Wireless medical foot switch structure

By designing a wireless medical foot switch structure, using a waterproof micro switch and a wireless transmission circuit board, the problems of wire tangling and poor waterproof performance of existing foot switches are solved, achieving wireless control and high waterproof performance, making it suitable for the medical industry.

CN223486909UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28ZHEJIANG KACON ELECTRIC
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422018608.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-19
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-19

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Technical Problem

Existing single-pole foot switches are prone to wire tangling during use and have poor waterproof performance, making them unsuitable for the medical industry.

Method used

A wireless medical foot switch structure was designed, which adopts a waterproof micro switch and a wireless transmission circuit board, and combines a 2.4G wireless transmitter or Bluetooth device to achieve wireless control. It is equipped with a waterproof button device and a potting seal structure to achieve an IPX8 waterproof rating.

Benefits of technology

It achieves convenient wireless control and high waterproof performance, making it suitable for the medical industry. The transmission distance reaches 15 meters indoors. The structure is reasonably designed and easy to use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a wireless medical foot switch structure which comprises a base, a pedal mounting groove is formed in the base, a pedal is arranged in the pedal mounting groove, a first waterproof microswitch is arranged at the lower end of the pedal, a waterproof groove is formed in the lower end face of the base, and a second waterproof microswitch is arranged in the waterproof groove. A wireless transmitting circuit board is arranged in the waterproof groove and connected with a first waterproof microswitch, a battery assembly is arranged at one end of the wireless transmitting circuit board and comprises a battery bin, a battery is arranged in the battery bin, and a battery cover is arranged at the outer end of the battery bin. An O-shaped sealing ring is arranged between the battery cover and the outer port of the battery compartment; a waterproof bottom plate is arranged at the lower end of the base, and the waterproof bottom plate and the lower end face of the base are detachably arranged. The technical scheme is reasonable in structural design, convenient to use, good in waterproof performance and good in practicability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of foot switch technology, specifically to a wireless medical foot switch structure. Background Technology

[0002] A foot switch is a switch that controls the on / off state of a circuit by stepping on it. It is used in control circuits where the hands cannot reach, allowing for operation without the aid of the hands. A simple foot switch essentially has a built-in limit switch; when the foot provides a signal, the switch is activated. Foot switches are widely used in medical devices, stamping equipment, welding equipment, textile equipment, printing machinery, and other fields.

[0003] With the continuous development of technology, various fields have increasingly higher requirements for the diversified connection mechanisms of foot switches. However, most existing foot switches are single or double-gang switches. The existing single-gang foot switches have some shortcomings in structure: existing single-gang foot switches generally have a power cord and a connection cord to the equipment, which requires plugging in the power supply and equipment connection cords during use. These cords can sometimes get tangled in the foot, making them inconvenient to use. Moreover, due to unreasonable structural design, existing single-gang foot switches have poor waterproof performance and are not suitable for the medical industry, resulting in poor practicality. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a wireless medical foot switch structure that is reasonably designed, easy to use, waterproof, and practical.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a wireless medical foot switch structure, including a base, a pedal mounting groove on the base, a pedal in the pedal mounting groove, a first waterproof micro switch at the lower end of the pedal, a waterproof groove on the lower surface of the base, a wireless transmitting circuit board in the waterproof groove, the wireless transmitting circuit board being connected to the first waterproof micro switch, a battery assembly at one end of the wireless transmitting circuit board, the battery assembly including a battery compartment containing a battery, a battery cover at the outer end of the battery compartment, and an O-ring seal between the battery cover and the outer port of the battery compartment; a waterproof base plate at the lower end of the base, the waterproof base plate being detachably mounted to the lower surface of the base.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that: a 2.4G wireless transmitter and a Bluetooth device are fixedly mounted on the wireless transmitting circuit board; an indicator light is provided on one side of the wireless transmitting circuit board; an indicator light through hole is provided on the upper surface of the base facing the indicator light position; the wireless transmitting circuit board is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the base by screws; a wireless receiver is provided on one side of the base; when the pedal is stepped on, a first waterproof micro switch is triggered; after receiving the trigger signal from the first waterproof micro switch, the wireless transmitting circuit board transmits a wireless control signal to the wireless receiver through the 2.4G wireless transmitter or the Bluetooth device.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that: the upper end face of the base is provided with a plurality of button through holes located behind the pedal mounting groove, and each button through hole is provided with a waterproof button device. The waterproof button device includes a rubber cap, a push rod, a metal spring, a return spring, a fixing plate, a second waterproof micro switch and a limit block. The rubber cap is fitted on the upper end of the push rod, the lower end of the push rod is connected to the metal spring, the lower end face of the metal spring is connected to the upper end of the return spring, the lower end of the return spring is connected to the fixing plate, the lower end of the fixing plate is connected to the second waterproof micro switch, the limit block is connected to the second waterproof micro switch, and the second waterproof micro switch is connected to the wireless transmission circuit board.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: the indicator light and the inner wall surface of the indicator light through hole are sealed by glue, and the waterproof button device and the inner wall surface of the aligned button through hole are sealed by a rubber cap.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: the outer port of the battery compartment is provided with a threaded connection part, and the battery cover is fixed to the threaded connection part by a threaded connection.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: a waterproof gasket is provided between the waterproof base plate and the base, and a handle is integrally provided at the rear end of the base.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, this utility model has a reasonable structural design. When the pedal is stepped on, it triggers the first waterproof micro switch. After receiving the trigger signal from the first waterproof micro switch, the wireless transmission circuit board transmits a wireless control signal to the wireless receiver through a 2.4G wireless transmitter or Bluetooth device to achieve remote control. At the same time as the 2.4G wireless transmitter or Bluetooth device transmits the wireless control signal, the indicator light will light up to indicate that the transmission distance is more than 15 meters indoors. The battery cover is exposed on the outside of the product, which is convenient for customers to replace the battery. The indicator light is sealed with potting glue. The wireless transmission circuit board is also sealed with potting glue after wiring. The waterproof rating of the whole product reaches IPX8. The structure is reasonable, easy to use, has good waterproof performance and practicality, and is suitable for the medical industry.

[0012] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the battery assembly structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the waterproof button device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the waterproof button device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0019] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] See Figures 1 to 6 This utility model discloses a wireless medical foot switch structure, including a base 1, a pedal mounting groove 11 on the base 1, a pedal 2 disposed in the pedal mounting groove 11, a first waterproof micro switch 3 disposed at the lower end of the pedal 2, a waterproof groove 12 disposed on the lower end surface of the base 1, a wireless transmitting circuit board 4 disposed in the waterproof groove 12, the wireless transmitting circuit board 4 being connected to the first waterproof micro switch 3, a battery assembly 5 disposed at one end of the wireless transmitting circuit board 4, the battery assembly 5 including a battery compartment 51, a battery disposed in the battery compartment 51, a battery cover 52 disposed at the outer end of the battery compartment 51, an O-ring being disposed between the battery cover 52 and the outer port of the battery compartment 51; a waterproof base plate 8 disposed at the lower end of the base 1, the waterproof base plate 8 being detachably disposed from the lower end surface of the base 1.

[0021] Preferably, the first waterproof micro switch 3 is electrically connected to the wireless transmission circuit board 4 via a wire, the battery of the battery assembly 5 is electrically connected to the wireless transmission circuit board 4 via a wire or copper sheet, the battery cover 52 and the outer port of the battery compartment 51 are sealed by an O-ring, and the waterproof base plate 8 is fixed to the lower end face of the base 1 by screws.

[0022] To make the structural design of this utility model more reasonable, as a preferred embodiment, a 2.4G wireless transmitter and a Bluetooth device are fixedly installed on the wireless transmission circuit board 4. An indicator light 6 is provided on one side of the wireless transmission circuit board 4. An indicator light through hole 13 is provided on the upper surface of the base 1 aligned with the indicator light position. The wireless transmission circuit board 4 is connected and fixed to the inner wall of the base 1 by screws. A wireless receiver is provided on one side of the base 1. When the pedal 2 is stepped on, the first waterproof micro switch 3 is triggered. After receiving the trigger signal of the first waterproof micro switch 3, the wireless transmission circuit board 4 transmits a wireless control signal to the wireless receiver.

[0023] The upper surface of the base 1, located behind the pedal mounting groove 11, has several button through holes 14. Each button through hole 14 houses a waterproof button device 7. The waterproof button device 7 includes a rubber cap 71, a push rod 72, a metal spring 73, a return spring 74, a fixing plate 75, a second waterproof micro switch 76, and a limiting block 77. The rubber cap 71 is fitted onto the upper end of the push rod 72. The lower end of the push rod 72 is connected to the metal spring 73. The lower end of the metal spring 73 is connected to the upper end of the return spring 74. The lower end of the return spring 74 is connected to the fixing plate 75. The lower end of the fixing plate 75 is connected to the second waterproof micro switch 76. The limiting block 77 is connected to the second waterproof micro switch 76. The second waterproof micro switch 76 is connected to the wireless transmission circuit board 4. Preferably, the second waterproof micro switch 76 and the wireless transmission circuit board 4 are electrically connected via wires.

[0024] The indicator light 6 and the inner wall of the indicator light through hole 13 are sealed with glue, and the waterproof button device 7 and the inner wall of the aligned button through hole 14 are sealed with a rubber cap 71. Preferably, the indicator light 6 and the wireless transmission circuit board 4 are fixed by welding or connected by wires, and the wireless transmission circuit board 4 is also sealed with glue after wiring is completed; a total of 2 button through holes 14 are provided on the base 1.

[0025] The outer port of the battery compartment 51 is provided with a threaded connection part, and the battery cover 52 is fixed to the threaded connection part by a threaded connection. Preferably, the battery is a dry cell battery or a rechargeable lithium battery.

[0026] A waterproof gasket is provided between the waterproof base plate 8 and the base 1, and a handle 15 is integrally provided at the rear end of the base 1.

[0027] In practical applications, stepping on pedal 2 triggers the first waterproof micro switch 3. Upon receiving the trigger signal from the first waterproof micro switch 3, the wireless transmission circuit board 4 transmits a wireless control signal to the wireless receiver via a 2.4G wireless transmitter or Bluetooth device, achieving remote control. Simultaneously, indicator light 6 illuminates to indicate the transmission distance, which can reach over 15 meters indoors. The wireless receiver can be a mobile phone, computer, automated PCL equipment, etc. The battery compartment uses a threaded O-ring seal, with the battery cover exposed on the outside of the product for easy battery replacement. The indicator light is sealed with potting compound, and the wireless transmission circuit board 4 is also sealed with potting compound after wiring. The entire product has an IPX8 waterproof rating, a reasonable structural design, is easy to use, has good waterproof performance, and is highly practical, making it suitable for the medical industry.

[0028] The above description of the specific embodiments of this utility model is only used to further illustrate this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-essential improvements and adjustments made to this utility model by technical engineers based on the above description of the utility model shall fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A wireless medical foot switch structure, comprising a base (1), wherein a pedal mounting groove (11) is provided on the base (1), and a pedal (2) is provided in the pedal mounting groove (11), characterized in that: A first waterproof micro switch (3) is provided at the lower end of the pedal (2). A waterproof groove (12) is provided on the lower surface of the base (1). A wireless transmission circuit board (4) is provided in the waterproof groove (12). The wireless transmission circuit board (4) is connected to the first waterproof micro switch (3). A battery assembly (5) is provided at one end of the wireless transmission circuit board (4). The battery assembly (5) includes a battery compartment (51). A battery is provided in the battery compartment (51). A battery cover (52) is provided at the outer end of the battery compartment (51). An O-ring is provided between the battery cover (52) and the outer port of the battery compartment (51). A waterproof base plate (8) is provided at the lower end of the base (1). The waterproof base plate (8) is detachably disposed from the lower surface of the base (1).

2. The wireless medical foot switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A 2.4G wireless transmitter and a Bluetooth device are fixedly installed on the wireless transmission circuit board (4). An indicator light (6) is provided on one side of the wireless transmission circuit board (4). An indicator light through hole (13) is provided on the upper surface of the base (1) aligned with the indicator light position. The wireless transmission circuit board (4) and the inner wall of the base (1) are connected and fixed by screws. A wireless receiver is provided on one side of the base (1). When the pedal (2) is stepped on, it triggers the first waterproof micro switch (3). After receiving the trigger signal from the first waterproof micro switch (3), the wireless transmission circuit board (4) transmits a wireless control signal to the wireless receiver through the 2.4G wireless transmitter or the Bluetooth device.

3. The wireless medical foot switch structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper surface of the base (1) is provided with several button through holes (14) located behind the pedal mounting groove (11). Each button through hole (14) is provided with a waterproof button device (7). The waterproof button device (7) includes a rubber cap (71), a push rod (72), a metal spring (73), a return spring (74), a fixing plate (75), a second waterproof micro switch (76), and a limit block (77). The rubber cap (71) is sleeved on the push rod (74). 2) At the upper end, the lower end of the push rod (72) is connected to the metal spring (73), the lower end face of the metal spring (73) is connected to the upper end of the reset spring (74), the lower end of the reset spring (74) is connected to the fixing plate (75), the lower end of the fixing plate (75) is connected to the second waterproof micro switch (76), the limit block (77) is connected to the second waterproof micro switch (76), and the second waterproof micro switch (76) is connected to the wireless transmission circuit board (4).

4. The wireless medical foot switch structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The indicator light (6) and the inner wall of the indicator light through hole (13) are sealed by glue, and the waterproof button device (7) and the inner wall of the aligned button through hole (14) are sealed by a rubber cap (71).

5. The wireless medical foot switch structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer port of the battery compartment (51) is provided with a threaded connection part, and the battery cover (52) is fixed to the threaded connection part by a threaded connection.

6. A wireless medical foot switch structure according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: A waterproof gasket is provided between the waterproof base plate (8) and the base (1), and a handle (15) is integrally provided at the rear end of the base (1).