Panel switch

By designing a combination of sensing chips and vibration components for the panel switch, users can operate it from any position and receive instant feedback, solving the problems of inaccuracy and insufficient feedback in traditional switching devices and improving the user experience.

CN223639250UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05WENZHOU MORNING ELECTRONICS CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423222888.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-26

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Technical Problem

Traditional switching equipment requires users to precisely align the operating position and lacks an immediate and effective user feedback mechanism, resulting in inconvenience and a reduced user experience.

Method used

Design a panel switch comprising a base, a control module, a cover plate, a touchpad, and a vibrating element. A sensing chip detects touch actions and transmits signals to the control module via spring pins, controlling the circuit state and triggering the vibrating element to provide immediate feedback.

Benefits of technology

Users can operate effectively from any location and receive instant feedback on successful operation, improving ease of use and user satisfaction.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a panel switch, which relates to the technical field of switch equipment and comprises a base provided with an accommodating cavity; the control module is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and a spring needle is arranged on the control module; the first cover plate is detachably connected with the base, and a first through hole allowing the end of the spring needle to penetrate through is formed in the first cover plate; the second cover plate is connected to the outer side of the first cover plate, a second through hole allowing the end of the spring needle to penetrate through is formed in the second cover plate, and a vibration piece electrically connected with the control module is arranged on the second cover plate; the touch panel is connected to the outer side of the second cover plate, a sensing chip is arranged on the touch panel, a connecting end abutting against the end of the spring needle is arranged on the touch panel, and the sensing chip is in signal connection with the control module through the spring needle; and the touch panel is fixedly arranged on the outer side of the touch panel. According to the panel switch, the technical effects that a user can perform touch operation at any position on the switch panel and an operation success signal is immediately transmitted to the user after the switch action is completed are realized.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of switch device, especially a panel switch. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art field, switch device is an indispensable part in daily life. The design of traditional switch device is usually based on mechanical button or knob, and users need to realize the on-off of circuit by physically pressing or rotating the switch at a specific position. Although the traditional switch is simple and intuitive, it has obvious limitations: users must accurately aim at the position of the switch to operate, which limits the convenience and flexibility of use.

[0003] Specifically, the single operation point design of traditional switch requires users to accurately touch the specified area of the switch when performing switch action. If users fail to accurately aim, it may result in operation failure or the need for multiple attempts, which not only reduces user experience, but also may accelerate the wear and tear of switch components due to frequent physical contact, affecting the service life.

[0004] In addition, traditional switch lacks immediate and effective user feedback mechanism. After the completion of switch action, users can only judge whether the operation is successful by observing the indicator light or the state change of electrical equipment, which lacks intuitiveness and immediacy.

[0005] Therefore, how to provide a panel switch that users can perform touch operation at any position on the switch panel, and immediately convey the operation success signal to the user after the completion of switch action is a technical problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art at present. SUMMARY

[0006] The utility model aims at providing a panel switch, which solves the technical problems of traditional switch that requires users to accurately touch the specified area of the switch when performing switch action and lacks immediate and effective user feedback mechanism.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a panel switch, which comprises:

[0008] A base is provided with a containing cavity;

[0009] A control module is arranged in the containing cavity, and a spring needle is arranged on the control module;

[0010] A first cover plate is detachably connected with the base and used for fixing the control module, and a first through hole is arranged on the first cover plate for the end of the spring needle to pass through;

[0011] A second cover plate is connected to the outer side of the first cover plate, and a second through hole is arranged on the second cover plate for the spring needle end to pass through. A vibration piece is electrically connected to the control module.

[0012] A touch plate is connected to the outer side of the second cover plate, and the vibration piece is attached between the second cover plate and the touch plate. An inductive chip is arranged on the touch plate, and a connecting end is arranged on the touch plate to abut against the spring needle end. The inductive chip is connected to the control module through the spring needle.

[0013] A touch panel is fixedly arranged on the outer side of the touch plate.

[0014] Preferably, the control module comprises:

[0015] A power panel is arranged with a power connection end, a power chip, and a relay.

[0016] A control panel is electrically connected to the power panel, and the control panel is arranged with a control chip and the spring needle.

[0017] Preferably, it further comprises:

[0018] A plurality of lamp beads and a light guide strip are symmetrically arranged on the two side edges of the control panel. One end of the light guide strip is arranged opposite to the light source of the lamp bead.

[0019] A light guide channel is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the base. The other end of the light guide strip is clamped in the light guide channel.

[0020] A WiFi module is arranged on the control panel and is signal connected to a terminal device to adjust the brightness of the lamp beads.

[0021] Preferably, a plurality of clamping grooves are arranged on the first cover plate, and a clamping block is arranged on the second cover plate to be clamped and matched with the clamping grooves.

[0022] Preferably, a plurality of mounting holes are arranged on the first cover plate, and a plurality of threaded holes are arranged on the base. The first cover plate and the base are connected by screws matched with the mounting holes and the threaded holes.

[0023] Preferably, the vibration piece is a vibration motor.

[0024] Preferably, the vibration motor is bonded to the inner side of the touch plate through a motor back adhesive, and the connection between the touch plate and the second cover plate is by bonding.

[0025] Preferably, the touch panel is a glass panel, and the connection between the touch panel and the touch plate is by bonding.

[0026] With respect to the above background art, the panel switch provided by the utility model can detect the action of the user touching the touch panel through the induction chip and send information to the control module, and the control module can control the circuit state (on / off) and trigger the vibration member to produce a short vibration to inform the user of the successful operation after analyzing the received data, so that the user can effectively operate at almost any position, and the convenience and satisfaction of use are greatly improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only a part of the embodiments of the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained without creative labor on the basis of the provided drawings.

[0028] Figure 1 The panel switch shaft side schematic view provided by the embodiment of the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0029] Figure 2 The panel switch explosion schematic view provided by the embodiment of the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0030] Figure 3 The Figure 2 Another perspective explosion schematic view.

[0031] Among them:

[0032] 1-base, 2-spring needle, 3-first cover plate, 4-second cover plate, 5-vibration member, 6-touch plate, 7-induction chip, 8-touch panel, 9-power panel, 10-control panel, 11-lamp bead, 12-light guide strip, 13-light guide channel, 14-clamping groove, 15-clamping block, 16-mounting hole, 17-screw hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in the following with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0034] In order to make those skilled in the art better understand the utility model scheme, the utility model will be further described in detail with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0035] Referring toFigures 1-3 The panel switch provided by the application comprises a base 1, a control module, a first cover plate 3, a second cover plate 4, a touch plate 6 and a touch panel 8. The base 1 is provided with a containing cavity. The control module is arranged in the containing cavity. The control module is provided with a spring pin 2. The first cover plate 3 is detachably connected with the base 1 and is used for fixing the control module. The first cover plate 3 is provided with a first through hole for the end of the spring pin 2 to pass through. The second cover plate 4 is connected to the outer side of the first cover plate 3. The second cover plate 4 is provided with a second through hole for the end of the spring pin 2 to pass through. The second cover plate 4 is provided with a vibration piece 5 which is electrically connected with the control module. The touch plate 6 is connected to the outer side of the second cover plate 4. The vibration piece 5 is attached between the second cover plate 4 and the touch plate 6. The touch plate 6 is provided with a sensing chip 7. The touch plate 6 is provided with a connecting end which abuts against the end of the spring pin 2. The sensing chip 7 establishes signal connection with the control module through the spring pin 2. The touch panel 8 is fixedly arranged on the outer side of the touch plate 6. The outer side can be understood as the side away from the base 1.

[0036] That is, the base 1 is made of durable material. The base 1 is installed on the wall or other fixed surface to ensure that the whole device is stable and reliable.

[0037] The control module is arranged in the containing cavity of the base 1 and is provided with the spring pin 2. The control module is responsible for receiving signals from the sensing chip 7.

[0038] The first cover plate 3 is provided with the first through hole. The second cover plate 4 is located on the outer side of the first cover plate 3. The second cover plate 4 is also provided with the corresponding second through hole for the end of the spring pin 2 to pass through. The vibration piece 5 is arranged on the surface of the second cover plate 4 to provide tactile feedback to the user.

[0039] The vibration piece 5 is arranged between the second cover plate 4 and the touch plate 6. When the user touches the touch plate 6, the vibration piece 5 will slightly vibrate under the instruction of the control module to give the user physical feedback and confirm that the operation has been performed.

[0040] The touch plate 6 is arranged on the second cover plate 4 and is provided with the sensing chip 7. The touch plate 6 is a plane. The sensing chip 7 can detect touch actions at any position and transmit signals to the control module through the spring pin 2. The touch panel 8 is the outermost layer and directly contacts the fingers of the user.

[0041] Working principle:

[0042] When the user touches the touch panel 8, the sensing chip 7 immediately detects the action and sends information to the control module. After the control module analyzes the received data, on the one hand, the circuit state (on / off) is controlled, and on the other hand, the vibration piece 5 is triggered to produce a short vibration to inform the user that the operation is successful. The whole process is fast and smooth, so that the user can effectively operate in almost any position, greatly improving the convenience and satisfaction of use.

[0043] On the basis of the above embodiment, the control module comprises a power panel 9, a power connection end, a power chip and a relay are arranged on the power panel 9; a control panel 10, the control panel 10 and the power panel 9 are electrically connected, and the control panel 10 is provided with a control chip and a spring needle 2.

[0044] That is, the power connection end is located on one side of the power panel 9, which is used to access external power supply, such as household alternating current.

[0045] The power chip is integrated on the power panel 9, which is used to convert the input voltage into stable direct current voltage suitable for the operation of internal electronic components, and has overvoltage and overcurrent protection functions.

[0046] The relay is used to control the on-off of the main circuit, and responds to the control instruction from the control panel 10 to realize the switching control of the load (such as lamps, electrical appliances, etc.).

[0047] The control panel 10 and the power panel 9 are electrically connected to ensure power supply and signal transmission. The control panel 10 contains a control chip, which is the control core, processes the touch signals received from the induction chip 7, and sends corresponding control commands to the relay, so as to control the circuit state (on / off). In addition, the control chip is also responsible for managing the action of the vibration piece 5, and provides instant tactile feedback.

[0048] On the basis of the above embodiment, it also includes lamp beads 11 and light guide strips 12, a plurality of lamp beads 11 are symmetrically arranged on the two side edges of the control panel 10, one end of the light guide strip 12 is arranged opposite to the light source of the lamp bead 11; the light guide channels 13 are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the base 1, and the other end of the light guide strip 12 is clamped in the light guide channel 13; a WiFi module is arranged on the control panel 10 and is signal connected with a terminal device, and the brightness of the lamp beads 11 can be adjusted.

[0049] That is, a plurality of lamp beads 11 are symmetrically arranged on the upper and lower side edges of the control panel 10, and the connection mode of the lamp beads 11 and the control panel 10 is welding. The lamp beads 11 serve as light sources and can provide ambient light effect for users.

[0050] One end of the light guide strip 12 is arranged opposite to the light source of the lamp bead 11, and the other end is clamped in the through light guide channel 13 symmetrically arranged on the upper and lower sides of the base 1.

[0051] The light guide strip 12 can guide the light emitted by the lamp bead 11 into the light guide channel 13 of the base 1, so as to realize the diffusion of light and further increase the aesthetic appearance.

[0052] The light guide strip 12 is usually made of transparent material (such as organic glass, silica gel, etc.), and is coated with optical material inside, which has good light guiding function.

[0053] The WiFi module is arranged on the control panel 10, and the WiFi module can establish a signal connection with a terminal device (such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, etc.), allowing a user to remotely control various functions of the panel switch through the terminal device. Specifically, the user can adjust the brightness, on-off state, and other parameters of the lamp beads 11 through the WiFi module.

[0054] On the basis of the above embodiment, a plurality of clamping grooves 14 are arranged on the first cover plate 3, and a plurality of clamping blocks 15 corresponding to the clamping grooves 14 are arranged on the second cover plate 4.

[0055] That is, the clamping grooves 14 are arranged on the first cover plate 3, and the total number of the clamping grooves 14 is four, which are respectively arranged in the front, rear, left, and right directions.

[0056] The clamping blocks 15 correspond to the clamping grooves 14, and the second cover plate 4 is provided with four clamping blocks 15. The shape and size of the clamping blocks 15 are completely matched with the clamping grooves 14, and the clamping blocks 15 can be easily clamped into the clamping grooves 14 to form a tight and stable connection.

[0057] On the basis of the above embodiment, a plurality of mounting holes 16 are arranged on the first cover plate 3, and a plurality of threaded holes 17 are arranged on the base 1. The first cover plate 3 and the base 1 are connected by screws and the mounting holes 16 and the threaded holes 17.

[0058] That is, the mounting holes 16 are arranged on the first cover plate 3 and are used to receive the penetration of the screws. The number and position of the mounting holes 16 are usually determined according to the layout of the threaded holes 17 on the base 1 to ensure that the two can be accurately aligned.

[0059] On the basis of the above embodiment, the vibration member 5 is a vibration motor. The vibration motor is bonded to the inner side of the touch plate 6 through motor back adhesive, and the connection between the touch plate 6 and the second cover plate 4 is by bonding.

[0060] That is, in order to fix the vibration motor on the touch plate 6, motor back adhesive material is used, which has good adhesion and durability. Through the motor back adhesive, the vibration motor is tightly bonded to the inner side of the touch plate 6. The touch plate 6 and the second cover plate 4 are also connected by bonding. Bonding simplifies the assembly process.

[0061] On the basis of the above embodiment, the touch panel 8 is a glass panel, and the connection between the touch panel 8 and the touch plate 6 is by bonding.

[0062] Specifically, the touch panel 8 is a glass panel, which has been widely used in the touch screen field due to its good hardness and scratch resistance. The connection between the touch panel 8 and the touch plate 6 is by bonding, which can ensure the close fit between the touch panel 8 and the touch plate 6, thereby improving the sensitivity and accuracy of the touch.

[0063] It should be noted that the relative terms, such as first and second, are used herein only to distinguish one entity from another entity, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between such entities.

[0064] The principles and implementation modes of the present application are described herein by using specific examples, and the above example descriptions are only used to help understand the method and core idea of the present application. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary skilled persons in the technical field, some improvements and modifications can be made to the present application without departing from the principles of the present application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A panel switch, characterized by The utility model relates to a kind of intelligent control device, including: Base (1) is provided with containing cavity; Control module is in the containing cavity, spring needle (2) is provided on the control module; First cover plate (3) is detachably connected with the base (1), for fixing the control module, first cover plate (3) is equipped with first through-hole for the end of spring needle (2) to pass through; Second cover plate (4) is connected to the outside of first cover plate (3), second cover plate (4) is equipped with second through-hole for the end of spring needle (2) to pass through, and vibration piece (5) electrically connected with the control module is equipped on second cover plate (4); Touch panel (6) is connected to the outside of second cover plate (4), and vibration piece (5) is attached between second cover plate (4) and touch panel (6), and sensing chip (7) is equipped on touch panel (6), and connecting end is equipped on touch panel (6) and abuts with the end of spring needle (2), and sensing chip (7) is connected with the control module by spring needle (2) to establish signal connection; Touch panel (8) is fixedly arranged on the outside of touch panel (6).

2. A panel switch according to claim 1, wherein The control module comprises: Power panel (9), and power connection end, power chip and relay are equipped on the power panel (9); Control panel (10), and the control panel (10) and the power panel (9) establish electrical connection, and control chip and spring needle (2) are equipped on the control panel (10).

3. A panel switch according to claim 2, wherein It further includes: Lamp bead (11), light guide strip (12), a plurality of lamp beads (11) are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of control panel (10), and one end of light guide strip (12) is arranged opposite to the light source of lamp bead (11); The both sides of base (1) are symmetrically provided with light guide channel (13) penetrating through, and the other end of light guide strip (12) is clamped in light guide channel (13); WiFi module is arranged on the control panel (10) and is connected with terminal equipment to adjust the brightness of lamp bead (11).

4. A panel switch according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of clamping grooves (14) are arranged on the first cover plate (3), and clamping blocks (15) are arranged on the second cover plate (4) and matched with the clamping grooves (14).

5. A panel switch according to claim 4, wherein A plurality of mounting holes (16) are arranged on the first cover plate (3), a plurality of threaded holes (17) are arranged on the base (1), and the first cover plate (3) and the base (1) are connected by screws matched with the mounting holes (16) and the threaded holes (17).

6. A panel switch according to claim 1, wherein The vibration piece (5) is a vibration motor.

7. A panel switch according to claim 6, wherein The vibration motor is bonded to the inner side of the touch panel (6) through motor back adhesive, and the connection between the touch panel (6) and the second cover plate (4) is adhesive.

8. A panel switch according to claim 7, wherein The touch panel (8) is a glass panel, and the connection between the touch panel (8) and the touch panel (6) is adhesive.