Touch switch assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a touch switch assembly and a vehicle, the touch switch assembly comprises a housing, a sensor and a vibrator, the housing is provided with a touch control part used for pressing; the sensor is arranged in the shell and is opposite to the touch control part, and the sensor generates a pressing signal for realizing function operation when the touch control part is pressed; the vibrator is arranged in the shell and connected with the shell, and the vibrator drives the shell to vibrate when the pressing signal is generated. According to the touch switch assembly, the touch control part is arranged on the shell, signal output is achieved by pressing the touch control part, so that corresponding function operation can be achieved, and due to the fact that the position of the touch control part relative to the shell is not adjustable, the situation of mechanical clamping stagnation is avoided, and the waterproof sealing performance is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, specifically to a touch switch assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] To enable functions such as cruise control and turning on headlights, existing electric vehicles are equipped with multiple function switches. These switches are mostly designed with buttons or toggle switches, which can cause mechanical jamming during actual operation, reducing overall operability. Furthermore, since these designs rely heavily on mechanical components, rainwater and other liquids can easily seep in through the gaps between the parts. Therefore, the design of function switches must also consider waterproofing, increasing the complexity and cost of the manufacturing process. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0004] Therefore, this utility model embodiment proposes a touch switch assembly. The touch switch assembly has a touch part on its housing. By pressing the touch part, a signal is output, thereby realizing the corresponding function operation. Since the position of the touch part relative to the housing is not adjustable, mechanical jamming is avoided, and waterproof sealing is also guaranteed.

[0005] This utility model embodiment also proposes a vehicle including the above-described touch switch assembly.

[0006] The touch switch assembly of this utility model embodiment includes:

[0007] A housing, the housing being provided with a touch-sensitive part for pressing;

[0008] A sensor is disposed inside the housing and arranged opposite to the touch unit, and the sensor generates a pressing signal for performing functional operations when the touch unit is pressed.

[0009] A vibrator is disposed inside and connected to the housing, and the vibrator drives the housing to vibrate when the pressing signal is generated.

[0010] In some embodiments, a support plate is included, the support plate being disposed within the housing, and the vibrator being disposed on the support plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the support plate divides the inner cavity of the housing into a first cavity and a second cavity, the touch unit is disposed on the cavity wall of the first cavity, and the sensor and the vibrator are both disposed in the first cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments, a controller is included, which is disposed on the support plate and located in the second cavity, and the sensor and the vibrator are both electrically connected to the controller.

[0013] In some embodiments, the vibrator includes a vibrating housing and a vibrating module, the vibrating module being disposed within the vibrating housing;

[0014] The gap between the vibrating outer shell and the housing is filled with a buffer layer;

[0015] And / or, the vibrating housing is connected to the housing by fasteners.

[0016] In some embodiments, there are multiple touch units and multiple sensors. The multiple touch units are disposed in the housing. The multiple sensors are respectively arranged opposite to the multiple touch units. Each touch unit is used to perform the corresponding function operation when it is pressed. The vibrator drives the housing to vibrate when any of the touch units is pressed.

[0017] In some embodiments, the touch portion protrudes from the outer wall surface of the housing.

[0018] In some embodiments, the touch unit is provided with an identifier;

[0019] And / or, the touch unit is provided with multiple pressing areas of different shapes, and the multiple pressing areas correspond to different function operations when pressed.

[0020] In some embodiments, the sensor includes a capacitive sensing module and a gravity sensing module, wherein the capacitive sensing module is used to realize capacitive touch sensing detection, and the gravity sensing module is used to realize pressure sensing detection.

[0021] The vehicle of this utility model embodiment includes a touch switch assembly as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0022] Beneficial effects: The touch switch assembly and vehicle of this utility model embodiment have a touch control part on the housing of the touch switch assembly. By pressing the touch control part, a signal is output, thereby realizing the corresponding function operation. Since the position of the touch control part relative to the housing is not adjustable, mechanical jamming is avoided, and waterproof sealing is also guaranteed.

[0023] Secondly, a vibrator is also provided, which can provide vibration feedback when the touch part is pressed, thereby notifying the user that a pressing operation has been performed, thus realizing operation feedback. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the touch switch assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the touch switch assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sensor distribution according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 100-Touch switch assembly;

[0030] 1-Housing shell; 11-Touch unit; 111-Pressing area; 12-First cavity; 13-Second cavity;

[0031] 2-Sensor; 3-Vibrator; 4-Support plate; 5-Controller;

[0032] 200 - horizontal bar. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the touch switch assembly 100 of this utility model embodiment includes a housing 1, a sensor 2 and a vibrator 3.

[0035] The housing 1 is provided with a touch portion 11 for pressing. For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the material of the housing 1 can be plastic or the like, and the touch part 11 can be arranged on the housing 1 by integral injection molding, specifically located on the top side of the housing 1.

[0036] Sensor 2 is disposed inside housing 1 and arranged opposite to touch unit 11, and sensor 2 generates a press signal for performing functional operation when touch unit 11 is pressed. For example, as Figure 2 As shown, sensor 2 can be a piezoelectric element. Sensor 2 can be fixed to the inner side of the top wall of housing 1 by means of pasting, bonding, or fusion. In the vertical direction, sensor 2 can be located directly below touch unit 11. When the user presses touch unit 11, sensor 2 is triggered by the downward pressure of touch unit 11, thereby generating a corresponding press signal. The press signal is transmitted to the vehicle's central control system, etc. After receiving the press signal, the vehicle's central control system can perform functions such as turning on headlights, honking the horn, and cruise control.

[0037] Vibrator 3 is disposed inside and connected to housing 1, and vibrator 3 drives housing 1 to vibrate when a pressing signal is generated. For example, Figure 2 As shown, the vibrator 3 can be a vibration motor or the like. The vibrator 3 can be fixed inside the housing 1. When the touch part 11 is pressed, the vehicle central control can activate the vibrator 3 while performing the function operation. The activated vibrator 3 can drive the housing 1 to vibrate, thereby providing feedback to the user on the pressing operation.

[0038] The touch switch assembly 100 of this utility model has a touch part 11 provided on the housing 1 of the touch switch assembly 100. By pressing the touch part 11, a signal is output, thereby realizing the corresponding function operation. Since the position of the touch part 11 relative to the housing 1 is not adjustable, the situation of easy jamming when using mechanical structure is avoided, and waterproof sealing is also guaranteed.

[0039] Secondly, the touch switch assembly 100 is also equipped with a vibrator 3, which can provide vibration feedback when the touch part 11 is pressed, thereby prompting the user that a pressing operation has been performed, thus realizing operation feedback.

[0040] In some embodiments, the touch switch assembly 100 includes a support plate 4 disposed within the housing 1, and a vibrator 3 disposed on the support plate 4. For example, as Figure 2 As shown, the support plate 4 can be made of the same material as the shell 1. The support plate 4 can be a rectangular plate. The support plate 4 can be fixed inside the shell 1 and can be arranged horizontally. The vibrator 3 can be installed on the support plate 4, which facilitates the installation and arrangement of the vibrator 3.

[0041] In some embodiments, the support plate 4 divides the inner cavity of the housing 1 into a first cavity 12 and a second cavity 13, for example, as shown in the figure. Figure 2 As shown, the support plate 4 can be arranged horizontally, and the support plate 4 can divide the inner cavity of the shell 1 into two relatively independent parts, namely the first cavity 12 and the second cavity 13, wherein the first cavity 12 can be located above the support plate 4, and the second cavity 13 can be located below the support plate 4.

[0042] The aforementioned touch unit 11 is disposed on the cavity wall of the first cavity 12, specifically on the top side cavity wall of the first cavity 12. The sensor 2 and the vibrator 3 are both disposed on the first cavity 12, wherein the sensor 2 can be installed on the inner side of the top side cavity wall of the first cavity 12.

[0043] This allows for the division of the internal space of the housing 1, the classification of component installations, and the division of functional areas, which is beneficial for inspection and maintenance and avoids interference between electrical components.

[0044] In some embodiments, the touch switch assembly 100 includes a controller 5, which is disposed on the support plate 4 and located in the second cavity 13. The sensor 2 and the vibrator 3 are both electrically connected to the controller 5.

[0045] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the controller 5 may include a circuit board, specifically a PCB board, an FPC board, etc. The circuit board can be fixed below the support plate 4. The aforementioned sensor 2 and vibrator 3 can be connected via FPC cables, etc. The vibrator 3 can also be connected to the controller 5 by soldering.

[0046] This allows sensor 2 and vibrator 3 to be equipped with independent control devices, enabling independent operation and avoiding the need for a long connecting cable to the vehicle's central control system, thus simplifying the wiring layout.

[0047] In some embodiments, the vibrator 3 includes a vibrating housing and a vibrating module, with the vibrating module housed within the vibrating housing. The vibrating housing can be a steel shell, a plastic shell, or the like. The vibrating module can be a motor body, or the like. Thus, the vibrating housing allows for the integrated installation and arrangement of the dispersed vibrating modules, while also providing protection.

[0048] In some embodiments, a buffer layer is filled between the vibrating outer shell and the housing 1. For example, the buffer layer can be foam or the like. The buffer layer can be sandwiched between the inner wall surfaces of the vibrating outer shell and the housing 1, thereby avoiding rigid contact between the vibrating outer shell and the housing 1, and also helping to enhance the synchronization of the vibration of the vibrator 3 and the housing 1.

[0049] In some embodiments, the vibrating housing is connected to the housing 1 by fasteners. For example, the fasteners can be studs or the like. The fasteners can pass through both the vibrating housing and the housing 1, thereby enhancing the synchronization of the vibration of the vibrator 3 and the housing 1, and also ensuring the structural strength and stability of the vibrator 3 assembly.

[0050] In some embodiments, there are multiple touch units 11 and multiple sensors 2. Multiple touch units 11 are disposed on the housing 1, and multiple sensors 2 are arranged opposite to multiple touch units 11 respectively. Each touch unit 11 is used to perform the corresponding function operation when it is pressed, and the vibrator 3 drives the housing 1 to vibrate when any touch unit 11 is pressed.

[0051] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, there can be four touch units 11. At this time, there can also be four sensors 2. The four sensors 2 can be installed one by one directly below the four touch units 11. So that when each touch unit 11 is pressed, the corresponding sensor 2 can generate a corresponding pressing signal, thereby meeting the usage needs of performing different functional operations.

[0052] It should be noted that when any touch unit 11 is pressed, the controller 5 will control the vibrator 3 to vibrate, thereby providing operational feedback for each pressing action.

[0053] In some embodiments, the touch portion 11 protrudes from the outer wall surface of the housing 1. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, the touch unit 11 can be integrally molded onto the housing 1 by injection molding. The touch unit 11 can have a raised or bumped structure. This facilitates the user's pressing operation and improves ease of use.

[0054] In some embodiments, the touch unit 11 is provided with a label. For example, the label may be a symbol representing a light, cruise control, etc., thereby facilitating the identification of the type of touch unit 11 and its corresponding function operation.

[0055] Optionally, the logo can be equipped with LED lighting effects, so that the corresponding logo can be lit up when the touch unit 11 is pressed, thus making it easier to identify at night.

[0056] In some embodiments, the touch unit 11 is provided with a plurality of pressing areas 111 of different shapes, and the plurality of pressing areas 111 correspond to different functional operations when pressed. Different pressing areas 111 on the same touch unit 11 can perform substantially the same type of operation, for example, Figure 1 As shown, the foremost touch unit 11 may have two pressing areas 111, which can be arranged spaced apart in the left-right direction. The left pressing area 111 can be used to activate the left turn signal, and the right pressing area 111 can be used to activate the right turn signal. Figure 3 As shown, each pressing area 111 can be equipped with a corresponding sensor 2, thereby meeting the usage needs of different functional operations.

[0057] In some embodiments, sensor 2 includes a capacitive sensing module and a gravity sensing module. The capacitive sensing module is used for capacitive touch sensing detection, and the gravity sensing module is used for pressure sensing detection. This can improve situations such as accidental touches in the rain or while riding with gloves on, and also enhance operational sensitivity.

[0058] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below.

[0059] The vehicle in this embodiment of the utility model includes a touch switch assembly, which can be the touch switch assembly 100 described in any of the above embodiments. Specifically, the vehicle can be an electric vehicle, a scooter, an electric bicycle, a tricycle, etc. Figure 4 As shown, the vehicle includes a handlebar 200, and a touch switch assembly 100 can be fitted onto the outer periphery of the handlebar 200.

[0060] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A touch switch assembly, comprising: The application relates to a touch switch assembly. The application comprises a housing, a touch part for pressing, a sensor arranged in the housing and opposite to the touch part, and the sensor generates a pressing signal for realizing a function operation when the touch part is pressed. The application further comprises a vibrator arranged in the housing and connected to the housing, and the vibrator drives the housing to vibrate when the pressing signal is generated. The application further comprises a support plate arranged in the housing, and the vibrator is arranged in the support plate.

2. The touch switch assembly of claim 1, wherein, The support plate divides the inner cavity of the housing into a first cavity and a second cavity, the touch part is arranged on the cavity wall of the first cavity, and the sensor and the vibrator are arranged in the first cavity.

3. The touch switch assembly of claim 2, wherein, The application further comprises a controller arranged on the support plate and located in the second cavity, and the sensor and the vibrator are electrically connected to the controller.

4. The touch switch assembly of claim 3, wherein, The vibrator comprises a vibration shell and a vibration module arranged in the vibration shell.

5. The touch switch assembly of claim 1, wherein, The gap between the vibration shell and the housing is filled with a buffer layer. The vibration shell is connected to the housing through a fastener. The application further comprises a plurality of touch parts arranged in the housing, and a plurality of sensors arranged opposite to the plurality of touch parts respectively, each touch part is used for realizing a corresponding function operation when being pressed, and the vibrator drives the housing to vibrate when any touch part is pressed.

6. The touch switch assembly of claim 1, wherein, The touch part protrudes from the outer wall surface of the housing.

7. The touch switch assembly of claim 1, wherein, The touch part is provided with an identifier.

8. The touch switch assembly of claim 1, wherein, The touch part is provided with a plurality of pressing areas with different shapes, and the plurality of pressing areas correspond to different function operations when being pressed. The sensor comprises a capacitive sensing module and a gravity sensing module, the capacitive sensing module is used for realizing capacitive touch sensing detection, and the gravity sensing module is used for realizing pressure sensing detection.

9. The touch switch assembly of any of claims 1-8, wherein, The application further comprises the touch switch assembly according to any one of claims 1-9.

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: ​

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