Automobile steering wheel multifunctional key switch installed in split mode

The multi-function button switch for the car steering wheel is installed in two separate parts, left and right, controlled by independent circuit boards. This solves the problem of having to replace the steering wheel when the buttons are damaged in the existing technology, and makes it easier to install and maintain.

CN223842801UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27DONGGUAN NEWTOP AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520134661.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-21
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-21

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Technical Problem

The current integrated installation of buttons on car steering wheels means that the entire steering wheel needs to be replaced when it is damaged, which is inconvenient for maintenance.

Method used

The multi-function button switch for the car steering wheel is installed in two separate parts. The buttons are divided into a first cover on the left and a second cover on the right, each controlled by an independent circuit board. Stable positioning is achieved through limit posts and mounting screws, which facilitates disassembly and maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It facilitates easy positioning and installation, separate operation, and easy replacement and maintenance, thus improving the stability and maintenance convenience of the buttons.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile production, and discloses a split-mounted multifunctional key switch for an automobile steering wheel, which comprises a first surface cover and a second surface cover, a surface shell is mounted at the bottom ends of the first surface cover and the second surface cover, a middle seat is mounted at the bottom end of the surface shell, and a bottom shell is mounted at the bottom end of the middle seat. And a first key, a second key, a third key, a fourth key and a fifth key are sequentially arranged at the top of the first surface cover from the front end to the rear end. The split-mounted multifunctional key switch for the automobile steering wheel is split into the first surface cover on the left side and the second surface cover on the right side for split mounting, the first circuit board controls the keys on the first surface cover, the second circuit board controls the keys on the second surface cover, and split mounting and split control can improve the stability of positioning mounting and improve the stability of the automobile steering wheel. During disassembly and maintenance, only the first surface cover and the second surface cover need to be disassembled and taken down from the bottom shell, and then the circuit board and the keys are maintained, so that the problem that split control is inconvenient is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automobile manufacturing technology, specifically to a multi-function push-button switch for a car steering wheel that can be installed separately. Background Technology

[0002] A car is a means of transportation. The steering wheel is a wheel-shaped device on a car used to control the direction of the vehicle. Its function is to convert the force applied by the driver to the edge of the steering wheel into torque and then transmit it to the steering shaft.

[0003] In the process of manufacturing steering wheels for automobiles, the buttons are often injection molded and installed as a whole on the steering wheel. If the buttons are damaged, the entire steering wheel needs to be replaced, which is very inconvenient. Moreover, the buttons as a whole are inconvenient to disassemble, maintain and repair.

[0004] There is an urgent need for a separate, modular multi-function push-button switch for automotive steering wheels to address the technical deficiencies mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a separate-installation multi-function push-button switch for automotive steering wheels, in order to solve the problem of inconvenient positioning and installation mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a split-installation multi-function push-button switch for a car steering wheel, comprising a first cover and a second cover, a face shell mounted on the bottom of the first cover and the second cover, a middle seat mounted on the bottom of the face shell, and a bottom shell mounted on the bottom of the middle seat. The top of the first cover is provided with a first button, a second button, a third button, a fourth button, and a fifth button sequentially from front to rear. The top of the second cover is provided with a sixth button, a seventh button, an eighth button, a ninth button, a tenth button, and an eleventh button sequentially from front to rear. A first circuit board is mounted on the bottom of the first cover, a second circuit board is mounted on the bottom of the second cover, and a limit post is mounted on the bottom of the middle seat.

[0007] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the first button, the second button, the third button, the fourth button and the fifth button are connected to the first circuit board.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh buttons are connected to the second circuit board.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the first cover and the second cover are symmetrically distributed.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a sealing strip is installed inside the groove at the bottom end of the bottom shell, and the sealing strip is made of silicone.

[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the side of the bottom shell is provided with mounting screws, and the mounting screws are embedded in the mounting holes of the bottom shell.

[0012] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the surfaces of the first and second covers are coated with silver-gray paint.

[0013] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the surfaces of the front shell, the middle base and the bottom shell are coated with black paint.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the split-installed multi-function button switch for car steering wheels not only realizes the functions of easy positioning and installation, easy split operation, but also easy disassembly and maintenance.

[0015] (1) By setting a first cover, a shell, a middle seat, a limiting post, a bottom shell, a second cover, a first circuit board and a second circuit board, the first cover is installed on the left side of the steering wheel and the second cover is installed on the right side of the steering wheel. The shell and the limiting post at the bottom of the first cover and the second cover facilitate their stable positioning and installation on the steering wheel bracket. The first circuit board controls the buttons on the first cover and the second circuit board controls the buttons on the second cover. The separate installation and separate operation can improve the stability of the positioning installation.

[0016] (2) By setting a first button, a second button, a third button, a fourth button, a fifth button, a sixth button, a seventh button, a first circuit board, and a second circuit board, the multi-function buttons on the car steering wheel are installed separately by splitting them into a first cover on the left and a second cover on the right. The first circuit board controls the first button, the second button, the third button, the fourth button, and the fifth button, and the second circuit board controls the sixth button, the seventh button, the eighth button, the ninth button, the tenth button, and the eleventh button, so as to realize the function of separate control and installation.

[0017] (3) By setting a first cover, a second cover, a limiting post and mounting screws, the first cover and the second cover are installed separately. When disassembling and maintaining, only the first cover and the second cover need to be removed from the bottom shell. After disassembly, it is convenient to maintain the circuit board and buttons inside the first cover and the second cover. This structure realizes the function of easy disassembly and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3This is a bottom view of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a frontal cross-sectional view of the first cover of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. First cover; 2. Front shell; 3. Middle base; 4. Limiting post; 5. Bottom shell; 6. Second cover; 7. First button; 8. Second button; 9. Third button; 10. Fourth button; 11. Fifth button; 12. Sixth button; 13. Seventh button; 14. Eighth button; 15. Ninth button; 16. Tenth button; 17. Eleventh button; 18. First circuit board; 19. Second circuit board; 20. Sealing strip; 21. Mounting screw. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides an embodiment of a split-installation multi-function push-button switch for a car steering wheel, including a first cover 1 and a second cover 6. A face shell 2 is installed at the bottom of the first cover 1 and the second cover 6. A middle seat 3 is installed at the bottom of the face shell 2. A bottom shell 5 is installed at the bottom of the middle seat 3. A first button 7, a second button 8, a third button 9, a fourth button 10 and a fifth button 11 are arranged sequentially from the front end to the rear end on the top of the first cover 1. A sixth button 12, a seventh button 13, an eighth button 14, a ninth button 15, a tenth button 16 and an eleventh button 17 are arranged sequentially from the front end to the rear end on the top of the second cover 6. A first circuit board 18 is installed at the bottom end of the first cover 1. A second circuit board 19 is installed at the bottom end of the second cover 6. A limit post 4 is installed at the bottom end of the middle seat 3.

[0025] The first button 7, the second button 8, the third button 9, the fourth button 10 and the fifth button 11 are connected to the first circuit board 18, and the sixth button 12, the seventh button 13, the eighth button 14, the ninth button 15, the tenth button 16 and the eleventh button 17 are connected to the second circuit board 19.

[0026] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the multi-function buttons on the car steering wheel are installed separately by splitting them into a first cover 1 on the left and a second cover 6 on the right. The first circuit board 18 controls the first button 7, the second button 8, the third button 9, the fourth button 10 and the fifth button 11, and the second circuit board 19 controls the sixth button 12, the seventh button 13, the eighth button 14, the ninth button 15, the tenth button 16 and the eleventh button 17.

[0027] The first cover 1 and the second cover 6 are symmetrically distributed. A sealing strip 20 is installed in the groove at the bottom of the bottom shell 5. The sealing strip 20 is made of silicone. A mounting screw 21 is provided on the side of the bottom shell 5 and the mounting screw 21 is embedded in the mounting hole of the bottom shell 5.

[0028] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first cover 1 and the second cover 6 are installed separately. During disassembly and maintenance, it is only necessary to remove the first cover 1 and the second cover 6 from the bottom shell 5. After disassembly, it is convenient to maintain the circuit board and buttons inside the first cover 1 and the second cover 6. During disassembly, simply unscrew the mounting screws 21 on the bottom shell 5.

[0029] The surfaces of the first cover 1 and the second cover 6 are coated with silver-gray paint, while the surfaces of the front shell 2, the middle base 3 and the bottom shell 5 are coated with black paint.

[0030] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the first cover 1 is installed on the left side of the steering wheel, and the second cover 6 is installed on the right side of the steering wheel. The bottom shell 2 and the limiting post 4 of the first cover 1 and the second cover 6 facilitate their stable positioning and installation on the steering wheel bracket.

[0031] Working Principle: In use, the multi-function buttons on the car steering wheel are installed separately by splitting them into a first cover 1 on the left and a second cover 6 on the right. The first circuit board 18 controls the first button 7, the second button 8, the third button 9, the fourth button 10, and the fifth button 11. The second circuit board 19 controls the sixth button 12, the seventh button 13, the eighth button 14, the ninth button 15, the tenth button 16, and the eleventh button 17. The first cover 1 and the second cover 6 are installed separately. During disassembly and maintenance, it is only necessary to remove the first cover 1 and the second cover 6 from the bottom shell 5. After disassembly, it is convenient to maintain the circuit boards and buttons inside the first cover 1 and the second cover 6. During disassembly, simply unscrew the mounting screws 21 on the bottom shell 5. The first cover 1 is installed on the left side of the steering wheel, and the second cover 6 is installed on the right side of the steering wheel. The shell 2 and the limiting post 4 at the bottom of the first cover 1 and the second cover 6 facilitate their stable positioning and installation on the steering wheel bracket.

[0032] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A split-mounted multi-function push-button switch for a car steering wheel, comprising a first cover (1) and a second cover (6), characterized in that: A faceplate (2) is installed at the bottom of the first faceplate (1) and the second faceplate (6). A middle seat (3) is installed at the bottom of the faceplate (2). A bottom shell (5) is installed at the bottom of the middle seat (3). A first button (7), a second button (8), a third button (9), a fourth button (10) and a fifth button (11) are arranged sequentially from the front end to the rear end on the top of the first faceplate (1). A sixth button (12), a seventh button (13), an eighth button (14), a ninth button (15), a tenth button (16) and an eleventh button (17) are arranged sequentially from the front end to the rear end on the top of the second faceplate (6). A first circuit board (18) is installed at the bottom of the first faceplate (1). A second circuit board (19) is installed at the bottom of the second faceplate (6). A limit post (4) is installed at the bottom of the middle seat (3).

2. The multi-function push-button switch for a car steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first button (7), the second button (8), the third button (9), the fourth button (10) and the fifth button (11) are connected to the first circuit board (18).

3. The multi-function push-button switch for a car steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sixth button (12), the seventh button (13), the eighth button (14), the ninth button (15), the tenth button (16), and the eleventh button (17) are connected to the second circuit board (19).

4. The multi-function push-button switch for a car steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cover (1) and the second cover (6) are symmetrically distributed.

5. The multi-function push-button switch for a car steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing strip (20) is installed inside the groove at the bottom end of the bottom shell (5), and the sealing strip (20) is made of silicone.

6. The multi-function push-button switch for a car steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom shell (5) is provided with mounting screws (21) on its side, and the mounting screws (21) are embedded in the mounting holes of the bottom shell (5).

7. The multi-function push-button switch for a car steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of the first cover (1) and the second cover (6) are coated with silver-gray paint.

8. The multi-function push-button switch for a car steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of the front shell (2), middle seat (3) and bottom shell (5) are coated with black paint.