Functional switch with high integration level

By designing highly integrated button and hazard warning light switch structures in automotive function switches, the problems of low integration and space occupation caused by the separate installation in existing technologies are solved, achieving the effect of high integration and convenient installation.

CN224204004UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05ZHEJIANG WANCHAO ELECTRICAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG WANCHAO ELECTRICAL
Filing Date
2025-05-22
Publication Date
2026-05-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing automotive function switches are installed in separate areas due to the different sizes of light and wiper buttons, which reduces integration and ease of operation, and occupies interior space.

Method used

Design a highly integrated functional switch by arranging multiple push-button switches and hazard alarm light switches on the left and right sides inside the mounting panel, and using structures such as inclined plates, stepped plates, vertical plates, and bosses to achieve snap-fit ​​installation, thereby improving integration and ease of operation.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a high degree of integration between push-button switches and hazard warning light switches, simplifying the installation process, saving interior space, and improving ease of operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a highly integrated functional switch, which comprises a shell, a plurality of button switches are arranged in the shell, the highly integrated functional switch also comprises an installation panel, a through groove which is through up and down and is used for accommodating the shell is arranged in the installation panel, and a surrounding plate which is arranged around the through groove is integrally formed on the lower side surface of the installation panel. A bearing plate is arranged at the lower edge of the inner side face of the surrounding plate, and the shell is hung on the bearing plate and extends to the lower side of the surrounding plate; two sets of shells are arranged in the left and right sides of the through groove, a fixing frame is arranged in the surrounding plate between the left and right shells, and a danger alarm lamp switch is installed in the fixing frame, so that the integration level is improved; according to the utility model, the assembly and installation work is simple and convenient, buckle installation is realized in the whole process, and the installation can be completed only by pressing down each component by a worker.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of functional switch technology, and in particular to a highly integrated functional switch. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive function switches are devices used to control various functions of a car. Drivers can operate these switches to turn specific systems or functions of the car on, off, or adjust them.

[0003] Currently, buttons used to control functions such as lights and wipers are different in size from hazard warning buttons. Therefore, they are usually installed in separate areas inside the vehicle. However, this separate installation method reduces the integration of automotive function switches, reduces the convenience of operation, and occupies more space inside the vehicle. Therefore, improvements are needed to further enhance the integration of automotive function switches. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a highly integrated functional switch to solve the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a highly integrated functional switch, including a housing, in which multiple push-button switches are arranged in a left-right arrangement, and a mounting panel, wherein the mounting panel has a through groove that extends vertically to accommodate the housing, and a surrounding plate is integrally formed on the lower side of the mounting panel and arranged around the through groove, and a receiving plate is provided at the lower edge of the inner side of the surrounding plate, and the housing is hung on the receiving plate and extends to the lower side of the surrounding plate;

[0006] Two sets of the outer shells are arranged in the left and right sides of the through groove. A fixing frame is provided in the enclosure between the two outer shells, and a hazard alarm light switch is installed in the fixing frame.

[0007] Preferably, the left and right sides of the outer shell are respectively provided with inclined plates that extend obliquely and are symmetrically arranged. The upper end of the inclined plate is integrally formed with a step plate with an angle opposite to that of the inclined plate. The step surface in the step plate abuts against the notch at the lower edge of the enclosure and the fixing frame, respectively.

[0008] Preferably, rectangular grooves are provided on the front and rear sides of the housing, and obliquely extending abutments are provided on the front and rear sides of the push-button switch. The abutments pass through the rectangular grooves and abut against the lower edge of the enclosure. A partition plate is provided inside the housing to separate the push-button switches.

[0009] Preferably, the front side of the enclosure is provided with a plurality of vertical plates arranged at equal intervals on the left and right, and the vertical plates are provided with protrusions from the inside out.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of positioning plates are provided on the lower side of the outer casing between each pair of vertical plates, which are distributed at equal intervals.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of front horizontal plates are segmented at the leading edge of the lower side of the outer casing, the front horizontal plates are located in front of the positioning plate, and the front horizontal plates are connected to each of the vertical plates.

[0012] Preferably, the lower side of the outer casing has multiple rear horizontal plates arranged in segments along the rear edge, and the rear horizontal plates are connected by concave plates. The lower side of the front end of the concave plate extends downward to form a retaining plate, and the retaining plate has a retaining groove.

[0013] Preferably, protruding posts are provided on the left and right sides of the rear edge of the lower side of the outer shell, the protruding posts are connected to the rear horizontal plate, and the protruding posts are provided with positioning grooves.

[0014] This utility model provides a highly integrated functional switch, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This utility model has a housing installed inside the mounting panel, and multiple button switches for controlling different functions are installed inside the housing. In addition, a hazard alarm light switch is installed inside the mounting panel, which is independent of the housing, thus improving the integration.

[0016] This utility model is simple and convenient to assemble and install. The entire process involves snap-fit ​​installation, and workers only need to press down on each component to complete the installation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Another view of the installation panel;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the outer casing from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of this utility model from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the back of this utility model.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 11. Outer shell; 12. Mounting panel; 13. Enclosure; 14. Support plate; 15. Fixing bracket; 16. Hazard alarm switch; 17. Inclined plate; 18. Step plate; 19. Support plate; 20. Vertical plate; 21. Boss; 22. Positioning plate; 23. Front horizontal plate; 24. Rear horizontal plate; 25. Concave plate; 26. Protruding column. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] Reference Figures 1-6According to an embodiment of a highly integrated functional switch of the present invention, the switch includes a housing 11, in which a plurality of push-button switches are arranged in a horizontal arrangement. The switch also includes a mounting panel 12, which has a through groove extending vertically to accommodate the housing 11. A surrounding plate 13 is integrally formed on the lower side of the mounting panel 12 and is arranged around the through groove. A receiving plate 14 is provided at the lower edge of the inner side of the surrounding plate 13. The housing 11 is hung on the receiving plate 14 and extends to the lower side of the surrounding plate 13.

[0030] The arrangement of the outer casing 11 within the mounting panel 12 is such that two sets of the outer casing 11 are arranged left and right in the through groove. In addition, in order to separate the two sets of the outer casing 11, a fixing frame 15 is provided in the enclosure 13 between the two outer casings 11, and a hazard alarm light switch 16 is installed in the fixing frame 15.

[0031] In this embodiment, the push-button switch is used to control components such as vehicle lights and windshield wipers, and the hazard warning light switch 16 is used to control the hazard warning lights (double flashers) inside the vehicle. Both the push-button switch and the hazard warning light switch 16 are engraved with corresponding marks. The wiring method of the hazard warning light switch 16 and the push-button switch and the control method of the controlled components inside the vehicle are all existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0032] The receiving plate 14 prevents the outer shell 11 from moving downward relative to the mounting panel 12. To prevent the outer shell 11 from moving upward relative to the mounting panel 12, the left and right sides of the outer shell 11 are respectively provided with inclined plates 17 that extend obliquely and are symmetrically arranged. The upper end of the inclined plate 17 is integrally formed with a step plate 18 that is at an angle opposite to that of the inclined plate 17. The step surface in the step plate 18 abuts against the notch at the lower edge of the enclosure 13 and the fixing frame 15. The step plate 18 can prevent the outer shell 11 from moving upward, that is, the outer shell 11 is clamped from above and below by the receiving plate 14 and the step plate 18.

[0033] The mounting bracket 15 has the function of separating and supporting the two housings 11, and accommodating the hazard alarm switch 16.

[0034] To prevent the button switch inside the housing 11 from being pulled upwards, rectangular grooves are provided on the front and rear sides of the housing 11, and obliquely extending abutment plates 19 are provided on the front and rear sides of the button switch. The abutment plates 19 pass through the rectangular grooves and abut against the lower edge of the enclosure 13. Furthermore, a partition plate is provided inside the housing 11 to separate the button switch.

[0035] In order to enable the highly integrated function switch to be easily inserted into the slot in the mounting platform (vehicle), the front side of the enclosure 13 is provided with a plurality of vertical plates 20 arranged at equal intervals on the left and right, and the vertical plates 20 are provided with deformable protrusions 21 (equivalent to fasteners installed in the mounting platform) extending outward from the inside.

[0036] Furthermore, a plurality of positioning plates 22 are provided on the lower side of the outer shell 11 between each pair of vertical plates 20, with equal distances between them.

[0037] Multiple front horizontal plates 23 are segmented at the leading edge of the lower side of the outer casing 11. The front horizontal plates 23 are located in front of the positioning plate 22 and are connected to each of the vertical plates 20 to enhance the aesthetics.

[0038] The rear edge of the lower side of the outer shell 11 is provided with multiple rear horizontal plates 24 in segments. Each rear horizontal plate 24 is connected by a concave plate 25. The lower side of the front end of the concave plate 25 extends downward to form a retaining plate. The retaining plate is provided with a retaining groove.

[0039] The lower side of the outer casing 11 is provided with protruding posts 26 on the left and right sides respectively. The protruding posts 26 are connected to the rear horizontal plate 24, and the protruding posts 26 are provided with positioning grooves.

[0040] After the highly integrated function switch is installed on the vehicle, the front cross plate 23 and the rear cross plate 24 abut against the front and rear sides of the vehicle slot, respectively, and the positioning rod in the slot is inserted into the positioning groove to position the highly integrated function switch. The hook plate in the slot hooks into the slot, and the boss 21 enters the slot. At this time, the installation of the highly integrated function switch is completed.

[0041] It should be noted that the aforementioned positioning rod, abutment plate, hook plate, bayonet, etc. are all existing components or structures in the installation platform (vehicle) used to adapt to the aforementioned highly integrated functional switch.

[0042] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present utility model, but the technical features of the present utility model are not limited thereto. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model are covered by the patent scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A highly integrated functional switch, comprising a housing (11), wherein a plurality of push-button switches are arranged laterally within the housing (11), characterized in that: It also includes a mounting panel (12), which has a through groove that runs vertically through to accommodate the outer shell (11), and the lower side of the mounting panel (12) is integrally formed with a surrounding plate (13) that is arranged around the through groove, and a receiving plate (14) is provided at the lower edge of the inner side of the surrounding plate (13), and the outer shell (11) is hung on the receiving plate (14) and extends to the lower side of the surrounding plate (13); Two sets of outer shells (11) are arranged in the channel. A fixing frame (15) is provided in the enclosure (13) between the two outer shells (11), and a hazard alarm light switch (16) is installed in the fixing frame (15).

2. The highly integrated functional switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the outer shell (11) are respectively provided with inclined plates (17) that extend obliquely and are symmetrically arranged. The upper end of the inclined plate (17) is integrally formed with a step plate (18) that is at an angle opposite to that of the inclined plate (17). The step surface inside the step plate (18) abuts against the notch at the lower edge of the enclosure (13) and the fixing frame (15).

3. A highly integrated functional switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front and rear sides of the outer casing (11) are respectively provided with rectangular grooves, and the front and rear sides of the button switch are respectively provided with obliquely extending abutment plates (19). The abutment plates (19) pass through the rectangular grooves and abut against the lower edge of the enclosure (13). The outer casing (11) is provided with a partition plate that separates the button switch.

4. A highly integrated functional switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the enclosure (13) is provided with multiple vertical plates (20) arranged at equal distances on the left and right, and the vertical plates (20) are provided with protrusions (21) from the inside out.

5. A highly integrated functional switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: Multiple positioning plates (22) are provided on the lower side of the outer shell (11) between each pair of vertical plates (20).

6. A highly integrated functional switch according to claim 5, characterized in that: Multiple front horizontal plates (23) are segmented at the front edge of the lower side of the outer shell (11). The front horizontal plates (23) are located in front of the positioning plate (22) and are connected to each of the vertical plates (20).

7. A highly integrated functional switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple rear horizontal plates (24) are segmented at the rear edge of the lower side of the outer shell (11). Each rear horizontal plate (24) is connected by a concave plate (25). The lower side of the front end of the concave plate (25) extends downward to form a retaining plate. A retaining groove is provided in the retaining plate.

8. A highly integrated functional switch according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer shell (11) has protruding posts (26) on the left and right sides of the rear edge of the lower side, the protruding posts (26) are connected to the rear horizontal plate (24), and the protruding posts (26) are provided with positioning grooves.