Novel waterproof automobile switch

By designing a waterproof automotive switch housing and panel structure, and using a screw-locking block to achieve quick installation and disassembly, the problem of inconvenient maintenance in existing technologies is solved, providing convenient maintenance and waterproof functions.

CN223785042UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-09YUEQING XINTONG AUTO PART TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520027396.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-06
Publication Date
2026-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-06

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive switches require panel removal for repair, which is inconvenient and makes quick installation and removal difficult.

Method used

Design an automotive switch comprising a housing, panel, button, and elastic silicone cover. It can be removed by unscrewing the locking block to detach from the mounting protrusion. Combined with a sealing baffle and limiting groove structure, it enables quick maintenance and provides waterproofing through the elastic silicone cover.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick maintenance of car switches without disassembling the panel and has excellent waterproof performance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile switches, in particular to a novel waterproof automobile switch, which comprises a shell and a panel, a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity are arranged in the shell, a button middle part is arranged in the first mounting cavity, and a sealing baffle plate is annularly arranged on the side surface of the upper part of the shell. The shell and the panel are installed and fixed through a connecting device, and the connecting device is sleeved with an elastic silica gel cover. According to the automobile switch, the panel does not need to be disassembled, the elastic silica gel cover is firstly taken down, then the arranged connecting device is operated, and the automobile switch can be taken down by screwing the locking block to enable the locking block to be separated from the mounting bulge, so that the automobile switch is convenient to quickly overhaul. The arranged elastic silica gel cover plays a waterproof role, and as the elastic silica gel cover has elasticity, the automobile switch can be operated without taking down the elastic silica gel cover, which is very convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive switch technology, and in particular to a novel waterproof automotive switch. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, the number of cars owned per person is increasing. As the most commonly used accessory in a car, the car switch is used frequently, and users generally operate the car switch to perform corresponding operations.

[0003] For example, the authorization notice number "CN218123258U" is named a quick-installation car switch. It consists of plugs, springs, and a housing. By pressing the two plugs and placing the housing in the structure of the car, the two plugs are released. The two springs push the two plugs to move in opposite directions, and the two plugs are inserted into the structure of the car, which facilitates the overall installation. The entire unit can be removed from the car for maintenance simply by pushing the two plugs to move in opposite directions.

[0004] The above-mentioned and existing technologies have the following drawbacks: the car switch requires the removal of the car panel before the housing can be removed from the car by pushing the two plugs to move in opposite directions, which is not convenient for quick maintenance; the button can only be operated after rotating the protective cover, which is very inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a novel waterproof car switch.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A novel waterproof automotive switch is designed, comprising a housing and a panel. The panel surface has a mounting through hole, and the upper end of the housing extends out of the mounting through hole. The housing has a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity inside. The first mounting cavity contains a button center, and the lower surface of the button center has a mounting groove. The upper inner wall of the mounting groove has a button support. The first mounting cavity contains a moving contact component, the upper end of which penetrates the upper inner wall of the first mounting cavity and connects to the lower end of the button support. A return spring is fitted outside the button support, and the return spring is positioned between the lower inner wall of the second mounting cavity and the upper inner wall of the mounting groove. The first mounting cavity contains two stationary contact components that match the moving contact component. One end of each of the two stationary contact components extends out of the housing and is connected to a terminal component. The upper surface of the button center has a button head, the upper end of which slides through the upper part of the housing. A sealing baffle is provided annularly on the upper side surface of the housing. The housing and the panel are mounted and fixed by a connecting device, and the connecting device is fitted with an elastic silicone cover.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting device includes a locking block and a mounting protrusion, the locking block being rotatably connected to the housing, the mounting protrusion being disposed on the upper surface of the panel, and the locking block being threadedly connected to the mounting protrusion.

[0009] Preferably, the locking block has multiple anti-slip grooves on its side surface.

[0010] Preferably, a sealing gasket is provided between the lower surface of the sealing baffle and the upper surface of the panel.

[0011] Preferably, the locking block has a snap-fit ​​block on its side surface, and the elastic silicone cover has a circumferential protrusion at its lower end that snaps into the snap-fit ​​block.

[0012] Preferably, a limiting groove is provided annularly on the side surface of the second mounting cavity, and the diameter of the middle part of the button is larger than the diameter of the second mounting cavity.

[0013] This utility model proposes a novel waterproof car switch, which has the following advantages: The car switch does not require disassembly of the lower panel. First, remove the elastic silicone cover, then operate the connecting device. By twisting the locking block, the locking block disengages from the mounting protrusion, allowing the car switch to be removed for quick and easy maintenance. The elastic silicone cover provides waterproofing, and because of its elasticity, the car switch can be operated without removing it, which is very convenient. Attached Figure Description

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

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 2. Panel; 3. Mounting through hole; 4. First mounting cavity; 5. Second mounting cavity; 6. Button center; 7. Mounting groove; 8. Button support; 9. Return spring; 10. Moving contact component; 11. Stationary contact component; 12. Terminal component; 13. Button head; 14. Sealing baffle; 15. Elastic silicone cover; 16. Locking block; 17. Mounting protrusion; 18. Anti-slip groove; 19. Sealing gasket; 20. Snap-fit ​​block; 21. Protrusion; 22. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

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

[0019] Reference Figure 1-3A novel waterproof automotive switch includes a housing 1 and a panel 2. The panel 2 has a mounting through hole 3 on its surface. The upper end of the housing 1 extends beyond the mounting through hole 3. The housing 1 has a first mounting cavity 4 and a second mounting cavity 5 inside. These two cavities allow the moving contact component 10 and the stationary contact component 11 to be separated from the button, preventing water from entering them. The first mounting cavity 4 contains the button center 6, and the lower surface of the button center 6 has a mounting groove 7, which limits the movement of the return spring 9. The inner wall of the mounting groove 7 is provided with a button support 8. The first mounting cavity 4 contains a moving contact component 10, the upper end of which penetrates the inner wall of the first mounting cavity 4 and connects to the lower end of the button support 8. A return spring 9 is fitted outside the button support 8, positioned between the lower inner wall of the second mounting cavity 5 and the upper inner wall of the mounting groove 7. The first mounting cavity 4 contains two stationary contact components 11 that match the moving contact component 10. One end of each stationary contact component 11 extends out of the outer shell 1 and is connected to a terminal component 12, which is used to connect to an external circuit. The upper surface of the button middle part 6 is provided with a button head 13, the upper end of which slides through the upper part of the outer shell 1. A sealing baffle 14 is annularly provided on the upper side surface of the outer shell 1, serving a sealing function. The outer shell 1 and the panel 2 are mounted and fixed by a connecting device, the connecting device being fitted with an elastic silicone cover 15. The elastic silicone cover 15 serves a waterproof function. Due to its elasticity, the car switch can be operated without removing it, which is very convenient.

[0020] The connecting device includes a locking block 16 and a mounting protrusion 17. The locking block 16 is rotatably connected to the housing 1, and the mounting protrusion 17 is disposed on the upper surface of the panel 2. The locking block 16 is threadedly connected to the mounting protrusion 17.

[0021] The locking block 16 has multiple anti-slip grooves 18 on its side surface. The anti-slip grooves 18 serve to prevent slipping.

[0022] A sealing gasket 19 is provided between the lower surface of the sealing baffle 14 and the upper surface of the panel 2. The sealing gasket 19 serves to further seal the area.

[0023] The locking block 16 has a snap-fit ​​block 20 on its side surface, and the elastic silicone cover 15 has a protruding edge 21 at its lower end that snaps into the snap-fit ​​block 20. The snap-fit ​​block 20 and the protruding edge 21 prevent the elastic silicone cover 15 from falling off.

[0024] A limiting groove 22 is provided annularly on the side surface of the second mounting cavity 5, and the diameter of the middle part 6 of the button is larger than the diameter of the second mounting cavity 5. The limiting groove 22 serves to limit the movement of the middle part 6 of the button.

[0025] Working principle: When the car switch needs to be disassembled for maintenance, first remove the elastic silicone cover 15, then operate the connecting device. By turning the locking block 16, the locking block 16 is disengaged from the mounting protrusion 17, allowing the car switch to be removed for quick maintenance. By pressing the elastic silicone cover 15, the button head 13 is pressed down due to the elasticity of the cover, thereby electrically connecting the moving contact component 10 and the stationary contact component 11. The reset spring 9 can reset the moving contact component 10 and the button head 13.

[0026] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A novel waterproof automotive switch, comprising a housing (1) and a panel (2), characterized in that, The panel (2) has a mounting through hole (3) on its surface. The upper end of the outer shell (1) extends out of the mounting through hole (3). The outer shell (1) has a first mounting cavity (4) and a second mounting cavity (5) inside. The first mounting cavity (4) has a button center (6) inside. The lower surface of the button center (6) has a mounting groove (7). The inner wall of the mounting groove (7) has a button support (8). The first mounting cavity (4) has a moving contact component (10) inside. The upper end of the moving contact component (10) passes through the inner wall of the first mounting cavity (4) and is connected to the lower end of the button support (8). The button support (8) is fitted with a return spring (9). (9) The lower inner wall of the second mounting cavity (5) and the upper inner wall of the mounting groove (7) are provided. The first mounting cavity (4) is provided with two stationary contact components (11) that match the moving contact component (10). One end of each of the two stationary contact components (11) extends out of the outer shell (1) and is connected to a terminal component (12). The upper surface of the middle part (6) of the button is provided with a button head (13). The upper end of the button head (13) slides through the upper part of the outer shell (1). The upper side surface of the outer shell (1) is provided with a sealing baffle (14). The outer shell (1) and the panel (2) are installed and fixed by a connecting device. The connecting device is covered with an elastic silicone cover (15).

2. The novel waterproof car switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting device includes a locking block (16) and a mounting protrusion (17). The locking block (16) is rotatably connected to the outer shell (1). The mounting protrusion (17) is disposed on the upper surface of the panel (2). The locking block (16) is threadedly connected to the mounting protrusion (17).

3. A novel waterproof automotive switch according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking block (16) has multiple anti-slip grooves (18) on its side surface.

4. A novel waterproof automotive switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing gasket (19) is provided between the lower surface of the sealing baffle (14) and the upper surface of the panel (2).

5. A novel waterproof automotive switch according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking block (16) has a snap-fit ​​block (20) on its side surface, and the elastic silicone cover (15) has a convex edge (21) at its lower end that snaps into the snap-fit ​​block (20).

6. A novel waterproof automotive switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second mounting cavity (5) has a limiting groove (22) on its side surface, and the diameter of the middle part (6) of the button is larger than the diameter of the second mounting cavity (5).

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  • Automobile switch capable of being rapidly installed

    CN218123258U