Remote controller

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of remote controllers, in particular to a remote controller. The remote controller comprises a shell, an indicating lamp and a light guide assembly, the shell is provided with a cavity, the indicating lamp is arranged on the outer wall face of the shell, the light guide assembly comprises a light-emitting source and a light-transmitting part, the light-emitting source and the light-transmitting part are arranged in the cavity and arranged at intervals in the first direction, the light-emitting source is suitable for being arranged on a circuit board, and the thickness direction of the circuit board is orthogonal to the first direction. The indicating lamp is located on the side, away from the light-emitting source, of the light-transmitting piece so as to receive light penetrating through the light-transmitting piece. The remote controller provided by the embodiment of the utility model can prevent the indicating lamp from being shielded during key pressing, and ensures the indicating function of the indicating lamp.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of remote control technology, and specifically to a remote control. Background Technology

[0002] Remote controls enable devices to perform various functions via button operation, eliminating the need for direct contact with the device, thus improving convenience and quality of life. In related technologies, a remote control includes a housing, buttons, a circuit board, and indicator lights. The buttons are located on the circuit board and connected to the housing, while the indicator lights are located on the buttons.

[0003] However, pressing the button can easily obstruct the indicator light, affecting the button feedback function. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. To this end, embodiments of this invention provide a remote control that avoids obstructing the indicator light when buttons are pressed, thus ensuring the indicator light's illuminating function.

[0005] The remote control of this utility model embodiment includes: a housing having a cavity; an indicator light disposed on the outer wall surface of the housing; and a light guide assembly including a light source and a light-transmitting element, both disposed within the cavity and spaced apart in a first direction. The light source is adapted to be disposed on a circuit board, the thickness direction of the circuit board being orthogonal to the first direction, the light emission direction of the light source being towards the light-transmitting element, and the indicator light being located on the side of the light-transmitting element away from the light source to receive light transmitted through the light-transmitting element.

[0006] The remote control of this utility model embodiment can avoid obstructing the indicator light when pressing buttons, thus ensuring the indicator light's indication function.

[0007] In some embodiments, the remote control further includes a button, the button including a button portion and a connecting portion connected together, the connecting portion being disposed in the cavity and circumferentially surrounding the button portion, the housing having an opening spaced apart from the indicator light in the first direction, the button portion fitting into the opening.

[0008] In some embodiments, the connecting portion includes a first segment, a connecting segment, and a second segment connected in sequence. The first segment and the second segment extend along the first direction and are arranged at intervals. The connecting segment is perpendicular to the first segment and the second segment. The end of the second segment away from the first segment is connected to the button portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the connecting portion includes a light-shielding member and a light-transmitting member connected together, the light-transmitting member and the light-shielding member being arranged sequentially in the circumferential direction of the button portion, and at least a portion of the first segment forming the light-transmitting member and being directly opposite the light source.

[0010] In some embodiments, the housing includes a front shell and a rear shell, the front shell and the rear shell being connected to form the cavity, the opening and the indicator light being disposed on the front shell, one end of the first segment in its thickness direction being sealed to the front shell, and the other end of the first segment in its thickness direction being sealed to the rear shell.

[0011] In some embodiments, the remote controller further includes a waterproof frame disposed on the first segment and interference-fitted with the front shell.

[0012] In some embodiments, the front shell includes a first mating portion extending toward the rear shell, the rear shell includes a second mating portion extending toward the front shell, and the first segment is sealed between the first mating portion and the second mating portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, on a projection plane orthogonal to the thickness direction of the circuit board, the projection of the first segment coincides with the projection portion of the circuit board, and the projection of the first segment and the projection of the light source are arranged at intervals in the first direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral surface of the front shell mates with the rear shell, and the inner peripheral surface of the front shell mates with the button.

[0015] In some embodiments, the connecting portion and the button portion are integrally formed. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a remote control according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the buttons in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an indicator light according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure label:

[0020] Shell 1, chamber 11, front shell 12, first mating part 121, rear shell 13, second mating part 131

[0021] Indicator light 2,

[0022] Light guide component 3, light source 31,

[0023] Circuit board 4,

[0024] Button 5, button part 51, connecting part 52, first section 521, connecting section 522, second section 523, light-shielding member 524, light-transmitting member 525.

[0025] Waterproof frame 6. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] The remote control of this utility model embodiment includes a housing 1, an indicator light 2, and a light guide assembly 3. The housing 1 has a cavity 11. The indicator light 2 is disposed on the outer wall surface of the housing 1. The light guide assembly 3 includes a light source 31 and a light-transmitting element 525. The light source 31 and the light-transmitting element 525 are both disposed in the cavity 11 and arranged at intervals in a first direction. The light source 31 is adapted to be disposed on a circuit board 4. The thickness direction of the circuit board 4 is orthogonal to the first direction. The light emission direction of the light source 31 is towards the light-transmitting element 525. The indicator light 2 is located on the side of the light-transmitting element 525 away from the light source 31 to receive the light transmitted through the light-transmitting element 525.

[0028] Specifically, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, indicator light 2, light-transmitting element 525, and light source 31 are arranged at intervals in a first direction. Light-transmitting element 525 is located between indicator light 2 and light source 31 in the first direction. Light source 31 is disposed on circuit board 4. Indicator light 2 and circuit board 4 are arranged at intervals in the first direction. Indicator light 2 is disposed on the outer wall surface of housing 1, and light source 31 and light-transmitting element 525 are disposed in cavity 11. That is, indicator light 2, light-transmitting element 525, and light source 31 are arranged at intervals in the thickness direction of circuit board 4.

[0029] The light source 31 emits light in the direction of the light-transmitting element 525, so that the light emitted by the light source 31 extends along the first direction and passes through the light-transmitting element 525. That is, the light-transmitting element 525 guides the light emitted by the light source 31 to the side of the light-transmitting element 525 away from the light source 31. Since the indicator light 2 and the light-transmitting element 525 are arranged at intervals in the first direction and the thickness direction of the circuit board 4, the light transmitted through the light-transmitting element 525 is received by the indicator light 2, which changes the direction of light propagation and achieves 90-degree light guiding.

[0030] The remote control of this utility model embodiment has a light-transmitting element 525 disposed in the first direction between the indicator light 2 and the light source 31. The light emission direction of the light source 31 is towards the light-transmitting element 525, so that the light emitted by the light source 31 passes through the light-transmitting element 525 and is scattered. Moreover, the indicator light 2 and the light-transmitting element 525 are arranged at intervals in the thickness direction of the circuit board 4. The indicator light 2 receives the light transmitted through the light-transmitting element 525, changing the propagation path of the light. It achieves 90-degree light guiding while realizing the indication function of the indicator light 2. Since the indicator light 2 is disposed on the outer wall surface of the housing 1, it avoids blocking the indicator light 2 when the button 5 is pressed, thus ensuring the indication function of the indicator light 2.

[0031] Compared to the arrangement of indicator lights 2 and light sources 31 in the thickness direction of circuit board 4 in related technologies, the indicator lights 2 and circuit board 4 in this embodiment are arranged at intervals in the first direction, which makes the installation position of indicator lights 2 more coordinated and improves the aesthetics of the remote control.

[0032] For example, light source 31 is an LED light.

[0033] In some embodiments, the remote control further includes a button 5, which includes a button portion 51 and a connecting portion 52 connected together. The connecting portion 52 is disposed in the cavity 11 and is arranged circumferentially around the button portion 51. The housing 1 is provided with an opening spaced apart from the indicator light 2 in a first direction, and the button portion 51 is fitted into the opening.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, at least a portion of the connecting part 52 extends into the cavity 11 through the opening and connects to the inner wall surface of the housing 1, so that the button part 51 and the circuit board 4 are opposite each other in the thickness direction of the circuit board 4, and the remote control function of the remote control is realized by pressing the button part 51 to trigger the corresponding electronic components on the circuit board 4.

[0035] The button part 51 is fitted into the opening, so that the button part 51 and the indicator light 2 are arranged at a distance in the first direction, that is, there is a predetermined distance between the indicator light 2 and the button part 51, which further avoids blocking the indicator light 2 when the button 5 is pressed, and ensures the indication feedback function of the indicator light 2.

[0036] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 52 includes a first segment 521, a connecting segment 522, and a second segment 523 connected in sequence. The first segment 521 and the second segment 523 extend along a first direction and are arranged at intervals. The connecting segment 522 is perpendicular to the first segment 521 and the second segment 523. One end of the second segment 523 away from the first segment 521 is connected to the button portion 51.

[0037] Specifically, such as Figure 1As shown, the first segment 521 and the second segment 523 are arranged at intervals along the thickness direction of the circuit board 4. The connecting segment 522 extends along the thickness direction of the circuit board 4. One end of the connecting segment 522 is connected to the end of the first segment 521 adjacent to the circuit board 4, and the other end of the connecting segment 522 is connected to the second segment 523. The arrangement of the first segment 521, the connecting segment 522 and the second segment 523 facilitates the connection of the first segment 521 to the inner wall surface of the housing 1 and the connection of the second segment 523 to the button part 51, thereby improving the connection convenience between the connecting part 52, the button part 51 and the housing 1.

[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the connecting portion 52 includes a light-shielding member 524 and a light-transmitting member 525 connected together. The light-transmitting member 525 and the light-shielding member 524 are arranged sequentially in the circumferential direction of the button portion 51. At least a portion of the first segment 521 forms the light-transmitting member 525 and is directly opposite the light source 31. By forming at least a portion of the first segment 521 as the light-transmitting member 525, and with the light source 31 directly opposite the light-transmitting member 525, the light emitted by the light source 31 can extend and pass through the light-transmitting member 525 in the first direction, ensuring that the indicator light 2 receives the light transmitted through the light-transmitting member 525, thereby realizing the indicating function of the indicator light 2.

[0039] By setting the part of the connecting part 52 that is directly opposite to the light source 31 as a light-transmitting element 525 and the other parts as light-shielding elements 524, the light emitted by the light source 31 is prevented from passing through the light-shielding elements 524, thereby avoiding light interference and improving the indication effect of the indicator light 2.

[0040] For example, the light-blocking component 524 is made of black silicone, and the light-transmitting component 525 is made of light-transmitting silicone.

[0041] In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a front housing 12 and a rear housing 13, which are connected to form a cavity 11. An opening and an indicator light 2 are provided on the front housing 12. One end of the first segment 521 in the thickness direction is sealed to the front housing 12, and the other end of the first segment 521 in the thickness direction is sealed to the rear housing 13.

[0042] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first segment 521 extends along the first direction and is located inside the chamber 11. The thickness direction of the first segment 521 is consistent with the thickness direction of the circuit board 4. Through the sealed connection between the first segment 521 and the front shell 12 and the rear shell 13, water can be prevented from flowing into the circuit board 4 through the gap between the front shell 12 and the rear shell 13. On the other hand, water can be prevented from flowing into the circuit board 4 through the gap between the front shell 12 and the button part 51, thus realizing the waterproof function of the remote control.

[0043] Optionally, the front cover 12 has an opening, the button 5 is fitted into the opening, and there is a gap between the front cover 12 and the button 5, so that the button 5 can be pressed relative to the cover 1 along the thickness direction of the circuit board 4.

[0044] Optionally, the front shell 12 is transparent. A paint layer is sprayed onto the front shell 12 to block light; the paint layer consists of black paint and colored paint. Then, indicator lights 2 are laser-engraved in the paint layer to form indicator lights 2, allowing light from inside the chamber 11 to be guided out through the indicator lights 2. Laser engraving reduces costs.

[0045] In some embodiments, the remote controller further includes a waterproof frame 6, which is disposed on the first segment 521 and is interference-fitted with the front housing 12.

[0046] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the waterproof rib 6 is arranged circumferentially around the button part 51. The waterproof rib 6 is provided on the end face of the first section 521 adjacent to the front shell 12 in its thickness direction. By providing the waterproof rib 6, the sealing between the first section 521 and the front shell 12 and the rear shell 13 is improved, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the remote control.

[0047] In some embodiments, the front shell 12 includes a first mating portion 121 extending toward the rear shell 13, and the rear shell 13 includes a second mating portion 131 extending toward the front shell 12. The first segment 521 is sealed between the first mating portion 121 and the second mating portion 131.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, the first mating part 121 and the second mating part 131 both extend along the thickness direction of the circuit board 4. The first mating part 121 facilitates the sealing connection between the first segment 521 and the front shell 12, and the second mating part 131 facilitates the sealing connection between the first segment 521 and the rear shell 13, thus achieving a sealing connection between the first segment 521 and the front shell 12 and the rear shell 13.

[0049] In this embodiment, the light emitted by the light source 31 is guided to the side of the first mating part 121 and the second mating part 131 away from the light source 31 through the first segment 521. Since the indicator light 2 is located on the side of the first mating part 121 and the second mating part 131 away from the light source 31, it is convenient for the indicator light 2 to receive the light transmitted through the light-transmitting member 525 and realize the feedback function.

[0050] In some embodiments, on a projection surface orthogonal to the thickness direction of the circuit board 4, the projection of the first segment 521 coincides with the projection portion of the circuit board 4, and the projection of the first segment 521 and the projection of the light source 31 are arranged at intervals in the first direction.

[0051] Specifically, such as Figure 1As shown, the projection of the first segment 521 coincides with the projection of the circuit board 4. On the one hand, this facilitates the light emitted by the light source 31 to diffuse through the light-transmitting component 525, thus optimizing the propagation path of the light. On the other hand, the connection part 52 limits the relative position of the circuit board 4 and the button part 51, thereby improving the installation accuracy.

[0052] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral surface of the front shell 12 mates with the rear shell 13, and the inner peripheral surface of the front shell 12 mates with the button 5.

[0053] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the outer peripheral surface of the front shell 12 and the rear shell 13 cooperate to form a cavity 11. The inner peripheral surface of the front shell 12 forms an open inner wall surface. The inner peripheral surface of the front shell 12 cooperates with the button 5, so that the connecting part 52 can extend into the cavity 11 through the opening and be sealed and connected with the first mating part 121 and the second mating part 131, thereby improving the installation accuracy and ease of installation of the button 5.

[0054] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 52 and the button portion 51 are integrally formed, which improves the connection strength between the connecting portion 52 and the button portion 51.

[0055] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0056] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0057] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0058] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0059] In this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0060] It is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A remote control, characterized in that, include: A housing having a chamber; Indicator light, the indicator light being disposed on the outer wall surface of the housing; A light guide assembly includes a light source and a light-transmitting element. The light source and the light-transmitting element are both disposed in the cavity and arranged at intervals in a first direction. The light source is adapted to be disposed on a circuit board. The thickness direction of the circuit board is orthogonal to the first direction. The light emission direction of the light source is towards the light-transmitting element. The indicator light is located on the side of the light-transmitting element away from the light source to receive light transmitted through the light-transmitting element.

2. The remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a button, which includes a button portion and a connecting portion connected together. The connecting portion is disposed in the cavity and is arranged circumferentially around the button portion. The housing is provided with an opening spaced apart from the indicator light in the first direction, and the button portion is fitted into the opening.

3. The remote control according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting portion includes a first segment, a connecting segment, and a second segment connected in sequence. The first segment and the second segment extend along the first direction and are arranged at intervals. The connecting segment is perpendicular to the first segment and the second segment. The end of the second segment away from the first segment is connected to the button portion.

4. The remote control according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting portion includes a light-shielding member and a light-transmitting member connected together. The light-transmitting member and the light-shielding member are arranged sequentially in the circumferential direction of the button portion. At least a portion of the first segment forms the light-transmitting member and is directly opposite the light source.

5. The remote control according to claim 3, characterized in that, The housing includes a front shell and a rear shell, which are connected to form the cavity. The opening and the indicator light are located on the front shell. One end of the first segment in the thickness direction is sealed to the front shell, and the other end of the first segment in the thickness direction is sealed to the rear shell.

6. The remote control according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a waterproof rib, which is disposed on the first section and is interference-fitted with the front shell.

7. The remote control according to claim 5, characterized in that, The front shell includes a first mating portion extending toward the rear shell, and the rear shell includes a second mating portion extending toward the front shell, with the first segment sealingly connected between the first mating portion and the second mating portion.

8. The remote control according to claim 5, characterized in that, On a projection plane orthogonal to the thickness direction of the circuit board, the projection of the first segment coincides with the projection of the circuit board, and the projection of the first segment and the projection of the light source are arranged at intervals in the first direction.

9. The remote control according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer peripheral surface of the front shell mates with the rear shell, and the inner peripheral surface of the front shell mates with the button.

10. The remote control according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting part and the button part are integrally formed.

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