Anti-tilt rotating and pressing encoder switch

The design of the light guide ring and the knob switch being connected solves the problem of the encoder knob being skewed, improves the rotation and pressing feel, simplifies the installation process and reduces costs.

CN223347676UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16NANJING PUJIE INTELLIGENT SYST
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Application Number
CN202422311047.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-23
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing encoder knob is prone to skew, affecting the rotation and pressing feel, and the existing limit method requires high processing precision and affects the feel.

Method used

The light guide ring is connected to the knob switch and the product shell by clipping. The light guide ring is made of milky white semi-transparent plastic material. There is a buckle on the top to connect it with the knob switch. The circuit board is fixed to the product shell with screws.

Benefits of technology

The encoder's rotation and pressing feel are improved, with a simple structure, low cost, easy installation, and no impact on the feel. The light guide ring improves the panel display uniformity.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of rotating and pressing encoder switches, and particularly relates to an anti-tilt rotating and pressing encoder switch, which comprises a product shell and a knob switch, the knob switch is movably connected with the product shell, a circuit board is fixedly connected in the product shell, a positioning hole is arranged on the circuit board, and the knob switch is arranged in the product shell. The circuit board is welded with an encoder through a positioning hole, the top end of the encoder is provided with a quincuncial handle, the quincuncial handle is movably connected with the knob switch, a light guide ring is connected between the knob switch and the product shell, and the light guide ring is respectively clamped with the knob switch and the product shell. The encoder is simple in structure, low in cost and convenient to install and maintain, and does not affect the hand feeling when the encoder rotates and is pressed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of rotation and pressing encoder switches, in particular to an anti-tilt rotation and pressing encoder switch. Background Art

[0002] Many electronic products currently use encoders that can be rotated and pressed, with a rotary switch mounted on the encoder's rotating shaft. Since the encoder itself can be rotated and pressed, a gap must exist between the encoder shaft and the encoder housing. This gap can cause the encoder's front knob to tilt when installed, a problem that is particularly pronounced on large rotary switches. The industry currently uses a stopper along the knob's diameter to prevent this problem. However, this method requires high machining precision and, because the stopper is always in place, affects the encoder's feel when rotating or pressing. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and in the abstract and title of the utility model to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract and the title of the utility model, and such simplifications or omissions shall not be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an anti-tilt rotation and pressing encoder switch, which can improve the feel of the encoder when rotating and pressing.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] An anti-tilt rotation and press encoder switch comprises: a product housing and a knob switch, the knob switch and the product housing being movably connected, a circuit board being fixedly connected inside the product housing, the circuit board being provided with a positioning hole, an encoder being welded to the circuit board through the positioning hole, a plum blossom handle being provided at the top of the encoder, the plum blossom handle being movably connected to the knob switch, a light guide ring being connected between the knob switch and the product housing, the light guide ring being respectively engaged with the knob switch and the product housing.

[0007] As a preferred solution of the anti-tilt rotation and press encoder switch described in the present invention, the light guide ring is made of milky white semi-transparent plastic material.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the anti-tilt rotation and press encoder switch described in the utility model, a buckle is provided on the outer side of the top of the light guide ring, and an undercut is provided on the inner side of the bottom of the knob switch, and the buckle and the undercut are movably connected.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the anti-tilt rotation and press encoder switch described in the present invention, the circuit board is fixed to the product housing by screws.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0011] The light guide ring of the utility model adopts milky white semi-transparent plastic material, which improves the light emission efficiency of the panel display and makes the display more uniform and soft.

[0012] The utility model has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, easy installation and maintenance, and does not affect the hand feeling when the encoder is rotated and pressed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and detailed embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive labor. Among them:

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0016] In the picture:

[0017] 1-Knob switch; 2-Product housing; 3-Light guide ring; 4-Circuit board; 5-Encoder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0020] Next, the present invention is described in detail with reference to schematic diagrams. For ease of illustration, cross-sectional views of device structures may be partially enlarged and not to scale when describing the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely illustrative and should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, in actual production, three-dimensional dimensions, including length, width, and depth, should be included.

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] refer to Figure 1-2 The utility model provides an anti-tilt rotation and press encoder switch, including a product housing 2 and a knob switch 1, the knob switch 1 and the product housing 2 are movably connected, a circuit board 4 is fixedly connected to the product housing 2, a positioning hole is provided on the circuit board 4, an encoder 5 is welded to the circuit board 4 through the positioning hole, a plum blossom handle is provided on the top of the encoder 5, the plum blossom handle and the knob switch 1 are movably connected, a light guide ring 3 is connected between the knob switch 1 and the product housing 2, and the light guide ring 3 is respectively clamped with the knob switch 1 and the product housing 2.

[0023] Furthermore, the light guide ring 3 is made of milky white semi-transparent plastic material.

[0024] Furthermore, a buckle is provided on the outer side of the top of the light guide ring 3, and an undercut is provided on the inner side of the bottom of the knob switch 1, and the buckle and the undercut are movably connected.

[0025] Furthermore, the circuit board 4 is fixed to the product housing 2 by screws.

[0026] After installation, the buckle of the light guide ring 3 and the undercut of the knob switch 1 are connected, and a gap is retained between the light guide ring 3 and the knob switch 1; when the knob switch 1 is tilted, the buckle will limit the tilt in the vertical direction; when the knob switch 1 is rotated, the gap does not affect the switch; when the knob switch 1 is pressed down, the buckle and the undercut are separated from each other, and the pressing feel is not affected.

[0027] While the present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments, various modifications may be made and equivalent components may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present invention. In particular, as long as no structural conflicts exist, the various features of the embodiments disclosed herein may be combined with one another in any manner, and the omission of an exhaustive description of these combinations in this specification is solely for the sake of space and resource conservation. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but encompasses all technical solutions within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An anti-tilt rotation and press encoder switch, comprising a product housing (2) and a knob switch (1), characterized in that: The knob switch (1) and the product housing (2) are movably connected. A circuit board (4) is fixedly connected inside the product housing (2). A positioning hole is provided on the circuit board (4). An encoder (5) is welded to the circuit board (4) through the positioning hole. A plum blossom handle is provided at the top of the encoder (5). The plum blossom handle and the knob switch (1) are movably connected. A light guide ring (3) is connected between the knob switch (1) and the product housing (2). The light guide ring (3) is respectively engaged with the knob switch (1) and the product housing (2).

2. The anti-tilt rotation and press encoder switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light guide ring (3) is made of milky white semi-transparent plastic material.

3. The anti-tilt rotation and press encoder switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buckle is provided on the outer side of the top of the light guide ring (3), and an undercut is provided on the inner side of the bottom of the knob switch (1), and the buckle and the undercut are movably connected.

4. The anti-tilt rotation and press encoder switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit board (4) is fixed to the product housing (2) by screws.