Extension switch of digital photo frame

By integrating an extended switch structure into the outer frame of the digital photo frame, the inconvenience of operation and reliance on remote control caused by the outer frame covering the buttons are solved. This achieves convenient and stable device control and button function extension, improving user experience and device lifespan.

CN224036258UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-24SHENZHEN ELECTRON TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-09
Publication Date
2026-03-24

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Technical Problem

The existing digital photo frame design covers the button area, which makes it inconvenient for users to operate. Relying on the remote control is unstable, and the buttons are prone to dust accumulation and aging when left idle for a long time, which affects the user experience and device functionality.

Method used

Design an extension switch for a digital photo frame. By integrating the extension switch structure into the outer frame, users can directly operate the device buttons without removing the outer frame, thus extending and replacing the button functions.

Benefits of technology

It improves the convenience and stability of user operation, avoids functional limitations caused by lost or damaged remote controls, extends the lifespan of buttons, and reduces maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an extension switch of a digital photo frame, which comprises a switch extension unit (10), the switch extension unit (10) is arranged on the digital photo frame (100), the digital photo frame (100) comprises a photo frame body (110), an external frame body (120) and a switch button (130), the switch extension unit (10) corresponds to the switch button (130), the switch button (130) is convexly arranged on one side of the photo frame body (110), and the external frame body (120) is arranged on the switch extension unit (10). The external frame body (120) is arranged around the photo frame body (110) in a surrounding mode, a button frame (140) is arranged on the side, corresponding to the switch button (130), of the external frame body (120), an extension switch through hole (141) is formed in the button frame (140), the extension switch through hole (141) corresponds to the switch button (130), and the switch extension unit (10) is inserted into the extension switch through hole (141). And the end part of the switch extension unit (10) is in contact connection with the switch button (130).
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a switch, especially point to a kind of extension switch applied to digital photo frame. BACKGROUND

[0002] It is well known that with the progress of science and technology and the improvement of people's living quality, electronic devices are more and more widely used in home and business scenarios. For example, devices with display screens (such as tablets, monitors, televisions, etc.) can display pictures or play multimedia content in the form of digital photo frames by loading specific software functions, thereby realizing the cyclic playing of photos or multimedia in home, exhibition, office and other occasions. Such digital photo frames not only can replace traditional photo frames to display static photos, but also can display more content through dynamic playing and switching effects, which have both decorative and functional properties.

[0003] In order to further improve the practicability and aesthetics of digital photo frames, these display devices are usually equipped with an outer frame. On the one hand, the outer frame can protect the edges and screens of the display devices, avoiding damage caused by accidental collision or wear and tear; on the other hand, the outer frame can enhance the decorative effect of the devices through customized design, thereby improving the visual aesthetics in use scenarios. However, in the prior art, such outer frame design often has many defects, which are described as follows.

[0004] Firstly, the outer frame of the digital photo frame usually completely covers the button area (such as power button, volume adjustment button, etc.) of the display device. This design makes it impossible for the user to directly press the buttons on the device after the outer frame is installed, and the user must remove the outer frame to realize the operation, which greatly reduces the convenience of the device.

[0005] Secondly, many digital photo frames realize the replacement of button functions through remote controllers. However, although the remote controller can provide certain remote operation convenience, it also has many problems. The user needs to additionally store and find the remote controller, and if the remote controller is damaged or lost, part of the functions of the device will be unavailable.

[0006] In addition, the operation of the remote controller depends on battery power, and when the battery is exhausted, the user needs to replace the battery in time, otherwise the functions of the device will be limited, which further reduces the stability and reliability of the operation. Finally, since the design of the outer frame usually completely covers the button area of the display device, these buttons are rarely or no longer used. The buttons are in idle state for a long time, which is easy to accumulate dust or age, further reducing the service life of the buttons of the device. On the other hand, since the button functions are weakened, the user is difficult to realize emergency or intuitive operation in certain specific scenarios, which significantly affects the practicability and functionality of the device.

[0007] As described above, the button operation design of the existing digital photo frame has the problems of lack of convenience, instability of operation caused by dependence on remote controller, and weakening of function after button coverage, which seriously affect the user experience and the functionality of the device. SUMMARY

[0008] The technical scheme adopted by the utility model provides an extension switch of a digital photo frame, which integrates an extension switch structure in an outer frame, so that a user can directly operate device keys without removing the outer frame to realize convenient control of device functions, solves the problem of inconvenient operation in the prior art, and greatly improves user experience.

[0009] The utility model provides an extension switch of a digital photo frame, which realizes extension and replacement of device button functions through the design of an extension switch frame, and can complete routine operation without relying on a remote controller.

[0010] The utility model provides an extension switch of a digital photo frame, which retains the operation function of a button in the design of an extension switch, so that the button area of the device does not lose its function due to long-term idling, thereby prolonging the service life of the device button and reducing the maintenance cost of the device.

[0011] The utility model provides an extension switch of a digital photo frame, which retains the operation function of a button in the design of an extension switch, so that the button area of the device does not lose its function due to long-term idling, thereby prolonging the service life of the device button and reducing the maintenance cost of the device. DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional exploded schematic view of the utility model.

[0014] Figure 3The back view angle structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 The back view angle structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 5 The switch extension unit structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 6 The switch extension unit structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 7 The back view angle structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 8 The back view angle structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 9 The switch extension unit structure schematic diagram of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] As Figures 1 to 9 shown, an extension switch of a digital photo frame, comprising a switch extension unit (10), wherein the switch extension unit (10) is arranged on the digital photo frame (100).

[0022] As Figure 2 shown, the digital photo frame (100) comprises a photo frame body (110), an external frame body (120) and a switch button (130), wherein the switch extension unit (10) corresponds to the switch button (130).

[0023] The switch button (130) is protruded on one side of the photo frame body (110), and the external frame body (120) is annularly arranged around the photo frame body (110).

[0024] In the embodiment, the external frame body (120) is provided with a button frame (140) on the side corresponding to the switch button (130).

[0025] The button frame (140) is provided with an extension switch through hole (141), wherein the extension switch through hole (141) corresponds to the switch button (130).

[0026] In the embodiment, the switch extension unit (10) is inserted into the extension switch through hole (141), and the end of the switch extension unit (10) is in contact with the switch button (130).

[0027] As Figures 3 to 4As shown, in practice, there is a distance (D) between the switch button (130) and the outer side of the button frame (140), and the length (L) of the switch extension unit (10) is not less than the distance (D).

[0028] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the switch extension unit (10) further includes a pressing part (11) and an extension rod (12), wherein the extension rod (12) is disposed inside the pressing part (11) and extends axially along the bottom end of the pressing part (11).

[0029] The pressing part (11) is inserted into the extension switch through hole (141), the extension rod (12) corresponds to the switch button (130), and the extension rod (12) is in contact with the switch button (130).

[0030] When in operation, with the switch extension unit (10) inserted into the button frame (140), the extension rod (12) of the switch extension unit (10) contacts the switch button (130). The user can press the pressing part (11) to drive the extension rod (12) corresponding to the switch button (130) to press the switch button (130), thereby realizing the on / off control of the digital photo frame (100).

[0031] Furthermore, the pressing part (11) has a snap-in portion (13) and a pressing head (14), wherein the pressing head (14) protrudes from the top of the snap-in portion (13).

[0032] like Figure 7 As shown, in a specific implementation, the snap-in portion (13) of the pressing part (11) is inserted into the extension switch through hole (141), and the pressing head (14) protrudes outside the extension switch through hole (141). The pressing head (14) protrudes relative to the outer side of the button frame (140).

[0033] When in operation, with the switch extension unit (10) inserted into the extension switch through hole (141), the pressing head (14) of the pressing part (11) protrudes from the outer side of the button frame (140). The user presses the pressing head (14) to move the extension rod (12) inward, thereby driving the extension rod (12) to press the switch button (130), thereby controlling the opening or closing of the digital photo frame (100).

[0034] Furthermore, such as Figures 7 to 8 As shown, an extension switch positioning cavity (142) is recessed on the inner side of the button frame (140), wherein the extension switch through hole (141) is opened in the extension switch positioning cavity (142).

[0035] Further, as shown in Figure 9 The switch extension unit (10) further comprises a fixing ring (15), wherein the fixing ring (15) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the pressing part (11).

[0036] In specific implementation, the fixing ring (15) is arranged in the extension switch positioning cavity (142), and the fixing ring (15) is clamped on the outer edge of the extension switch through hole (141).

[0037] Further, the fixing ring (15) is provided with a positioning plate (16) connected to one side of the fixing ring (15).

[0038] In specific implementation, the positioning plate (16) is fixedly arranged in the extension switch positioning cavity (142).

[0039] Further, the positioning plate (16) is provided with a plurality of fixing holes (17), and the extension switch positioning cavity (142) is provided with an extension switch mounting hole (143), and the fixing holes (17) correspond to the extension switch mounting hole (143) one by one.

[0040] In practice, the fixing holes (17) of the positioning plate (16) are connected to the corresponding extension switch mounting hole (143) through a fixing member, so that the positioning plate (16) is fixedly connected in the extension switch positioning cavity (142).

Claims

1. An extension switch for a digital photo frame, characterized in that: The digital photo frame (100) includes a switch extension unit (10), which is disposed on the digital photo frame (100). The digital photo frame (100) includes a frame body (110), an outer frame (120), and a switch button (130). The switch extension unit (10) corresponds to the switch button (130), which protrudes from one side of the frame body (110). The outer frame (120) surrounds the frame body (110). Around the switch button (130), the outer frame (120) has a button frame (140) on the side corresponding to the switch button (130). The button frame (140) has an extension switch through hole (141), which corresponds to the switch button (130). The switch extension unit (10) is inserted into the extension switch through hole (141), and the end of the switch extension unit (10) is in contact with the switch button (130).

2. The extension switch of the digital photo frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that: There is a distance (D) between the switch button (130) and the outer side of the button frame (140).

3. The extension switch of the digital photo frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The switch extension unit (10) includes a pressing part (11) and an extension rod (12), wherein the extension rod (12) is disposed inside the pressing part (11), wherein the pressing part (11) passes through the extension switch through hole (141), the extension rod (12) corresponds to the switch button (130), and the extension rod (12) is in contact with the switch button (130).

4. The extension switch of the digital photo frame as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The pressing part (11) has a snap-in portion (13) and a pressing head (14), wherein the pressing head (14) protrudes from the top of the snap-in portion (13), the snap-in portion (13) of the pressing part (11) is inserted into the extension switch through hole (141), the pressing head (14) protrudes from the outside of the extension switch through hole (141), and the pressing head (14) protrudes from the outer side of the button frame (140).

5. The extension switch of the digital photo frame as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The inner side of the button frame (140) is recessed with an extension switch positioning cavity (142), wherein the extension switch through hole (141) is formed in the extension switch positioning cavity (142). The switch extension unit (10) also includes a retaining ring (15), wherein the retaining ring (15) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the pressing part (11), the retaining ring (15) is disposed in the extension switch positioning cavity (142), and the retaining ring (15) is engaged at the outer edge of the extension switch through hole (141).

6. The extension switch of the digital photo frame as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A positioning plate (16) is provided on the fixing ring (15). The positioning plate (16) is connected to one side of the fixing ring (15). The positioning plate (16) is fixedly installed in the extension switch positioning cavity (142). Several fixing holes (17) are provided on the positioning plate (16). Extension switch mounting holes (143) are provided on the extension switch positioning cavity (142). The fixing holes (17) and the extension switch mounting holes (143) correspond one-to-one. The fixing holes (17) of the positioning plate (16) are connected to the corresponding extension switch mounting holes (143) through fasteners.