Light guide body sealed four-way automobile control switch

By improving the installation structure of the light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch, and adopting designs such as card plate snap-fit ​​and protective mechanism, the problems of inconvenient installation and stripping of traditional screws have been solved, achieving stable fastening and convenient use.

CN224263977UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19GUANGZHOU XIONGBING AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGZHOU XIONGBING AUTO PARTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing light guide sealed four-way automotive control switches require screws for installation, which makes installation inconvenient and prone to stripping, and the tightness cannot be guaranteed.

Method used

The installation method adopts a clamping plate that is snapped into the inside of the vertical column. Combined with protective mechanisms, inclined blocks, disc components, sliding grooves, and positioning rods, it improves the traditional screw installation method, ensuring tightness and preventing accidental contact.

Benefits of technology

This facilitates fastening and installation, avoids stripping, improves installation stability and ease of use, and extends the service life of the components.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a light guide body sealed four-way automobile control switch which comprises a bottom plate, a control switch assembly arranged at the top of the bottom plate and vertical columns fixedly connected to the four corners of the top of the bottom plate, the tops of the vertical columns penetrate to the top of the control switch assembly, and the front face and the back face of the control switch assembly are fixedly connected with installation mechanisms. The mounting mechanism comprises a fixing plate, a rotating rod is movably connected to the outer side of the fixing plate through a bearing, a round sleeve is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod, wheel rods are fixedly connected to the two sides of the round sleeve, vertical plates are slidably connected to the outer sides of the wheel rods, and vertical blocks are fixedly connected to the tops of the vertical plates; and the inner side of the vertical block is fixedly connected with a rear plate. According to the control switch, the phenomenon that a traditional screw is inconvenient to install is changed, and the clamping plate is clamped in the vertical column, so that a matched screwdriver is not needed, the phenomenon of screw slipping is avoided, and the situation that the installation tightness cannot be guaranteed is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive control technology, specifically a light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch. Background Technology

[0002] The light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch is an automotive control switch that integrates light guiding function and sealing design. It has four operating directions and is typically used to control a variety of vehicle functions.

[0003] According to a patent published on the China Patent Network, the patent title is: "A Four-Way Adjustment Switch for a Rearview Mirror," patent application number: 201920784594.8. It includes a housing, a button disposed on the surface of the housing for four-way adjustment, and a circuit board disposed inside the housing and located below the button. The circuit board is connected to the control circuit of the rearview mirror. A universal block is vertically disposed between the button and the circuit board. The universal block is installed inside the button and moves in four directions as the button is pressed. The universal block is made of a light-guiding material, and its upper end is provided with a radiating part corresponding to each operating area of ​​the four-way movement of the button. A receiving part is provided at the lower end, and a light-emitting element is provided on the circuit board below the universal block. The light emitted by the light-emitting element enters from its receiving part and is dispersed to four diverging parts under the guidance of the universal block to form outgoing light. This utility model has the following advantages and effects: it can optimize the structure of the rearview mirror adjustment switch and save the number of light-emitting elements. However, the control switches mentioned above are all fixed at the four corners with screws during installation. Fixing the four corners with screws requires a matching screwdriver, and the threads are prone to stripping after a long time, which makes the installation tightness unreliable and inconvenient for users to install.

[0004] Therefore, the control switch needs to be redesigned to effectively prevent it from being difficult to securely install. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch, which has the advantage of easy fastening installation and solves the problem of inconvenient fastening installation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch, including a base plate;

[0007] A control switch assembly located on the top of the base plate;

[0008] All are fixedly connected to the vertical columns at the four corners of the top of the base plate;

[0009] The top of the vertical column extends to the top of the control switch assembly;

[0010] The control switch assembly has mounting mechanisms fixedly connected to both its front and back sides. Each mounting mechanism includes a fixed plate. A rotating rod is movably connected to the outer side of the fixed plate via a bearing. A circular sleeve is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod. Wheel rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the circular sleeve. A vertical plate is slidably connected to the outer side of the wheel rod. A vertical block is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical plate. A rear plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the vertical block. A clamping plate is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rear plate. The outer side of the clamping plate extends into the interior of the vertical column. An L-shaped plate assembly is fixedly connected to the outer side of the vertical plate. The side of the L-shaped plate assembly away from the vertical plate is slidably connected to the fixed plate.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a protective mechanism is fixedly connected to the top of the card plate. The protective mechanism includes a pin assembly, a forked rod is fixedly connected to the inner side of the pin assembly, and a protective cover assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom of the forked rod.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, an inclined block is fixedly connected to the inner side of the pin assembly, and the bottom of the inclined block is fixedly connected to the clamping plate.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a disc assembly is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating rod, and a concave rod is fixedly connected to the outer side of the disc assembly, the concave rod being used in conjunction with the disc assembly.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both sides of the outer side of the fixing plate are provided with sliding grooves, and the side of the L-shaped plate assembly away from the vertical plate is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a positioning rod is fixedly connected to the outer side of the vertical block, and the side of the positioning rod away from the vertical block is fixedly connected to the vertical plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. The control switch of this utility model changes the inconvenience of traditional screw installation. It adopts a card plate that is snapped into the inside of the vertical column, so there is no need for a matching screwdriver, no stripping of threads, and no compromise on installation tightness.

[0018] 2. This utility model, through the setting of a protective mechanism, can protect the button of the control switch assembly and avoid accidental contact.

[0019] 3. By setting the inclined block, this utility model can make the pin assembly more securely connected to the card plate, avoiding separation.

[0020] 4. The present invention, through the arrangement of the disc assembly and the concave rod, enables the rotating rod to rotate more stably, while increasing the convenience for the user.

[0021] 5. By setting the sliding groove, this utility model enables the L-shaped plate assembly to slide more smoothly inside the fixed plate, reducing the friction between the L-shaped plate assembly and the fixed plate and extending the service life of the L-shaped plate assembly.

[0022] 6. By setting up the positioning irregular rod, this utility model can make the vertical block more firmly connected to the vertical plate and prevent separation. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the installation mechanism and the protective mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 The structure of this utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional view of the present invention.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Control switch assembly; 3. Vertical column; 4. Mounting mechanism; 5. Fixing plate; 6. Rotating rod; 7. Circular sleeve; 8. Wheel rod; 9. Vertical plate; 10. Vertical block; 11. Rear plate; 12. Clamping plate; 13. L-shaped plate assembly; 14. Protective mechanism; 15. Pin assembly; 16. Forked rod; 17. Protective cover assembly; 18. Inclined block; 19. Disc assembly; 20. Concave rod; 21. Slide groove; 22. Positioning irregular rod. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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 protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch provided by this utility model includes a base plate 1;

[0030] Control switch assembly 2 is installed on the top of base plate 1;

[0031] All are fixedly connected to the vertical columns 3 at the top four corners of the base plate 1;

[0032] The top of the vertical column 3 extends to the top of the control switch assembly 2;

[0033] The control switch assembly 2 is fixedly connected to the front and back of the mounting mechanism 4. The mounting mechanism 4 includes a fixing plate 5. The outer side of the fixing plate 5 is movably connected to a rotating rod 6 via a bearing. A circular sleeve 7 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod 6. Wheel rods 8 are fixedly connected to both sides of the circular sleeve 7. A vertical plate 9 is slidably connected to the outer side of the wheel rod 8. A vertical block 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical plate 9. A rear plate 11 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the vertical block 10. A locking plate 12 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rear plate 11. The outer side of the locking plate 12 extends into the interior of the vertical column 3. An L-shaped plate assembly 13 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the vertical plate 9. The side of the L-shaped plate assembly 13 away from the vertical plate 9 is slidably connected to the fixing plate 5.

[0034] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The top of the card plate 12 is fixedly connected to a protective mechanism 14, which includes a pin assembly 15. A forked rod 16 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the pin assembly 15, and a protective cover assembly 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the forked rod 16.

[0035] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the protective mechanism 14 can protect the button of the control switch assembly 2 and prevent accidental contact.

[0036] refer to Figure 2 An inclined block 18 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the pin assembly 15, and the bottom of the inclined block 18 is fixedly connected to the card plate 12.

[0037] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting the inclined block 18, the pin assembly 15 can be more securely connected to the card plate 12, avoiding separation.

[0038] refer to Figure 2 A disc assembly 19 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating rod 6, and a concave rod 20 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the disc assembly 19. The concave rod 20 is used in conjunction with the disc assembly 19.

[0039] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the arrangement of the disc assembly 19 and the concave rod 20 enables the rotating rod 6 to rotate more stably, while increasing the convenience for the user.

[0040] refer to Figure 2 The outer sides of the fixed plate 5 are provided with sliding grooves 21, and the side of the L-shaped plate assembly 13 away from the vertical plate 9 is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove 21.

[0041] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting the slide groove 21, the L-shaped plate assembly 13 can slide more smoothly inside the fixed plate 5, reducing the friction between the L-shaped plate assembly 13 and the fixed plate 5 and extending the service life of the L-shaped plate assembly 13.

[0042] refer to Figure 3 A positioning rod 22 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the vertical block 10, and the side of the positioning rod 22 away from the vertical block 10 is fixedly connected to the vertical plate 9.

[0043] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting the positioning rod 22, the vertical block 10 can be more firmly connected to the vertical plate 9, preventing separation.

[0044] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: First, the user places the control switch assembly 2 on the surface of the vertical column 3, and then rotates the rotating rod 6. The rotating rod 6 drives the circular sleeve 7 to rotate, the circular sleeve 7 drives the wheel rod 8 to rotate, the wheel rod 8 drives the vertical plate 9 to move outward, the vertical plate 9 drives the vertical block 10 and the rear plate 11 to move outward, and the rear plate 11 drives the locking plate 12 to move outward, so that the locking plate 12 is locked inside the vertical column 3, achieving the effect of easy fastening and installation. Then, the forked rod 16 is flipped, and the forked rod 16 drives the protective cover assembly 17 to flip, so that the protective cover assembly 17 covers the button of the control switch assembly 2, achieving the effect of preventing accidental contact of the button.

[0045] In summary, this light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch changes the inconvenience of traditional screw installation by using a locking plate 12 that is snapped into the inside of the vertical column 3. This eliminates the need for a matching screwdriver, prevents stripping of threads, and ensures secure installation.

[0046] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0047] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch, including a base plate (1). A control switch assembly (2) is installed on the top of the base plate (1); All are fixedly connected to the vertical columns (3) at the top four corners of the base plate (1); The top of the vertical column (3) extends to the top of the control switch assembly (2); Its features are: The control switch assembly (2) is fixedly connected to the front and back of the mounting mechanism (4). The mounting mechanism (4) includes a fixing plate (5). A rotating rod (6) is movably connected to the outside of the fixing plate (5) via a bearing. A round sleeve (7) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod (6). Wheel rods (8) are fixedly connected to both sides of the round sleeve (7). A vertical plate (9) is slidably connected to the outside of the wheel rod (8). A vertical block (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical plate (9). A rear plate (11) is fixedly connected to the inside of the vertical block (10). A clamping plate (12) is fixedly connected to the outside of the rear plate (11). The outside of the clamping plate (12) extends into the interior of the vertical column (3). An L-shaped plate assembly (13) is fixedly connected to the outside of the vertical plate (9). The side of the L-shaped plate assembly (13) away from the vertical plate (9) is slidably connected to the fixing plate (5).

2. The light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the card plate (12) is fixedly connected to a protective mechanism (14), which includes a pin assembly (15). A forked rod (16) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the pin assembly (15), and a protective cover assembly (17) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the forked rod (16).

3. The light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: An inclined block (18) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the pin assembly (15), and the bottom of the inclined block (18) is fixedly connected to the card plate (12).

4. The light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A disc assembly (19) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating rod (6), and a concave rod (20) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the disc assembly (19). The concave rod (20) is used in conjunction with the disc assembly (19).

5. The light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed plate (5) has sliding grooves (21) on both sides of its outer side, and the L-shaped plate assembly (13) is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove (21) on the side away from the vertical plate (9).

6. The light guide sealed four-way automotive control switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning rod (22) is fixedly connected to the outside of the vertical block (10), and the side of the positioning rod (22) away from the vertical block (10) is fixedly connected to the vertical plate (9).