Air conditioner switch

Abstract

This application relates to the technical field of switches and discloses an air conditioner switch, which includes a housing, a handle rotatably connected to the housing, a circuit assembly inside the housing, an elastic element inside the housing, and a fixing block on the elastic element. The fixing block includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part, and a driving block on the handle. This application enables the first fixing part to drive the handle to an open state through the driving block, and the second fixing part to drive the handle to a closed state through the driving block. The first and second fixing parts can drive the driving block to rotate more smoothly, thus making it easier for people to switch the air conditioner switch state by the handle. At the same time, when the operator turns the handle, it first encounters the resistance of the fixing block and then the assistance of the fixing block. The resistance of the fixing block reduces the possibility of accidental operation, and the resistance of the fixing block makes the operator turn the handle more smoothly, thereby improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of switches, and in particular to an air conditioner switch. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, air conditioners have become an indispensable household appliance. The air conditioner switch is an important component of the air conditioning system, and its main function is to control the air conditioner's on / off state.

[0003] In related technologies, an air conditioner switch includes a housing, a handle rotatably connected to the housing, and a circuit assembly inside the housing. The handle is used to control the opening and closing of the circuit assembly.

[0004] When people switch the air conditioner on or off, they need to turn the handle to control the circuit components. Since the handle needs to overcome resistance when turning, it is quite strenuous and results in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to improve the problem that the handle of the air conditioner switch is inconvenient to turn, this application provides an air conditioner switch.

[0006] This application provides an air conditioner switch, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An air conditioner switch includes a housing with a handle rotatably connected to it. A circuit assembly is housed within the housing, and the handle controls the opening and closing of the circuit assembly. An elastic element is located within the housing, and a fixing block is mounted on the elastic element. The fixing block includes a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion. A driving block is mounted on the handle, and the elastic element drives the fixing block to move closer to the handle. When the handle is rotated, the driving block is positioned on the movement path of the first and second fixing portions. The first fixing portion drives the handle to an open state via the driving block, and the second fixing portion drives the handle to a closed state via the driving block.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when the handle is rotated, the drive block is located on the moving path of the first and second fixed parts. Due to the elastic element driving the fixed block to move towards the handle, the first fixed part can drive the handle to the open state through the drive block, and the second fixed part can drive the handle to the closed state through the drive block. The first and second fixed parts can drive the drive block to rotate more smoothly, making it easier for people to switch the air conditioner switch state by the handle. At the same time, when the operator rotates the handle, it first encounters the resistance of the fixed block and then the assistance of the fixed block. The resistance of the fixed block reduces the possibility of accidental operation by the operator, and the resistance of the fixed block makes the operator rotate the handle more smoothly, thereby improving the user experience.

[0009] Optionally, the first fixing part has a first inclined surface, and the second fixing part has a second inclined surface. The distance from the first inclined surface to the handle gradually decreases along the direction in which the handle switches from the closed state to the open state, and the distance from the second inclined surface to the handle gradually increases along the direction in which the handle switches from the closed state to the open state. When the handle switches to the closed state, the handle abuts against the second inclined surface. When the handle switches to the open state, the handle abuts against the first inclined surface.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, when the handle switches from the closed state to the open state, the handle first abuts against the second inclined surface. At this time, the handle drives the fixed block to move towards the elastic element, compressing the elastic element. Then the handle abuts against the first inclined surface, and the distance from the first inclined surface to the handle gradually decreases along the direction of the handle switching from the closed state to the open state. In addition, the elastic element drives the fixed block to move towards the handle, allowing the first inclined surface to drive the handle to rotate. This reduces the force applied to the handle by the operator, making it easier for the operator to rotate the handle and switch the handle state.

[0011] Optionally, the fixing block has a fixing groove, which is annular, and the elastic element is located inside the fixing groove.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic element is located in the fixed groove, which fixes the position of the elastic element and reduces the possibility of the elastic element shaking, thereby making the fixed block more stable in preventing the handle from rotating.

[0013] Optionally, the housing is provided with a fixing plate, the fixing block is provided with a locking block, and the fixing plate is provided with a locking slot for the locking block to be inserted. The locking slot extends along the direction of the fixing block near the elastic element. When the elastic element drives the fixing block to move, the locking block is slidably connected in the locking slot.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the slot extends along the direction of the fixed block towards the elastic element, and the slot can restrict the movement direction of the fixed block, so that the fixed block always moves in the direction of the fixed block towards or away from the handle, and the fixed block will not be deflected by the rotation of the handle.

[0015] Optionally, a third inclined surface is provided on the surface of the card block away from the handle, and the distance from the third inclined surface to the fixing block gradually decreases along the direction of the fixing block towards the elastic element. The third inclined surface is used to drive the card block to insert into the card slot.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, when the worker inserts the card block into the card slot, the distance from the third inclined surface to the fixed block gradually decreases along the direction of the fixed block towards the elastic element, so that the card block can be inserted into the card slot along the inclined direction of the third inclined surface, which provides convenience for the worker to assemble the air conditioner switch.

[0017] Optionally, the housing is provided with baffles, and there are two baffles. The two baffles are located on opposite sides of the elastic member. The fixing block is provided with a receiving groove, and the groove walls on opposite sides of the receiving groove are slidably connected to different baffles.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the groove walls on opposite sides of the receiving groove are slidably connected to different baffles, which allows the fixed block to move in a straight line, reducing the possibility of the fixed block rotating due to the pressure of the handle, thereby allowing the elastic element to better drive the fixed block to move.

[0019] Optionally, the housing is provided with a placement block, and the placement block has a placement hole through which the power supply line passes.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, and by opening placement holes on the placement block for power supply lines to pass through, the wires on the circuit components can be neatly organized and stored, reducing the occurrence of messy wire distribution and facilitating the subsequent assembly of the housing by the staff.

[0021] Optionally, the placement block is detachably connected to a fastener, the placement block has a limiting groove, the housing has a limiting block for inserting into the limiting groove, the housing has a through hole for inserting the fastener, and the placement block has a limiting hole for inserting the fastener; when the fastener is inserted into the limiting hole and the through hole, the placement block is fixed to the housing.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the housing is provided with a limiting block for inserting the limiting groove, so that the worker can align the through hole and the limiting hole by inserting the limiting groove into the limiting block, saving the worker time in aligning the through hole and the limiting hole and providing convenience for the worker to install fasteners.

[0023] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0024] 1. When the handle is turned, the drive block is located on the moving path of the first and second fixed parts. Due to the elastic element driving the fixed block to move closer to the handle, the first fixed part can drive the handle to the open state through the drive block, and the second fixed part can drive the handle to the closed state through the drive block. The first and second fixed parts can drive the drive block to rotate more smoothly, making it easier for people to switch the air conditioner on / off state by the handle. At the same time, when the operator turns the handle, they first encounter the resistance of the fixed block and then the assistance of the fixed block. The resistance of the fixed block reduces the possibility of accidental operation, and the resistance of the fixed block makes the operator turn the handle more smoothly, thereby improving the user experience.

[0025] 2. When the handle switches from the closed state to the open state, the handle first abuts against the second inclined surface. At this time, the handle drives the fixed block to move towards the elastic element, compressing the elastic element. Then the handle abuts against the first inclined surface, and the distance from the first inclined surface to the handle gradually decreases along the direction of the handle switching from the closed state to the open state. In addition, the elastic element drives the fixed block to move closer to the handle, allowing the first inclined surface to drive the handle to rotate. This reduces the force applied to the handle by the operator, making it easier for the operator to rotate the handle and switch the handle state. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a partially exploded view of an embodiment of the present application highlighting the fixing block and the elastic element;

[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partial sectional view along line AA;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram highlighting the third inclined surface in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A partial sectional view along line BB.

[0031] Reference numerals: 1. Housing; 11. Circuit assembly; 12. Elastic element; 13. Limiting block; 131. Through hole; 14. Protrusion; 15. Baffle; 16. Fixing plate; 161. Slot; 17. Placement block; 171. Placement hole; 172. Fastener; 173. Limiting groove; 174. Limiting hole; 2. Handle; 21. Drive block; 3. Fixing block; 31. First fixing part; 311. First inclined surface; 32. Second fixing part; 321. Second inclined surface; 33. Receiving groove; 34. Fixing groove; 35. Locking block; 351. Third inclined surface. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 This application will be described in further detail.

[0033] This embodiment discloses an air conditioner switch. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 An air conditioner switch includes a housing 1, with a handle 2 rotatably connected inside the housing 1, the handle 2 extending out of the outer surface of the housing 1. A circuit assembly 11 is fixedly connected inside the housing 1, and the handle 2 is used to control the opening and closing of the circuit assembly 11. When the handle 2 is in the open state, the circuit assemblies 11 are interconnected; when the handle 2 is in the closed state, the circuit assemblies 11 are disconnected.

[0034] Reference Figure 3 A drive block 21 is integrally formed on the handle 2. An elastic element 12, which is a spring, is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the housing 1. A fixing block 3 is fixedly connected to the end of the elastic element 12 away from the housing 1. The fixing block 3 includes a first fixing part 31 and a second fixing part 32, which are integrally formed, and the first fixing part 31 is disposed on one side of the second fixing part 32. The fixing block 3 is located between the elastic element 12 and the handle 2, and the elastic element 12 is used to drive the fixing block 3 to move towards the handle 2. That is, the elastic element 12 can drive the drive block 21 to move through the fixing block 3 to realize the rotation of the handle 2.

[0035] Reference Figure 3 A receiving groove 33 is formed on the surface of the fixing block 3 near the elastic member 12, and the receiving groove 33 extends along the direction from the elastic member 12 to the handle 2. An annular fixing groove 34 is formed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove 33, and the fixing groove 34 is for the elastic member 12 to be inserted. The two ends of the elastic member 12 abut against the bottom wall of the fixing groove 34 and the inner surface of the housing 1, respectively. A protrusion 14 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the housing 1, and the protrusion 14 extends toward the handle 2, and the elastic member 12 is sleeved on the protrusion 14.

[0036] Reference Figure 3 Two baffles 15 are fixedly connected to the inner surface of the housing 1. The baffles 15 are located between the groove wall of the receiving groove 33 and the elastic member 12, and each baffle 15 is located on opposite sides of the elastic member 12. The surfaces of the two baffles 15 away from the elastic member 12 abut against the groove walls on opposite sides of the receiving groove 33.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 Two fixing plates 16 are fixedly connected to the inner surface of the housing 1. The two fixing plates 16 abut against the outer surfaces of opposite sides of the fixing block 3. A slot 161 is formed on the surface of the fixing plate 16 near the fixing block 3, and the slot 161 extends along the direction of the fixing block 3 near the elastic member 12. A receiving groove 33 extends through to opposite sides of the fixing block 3 to facilitate the installation of the fixing block 3 between the two fixing plates 16 and to allow the two baffles 15 to be located within the receiving groove 33.

[0038] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4Each of the two opposite surfaces of the fixing block 3 has a locking block 35 fixedly connected to it. The locking block 35 is cylindrical and can be inserted into the locking slot 161. A third inclined surface 351 is formed on the surface of the locking block 3 away from the handle 2. The distance from the third inclined surface 351 to the fixing block 3 gradually decreases along the direction of the fixing block 3 towards the elastic member 12. When the operator installs the fixing block 3 on the fixing plate 16, the operator inserts the locking blocks 35 on the opposite sides of the fixing block 3 into the corresponding locking slots 161 along the third inclined surface 351.

[0039] Reference Figure 3 The first fixing part 31 has a first inclined surface 311 on its surface near the handle 2, and the second fixing part 32 has a second inclined surface 321 on its surface near the handle 2. The distance from the first inclined surface 311 to the handle 2 gradually decreases along the direction of the handle 2 from the closed state to the open state, and the distance from the second inclined surface 321 to the handle 2 gradually increases along the direction of the handle 2 from the closed state to the open state. The first inclined surface 311 and the second inclined surface 321 intersect.

[0040] Reference Figure 3 When the handle 2 switches from the closed state to the open state, the drive block 21 first abuts against the second inclined surface 321. At this time, the drive block 21 drives the fixed block 3 to move towards the elastic element 12, compressing the elastic element 12. Then the drive block 21 abuts against the first inclined surface 311, and the first inclined surface 311 drives the drive block 21 to rotate, making it easier for the operator to turn the handle 2, thereby realizing the switching of the state of the handle 2.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 A placement block 17 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the housing 1, and the placement block 17 is located on the side of the circuit assembly 11 away from the handle 2. A placement hole 171 is formed on the surface of the placement block 17 near the circuit assembly 11, and the placement hole 171 is used to store the wire. A fastener 172, which is a bolt, is detachably connected to the placement block 17 and is used to fix the placement block 17 and the housing 1.

[0042] Reference Figure 5A limiting groove 173 is formed on the surface of the placement block 17 near the housing 1. Two limiting grooves 173 are formed, located at opposite ends of the placement block 17 along the width direction of the housing 1. A limiting hole 174 is formed on the bottom wall of the limiting groove 173 for fastener 172 to be inserted. Two limiting blocks 13 are fixedly connected to the inner surface of the housing 1, each limiting block 13 being inserted into its corresponding limiting groove 173. Two through holes 131 are formed on the housing 1 for fastener 172 to be inserted. The two through holes 131 pass through the corresponding limiting blocks 13. The fasteners 172 are threadedly connected to the walls of the limiting holes 174 and the through holes 131. When the limiting block 13 is inserted into the limiting groove 173, the fastener 172 is threadedly connected to the limiting holes 174 and the through holes 131, thus fixing the placement block 17 to the housing 1.

[0043] The implementation principle of an air conditioner switch in this application embodiment is as follows: When the operator switches the handle 2 from the closed state to the open state, the drive block 21 first abuts against the second inclined surface 321. At this time, the drive block 21 drives the fixed block 3 to move towards the elastic member 12, so that the elastic member 12 is compressed. Then the drive block 21 abuts against the first inclined surface 311, and the first inclined surface 311 drives the drive block 21 to rotate until the air conditioner switch is turned on.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first," "second," "third," and similar terms used in this application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. The terms "an" or "a" and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms "comprising" or "including" and similar terms mean that the elements or objects preceding "comprising" or "including" encompass the elements or objects listed following "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. "Above," "below," "left," "right," etc., are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the design concept of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An air conditioner switch, comprising a housing (1), a handle (2) rotatably connected to the housing (1), a circuit assembly (11) disposed within the housing (1), and the handle (2) used to control the opening and closing of the circuit assembly (11), characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with an elastic element (12), and the elastic element (12) is provided with a fixing block (3). The fixing block (3) includes a first fixing part (31) and a second fixing part (32). The handle (2) is provided with a driving block (21). The elastic element (12) is used to drive the fixing block (3) to move towards the handle (2). When the handle (2) rotates, the driving block (21) is located on the moving path of the first fixing part (31) and the second fixing part (32). The first fixing part (31) is used to drive the handle (2) to the open state through the driving block (21), and the second fixing part (32) is used to drive the handle (2) to the closed state through the driving block (21).

2. An air conditioner switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fixing part (31) has a first inclined surface (311), and the second fixing part (32) has a second inclined surface (321). The distance from the first inclined surface (311) to the handle (2) gradually decreases along the direction of the handle (2) from the closed state to the open state, and the distance from the second inclined surface (321) to the handle (2) gradually increases along the direction of the handle (2) from the closed state to the open state. When the handle (2) is switched to the closed state, the handle (2) abuts against the second inclined surface (321). When the handle (2) is switched to the open state, the handle (2) abuts against the first inclined surface (311).

3. An air conditioner switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing block (3) has a fixing groove (34) which is ring-shaped, and the elastic element (12) is located in the fixing groove (34).

4. An air conditioner switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with a fixing plate (16), and the fixing block (3) is provided with a locking block (35). The fixing plate (16) is provided with a slot (161) for the locking block (35) to be inserted. The slot (161) extends along the direction of the fixing block (3) close to the elastic member (12). When the elastic member (12) drives the fixing block (3) to move, the locking block (35) is slidably connected in the slot (161).

5. An air conditioner switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: The card block (35) has a third inclined surface (351) on its surface away from the handle (2). The distance from the third inclined surface (351) to the fixing block (3) gradually decreases along the direction of the fixing block (3) towards the elastic member (12). The third inclined surface (351) is used to drive the card block (35) to insert into the card slot (161).

6. An air conditioner switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with baffles (15), and there are two baffles (15). The two baffles (15) are located on opposite sides of the elastic member (12). The fixing block (3) is provided with a receiving groove (33), and the groove walls on opposite sides of the receiving groove (33) are slidably connected to different baffles (15).

7. An air conditioner switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with a placement block (17), and a placement hole (171) is provided on the placement block (17), through which the power supply line passes.

8. An air conditioner switch according to claim 7, characterized in that: Fasteners (172) are detachably connected to the placement block (17). A limiting groove (173) is provided on the placement block (17). A limiting block (13) for inserting into the limiting groove (173) is provided on the housing (1). A through hole (131) for inserting the fastener (172) is provided on the housing (1). A limiting hole (174) for inserting the fastener (172) is provided on the placement block (17). When the fastener (172) is inserted into the limiting hole (174) and the through hole (131), the placement block (17) is fixed on the housing (1).

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