Touch switch and household appliance

Abstract

The utility model discloses a touch switch and a household electrical appliance. The touch switch comprises a middle key and an annular sliding key, the middle key and the annular sliding key are both electrically connected with a lead, the annular sliding key is arranged outside the middle key in a surrounding mode, the annular sliding key comprises a plurality of sliding strips which are sequentially connected end to end, and the sliding strips are arranged in the middle key. The middle key and the annular sliding key are both made of transparent nano-silver conductive films, and the surface of the middle key and the surface of the annular sliding key are located on the same plane; the household electrical appliance comprises the touch control switch. The touch switch is applied to the technical field of touch switches.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of touch switches, and in particular to a touch switch and a household appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in the smart home appliance and furniture industry, there are generally two solutions for the switch structure of continuous operation control: one is to use up and down buttons for operation. Although there are only two buttons, operation requires repeatedly pressing the up or down button, resulting in a very poor operating feel and increasing finger fatigue due to repeated force. The other is to use a mechanical knob, which adds an extra round mechanical knob. The user holds the mechanical knob, rotates it to the desired position, and stops it to complete the gear switching setting. However, this method has two disadvantages. First, it increases the size of the component, requiring a protruding knob to hold, which cannot achieve a flat surface and will disrupt the overall design style of the home appliance and furniture. Also, the protruding component can lead to accidental impacts from family members, causing unnecessary personal injury. The other disadvantage is that it increases costs, and frequent mechanical wear will reduce the lifespan of the component. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. The primary objective is to provide a touch switch that is easy to use, has good performance, and saves space.

[0004] The second objective is to provide a household appliance that is easy to use, performs well, and saves space.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a touch switch includes a middle button and a ring-shaped sliding button. Both the middle button and the ring-shaped sliding button are electrically connected to leads. The ring-shaped sliding button surrounds the middle button. The ring-shaped sliding button includes multiple sliders connected end to end in sequence. Both the middle button and the ring-shaped sliding button are made of transparent nano-silver conductive film. The surface of the middle button and the surface of the ring-shaped sliding button are on the same plane.

[0006] Furthermore, one end of the slider is arrow-shaped, and the other end is provided with an arrow-shaped notch.

[0007] Furthermore, the lead wire surrounds the outside of the annular sliding button.

[0008] Furthermore, the lead wire is electrically connected to a touch chip.

[0009] Furthermore, the diameter of the lead ranges from 0.05 μm to 50 μm.

[0010] Furthermore, a backlight module is provided on the inner side of the middle button and the ring-shaped sliding button.

[0011] Furthermore, the touch switch also includes a transparent substrate, and the middle button, the ring-shaped sliding button, and the lead wire are all disposed on the transparent substrate.

[0012] Furthermore, an insulating layer is provided on the transparent substrate, and the insulating layer covers the space between the middle button, the annular sliding button, and the lead wire.

[0013] In addition, this utility model also provides a household appliance, which includes the aforementioned touch switch.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] In contrast to the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention achieves full transparency of the touch switch by using a central button and a ring-shaped sliding button, both made of transparent nano-silver conductive film. Secondly, the ring-shaped sliding button comprises multiple sequentially connected sliders, ensuring uninterrupted sliding and preventing any sluggishness during gliding, thus providing a smooth and silky feel and enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, the central button and the surrounding ring-shaped sliding button conform to ergonomic operating habits, improving ease of use. Additionally, since the surfaces of the central button and the ring-shaped sliding button are on the same plane, the touch switch has a planar structure without protruding parts or a protruding knob design, saving space and improving operability. Therefore, this touch switch offers the advantages of ease of use, good performance, and space saving. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a plan view of the present invention.

[0018] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0019] 1. Center button; 2. Circular sliding button; 3. Lead wire; 5. Slide bar.

[0020] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0022] It should be noted that all directional indicators in this utility model embodiment, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, clockwise, counterclockwise, etc., are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0023] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the touch switch includes a central button 1 and a ring-shaped sliding button 2. Both the central button 1 and the ring-shaped sliding button 2 are electrically connected to the lead wire 3. The ring-shaped sliding button 2 surrounds the central button 1 and includes multiple sliders 5 connected end to end in sequence. Both the central button 1 and the ring-shaped sliding button 2 are made of transparent nano-silver conductive film. The surfaces of the central button 1 and the ring-shaped sliding button 2 are on the same plane.

[0025] The use of transparent nano-silver conductive film for both the middle button 1 and the ring sliding button 2 ensures both optical transmittance and excellent conductivity, while also providing bending resistance.

[0026] During operation, the switch button function can be activated by touching the middle button 1; secondly, since the ring-shaped sliding button 2 includes multiple sliders 5 connected end to end in sequence, and each slider 5 represents a gear, the gear can be continuously set by sliding the finger on multiple sliders 5.

[0027] In contrast to the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention achieves full transparency of the touch switch by using a central button 1 and a ring-shaped sliding button 2, both made of transparent nano-silver conductive film. Secondly, the ring-shaped sliding button 2 comprises multiple sequentially connected sliders 5, ensuring uninterrupted sliding and preventing any sluggishness (lack of touch) during sliding on multiple sliders 5, thus guaranteeing a smooth and silky sliding feel and enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, the central button 1 and the ring-shaped sliding button 2 surrounding it conform to ergonomic operating habits, improving ease of use. In addition, since the surfaces of the central button 1 and the ring-shaped sliding button 2 are on the same plane, the touch switch has a planar structure without protruding structures or the need for a protruding knob design, saving space and improving operability. Therefore, this touch switch offers the advantages of ease of use, good performance, and space saving.

[0028] In some embodiments, one end of the slider 5 is arrow-shaped, and the other end has an arrow-shaped notch. Specifically, one end of any slider 5 is connected to the other end of an adjacent slider 5 to connect multiple sliders 5 sequentially, so that the level changes continuously during sliding without any discontinuity. Moreover, when touched, the arrow at the end of the slider 5 can also serve as an indicator, allowing the user to slide clockwise or counterclockwise in the direction indicated by the arrow, thereby increasing or decreasing the value to achieve the effect of touch control.

[0029] In some embodiments, the lead wire 3 surrounds the outer edge of the annular sliding button 2; the lead wire 3 is electrically connected to a touch chip; the diameter of the lead wire 3 ranges from 0.05µm to 50µm. Specifically, the lead wire 3 is very thin, with a diameter ranging from 0.05µm to 50µm, to accommodate the transparent central button 1 and the annular sliding button 2 without affecting the visual effect, thus achieving a fully transparent touch switch solution and improving aesthetics.

[0030] In some embodiments, a backlight module is provided on the inner side of the central button 1 and the ring-shaped sliding button 2; the touch switch also includes a transparent substrate, on which the central button 1, the ring-shaped sliding button 2, and the lead wire 3 are all disposed; an insulating layer is disposed on the transparent substrate, covering the space between the central button 1, the ring-shaped sliding button 2, and the lead wire 3. Specifically, by combining a fully transparent touch switch with a backlight module or graphics, a technologically advanced industrial design is formed, enhancing aesthetics.

[0031] Furthermore, this utility model also provides a household appliance that includes the aforementioned touch switch. Specifically, the specific structure of the household appliance is as described in the above embodiments. Since the household appliance adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A touch switch, characterized in that: It includes a middle button (1) and a ring sliding button (2). Both the middle button (1) and the ring sliding button (2) are electrically connected to the lead wire (3). The ring sliding button (2) surrounds the middle button (1). The ring sliding button (2) includes multiple sliders (5) connected end to end in sequence. Both the middle button (1) and the ring sliding button (2) are made of transparent nano-silver conductive film. The surface of the middle button (1) and the surface of the ring sliding button (2) are on the same plane.

2. A touch switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the slider (5) is arrow-shaped, and the other end is provided with an arrow-shaped notch.

3. A touch switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lead wire (3) surrounds the outside of the annular sliding button (2).

4. A touch switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lead (3) is electrically connected to a touch chip.

5. A touch switch according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The diameter of the lead (3) ranges from 0.05 μm to 50 μm.

6. A touch switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A backlight module is provided on the inner side of the middle button (1) and the ring sliding button (2).

7. A touch switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The touch switch also includes a transparent substrate, and the middle button (1), the ring sliding button (2) and the lead wire (3) are all disposed on the transparent substrate.

8. A touch switch according to claim 7, characterized in that: An insulating layer is provided on the transparent substrate, and the insulating layer covers the middle button (1), the annular sliding button (2) and the lead wire (3).

9. A household appliance, characterized in that: It includes a touch switch as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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