A five-way tactile switch

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of five-direction light touch switch, including base, the cover plate being matched with base and the button assembly being installed in base, the mounting groove is opened in the base, the button assembly includes the second five-link spring, the first five-link spring, mela, the press handle being abutted on mela and the plum-blossom button being sleeved on press handle from below to above sequentially installed in mounting groove, the middle part of the cover plate is equipped with the connecting hole being engaged with plum-blossom button, the terminal is equipped in base side, the terminal one end protrudes from base setting, forms connecting end, the other end is located in mounting groove, forms abutting end, the terminal is equipped with several;It also includes the mounting seat being connected to base bottom and the buckle plate being covered on cover plate and being matched with mounting seat, the one end of the mounting seat and connecting end same side is inwardly offset and is arranged, forms installation mouth.The utility model can be side-mounted on the back of equipment or the installation surface with inclined plane, facilitate user to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of push button switch technology, specifically to a five-way tactile switch. Background Technology

[0002] A tactile switch, also known as a push-button switch, is used to close the circuit by applying pressure in the direction of operation. When the pressure is released, the switch opens. Its internal structure relies on the change of force on a metal spring to achieve the switching function. Tactile switches are widely used in electronic and electrical products, such as remote controls for televisions and air conditioners, computer mice, mobile phones, and buttons on various monitor panels. However, existing tactile switches can only be installed upright on the front or back of the device, and cannot be installed on the side or on a slanted surface, thus making them unsuitable for some devices and hindering their convenient use. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a five-way tactile switch that can be mounted on the back of a device or on a mounting surface with an angled surface.

[0004] To address the above problems, the following technical solution is provided: a five-way tactile switch, comprising a base, a cover plate cooperating with the base, and a button assembly installed within the base. The base has a mounting groove. The button assembly includes, from bottom to top, a second five-link spring, a first five-link spring, a Mylar, a handle abutting against the Mylar, and a quincunx button sleeved on the handle, all installed sequentially within the mounting groove. The cover plate has a connecting hole in the middle that engages with the quincunx button. A terminal is provided on one side of the base, with one end protruding from the base to form a connecting end and the other end located within the mounting groove to form an abutting end. Several terminals are provided. The switch also includes a mounting base connected to the bottom of the base and a latching plate covering the cover plate and cooperating with the mounting base. The end of the mounting base on the same side as the connecting end is offset inward to form a mounting opening.

[0005] In the above structure, by placing the terminals on one side, the present invention can be easily installed in one direction. Furthermore, the mounting opening allows for side mounting on the back of the device, making it easier for the user to observe the buttons from the side and facilitating operation, thus improving the ease of use. The mounting base facilitates installation, further enhancing assembly convenience. The snap-on plate strengthens the connection between the base and the mounting base, thereby improving the reliability of the present invention.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the bottom of the mounting base is inclined upwards from one end on the same side as the connecting end toward the other end.

[0007] The above structure allows the present invention to be installed on a mounting surface with an inclined or curved surface, thus expanding the scope of application of the present invention.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the two sides of the cover plate are engaged with the base, the two sides of the mounting base are provided with first locking blocks, and the buckle plate is provided with a first locking slot that engages with the first locking blocks. The first locking blocks are located on the same side where the cover plate and the base are engaged.

[0009] In the above structure, the buckle plate and the mounting base are engaged with the first buckle block through the first snap-fit, which can improve the connection strength between the buckle plate and the mounting base, as well as the connection strength between the cover plate and the base and the mounting base, thereby improving the structural strength and reliability of this utility model.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a second locking block is provided at one end of the mounting base opposite to the mounting opening, and a second locking slot adapted to the second locking block is provided on the buckle plate.

[0011] By adopting the above structure, the connection strength between the buckle plate and the mounting base can be further improved, thereby further improving the compactness of the structure of this utility model and improving the structural strength of this utility model.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a connecting post is provided on the top surface of the base, a positioning hole is provided on the cover plate to fit with the connecting post, and a clearance hole is provided on the buckle plate to correspond to the connecting post.

[0013] In the above structure, the connecting column facilitates the positioning and installation of the cover plate, thereby improving the ease of assembly and further enhancing the structural strength of the present invention.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that a connecting groove is provided at one end of the base near the connecting end, and a flange extending into the connecting groove is provided on the buckle plate.

[0015] The above structure facilitates the installation and positioning of the buckle plate, thereby improving the stability and ease of installation of the buckle plate.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that the mounting base is provided with a positioning block, and the bottom of the base is provided with a positioning port adapted to the positioning block.

[0017] In the above structure, the connection strength between the base and the mounting base can be improved by the cooperation of the positioning block and the positioning port, and the positioning connection between the mounting base and the base can be facilitated, thereby improving the reliability and assembly convenience of this utility model.

[0018] The present invention is further configured such that a connection port is provided at the bottom of one end of the mounting base on the same side as the connecting end, and a connecting foot extending to the connection port is provided at the bottom of the buckle plate.

[0019] By adopting the above structure, the covering properties of the buckle can be improved, thereby improving the structural strength and reliability of this utility model.

[0020] The present invention is further configured such that the end of the buckle plate on the same side as the connecting end is provided with mounting feet on both sides, and mounting feet are provided with mounting holes.

[0021] The above structure facilitates the connection and installation of this utility model on the circuit board, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the installation.

[0022] The present invention is further configured such that a limiting opening is provided at the bottom of one end of the mounting base opposite to the mounting port, and a limiting plate extending into the limiting opening is provided on the buckle plate.

[0023] In the above structure, the cooperation between the limiting plate and the limiting opening can further improve the covering properties of the buckle, thereby improving the tightness of the structure of this utility model and improving the firmness of this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0026] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the buckle plate in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure in this utility model.

[0030] The labels in the diagram mean: 1-Base; 2-Cover plate; 3-Button assembly; 11-Mounting slot; 31-Second five-link spring; 32-First five-link spring; 33-Mylar; 34-Button handle; 35-Plume button; 21-Connecting hole; 4-Terminal; 41-Connecting end; 42-Abutting end; 5-Mounting base; 6-Snap plate; 51-Mounting opening;

[0031] 52-First locking block; 61-First locking slot; 53-Second locking block; 62-Second locking slot; 12-Connecting post; 22-Positioning hole; 63-Leaning hole; 13-Connecting groove; 64-Flanged edge; 53-Positioning block; 14-Positioning port; 54-Connecting port; 65-Connecting foot; 66-Mounting foot; 661-Mounting hole; 55-Limiting port; 67-Limiting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 6 A five-way tactile switch is shown, including a base 1, a cover plate 2 that mates with the base 1, and a button assembly 3 installed in the base 1. The base 1 has a mounting groove 11. The button assembly 3 includes a second five-link spring 31, a first five-link spring 32, a Mylar 33, a handle 34 abutting against the Mylar 33, and a Phillips button 35 sleeved on the handle 34, which are installed sequentially from bottom to top in the mounting groove 11. The cover plate 2 has a connecting hole 21 in the middle that engages with the Phillips button 35. A terminal 4 is provided on one side of the base 1. One end of the terminal 4 protrudes from the base 1 to form a connecting end 41, and the other end is located in the mounting groove 11 to form an abutting end 42. There are several terminals 4. The switch also includes a mounting base 5 connected to the bottom of the base 1 and a buckle plate 6 covering the cover plate 2 and mates with the mounting base 5. The end of the mounting base 5 on the same side as the connecting end 41 is offset inward to form a mounting opening 51.

[0035] In the above structure, by placing the terminal 4 on one side, the present invention can be easily installed in one direction. Furthermore, by providing the mounting opening 51, the present invention can be easily mounted on the back of the device, allowing the user to easily observe the buttons from the side and facilitating operation, thus improving the ease of operation. The mounting base 5 facilitates installation, further improving assembly convenience. The snap-on plate 6 enhances the connection strength between the base 1 and the mounting base 5, thereby improving the reliability of the present invention.

[0036] In this embodiment, the bottom of the mounting base 5 is inclined upwards with one end on the same side as the connecting end 41 facing the other end.

[0037] The above structure allows the present invention to be installed on a mounting surface with an inclined or curved surface, thus expanding the scope of application of the present invention.

[0038] In this embodiment, the cover plate 2 is engaged with the base 1 on both sides, the mounting base 5 is provided with first locking blocks 52 on both sides, and the buckle plate 6 is provided with a first locking slot 61 that engages with the first locking blocks 52. The first locking blocks 52 are located on the same side where the cover plate 2 and the base 1 are engaged.

[0039] In the above structure, the buckle plate 6 and the mounting base 5 are engaged with the first buckle block 52 through the first snap-fit ​​61, which can improve the connection strength between the buckle plate 6 and the mounting base 5, and also improve the connection strength between the cover plate 2 and the base 1 and the mounting base 5, thereby improving the structural strength and reliability of this utility model.

[0040] In this embodiment, a second locking block 53 is provided on one end of the mounting base 5 opposite to the mounting port 51, and a second locking slot 62 adapted to the second locking block 53 is provided on the buckle plate 6.

[0041] By adopting the above structure, the connection strength between the buckle plate 6 and the mounting base 5 can be further improved, thereby further improving the compactness of the structure of this utility model and improving the structural strength of this utility model.

[0042] In this embodiment, the top surface of the base 1 is provided with a connecting post 12, the cover plate 2 is provided with a positioning hole 22 that fits into the connecting post 12, and the buckle plate 6 is provided with a clearance hole 63 corresponding to the connecting post 12.

[0043] In the above structure, the connecting post 12 facilitates the positioning and installation of the cover plate 2, thereby improving the ease of assembly of this utility model and further enhancing its structural strength.

[0044] In this embodiment, a connecting groove 13 is provided on one end of the base 1 near the connecting end 41, and a flange 64 extending into the connecting groove 13 is provided on the buckle plate 6.

[0045] The above structure facilitates the installation and positioning of the buckle plate 6, thereby improving the stability and ease of installation of the buckle plate 6.

[0046] In this embodiment, the mounting base 5 is provided with a positioning block 53, and the bottom of the base 1 is provided with a positioning port 14 that is adapted to the positioning block 53.

[0047] In the above structure, the positioning block 53 and the positioning port 14 cooperate to improve the connection strength between the base 1 and the mounting base 5, and facilitate the positioning connection between the mounting base 5 and the base 1, thereby improving the reliability and assembly convenience of this utility model.

[0048] In this embodiment, the bottom of the mounting base 5 on the same side as the connecting end 41 is provided with a connecting port 54, and the bottom of the buckle plate 6 is provided with a connecting foot 65 extending to the connecting port 54.

[0049] By adopting the above structure, the covering properties of the buckle plate 6 can be improved, thereby improving the structural strength and reliability of the present invention.

[0050] In this embodiment, the end of the buckle plate 6 on the same side as the connecting end 41 is provided with mounting feet 66 on both sides, and mounting holes 661 are provided on the mounting feet 66.

[0051] The above structure facilitates the connection and installation of this utility model on the circuit board, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the installation.

[0052] In this embodiment, a limiting opening 55 is provided at the bottom of the end of the mounting base 5 opposite to the mounting port 51, and a limiting plate 67 extending into the limiting opening 55 is provided on the buckle plate 6.

[0053] In the above structure, the cooperation between the limiting plate 67 and the limiting opening 55 can further improve the covering properties of the buckle plate 6, thereby improving the tightness of the structure of this utility model and improving the firmness of this utility model.

[0054] 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 five-way tactile switch, comprising a base, a cover plate cooperating with the base, and a button assembly installed within the base, wherein the base has a mounting groove, and the button assembly comprises, from bottom to top, a second five-link spring, a first five-link spring, a Mylar, a handle abutting against the Mylar, and a Phillips-shaped button sleeved on the handle, wherein the cover plate has a connecting hole in the middle for engaging with the Phillips-shaped button, characterized in that: The base has a terminal on one side, one end of which protrudes from the base to form a connection end, and the other end is located in the mounting groove to form an abutment end. There are several terminals. The base also includes a mounting seat connected to the bottom of the base and a buckle plate that covers the cover plate and cooperates with the mounting seat. The end of the mounting seat on the same side as the connection end is offset inward to form a mounting opening.

2. A five-way tactile switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting base is inclined upwards with one end facing the other end, which is on the same side as the connecting end.

3. A five-way tactile switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover plate is engaged with the base on both sides, and the mounting base is provided with first locking blocks on both sides. The buckle plate is provided with a first locking slot that engages with the first locking blocks. The first locking blocks are located on the same side where the cover plate and the base are engaged.

4. A five-way tactile switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting base has a second locking block at one end opposite to the mounting opening, and the buckle plate has a second locking slot that matches the second locking block.

5. A five-way tactile switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base has a connecting post on its top surface, the cover plate has a positioning hole that fits into the connecting post, and the buckle plate has a clearance hole corresponding to the connecting post.

6. A five-way tactile switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting groove is provided at one end of the base near the connecting end, and a flange extending into the connecting groove is provided on the buckle plate.

7. A five-way tactile switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base is provided with a positioning block, and the bottom of the base is provided with a positioning port that is adapted to the positioning block.

8. A five-way tactile switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base has a connection port at the bottom of one end on the same side as the connecting end, and the bottom of the buckle plate has a connecting foot extending to the connection port.

9. A five-way tactile switch according to claim 8, characterized in that: The end of the buckle plate on the same side as the connecting end has mounting feet on both sides, and mounting feet have mounting holes.

10. A five-way tactile switch according to claim 6, characterized in that: A limiting opening is provided at the bottom of one end of the mounting base opposite to the mounting port, and a limiting plate is provided on the buckle plate extending into the limiting opening.

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