Touch switch with good stability

By introducing a guide rod and elastic element into the tactile switch, the problems of operating handle misalignment and incomplete reset are solved, the stability of the tactile switch is improved, and perfect rebound of the metal plate is ensured.

CN223598588UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25WENZHOU LINNA ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423179004.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-23
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-23

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Technical Problem

Existing tactile switches lack a guiding structure, which causes the operating handle to easily deviate when pressed, resulting in uneven force on the metal sheet and deformation, insufficient reset spring force, and affecting the stability of use.

Method used

A tactile switch structure comprising a guide rod and an elastic element is designed. The guide rod is connected to the operating handle through a through hole, the bottom end of the guide rod is connected to the bottom wall of the receiving cavity, and the top end of the guide rod is connected to the bottom wall of the operating handle. The elastic element is disposed between the telescopic rods to provide sufficient reset force and avoid problems such as operating handle displacement and incomplete reset.

Benefits of technology

The operating handle is guided by a guide rod to avoid offset and incomplete reset, thereby improving the stability of the tactile switch and ensuring perfect rebound of the metal plate.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tact switch with good stability, which comprises a base, an operating handle, a metal sheet, a cover plate and a guide rod, an accommodating cavity is arranged in the base, the metal sheet is arranged in the center of the accommodating cavity, the metal sheet is of a center arched structure, a pressing block is arranged at the bottom of the operating handle, and the cover plate is arranged on the pressing block. The pressing block is in contact with the arched position of the center of the metal sheet, a first leading-out pin is arranged on one side of the base, a second leading-out pin is arranged on the other side of the base, first contacts are arranged on the two sides in the containing cavity, the first contacts are connected with the first leading-out pin, a second contact is arranged in the center in the containing cavity, and the second contact is connected with the second leading-out pin. The operation handle can be guided through the guide rod, the deviation phenomenon when the operation handle is pressed down is avoided, the problem that a metal sheet deforms due to pressing deviation is avoided, the operation handle is pushed to reset through the guide rod, the problem that the metal sheet cannot rebound perfectly due to the fact that the operation handle cannot reset is avoided, and the use stability is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tactile switch technology, and specifically to a tactile switch with good stability. Background Technology

[0002] A tactile switch is an electronic switch that typically turns a circuit on or off by gently pressing its operating lever. Inside a tactile switch is usually a flexible metal plate or conductive rubber. When an external force is applied to the switch's operating lever, the metal plate or rubber deforms and makes contact with the contacts, thus turning on the circuit. When the external force is removed, the switch returns to its initial state due to its internal elastic restoring force, and the circuit is turned off.

[0003] However, because existing tactile switches do not have a structure to guide the operating lever, they are prone to misalignment when the operating lever is pressed. This can lead to uneven stress and deformation of the metal plate after prolonged use. Furthermore, the operating lever is reset only by the elasticity of the metal plate, resulting in a small reset force. This can cause the operating lever to fail to reset, resulting in the metal plate not being able to spring back perfectly, thus leading to low stability of the tactile switch.

[0004] Therefore, the applicant has made beneficial designs and found a way to solve the above problems. The technical solution to be introduced below is generated in this context. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention provides a tactile switch with good stability to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A stable tactile switch includes a base, an operating handle, a metal sheet, a cover plate, and a guide rod. The base has an internal cavity, and the metal sheet is located in the center of the cavity. The metal sheet has a centrally arched structure. The bottom of the operating handle has a pressure block that contacts the central arch of the metal sheet. One lead-out foot is provided on one side of the base, and another lead-out foot is provided on the other side of the base. One contact point is provided on both sides of the cavity, and each contact point is connected to the first lead-out foot. A second contact point is provided in the center of the cavity, and the second contact point is connected to the second lead-out foot. The bottom end of the guide rod is connected to the bottom wall of the cavity. Through holes are provided on both sides of the metal sheet, and the top end of the guide rod passes through the through holes and connects to the bottom wall of the operating handle.

[0008] Preferably, the guide rod includes a telescopic rod one, a telescopic rod two is movably connected inside the telescopic rod one, the telescopic rod one is provided with an elastic element inside, the telescopic rod one is connected to the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity, and the telescopic rod two is connected to the bottom wall of the operating handle.

[0009] Preferably, the elastic element is a spring, and both ends of the elastic element abut against the first telescopic rod and the second telescopic rod, respectively.

[0010] Preferably, the edge of the metal sheet contacts the contact point.

[0011] Beneficial effects

[0012] The above-mentioned technical solutions of one or more of the tactile switches with good stability provided in this embodiment of the utility model have at least one of the following technical effects:

[0013] This utility model, through the above-mentioned technical solution, guides the operating handle with a guide rod, preventing the operating handle from shifting when pressed. This avoids the problem of deformation of the metal piece caused by the operating handle shifting during pressing. Furthermore, the guide rod pushes the operating handle upward to reset, preventing the problem of the operating handle failing to reset and the metal piece not being able to spring back perfectly. This effectively improves the stability of the tactile switch. Attached Figure Description

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

[0015] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.

[0016] The correspondence between the labels and component names in the attached figures is as follows:

[0017] 1. Base; 2. Operating handle; 3. Metal sheet; 4. Cover plate; 5. Guide rod; 6. Receiving cavity; 7. Pressure block; 8. Lead-out foot one; 9. Lead-out foot two; 10. Contact one; 11. Contact two; 12. Through hole; 13. Telescopic rod one; 14. Telescopic rod two; 15. Elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. 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.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] like Figure 1-2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a tactile switch with good stability according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] In this embodiment, the system includes a base 1, an operating handle 2, a metal sheet 3, a cover plate 4, and a guide rod 5. The base 1 has an internal cavity 6. The metal sheet 3 is located in the center of the cavity 6 and has a centrally arched structure. A pressure block 7 is located at the bottom of the operating handle 2, and the pressure block 7 contacts the centrally arched part of the metal sheet 3. Pressing the operating handle 2 causes the pressure block 7 to press down on the metal sheet 3, resulting in deformation. One side of the base 1 has a lead-out foot 8, and the other side has a lead-out foot 9. Contact points 10 are located on both sides of the cavity 6, and each contact point 10 is connected to the lead-out foot 8. A contact point 11 is located in the center of the cavity 6. Contact point 11 is connected to lead-out pin 9. Lead-out pin 8 and lead-out pin 9 connect the tactile switch to the outside world. The bottom end of the guide rod 5 is connected to the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 6. Both sides of the metal sheet 3 have through holes 12. The top end of the guide rod 5 passes through the through holes 12 and connects to the bottom wall of the operating handle 2. The guide rod 5 can guide the operating handle 2 to avoid deviation when the operating handle 2 is pressed, thereby avoiding the problem of deformation of the metal sheet 3 caused by the deviation of the operating handle 2. Furthermore, the guide rod 5 pushes the operating handle 2 upward to reset, avoiding the problem of the operating handle 2 failing to reset and the metal sheet 3 failing to spring back perfectly, thereby effectively improving the stability of the tactile switch.

[0023] In this embodiment, the guide rod 5 includes a telescopic rod 13, and a telescopic rod 2 14 is movably connected inside the telescopic rod 13. An elastic element 15 is provided inside the telescopic rod 13. The telescopic rod 13 is connected to the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 6, and the telescopic rod 2 14 is connected to the bottom wall of the operating handle 2. This structure realizes the telescopic function of the guide rod 5.

[0024] In this embodiment, the elastic element 15 is a spring. The two ends of the elastic element 15 abut against the first telescopic rod 13 and the second telescopic rod 14 respectively. The elastic element 15 increases the elastic force between the first telescopic rod 13 and the second telescopic rod 14, so that the guide rod 5 has sufficient elastic force to push the operating handle 2 to reset.

[0025] In this embodiment, the edge of the metal sheet 3 contacts the contact point 10, and this structure realizes the connection between the metal sheet 3 and the lead-out pin 8.

[0026] The present invention provides a tactile switch with good stability. Its installation method, connection method or setting method are all common mechanical methods. As long as it can achieve its beneficial effect, it can be implemented.

[0027] All technologies not described in detail in this utility model are known technologies. Those skilled in the art can easily implement this utility model based on their understanding of this specification, and the contents shown in the accompanying drawings are part of this specification.

[0028] The above description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present utility model. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present utility model is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, and all such deductions or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims submitted by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tactile switch with good stability, characterized in that: Includes a base (1), an operating handle (2), a metal plate (3), a cover plate (4), and a guide rod (5). The base (1) has an internal cavity (6). The metal plate (3) is located in the center of the cavity (6) and has a centrally arched structure. The bottom of the operating handle (2) has a pressure block (7) that contacts the centrally arched part of the metal plate (3). The base (1) has a lead-out foot one (8) on one side and a lead-out foot two (8) on the other side. 9) The cavity (6) has two contact points (10) on both sides, and each contact point (10) is connected to the lead-out foot (8). The cavity (6) has a contact point (11) in the center, and the contact point (11) is connected to the lead-out foot (9). The bottom end of the guide rod (5) is connected to the bottom wall of the cavity (6). The metal sheet (3) has through holes (12) on both sides, and the top end of the guide rod (5) passes through the through hole (12) and is connected to the bottom wall of the operating handle (2).

2. The tactile switch with good stability according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rod (5) includes a telescopic rod one (13), a telescopic rod two (14) is movably connected inside the telescopic rod one (13), an elastic element (15) is provided inside the telescopic rod one (13), the telescopic rod one (13) is connected to the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity (6), and the telescopic rod two (14) is connected to the bottom wall of the operating handle (2).

3. The tactile switch with good stability according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic element (15) is a spring, and the two ends of the elastic element (15) abut against the first telescopic rod (13) and the second telescopic rod (14) respectively.

4. The tactile switch with good stability according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge of the metal sheet (3) contacts the contact point (10).