Push button switch locking tool and set tool
By designing the sleeve and drive rod structure of the button switch locking tool, the installation problem of the button switch nut with space limitation is solved, and efficient and stable tightening and disassembly operations are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422464042.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-11
AI Technical Summary
In case of space limitations, existing tools are difficult to effectively install or remove centrally installed push button switch nuts.
A push-button switch locking tool is designed, including a sleeve and a drive rod. The sleeve has a mating part and a connecting part, and a groove and a protrusion are provided on the mating part. The sleeve is engaged with the push-button switch card, and the drive rod is used to rotate the sleeve to achieve tightening or removal.
It realizes efficient and simple installation or removal of push button switch nuts under space constraints, improving connection stability and operational convenience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of switch assembly tools, in particular to a button switch locking tool and a set tool. Background Art
[0002] A pushbutton switch is a common electronic switch that controls the on / off state of a circuit by pressing a button. The button drives a transmission mechanism, connecting or disconnecting the moving contact and the stationary contact, thus switching the circuit. In electrical automatic control circuits, pushbutton switches are used to manually issue control signals to control contactors, relays, electromagnetic starters, and other devices. Pushbutton switches typically require nuts for mounting on mechanical equipment.
[0003] However, when a large number of push button switches are installed in a centralized manner, the gaps between the push button switches are extremely small. Current tools all use a conventional wrench to tighten the nut onto the push button switch for installation. In this installation method, the direction of the force acting on the conventional wrench is tangential to the radial direction of the push button switch. However, the space between the multiple push button switches installed in a centralized manner is extremely limited. The radial peripheral space of the push button switches is insufficient for a conventional wrench to reach in and operate, making it impossible to install and fix the push button switches in this manner. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a button switch locking tool and a set of tools, aiming to solve the technical problem of installing and disassembling the nut of the button switch under the condition of limited space.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a button switch locking tool for installing a button switch, the button switch locking tool comprising:
[0006] a sleeve, the sleeve comprising a connecting portion and a mating portion for engaging with the push button switch, the mating portion and the connecting portion being arranged opposite to each other, the mating portion comprising a plurality of grooves, the grooves being evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the sleeve;
[0007] A driving rod is connected to the connecting portion.
[0008] In one embodiment, the matching portion further includes a plurality of protrusions, and the grooves and the protrusions are alternately arranged along the circumference of the sleeve.
[0009] In one embodiment, the groove has a bottom wall, a side wall, a front notch and a side notch. The front notch is connected to the inner cavity of the sleeve and is arranged opposite to the bottom wall; the side notch is connected to the front notch and the outside world and is arranged opposite to the side wall; the bottom wall is connected to the side wall, the bottom wall is arranged in an arc surface, and is used to socket the button switch.
[0010] In one embodiment, the driving rod includes a connecting rod and a handle rod, the axial direction of the handle rod is perpendicular to the axial direction of the connecting rod, the handle rod is detachably connected to the connecting rod, and the connecting rod is detachably connected to the connecting portion.
[0011] In one embodiment, a nut is provided at one end of the connecting rod away from the connecting portion, and the handle rod passes through the nut and is threadedly connected to the connecting rod.
[0012] In one embodiment, the handle rod includes a first section and a second section, and the nut is respectively provided with a first opening and a second opening near one end of the handle rod, the first section and the second section are detachably connected, the first section passes through the first opening and is screwed to one end of the connecting rod, and the second section passes through the second opening and is screwed to the other end of the connecting rod.
[0013] In one embodiment, a third opening is provided on the side of the connecting portion facing the connecting rod, an internal thread is provided in the third opening, an external thread is provided on the outer wall of the connecting rod, the internal thread is adapted to the external thread, and a fastener is provided at one end of the driving rod, the fastener is sleeved on the connecting rod, and is threadedly connected to the external thread of the connecting rod.
[0014] In one embodiment, a fourth opening is provided on the outer wall of the connecting portion, and an internal thread is provided on the fourth opening. A clamping section is further provided on one end of the connecting rod close to the connecting portion, and an internal thread is provided on the outer wall of the clamping section that matches the fourth opening.
[0015] The present invention also provides a tool kit, which includes:
[0016] The button switch locking tool described above;
[0017] A button switch nut is engaged with the button switch locking tool.
[0018] This new solution utilizes a sleeve that fits over the outer periphery of a push button switch and can be tightened or removed by rotating the sleeve using a drive rod. After securing the push button switch, the sleeve is inserted into the push button switch, and the mating portion of the sleeve is then vertically inserted into the push button switch. The sleeve is then rotated by the drive rod to tighten or remove the push button switch. This method is simple to operate, efficient, and convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the button switch locking tool provided by the utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the button switch locking tool provided by the utility model from another perspective;
[0022] Figure 3 A top view of the button switch locking tool provided by the utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the button switch locking tool provided by the utility model.
[0024] Description of Figure Numbers:
[0025] 1000, push button switch locking tool; 1. Sleeve; 11. Connecting portion; 111. Third opening; 112. Fourth opening; 12. Fitting portion; 121. Groove; 121a. Bottom wall; 121b. Side wall; 121c. Main notch; 121d. Side notch; 122. Protrusion; 2. Drive rod; 21. Connecting rod; 211. Nut; 22. Handle rod; 221. First section; 222. Second section; 2000, push button switch nut.
[0026] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0028] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.
[0029] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually 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 the present invention.
[0030] The utility model provides a button switch locking tool.
[0031] See also Figures 1 to 2 In one embodiment of the present utility model, the button switch locking tool is used to install a button switch. The button switch locking tool includes a sleeve 1 and a driving rod 2. The sleeve 1 has a connecting portion 11 and a matching portion 12 for engaging with the button switch. The matching portion 12 and the connecting portion 11 are arranged opposite to each other. The matching portion 12 includes a plurality of grooves 121, and each groove 121 is evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the sleeve 1; the driving rod 2 is connected to the connecting portion 11.
[0032] In this embodiment, the button switch locking tool is used to install the button switch and complete the loading and unloading of the button switch. The sleeve 1 is used to engage with the button switch, the connecting portion 11 is used to connect with the drive rod 2, the matching portion 12 is used to engage with a specific part of the button switch, the groove 121 is used to engage with the button switch to ensure stability and alignment during installation, and the drive rod 2 is used to transmit torque. Accordingly, the drive rod 2 can tighten or loosen the button switch by manual or electric drive, which is not limited here. The connecting portion 11 and the drive rod 2 can be connected by means of engaging, screwing, etc., which is not limited here. The grooves 121 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the sleeve 1 to reduce stress concentration, ensure the stability of the connection, and prevent the sleeve 1 from being separated from the button switch due to improper matching.
[0033] The present invention utilizes a sleeve 1 that is inserted around the periphery of a push button switch and rotated by a drive rod 2 to achieve tightening and removal of the push button switch. After securing the push button switch, the sleeve 1 is inserted into the push button switch. The mating portion 12 of the sleeve 1 is then vertically inserted into the push button switch. The sleeve 1 is then rotated by the drive rod 2 to achieve tightening or removal. This method is simple to operate, efficient, and convenient.
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, the matching portion 12 further includes a plurality of protrusions 122 , and the grooves 121 and the protrusions 122 are alternately arranged along the circumference of the sleeve 1 .
[0035] In this embodiment, by alternating grooves 121a and protrusions 122b along the circumference of sleeve 1, multiple points of contact with the outer wall of the push button switch are achieved, providing uniform force distribution during installation. This arrangement improves the stability of the connection between the push button switch and the push button switch locking tool, increases the friction between sleeve 1 and the push button switch, thereby improving the stability of the connection and facilitating the removal of the push button switch.
[0036] In one embodiment of the present invention, the groove 121 has a bottom wall 121a, a side wall 121b, a positive notch 121c and a side notch 121d. The positive notch 121c is connected to the inner cavity of the sleeve 1 and is arranged opposite to the bottom wall 121a; the side notch 121d is connected to the positive notch 121c and the outside world, and is arranged opposite to the side wall 121b; the bottom wall 121a is connected to the side wall 121b, the bottom wall 121a is arranged in an arc surface, and is used to socket the button switch.
[0037] Combine Figures 3 and 4 In this embodiment, the bottom wall 121a is set in an arc surface, which can more accurately fit the push button switch and ensure the stability and sealing of the connection. The structure of the side wall 121b and the bottom wall 121a can increase the mechanical strength of the sleeve 1, making it more durable; the evenly distributed grooves 121 can play a self-positioning role, making the push button switch easier to align and install.
[0038] In one embodiment of the present invention, the driving rod 2 includes a connecting rod 21 and a handle rod 22. The axial direction of the handle rod 22 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the connecting rod 21. The handle rod 22 is detachably connected to the connecting rod 21, and the connecting rod 21 is detachably connected to the connecting portion 11.
[0039] In this embodiment, the connecting rod 21 is used to connect the sleeve 1, and the handle rod 22 is used to apply torque to the connecting rod 21, so that the sleeve 1 can be rotated to install and remove the push button switch. Accordingly, the handle rod 22 can be detachably connected to the connecting rod 21 by means of threaded connection, quick-release pins, slots, and snaps; the connecting rod 21 can be detachably connected to the connecting portion 11 by means of bolt connection, quick-release screws, threaded connection, etc. The 90-degree arrangement of the handle rod 22 and the connecting rod 21 allows the user to easily apply torque when space is limited. The detachable connection between the handle rod 22 and the connecting rod 21, and the connecting rod 21 and the connecting portion 11, allows the user to replace or upgrade components as needed and to process them separately.
[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, a nut 211 is provided at one end of the connecting rod 21 away from the connecting portion 11 , and the handle rod 22 passes through the nut 211 and is threadedly connected to the connecting rod 21 .
[0041] In this embodiment, nut 211 is used to secure connecting rod 21 to handlebar 22. Accordingly, nut 211 has a hole for threading handlebar 22 onto the connecting rod, and the threads of handlebar 22 match those of the connecting rod. This arrangement not only secures the connection between handlebar 22 and connecting rod 21 but also facilitates detachable handlebar 22.
[0042] In one embodiment of the present utility model, the handle rod 22 includes a first section 221 and a second section 222. The nut 211 is respectively provided with a first opening and a second opening near one end of the handle rod. The first section 221 and the second section 222 are detachably connected. The first section 221 passes through the first opening and is screwed to one end of the connecting rod 21, and the second section 222 passes through the second opening and is screwed to the other end of the connecting rod 21.
[0043] In this embodiment, the first opening is used to pass through and secure the first section, while the second opening is used to pass through and secure the second section. The detachable connection between the first section 221 and the second section 222 facilitates installation or removal of the push button switch when space is limited. This segmented design facilitates maintenance and replacement. If one section is damaged, only the damaged portion needs to be replaced without affecting further use. The screw connection ensures a secure and stable connection.
[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, a third opening 111 is provided on the side of the connecting portion 11 facing the connecting rod 21, an internal thread is provided in the third opening 111, an external thread is provided on the outer wall of the connecting rod 21, the internal thread is adapted to the external thread, and a fastener is provided at one end of the driving rod 2, the fastener is sleeved on the connecting rod 21, and is threadedly connected to the external thread of the connecting rod 21.
[0045] In this embodiment, the fasteners here can be nuts, etc. The above arrangement realizes the connection between the connecting portion 11 and the connecting rod 21 by means of internal and external thread matching, ensuring that the connecting rod 21 is stably fixed in the connecting portion 11, and also facilitates maintenance and replacement.
[0046] In one embodiment of the present invention, a fourth opening 112 is provided on the outer wall of the connecting portion 11, and the fourth opening 112 is provided with an internal thread. A clamping section is also provided at one end of the connecting rod 21 close to the connecting portion 11, and an inner thread is provided on the outer wall of the clamping section that is compatible with the fourth opening 112.
[0047] In this embodiment, the fourth opening 112 is a screw hole for preventing loosening, and cooperates with the clamping section to prevent the connection portion 11 from being separated from the connecting rod 21. The above arrangement provides a firm connection and is also convenient for users to disassemble, install or replace.
[0048] The present invention also provides a tool kit comprising a push button switch nut 2000 and a push button switch locking tool. The specific structure of the push button switch locking tool is similar to that of the aforementioned embodiments. Since this tool kit incorporates all the technical solutions of all the aforementioned embodiments, it possesses at least all the beneficial effects provided by the technical solutions of the aforementioned embodiments, which will not be detailed here. The shape of the push button switch nut 2000 is adapted to the shape of the socket block of the push button switch locking tool. This arrangement makes it easier for users to install or remove the push button switch nut 2000, speeds up the assembly process, reduces the time required for manual installation or removal, helps standardize the assembly process, and improves the consistency of assembly quality.
[0049] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A button switch locking tool for installing a button switch, characterized in that: The button switch locking tool comprises: A sleeve (1), the sleeve (1) comprising a connecting portion (11) and a matching portion (12) for engaging with the push button switch, the matching portion (12) and the connecting portion (11) being arranged opposite to each other, the matching portion (12) comprising a plurality of grooves (121), each of the grooves (121) being evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the sleeve (1); A driving rod (2), wherein the driving rod (2) is connected to the connecting portion (11).
2. The button switch locking tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The matching portion (12) further includes a plurality of protrusions (122), and the grooves (121) and the protrusions (122) are alternately arranged along the circumference of the sleeve (1).
3. The button switch locking tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The groove (121) comprises a bottom wall (121a), a side wall (121b), a front notch (121c) and a side notch (121d); the front notch (121c) is in communication with the inner cavity of the sleeve (1) and is arranged opposite to the bottom wall (121a); the side notch (121d) is in communication with the front notch (121c) and the outside world and is arranged opposite to the side wall (121b); the bottom wall (121a) is connected to the side wall (121b), the bottom wall (121a) is arranged in an arc surface, and is used for sleeve-connecting the button switch.
4. The button switch locking tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The driving rod (2) comprises a connecting rod (21) and a handle rod (22); the axial direction of the handle rod (22) is perpendicular to the axial direction of the connecting rod (21); the handle rod (22) is detachably connected to the connecting rod (21); and the connecting rod (21) is detachably connected to the connecting portion (11).
5. The button switch locking tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: A nut (211) is provided at one end of the connecting rod (21) away from the connecting portion (11), and the handle rod (22) passes through the nut (211) and is threadedly connected to the connecting rod (21).
6. The button switch locking tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The handle rod (22) comprises a first section (221) and a second section (222); a first opening and a second opening are respectively provided at one end of the nut (211) close to the handle rod (22); the first section (221) and the second section (222) are detachably connected; the first section (221) passes through the first opening and is screwed to one end of the connecting rod (21); and the second section (222) passes through the second opening and is screwed to the other end of the connecting rod (21).
7. The button switch locking tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting portion (11) is provided with a third opening (111) on a side facing the connecting rod (21), an internal thread is provided in the third opening (111), an external thread is provided on the outer wall of the connecting rod (21), the internal thread is adapted to the external thread, and a fastener is provided at one end of the driving rod (2), the fastener is sleeved on the connecting rod (21), and is threadedly connected to the external thread of the connecting rod (21).
8. The button switch locking tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer peripheral wall of the connecting portion (11) is provided with a fourth opening (112), and the fourth opening (112) is provided with an internal thread. The connecting rod (21) is also provided with a clamping section at one end close to the connecting portion (11), and the outer wall of the clamping section is provided with an internal thread that is compatible with the fourth opening (112).
9. A tool set, characterized in that: The tool kit includes: The button switch locking tool according to any one of claims 1 to 8; A button switch nut (2000) is snap-fitted with the button switch locking tool.