first pin and the second pin are evenly arranged on the base. During transportation and feeding, the first pin and the second pin will not deviate or bend relative to the spring, which facilitates smooth loading of the spring module.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first pin is provided with a first stopper, and the second pin is provided with a second stopper. Along the central axis of the spring, the distance between the first stopper and the base is equal to the distance between the second stopper and the base. The first stopper and the second stopper are configured to engage with solder holes on a circuit board, thereby limiting the travel of the spring module to initially position and secure the spring module relative to the circuit board, preventing the first and second pins from wobbling relative to the circuit board, and thereby facilitating soldering of the first and second pins to the circuit board.

[0011] In some embodiments, the pins further include a third pin, the third pin being positioned between the first pin and the second pin, and the third pin being collinear with the central axis of the spring. By soldering the third pin to the circuit board, the connection stability between the base and the circuit board can be further enhanced, preventing the base from rotating relative to the circuit board.

[0012] In some embodiments, the base and the pins are integrally formed. This structure can increase the connection strength between the base and the pins and reduce the resistance between the base and the pins, thereby facilitating current flow during operation and reducing power loss.

[0013] In order to solve the above technical problems, another technical solution adopted in the embodiment of the present application is: providing an electronic device including a spring module.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application are as follows: the spring module of the embodiments of the present application includes a spring and a bracket, the spring having a central axis and a first end in the direction of the central axis; the bracket is disposed at the first end, the bracket including a base and a pin, the base being connected to the first end, the base being centrally symmetrically disposed about the central axis, and the pin being centrally symmetrically disposed about the central axis. By arranging the pin and the bracket symmetrically about the spring, the center of gravity of the pin and the bracket is located at the center of the spring, preventing the pin from shifting relative to the spring, thereby effectively solving the problem of difficulty in loading the subsequent spring module into the production line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the specific embodiments. Similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals throughout the drawings. Elements or parts in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram from one perspective of the spring module according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the spring module of the embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the spring module from another perspective of the embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present application, the present application will be described in more detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or there can be one or more centered elements therebetween. When an element is described as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there can be one or more centered elements therebetween. The terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", "vertical", "horizontal", etc. used in this specification indicate an orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items.

[0021] In addition, the technical features involved in different embodiments of the present application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0022] Smart electronic devices often have touch switches, allowing users to activate corresponding functions by touching or pressing the switch. The touch switch includes a spring module, which primarily includes a spring body and a bracket. The spring body is connected to the bracket, with pins extending from the spring body or from the bracket, and electrically connected to the circuit board through soldering. However, the pins of existing spring modules are typically located on the side of the spring body, causing the pins to deviate from the center of the spring body. During storage or transportation, the free ends of the pins can shift toward the center of the spring body under the action of their own gravity, making it easy for the pins to tilt relative to the spring body, thereby affecting subsequent material loading and soldering to the circuit board on the production line.

[0023] An embodiment of the present application provides a spring module 100, which arranges the pins 22 and the bracket 20 symmetrically about the spring 10 so that the center of gravity of the pins 22 and the bracket 20 is at the center of the spring 10, thereby preventing the pins 22 from being offset relative to the spring 10, thereby effectively solving the problem of difficulty in subsequent loading of the spring module 100 in the production line.

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 3, the spring module 100 includes a spring 10 and a bracket 20, the spring 10 has a central axis M1, and the spring 10 can perform telescopic movement along the extension direction of the central axis M1. The spring 10 has a first end 11 and a second end 12 relative to each other in the direction of the central axis M1, wherein the bracket 20 is arranged at the first end 11, and the second end 12 is used to connect with the touch part, so that the user can touch or press the touch part. The bracket 20 includes a base 21 and a pin 22, the base 21 is connected to the first end 11 of the spring 10, wherein the base 21 is centrally symmetrically arranged with respect to the central axis M1 of the spring 10. The pin 22 is arranged on the base 21, and the pin 22 is also centrally symmetrically arranged with respect to the central axis M1 of the spring 10. Specifically, as Figure 3 As shown, when spring module 100 is projected along central axis M1 of spring 10, central axis M1 forms the center of the projection. Base 21 and pins 22 are arranged centrosymmetrically about this center. This structure ensures that the center of gravity of bracket 20 and pins 22 are both located at the center of spring 10, effectively preventing pins 22 from shifting relative to spring 10.

[0025] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 The base 21 includes a main body 211, a first side portion 212, and a second side portion 213. The first side portion 212 and the second side portion 213 are symmetrically arranged on either side of the main body 211, and together form an "I"-shaped structure. The first side portion 212, the main body 211, and the second side portion 213 are all used to support a portion of the first end portion 11. This structural arrangement not only allows the base 21 to be symmetrically arranged about the central axis M1, ensuring that the center of the base 21 coincides with the central axis M1; it also allows the weight of the base 21 to be reduced while providing sufficient support for the spring 10, thereby reducing the weight of the entire spring module 100.

[0026] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 Along the central axis M1 of the spring 10, the base 21 has a first surface 21a and a second surface 21b that are opposite each other. The first end 11 is disposed on the first surface 21a, and the pin 22 is disposed on the second surface 21b. The bracket 20 also includes a first fixing member 23 and a second fixing member 24. The first fixing member 23 and the second fixing member 24 are both disposed outside the first end 11 of the spring 10 and connected to the first end 11 to secure the first end 11 to the base 21, thereby completing the connection and fixation between the bracket 20 and the spring 10. By providing the first fixing member 23 and the second fixing member 24 on the first surface 21a, the connection and fixation between the spring 10 and the base 21 can be facilitated.

[0027] As some examples, the first fixing member 23 and the second fixing member 24 can be bent and deformed. In the initial state, the first fixing member 23 and the second fixing member 24 extend from the first surface 21a in a direction away from the second surface 21b. After the first end 11 of the spring 10 is brought into contact with the first surface 21a, the first fixing member 23 and the second fixing member 24 are bent so that the first fixing member 23 and the second fixing member 24 press against the first end 11, thereby fixing the first end 11 to the base 21. In other examples, the first fixing member 23 and the second fixing member 24 have engaging grooves. After the first end 11 of the spring 10 is brought close to or brought into contact with the first surface 21a, the spring 10 is rotated so that the first end 11 is rotated and engaged in the engaging grooves of the first fixing member 23 and the second fixing member 24, thereby fixing the first end 11 to the base 21. In a further embodiment, the first fixing member 23 and the second fixing member 24 may be symmetrically arranged about the central axis M1 , so that the first fixing member 23 and the second fixing member 24 can fix the first end portion 11 of the spring 10 more evenly.

[0028] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 The bracket 20 further includes a third fixing member 25 and a fourth fixing member 26. The third fixing member 25 and the fourth fixing member 26 are both disposed on the inner side of the first end portion 11 and abut against the first end portion 11 to fix the first end portion 11 to the base 21 on the inner side of the first end portion 11. The inner side of the first end portion 11 and the outer side of the first end portion 11 are disposed opposite each other in the radial direction of the first end portion 11. The provision of the third fixing member 25 and the fourth fixing member 26 on the inner side of the first end portion 11 can, on the one hand, provide a positioning function for the abutment of the first end portion 11 against the first surface 21a of the base 21, thereby facilitating quick assembly and connection of the spring 10 with the base 21. On the other hand, the provision of fixing members on the inner and outer sides of the first end portion 11 can further enhance the secure connection between the first end portion 11 and the base 21, thereby preventing the spring 10 from separating from the base 21.

[0029] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 Along the radial direction of the first end portion 11, the first fixing member 23 and the third fixing member 25 are correspondingly arranged, and the second fixing member 24 and the fourth fixing member 26 are correspondingly arranged. Through the above structure, the first fixing member 23 and the third fixing member 25 can clamp the first end portion 11 from the inside and the outside respectively, and the second fixing member and the fourth fixing member can clamp the first end portion 11 from the inside and the outside respectively, thereby further improving the firmness of the connection between the spring 10 and the base 21.

[0030] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3The pin 22 includes a first pin 221 and a second pin 222. The first pin 221 and the second pin 222 both extend from the second surface 21b of the base 21 in a direction away from the first surface 21a. The first pin 221 and the second pin 222 are symmetrically arranged about the central axis M1 of the spring 10, so that the center of gravity of the pin 22 coincides with the central axis M1. Specifically, when the first pin 221 and the second pin 222 are connected to form a first structural line M2, the first structural line M2 intersects with the central axis M1 of the spring 10, and the spring 10 is divided into two parts by the first structural line M2, and the two parts are symmetrically arranged about the first structural line M2. Through the above structure, the first pin 221 and the second pin 222 can be evenly arranged on the base 21. During transportation and feeding, the first pin 221 and the second pin 222 will not be offset or bent compared to the spring 10, which is conducive to the smooth loading of the spring module 100.

[0031] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 The first pin 221 is provided with a first limiting portion 2211, and the second pin 222 is provided with a second limiting portion 2221. When the spring module 100 needs to be soldered to a circuit board, the first pin 221 and the second pin 222 are used to pass through the soldering holes on the circuit board, and the first limiting portion 2211 and the second limiting portion 2221 are engaged at the soldering holes, thereby limiting the travel of the spring module 100, thereby preliminarily positioning and fixing the spring module 100 relative to the circuit board, preventing the first pin 221 and the second pin 222 from shaking relative to the circuit board, and thus facilitating soldering of the first pin 221 and the second pin 222 to the circuit board.

[0032] As an example, the first limiting portion 2211 is formed by partially bending the first pin 221, and the second limiting portion 2221 is formed by partially bending the second pin 222. This facilitates the simple and rapid processing of the first limiting portion 2211 and the second limiting portion 2221, without the need to add additional structures to the first pin 221 and the second pin 222 to form the first limiting portion 2211 and the second limiting portion 2221. Of course, in other embodiments, the first limiting portion 2211 and the second limiting portion 2221 can also have other shapes, as long as the first limiting portion 2211 and the second limiting portion 2221 can be engaged with the soldering holes on the circuit board to limit the travel of the first pin 221 and the second pin 222.

[0033] In further embodiments, see Figure 2Along the central axis M1 of the spring 10, the distance between the first stopper 2211 and the second surface 21b of the base 21 is equal to the distance between the second stopper 2221 and the second surface 21b of the base 21. This ensures that the base 21 and the circuit board are parallel, thereby preventing the spring 10 from deflecting.

[0034] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 Pin 22 also includes a third pin 223, which is located between first pin 221 and second pin 222. The third pin 223 is collinear with the central axis M1 of the spring 10, i.e., the third pin 223 is located at the center of the base 21. By soldering the third pin 223 to the circuit board, the connection stability between the base 21 and the circuit board is further enhanced, preventing the base 21 from rotating relative to the circuit board. Furthermore, by collinearly arranging the third pin 223 with the central axis M1 of the spring 10, the third pin 223 is ensured to be located at the center of the base 21, preventing the center of gravity of the entire spring module 100 from shifting, thereby preventing the spring 10 from shifting and deforming relative to the base 21.

[0035] In some embodiments, the base 21, the first pin 221, and the second pin 222 are integrally formed. Of course, when a third pin 223 is provided, the third pin 223 may also be integrally formed with the base 21. By integrally forming the base 21 and the pin 22, on the one hand, the manufacturing difficulty can be reduced, while at the same time increasing the connection strength between the base 21 and the pin 22; on the other hand, the resistance between the base 21 and the pin 22 can be reduced, thereby facilitating the flow of current during operation and reducing power loss.

[0036] The present application further provides an embodiment of an electronic device, which includes the above-mentioned spring module 100. The specific structure and function of the spring module 100 can be found in the above-mentioned embodiment and will not be described in detail here.

[0037] The spring module 100 of the embodiment of the present application includes a spring 10 and a bracket 20. The spring 10 has a central axis M1 and a first end 11 in the direction of the central axis M1. The bracket 20 is disposed at the first end 11 and includes a base 21 and a pin 22. The base 21 is connected to the first end 11 and is centrally symmetrically arranged about the central axis M1. The pin 22 is centrally symmetrically arranged about the central axis M1. By arranging the pin 22 and the bracket 20 symmetrically about the spring 10, the center of gravity of the pin 22 and the bracket 20 is located at the center of the spring 10, preventing the pin 22 from being offset relative to the spring 10, thereby effectively solving the problem of difficulty in loading the subsequent spring module 100 on the production line.

[0038] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A spring module, characterized in that: include: a spring having a central axis, wherein the spring has a first end in the direction of the central axis; The bracket is arranged at the first end, and the bracket includes a base and a pin. The base is connected to the first end, and the base is centrally symmetrically arranged about the central axis, and the pin is centrally symmetrically arranged about the central axis.

2. The spring module according to claim 1, wherein: The base includes a main body, a first side portion and a second side portion, wherein the first side portion and the second side portion are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the main body to form an "I"-shaped structure, and the main body, the first side portion and the second side portion are all used to support a part of the first end portion.

3. The spring module according to claim 1, wherein: The base has a first surface, and the first end portion is disposed on the first surface; The bracket further includes a first fixing member and a second fixing member, wherein the first fixing member and the second fixing member are both connected to the first end portion at an outer side of the first end portion to fix the first end portion to the base.

4. The spring module according to claim 3, wherein: The bracket also includes a third fixing member and a fourth fixing member, and the third fixing member and the fourth fixing member are both connected to the first end portion on the inner side of the first end portion to fix the first end portion to the base, wherein the inner side and the outer side of the first end portion are arranged relative to each other in the radial direction of the first end portion.

5. The spring module according to claim 4, characterized in that: Along the radial direction of the first end, the first fixing member and the third fixing member are correspondingly arranged, and the second fixing member and the fourth fixing member are correspondingly arranged.

6. The spring module according to claim 3, wherein: The base has a second surface, the second surface and the first surface are arranged opposite to each other in the direction of the central axis of the spring, and the pin is arranged on the second surface; The pins include a first pin and a second pin, and the first pin and the second pin are symmetrically arranged about the central axis.

7. The spring module according to claim 6, wherein: The first pin is provided with a first limiting portion, and the second pin is provided with a second limiting portion. Along the direction of the central axis of the spring, the distance between the first limiting portion and the base is equal to the distance between the second limiting portion and the base.

8. The spring module according to claim 6, wherein: The pins further include a third pin, the third pin is located between the first pin and the second pin, and the third pin is arranged colinearly with the central axis of the spring.

9. The spring module according to claim 1, wherein: The base and the pins are integrally formed.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a spring module as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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