Control panel assembly and household appliance

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household electrical appliances, and discloses a control panel assembly and a household electrical appliance, the control panel assembly comprises a touch screen, a control box, a computer board, and a touch spring and a light emitting member which are arranged in sequence, the touch spring and the light emitting member are arranged on the computer board, and the control box is provided with light holes corresponding to the touch spring and the light emitting member; the blocking supporting piece is arranged in the light hole and arranged between the touch spring and the light-emitting piece in a spaced mode, and the light hole is divided into a first space and a second space through the blocking supporting piece; the light-emitting part is located in the first space, the touch spring is located in the second space, and the partition supporting part is supported and limited on the periphery of the touch spring. Through the design, the space of the light hole can be reduced, the light scattering phenomenon of lamplight can be reduced, the distinguishing degree between icons on the touch screen can be improved, the blocking supporting piece is further supported outside the touch spring, the touch spring is prevented from inclining in the direction close to the light-emitting piece, the phenomenon that the touch spring inclines to block lamplight to form shadows is avoided, and the touch screen is more convenient to use. And the overall impression and the user operation experience are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of home appliance technology, specifically to control panel components and home appliances. Background Technology

[0002] As users increasingly value the aesthetics and operational experience of home appliances, the brightness and shadows of the light emitted from the touchscreen in appliances like microwave ovens have become crucial factors influencing the overall appearance and user experience. However, the light emitted from the LEDs on traditional microwave oven control boards has a large dispersion range, resulting in relatively dim light reaching the icons on the touchscreen. This leads to poor icon visibility and inconvenience for users. Furthermore, in existing technology, the touch-sensitive springs on the control board can easily tilt and block the light, creating shadows that negatively impact the overall appearance and user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a control panel component and a home appliance to solve the problems of dim icons, low recognizability between icons, and light and shadow caused by the tilt of the touch sensing spring in the prior art.

[0004] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a control panel assembly, including a touch screen, a control box, and a computer board arranged sequentially, and further comprising:

[0005] A touch spring and a light-emitting element are mounted on the computer board, and a light-transmitting hole is provided on the control box corresponding to the touch spring and the light-emitting element;

[0006] A partition support is disposed within the light-transmitting hole and spaced between the touch spring and the light-emitting element, the partition support dividing the light-transmitting hole into a first space and a second space;

[0007] The light-emitting element is located in the first space, the touch spring is located in the second space, and the barrier support is limited and supported outside the touch spring to prevent the touch spring from tilting towards the light-emitting element.

[0008] Beneficial effects: The light-transmitting hole not only allows light emitted by the light-emitting element to pass through to the touch screen, but also allows the touch spring to extend and abut against the touch screen, facilitating user input of touch operation information. Furthermore, the partition support within the light-transmitting hole divides it into a first space and a second space for installing the light-emitting element and the touch spring, respectively. This reduces the size of the light-transmitting hole, decreases light scattering, ensures sufficient brightness at the touch screen location, and improves the recognizability of icons on the touch screen. This facilitates quick location of the target icon area, improving user operation efficiency. Moreover, the partition support, which limits the touch spring from tilting towards the light-emitting element, effectively prevents the touch spring from blocking the light and creating shadows, thus improving the overall appearance and user experience. This effectively solves the problems of dim icon lighting, low icon recognizability, and touch spring tilting that blocks light and creates shadows in existing control panel components, resulting in poor overall appearance and inconvenient user operation.

[0009] In one alternative embodiment, the touch spring is disposed above the light-emitting element, and the barrier support is supported and limited below the touch spring.

[0010] Beneficial effects: The touch spring is located above the light-emitting element, and the barrier support abuts against the bottom of the touch spring, which can effectively prevent the touch spring from sinking or tilting, blocking the light and forming shadows, thus improving the overall appearance of the machine and the user's operating experience.

[0011] In one alternative embodiment, the barrier support has a limiting surface that abuts against the side of the touch spring near the light-emitting element.

[0012] Beneficial effects: The limiting surface abuts against the side of the touch spring near the light-emitting element, thereby effectively preventing the touch spring from tilting towards the light-emitting element. The partition support and the touch spring form a limiting effect by abutting each other, which not only provides good support and limiting effect for the touch spring and prevents the touch spring from tilting and blocking the light to form a shadow, but also the limiting method is simple and convenient for disassembly and maintenance of the touch spring.

[0013] In one alternative embodiment, the partition support includes two opposing and spaced-apart support plates, with the touch spring limited within the gap between the two support plates.

[0014] Beneficial Effects: The partition support uses two opposing and spaced-apart support plates. The bottom of the touch spring is contained within the gap between the two support plates, which not only provides a good supporting and limiting effect, but also, compared to a connected plate structure, the gap between the two support plates allows for sufficient space to install the touch spring. The bottom of the touch spring is confined within the gap between the two support plates, minimizing the space occupied by the partition support in the light-transmitting hole. This ensures that the touch spring has sufficient installation space and will not block the light, effectively avoiding the problem of insufficient installation space for the touch spring and the partition support shifting downwards, blocking the light, that can occur with a connected plate structure. Furthermore, the two separate support plates are easier to process and shape within the light-transmitting hole compared to a connected plate structure, and also save materials.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, the spacing between the two support plates is smaller than the outer diameter of the touch spring.

[0016] Beneficial effect: By adopting the above-mentioned size design, it can be effectively ensured that the touch spring will not sink into the first space from the gap between the two support plates.

[0017] In one optional embodiment, the two opposing walls of the two support plates serve as limiting surfaces for supporting and limiting the touch spring, with the touch spring limited between the two limiting surfaces.

[0018] Beneficial effects: The two walls of the two support plates are positioned opposite each other and clamp against the two sides of the touch spring, thereby supporting and limiting the touch spring from both sides, making the touch spring more balanced and stable, with better anti-sinking effect, effectively preventing the touch spring from tilting and blocking the light and causing light and shadow, and ensuring the overall appearance of the machine.

[0019] In one alternative embodiment, the limiting surface is configured as an arc surface at least on the side closest to the touch spring, and the arc surface protrudes in the direction of the touch spring.

[0020] Beneficial effects: The above-mentioned arc surface not only facilitates the contact between the limiting surface and the touch spring, ensuring the support and limiting effect of the partition support on the touch spring, but also the smooth arc surface can effectively prevent the touch spring from jamming with the limiting surface, reduce the occurrence of poor touch sensing, facilitate the subsequent assembly and disassembly of control panel components, and improve production efficiency.

[0021] In one alternative embodiment, the barrier support has a light-blocking surface located on the side close to the light-emitting element and is planar.

[0022] Beneficial effects: The above-mentioned light-blocking surface setting helps to reduce the light diffusion space, reduce light diffusion, ensure the brightness of the light reaching the icons on the touch screen, improve the recognition between icons, improve the user's operating experience, reduce poor touch sensitivity, and improve the overall appearance of the device.

[0023] In one alternative embodiment, the touch spring and the light-emitting element are in multiple sets, and the multiple sets of touch springs and light-emitting elements are arranged at intervals on the computer board;

[0024] The control box is provided with multiple sets of light-transmitting holes, and the partition support is provided with multiple sets, with each set of partition support being arranged in a corresponding manner within the multiple sets of light-transmitting holes.

[0025] In one alternative embodiment, the touch screen is mounted on the outside of the control box, the computer board is mounted on the inside of the control box, and the touch spring abuts against the touch screen through the light-transmitting hole.

[0026] Secondly, this utility model also provides a household appliance, including a main body and a control panel assembly of any of the above embodiments installed on the main body. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the control panel assembly in a home appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the control panel components in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control panel component without the touchscreen in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the control box in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0035] 10. Control Panel Components;

[0036] 11. Touchscreen;

[0037] 12. Control box; 121. Light-transmitting hole; 1211. First space; 1212. Second space; 122. Partition support; 1221. Limiting surface; 1222. Light-blocking surface;

[0038] 13. Computer board; 131. Touch spring; 132. Light-emitting component;

[0039] 20. Main body of the equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0044] In traditional microwave ovens, there is a certain distance between the touch screen and the LED on the control panel. The light emitted by the LED diffuses over a large area, resulting in dim light reaching the icons on the touch panel. This leads to poor visibility between the icons. Furthermore, the touch-sensitive spring on the control panel lacks a support structure and is prone to tilting and sinking, blocking the light and creating shadows. This results in poor visual appeal of the microwave oven and inconvenience for users. To address these issues, this embodiment is proposed.

[0045] The following is combined Figures 1 to 6 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0046] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in one aspect, the present invention provides a control panel assembly 10, including a touch screen 11, a control box 12, and a computer board 13 arranged sequentially, and further including a touch spring 131, a light-emitting element 132, and a partition support 122. The touch spring 131 and the light-emitting element 132 are disposed on the computer board 13, and the control box 12 is provided with a light-transmitting hole 121 corresponding to the touch spring 131 and the light-emitting element 132. The partition support 122 is disposed in the light-transmitting hole 121 and is spaced between the touch spring 131 and the light-emitting element 132. The partition support 122 divides the light-transmitting hole 121 into a first space 1211 and a second space 1212. The light-emitting element 132 is located in the first space 1211, the touch spring 131 is located in the second space 1212, and the partition support 122 is limited and supported outside the touch spring 131 to prevent the touch spring 131 from tilting towards the light-emitting element 132.

[0047] In the above embodiment, the light-transmitting hole 121 not only allows light emitted by the light-emitting element 132 to pass through to the touch screen 11, but also allows the touch spring 131 to extend and abut against the touch screen 11, facilitating user input of touch operation information. Furthermore, by using a partition support 122 within the light-transmitting hole 121, the hole is divided into a first space 1211 and a second space 1212 for mounting the light-emitting element 132 and the touch spring 131, respectively. This reduces the size of the light-transmitting hole 121, decreases light scattering, ensures sufficient light brightness at the touch screen 11, and improves the recognition of icons on the touch screen 11. The height allows users to quickly locate the target icon area that matches the target icon, improving user operation efficiency. Moreover, the partition support 122 limits the support outside the touch spring 131, effectively preventing the touch spring 131 from tilting towards the light-emitting element 132. This avoids the touch spring 131 tilting and blocking the light, thus improving the overall appearance and user operation experience. It effectively solves the problems of dim icon light, low icon recognition, and easy tilting of the touch spring 131 to block the light, resulting in light and shadow, which affect the overall appearance and user operation of the existing control panel component 10.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, the touch spring 131 and the light-emitting element 132 are fixed on the computer board 13, and are arranged adjacent to each other. A light-transmitting hole 121 allows the touch spring 131 and the light-emitting element 132 to pass through. The height of the light-emitting element 132 is less than the depth of the light-transmitting hole 121, and the height of the touch spring 131 is not less than the depth of the light-transmitting hole 121. One end of the touch spring 131 is fixedly connected to the computer board 13, and the other end abuts against the touch screen 11. The thickness of the partition support 122 is less than the distance between the touch spring 131 and the light-emitting element 132. Optionally, the partition support 122 is a support plate, and the thickness of the support plate is less than the distance between the touch spring 131 and the light-emitting element 132. The partition support 122 can be fixed in the light-transmitting hole 121 by adhesive, snap-fit, or plug-in methods, or the partition support 122 can be integrally formed with the control box 12. The partition support 122 divides the space inside the light-transmitting hole 121 into two parts for the installation of the light-emitting element 132 and the touch spring 131, thereby reducing the light diffusion space and increasing the brightness of the panel icons. In addition, the partition support 122 can also support the touch spring 131 and prevent the touch spring 131 from tilting towards the light-emitting element 132, thus preventing the formation of light and shadow.

[0049] In some embodiments, the touch spring 131 is disposed above the light-emitting element 132, and the barrier support 122 is supported and limited below the touch spring 131.

[0050] In the above embodiment, the touch spring 131 is located above the light-emitting element 132, and the barrier support 122 abuts against the bottom of the touch spring 131, thereby effectively preventing the touch spring 131 from sinking or tilting, blocking the light and forming light and shadow, and improving the overall appearance and user operation experience.

[0051] In some embodiments, the partition support 122 has a limiting surface 1221 that abuts against the side of the touch spring 131 near the light-emitting element 132.

[0052] In the above embodiment, the limiting surface 1221 abuts against the side of the touch spring 131 near the light-emitting element 132, thereby effectively preventing the touch spring 131 from tilting towards the light-emitting element 132. The partition support 122 and the touch spring 131 form a limiting position by abutting each other, which not only provides a good supporting and limiting effect for the touch spring 131 and prevents the touch spring 131 from tilting and blocking the light to form a shadow, but also the limiting method is simple and convenient for disassembly and maintenance of the touch spring 131.

[0053] In some more specific embodiments, the light-emitting element 132 is located below the partition support 122, and the limiting surface 1221 abuts against the lower part of the touch spring 131, which supports and supports the touch spring 131 to prevent the touch spring 131 from sinking and blocking the light to form a shadow.

[0054] In some embodiments, the partition support 122 includes two support plates that are opposite to each other and spaced apart, and the touch spring 131 is limited within the gap between the two support plates.

[0055] In the above embodiment, the partition support 122 uses two opposing and spaced-apart support plates. The bottom of the touch spring 131 is accommodated and limited within the gap between the two support plates. This not only provides a good support and limiting effect, but also, compared to a connected plate structure, the gap between the two support plates allows for sufficient space for the installation of the touch spring 131. The bottom of the touch spring 131 is limited within the gap between the two support plates, minimizing the space occupied by the partition support 122 on the light-transmitting hole 121. This ensures that the touch spring 131 has sufficient installation space and does not block the light, effectively avoiding the problem of insufficient installation space for the touch spring 131 and the partition support 122 shifting downwards and blocking the light, which would occur with a connected plate structure. Furthermore, the two separate support plates are easier to process and form within the light-transmitting hole 121 compared to a connected plate structure, and also save materials.

[0056] In some embodiments, the distance between the two support plates is less than the outer diameter of the touch spring 131.

[0057] By adopting the above-mentioned size design, it can be effectively ensured that the touch spring 131 will not sink into the first space 1211 from the gap between the two support plates.

[0058] Preferably, the distance between the two support plates is less than two-thirds of the outer diameter of the touch spring 131; more preferably, the distance between the two support plates is less than one-half of the outer diameter of the touch spring 131.

[0059] It should be noted that this embodiment does not specifically limit the spacing between the two support plates. The spacing between the two support plates can be determined based on the outer diameter of the touch spring 131, the thickness of the support plates, etc.

[0060] In some embodiments, the two walls of the two support plates disposed opposite to each other are limiting surfaces 1221 for supporting and limiting the touch spring 131, and the touch spring 131 is limited between the two limiting surfaces 1221.

[0061] In the above embodiment, the two walls of the two support plates are clamped and abutted against the two sides of the touch spring 131, thereby supporting and limiting the touch spring 131 from both sides, making the touch spring 131 more balanced and stable, with better anti-sinking effect, effectively preventing the touch spring 131 from tilting and blocking the light and causing light and shadow, and ensuring the overall appearance of the whole machine.

[0062] In some embodiments, the limiting surface 1221 is configured as an arc surface at least on the side closest to the touch spring 131, and the arc surface protrudes in the direction of the touch spring 131.

[0063] In the above embodiments, the arc surface not only facilitates the contact between the limiting surface 1221 and the touch spring 131, ensuring the support and limiting effect of the partition support 122 on the touch spring 131, but also the smooth arc surface can effectively prevent the touch spring 131 from getting stuck with the limiting surface 1221, reduce the occurrence of poor touch sensing, facilitate the subsequent assembly and disassembly of the control panel component 10, and improve production efficiency.

[0064] Preferably, the side of the limiting surface 1221 near the touch spring 131 is constructed as an arc surface. Specifically, the corner of the support plate near the second space 1212 is chamfered to form an arc surface. By setting the chamfer, the edge of the support plate is not too sharp and mechanical jamming occurs between it and the touch spring 131, which would affect the touch sensitivity.

[0065] In some embodiments, the partition support 122 has a light-blocking surface 1222, which is located on the side near the light-emitting element 132 and is planar.

[0066] In the above embodiments, the setting of the light-blocking surface 1222 helps to reduce the light diffusion space, reduce light diffusion, ensure the brightness of the light reaching the icons on the touch screen 11, improve the recognition between icons, improve the user's operating experience, reduce poor touch sensing, and improve the overall appearance of the device.

[0067] In some embodiments, the partition support 122 also has a clearance surface disposed opposite to the light-blocking surface 1222. The clearance surface is located near the second space 1212 and is a plane parallel to the light-blocking surface 1222. The clearance surface plays a clearance role by adopting a plane arrangement, which is more conducive to the assembly of the computer board 13 and the control box 12. It can avoid the touch spring 131, leave enough assembly space for the touch spring 131, and reduce the interference of the partition support 122 on the touch spring 131 during the assembly process.

[0068] Specifically, the partition support 122 includes a light-blocking surface 1222, a limiting surface 1221, and a clearance surface. The light-blocking surface 1222 and the clearance surface are planar, while the limiting surface 1221 is curved. The light-blocking surface 1222 and the clearance surface are connected by the curved surface of the limiting surface 1221. The light-blocking surface 1222 is located below the partition support 122, and the light-emitting element 132 is located below the light-blocking surface 1222 to reduce the space of the light-transmitting hole 121. The limiting surface 1221 and the clearance surface are located above the partition support 122, and the limiting surface 1221 has a curved transition so that it abuts against the touch spring 131.

[0069] In some embodiments, the touch spring 131 and the light-emitting element 132 are in multiple sets, and the multiple sets of touch spring 131 and light-emitting element 132 are arranged at intervals on the computer board 13; the control box 12 is provided with multiple sets of light-transmitting holes 121, and the partition support member 122 is in multiple sets, and the multiple sets of partition support members 122 are arranged one-to-one in the multiple sets of light-transmitting holes 121.

[0070] In some embodiments, the touch screen 11 is mounted on the outside of the control box 12, the computer board 13 is mounted inside the control box 12, and the touch spring 131 abuts against the touch screen 11 through the light-transmitting hole 121.

[0071] Specifically, the touch screen 11 is located in front of the control box 12. The control box 12 has a box body with an open side. The box body includes a front side wall and a peripheral side wall connected to the outer periphery of the front side wall. The computer board 13 is installed inside the box body. The light-transmitting hole 121 is opened on the front side wall of the box body. The touch screen 11 is installed on the outside of the front side wall of the box body. The touch spring 131 on the computer board 13 abuts against the touch screen 11 through the light-transmitting hole 121.

[0072] Furthermore, the support plate is vertically disposed within the light-transmitting hole 121, the control box 12 is connected to the front panel of the home appliance, the touch spring 131 is disposed in front of the computer board 13, and the light-emitting element 132 is disposed in front of the computer board 13 and located below the touch spring 131. The touch screen 11 includes a touch surface and a connecting surface. The touch surface is disposed in front of the home appliance and parallel to the door of the home appliance, and the connecting surface is attached to the front side wall of the control box 12.

[0073] Optionally, the touch screen 11 is snapped onto the box body, and multiple snaps are spaced apart on the outer periphery of the touch screen 11, which are snapped into the slots or platforms around the box body.

[0074] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in another aspect, a home appliance is provided, including a device body 20 and a control panel assembly 10 of any of the above embodiments mounted on the device body 20.

[0075] The control panel assembly 10 of the home appliance provided in this embodiment, through the aforementioned partition support 122, can not only reduce the diffusion space of the light on the computer board 13 and improve the brightness of the panel icons, but also provide a support structure for the touch spring 131 to prevent it from sinking or tilting. It has a good visual effect, strong user operability, and improves the appearance of the home appliance and the user's operating experience.

[0076] Optionally, the household appliance is a cooking appliance, such as a microwave oven, air fryer, or electric oven. Of course, the household appliance in this embodiment is not limited to cooking appliances; it can also be a dishwasher, washing machine, or other household appliances.

[0077] More preferably, the household appliance in this embodiment is a microwave oven. Specifically, the household appliance includes a main body 20 and a control panel assembly 10 installed on the front side of the main body 20.

[0078] The appendix of this embodiment Figure 1 The microwave oven is used as an example of a household appliance in this paper, and the following text will take the microwave oven as an example to introduce in detail the assembly method between the control panel component 10 and the microwave oven body.

[0079] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the control panel assembly 10 is installed on the front side of the microwave oven body. The control panel assembly 10 includes a touchscreen 11, a control box 12, and a computer board 13 arranged sequentially from front to back. One side of the touchscreen 11 is connected to the control box 12 and abuts against a touch spring 131 on the computer board 13. The computer board 13 is embedded inside the control box 12, and the rear opening of the control box 12 connects to the front panel of the microwave oven. The touchscreen 11 includes a touch surface and a connecting surface. The touch surface is located on one side of the microwave oven door, and the connecting surface is located behind the touch surface and connects to the control box 12. The computer board 13 is provided with multiple sets of touch springs 131 and light-emitting elements 132. One end of the touch spring 131 is located at the front of the computer board 13 and abuts against the touchscreen 11 through a light-transmitting hole 121 on the control box 12. The light-emitting elements 132 are located below the touch springs 131, allowing light to reach the touchscreen 11 through the light-transmitting hole 121.

[0080] Furthermore, the control box 12 includes a main body connected to the front panel of the microwave oven. A light-transmitting hole 121 is provided on the main body corresponding to the touch spring 131 and the light-emitting element 132 of the computer board 13. A baffle support 122 is disposed within the light-transmitting hole 121, dividing it into a first space 1211 for installing the light-emitting element 132 and a second space 1212 for installing the touch spring 131. The baffle support 122 is vertically disposed within the light-transmitting hole 121 and blocks the light-emitting element 132, reducing the light-emitting space of the element 132 and improving the brightness of the panel icons. By adopting the above arrangement, the baffle support 122 optimizes the space utilization of the control box 12 without changing the main body of the control box 12. Furthermore, through the coordinated arrangement between the partition support 122 and the light-transmitting hole 121, the space of the light-transmitting hole 121 can be reduced, thereby reducing the scattering of light, while ensuring the supporting function of the partition support 122 on the touch spring 131 and preventing it from sinking or tilting.

[0081] Furthermore, the partition support 122 includes a light-blocking surface 1222, a limiting surface 1221, and a clearance surface. The light-blocking surface 1222 is located below the partition support 122, the clearance surface is located above the partition support 122, and the limiting surface 1221 is located on the side of the partition support 122 and abuts against the touch spring 131. The light-blocking surface 1222 and the clearance surface are flat, while the limiting surface 1221 is curved. The light-blocking surface 1222 and the clearance surface are connected by the curved surface of the limiting surface 1221. The mating connection between the light-blocking surface 1222, the limiting surface 1221, and the clearance surface of the partition support 122 ensures the mechanical strength of the partition support 122 and the space utilization of the control box 12. The setting of the light-blocking surface 1222 helps to reduce the light diffusion space, ensure the light brightness at the touch screen 11, and improve the recognizability between icons on the touch screen 11. The curved surface of the limiting surface 1221 facilitates contact with the touch spring 131, preventing the touch spring 131 from tilting and blocking the light, thus maintaining the overall appearance of the microwave oven. This design ensures support and limitation for the touch spring 131 while preventing it from jamming, facilitating subsequent assembly and disassembly of the control panel assembly 10 and improving production efficiency. The flat surface of the clearance surface facilitates the assembly of the computer board 13, reducing interference with the touch spring 131 during assembly. By employing the aforementioned control panel assembly 10, the microwave oven provided in this embodiment can improve the brightness of icons on the touchscreen 11, enhance icon recognition, improve the user experience, reduce touch sensitivity issues, and improve the overall appearance of the microwave oven.

[0082] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A control panel assembly, comprising a touchscreen (11), a control box (12), and a computer board (13) arranged sequentially, characterized in that, Also includes: A touch spring (131) and a light-emitting element (132) are disposed on the computer board (13), and a light-transmitting hole (121) is provided on the control box (12) corresponding to the touch spring (131) and the light-emitting element (132); A partition support (122) is disposed within the light-transmitting hole (121) and spaced between the touch spring (131) and the light-emitting element (132). The partition support (122) divides the light-transmitting hole (121) into a first space (1211) and a second space (1212). The light-emitting element (132) is located in the first space (1211), the touch spring (131) is located in the second space (1212), and the partition support (122) is limited and supported outside the touch spring (131) to prevent the touch spring (131) from tilting towards the light-emitting element (132).

2. The control panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The touch spring (131) is positioned above the light-emitting element (132), and the barrier support (122) is positioned below the touch spring (131).

3. The control panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition support (122) has a limiting surface (1221) that abuts against the side of the touch spring (131) near the light-emitting element (132).

4. The control panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The partition support (122) includes two support plates that are opposite to each other and spaced apart, and the touch spring (131) is limited within the gap between the two support plates.

5. The control panel component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The distance between the two support plates is less than the outer diameter of the touch spring (131).

6. The control panel component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The two walls of the two support plates are opposite each other and serve as limiting surfaces (1221) for supporting and limiting the touch spring (131), which is limited between the two limiting surfaces (1221).

7. The control panel component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting surface (1221) is configured as an arc surface at least on the side closest to the touch spring (131), and the arc surface protrudes in the direction of the touch spring (131).

8. The control panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The partition support (122) has a light-blocking surface (1222), which is located on the side close to the light-emitting element (132) and is planar.

9. The control panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The touch spring (131) and the light-emitting element (132) are in multiple sets, and the multiple sets of touch springs (131) and light-emitting elements (132) are arranged at intervals on the computer board (13); The control box (12) is provided with multiple sets of light-transmitting holes (121), and the partition support (122) has multiple sets, with the multiple sets of partition support (122) arranged one-to-one in the multiple sets of light-transmitting holes (121).

10. A household appliance, characterized in that, It includes a device body (20) and a control panel assembly (10) of any one of claims 1 to 9 mounted on the device body (20).

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