Panel assembly for slide switch and switch device

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a panel assembly for a slide switch and a switch device. The panel assembly comprises: a housing comprising an accommodating cavity; the bracket comprises a pair of fixing parts which are coupled on the shell along the sliding direction of the sliding switch; the at least two sliding rails are coupled between the pair of fixing parts and stride across the accommodating cavity in the sliding direction; the at least one sliding part comprises a body which is movably coupled to the at least two sliding rails; the at least one elastic arm is coupled to the body, and the at least one elastic arm is arranged between the body and the at least one sliding rail so that the body can abut against the sliding rail; and the at least one key is coupled to the at least one corresponding sliding piece and is suitable for being pushed to drive the at least one corresponding sliding piece to move along the sliding direction, so that the sliding piece is switched between the closing position and the opening position. Therefore, the stability of the key and the consistency of key operation can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The exemplary embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to the field of household appliances, and particularly to a panel assembly and switching device for a slide switch. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread use of slide switches in household appliances and industrial equipment, as components controlling the on / off state of circuits, their performance and appearance directly affect product quality and user experience. Existing slide switches employ multiple buttons to meet the operational needs of different functions. However, in actual manufacturing and assembly processes, multi-button slide switches often face appearance issues such as uneven gaps and inconsistent vertical gaps. These problems not only affect the product's visual appeal but also lead to poor tactile feedback and even compromise the switch's functional reliability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a panel assembly and switching device for a slide switch, so as to at least partially solve the above-mentioned problems and / or other potential problems existing in conventional slide switches.

[0004] In a first aspect of this disclosure, a panel assembly for a slide switch is provided. The panel assembly includes: a housing including a receiving cavity; a support including: a pair of fixing portions coupled to the housing along the sliding direction of the slide switch; and at least two slide rails coupled between the pair of fixing portions and spanning the receiving cavity along the sliding direction; at least one slider including: a body located within the receiving cavity and movably coupled to the at least two slide rails; and at least one resilient arm coupled to the body, the at least one resilient arm being disposed between the body and the at least one slide rail to press the body against the slide rail; and at least one button, respectively coupled to the corresponding at least one slider and adapted to be pushed to move the corresponding at least one slider along the sliding direction, thereby switching the slider between a closed position and an open position.

[0005] In embodiments according to this disclosure, the stability of the slider and the consistency of button operation are significantly improved by using a modular housing and bracket for guiding the slide rail structure, and an elastic arm coupled to the slider. The elastic arm eliminates slider wobble and backlash, the slide rail and fixing part ensure precise guidance of the sliding path, and the reliable coupling of the button realizes the switching action. Furthermore, the panel assembly has a simple structure, is easy to assemble, has low manufacturing cost, and strong adaptability, improving the operational reliability and durability of the slide switch. Other benefits will be described below in conjunction with corresponding embodiments.

[0006] In some embodiments, each of the at least one slider further includes: at least one first coupling portion coupled to a first slide rail adjacent to the at least two slide rails; and at least one second coupling portion coupled to a second slide rail distant from the first slide rail.

[0007] In some embodiments, at least one first coupling portion includes a pair of first coupling portions arranged at two ends of a first side of the body along the sliding direction, and the pair of first coupling portions are coupled to a first slide rail; and at least one second coupling portion includes a pair of second coupling portions arranged at two ends of a second side of the body along the sliding direction, and the pair of second coupling portions are coupled to a second slide rail.

[0008] In some embodiments, each of the at least one first coupling portion and the at least one second coupling portion includes a slide rail, which respectively cooperates with a corresponding slide rail of at least two slide rails, and is adapted to couple the slider onto at least two slide rails.

[0009] In some embodiments, the body of the slider includes: at least one recess disposed adjacent to at least one elastic arm and adapted to allow at least one elastic arm to bend toward at least one recess, and a first end of at least one elastic arm coupled to the body, the at least one elastic arm extending outward at a predetermined angle to the sliding direction, and adapted to, when the slider is coupled to at least two slide rails, a second end of at least one elastic arm abutting against the corresponding slide rail.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second end of at least one elastic arm is an arcuate contact, which is adapted to press against the corresponding slide rail when the slider is coupled to at least two slide rails.

[0011] In some embodiments, the height of the arc-shaped contact in the axial direction is greater than the thickness of the slide rail.

[0012] In some embodiments, a slider arranged at the edge of a receiving cavity adjacent to the housing includes a pair of extensions arranged on the body of the slider perpendicular to the sliding direction, adapted to fix a button.

[0013] In some embodiments, the body of the slider includes: a pair of drive slots arranged on both sides of the body along the sliding direction and coupled to a switch element of the slide switch, adapted to drive the switch element to switch between an open position and a closed position.

[0014] In some embodiments, at least two slide rails each include a pre-installation groove arranged at corresponding positions on the at least two slide rails to allow the coupling portion to pass through so that the slider is mounted on the at least two slide rails.

[0015] In a second aspect of this disclosure, a switching device is provided. The switching device includes: a base; a switching element coupled to the base; and a panel assembly according to the first aspect described above, wherein the housing of the panel assembly is detachably mounted on the base, and a pair of drive slots of a slider of the panel assembly are coupled to the switching element, adapted to drive the switching element to switch between an open position and a closed position via the slider when a button of the panel assembly is actuated.

[0016] It should be understood that the content described in this content section is not intended to limit the key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to restrict the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and other features, advantages, and aspects of the embodiments of this disclosure will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a panel assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0019] Figures 2 to 4 A schematic diagram of the slider in the closed position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0020] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the slider in the open position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0021] Figure 6 and Figure 7 Schematic diagrams of the slider and bracket according to some embodiments of the present disclosure are shown; and

[0022] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a slider according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0024] In the description of embodiments of this disclosure, the term "comprising" and similar terms should be understood as open-ended inclusion, i.e., "including but not limited to". The term "based on" should be understood as "at least partially based on". The term "one embodiment" or "the embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". The term "some embodiments" should be understood as "at least some embodiments". Other explicit and implicit definitions may also be included below. The terms "first", "second", etc., may refer to different or the same objects. Other explicit and implicit definitions may also be included below.

[0025] As briefly mentioned earlier, there's the issue of uneven button spacing. When the gaps between buttons differ, it affects the switch's appearance, impacting the user's perception of product quality. Furthermore, uneven button spacing can cause buttons to stick or become loose during operation, thus affecting the normal use of the slide switch.

[0026] Furthermore, inconsistent gaps between the top and bottom are usually related to the button's structure, assembly tolerances, and uneven force distribution. When the button experiences uneven force during sliding or assembly, it can easily tilt to either side, resulting in inconsistent gaps. This not only ruins the overall aesthetics of the slide switch but also reduces its operational precision and comfort due to the tilted button.

[0027] To address, or at least partially address, the aforementioned problems or other potential problems of conventional slide switches, embodiments of this disclosure provide a panel assembly and switching device solution for a slide switch. According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the panel assembly includes a housing, a bracket, at least one slider, and at least one button. Further, the housing includes a receiving cavity. Further, the bracket includes a pair of fixing portions and at least two slide rails. The pair of fixing portions are coupled to the housing along the sliding direction of the slide switch; and the at least two slide rails are coupled between the pair of fixing portions and span the receiving cavity along the sliding direction.

[0028] Further, at least one slider includes a body and at least one elastic arm. The body is located within the receiving cavity and movably coupled to the at least two slide rails; and the at least one elastic arm is coupled to the body and arranged between the body and at least one of the slide rails to press the body against the slide rails. Further, at least one button is coupled to the corresponding at least one slider and adapted to be pushed to move the corresponding at least one slider along the sliding direction, so that the slider switches between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, a first side of the at least one slider abuts against the top sidewall of the receiving cavity, and in the open position, a second side of the at least one slider abuts against the bottom sidewall of the receiving cavity opposite the top sidewall.

[0029] In this way, the slider body dynamically engages with the slide rail via at least one elastic arm. The elastic arm, coupled to the body and positioned between the body and the slide rail, firmly presses the body against the slide rail, eliminating gaps and wobbling issues in the slider. This arrangement improves the smoothness of the slider's movement in the sliding direction, preventing operational malfunctions or jamming caused by a loose slider, thereby extending the lifespan of the slide switch and enhancing the user experience.

[0030] Secondly, the button is coupled to a slider, which in turn drives the slider to move along the sliding direction. This arrangement ensures that each button operation directly and effectively switches the slider between the closed and open positions, resulting in sensitive and accurate movement. Simultaneously, the reliable connection between the button and the slider avoids the risk of button loosening or displacement, thus ensuring consistent button operation response and comfort.

[0031] The flexible arm and the slider body are integrally molded, which not only avoids the use of additional components but also reduces the number of parts and connection processes, thereby effectively reducing manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the integrated structure enhances the overall strength of the slider, improving the durability and stability of the slide switch.

[0032] Furthermore, the panel assembly has a simple structure, making it adaptable to various specifications and application scenarios for slide switches. The modular design of the housing, bracket, and slider makes it easy to adjust the size and materials, suitable for the manufacture of slide switch assemblies.

[0033] The following will combine Figures 1 to 8 This section describes an example structure and installation process of a panel assembly 100 for a slide switch. A switching device according to an embodiment of this disclosure may include a slide switch. The concept of this disclosure will be described below using a slide switch as an example; it should be understood that the same principle applies to other types of switches, and will not be described in detail below.

[0034] The switching device according to an embodiment of this disclosure includes a base, a switching element, and a panel assembly 100. Further, the base is a supporting portion of the switching device. The base may be made of a rigid material (such as plastic or metal) to provide sufficient strength and stability to support other components. The base may be provided with multiple fixing parts for coupling and fixing to the panel assembly 100 and the switching element.

[0035] Furthermore, the switching element is coupled to the base and is capable of free movement along a specific track or channel on the base. The switching element is used to switch the switching device on and off in response to the actuation of the slider 130 of the panel assembly 100. The switching element can be mechanical, such as an electrical contact, or electronic, such as a microswitch. The switching element can be coupled within the drive groove 1307 of the slider 130, thereby responding to the operation of the button 140 of the panel assembly 100.

[0036] In other words, the button 140 on the panel assembly 100 is designed to be pushed. Pushing the button 140 causes the slider 130 to move along the sliding direction A, thereby acting on the switch element through the drive groove 1307 to complete the switching operation. Force is transmitted between the drive groove 1307 and the switch element, driving the switch element to switch between the closed and open positions. The drive groove 1307 ensures smooth and stable coupling between the slider 130 and the switch element, while avoiding operational problems caused by friction, jamming, etc. The drive groove 1307 and button 140 of the panel assembly 100 are introduced here only to describe the working process of the switch element; the specific details will be further described below.

[0037] Furthermore, the panel assembly 100 can be connected to the base via clips, screws, or other suitable fixing methods. This detachable arrangement allows for easy maintenance, replacement, or upgrades of the panel assembly 100. When maintenance or replacement is required, only the panel assembly 100 needs to be removed, without disassembling the entire base or other components, thus reducing maintenance costs.

[0038] In some embodiments, the switching device is used to control the on / off state of a household appliance's circuit. The base is fixed to the wall, and the panel assembly 100 is mounted on the base via snap-fit. When the user pushes the button 140 of the panel assembly 100, the slider 130 slides along the slide rail 1203, and drives the switch element to switch to the on or off state via the drive groove 1307. This switching device is easy to operate, structurally stable, and easy to maintain, making it suitable for various switching application scenarios.

[0039] The following will combine Figures 1 to 8 To describe the specific structure of the panel assembly 100. For example... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the panel assembly 100 of the slide switch according to an embodiment of the present disclosure generally includes a housing 110, a bracket 120, a slider 130, and a button 140. Further, the housing 110 has an internal cavity for accommodating the slider 130. The size and shape of the cavity can be arranged according to the range of motion of the slider 130 to ensure that the slider 130 can move smoothly within the cavity. Furthermore, the housing 110 can be the overall appearance structure of the slide switch.

[0040] Furthermore, the bracket 120 includes a pair of fixing parts 1202 and at least two slide rails 1203. Furthermore, the pair of fixing parts 1202 are arranged along the sliding direction A of the slide switch and coupled to the interior of the housing 110 by a fastening method (e.g., screws, clips or adhesives) to support the structural stability of the entire bracket 120.

[0041] Furthermore, at least two slide rails 1203 are mounted across the receiving cavity between a pair of fixed portions 1202 and are arranged parallel to each other along the sliding direction A. The slide rails 1203 are used to guide the movement of the slider 130, ensuring that the slider 130 can move smoothly along the sliding direction A. The slide rails 1203 can be made of metal or high-strength plastic to improve their wear resistance and service life.

[0042] The slider 130 of the slide switch is further described. The slider 130 includes a body 1301, at least one resilient arm 1302, and a button 140. Further, the body 1301 is located within a receiving cavity and movably coupled to at least two slide rails 1203. The side of the body 1301 is provided with a guide structure (such as a slot or groove) that cooperates with the slide rails 1203 to achieve smooth movement of the slider 130, as described in detail below.

[0043] Furthermore, at least one elastic arm 1302 is coupled to the body 1301 and located between the body 1301 and the slide rail 1203. The at least one elastic arm 1302 provides appropriate elastic force through elastic deformation, ensuring that the slider 130 always rests against the slide rail 1203, thereby eliminating gaps and wobbling issues during the movement of the slider 130. In some embodiments, the at least one elastic arm 1302 may be made of a highly elastic plastic material and integrated with the body 1301 through a one-piece molding process, simplifying the manufacturing and assembly process. Alternatively, the at least one elastic arm 1302 may also be coupled to the body 1301 as a separate component, allowing the body 1301 and the at least one elastic arm 1302 to slide along at least two slide rails 1203 as a single structure. The embodiments of this disclosure do not specifically limit how the at least one elastic arm 1302 is coupled to the body 1301.

[0044] Furthermore, at least one elastic arm 1302 can be arranged between the body 1301 and one of the at least two slide rails 1203. In other words, the elastic arm 1302 is arranged on one side of the body 1301 of the slider 130. Of course, the elastic arm 1302 can also be arranged on both sides of the body 1301 of the slider 130, and the embodiments of this disclosure do not specifically limit this.

[0045] Furthermore, at least one button 140 is coupled to a corresponding slider 130, and the button 140 is connected to the slider 130 by a mounting structure such as a snap-fit, adhesive, screw, or embedded fixing. By pushing the button 140, the corresponding slider 130 can be moved along the slide rail 1203, realizing the switching of the slide switch between the closed position and the open position.

[0046] Furthermore, in the closed position, at least one side of the slider 130 abuts against the top sidewall of the receiving cavity, and in the open position, at least one side of the slider 130 abuts against the bottom sidewall of the receiving cavity opposite to the top sidewall. In other words, when the slider 130 moves along the sliding direction A and abuts against the two sidewalls of the receiving cavity of the body 1301 in the sliding direction A, the slider 130 reaches the closed position and the open position, respectively.

[0047] In this way, by providing at least one elastic arm 1302 on the slider 130, reliable positioning of the slider 130 on the slide rail 1203 is ensured, avoiding the insensitive operation or appearance problems caused by uneven gaps or wobbling in existing slide switches. At the same time, the one-piece molding structure of at least one elastic arm 1302 simplifies the manufacturing process and effectively reduces manufacturing costs.

[0048] In some embodiments, the slider 130 is disposed on the slide rail 1203 of the bracket 120 and includes at least one first coupling part 1303 and at least one second coupling part 1304 to achieve bidirectional support and positioning of the slider 130 on the slide rail 1203.

[0049] Furthermore, each slider 130 includes at least one first coupling portion 1303. The first coupling portion 1303 is located on one side of the slider 130 and is coupled to the first slide rail of at least two slide rails 1203. The first coupling portion 1303 may employ a groove, protrusion, or slot structure to ensure stable sliding of the slider 130 on the first slide rail. By forming a guiding relationship with the first slide rail, the first coupling portion 1303 effectively prevents the slider 130 from wobbling or shifting in directions other than the sliding direction A.

[0050] Furthermore, each slider 130 also includes at least one second coupling portion 1304, which is disposed on the other side of the slider 130 and coupled to the second slide rail of at least two slide rails 1203. The structure of the second coupling portion 1304 is similar to that of the first coupling portion 1303, and can be in the form of a groove, a protrusion, or a slot, for engaging with the second slide rail.

[0051] By simultaneously coupling the first coupling part 1303 and the second coupling part 1304 to the two slide rails 1203 (i.e., the first slide rail and the second slide rail), the slider 130 can maintain balance on the slide rails 1203. This arrangement significantly reduces the risk of tilting, wobbling or jamming of the slider 130 during the sliding process, ensuring the smoothness and reliability of the slider 130 when moving along the sliding direction A.

[0052] In some embodiments, the slider 130 includes a pair of first coupling portions 1303 and a pair of second coupling portions 1304, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the body 1301 of the slider 130 and distributed at both ends of the body 1301 along the sliding direction A to ensure multi-point support and uniform force distribution.

[0053] Furthermore, a pair of first coupling portions 1303 are respectively disposed at two ends on the first side of the body 1301 of the slider 130, that is, at the front end and rear end positions near the movement direction of the slider 130. The pair of first coupling portions 1303 are coupled with the first slide rail in the slide rail 1203, and can adopt structures such as grooves, protrusions or slots to cooperate with the first slide rail.

[0054] A pair of first coupling parts 1303 are supported at two points to ensure that the first side of the slider 130 can maintain a stable guiding relationship on the first slide rail, while effectively preventing the slider 130 from deviating in a direction other than the sliding direction A.

[0055] Furthermore, a pair of second coupling portions 1304 are respectively disposed at the two ends of the second side of the body 1301 of the slider 130, corresponding to the positions of the pair of first coupling portions 1303.

[0056] A pair of second coupling parts 1304 are coupled to the second slide rail in the slide rail 1203. Their structure is similar to that of the first coupling part 1303. Through close cooperation with the second slide rail, they ensure stable support for the second side of the sliding member 130.

[0057] The second coupling part 1304 further supplements the support points of the slider 130. Through the double-sided multi-point coupling method, it ensures the smooth sliding of the slider 130 on the slide rail 1203 and avoids tilting or shaking problems caused by single-sided support or insufficient support.

[0058] Furthermore, the first and second sides of the slider 130 are coupled to the first and second slide rails respectively through a pair of first coupling parts 1303 and a pair of second coupling parts 1304, forming a double-sided four-point support structure. This arrangement significantly improves the structural stability and sliding accuracy of the slider 130.

[0059] In this way, four supports are distributed at the four corners of the body 1301 of the slider 130, ensuring the smooth movement of the slider 130 in the sliding direction A and avoiding tilting or jamming caused by uneven force distribution. In addition, the multi-point support evenly distributes the load of the slider 130 onto the two slide rails 1203, thereby reducing the stress on a single slide rail 1203 and improving the service life of both the slide rails 1203 and the slider 130.

[0060] In some embodiments, each of the at least one first coupling part 1303 and at least one second coupling part 1304 is provided with a slide rail structure, and the slide rails respectively cooperate with the corresponding slide rails 1203 in the slide rails 1203 to realize the reliable installation and sliding of the slider 130 on the slide rails 1203.

[0061] Furthermore, the slide rail can be slotted or recessed, and its inner surface can match the shape of the slide rail 1203. The length of the slide rail is arranged along the sliding direction A, adapting to the guidance of the slide rail 1203, ensuring the stable operation of the slider 130 on the slide rail 1203. The width and depth of the slide rail are selected according to the cross-sectional dimensions of the slide rail 1203, ensuring that the slide rail can tightly cover the slide rail 1203, thereby preventing the slider 130 from shaking or loosening on the slide rail 1203.

[0062] Furthermore, the slide rail in the first coupling part 1303 cooperates with the first slide rail and is distributed on the first side of the body 1301 of the slider 130. The inner surface of the slide rail forms a low-friction contact with the first slide rail, allowing the slider 130 to move smoothly along the first slide rail while maintaining the stability of the first side of the slider 130.

[0063] Furthermore, the slide rail in the second coupling part 1304 cooperates with the second slide rail and is distributed on the second side of the body 1301 of the slider 130, forming a symmetrical structure with the slide rail of the first coupling part 1303.

[0064] The slide of the second coupling part 1304 is similar to the slide of the first coupling part 1303. It is used to provide support for the second side of the slider 130, so that the force on the slider 130 on the slide rail 1203 is evenly distributed, and tilting or deflection is avoided.

[0065] In some embodiments, the inlet portion of the slide can be provided with a guide ramp, which helps the slider 130 to quickly engage with the slide rail 1203 during assembly, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0066] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the body 1301 of the slider 130 includes at least one recess 1308 that cooperates with at least one elastic arm 1302 to improve the stability and flexibility of the slider 130 on the slide rail 1203.

[0067] Furthermore, at least one recess 1308 is disposed on the side of the body 1301, near at least one elastic arm 1302. The shape of the recess 1308 is arranged according to the bending path of the elastic arm 1302 to ensure that the elastic arm 1302 can move flexibly under specific conditions. The recess 1308 provides a space for the elastic arm 1302 to move, allowing the elastic arm 1302 to bend inward under external force or during sliding without being obstructed by the body 1301. This arrangement avoids the problem of deformation failure or increased frictional resistance of the elastic arm 1302 due to restriction. In other words, when the slider 130 slides along the slide rail 1203, the recess 1308 provides space for the bending of the elastic arm 1302, avoiding interference between the elastic arm 1302 and the body 1301 or the slide rail 1203 due to compression.

[0068] Furthermore, the first end of each elastic arm 1302 is coupled to the body 1301, ensuring structural strength and simplifying the manufacturing process. The elastic arm 1302 extends outward from the first end at a predetermined angle, forming a certain tilt angle with the sliding direction A to provide appropriate elastic support force. For example, the first end of each elastic arm 1302 can be integrally formed on the body 1301. Alternatively, the first end can also be coupled to the body 1301 by welding, riveting, or other connection methods, which are not specifically limited in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0069] When the slider 130 is coupled to at least two slide rails 1203, the second end of the elastic arm 1302 presses against the corresponding slide rail 1203. Through moderate elastic deformation, the elastic arm 1302 can continuously apply pressure to firmly attach the slider 130 to the slide rail 1203, thereby eliminating gaps and wobble between the slider 130 and the slide rail 1203.

[0070] Furthermore, the elastic arm 1302 can be made of a plastic material with good elasticity and manufactured with the body 1301 through an integral molding process to ensure that the elastic arm 1302 has a reliable lifespan and stability under repeated operation.

[0071] In some embodiments, the second end of at least one elastic arm 1302 is configured as an arc-shaped contact 1306, which has a smooth arc surface structure. The arc-shaped contact 1306 is adapted to the surface shape of the slide rail 1203, so that the contact forms a stable and continuous contact point on the slide rail 1203, reducing friction and wear between the contact surfaces.

[0072] Furthermore, the arc-shaped contact 1306 has a greater height in its axial direction than the thickness of the slide rail 1203. This arrangement ensures that the arc-shaped contact 1306 can effectively press against the surface of the slide rail 1203 when the elastic arm 1302 bends or the slider 130 moves, thereby maintaining the stability of the slider 130. The height difference between the arc-shaped contact 1306 and the slide rail 1203 provides an additional tolerance range, allowing the elastic arm 1302 to deform flexibly under different pressure conditions, while preventing the contact from detaching from the slide rail 1203.

[0073] The arc-shaped contact 1306 maintains constant contact with the slide rail 1203 through the elastic pressure of the elastic arm 1302, providing continuous support. When the slider 130 moves along the slide rail 1203, the smooth surface of the arc-shaped contact 1306 reduces frictional resistance and effectively avoids wear on the surface of the slide rail 1203 caused by repeated friction.

[0074] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, a pair of drive grooves 1307 are provided on the body 1301 of the slider 130 for coupling between the slider 130 and the switching element of the switching device and for ensuring the reliability of the switching operation.

[0075] Furthermore, a pair of drive slots 1307 are respectively arranged on both sides of the body 1301 along the sliding direction A. This symmetrical arrangement ensures that the slider 130 can stably maintain a linkage with the switch during the sliding operation, avoiding wobbling or displacement due to structural asymmetry.

[0076] Each drive slot 1307 has an elongated structure, the length and width of which match the switching element to ensure that the switching element can be reliably embedded in the drive slot 1307, while having appropriate clearance to facilitate sliding operation.

[0077] Furthermore, the corresponding component of the switch (such as a protrusion or slider) is embedded in the drive groove 1307, and the switch is driven to switch between the closed and open positions by the movement of the slider 130. The drive groove 1307 serves as a transmission connection structure between the slider 130 and the switch, and directly drives the switch by the sliding action of the slider 130, ensuring the switching of the switch between the closed and open positions.

[0078] The drive groove 1307 of the slider 130 allows the switch to be quickly inserted and removed, which helps with the rapid assembly and subsequent maintenance of the slide switch.

[0079] See also Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 In some embodiments, the slider 130 arranged adjacent to the edge of the receiving cavity of the housing 110 includes a pair of extensions 1305 designed to reliably secure the button 140.

[0080] Furthermore, a pair of extensions 1305 are spaced apart along the sliding direction A on the body 1301 of the slider 130. Each extension 1305 has a trapezoidal structure and extends laterally out of the body 1301 of the slider 130, ensuring that sufficient installation space and support strength can be provided for the button 140.

[0081] The length, thickness, and width of the pair of extensions 1305 can be selected according to the size of the button 140 and the fixing requirements to ensure that the button 140 is securely mounted on the slider 130. The button 140 can be fixed to the extensions 1305 by means of clips, screws, or adhesives to ensure that the connection between the button 140 and the slider 130 is firm and not easy to loosen. In some embodiments, the surfaces of the body 1301 of the slider 130 and the extensions 1305 can be provided with fixing grooves or protrusions to cooperate with the bottom structure of the button 140, thereby providing a reliable positioning function and preventing the button 140 from shifting or shaking during operation.

[0082] See also Figure 5 In some embodiments, at least two slide rails 1203 are respectively provided with pre-installation slots 1204. The pre-installation slots 1204 are arranged at specific positions of the slide rails 1203 and can be arranged according to the installation path of the slider 130 to ensure that the slider 130 can be installed onto the slide rails 1203 through the pre-installation slots 1204.

[0083] The pre-installation groove 1204 can have a rectangular opening, the size of which matches the size of the coupling part of the slider 130, allowing the coupling part to pass through the pre-installation groove 1204. The length and width of the pre-installation groove 1204 can meet the installation angle and operation convenience of the slider 130, ensuring the structural integrity and strength of the slide rail 1203.

[0084] Furthermore, the edges of the pre-installation groove 1204 may be chamfered or rounded to reduce jamming or damage that may occur during the installation of the slider 130.

[0085] Therefore, the pre-installation slot 1204 simplifies the assembly process of the slider 130, eliminating the need for complex tools or additional operations. Simultaneously, the slider 130 can be quickly and accurately installed on the slide rail 1203, improving the assembly efficiency of the slide switch assembly.

[0086] Various implementations of this disclosure have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed implementations. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described implementations. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical applications, or improvements to technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the various implementations disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A faceplate assembly for a slide switch, comprising: Comprising: a housing (110) comprising a receiving cavity; a bracket (120) comprising: a pair of fixing portions (1202) coupled on the housing (110) along a sliding direction (A) of the sliding switch; and at least two slide rails (1203) coupled between the pair of fixing portions (1202) and across the receiving cavity along the sliding direction (A); at least one slider (130) comprising: a body (1301) located within the receiving cavity and movably coupled on the at least two slide rails (1203); and at least one elastic arm (1302) coupled on the body (1301) and arranged between the body (1301) and at least one of the slide rails (1203) to press the body (1301) against the slide rail (1203); and at least one key (140) respectively coupled to the at least one slider (130) and adapted to be pushed to drive the at least one slider (130) to move along the sliding direction (A) to switch the slider (130) between a closed position and an open position.

2. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, Each of the at least one slider (130) further comprises: at least one first coupling portion (1303) coupled to a first slide rail adjacent to the at least two slide rails (1203); and at least one second coupling portion (1304) coupled to a second slide rail distal to the first slide rail among the at least two slide rails (1203).

3. The panel assembly of claim 2, wherein, The at least one first coupling portion (1303) comprises a pair of first coupling portions (1303) respectively arranged at two ends of a first side of the body (1301) along the sliding direction (A) and coupled to the first slide rail, and The at least one second coupling portion (1304) comprises a pair of second coupling portions (1304) respectively arranged at two ends of a second side of the body (1301) along the sliding direction (A) and coupled to the second slide rail.

4. Panel assembly according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that Each of the at least one first coupling portion (1303) and the at least one second coupling portion (1304) comprises a slide way respectively matched with a corresponding slide rail (1203) among the at least two slide rails (1203) and adapted to couple the slider (130) on the at least two slide rails (1203).

5. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The body (1301) of the slider (130) comprises: at least one inner recess (1308) arranged at a position adjacent to the at least one elastic arm (1302) and adapted to allow the at least one elastic arm (1302) to bend towards the at least one inner recess (1308), and A first end of the at least one elastic arm (1302) is coupled on the body (1301), the at least one elastic arm (1302) extends outwardly at a preset angle with the sliding direction (A), and a second end of the at least one elastic arm (1302) is adapted to abut against a corresponding slide rail (1203) when the slider (130) is coupled on at least two slide rails (1203).

6. The panel assembly of claim 5, wherein, The second end of the at least one elastic arm (1302) is an arc-shaped contact (1306) adapted to abut against a corresponding slide rail (1203) when the slider (130) is coupled on at least two slide rails (1203).

7. The panel assembly of claim 6, wherein, The arc-shaped contact (1306) has a height in the axial direction greater than the thickness of the slide rail (1203).

8. The panel assembly of any of claims 1-3 and 6-7, wherein, The slider (130) arranged adjacent to the edge of the accommodating cavity of the shell (110) comprises: A pair of extensions (1305) arranged on the body (1301) of the slider (130) perpendicular to the sliding direction (A) and adapted to fix the key (140).

9. The panel assembly of any of claims 1-3 and 6-7, wherein, The body (1301) of the slider (130) comprises: A pair of driving grooves (1307) arranged on both sides of the body (1301) along the sliding direction (A) and coupled to a switch element of the slide switch and adapted to drive the switch element to switch between the open position and the closed position.

10. The panel assembly of claim 4, wherein, The at least two slide rails (1203) respectively comprise: A pre-installation groove (1204) arranged at a corresponding position of the at least two slide rails (1203) to allow the coupling part of the slider (130) to pass through so that the slider (130) is installed on the at least two slide rails (1203).

11. A switching device, characterized by Comprise: A base; A switch element coupled to the base; And The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-10, the shell (110) of the panel assembly is detachably installed on the base, and a pair of driving grooves (1307) of the slider (130) of the panel assembly are coupled to the switch element and adapted to drive the switch element to switch between the open position and the closed position via the slider (130) when the key (140) of the panel assembly is pushed.

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