Automobile EPB button structure

By designing water-guiding and moisture-absorbing components on the automotive EPB button, the problem of water or rainwater accumulation on the button is solved, achieving waterproof and moisture-proof properties, and improving service life and reliability.

CN223508250UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04HUANGSHAN YUCHEN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423272262.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When existing automotive EPB buttons are splashed with water or rainwater, water or rainwater tends to accumulate on the top of the button, which may cause the button to malfunction.

Method used

A button structure including a water guiding component, a waterproof component, and a moisture-absorbing component was designed. The water guiding component guides water droplets through a trapezoidal water guiding platform, a water guiding groove, and a bent water guiding hole. The waterproof component prevents water droplets from entering through a rectangular connecting ring and a silicone pad. The moisture-absorbing component absorbs water droplets through a water-absorbing material.

Benefits of technology

This effectively prevents water droplets from accumulating on the top of the button, preventing water from entering the button's interior and improving the button's lifespan and reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile EPB button structure, comprising a button sleeve, the top end of the button sleeve is provided with a water guiding assembly used for guiding out water drops at the top end of a button, the upper end of the water guiding assembly is provided with a waterproof assembly used for preventing external water drops from entering the button, and the outer side of the water guiding assembly is provided with a moisture absorption assembly used for absorbing moisture in the button. The water guide assembly is fixedly connected to the top end of the button sleeve and used for absorbing water drops guided out by the water guide assembly, the water guide assembly further comprises a trapezoidal water guide table fixedly connected to the center of the top end of the button sleeve, and water guide sets are arranged at the four corners of the trapezoidal water guide table. The utility model aims to solve the problem that in the prior art, when water or rainwater is splashed on a button part, the water or the rainwater is easily accumulated at the upper end of the button, so that the button is possibly out of order. The technical effect is that the water drops are prevented from accumulating at the upper end of the button for a long time, thereby preventing the water drops from permeating into the button to damage the button.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts, and specifically relates to an automobile EPB button structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] The EPB button is an important component of the electronic parking brake system and is usually located at an easily operated position of the instrument desk on the driving side.

[0003] Through retrieval, an EPB switch of a touch piece type structure is disclosed in the prior art (publication number: CN220290670U) and belongs to the technical field of automobile electronics and electrical appliances, and comprises a shell, a button hingedly connected to the shell and a circuit board arranged in the shell, the button extends towards the circuit board and has a swing rod part, an orbit body is arranged on the circuit board, the orbit body is provided with an orbit along the swing direction of the swing rod part, a sliding block is arranged in the orbit and connected with the swing rod part, a metal touch disc area is arranged on the circuit board, a contact spring piece is arranged on the sliding block and driven by the sliding block to move linearly in the metal touch disc area; in the utility model, the touch piece type structure is adopted, the sliding block is driven to move by the swing rod part when the button is pulled, so that the contact spring piece moves linearly in the metal touch disc area of the circuit board, the electrical performance is connected, the service life is longer, the gear setting is easier, the structure is reasonable, the switch action is reliable and the stroke is stable, but the top end of the button of the device is a flat structure, when the button part is splashed with water or rainwater, the water or rainwater is easy to accumulate on the top end of the button, so that the rainwater may enter the inside of the button, thereby causing the button to malfunction. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, the utility model provides an automobile EPB button structure to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art that when the button part is splashed with water or rainwater, the water or rainwater is easy to accumulate on the top end of the button, so that the rainwater may enter the inside of the button, thereby causing the button to malfunction.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0006] According to the first aspect of the utility model, an automobile EPB button structure comprises a button sleeve, a water guide assembly is arranged at the top end of the button sleeve and used for guiding the water droplets on the top end of the button out, a waterproof assembly is arranged at the upper end of the water guide assembly and used for preventing the water droplets from the outside from entering the inside of the button, and a moisture absorption assembly is arranged at the outer side of the water guide assembly and used for absorbing the water droplets guided out by the water guide assembly.

[0007] The water guide assembly further comprises a trapezoidal water guide platform fixedly connected to the center of the top end of the button sleeve, four corners of the trapezoidal water guide platform are provided with water guide groups, each water guide group comprises two symmetrical second water guide grooves, the other end of each water guide group is provided with a converging groove, the bottom end of each converging groove is provided with a plurality of bent water guide holes which are horizontally and equidistantly distributed on the bottom end of the converging groove.

[0008] Further, the waterproof assembly comprises a rectangular connecting ring fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top end of the button sleeve, and the outer wall of the rectangular connecting ring is sleeved with a connecting sleeve.

[0009] Further, the waterproof assembly comprises a trapezoidal cover arranged at the top end of the connecting sleeve, and the trapezoidal cover and the connecting sleeve are in an integrated structure.

[0010] Further, the inner side of the trapezoidal cover is bonded with a silica gel soft pad, and the silica gel soft pad is attached to the top end of the button sleeve.

[0011] Further, the waterproof assembly further comprises a plurality of first water guide grooves arranged at the bottom end of the silica gel soft pad, the number of the first water guide grooves is consistent with that of the second water guide grooves, and the first water guide grooves correspond to the second water guide grooves one by one.

[0012] Further, the moisture absorption assembly comprises a clamping groove arranged on the outer wall of the button sleeve, and the two ends of the clamping groove are centrally and symmetrically provided with half-enclosed clamping sleeves, and each half-enclosed clamping sleeve is clamped and connected with the inner wall of the clamping groove.

[0013] Further, the moisture absorption assembly further comprises a water absorption material clamped and connected to the inner sides of the two half-enclosed clamping sleeves, and one end of each half-enclosed clamping sleeve is provided with a connecting groove.

[0014] Further, the moisture absorption assembly further comprises a connecting block fixedly connected to the other end of the two half-enclosed clamping sleeves, each connecting block is attached to the connecting groove, each connecting block is threadedly connected with a plurality of fixing rods, the other end of each fixing rod is threadedly connected with the connecting groove, and the outer wall of each half-enclosed clamping sleeve is provided with a plurality of air holes.

[0015] The utility model has the advantages that the trapezoidal cover is used for protection, so that water droplets cannot directly drop onto the top end of the button sleeve, when the water droplets drop onto the top end of the button sleeve, the first water guide grooves and the second water guide grooves guide the water droplets into the inner side of the converging groove, the converging groove converges the water droplets, the converging groove guides the water droplets into the inner side of the bent water guide hole, the bent water guide hole guides the water droplets into the water absorption material for absorption, so that the water droplets cannot directly drop onto the button sleeve, the water droplets cannot long accumulate on the top end of the button, and the water droplets cannot penetrate into the button to cause damage to the button, thereby prolonging the service life of the button. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view of an automotive EPB button structure provided for some embodiments of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of an automotive EPB button structure provided for some embodiments of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a button sleeve and a water guiding component for an automotive EPB button structure provided for some embodiments of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is an unfolded diagram of a waterproof component for an automotive EPB button structure, provided for some embodiments of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is an unfolded view of a moisture-absorbing component of an automotive EPB button structure provided for some embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Button sleeve; 2. Waterproof component; 201. Rectangular connecting ring; 202. Connecting sleeve; 203. Trapezoidal cover; 204. Silicone pad; 205. First water guide channel; 3. Water guide component; 301. Trapezoidal water guide platform; 302. Second water guide channel; 303. Converging channel; 304. Bent water guide hole; 4. Moisture absorbent component; 401. Locking groove; 402. Semi-enclosed locking sleeve; 403. Water absorbent material; 404. Connecting groove; 405. Connecting block; 406. Fixing rod; 407. Vent hole. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] like Figures 1-4As shown, a car EPB button structure according to the first aspect embodiment of this utility model includes: a button sleeve 1, a water guiding component 3 provided at the top of the button sleeve 1 for draining water droplets from the top of the button, a waterproof component 2 provided at the upper end of the water guiding component 3 for preventing external water droplets from entering the button, and a moisture-absorbing component 4 provided on the outside of the water guiding component 3 for absorbing the water droplets drained by the water guiding component 3. The water guiding component 3 also includes a trapezoidal water guiding platform 301 fixedly connected to the center of the top of the button sleeve 1. Water guiding groups are provided at the four corners of the trapezoidal water guiding platform 301, and each water guiding group includes two symmetrical first water guiding groups. The second water guide channel 302 is an irregular Y-shaped channel with multiple bends in its body to facilitate the collection and guidance of water droplets. Each water guide group has a converging channel 303 at its other end. The converging channel 303 is an inverted flat-topped cone with a cone-shaped bottom end to facilitate the guidance of water droplets towards the bottom of the converging channel 303. Each converging channel 303 has several bent water guide holes 304 at its bottom end, with multiple bends to facilitate the discharge of water droplets. The several bent water guide holes 304 are horizontally and equidistantly distributed at the bottom end of the converging channel 303.

[0025] In the above embodiment, it should be noted that when the trapezoidal cover 203 is damaged, water droplets enter the top of the button sleeve 1 through the damaged part of the trapezoidal cover 203. At this time, the water droplets fall onto the trapezoidal water guide platform 301, thereby guiding the water droplets to the second water guide groove 302 through the trapezoidal water guide platform 301.

[0026] The technical effect achieved by the above embodiment is as follows: when water droplets fall onto the top of the button sleeve 1, the water droplets are guided to the second water guide groove 302 by the trapezoidal water guide platform 301, so that the water droplets fall into the inner side of the second water guide groove 302, and the water droplets are guided into the inside of the gathering groove 303 by the second water guide groove 302, so that the water droplets gather at the bottom of the gathering groove 303, and then the water droplets are guided into the inside of the bent water guide hole 304 by the gathering groove 303, and the water droplets are discharged by the bent water guide hole 304.

[0027] Example 2

[0028] like Figures 2-5As shown, an automotive EPB button structure includes all the contents of Embodiment 1. Furthermore, the waterproof component 2 includes a rectangular connecting ring 201 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top of the button sleeve 1. A connecting sleeve 202 is fitted onto the outer wall of the rectangular connecting ring 201. The waterproof component 2 includes a trapezoidal cover 203 disposed at the top of the connecting sleeve 202. The trapezoidal cover 203 and the connecting sleeve 202 are an integral structure. A silicone pad 204 is adhered to the inner side of the trapezoidal cover 203. The trapezoidal cover 203 is a flexible cover, facilitating user pressing. The silicone pad 204 supports the trapezoidal cover 203. The trapezoidal cover 203 forms a flat-topped cone, facilitating the outward drainage of water droplets. The silicone pad 204 fits against the top of the button sleeve 1. When the trapezoidal cover 203 is used for a long time... When replacement is needed, the connecting sleeve 202 is separated from the rectangular connecting ring 201, thereby removing the trapezoidal cover 203. The new trapezoidal cover 203 is then fitted onto the outside of the rectangular connecting ring 201, completing the installation of the trapezoidal cover 203. The waterproof component 2 also includes several first water guide channels 205 located at the bottom of the silicone pad 204. Each first water guide channel 205 is an irregular Y-shaped channel with multiple bends to facilitate the collection and guidance of water droplets. The number of first water guide channels 205 and second water guide channels 302 are the same and correspond one-to-one. The first water guide channels 205 and second water guide channels 302 at the bottom of the silicone pad 204 form a complete circular pipe, thereby draining the water droplets. The moisture-absorbing component 4 includes... The outer wall of the button sleeve 1 has a locking groove 401. Symmetrically arranged at both ends of the locking groove 401 are semi-enclosed locking sleeves 402. Each semi-enclosed locking sleeve 402 is engaged with the inner wall of the locking groove 401. The moisture-absorbing component 4 also includes absorbent material 403 engaged with the inner sides of the two semi-enclosed locking sleeves 402. The absorbent material 403 is used to absorb water droplets. One end of each of the two semi-enclosed locking sleeves 402 has a connecting groove 404, which engages with one side of a connecting block 405. The moisture-absorbing component 4 also includes a connecting block 405 fixedly connected to the other end of the two semi-enclosed locking sleeves 402. Each connecting block 405 fits into the connecting groove 404, and each connecting block 405 is threaded with several fixing rods 406. The other ends of several fixing rods 406 are threadedly connected to connecting grooves 404. When the absorbent material 403 needs to be replaced, the fixing rods 406 are removed, and the two semi-enclosed locking sleeves 402 are separated on both sides to remove the semi-enclosed locking sleeves 402. The absorbent material 403 inside the semi-enclosed locking sleeves 402 is then removed, and the new absorbent material 403 is inserted into the inside of the semi-enclosed locking sleeves 402. The two semi-enclosed locking sleeves 402 are then locked onto both sides of the locking grooves 401, so that the connecting block 405 on one side of one semi-enclosed locking sleeve 402 engages with the connecting groove 404 on the other side of the other semi-enclosed locking sleeve 402. Finally, the fixing rods 406 are used to fix the connecting block 405 and the connecting groove 404 together.Each semi-enclosed snap-fit ​​sleeve 402 has several vent holes 407 penetrating its outer wall. These vent holes 407 are used to drain evaporated water droplets, allowing the absorbent material 403 to dry again.

[0029] The technical effect achieved by the above embodiment is as follows: when water droplets are discharged, the water-absorbing material 403 absorbs the water droplets, so that the water droplets are temporarily stored inside the water-absorbing material 403. When the indoor air temperature rises, the water droplets inside the water-absorbing material 403 evaporate and are then conducted into the air through the vent 407.

Claims

1. A car EPB button structure, comprising: A button sleeve (1) is characterized in that a water-guiding component (3) is provided at the top of the button sleeve (1) for discharging water droplets from the top of the button, a waterproof component (2) is provided at the upper end of the water-guiding component (3) for preventing water droplets from the outside from entering the button, and a moisture-absorbing component (4) is provided on the outside of the water-guiding component (3) for absorbing the water droplets discharged by the water-guiding component (3). The water guiding component (3) also includes a trapezoidal water guiding platform (301) fixedly connected to the center of the top of the button sleeve (1). The trapezoidal water guiding platform (301) has water guiding groups at its four corners. Each water guiding group includes two symmetrical second water guiding grooves (302). Each water guiding group has a converging groove (303) at its other end. Each converging groove (303) has several bent water guiding holes (304) at its bottom end. The several bent water guiding holes (304) are horizontally and equidistantly distributed at the bottom end of the converging groove (303).

2. The automotive EPB button structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof component (2) includes a rectangular connecting ring (201) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top of the button sleeve (1), and a connecting sleeve (202) is fitted on the outer wall of the rectangular connecting ring (201).

3. The automotive EPB button structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The waterproof component (2) includes a trapezoidal cover (203) disposed at the top of the connecting sleeve (202), and the trapezoidal cover (203) and the connecting sleeve (202) are an integral structure.

4. The automotive EPB button structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, A silicone pad (204) is adhered to the inner side of the trapezoidal cover (203), and the silicone pad (204) is attached to the top of the button sleeve (1).

5. The automotive EPB button structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The waterproof component (2) also includes a plurality of first water guide grooves (205) formed at the bottom of the silicone pad (204), the number of the first water guide grooves (205) and the number of the second water guide grooves (302) are the same and correspond one to one.

6. The automotive EPB button structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moisture-absorbing component (4) includes a locking groove (401) on the outer wall of the button sleeve (1). Both ends of the locking groove (401) are centrally symmetrically provided with semi-enclosed locking sleeves (402), and each semi-enclosed locking sleeve (402) is engaged with the inner wall of the locking groove (401).

7. The automotive EPB button structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The moisture-absorbing component (4) also includes a water-absorbing material (403) that is snapped into the inside of the two semi-enclosed snap sleeves (402), and a connecting groove (404) is provided at one end of each of the two semi-enclosed snap sleeves (402).

8. The automotive EPB button structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The moisture-absorbing component (4) further includes a connecting block (405) fixedly connected to the other end of the two semi-enclosed locking sleeves (402). Each connecting block (405) is in contact with the connecting groove (404). Each connecting block (405) is threaded with several fixing rods (406). The other end of each fixing rod (406) is threaded with the connecting groove (404). Each semi-enclosed locking sleeve (402) has several ventilation holes (407) through it on its outer wall.

Citation Information

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    CN220290670U