Key panel structure
The design of snap-fit components and foolproof components solves the problem of complex installation of existing button panels, enabling quick disassembly and replacement and improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
The existing button panel is complicated to install and remove, making it difficult for ordinary users to quickly disassemble or replace it, and the connection method is prone to damaging the connecting parts.
Installation is achieved using snap-fit components and foolproof components. The snap-fit components securely fasten the switch body and panel components, while adhesive bonding enables rapid installation. The foolproof components ensure proper positioning, and the switch is customizable with materials such as copper, aluminum, and stainless steel.
It enables quick installation and removal of the button panel, simplifies the operation process, reduces reliance on professional tools and skills, and improves the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of key panel, concretely is a kind of key panel structure. BACKGROUND
[0002] Key panel structure is usually referred to as the panel for input signal, it is composed of multiple keys, switch, sensor and circuit.Different types of key panel will have different structural design.
[0003] Prior art such as announcement number CN115410853A utility model, the patent discloses a key structure with display panel, the patent adopts display panel, light-transmitting key cap and scissors assembly.Light-transmitting key cap is set on the top of display panel, and display panel generates image and projects out key structure through light-transmitting key cap.Scissors assembly is set between display panel and light-transmitting key cap and exposes the display surface of display panel
[0004] However, in daily life, it is often found that some key panels in prior art are fixed with equipment by screw, welding and other ways, which makes the panel difficult to be quickly installed or disassembled, and the key panel usually needs to be connected with main circuit board (PCB) by wire, plug or welding mode.Complex connection mode requires professional tools and operation skills, which makes it difficult for ordinary users to quickly disassemble or replace, and for the design using connection wire, it may be necessary to carefully disconnect the wire and cable when disassembling to avoid damage to the connection parts. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0005] The utility model aims at providing a kind of key panel structure to solve the problems raised in the above background.
[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a kind of key panel structure, including switch main component, the top of the switch main component is connected with panel assembly, and the panel assembly is fixed by buckle assembly clamping between the switch main component, the panel assembly includes key support, key face cover and light guide piece, the key support and key face cover are mutually adhered and fixed by colloid, the key support and key face cover between them are provided with foolproof component, and the foolproof component is used for the foolproof positioning work when key support and key face cover are installed, four light guide pieces are installed between the key support and key face cover, and the light guide piece is used for the light guide work when key panel is used.
[0007] Preferably, the switch main component is composed of bottom shell, insulating middle frame, strong current group, weak current group and fixed support, the inside of the bottom shell is installed with strong current group, the top of the bottom shell is connected with insulating middle frame, and the insulating middle frame is penetrated through strong current group by four bolts and is threadedly connected with the bottom shell.
[0008] Preferably, a low-voltage circuit is placed on the surface of the insulating frame, and a fixing bracket is provided above the low-voltage circuit. The fixing bracket is threaded to the insulating frame by four bolts passing through the low-voltage circuit.
[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the low-voltage group is electrically connected to a pin, and the top of the high-voltage group is electrically connected to a pin socket, the top of which penetrates the insulating frame and is plugged into the pin.
[0010] Preferably, a glue groove is provided at the edge of the surface of the button bracket, which is used for glue filling when the button bracket is bonded to the button cover.
[0011] Preferably, the buckle assembly includes a buckle groove, a buckle, a rocker spring, and a pressing block. The buckle groove is provided in four sets, which are opened at the corner positions of the fixed bracket surface. The rocker spring is provided inside the buckle groove, and the rocker spring is integrally injection molded with the fixed bracket.
[0012] Preferably, the surface of the button bracket is integrally injection molded with four sets of buckles and pressing blocks, and when the panel assembly and the switch body assembly are installed, the buckles and the buckle grooves are loosely engaged, while the pressing blocks and the rocker spring are pressed and fixed.
[0013] Preferably, the anti-mistake component consists of anti-mistake pillars and anti-mistake grooves, with four anti-mistake pillars and four anti-mistake grooves provided. The four anti-mistake pillars are integrally injection molded on the inner wall of the button cover, and the four anti-mistake grooves are opened on the surface of the button bracket. When the button cover and the button bracket are installed, the anti-mistake pillars are inserted into the anti-mistake grooves for positioning.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This button panel structure uses a snap-fit assembly to install the main switch assembly and the panel assembly. During installation, the four snaps are aligned with the four snap slots and inserted, loosely fitting together. After insertion, the spring force of the rocker spring pushes upward against the pressing block, compacting and securing the loose fit between the snap slots and the rocker spring, thus completing the installation of the main switch assembly and the panel assembly. The button bracket and button cover of this utility model are positioned using a foolproof anti-foolproof component and then bonded together in the adhesive groove using adhesive. The panel material can be customized, including copper, aluminum, stainless steel, etc. The button bracket and fixing bracket of this utility model are loosely fitted through four snap slots and snaps, and together with the rocker spring and pressing block, achieve the functions of pressing and rebounding. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 For the present utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the "AA" cross-section structure;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional exploded structural diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the panel assembly of this utility model in its upright position.
[0019] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged cross-sectional view of the structure at point B in the middle;
[0020] Figure 6 This is a magnified oblique view of the panel assembly structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the panel assembly of this utility model in an inverted state.
[0022] Figure 8 This is a magnified oblique view of the power supply component of this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Switch main body assembly; 11. Bottom shell; 12. Insulating frame; 13. High-voltage circuit; 131. Pin socket; 14. Low-voltage circuit; 141. Pin; 15. Fixing bracket; 2. Panel assembly; 21. Button bracket; 211. Glue groove; 22. Button cover; 23. Light guide; 3. Snap-on assembly; 31. Snap-on groove; 32. Snap-on; 33. Rocker spring; 34. Compactor block; 4. Foolproof assembly; 41. Foolproof post; 42. Foolproof groove. Detailed Implementation
[0024] 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, not all embodiments. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. At the same time, in the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0025] The structure of the button panel provided by this utility model is as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3As shown, the switch includes a main switch assembly 1, which consists of a bottom shell 11, an insulating frame 12, a high-voltage circuit 13, a low-voltage circuit 14, and a fixing bracket 15. The high-voltage circuit 13 is installed inside the bottom shell 11. The top of the bottom shell 11 is connected to the insulating frame 12 with a terminal slot. The insulating frame 12 is threadedly fixed to the bottom shell 11 by four bolts passing through the high-voltage circuit 13. The low-voltage circuit 14 is placed on the surface of the insulating frame 12. The fixing bracket 15 is provided above the low-voltage circuit 14. The fixing bracket 15 is threadedly fixed to the insulating frame 12 by four bolts passing through the low-voltage circuit 14. The bottom of the low-voltage circuit 14 is electrically connected to a pin 141. The top of the high-voltage circuit 13 is electrically connected to a pin socket 131. The top of the pin socket 131 passes through the terminal slot of the insulating frame 12 and is plugged into the pin 141. The high-voltage circuit 13 includes a low-voltage PCB board and LED beads. The low-voltage circuit 14 includes a high-voltage PCB board, a relay, and terminals.
[0026] During implementation, the high-voltage electrical unit 13 is first installed inside the bottom shell 11, and then the insulating frame 12 is installed. After installation, four bolts are used to pass through the high-voltage electrical unit 13 and thread it onto the bottom shell 11. Next, the low-voltage electrical unit 14 is installed on the surface of the insulating frame 12, and then the mounting bracket 15 is installed. After installation, four bolts are used to pass through the low-voltage electrical unit 14 and thread it onto the insulating frame 12.
[0027] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 as well as Figure 6 As shown, a panel assembly 2 is connected to the top of the switch body assembly 1. The panel assembly 2 is fixed to the switch body assembly 1 by a snap-fit assembly 3. The panel assembly 2 includes a button bracket 21, a button cover 22, and light guides 23. The button bracket 21 and the button cover 22 are bonded together with adhesive. An adhesive groove 211 is provided at the edge of the surface of the button bracket 21 for applying adhesive when bonding the button bracket 21 and the button cover 22. Four light guides 23 are installed between the button bracket 21 and the button cover 22 for guiding light when the button panel is in use.
[0028] In practice, the light guide 23 is installed in the four grooves on the button bracket 21, then glue is filled into the glue groove 211 on the edge of the button bracket 21, and then the button bracket 21 and the button cover 22 are glued and fixed.
[0029] Furthermore, such as Figures 2 to 8As shown, the buckle assembly 3 includes a buckle groove 31, a buckle 32, a rocker spring 33, and a pressing block 34. There are four sets of buckle grooves 31, which are located at the corners of the surface of the fixed bracket 15. The rocker spring 33 is installed inside the buckle groove 31. The rocker spring 33 is integrally injection molded with the fixed bracket 15. The surface of the button bracket 21 is integrally injection molded with four sets of buckles 32 and pressing blocks 34. When the panel assembly 2 is installed with the switch body assembly 1, the buckles 32 and buckle grooves 31 are loosely engaged, while the pressing blocks 34 and rocker springs 33 are pressed and fixed.
[0030] During implementation, the four clips 32 are aligned with the four slots 31 and inserted to achieve a loose fit. After insertion, the spring force of the rocker spring 33 will push against the pressing block 34, pressing and tightening the loose fit between the slots 31 and the rocker spring 33, thus completing the installation of the switch body assembly 1 and the panel assembly 2.
[0031] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 As shown, a foolproof component 4 is provided between the button bracket 21 and the button cover 22. The foolproof component 4 is used for foolproof positioning when the button bracket 21 and the button cover 22 are installed. The foolproof component 4 consists of foolproof posts 41 and foolproof grooves 42. There are four foolproof posts 41 and four foolproof grooves 42. The four foolproof posts 41 are integrally injection molded on the inner wall of the button cover 22. The four foolproof grooves 42 are opened on the surface of the button bracket 21. When the button cover 22 and the button bracket 21 are installed, the foolproof posts 41 are inserted into the foolproof grooves 42 for positioning.
[0032] During implementation, the anti-foolproof post 41 on the surface of the button cover 22 is aligned with the anti-foolproof groove 42 on the button bracket 21 to achieve assembly positioning.
[0033] The button bracket 21 and button cover 22 of this utility model are bonded together by applying adhesive in the glue groove 211, so that the button cover 22 can be made of copper, aluminum, stainless steel and other materials. Because these materials can be fixed to the button bracket 21 by applying adhesive, the button bracket 21 and the fixing bracket 15 of this utility model are loosely matched by four buckle grooves 31 and buckles 32, and the pressing and rebound functions are realized by the rocker spring 33 and the pressing block 34.
[0034] Working principle: In use, the switch body assembly 1 and panel assembly 2 are first assembled separately. When assembling the switch body assembly 1, the high voltage group 13 is first installed inside the bottom shell 11, and then the insulating middle frame 12 is installed. After installation, four bolts are used to pass through the high voltage group 13 and thread it to the bottom shell 11. Next, the low voltage group 14 is installed on the surface of the insulating middle frame 12, and then the mounting bracket 15 is installed. After installation, four bolts are used to pass through the low voltage group 14 and thread it to the insulating middle frame 12. When assembling the panel assembly 2, the light guide 23 is installed in the four grooves on the button bracket 21. Then, glue is filled into the glue groove 211 on the edge of the button bracket 21. After filling, the anti-fooling post 41 on the surface of the button cover 22 is aligned with the anti-fooling groove 42 of the button bracket 21 to achieve assembly positioning. Finally, the glue will bond and fix the button bracket 21 and the button cover 22.
[0035] After the switch body assembly 1 and panel assembly 2 are assembled, they are installed through the snap-fit assembly 3. During installation, the four snap-fits 32 are aligned with the four snap-fit slots 31 and inserted to make them loosely fit together. After insertion, the spring force of the rocker spring 33 will push against the pressing block 34 upward, pressing and tightening the loose fit between the snap-fit slots 31 and the rocker spring 33, thus completing the installation of the switch body assembly 1 and panel assembly 2.
[0036] 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 button panel structure, comprising a switch body assembly (1), characterized in that: A panel assembly (2) is connected above the main switch assembly (1). The panel assembly (2) is fixed to the main switch assembly (1) by a snap-fit assembly (3). The panel assembly (2) includes a button bracket (21), a button cover (22), and a light guide (23). The button bracket (21) and the button cover (22) are bonded together with adhesive. A foolproof component (4) is provided between the button bracket (21) and the button cover (22). The foolproof component (4) is used for foolproof positioning when the button bracket (21) and the button cover (22) are installed. Four light guides (23) are installed between the button bracket (21) and the button cover (22). The light guides (23) are used for guiding light when the button panel is in use.
2. The button panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main switch assembly (1) consists of a bottom shell (11), an insulating middle frame (12), a high-voltage group (13), a low-voltage group (14), and a fixed bracket (15). The high-voltage group (13) is installed inside the bottom shell (11), and the insulating middle frame (12) is connected to the top of the bottom shell (11). The insulating middle frame (12) is threadedly connected to the bottom shell (11) by four bolts passing through the high-voltage group (13).
3. The button panel structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A low-voltage assembly (14) is placed on the surface of the insulating frame (12), and a fixed bracket (15) is provided above the low-voltage assembly (14). The fixed bracket (15) is threaded through the low-voltage assembly (14) by four bolts and fixed to the insulating frame (12).
4. The button panel structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the low-voltage group (14) is electrically connected to a pin (141), and the top of the high-voltage group (13) is electrically connected to a pin socket (131). The top of the pin socket (131) passes through the insulating frame (12) and is plugged into the pin (141).
5. A button panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A glue groove (211) is provided at the edge of the surface of the button bracket (21), which is used for glue filling when the button bracket (21) is bonded to the button cover (22).
6. The button panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle assembly (3) includes a buckle groove (31), a buckle (32), a rocker spring (33), and a pressing block (34). The buckle groove (31) is provided in four sets, and the four sets of buckle grooves (31) are opened at the corner positions on the surface of the fixed bracket (15). The rocker spring (33) is provided inside the buckle groove (31), and the rocker spring (33) is integrally injection molded with the fixed bracket (15).
7. A button panel structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The button bracket (21) has four sets of buckles (32) and pressing blocks (34) integrally injection molded on its surface. When the panel assembly (2) is installed with the switch body assembly (1), the buckles (32) and the buckle groove (31) are loosely fitted and fastened, while the pressing blocks (34) and the rocker spring (33) are pressed and fixed.
8. A button panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-mistake component (4) consists of anti-mistake posts (41) and anti-mistake grooves (42). There are four anti-mistake posts (41) and four anti-mistake grooves (42). The four anti-mistake posts (41) are integrally injection molded on the inner wall of the key cover (22). The four anti-mistake grooves (42) are opened on the surface of the key bracket (21). When the key cover (22) and the key bracket (21) are installed, the anti-mistake posts (41) are inserted into the anti-mistake grooves (42) for positioning.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Key structure with display panel
CN115410853A