A European-style waterproof switch

Abstract

This utility model relates to a European-style waterproof switch, comprising a base shell, a wiring assembly, a toggle block, a front shell, and a rocker arm. The wiring assembly is disposed within the base shell, and the toggle block is oscillatingly mounted on the wiring assembly. The front shell is fixedly connected to the base shell, and a waterproof platform is formed on its end face. The rocker arm passes through the front shell and connects to the toggle block, located within the waterproof platform. A drain outlet is provided on the front shell within the waterproof platform, and a first drainage channel is formed on the base shell, penetrating the base shell. The end of the first drainage channel abuts against the inner wall of the front shell and is aligned with the drain outlet. This European-style waterproof switch can promptly drain water remaining in the waterproof platform and provides excellent waterproofing even when the switch needs to be installed horizontally, thus achieving a better waterproofing effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of switch technology, and in particular to a European-style waterproof switch. Background Technology

[0002] To enhance the waterproof performance of switches for outdoor use, existing technologies, based on ordinary rocker switches, incorporate a waterproof platform encircling the rocker on the front cover. The rocker is positioned within this platform, which prevents water splashed onto the switch from seeping into the switch through the gap between the rocker and the front cover, thus achieving a waterproof effect. When wall-mounted, this type of waterproof switch provides good waterproofing because water splashed onto it flows off due to gravity. However, the switch needs to be installed horizontally, meaning the rocker is facing upwards. In this case, water splashed onto the switch may remain inside the waterproof platform, posing a risk of water accumulation and potential intrusion into the switch's interior.

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides improvements. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model proposes a European-style waterproof switch, which solves the above-mentioned problems existing in the use of the prior art.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] A European-style waterproof switch includes a base shell, a wiring assembly, a toggle block, a front shell, and a rocker arm. The wiring assembly is disposed inside the base shell, and the toggle block is oscillatingly mounted on the wiring assembly. The front shell is fixedly connected to the base shell, and a waterproof platform is formed on the end face of the front shell. The rocker arm passes through the front shell and is connected to the toggle block, located inside the waterproof platform. A drain outlet is provided on the front shell and located inside the waterproof platform. A first drainage channel is formed on the base shell, penetrating the base shell. The port of the first drainage channel abuts against the inner wall of the front shell and is aligned with the drain outlet.

[0007] Preferably, a limiting ring is formed on the inner wall of the face shell, surrounding the inner port of the drain outlet, and a mounting part is formed inside the bottom shell. The first drain channel is formed inside the mounting part, and the end of the mounting part is inserted into the limiting ring so that the port of the first drain channel abuts against the inner wall of the face shell.

[0008] Preferably, a second drainage channel penetrating the bottom shell is formed within the mounting portion, and the port of the second drainage channel is located below the limiting ring.

[0009] Preferably, a T-shaped snap-fit ​​plate is formed in the first drainage channel, and a snap-fit ​​groove matching the small end of the snap-fit ​​plate is formed in the drainage outlet. The snap-fit ​​plate passes through the drainage outlet, so that the small end of the snap-fit ​​plate is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove, and the large end of the snap-fit ​​plate abuts against the outer wall of the shell.

[0010] Preferably, a waterproof protrusion is formed on the outer wall of the shell, located inside the waterproof platform, and an installation opening is provided on the waterproof protrusion. The connecting part of the rocker plate passes through the installation opening and connects to the toggle block.

[0011] Preferably, there are two mounting parts and two drain outlets symmetrically arranged.

[0012] Preferably, the wiring assembly includes an inner wiring shell and an outer wiring shell that are interlocked with each other. The outer wiring shell has two mounting grooves that match the mounting part. The bottom shell and the top shell each have a plurality of first support columns and second support columns. The outer wiring shell is placed on the first support columns so that the mounting part is inserted into the mounting groove. The second support columns abut against the outer wiring shell to secure the wiring assembly in the bottom shell.

[0013] Preferably, a limiting groove is formed on the outer wall of the mounting part, extending through one end of the mounting part, and a limiting protrusion matching the limiting groove is formed on the inner wall of the mounting groove. When the mounting part is inserted into the mounting groove, the limiting protrusion slides into the limiting groove through the port of the limiting groove.

[0014] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the channel formed by the drain outlet and the first drainage channel can promptly drain the water that splashes onto the switch and remains in the waterproof platform through the gap between the rocker and the waterproof platform, preventing water accumulation in the waterproof platform. It can also play a good waterproof role, especially when the switch needs to be installed horizontally, thus achieving a better waterproof effect. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom shell and the top shell of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom shell structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the face shell in this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Bottom shell; 11. First drainage channel; 12. Mounting part; 13. Second drainage channel; 14. Snap-fit ​​plate; 15. First support column; 16. Limiting groove; 2. Wiring assembly; 21. Inner wiring shell; 22. Outer wiring shell; 23. Mounting groove; 24. Limiting protrusion; 3. Toggle block; 4. Top shell; 41. Waterproof platform; 42. Drain outlet; 43. Limiting ring; 44. Snap-fit ​​groove; 45. Waterproof boss; 46. Mounting port; 47. Second support column; 5. Rocker plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following will refer to the appendix in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1-6 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and 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.

[0024] As shown in the figure, a European-style waterproof switch includes a base shell 1, a wiring assembly 2, a toggle block 3, a face shell 4, and a rocker arm 5. The wiring assembly 2 is disposed inside the base shell 1. The toggle block 3 is oscillatingly disposed on the wiring assembly 2. The face shell 4 is fixedly connected to the base shell 1, and a waterproof platform 41 is formed on the end face of the face shell 4. The rocker arm 5 passes through the face shell 4 and is connected to the toggle block 3, located inside the waterproof platform 41. A drain outlet 42 is provided on the face shell 4, located inside the waterproof platform 41. A first drainage channel 11 is formed on the base shell 1, penetrating the base shell 1. The port of the first drainage channel 11 abuts against the inner wall of the face shell 4 and is aligned with the drain outlet 42.

[0025] In the above structure, the drain outlet 42 and the first drainage channel 11 are connected to form a channel that runs through the front and back of the switch. When water splashed onto the switch remains on the faceplate 4 through the gap between the rocker arm 5 and the waterproof boss 45 and is located inside the waterproof boss 45, the water can be drained out of the waterproof boss 45 through the drain outlet 42 and the first drainage channel 11 in sequence, preventing water from accumulating inside the waterproof boss 45. This also provides a good waterproofing effect, especially when the switch needs to be installed horizontally, thus achieving a better waterproofing effect. In order to facilitate the water in the waterproof platform 41 to drain out more smoothly through the drain outlet 42, the outer end of the drain outlet 42 is chamfered to guide the flow of water.

[0026] Furthermore, based on the above structure, a limiting ring 43 is formed on the inner wall of the face shell 4, surrounding the inner port of the drain outlet 42. An installation part 12 is formed inside the bottom shell 1, and the first drain channel 11 is formed inside the installation part 12. The end of the installation part 12 is inserted into the limiting ring 43 so that the port of the first drain channel 11 abuts against the inner wall of the face shell 4. Through the action of the limiting ring 43, the position of the installation part 12 relative to the face shell 4 is limited, which also limits the position of the first drain channel 11 relative to the drain outlet 42, ensuring that the first drain channel 11 and the drain outlet 42 remain aligned and drain away the water remaining on the waterproof platform 41 in a timely manner.

[0027] Furthermore, based on the above structure, a second drainage channel 13 is formed inside the mounting part 12, penetrating the bottom shell 1. The port of the second drainage channel 13 is located below the limiting ring 43. When the water remaining in the waterproof platform 41 is discharged through the drainage and the first drainage channel 11, some water will intrude into the joint between the port of the first drainage channel 11 and the front shell 4. After passing through the joint between the port of the first drainage channel 11 and the front shell 4, this part of the water will be guided by the limiting ring 43 and fall into the second drainage channel 13 and then be discharged from the bottom shell 1, thereby further enhancing the waterproof performance of the switch. Of course, by setting a sealing gasket between the port of the first drainage channel 11 and the front shell 4, the waterproof performance of the switch can also be enhanced.

[0028] Furthermore, based on the above structure, a T-shaped snap-fit ​​plate 14 is formed in the first drainage channel 11, and a snap-fit ​​groove 44 matching the small end of the snap-fit ​​plate 14 is formed in the drainage outlet 42. The snap-fit ​​plate 14 passes through the drainage outlet 42, so that the small end of the snap-fit ​​plate 14 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove 44, and the large end of the snap-fit ​​plate 14 abuts against the outer wall of the face shell 4, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the face shell 4 and the bottom shell 1. The fixed connection between the face shell 4 and the bottom shell 1 is achieved through the cooperation of the snap-fit ​​plate 14 and the snap-fit ​​groove 44. The connection between the two does not require the use of bolts, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the face shell 4 and the bottom shell 1, and facilitates the assembly of the switch. When it is necessary to separate the face shell 4 and the bottom shell 1, the large end of the snap-fit ​​plate 14 is moved to separate it from the surface of the face shell 4, and the small end of the snap-fit ​​plate 14 is swung to exit from the snap-fit ​​groove 44, so that the large end of the snap-fit ​​plate 14 can pass inward through the drainage outlet 42, thereby achieving the separation of the face shell 4 and the bottom shell 1.

[0029] Furthermore, based on the above structure, a waterproof protrusion 45 is formed on the outer wall of the faceplate 4, located within the waterproof platform 41. An installation port 46 is provided on the end face of the waterproof protrusion 45. The connecting part of the rocker 5 passes through the installation port 46 and connects to the toggle block 3. When the switch is installed horizontally, the installation port 46 on the end face of the waterproof protrusion 45 is at a higher level than the waterproof platform 41, thereby ensuring that water remaining in the waterproof platform 41 will not enter the switch through the installation port 46, thus improving the waterproof performance of the switch.

[0030] In addition, based on the above structure, two mounting parts 12 and two drain outlets 42 are symmetrically arranged. Correspondingly, two first drainage channels 11 and two second drainage channels 13 are also symmetrically arranged on the mounting part 12. The water remaining on the waterproof platform 41 is drained away more efficiently and in a timely manner through the two drain outlets 42 and the two drainage channels, ensuring the waterproof performance of the switch.

[0031] Furthermore, based on the above structure, the wiring assembly 2 includes an inner wiring shell 21 and an outer wiring shell 22 that are interlocked. A metal contact piece is disposed within the inner wiring shell 21, and a toggle block 3 is rotatably disposed on the outer wiring shell 22. The outer wiring shell 22 has two mounting grooves 23 that match the mounting portion 12. The bottom shell 1 and the top shell 4 each have several first support posts 15 and second support posts 47. The outer wiring shell 22 is placed on the first support posts 15 so that the mounting portion 12 is inserted into the mounting grooves 23. The second support posts... 47 abuts against the outer wiring housing 22 to secure the wiring assembly 2 within the bottom housing 1. After the mounting part 12 is inserted into the mounting groove 23, it abuts against the outer wiring housing 22 to apply a horizontal limit to the wiring assembly 2. After the face shell 4 is connected to the bottom housing 1, the first support column 15 and the second support column 47 abut against the outer wiring housing 22 to apply a longitudinal limit to the wiring assembly 2, thereby stably holding the wiring assembly 2 within the bottom housing 1 and realizing the installation of the wiring assembly 2 within the bottom housing 1. The above installation process also does not require bolts, thus facilitating the assembly of the switch.

[0032] Furthermore, based on the above structure, a limiting groove 16 is formed on the outer wall of the mounting part 12, extending through one end of the mounting part 12. A limiting protrusion 24 matching the limiting groove 16 is formed on the inner wall of the mounting groove 23. When the mounting part 12 is inserted into the mounting groove 23, the limiting protrusion 24 slides into the limiting groove 16 through the port of the limiting groove 16. Through the cooperation between the limiting protrusion 24 and the limiting groove 16, the guiding effect is improved when the mounting part 12 is inserted into the mounting groove 23, ensuring that the mounting part 12 can be accurately inserted into the mounting groove 23 and preventing jamming caused by misalignment. This facilitates the assembly of the switch. In addition, the limiting protrusion 24 and the limiting groove 16 can also apply a horizontal limit to the wiring assembly 2, strengthening the stability of the wiring assembly 2 in the bottom shell 1.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A European-style waterproof switch, comprising a base shell (1), a wiring assembly (2), a toggle block (3), a face shell (4), and a rocker (5), wherein the wiring assembly (2) is disposed within the base shell (1), the toggle block (3) is oscillatingly disposed on the wiring assembly (2), the face shell (4) is fixedly connected to the base shell (1) and a waterproof platform (41) is formed on the end face of the face shell (4), and the rocker (5) passes through the face shell (4) and is connected to the toggle block (3) within the waterproof platform (41), characterized in that: The face shell (4) has a drain outlet (42) located inside the waterproof platform (41), and the bottom shell (1) has a first drainage channel (11) that penetrates the bottom shell (1). The port of the first drainage channel (11) abuts against the inner wall of the face shell (4) and is aligned with the drain outlet (42).

2. The European-style waterproof switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting ring (43) is formed on the inner wall of the face shell (4) and surrounds the inner port of the drain outlet (42). An installation part (12) is formed in the bottom shell (1). The first drain channel (11) is formed in the installation part (12). The end of the installation part (12) is inserted into the limiting ring (43) so that the port of the first drain channel (11) abuts against the inner wall of the face shell (4).

3. The European-style waterproof switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting part (12) has a second drainage channel (13) that penetrates the bottom shell (1), and the port of the second drainage channel (13) is located below the limiting ring (43).

4. The European-style waterproof switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: A T-shaped snap-fit ​​plate (14) is formed in the first drainage channel (11), and a snap-fit ​​groove (44) matching the small end of the snap-fit ​​plate (14) is formed in the drainage outlet (42). The snap-fit ​​plate (14) passes through the drainage outlet (42), so that the small end of the snap-fit ​​plate (14) is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove (44), and the large end of the snap-fit ​​plate (14) abuts against the outer wall of the face shell (4).

5. The European-style waterproof switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: A waterproof protrusion (45) is formed on the outer wall of the face shell (4) inside the waterproof platform (41). An installation port (46) is provided on the waterproof protrusion (45). The connecting part of the rocker (5) passes through the installation port (46) and connects to the toggle block (3).

6. The European-style waterproof switch according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting part (12) and the drain outlet (42) are each symmetrically provided in twos.

7. The European-style waterproof switch according to claim 6, characterized in that: The wiring assembly (2) includes an inner wiring shell (21) and an outer wiring shell (22) that are interlocked. The outer wiring shell (22) has two mounting grooves (23) that match the mounting part (12). The bottom shell (1) and the top shell (4) have a plurality of first support columns (15) and second support columns (47) respectively. The outer wiring shell (22) is placed on the first support column (15) so that the mounting part (12) is inserted into the mounting groove (23). The second support column (47) abuts against the outer wiring shell (22) to achieve the fastening of the wiring assembly (2) in the bottom shell (1).

8. The European-style waterproof switch according to claim 7, characterized in that: A limiting groove (16) is formed on the outer wall of the mounting part (12) and extends through one end of the mounting part (12). A limiting protrusion (24) matching the limiting groove (16) is formed on the inner wall of the mounting groove (23). When the mounting part (12) is inserted into the mounting groove (23), the limiting protrusion (24) slides into the limiting groove (16) through the port of the limiting groove (16).

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