Sleeve shell and switch panel

Abstract

A sleeve shell comprises an installation support, the installation support is connected with a cassette on a wall, a fixing frame is in a square box shape, openings are formed in the top face and one side face of the fixing frame, reinforcing edges are arranged on the outer sides of the edges of the openings in the top face, the reinforcing edges are three in number, and each reinforcing edge is provided with a protruding clamping block. The two ends of the two opposite reinforcing edges are each provided with a mounting buckle, the four mounting buckles are located at the four corners of the top of the fixing frame, all face the outer side and are used for being connected with a mounting support in a clamped mode, a groove is formed in the position, located at the end of a side face opening, of the bottom face of the fixing frame, and the groove faces the outer side of the fixing frame. The switch module can be fixed and installed in a cassette conveniently, shaking of the switch module is avoided, poor contact is reduced, use danger is reduced, modification from a traditional switch to an intelligent switch is facilitated, and a user can expand functions flexibly and conveniently according to technology development and actual requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent switches, and in particular to a housing and switch panel. Background Technology

[0002] A switch panel is a device used to control the on / off state of a circuit. It can be installed on walls, equipment surfaces, etc., to facilitate the operation of electrical appliances, control the switching on and off of lights, adjust brightness, and control the operation and shutdown of other appliances. Switch panels are generally divided into mechanical switches, trigger switches, and smart switches. Mechanical switches use mechanical buttons to trigger the connection or disconnection of the circuit within the switch panel. Trigger switches use swipe gestures, touch, or other contact actions to trigger the circuit connection within the switch panel. Smart switches generally include the operating modes of trigger switches and also have wireless control functionality. Currently, smart switches represent the main development trend for switch panels, as their intelligent configuration allows them to adapt to and enrich the intelligent control systems of smart homes. With continuous technological advancements, future smart switches will integrate even more functions.

[0003] Common smart switches on the market typically place the smart switch module directly inside a junction box and connect it to the live and neutral wires. The module integrates a power board, relay, and WIFI for remote control. However, when replacement is needed, because it is placed directly inside the junction box and not fixed to it, the switch module may shake, leading to poor contact and potential safety hazards. Furthermore, it is not easy to install into the junction box, hindering the retrofitting of traditional switches to smart switches. To solve these problems, a housing and switch panel are proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0005] The present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A housing includes a mounting bracket connected to a wall-mounted junction box. The mounting bracket is square-shaped with openings on its top surface and one side surface. A reinforcing edge is provided on the outer edge of the top opening. The reinforcing edge has three sides, each with a protruding locking block. Each end of two opposing reinforcing edges has a mounting buckle, and four mounting buckles are located at the four corners of the top of the mounting bracket, all facing outwards for engaging with the mounting bracket. The bottom surface of the mounting bracket has a slot at the end of the side opening, facing outwards. A limiting buckle is provided at the slot, facing the mounting bracket, for limiting the position of the switch module.

[0007] Furthermore, the mounting bracket has a slot for engaging with the mounting buckle of the fixing frame, and three openings for engaging with the three locking blocks of the fixing frame. The outer side of the mounting bracket has an opening for fixing, which is used to fix the mounting bracket to the junction box with long screws. A control board is snapped into the middle of the upper surface of the mounting bracket.

[0008] Furthermore, the control board is equipped with patch buttons for use with the outer frame;

[0009] Furthermore, a silicone pad is provided on the mounting bracket by screws, and the screws fix the silicone pad and the control board together on the mounting bracket. The silicone pad has a wrapping part, and the patch button is located inside the wrapping part. The wrapping part is made of soft silicone material.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper and lower ends of the mounting bracket are connected to an outer frame by snap-fit. The outer frame has a button, and the lower surface of the button has a protrusion. The protrusion is located at the upper end of the silicone pad wrapping part. The outer frame adopts one or more modes of one-opening, two-opening, and three-opening.

[0011] A switch panel includes the housing, and a switch module is snapped into the fixing frame. The switch module includes a control module, a communication module, an input detection module, and a power management module, and the modules are electrically connected to each other.

[0012] Furthermore, the control module is used to process data and coordinate the overall operation;

[0013] Furthermore, the communication module is used to communicate with an external controller, employing one or more communication methods such as WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and RJ45.

[0014] Furthermore, the input detection module is connected to the metal conductor of the control board to receive signals from the control board and convert mechanical button signals into electrical signals;

[0015] Furthermore, the power management module is connected to the wires passing through the mounting bracket inside the dark box, and is used to convert the input mains power into the DC voltage required by each module to ensure stable power supply to the modules.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] The structure of the fixing bracket with buckle is used to fix the switch module, which makes it easy to install into the junction box, prevents the switch module from shaking, reduces the occurrence of poor contact, reduces the danger of use, facilitates the transformation of traditional switches into smart switches, and when users have different functional requirements, there is no need to replace the entire smart switch. Just remove the old switch module, snap in the new module and debug it, which reduces the replacement cost and operation difficulty, and allows users to flexibly expand the functions according to the technological development and actual needs.

[0018] The outer frame can adopt multiple modes such as one-opening, two-opening, and three-opening to adapt to different spaces and electrical control needs, thereby improving the product's versatility and scenario adaptability.

[0019] Each component is relatively independent and the connection method is convenient. When the smart switch malfunctions, the fault point can be quickly located and repaired by simply disassembling the corresponding component. This eliminates the need for professional personnel to spend a lot of time disassembling and troubleshooting, reducing the difficulty and cost of later maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a control diagram of the switch module of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing frame of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the two-part outer frame of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 For the present utility model Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the three-section outer frame of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 10 For the present utility model Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the outer frame structure of the first and second openings of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the outer frame structure of the present invention in the form of a single-section, double-section, and triple-section frame;

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Fixture; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Switch module; 4. Outer frame; 5. Control board; 6. Surface mount button; 7. Silicone pad. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of 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.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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. 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.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] This utility model provides a housing, including a mounting bracket 2, which is connected to a wall-mounted junction box. The mounting bracket 1 is square-shaped, with an opening on the top surface and one side. A reinforcing edge is provided on the outer edge of the opening on the top surface. The reinforcing edge has three sides, and each reinforcing edge has a protruding locking block. There is a mounting buckle at each end of two opposing reinforcing edges. The four mounting buckles are located at the four corners of the top of the mounting bracket 1, and all four mounting buckles face outward for engaging with the mounting bracket 2. The bottom surface of the mounting bracket 1 has a slot at the end of the side opening, which faces outward. A limiting buckle facing the mounting bracket 2 is provided at the slot for limiting the switch module 3.

[0038] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 2 has a slot for engaging with the mounting buckle of the fixing bracket 1. The mounting bracket 2 has three openings for engaging with the three locking blocks of the fixing bracket 1. The outer side of the mounting bracket 2 has an opening for fixing, which is used to fix the mounting bracket 2 to the junction box with a long screw. The control plate 5 is snapped into the middle of the upper surface of the mounting bracket 2.

[0039] Furthermore, the control board 5 is equipped with a patch button 6 for use with the outer frame 4;

[0040] Furthermore, a silicone pad 7 is installed on the mounting bracket 2 by screws. The screws fix the silicone pad 7 and the control board 5 together on the mounting bracket 2. The silicone pad 7 has a wrapping part, and the patch button 6 is located inside the wrapping part. The wrapping part is made of soft silicone material.

[0041] Furthermore, the upper and lower ends of the mounting bracket 2 are connected to the outer frame 4 by snap-fit. The outer frame 4 has a button, and the lower surface of the button has a protrusion. The protrusion is located at the upper end of the wrapping part of the silicone pad 7. The outer frame 4 adopts one or more modes of opening one, two, or three.

[0042] A switch panel includes a housing, a fixing frame 1 in which a switch module 3 is snapped, and the switch module 3 includes a control module, a communication module, an input detection module, and a power management module, and the modules are electrically connected to each other.

[0043] Furthermore, the control module is used to process data and coordinate the overall operation;

[0044] Furthermore, the communication module is used to communicate with external controllers, employing one or more communication methods such as WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and RJ45.

[0045] Furthermore, the input detection module is connected to the metal conductor of the control board 5 to receive signals from the control board 5 and convert mechanical button signals into electrical signals;

[0046] Furthermore, the power management module is connected to the wires passing through the mounting bracket 1 inside the dark box, which is used to convert the input AC power into the DC voltage required by each module, ensuring a stable power supply to the module.

[0047] Working principle:

[0048] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in one embodiment, the switch module 3 is inserted into the cavity of the mounting bracket 1 and secured by the limiting buckle at the bottom of the mounting bracket 1. The mounting bracket 1 is then placed into a wall-mounted junction box. The switch module 3 has six or eight wiring ports for connecting to the housing and wires. The switch module 3 is connected to the wires in the junction box through the opening on the side of the mounting bracket 1. On the mounting bracket 2, the control board 5 is secured to the center of the upper surface by the buckle. Then, the silicone pad 7 is placed at the corresponding position on the mounting bracket 2. Screws are passed through the silicone pad 7 and the control board 5 to fix them together on the mounting bracket 2. The screws are tightened to a moderate force to avoid damaging the control board 5, while ensuring that the silicone pad 7 provides reasonable isolation and protection, and can also isolate high voltage and improve the button feel. At this time, the encasing part of the silicone pad 7 covers the control board. The surface-mount button 6 on the control board 5 covers the mounting bracket 2, which is equipped with the control board 5 and silicone pad 7. The mounting bracket 2 is connected to the mounting bracket 1 by its slot and the four mounting buckles at the top four corners of the bracket 1. The connection is tight and stable. The mounting bracket 2 is connected to the junction box by two long screws. It can be used for 86 / 80 junction boxes. The outer frame 4 is snapped into the mounting bracket 2. There is a button on the outer frame 4. At this time, there is a surface-mount button 6 on the control board 5 on the mounting bracket 2. When the button on the outer frame 4 is pressed, the protrusion on the lower surface of the button is pressed against the surface-mount button 6 by the soft silicone material wrapped on the silicone pad 7, and the signal is transmitted to the switch module 3. The switch module 3 reacts through the control module, communication module, input detection module and power management module to realize intelligent control.

[0049] like Figure 7-8 As shown, in another embodiment, a double-opening outer frame 4 is snapped into the mounting bracket 2. There are two buttons on the outer frame 4. At this time, there are two patch buttons 6 on the control board 5 on the mounting bracket 2. After the button on the outer frame 4 is pressed, the protrusion on the lower surface of the button presses against the patch button 6 through the soft silicone material wrapped on the silicone pad 7, and transmits the signal to the switch module 3. The switch module 3 reacts through the control module, communication module, input detection module and power management module to realize intelligent control.

[0050] like Figure 9-10As shown, in another embodiment, a three-part outer frame 4 is snapped together with a mounting bracket 2. There are three buttons on the outer frame 4. At this time, there are three patch buttons 6 on the control board 5 on the mounting bracket 2. After pressing the button on the outer frame 4, the protrusion on the lower surface of the button presses against the patch button 6 through the soft silicone material covering part on the silicone pad 7, and transmits the signal to the switch module 3. The switch module 3 reacts through the control module, communication module, input detection module and power management module to realize intelligent control.

[0051] like Figure 11 As shown, in another embodiment, the outer frame 4 with one opening and two openings is snapped into the mounting bracket 2. The outer frame 4 has one and two buttons respectively. At this time, the control boards 5 on the two mounting brackets 2 have one and two patch buttons 6 respectively. After the button on the outer frame 4 is pressed, the protrusion on the lower surface of the button presses against the patch button 6 through the soft silicone material covering part on the silicone pad 7, and transmits the signal to the switch module 3. The switch module 3 reacts through the control module, communication module, input detection module and power management module to realize intelligent control.

[0052] like Figure 12 As shown, in another embodiment, the outer frame 4 with one, two, and three openings is snapped into the mounting bracket 2. The outer frame 4 has one, two, and three buttons respectively. At this time, the control board 5 on the three mounting brackets 2 has one, two, and three patch buttons 6 respectively. After the button on the outer frame 4 is pressed, the protrusion on the lower surface of the button presses against the patch button 6 through the soft silicone material covering part on the silicone pad 7, and transmits the signal to the switch module 3. The switch module 3 responds through the control module, communication module, input detection module, and power management module to realize intelligent control.

[0053] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. The various components mentioned in this utility model are common technologies in the existing field. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A casing, characterized in that The device includes a mounting bracket (2) which is connected to a wall-mounted junction box. The fixing bracket (1) is square-shaped and has an opening on the top surface and one side. A reinforcing edge is provided on the outer edge of the opening on the top surface. The reinforcing edge has three sides and a protruding locking block on each reinforcing edge. There is a mounting buckle at each end of the two opposite reinforcing edges. The four mounting buckles are located at the four corners of the top of the fixing bracket (1) and all four mounting buckles face outwards for engaging with the mounting bracket (2). The bottom surface of the fixing bracket (1) has a slot at the end of the side opening. The slot faces outwards from the fixing bracket (1). A limiting buckle facing the mounting bracket (2) is provided at the slot for limiting the switch module (3).

2. The casing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (2) has a slot for use with the mounting buckle of the fixing bracket (1). The mounting bracket (2) has three openings for use with the three locking blocks of the fixing bracket (1). The outer side of the mounting bracket (2) has an opening for fixing, which is used to fix the mounting bracket (2) to the dark box by long screws. The middle part of the upper surface of the mounting bracket (2) is connected to the control plate (5) by a buckle.

3. A casing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control board (5) is equipped with a patch button (6) for use with the outer frame (4).

4. A casing according to claim 3, characterized in that, A silicone pad (7) is provided on the mounting bracket (2) by screws. The screws fix the silicone pad (7) and the control board (5) together on the mounting bracket (2). The silicone pad (7) has a wrapping part, and the patch button (6) is located inside the wrapping part. The wrapping part is made of soft silicone material.

5. A casing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper and lower ends of the mounting bracket (2) are connected to the outer frame (4) by snap-fit. The outer frame (4) has a button, and the lower surface of the button has a protrusion. The protrusion is located at the upper end of the wrapping part of the silicone pad (7). The outer frame (4) adopts one or more modes of opening, opening, and opening.

6. A switch panel, comprising a housing as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The fixing frame (1) is fitted with a switch module (3), which includes a control module, a communication module, an input detection module, and a power management module, and the modules are electrically connected to each other.

7. A switch panel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The control module is used to process data and coordinate the overall operation.

8. A switch panel according to claim 7, characterized in that, The communication module is used to communicate with an external controller, and adopts one or more communication methods such as WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and RJ45.

9. A switch panel according to claim 8, characterized in that, The input detection module is connected to the metal conductor of the control board (5) and is used to receive signals from the control board (5) and convert mechanical button signals into electrical signals.

10. A switch panel according to claim 9, characterized in that, The power management module is connected to the wires passing through the fixing frame (1) inside the dark box, and is used to convert the input mains power into the DC voltage required by each module to ensure stable power supply to the module.

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