Navigator with keys
By designing a glare-reflecting film and a light-shielding plate on the navigator, the problem of glare and reflection on the navigator screen is solved, achieving clear navigation and screen protection in strong light environments.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520017354.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-03
AI Technical Summary
The navigator's display screen is open, which makes the screen prone to glare and reflection, affecting visibility and failing to meet the driver's navigation needs in bright light environments.
A navigator with a reflective film and a light shield was designed. The reflective film can be pulled down to protect the screen when not in use, while the light shield effectively blocks external light and reduces screen glare when in use.
It improves the visibility of the navigator in bright light, protects the screen from scratches and contamination, and enhances the overall quality of the navigator's use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of navigation technology, specifically a navigation device with buttons. Background Technology
[0002] A navigator is a device used for positioning and navigation. It typically uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to determine the user's location and provides functions such as maps, route planning, and navigation guidance. Navigators are widely used in vehicles such as cars, ships, and airplanes, and can also be used as personal handheld devices. Navigators with buttons are a common type of navigation device; they usually have physical buttons that users can use to operate the various functions of the navigator.
[0003] A typical navigator with buttons includes a casing, an antenna (used to receive GPS signals for positioning), an interface (used for data transmission and connecting external devices), an interface (used for storing map data, user settings, and other relevant information), a speaker, buttons, and a display screen.
[0004] However, this method, due to the open display screen of the navigator, makes the screen prone to glare and reflection. Furthermore, the open design of the navigator easily causes screen reflection during use, reducing screen visibility and making it difficult for the driver to see navigation information clearly. This fails to meet the working requirements of the navigator. Therefore, a navigator with buttons is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a navigator with buttons to solve the technical problem that the navigator's display screen is open, which makes the screen prone to glare and reflection, and the open-type navigator is prone to screen reflection during use.
[0007] (II) Technical Solution
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a navigator with buttons, comprising: a housing, a main control circuit board installed inside the housing, a hinge frame installed on the top front side of the housing, a reflective film installed inside the hinge frame via a torsion spring shaft, a mounting block connected to the bottom left side of the housing, a paddle connected to the lower front side of the reflective film, a button operation panel installed on the lower front side of the housing, an insert plate connected to the lower left side of the paddle, the insert plate being inserted into the mounting block, a limit hook installed in the lower part of the inner cavity of the mounting block via a rotating shaft, a through hole opened inside the insert plate corresponding to the limit hook, a snap-fit seat connected to the middle right side of the housing, a snap-fit shaft inserted inside the snap-fit seat, connecting arms installed at both ends of the snap-fit shaft, and mounting plates installed on the front side of each connecting arm, a light-shielding plate inserted inside the mounting plate.
[0009] Preferably, the housing contains a GPS receiver, processor, memory card, display screen, and circuit board, and the control panel contains buttons for easy operation.
[0010] Preferably, a pressure rod is inserted into the left side of the mounting block, a through groove is formed on the left side of the mounting block, and a sliding groove is formed on the upper right side of the through groove, which facilitates assembly.
[0011] Preferably, a pressure plate is connected to the left side of the pressure rod, and the left end of the pressure plate passes through the interior of the through groove and the slide groove. A spring is connected to the bottom left side of the pressure plate, and a button is installed at the top of the pressure rod. The pressure rod can be pressed down by the button, which can cause the limit hook to lift up, thereby releasing the limit on the insert plate and facilitating the upward rolling of the glare film.
[0012] Preferably, the upper and lower ends of the insertion shaft are fitted with discs, the diameter of the discs is larger than the diameter of the insertion shaft, and the length of the insertion shaft is larger than the length of the locking seat, thereby allowing the insertion shaft to move up and down, which facilitates the adjustment of the up and down position of the light shield.
[0013] Preferably, the width of the light shield is greater than the width of the outer shell, and an opaque black cloth is laid on the left side of the light shield to prevent the light from the display screen from being refracted through the light shield when the light shield is tilted.
[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a navigator with buttons, which has the following advantages:
[0016] This navigator with buttons features a glare-reducing film that can be pulled down when not in use and snapped into the mounting block via a insert plate. This protects the screen from scratches and dirt, while also preventing glare and maintaining screen clarity. Furthermore, the included lever and side visor effectively block external light, reducing screen reflections and improving visibility in bright light, allowing the driver to see navigation information more clearly and enhancing the overall quality of the navigator's use. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell and button operation panel structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting block of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the through groove of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the card holder structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the card holder and mounting plate structure of this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 2. Hinge frame; 3. Illuminating film; 4. Mounting block; 5. Paddle; 6. Button operation panel; 7. Insert plate; 8. Limit hook; 9. Pressure rod; 10. Button; 11. Through groove; 12. Slide groove; 13. Pressure plate; 14. Spring; 15. Snap-fit seat; 16. Insert shaft; 17. Disc; 18. Connecting arm; 19. Mounting plate; 20. Light shield. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] This utility model provides a technical solution: a navigator with buttons, including a housing 1, a hinge frame 2, a reflective film 3, a mounting block 4, a paddle 5, a button operation panel 6, a insert plate 7, a limit hook 8, a pressure rod 9, a button 10, a through groove 11, a sliding groove 12, a pressure plate 13, a spring 14, a snap-fit seat 15, a insert shaft 16, a disc 17, a connecting arm 18, a mounting plate 19, and a light shield 20.
[0026] Please see Figure 1 A hinge frame 2 is mounted on the top front side of the outer casing 1. Inside the hinge frame 2, a glare-reducing film 3 is installed via a torsion spring shaft. The glare-reducing film 3 is a protective film used on the screens of mobile phones and other electronic devices. It reduces screen reflection, allowing users to clearly see the screen content even in bright light. Through special processing, the glare-reducing film 3 reduces screen reflection, minimizes glare on the eyes, protects the screen from scratches and damage, and extends the screen's lifespan. A mounting block 4 is connected to the bottom left side of the outer casing 1, and a lever 5 is connected to the lower front side of the glare-reducing film 3. (See external reference...) Figure 2 A button operation panel 6 is installed on the lower front side of the outer casing 1. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 and Figure 4 A plate 7 is connected to the bottom left side of the lever 5, and the plate 7 is inserted into the interior of the mounting block 4. A limit hook 8 is installed in the lower part of the inner cavity of the mounting block 4 via a rotating shaft. A through hole is provided inside the plate 7 at a position corresponding to the limit hook 8. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 A card slot 15 is connected to the middle right side of the outer casing 1. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 The card slot 15 contains a shaft 16, with connecting arms 18 mounted at both ends. Each connecting arm 18 has a mounting plate 19 on its front side, and a light shield 20 is inserted inside the mounting plate 19. The housing 1 contains the main control circuit board, including a GPS receiver, processor, memory card, display screen, and circuit board. The button operation panel 6 contains buttons. A glare film 3 allows it to be pulled down when not in use and snapped into the mounting block 4 via a plate 7, thus protecting the screen from scratches and dirt. The glare film 3 effectively prevents glare, maintaining screen clarity. Furthermore, the paddle 5 and side light shields 20 effectively block external light, reducing screen reflection and improving visibility in bright light, allowing the driver to see navigation information more clearly and improving the overall quality of the navigation system. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 A pressure rod 9 is inserted into the left side of the mounting block 4. A through groove 11 is formed on the left side of the mounting block 4, and a sliding groove 12 is formed on the upper right side of the through groove 11. A pressure plate 13 is connected to the left side of the pressure rod 9, and the left end of the pressure plate 13 passes through the interior of the through groove 11 and the sliding groove 12. A spring 14 is connected to the bottom left side of the pressure plate 13. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4A button 10 is installed at the top of the lever 9. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 The upper and lower ends of the insertion shaft 16 are fitted with discs 17. The diameter of the discs 17 is greater than the diameter of the insertion shaft 16. The length of the insertion shaft 16 is greater than the length of the snap-fit seat 15. The width of the light shield 20 is greater than the width of the outer shell 1. The left side of the light shield 20 is covered with an opaque black cloth.
[0027] This solution incorporates a glare-reducing film 3, which can be pulled down when not in use and snapped into the mounting block 4 via a insert plate 7. This protects the screen from scratches and dirt. The glare-reducing film 3 effectively prevents glare and maintains screen clarity. Furthermore, the added paddle 5 and side sunshade 20 effectively block external light when the navigator is in use, reducing screen reflection and improving visibility in bright light conditions. This allows the driver to see navigation information more clearly, enhancing the overall quality of the navigator's use.
[0028] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A navigation device with a keypad, comprising: The shell is internally provided with a master control circuit board, characterized in that: a hinged frame is mounted on the top front side of the shell, a dazzle film is mounted in the hinged frame through a torsion spring shaft, an installation block is connected to the bottom left side of the shell, a switch plate is connected to the front lower side of the dazzle film, a key operation panel is mounted on the front lower side of the shell, a plugboard is connected to the bottom left side of the switch plate and is inserted into the inside of the installation block, a limiting clasp is mounted on the lower part of the inner cavity of the installation block through a rotating shaft, a through hole is formed in the inside of the plugboard at a position corresponding to the limiting clasp, a clamping seat is connected to the right middle part of the shell, a plug shaft is inserted into the inside of the clamping seat, a connecting arm is mounted on the upper and lower ends of the plug shaft, an installation plate is mounted on the front side of the connecting arm, and a light shielding plate is inserted into the inside of the installation plate.
2. The navigation device with keypad of claim 1, wherein: A pressing rod is inserted into the left side of the inside of the installation block, a through slot is formed on the left side of the installation block, and a sliding slot is formed on the right upper part of the through slot.
3. The navigation device with keypad of claim 2, wherein: A pressing plate is connected to the left side of the pressing rod, the left end of the pressing plate penetrates through the inside of the through slot and the sliding slot, a spring is connected to the bottom left side of the pressing plate, and a button is mounted on the top end of the pressing rod.
4. The navigation device with keypad of claim 1, wherein: Discs are sleeved on the upper and lower ends of the plug shaft, the diameter of the disc is larger than the diameter of the plug shaft, and the length of the plug shaft is larger than the length of the clamping seat.
5. The navigation device with keypad of claim 1, wherein: The width of the light shielding plate is larger than the width of the shell, and a non-transparent black cloth is laid on the left side of the light shielding plate.