An easy-to-disassemble wall switch

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of switch technology, specifically a wall switch that is easy to disassemble. It includes a switch base, a push plate, a frame box, and a panel. The open end of the frame box is connected to the panel via a disassembly and assembly mechanism. The disassembly and assembly mechanism consists of a rotating ring, hooks, and blocks. The hooks on the periphery of the rotating ring engage with the slots of the blocks on the inner side of the panel. A ring array of fan-shaped blocks inside the frame box is used to rotate the rotating ring. Operating blocks on the periphery of the rotating ring pass through holes in the frame box, facilitating manual control of the rotating ring's rotation. A limiting mechanism is provided on the fan-shaped blocks, including an assembly groove, a spring rod, and a locking ball. The first and second locking grooves on the inner side of the rotating ring engage with the locking ball to achieve "fixed" and "unlocked" state locking. The panel's inner part engages with the inner wall of the frame box, and the blocks are embedded in the grooves of the frame box for positioning. This utility model, through a rotating ring-driven hook and block engagement structure, allows for panel disassembly and assembly without tools, preventing damage to the wall and panel during disassembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of switch technology, specifically a wall switch that is easy to disassemble. Background Technology

[0002] Wall switches are circuit control devices installed on the wall. They allow for manual control of lighting, electrical appliances, and other equipment, meeting the needs of multi-location operation in different scenarios such as bedrooms and hallways, and have become a common device in modern homes.

[0003] Existing wall switches mainly consist of the following parts: housing, rocker, panel, operating mechanism, etc. The working principle is: when the rocker is pressed, the moving contact is connected or disconnected from the stationary contact through the rotating shaft, so as to realize the circuit switching.

[0004] Current wall switches have the following drawbacks: Wall switch panels are generally fixed to the base by clips, requiring the use of screwdrivers, pry bars, or other tools inserted into the narrow gap between the panel and the wall to pry and separate the clips. This prying process easily damages the wall surface, such as peeling paint, tearing wallpaper, or scratching tiles, severely affecting the aesthetics of the decoration. Furthermore, the clips on the panel edges are prone to breakage or wear due to uneven force, leading to scratches on the panel surface or loss of clip elasticity, thus affecting the product's lifespan. Therefore, this paper proposes a wall switch that is easy to disassemble to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing wall switches, a wall switch that is easy to disassemble is proposed.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: The wall switch of this utility model is easy to disassemble, including a switch base connected to a wire, a button plate for controlling its opening and closing is mounted on the switch base, a frame box is provided on the switch base, one side of the frame box is open, and a panel is mounted on the open end through a disassembly and assembly mechanism, the panel is provided with a through hole for the button plate to pass through, the disassembly and assembly mechanism includes a rotating ring, a hook fixed on the circumference of the rotating ring, and a locking block fixedly disposed on the inner side of the panel and cooperating with the hook. The rotation of the rotating ring can cause the hook and the locking block to engage and disassemble, for fixing and disassembling the panel.

[0007] Preferably, the card block has a card groove that cooperates with the card hook, and the card hook has inclined surfaces on both sides to facilitate the card hook entering and exiting the card groove.

[0008] Preferably, the wall switch further includes an auxiliary disassembly mechanism, which includes a first sector block disposed on a rotating ring and a second sector block disposed on the inner side of the panel and cooperating with the first sector block. The arc surfaces of the first sector block and the second sector block are arranged opposite to each other. When the rotating ring rotates to release the panel from the frame by the disassembly mechanism, the first sector block will push the second sector block, thereby causing the panel to move away from the frame, so as to facilitate the removal of the panel.

[0009] Preferably, the disassembly and assembly mechanism further includes several sector blocks for rotating the assembly ring, the sector blocks being arranged in a circular array within the frame.

[0010] Preferably, the circumference of the rotating ring is provided with an operating block for controlling its rotation, and the frame box is provided with a hole for the operating block to pass through.

[0011] Preferably, the sector block is provided with a limiting mechanism for limiting the rotation angle of the rotating ring. The limiting mechanism includes an assembly groove on the outside of the sector block, a spring rod is assembled in the assembly groove, a locking ball is provided at one end of the spring rod, and a first locking groove and a second locking groove are provided on the inside of the rotating ring to cooperate with the locking ball. When the locking ball is engaged in the first locking groove, it is used to keep the hook engaged in the groove. When the locking ball is engaged in the second locking groove, it is used to keep the hook disengaged from the groove.

[0012] Preferably, the first locking groove and the second locking groove are transitioned by an arc surface.

[0013] Preferably, one side of the panel is an embedded part, the outer wall of the embedded part is configured to cooperate with the inner wall of the frame box, and the inside of the frame box is provided with a groove that cooperates with the locking block. The locking block is embedded in the groove to position the panel and the frame box.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This utility model provides a wall switch that is easy to disassemble. Through a rotating ring-driven hook and latch mechanism, it solves the problem of existing panels requiring tools to pry open, which can damage the wall and panel. Rotating the operating block to turn the ring allows the panel to be engaged or disengaged from the frame without the need for tools, fundamentally preventing wall scratches and panel edge wear. The disassembly process is impact-free. The limiting mechanism, through the cooperation of a locking ball and double locking grooves, ensures the panel is stable and reliable in both "fixed" and "unlocked" states, preventing it from coming loose on its own. Furthermore, the panel detaches simultaneously during disassembly with the assistance of an auxiliary disassembly mechanism, further improving disassembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a sectional view of the inside of the frame box of this utility model, as well as a structural diagram of the assembly and disassembly mechanism in its fixed state.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point B;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the inside of the frame box of this utility model, as well as a structural diagram of the disassembly and assembly mechanism in the unlocked state.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural view of the entire utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the panel of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the auxiliary disassembly mechanism between the panel and the frame of this utility model;

[0024] Legend:

[0025] 1. Switch base; 2. Button plate; 3. Frame box; 4. Disassembly and assembly mechanism; 401. Rotary ring; 402. Hook; 4021. Inclined surface; 403. Locking block; 4031. Locking groove; 404. Positioning arc block; 5. Panel; 501. Embedded part; 6. Through hole; 7. Operating block; 8. Hole; 9. Limiting mechanism; 901. Assembly groove; 902. Spring rod; 903. Locking ball; 904. First locking groove; 905. Second locking groove; 10. Groove; 11. Auxiliary disassembly mechanism; 1101. First sector block; 1102. Second sector block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] Specific implementation examples are given below.

[0028] Please see Figures 1-7 The present invention discloses a wall switch that is easy to disassemble, comprising a switch base 1 connected to a wire, a button 2 for controlling its opening and closing mounted on the switch base 1, a frame box 3 provided on the switch base 1, one side of the frame box 3 being open, and a panel 5 mounted on the open end via a disassembly and assembly mechanism 4, the panel 5 having a through hole 6 for the button 2 to pass through, the disassembly and assembly mechanism 4 including a rotating ring 401, a hook 402 fixed around the rotating ring 401, and a mechanism fixedly disposed inside the panel 5 and connected to the hook 402. The locking block 403 is matched with the rotating ring 401. The rotation of the rotating ring 401 can make the hook 402 engage and disengage with the locking block 403, which is used to fix and disassemble the panel 5. The locking block 403 has a slot 4031 that engages with the hook 402. The hook 402 has inclined surfaces 4021 on both sides to facilitate the hook 402 entering and exiting the slot 4031. The disassembly and assembly mechanism 4 also includes several positioning arc blocks 404 for rotating the assembly ring 401. The positioning arc blocks 404 are arranged in a ring array inside the frame box 3.

[0029] The rotating ring 401 is provided with an operating block 7 for controlling its rotation on its periphery. The frame box 3 has a hole 8 for the operating block 7 to pass through. During operation, when the panel 5 is installed on the frame box 3, firstly, the terminal at the switch base 1 at the rear end of the frame box 3 is connected to the wire in the wall box. Then, the frame box 3 is fixed to the wall box with screws. Then, the through hole 6 on the panel 5 is aligned with the button plate 2. Then, the installer moves the operating block 7, causing the rotating ring 401 to rotate along the wall box. Figure 1 As the ring rotates clockwise, the hook 402 rotates with it. Its inclined surface 4021 prevents the hook 402 from interfering with the locking block 403. The hook 402 gradually enters the locking groove 4031 until its end is fully engaged. The positioning arc block 404 restricts the rotation axis of the ring 401, preventing misalignment between the hook 402 and the locking groove 4031. When removing the panel 5 from the frame box 3, the operating block 7 is moved in the opposite direction, causing the ring 401 to rotate clockwise... Figure 1 Rotating counterclockwise, the hook 402 disengages from the slot 4031. Once the hook 402 is completely disengaged from the slot 4031, the panel 5 loses its clamping force and can be removed directly along the vertical wall direction. With the cooperation of the disassembly and assembly mechanism 4 of this utility model, the rotating operating block 7 completes the disassembly and assembly of the panel 5. This structure avoids the need for tools to pry through gaps, preventing damage such as wall scratches and edge wear of the panel 5. The disassembly process is impact-free.

[0030] Furthermore, the positioning arc block 404 is provided with a limiting mechanism 9 for limiting the rotation angle of the rotating ring 401. The limiting mechanism 9 includes an assembly groove 901 formed on the outer side of the positioning arc block 404. A spring rod 902 is assembled in the assembly groove 901. A locking ball 903 is provided at one end of the spring rod 902. The inner side of the rotating ring 401 is provided with a first locking groove 904 and a second locking groove 905 that cooperate with the locking ball 903. When the locking ball 903 is engaged in the first locking groove 904, it is used to keep the hook 402 engaged in the groove 4031. When the locking ball 903 is engaged in the second locking groove 905, it is used to keep the hook 402 disengaged from the groove 4031. The first locking groove 904 and the second locking groove 905 are transitioned by an arc surface. During operation, when the rotating ring 401 moves along... Figure 1 When the direction is rotated clockwise until the hook 402 is fully engaged with the slot 4031, the first locking groove 904 on the inner side of the rotating ring 401 aligns with the locking ball 903. The elastic force of the spring rod 902 pushes the locking ball 903 into the first locking groove 904. The locking ball 903 and the arc surface of the first locking groove 904 form an interference fit, generating a retaining force to prevent the rotating ring 401 from rotating counterclockwise. The transition arc surface of the first locking groove 904 and the second locking groove 905 guides the locking ball 903 to enter smoothly. When the panel 5 is removed, the operating block 7 is moved by external force, and the rotating ring 401 overcomes the elastic force of the spring rod 902. The rotating ring 401 moves along... Figure 1 The direction is rotated counterclockwise, which simultaneously causes the second locking groove 905 to shift. The locking ball 903 slides out along the transition arc surface of the first locking groove 904 and enters the arc area between the two locking grooves. At this time, the spring rod 902 is compressed and stored elastic potential energy. When the rotating ring 401 rotates to the point where the second locking groove 905 is aligned with the locking ball 903, the spring rod 902 releases elastic potential energy, and the locking ball 903 is embedded in the second locking groove 905, locking the rotating ring 401 in the unlocked position. At this time, the hook 402 is completely disengaged from the slot 4031. With the cooperation of the limiting mechanism 9, the locking ball 903 is locked at the first locking groove 904 and the second locking groove 905, forming two stable states of "fixed" and "unlocked", ensuring that the panel 5 will not loosen on its own.

[0031] Furthermore, one side of the panel 5 is an embedded part 501. The outer wall of the embedded part 501 is configured to cooperate with the inner wall of the frame box 3. The interior of the frame box 3 is provided with a groove 10 that cooperates with the locking block 403. The locking block 403 is embedded in the groove 10 to position the panel 5 and the frame box 3. During operation, when installing the panel 5, the embedded part 501 is first aligned with the opening of the frame box 3. The edge of the outer wall of the embedded part 501 cooperates with the inner wall of the frame box 3 to form an axial guide. At the same time, the locking block 403 on the inner side of the panel 5 is inserted into the groove 10 of the frame box 3. The cooperation between the locking block 403 and the groove 10 ensures the coaxiality of the axis of the panel 5 and the axis of the frame box 3, avoiding tilting. After the locking block 403 is embedded in the groove 10, it provides a rigid support point for the hook 402, so that the lateral load when the hook 402 is fastened is transmitted to the frame box 3 through the locking block 403, rather than acting directly on the locking block 403, preventing the deformation of the locking block 403 from affecting the assembly stability.

[0032] Furthermore, the wall switch also includes an auxiliary disassembly mechanism 11. The auxiliary disassembly mechanism 11 includes a first sector block 1101 mounted on the rotating ring 401 and a second sector block 1102 mounted on the inner side of the panel 5 and cooperating with the first sector block 1101. The arc surfaces of the first sector block 1101 and the second sector block 1102 are arranged opposite each other. When the rotating ring 401 rotates to release the panel 5 from the frame box 3 using the disassembly mechanism 4, the first sector block 1101 pushes the second sector block 1102, causing the panel 5 to move away from the frame box 3, facilitating the removal of the panel 5. During operation, when disassembling the panel 5, when the operating block 7 drives the rotating ring 401 to rotate, and the hook 402 just exits from the slot 4031, the arc surfaces of the first sector block 1101 and the second sector block 1102 just come into contact. The first sector block 1101 pushes the second sector block 1102, at which point the locking ball 903... Before the first sector block 1101 pushes the second sector block 1102 into the second lock groove 905, the force of the first sector block 1101 pushing the second sector block 1102 is converted into a force that moves the panel 5 away from the frame box 3. When the locking ball 903 falls into the second lock groove 905, the embedded part 501 separates from the inner wall of the frame box 3. This allows the disassembly mechanism 4 to apply a force to the panel 5 while disassembling it, making it easier to remove the panel 5. Furthermore, the auxiliary disassembly mechanism 11 can be set in an array that is coaxial with the rotating ring 401 and is equidistant in a circular array. Through the structural cooperation of the auxiliary disassembly mechanism 11, when the rotating ring 401 is rotated to unlock, the pushing force generated by the arc contact between the first sector block 1101 and the second sector block 1102 causes the panel 5 to automatically move away from the frame box 3, achieving the linkage effect of "unlocking and separation". This structural design further optimizes the disassembly experience, allowing separation to be completed without manually prying the panel, thus improving the ease of operation.

[0033] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0034] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. 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 claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A wall switch that is easy to disassemble, comprising a switch base (1) connected to a wire, wherein a button (2) for controlling its opening and closing is mounted on the switch base (1), and a frame (3) is provided on the switch base (1), characterized in that: One side of the frame box (3) is open, and a panel (5) is assembled at the open end through the disassembly and assembly mechanism (4). The panel (5) has a through hole (6) for the push plate (2) to pass through. The disassembly and assembly mechanism (4) includes a rotating ring (401), a hook (402) fixed around the rotating ring (401), and a locking block (403) fixedly disposed inside the panel (5) and cooperating with the hook (402). The rotating ring (401) can rotate to make the hook (402) and the locking block (403) engage and disengage, which is used to fix and disassemble the panel (5).

2. The wall switch that is easy to disassemble according to claim 1, characterized in that: The card block (403) has a card groove (4031) that cooperates with the card hook (402), and the card hook (402) has inclined surfaces (4021) on both sides to facilitate the card hook (402) entering and exiting the card groove (4031).

3. A wall switch that is easy to disassemble according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wall switch also includes an auxiliary disassembly mechanism (11), which includes a first sector block (1101) disposed on a rotating ring (401) and a second sector block (1102) disposed on the inner side of the panel (5) and cooperating with the first sector block (1101). The arc surfaces of the first sector block (1101) and the second sector block (1102) are arranged opposite to each other. When the rotating ring (401) rotates to release the panel (5) from the frame box (3) by the disassembly mechanism (4), the first sector block (1101) will push the second sector block (1102), thereby causing the panel (5) to move away from the frame box (3), so that the panel (5) can be removed.

4. A wall switch that is easy to disassemble according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disassembly and assembly mechanism (4) also includes several positioning arc blocks (404) for rotating the assembly ring (401), and the positioning arc blocks (404) are arranged in a ring array inside the frame box (3).

5. A wall switch that is easy to disassemble according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circumference of the rotating ring (401) is provided with an operating block (7) for controlling its rotation, and the frame (3) is provided with a hole (8) for the operating block (7) to pass through.

6. A wall switch that is easy to disassemble according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning arc block (404) is provided with a limiting mechanism (9) for limiting the rotation angle of the rotating ring (401). The limiting mechanism (9) includes an assembly groove (901) opened on the outside of the positioning arc block (404). A spring rod (902) is assembled in the assembly groove (901). A locking ball (903) is provided at one end of the spring rod (902). A first locking groove (904) and a second locking groove (905) that cooperate with the locking ball (903) are provided on the inner side of the rotating ring (401). When the locking ball (903) is inserted into the first locking groove (904), it is used to keep the hook (402) inserted into the groove (4031). When the locking ball (903) is inserted into the second locking groove (905), it is used to keep the hook (402) disengaged from the groove (4031).

7. A wall switch that is easy to disassemble according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first locking groove (904) and the second locking groove (905) are connected by an arc surface.

8. A wall switch that is easy to disassemble according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the panel (5) is an embedded part (501). The outer wall of the embedded part (501) is configured to cooperate with the inner wall of the frame box (3). The inside of the frame box (3) is provided with a groove (10) that cooperates with the card block (403). The card block (403) is embedded in the groove (10) to position the panel (5) and the frame box (3).

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