Touch control panel

By designing a swingable transparent cover and movable plate structure on the touch screen panel, the problems of dust accumulation and accidental touches during use are solved, achieving dustproof, waterproof and impact-proof effects, extending service life and improving reliability and convenience.

CN224265245UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19NUOBI EXPLOSION PROOF TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NUOBI EXPLOSION PROOF TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-05-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing touchscreens are prone to dust accumulation and accidental touches when unattended or after use, affecting their usability.

Method used

A touch control panel is designed, including a housing, a cover, a circuit board, a touch component, a display, a protective component, and a transparent cover. The transparent cover is pivotally connected to a pivot seat via a pivot block, and can swing axially relative to the rotation axis. It is equipped with a movable plate and a limit spring to achieve dustproof, waterproof, and impact-proof effects. When not in use, it covers the display to prevent accidental touch.

Benefits of technology

It improves the monitor's dustproof, waterproof, and impact-resistant properties, extends its service life, avoids accidental touches, and enhances reliability and convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a touch control panel which comprises a shell, a shell cover matched with the shell, a circuit board located in the shell, a touch control assembly electrically connected with the circuit board, a displayer electrically connected with the touch control assembly, a protection assembly located in the shell and arranged on the outer side of the circuit board in a covering mode, and a plurality of operation buttons arranged on the shell cover. An operation window corresponding to the display is arranged on the shell cover, the transparent cover covers the outer part of the operation window, the end surface, facing the shell cover, of the transparent cover is adsorbed on the shell cover, a pivoting seat is arranged on one side, positioned on the operation window, of the shell cover, and a pivoting block which is in pivoting fit with the pivoting seat through a rotating shaft is arranged on the transparent cover. And the transparent cover is pivoted and matched with the pivoting seat through the pivoting block, so that the transparent cover swings relative to the axial direction of the rotating shaft. According to the utility model, the dustproof and waterproof effects can be improved, and mistaken touch can be avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of touch screen technology, specifically to a touch control panel. Background Technology

[0002] A touchscreen, also known as a touch panel, is a sensor-type liquid crystal display device that can receive input signals from touch. When a graphic button on the screen is touched, the tactile feedback system on the screen can drive various connected devices according to a pre-programmed program. It can replace mechanical button panels and create vivid audio-visual effects through the liquid crystal display. As a new type of computer input device, the touchscreen is currently the simplest, most convenient, and most natural way of human-computer interaction.

[0003] Existing touch panels are exposed when no one is using them or after use, making them prone to dust accumulation, which affects touchscreen usability. They are also prone to accidental touches during use, thus affecting workers' use. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a touch control panel that can improve dust and water resistance and prevent accidental touches.

[0005] To address the above problems, the following technical solution is provided: a touch control panel, including a housing, a cover adapted to the housing, a circuit board located inside the housing, a touch component electrically connected to the circuit board, a display electrically connected to the touch component, a protective component located inside the housing and covering the outside of the circuit board, and several operation buttons provided on the cover. The cover has an operation window corresponding to the display, and also includes a transparent cover covering the operation window. The end face of the transparent cover facing the cover is attached to the cover. The cover has a pivot seat on one side of the operation window, and the transparent cover has a pivot block that pivotally engages with the pivot seat through a rotating shaft. The transparent cover pivotally engages with the pivot seat through the pivot block, enabling it to swing axially relative to the rotating shaft.

[0006] In the above structure, the transparent cover protects the monitor, improving its dustproof, waterproof, and impact-resistant properties, extending its lifespan. Furthermore, the transparent cover can be placed over the monitor when the operator leaves, preventing accidental contact and enhancing the reliability of this invention. The transparent cover can swing axially relative to the rotation axis, facilitating opening and closing and improving ease of operation. The pivot joint facilitates the movable installation of the transparent cover, further enhancing the reliability of this invention.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the transparent cover includes a first cover plate and a second cover plate, the pivot block is disposed at one end of the second cover plate, the first cover plate has a sliding groove at one end opposite to the pivot block that slides and engages with the second cover plate, and the second cover plate has a movable plate elastically disposed on the side facing the shell cover, the movable plate abutting against the shell cover.

[0008] In the above structure, the second cover plate slides into the first cover plate, facilitating its movement and reducing the space occupied by the transparent cover when opened, thus improving the ease of use of this invention. The movable plate, elastically positioned with the second cover plate, slides out of the groove and moves towards the cover to abut against it, thereby improving the seal between the movable plate and the cover and enhancing the reliability of this invention.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the second cover plate includes a main board corresponding to the operation window, side plates located on both sides of the main board, and a connecting plate connected to one end of the side plate opposite to the first cover. The side plate has a receiving groove that slides with the movable plate on the side facing it. The inner side of the side plate has a mounting groove at a position opposite to the receiving groove. The receiving groove has a mounting hole that communicates with the mounting groove. The mounting groove has a fixing pin that passes through the mounting hole and connects to the movable plate. The mounting hole has a limiting spring sleeved on the fixing pin. One end of the limiting spring abuts against the movable plate, and the other end abuts against the side plate.

[0010] In the above structure, the accommodating groove facilitates the positioning and installation of the movable plate and limits its movement, thereby improving the ease of installation. The mounting groove facilitates the connection between the fixing pin and the movable plate, further limiting its movement. The limiting spring allows the movable plate to shift when it is retracted into the sliding groove and ejected from the accommodating groove, improving the reliability of the invention.

[0011] The present invention is further provided that the cover is provided with a stop block on the side of the operating window opposite to the pivot seat, which magnetically engages with the connecting plate.

[0012] In the above structure, by setting a stop, the second cover plate can be positioned after it slides out, thereby ensuring that the transparent cover completely covers the operating window and improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0013] The present invention is further provided that the outer side of the connecting plate is provided with a handle.

[0014] In the above structure, the addition of a handle makes it easier for users to pull the second cover plate, thus improving the ease of operation of this utility model.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that the mounting holes are spaced apart relative to the length of the movable plate, and a number of corresponding fixing pins and limiting springs are also provided.

[0016] By adopting the above structure, the stability of the movable plate displacement can be improved, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that the thickness of the movable plate is greater than the vertical distance from the side plate to the end face of the shell cover.

[0018] With the above structure, there will be no gaps between the movable plate and the side plate when the movable plate pops out and abuts against the shell cover, thereby improving the reliability of the transparent cover.

[0019] The present invention is further configured such that the cover has a plurality of stepped holes, and the housing has connecting holes corresponding to the stepped holes. The cover is connected to the housing by screws passing through the stepped holes and screwing into the connecting holes.

[0020] The above structure improves the tightness between the cover and the housing, and allows the screws to be hidden.

[0021] The present invention is further provided with a plug at the port of the stepped hole on the shell cover.

[0022] The above structure can protect the screws, extend their service life, and improve the aesthetics of this invention.

[0023] The present invention is further configured such that the plug protrusion is provided with a protrusion.

[0024] The above structure makes it easy for users to assemble and disassemble the plug, thus improving the convenience of this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transparent cover for storage in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the transparent cover in this utility model.

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of the structure at point B.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the transparent cover is opened in this utility model.

[0032] The labels in the diagram have the following meanings: 1-Housing; 2-Housing cover; 3-Circuit board; 4-Touch component; 5-Display; 6-Protective component; 7-Operating button; 21-Operating window; 8-Transparent cover; 22-Pivot seat; 81-Pivot block; 82-First cover plate; 83-Second cover plate; 821-Slide groove; 84-Modible plate; 831-Main board; 832-Side plate; 833-Jointing plate; 8321-Accommodation groove; 8322-Mounting groove; 8323-Mounting hole; 9-Fixing pin; 91-Limiting spring; 23-Stop block; 834-Handle; 24-Step hole; 11-Connecting hole; 01-Plug; 011-Protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0034] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 7 The touch control panel shown includes a housing 1, a cover 2 adapted to the housing 1, a circuit board 3 located inside the housing 1, a touch component 4 electrically connected to the circuit board 3, a display 5 electrically connected to the touch component 4, a protective component 6 located inside the housing 1 and covering the outside of the circuit board 3, and a plurality of operation buttons 7 provided on the cover 2. The cover 2 has an operation window 21 corresponding to the display 5, and also includes a transparent cover 8 covering the outside of the operation window 21. The end face of the transparent cover 8 facing the cover 2 is attached to the cover 2. The cover 2 has a pivot seat 22 on one side of the operation window 21. The transparent cover 8 has a pivot block 81 that is pivotally engaged with the pivot seat 22 through a rotating shaft. The transparent cover 8 is pivotally engaged with the pivot seat 22 through the pivot block 81, so as to realize the axial swing of the transparent cover 8 relative to the rotating shaft.

[0036] In the above structure, the transparent cover 8 protects the display 5, improving its dustproof, waterproof, and impact-resistant properties, extending its lifespan, and allowing the transparent cover 8 to be placed over the display 5 when the operator leaves, preventing accidental contact and improving the reliability of the invention. The transparent cover 8 can swing axially relative to the rotation axis, facilitating opening and closing by the operator and improving its ease of operation. The pivot seat 22 facilitates the movable installation of the transparent cover 8, further enhancing the reliability of the invention.

[0037] In this embodiment, the transparent cover 8 includes a first cover plate 82 and a second cover plate 83. The pivot block 81 is disposed at one end of the second cover plate 83. The first cover plate 82 has a sliding groove 821 that slides and engages with the second cover plate 83 at one end opposite to the pivot block 81. The second cover plate 83 has a movable plate 84 elastically disposed on the side facing the shell cover 2. The movable plate 84 abuts against the shell cover 2.

[0038] In the above structure, the second cover plate 83 slides into the first cover plate 82, facilitating its movement and reducing the space occupied by the transparent cover 8 after it is opened, thus improving the ease of use of this invention. The movable plate 84 is elastically configured with the second cover plate 83, allowing it to slide out of the groove 821 and move towards the cover 2 to engage with it, thereby improving the sealing between the movable plate 84 and the cover 2 and enhancing the reliability of this invention.

[0039] In this embodiment, the second cover plate 83 includes a main board 831 corresponding to the operation window 21, side plates 832 located on both sides of the main board 831, and a connecting plate 833 connected to one end of the side plate 832 opposite to the first cover 2. The side plate 832 has a receiving groove 8321 that slides with the movable plate 84 on the side facing it. The inner side of the side plate 832 has a mounting groove 8322 at the position opposite to the receiving groove 8321. The receiving groove 8321 has a mounting hole 8323 that communicates with the mounting groove 8322. The mounting groove 8322 has a fixing pin 9 that passes through the mounting hole 8323 and connects to the movable plate 84. The mounting hole 8323 has a limiting spring 91 that is sleeved on the fixing pin 9. One end of the limiting spring 91 abuts against the movable plate 84, and the other end abuts against the side plate 832.

[0040] In the above structure, the accommodating groove 8321 facilitates the positioning and installation of the movable plate 84 and limits its movement, thereby improving the ease of installation. The mounting groove 8322 facilitates the connection between the fixing pin 9 and the movable plate 84, thus limiting its movement. Furthermore, the limiting spring 91 allows the movable plate 84 to shift when it is retracted into the sliding groove 821 and ejected from the accommodating groove 8321, improving the reliability of the present invention.

[0041] In this embodiment, the cover 2 is provided with a stop 23 on the side of the operation window 21 opposite to the pivot seat 22, which is magnetically engaged with the connecting plate.

[0042] In the above structure, by setting the stop 23, the second cover plate 83 can be positioned after it slides out, thereby ensuring that the transparent cover 8 completely covers the operating window 21, which improves the reliability of this utility model.

[0043] In this embodiment, a handle 834 is provided on the outer side of the connecting plate.

[0044] In the above structure, the handle 834 makes it easier for the user to pull the second cover plate 83, thus improving the ease of operation of this utility model.

[0045] In this embodiment, the mounting holes 8323 are spaced apart in the length direction relative to the movable plate 84, and a number of corresponding fixing pins 9 and limiting springs 91 are also provided.

[0046] By adopting the above structure, the stability of the displacement of the movable plate 84 can be improved, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0047] In this embodiment, the thickness of the movable plate 84 is greater than the vertical distance from the side plate 832 to the end face of the shell cover 2.

[0048] With the above structure, when the movable plate 84 pops out and abuts against the cover 2, there will be no gap between the movable plate 84 and the side plate 832, thereby improving the reliability of the transparent cover 8.

[0049] In this embodiment, the cover 2 has a plurality of stepped holes 24, and the housing 1 has a connecting hole 11 corresponding to the stepped holes 24. The cover 2 is connected to the housing 1 by screws passing through the stepped holes 24 and screwing into the connecting holes 11.

[0050] The above structure can improve the tightness between the cover 2 and the housing 1, and can hide the screws.

[0051] In this embodiment, a plug 01 is provided on the shell cover 2 at the port of the stepped hole 24.

[0052] The above structure can protect the screws, extend their service life, and improve the aesthetics of this invention.

[0053] In this embodiment, the plug 01 is provided with a protrusion 011.

[0054] The above structure makes it easy for users to assemble and disassemble the plug 01, thus improving the convenience of this utility model.

[0055] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model. These improvements and modifications assumed above should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A touch control panel, comprising a housing, a cover adapted to the housing, a circuit board located within the housing, a touch component electrically connected to the circuit board, a display electrically connected to the touch component, a protective component located within the housing and covering the outside of the circuit board, and a plurality of operation buttons disposed on the cover, wherein the cover has an operation window corresponding to the display, characterized in that: It also includes a transparent cover that covers the outside of the operating window. The end face of the transparent cover facing the cover is attached to the cover. The cover has a pivot seat on one side of the operating window. The transparent cover has a pivot block that is pivotally connected to the pivot seat through a rotating shaft. The transparent cover is pivotally connected to the pivot seat through the pivot block, so that it can swing in the axial direction relative to the rotating shaft.

2. A touch control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transparent cover includes a first cover plate and a second cover plate. The pivot block is disposed at one end of the second cover plate. The first cover plate has a sliding groove at one end opposite to the pivot block that slides and engages with the second cover plate. The second cover plate has a movable plate elastically disposed on the side facing the shell cover, and the movable plate abuts against the shell cover.

3. A touch control panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second cover plate includes a main board corresponding to the operation window, side plates located on both sides of the main board, and a connecting plate connected to one end of the side plate opposite to the first cover. The side plate has a receiving groove that slides with the movable plate on the side facing it. The inner side of the side plate has a mounting groove at the position opposite to the receiving groove. The receiving groove has a mounting hole that communicates with the mounting groove. The mounting groove has a fixing pin that passes through the mounting hole and connects to the movable plate. The mounting hole has a limiting spring sleeved on the fixing pin. One end of the limiting spring abuts against the movable plate, and the other end abuts against the side plate.

4. A touch control panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover has a stop block on the side opposite the pivot seat to the operating window, which magnetically engages with the connecting plate.

5. A touch control panel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer side of the connecting plate is provided with a handle.

6. A touch control panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting holes are spaced apart relative to the length of the movable plate, and corresponding fixing pins and limiting springs are also provided.

7. A touch control panel according to claim 5, characterized in that: The thickness of the movable plate is greater than the vertical distance from the side plate to the end face of the shell cover.

8. A touch control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover has several stepped holes, and the housing has corresponding connecting holes. The cover is connected to the housing by screws passing through the stepped holes and screwing them into the connecting holes.

9. A touch control panel according to claim 8, characterized in that: A plug is provided at the port of the stepped hole on the shell cover.

10. A touch control panel according to claim 9, characterized in that: The plug protrusion is provided with protrusions.