Switch easy to plug and unplug

By designing the seat structure of easy-to-plug switches, and using elastic arms and snap-on structures, the problem of difficulty in plugging and unplugging of existing keyboard switches is solved, and rapid insertion and unplugmentation is achieved, improving operational convenience and reducing production costs.

CN223245460UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19DONGGUAN GAOTE ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422063802.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing keyboard switches require a lot of effort when installing and disassembling, making them difficult to plug and unplug, and easily damage the midboard, resulting in inconvenient maintenance.

Method used

An easy-to-plug switch is designed. By dividing the seat body into an upper cover and a base, and extending the elastic arms on both sides of the upper cover, setting up snaps and pulling bosses. The elastic action of the elastic arm makes the pulling bosses and snaps clamp the edge of the through-hole of the middle plate to achieve rapid insertion and pulling.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the effect of convenient plugging, quick and labor-saving, improves the convenience of assembly and disassembly, and reduces production costs and operation difficulties.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a switch easy to plug and unplug, which comprises a seat body, a button, a magnet and a reset piece, the button is arranged on the seat body in a sliding manner, the lower end of the button is provided with a connecting part, the magnet is arranged on the connecting part, and the reset piece is arranged between the seat body and the button; the seat body comprises an upper cover and a base, and the upper cover is detachably connected with the base; the two opposite sides of the upper cover extend downwards from the edge of the upper cover to form elastic arms, the ends, away from the edge of the upper cover, of the elastic arms protrude outwards to form buckles, and a drawing boss is arranged on the edge of the upper cover in an outwards protruding mode. A certain distance is formed between the drawing boss and the buckle; when the seat body is installed on a middle plate, the drawing boss and the buckle can be clamped on the edge of the through hole of the middle plate. The switch easy to plug and unplug has the advantages of being convenient to plug, fast and labor-saving.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a push button switch, in particular to an easy-to-plug switch which is convenient to plug in. Background Art

[0002] A keyboard switch is a common keyboard button. Each key on the keyboard is controlled by a separate switch. By pressing the button, the magnet is driven, causing the magnet to move closer to or further away from the magnetic sensor, thereby generating a signal to realize the keyboard pressing operation.

[0003] These keyboard switches are all snapped onto the keyboard's mid-plate. During installation, considerable force is required to press the switch into a through-hole on the PCB. While secure, removal is difficult. Replacing a switch requires considerable force, which, due to its small size, requires significant finger strength and can damage the mid-plate. Furthermore, the ease of insertion and removal makes maintenance time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an easy-to-plug switch which is convenient, quick and labor-saving to plug in.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the easy-plug switch provided by the present invention includes a base body, a button, a magnet and a reset member, the button is slidably arranged on the base body, the lower end of the button is provided with a connecting portion, the magnet is arranged on the connecting portion, and the reset member is arranged between the base body and the button; the base body includes an upper cover and a base, and the upper cover and the base are detachably connected; elastic arms extend downward from the edge of the upper cover on opposite sides of the upper cover, and one end of the elastic arm away from the edge of the upper cover protrudes outward from a buckle, and a pulling boss is provided on the edge of the upper cover protruding outward; the pulling boss and the buckle are separated by a certain distance; when the base body is installed on the middle plate, the pulling boss and the buckle can be clamped on the edge of the through hole of the middle plate.

[0006] Compared with the prior art, the present invention divides the seat body into an upper cover and a base, and extends elastic arms on opposite sides of the upper cover, a clip is protrudingly provided on the elastic arm, and a pulling boss is protruding outward from the edge of the upper cover and is a certain distance away from the clip. When the seat body is installed on the middle plate, the elastic action of the elastic arm avoids the edge of the through hole of the middle plate, so that the pulling boss and the clip are clamped on the middle plate, and are quickly inserted and positioned in the through hole of the middle plate; when the seat body is detached from the middle plate, the protruding structure of the pulling boss is used to lend force, and the elastic avoidance effect of the elastic arm is used, so that the seat body can be easily pulled out of the middle plate. Therefore, the present invention has the advantages of convenient, fast and labor-saving plugging and unplugging.

[0007] Preferably, a first guiding bevel is provided on the underside of the clip, and a second guiding bevel is provided on the upper side of the clip. By utilizing the first guiding bevel, the elastic arm is automatically forced to bend inward when the base is inserted into the through-hole of the middle plate, thereby avoiding the edge of the through-hole of the middle plate and enabling rapid insertion. Furthermore, by utilizing the second guiding bevel, the elastic arm is automatically forced to bend when the base is removed from the through-hole of the middle plate, thereby avoiding the edge of the through-hole of the middle plate and enabling rapid removal. This greatly improves the convenience of assembly and disassembly, saving time and effort.

[0008] Preferably, the drawing boss extends downward in an arc shape from the upper side of the edge of the upper cover.

[0009] Preferably, the upper cover is provided with elastic connecting ears on opposite sides, each of which is provided with a snap-fitting hole, and the base is provided with snap-fitting protrusions on opposite sides, which snap-fit into the snap-fitting holes to connect the upper cover to the base. This allows the base to be quickly assembled and disassembled, improving assembly convenience, and also makes the base easier to manufacture, reducing production costs.

[0010] Specifically, the connecting ears and the elastic arm are located on the same side, and the connecting ears are respectively located on both sides of the elastic arm.

[0011] Preferably, a receiving groove is provided inside a side of the upper cover adjacent to the elastic arm, and a top surface of the receiving groove has a light guiding surface.

[0012] Specifically, the light-guiding surface is a curved surface. Since the accommodating groove can accommodate an LED lamp, the arrangement of the curved light-guiding surface can improve the lighting effect of the LED.

[0013] Preferably, the easy-swap switch further comprises an elastic member disposed within the base, and a pressing portion is provided on one side of the button, the pressing portion being in elastic contact with the elastic member. The provision of the elastic member allows the button to have a firm feel when pressed, thereby enhancing the operating experience.

[0014] Specifically, the elastic member includes a first elastic arm that is bent to one side and a second elastic arm that extends in an opposite direction to the first elastic arm, and the distance between the first elastic arm and the second elastic arm gradually increases from the center to the ends. By providing two elastic arms and ensuring that the distance between the first elastic arm and the second elastic arm gradually increases from the center to the ends, the small distance in the center can serve as a buffer for the button to pause midway during pressing, while the large distance between the upper and lower ends can ensure that the button can be smoothly pressed from the top to the bottom, thereby achieving a step-by-step feel when pressed.

[0015] Preferably, the cross section of the magnet is square. The square design can make the magnet easier to process and effectively reduce processing costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the easy-plug switch of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the easy-plug switch of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the base of the easy-plug switch of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a top view of the easy-swap switch of the utility model installed on the middle plate.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the easy-swap switch of the utility model installed on the middle plate.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the easy-plug switch of the utility model installed on the middle plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to explain the technical content, structural features and effects achieved by the present invention in detail, the following is a detailed description in conjunction with the embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the pluggable switch 100 of the present invention is installed on the middle plate 200, which includes a base 1, a button 2, a magnet 3 and a reset member 4. The button 2 is slidably arranged on the base 1, and the lower end of the button 2 is provided with a connecting portion 21. The magnet 3 is arranged in the connecting portion 21. The cross-section of the magnet 3 is square. The square design can make the magnet 3 easier to process, effectively reducing the processing cost. The reset member 4 is arranged between the base 1 and the button 2; the reset member 4 is a compression spring, so that the button 2 can automatically rebound upward and reset after being pressed downward. The base 1 includes an upper cover 11 and a base 12, and the upper cover 11 and the base 12 are detachably connected. Elastic arms 111 extend downward from the edge of the upper cover 11 on opposite sides of the upper cover 11. A latch 111a protrudes outward from the outer side of one end of the elastic arm 111 away from the edge of the upper cover 11. A pull-out boss 112 protrudes outward from the edge of the upper cover 11; the pull-out boss 112 extends downward in an arc from the upper side of the edge of the upper cover 11. A certain distance separates the pull-out boss 112 and the latch 111a, which is used to accommodate the middle plate 200. The middle plate 200 defines a through hole 201 for inserting the easy-swap switch 100. When the base 1 is mounted on the middle plate 200, the pull-out boss 112 and the latch 111a can be clamped to the edge of the through hole 201 in the middle plate 200.

[0024] See also Figure 3 The lower side of the clip 111a is provided with a first guide bevel 111b, and the upper side of the clip 111a is provided with a second guide bevel 111c. By utilizing the first guide bevel 111b, the elastic arm 111 can be automatically forced to elastically bend inward when the base body 1 is inserted into the through-hole 201 of the middle plate 200, thereby avoiding the edge of the through-hole 201 of the middle plate 200 and achieving rapid insertion. Furthermore, by utilizing the second guide bevel 111c, the elastic arm 111 can be automatically forced to bend when the base body 1 is removed from the through-hole 201 of the middle plate 200, thereby avoiding the edge of the through-hole 201 of the middle plate 200 and achieving rapid removal. This greatly improves the convenience of assembly and disassembly, saving time and effort.

[0025] For example Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, elastic connecting ears 113 are provided on opposite sides of the upper cover 11, each of which has a snap-fitting hole 113a. Snap-fitting protrusions 121 are provided on opposite sides of the base 12, and the snap-fitting protrusions 121 snap into the snap-fitting holes 113a to connect the upper cover 11 to the base 12. This allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the base 1, improving assembly convenience, while also simplifying and convening the base 1, reducing production costs. The connecting ears 113 are located on the same side as the elastic arm 111, and are located on either side of the elastic arm 111.

[0026] See also Figure 1 A receiving groove 114 is provided on one side of the upper cover 11 adjacent to the elastic arm 111. The top surface of the receiving groove 114 has a light-guiding surface 115. Specifically, the light-guiding surface 115 is a curved surface. Because the receiving groove 114 can accommodate an LED lamp, the provision of the curved light-guiding surface 115 can improve the LED's lighting effect.

[0027] See also Figure 2 The easy-swap switch 100 also includes an elastic member 5, which is disposed within the base 1. A pressing portion 22 is provided on one side of the button 2, and the pressing portion 22 can elastically contact the elastic member 5. By providing the elastic member 5, the button 2 can produce a step-by-step feel when pressed, improving the control experience. Specifically, the elastic member 5 includes a first elastic arm 51 that is bent to one side and a second elastic arm 52 that extends in the opposite direction of the first elastic arm 51. The distance between the first elastic arm 51 and the second elastic arm 52 gradually increases from the middle to the ends. By providing two elastic arms and ensuring that the distance between the first elastic arm 51 and the second elastic arm 52 gradually increases from the middle to the ends, the small distance in the middle can serve as a buffer for the button 2 to pause midway during pressing, while the large distance between the upper and lower ends can ensure that the button 2 can be smoothly pressed from the top to the bottom, thereby achieving a step-by-step feel when pressed.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the present invention divides the base 1 into an upper cover 11 and a base 12, and extends elastic arms 111 on opposite sides of the upper cover 11, protruding buckles 111a are provided on the elastic arms 111, and a pulling boss 112 is provided on the edge of the upper cover 11 at a certain distance from the buckle 111a, so that when the base 1 is installed on the middle plate 200, the elastic action of the elastic arms 111 is utilized to avoid the through hole of the middle plate 200. 201 edge, so that the pulling boss 112 and the buckle 111a are clamped on the middle plate 200, and are quickly inserted and positioned in the through hole 201 of the middle plate 200; and when the base body 1 is detached from the middle plate 200, the protruding structure of the pulling boss 112 is used to leverage the force, and the elastic avoidance effect of the elastic arm 111 is used, so that the base body 1 can be easily pulled out from the middle plate 200. Therefore, the utility model has the advantages of convenient, fast and labor-saving plug-in.

[0029] The above disclosure is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and certainly cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the scope of the patent application of the present invention still fall within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. A pluggable switch, characterized in that: The cam is configured to move the push button and the push button to move relative to each other, wherein the push button is slidably arranged on the cam, the lower end of the push button is provided with a connecting portion, the magnet is provided on the connecting portion, and the reset member is provided between the cam and the push button; the cam comprises an upper cover and a base, and the upper cover is detachably connected to the base; elastic arms extend downward from the edge of the upper cover on opposite sides of the upper cover, and a buckle protrudes outward from one end of the elastic arm away from the edge of the upper cover, and a pulling boss is provided on the edge of the upper cover protruding outward; a certain distance is separated between the pulling boss and the buckle; when the cam is installed on the middle plate, the pulling boss and the buckle can be clamped on the edge of the through hole of the middle plate.

2. The easy-swap switch according to claim 1, wherein: A first guiding inclined surface is provided on the lower side of the buckle, and a second guiding inclined surface is provided on the upper side of the buckle.

3. The easy-swap switch according to claim 1, wherein: The drawing boss extends downward in an arc shape from the upper side of the edge of the upper cover.

4. The easy-swap switch according to claim 1, wherein: Elastic connecting ears are provided on opposite sides of the upper cover, and engaging holes are provided on the connecting ears. Engaging protrusions are provided on opposite sides of the base, and the engaging protrusions are engaged in the engaging holes to connect the upper cover and the base.

5. The easy-swap switch according to claim 4, wherein: The connecting ears are located on the same side as the elastic arm, and the connecting ears are respectively located on both sides of the elastic arm.

6. The easy-swap switch according to claim 1, wherein: A receiving groove is provided inside a side of the upper cover adjacent to the elastic arm, and a top surface of the receiving groove has a light guiding surface.

7. The easy-swap switch according to claim 6, wherein: The light guiding surface is a curved surface.

8. The easy-swap switch according to claim 1, wherein: The easy-swap switch further comprises an elastic member, which is disposed in the base body. A pressing portion is provided on one side of the button, and the pressing portion can elastically contact the elastic member.

9. The easy-swap switch according to claim 8, wherein: The elastic member comprises a first elastic arm bent on one side and a second elastic arm with a bending extension direction opposite to the first elastic arm. The distance between the first elastic arm and the second elastic arm gradually increases from the middle to both ends.

10. The easy-swap switch according to claim 1, wherein: The cross section of the magnet is square.