Knob switch with deep display effect and automobile center console thereof

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, in particular to a knob switch with a deep display effect and an automobile center console thereof, and the knob switch comprises a base, a knob switch body, a digital encoder, a light-emitting part and a light guide part, the knob switch body is installed in the base and used for adjusting and displaying the state of an automobile, the digital encoder is installed in the base, connected with the knob switch body and used for detecting the rotation degree of the knob switch body, the light-emitting part and the light guide part are both installed in the base, and the knob switch body and the digital encoder are both connected with the light-emitting part. According to the utility model, the knob switch body is matched with the digital encoder, so that the state of an automobile can be adjusted and directly displayed on the knob switch body, and the knob switch body has the functions of adjusting and displaying the state of the automobile at the same time, thereby improving the experience feeling of a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to a rotary switch with an abyss display effect and its automotive center console. Background Technology

[0002] The car's center console (dashboard or center console) is the core area of ​​the cockpit, integrating key functional modules such as the instrument panel, multimedia system, air conditioning controls, and driver assistance systems. As the primary interface for driver interaction with the vehicle, the design of the center console directly impacts the driving experience, safety, and technological feel. Currently, the screen and switches on the car's center console are relatively independent. The left and right functions of rotary switches are fixed silkscreened indicators, requiring the screen to display the status to the user. This design negatively affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing manufacturing technologies, the applicant provides a rotary switch with an abyss display effect and its automotive center console. By improving the structure of the rotary switch, the switch can simultaneously perform adjustment and display functions, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A rotary switch with an abyss display effect and its automotive center console include: a base, a rotary switch body, a digital encoder, a light-emitting part, and a light guide part. The rotary switch body is rotatably connected to the base and is used to adjust and display the status of the vehicle. The digital encoder is installed in the base and connected to the rotary switch body, and is used to detect the rotation degree of the rotary switch body. The light-emitting part and the light guide part are both installed in the base. The rotary switch body and the digital encoder are both connected to the light-emitting part. The light emitted by the light-emitting part is transmitted through the light guide part and then displayed through the rotary switch body.

[0006] Therefore, by combining the rotary switch body with the digital encoder, the vehicle status can be adjusted and directly displayed on the rotary switch body. Compared with the existing design where the screen and switch are separate, this method has a simpler structure and is easier to operate, so that the rotary switch body can simultaneously have the functions of adjusting and displaying the vehicle status, thereby improving the user experience.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: a display screen is embedded on the side of the rotary switch body away from the base, the display screen is connected to the light-emitting part, and the display screen is used to display the status of the car; the rotary switch body can rotate relative to the base to adjust the status of the car.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the light guide part includes: a first light guide unit and a second light guide unit. The first light guide unit and the second light guide unit are both installed in the base. The first light guide unit is connected to the second light guide unit. The light emitted by the light-emitting part is transmitted through the first light guide unit and the second light guide unit and then displayed through the knob switch body.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the first light guide unit includes a light guide body and a light-diffusing sheet. The cross-sectional shape of the light guide body is L-shaped. The light-incident surface of the light guide body is opposite to the light-emitting part, and there is a gap between the light-incident surface of the light guide body and the light-emitting part. The light-exiting surface of the light guide body is opposite to the light-diffusing sheet, and a mounting groove is provided at the light-exiting surface of the light guide body. Thus, the light guide body can guide the propagation of light, so that the knob switch body produces an independent light effect when in use; the light-diffusing sheet can make the light distribution after passing through the light-exiting surface of the light guide body more uniform, avoiding local over-brightness or under-brightness, thereby further improving the quality of the light effect; the purpose of the gap between the light-incident surface of the light guide body and the light-emitting part is: on the one hand, to prevent the light guide body from damaging the light-emitting part, and on the other hand, to allow more light emitted by the light-emitting part to be guided into the light guide body, thereby further improving the quality of the light effect; the mounting groove is used to install a one-way mirror so that the one-way mirror will not wobble relative to the light guide body.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: both the light guide and the light-diffusing sheet are arranged in a ring shape. Therefore, the ring-shaped light guide and the light-diffusing sheet allow light emitted from LEDs in various areas of the PCBA to be guided into the second light guide unit.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the second light guide unit includes a semi-transparent lens and a one-way mirror. The semi-transparent lens is connected to the light guide body, and the one-way mirror is mounted on the light guide body through the mounting groove. The light-diffusing sheet is located between the semi-transparent lens and the one-way mirror, and between the semi-transparent lens and the knob switch body and the one-way mirror. Thus, through the interaction of the semi-transparent lens and the one-way mirror, a unique visual depth effect can be created, increasing the technological feel and fun of the knob switch body.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the diameter of the semi-transparent mirror is d1, and the diameter of the one-way mirror is d2; d1 > d2. Therefore, by using the design method of d1 > d2, it can be ensured that the final visual effect of the knob switch body is an abyss visual effect.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the light-emitting part includes a PCBA and multiple LEDs, the LEDs being connected to the PCBA, and the multiple LEDs being arranged in a ring with equal spacing, the LEDs being located on the side of the PCBA closest to the light guide part. Thus, by setting multiple LEDs, the light effect of the rotary switch body can be achieved.

[0014] It also includes a microswitch, which is located within the base and is positioned opposite the side of the rotary switch body away from the display screen. Thus, by cooperating with the rotary switch body, the desired vehicle state can be switched, allowing a single rotary switch body to adjust multiple vehicle states.

[0015] A car center console includes a rotary switch with an abyss display effect.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] By combining the rotary switch body with a digital encoder, the vehicle status can be adjusted and directly displayed on the rotary switch body. Compared with the existing design where the screen and switch are separate, this method has a simpler structure and is easier to operate, so that the rotary switch body can simultaneously have the functions of adjusting and displaying the vehicle status, thereby improving the user experience.

[0018] This utility model also has the following advantages:

[0019] 1. The light guide of this utility model can guide the propagation of light so that the knob switch body produces an independent light effect when in use; the light diffuser can make the light emitted after passing through the light-emitting surface of the light guide more uniformly distributed, avoiding local over-brightness or under-brightness, thereby further improving the quality of the light effect; the purpose of the gap between the light-incident surface of the light guide and the light-emitting part is: on the one hand, to avoid the light guide damaging the light-emitting part, and on the other hand, to allow more light emitted by the light-emitting part to be guided into the light guide, thereby further improving the quality of the light effect; the mounting groove is used to install a one-way mirror so that the one-way mirror will not wobble relative to the light guide.

[0020] 2. This utility model uses a micro switch in conjunction with a rotary switch body to switch the required car state, so as to realize the adjustment of multiple car states by one rotary switch body. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rotary switch with an abyss display effect according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 An exploded view of the rotary switch with an abyss display effect according to Embodiment 1;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the rotary switch with an abyss display effect according to Embodiment 1;

[0024] Figure 4 Example 1 Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of a local structure at point A;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the rotary switch with an abyss display effect according to Embodiment 2;

[0026] Figure 6 Example 2 Figure 5 Enlarged schematic diagram of the local structure at point B.

[0027] Among them: 1. Base;

[0028] 2. Rotary switch body;

[0029] 201. Display screen;

[0030] 3. Digital encoder;

[0031] 301. Rotor; 302. Stator;

[0032] 4. Light-emitting part;

[0033] 401. PCBA; 402. LED lights;

[0034] 5. Light guide section;

[0035] 6. First light guide unit;

[0036] 601. Light guide; 602. Light homogenizer; 603. Mounting slot;

[0037] 7. Second light guide unit;

[0038] 701. Semi-transparent mirror; 702. One-way mirror;

[0039] 8. Micro switch. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] Example 1:

[0042] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, a rotary switch with a deep-view display effect includes: a base 1, a rotary switch body 2, a digital encoder 3, a light-emitting part 4, and a light guide part 5. The rotary switch body 2 is rotatably connected to the base 1 and is used to adjust and display the vehicle's status. The digital encoder 3 is installed inside the base 1 and connected to the rotary switch body 2, and is used to detect the rotation degree of the rotary switch body 2. The light-emitting part 4 and the light guide part 5 are both installed inside the base 1. The rotary switch body 2 and the digital encoder 3 are both connected to the light-emitting part 4. The light emitted by the light-emitting part 4 is transmitted through the light guide part 5 and then displayed through the rotary switch body 2. Thus, by cooperating with the rotary switch body 2 and the digital encoder 3, the vehicle's status can be adjusted and directly displayed on the rotary switch body 2 (vehicle status such as temperature, fan speed, volume, etc.). Compared with the existing design where the screen and switch are separate, this method has a simple structure and is easy to operate, allowing the rotary switch body 2 to simultaneously have the functions of adjusting and displaying the vehicle's status, thereby improving the user experience.

[0043] Specifically, a decorative layer is provided on the side of the knob switch body 2 away from the base 1. The decorative layer is used to enhance the overall aesthetics of the knob switch body 2. It can adopt a variety of shapes and materials (e.g., unique geometric shapes or creative shapes that imitate various images; materials can be plastic, crystal, etc.) to meet different decorative style requirements.

[0044] Specifically, the digital encoder 3 includes a rotor 301 and a stator 302. The rotor 301 is connected to the rotary switch body 2. The rotor 301 and the stator 302 are rotatably connected. By rotating the rotary switch body 2, the rotor 301 rotates relative to the stator 302, thus enabling the detection of the rotation pitch of the rotary switch body 2.

[0045] In this embodiment, a display screen 201 is embedded on the side of the rotary switch body 2 away from the base 1. The display screen 201 is connected to the light-emitting part 4 and is used to display the status of the car. The rotary switch body 2 can rotate relative to the base 1 to adjust the status of the car. For example, the display screen 201 is a broken code screen.

[0046] In this embodiment, the light guide part 5 includes: a first light guide unit 6 and a second light guide unit 7. The first light guide unit 6 and the second light guide unit 7 are both installed in the base 1. The first light guide unit 6 and the second light guide unit 7 are connected. The light emitted by the light-emitting part 4 is transmitted through the first light guide unit 6 and the second light guide unit 7 and then displayed through the knob switch body 2.

[0047] In this embodiment, the first light guide unit 6 includes a light guide 601 and a light homogenizer 602. The cross-sectional shape of the light guide 601 is L-shaped. The light incident surface of the light guide 601 is disposed opposite to the light emitting part 4, and there is a gap between the light incident surface of the light guide 601 and the light emitting part 4. The light emitting surface of the light guide 601 is disposed opposite to the light homogenizer 602. An installation groove 603 is provided at the light emitting surface of the light guide 601. Both the light guide 601 and the light homogenizer 602 are arranged in a ring shape. Therefore, the light guide 601 can guide the propagation of light so that the knob switch body 2 produces independent light effects when in use; the light equalizer 602 can make the light distribution after passing through the light-emitting surface of the light guide 601 more uniform, avoiding local over-brightness or under-brightness, thereby further improving the quality of light effect; the purpose of the gap between the light-incident surface of the light guide 601 and the light-emitting part 4 is: on the one hand, to prevent the light guide 601 from damaging the light-emitting part 4, and on the other hand, to allow more light emitted by the light-emitting part 4 to be guided into the light guide 601, thereby further improving the quality of light effect; the mounting slot 603 is used to install the one-way mirror 702 so that the one-way mirror 702 will not wobble relative to the light guide 601; the annular light guide 601 and the equalizer can guide the light emitted by the LED lights 402 in each area of ​​the PCBA401 into the second light guide unit 7.

[0048] Specifically, the gap between the light-incident surface of the light guide 601 and the light-emitting part 4 is 0.5mm-1mm.

[0049] In this embodiment, the second light guide unit 7 includes a semi-transparent mirror 701 and a one-way mirror 702. The semi-transparent mirror 701 is connected to the light guide body 601, and the one-way mirror 702 is mounted on the light guide body 601 through a mounting groove 603. A light-diffusing sheet 602 is located between the semi-transparent mirror 701 and the one-way mirror 702, between the semi-transparent mirror 701 and the knob switch body 2 and the one-way mirror 702. The diameter of the semi-transparent mirror 701 is d1, and the diameter of the one-way mirror 702 is d2; d1 > d2. Thus, through the cooperation of the semi-transparent mirror 701 and the one-way mirror 702, a unique visual abyss effect can be created to increase the technological feel and fun of the knob switch body 2; the design method of d1 > d2 ensures that the final visual effect of the knob switch body 2 is an abyss visual effect.

[0050] It should be noted that the abyss effect refers to the creation of an infinitely extending and progressively layered visual effect within a limited space through the principles of light reflection and refraction, as if one were in a deep tunnel or abyss (i.e., the light emitted by the LED light 402 shines on the one-way mirror 702 after passing through the first light guide unit 6, and most of the light is reflected onto the semi-transparent mirror 701. The semi-transparent mirror 701 allows some light to pass through while reflecting the remaining light back to the one-way mirror 702. This process is repeated continuously, and the light travels back and forth between the two mirrors, forming an infinitely superimposed mirror effect).

[0051] In this embodiment, the light-emitting part 4 includes a PCBA 401 and a plurality of LEDs 402. The LEDs 402 are connected to the PCBA 401, and the plurality of LEDs 402 are arranged in a ring with equal spacing. The LEDs 402 are located on the side of the PCBA 401 near the light guide part 5. Thus, by setting a plurality of LEDs 402, the light effect of the rotary switch body 2 can be achieved (for example, when the rotary switch body 2 is rotated, the indicator light will rotate accordingly to reflect the operation status, different colors are displayed for different car statuses, ambient lighting effects, etc.).

[0052] It should be noted that the display screen 201, encoder (rotor 301 and stator 302), and LED light 402 are all electrically connected to PCBA 401.

[0053] The adjustment process of the rotary switch in this embodiment is as follows: First, the driver touches the display screen 201 to light up the display screen 201; finally, the driver rotates the rotary switch body 2 to adjust the vehicle status, and with the cooperation of the digital encoder 3, the adjusted vehicle information is displayed on the display screen 201, and with the cooperation of the light-emitting part 4 and the light guide part 5, the abyss light is emitted through the rotary switch body 2.

[0054] Example 2:

[0055] like Figures 5 to 6 As shown, the difference from Embodiment 1 is that it also includes a micro switch 8, which is located inside the base 1 and is positioned opposite to the side of the rotary switch body 2 away from the display screen 201. Therefore, by cooperating with the micro switch 8 and the rotary switch body 2, the desired vehicle state can be switched, allowing one rotary switch body 2 to adjust multiple vehicle states.

[0056] Specifically, the micro switch 8 can also be replaced with a rubber contact switch.

[0057] It should be noted that:

[0058] 1. Microswitch 8 is electrically connected to PCBA401;

[0059] 2. The rubber contact switch has a rubber pad with contacts. When the knob switch body 2 is pressed, the contacts will make electrical contact with the contacts on PCBA401.

[0060] The adjustment process of the rotary switch in this embodiment (taking temperature, airflow, and volume as three car states as examples) is as follows: First, the driver presses the rotary switch body 2 (the first press displays the temperature status on the display screen 201; at this time, rotating the rotary switch body 2 adjusts the temperature. The second press displays the airflow status on the display screen 201; at this time, rotating the rotary switch body 2 adjusts the airflow. The third press displays the volume status on the display screen 201; at this time, rotating the rotary switch body 2 adjusts the volume. Three presses constitute one cycle, allowing switching between temperature, airflow, and volume). This adjusts the car state displayed on the display screen 201 to the desired car state and illuminates the display screen 201. Finally, the driver rotates the rotary switch body 2 to adjust the car state. With the cooperation of the digital encoder 3, the adjusted car information is displayed on the display screen 201. With the cooperation of the light-emitting part 4 and the light guide part 5, a light source is emitted through the rotary switch body 2.

[0061] Example 3:

[0062] A car center console includes a rotary switch with an abyss display effect.

[0063] In summary, this utility model, through the cooperation of the rotary switch body 2 and the digital encoder 3, can realize the adjustment of the vehicle status and directly display it on the rotary switch body 2. Compared with the existing design where the screen and switch are separate, this method has a simple structure and is easy to operate, so that the rotary switch body 2 can simultaneously have the functions of adjusting and displaying the vehicle status, thereby improving the user experience.

[0064] The above description is an explanation of the present utility model and not a limitation thereof. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the claims. Within the protection scope of the present utility model, any form of modification may be made.

Claims

1. A knob switch having an abyss display effect, characterized by, It includes: Base (1), and Knob switch body (2), the knob switch body (2) is rotatably connected with the base (1), and the knob switch body (2) is used to adjust and display the state of the automobile; Digital encoder (3), the digital encoder (3) is installed in the base (1), and the digital encoder (3) is connected with the knob switch body (2), and is used to detect the rotation degree of the knob switch body (2); Light emitting part (4) and light guide part (5), the light emitting part (4), the light guide part (5) are installed in the base (1), the knob switch body (2), the digital encoder (3) are connected with the light emitting part (4), the light emitted by the light emitting part (4) is transmitted through the light guide part (5) and then displayed through the knob switch body (2).

2. The knob switch having an abyss display effect according to claim 1, wherein: The side of the knob switch body (2) away from the base (1) is embedded with a display screen (201), the display screen (201) is connected with the light emitting part (4), and the display screen (201) is used to display the state of the automobile; The knob switch body (2) can rotate relative to the base (1) to adjust the state of the automobile.

3. The knob switch having an abyss display effect according to claim 1, wherein: The light guide part (5) includes: First light guide unit (6) and second light guide unit (7), the first light guide unit (6), the second light guide unit (7) are installed in the base (1), the first light guide unit (6) is connected with the second light guide unit (7), the light emitted by the light emitting part (4) is transmitted through the first light guide unit (6), the second light guide unit (7) and then displayed through the knob switch body (2).

4. The knob switch having an abyss display effect according to claim 3, wherein: The first light guide unit (6) includes: Light guide body (601) and light uniformity sheet (602), the cross section shape of the light guide body (601) is L-shaped, the light entrance surface of the light guide body (601) is arranged opposite to the light emitting part (4), and there is a gap between the light entrance surface of the light guide body (601) and the light emitting part (4), the light exit surface of the light guide body (601) is arranged opposite to the light uniformity sheet (602), and the mounting groove (603) is arranged at the light exit surface of the light guide body (601).

5. The knob switch having an abyss display effect according to claim 4, wherein: The light guide body (601) and the light uniformity sheet (602) are arranged in a ring shape.

6. The knob switch having an abyss display effect according to claim 4, wherein: The second light guide unit (7) includes: Half lens (701) and single mirror (702), the half lens (701) is connected with the light guide body (601), the single mirror (702) is mounted on the light guide body (601) through the mounting groove (603), the light uniformity sheet (602) is located between the half lens (701) and the single mirror (702), and the half lens (701) is connected with the knob switch body (2) and the single mirror (702).

7. The knob switch having an abyss display effect according to claim 6, wherein: The diameter of the half lens (701) is d1, and the diameter of the single mirror (702) is d2; d1>d2.

8. The knob switch having an abyss display effect according to claim 1, wherein: The light emitting part (4) includes: PCBA (401) and a plurality of LED lamps (402), the LED lamps (402) are connected with the PCBA (401), a plurality of the LED lamps (402) are distributed in a ring shape at equal intervals, and the LED lamps (402) are located on the side of the PCBA (401) close to the light guide part (5).

9. The knob switch having an abyss display effect according to claim 2, wherein: Also comprising: A micro switch (8) located in the base (1), and the micro switch (8) is arranged opposite to the side of the knob switch body (2) away from the display screen (201).

10. A center console for an automobile, characterized by: A knob switch with a deep sea display effect as claimed in any one of claims 1-9.

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