A five-way switch

Abstract

This utility model discloses a five-way switch, including a housing, a control component, and switching elements. The housing includes a mounting base. The control component is located on the upper part of the mounting base and includes a swing block, a lever, and a pressing lever. The swing block is hinged to the mounting base and can swing back and forth. The lever is hinged to the swing block and can swing left and right, allowing the lever to swing relative to the mounting base in four directions (back, front, left, and right). The lever has contact parts in each of the four directions. The lever has an axially penetrating cavity. The pressing lever is inserted into the lever and swings with it, while also moving up and down relative to the mounting base. The swing block has a through hole for the lower end of the pressing lever to pass through. Switching elements are located inside the housing at positions corresponding to each contact part and the lower end of the pressing lever. When the lever swings, it contacts the corresponding switching element through the contact part in the corresponding direction. When the pressing lever is pressed down, it contacts the switching element below it. This five-way switch has significant advantages in simplifying the structure, reducing costs, improving performance, and achieving miniaturization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of electrical switch technology, specifically relating to a five-way switch. Background Technology

[0002] Five-way switches, as multi-dimensional input devices, are widely used in motorcycles, home appliances, industrial control equipment, and smart wearable devices because they can operate in five directions: forward, backward, left, right, and center. Especially in motorcycle applications, the five-way switch, as a core component of instrument operation, provides the driver with a fast and precise interactive experience, significantly improving driving safety and convenience. Existing five-way switch designs often employ complex mechanical structures and numerous components to achieve multi-directional control. While these designs meet the basic functional requirements of a five-way switch, the large number of components and dispersed structure result in a large overall size, complex assembly processes, and high production costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a five-way switch with a reasonable structure, which simplifies the structure by optimizing the control component structure.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model provides a five-way switch, including a housing, a control component, and switching elements. The housing includes a mounting base. The control component is located on the upper part of the mounting base and includes a swing block, a lever, and a pressing lever. The swing block is hinged to the mounting base and can swing back and forth. The lever is hinged to the swing block and can swing left and right, so that the lever can swing relative to the mounting base in four directions (back, front, left, and right). The lever has contact parts in each of the four directions. The lever has an axially penetrating cavity. The pressing lever is inserted into the lever and swings with it, while also moving up and down relative to the mounting base. The swing block has a through hole for the lower end of the pressing lever to pass through. The switching elements are located inside the housing at positions corresponding to each contact part and the lower end of the pressing lever. When the lever swings, it contacts the corresponding switching element through the contact part in the corresponding direction. When the pressing lever is pressed down, it contacts the switching element below it.

[0006] Preferably, an elastic element is fitted onto the pressing rod, and the elastic element provides an upward restoring force to the pressing rod.

[0007] Preferably, the lever sidewall is provided with a limiting sliding hole, the pressing rod is provided with a limiting rod, the limiting rod passes through the limiting sliding hole, and the limiting rod slides up and down within the limiting sliding hole when the pressing rod moves up and down relative to the lever.

[0008] Preferably, a circuit board is fixed inside the housing, and the switching element is disposed on the circuit board.

[0009] Preferably, the circuit board is equipped with LED beads, and the upper part of the mounting base is equipped with a light guide component, the light guide component having a light guide column extending to the LED beads.

[0010] Preferably, the circuit board is mounted on the lower side of the mounting base; the light guide component includes an annular portion surrounding the control component, the light guide post is fixedly connected to the annular portion and protrudes downward, and the mounting base has a vertically penetrating positioning hole at the corresponding position of each lamp bead, and the light guide post is inserted into the positioning hole.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting base has a mounting cavity at its lower part, and the mounting cavity has an opening at its lower end, through which the circuit board is inserted into the mounting cavity; the housing includes a bottom cover, which is fixed to the opening and forms a blocking and limiting effect on the circuit board.

[0012] Preferably, the lower end of the lever is a hollow hemispherical structure with an open lower end, the swing block is located inside the hemispherical structure, and the pressing part is located at the lower edge of the hemispherical structure.

[0013] Preferably, the swing block has a first hinge portion on the left and right sides, a second hinge portion on the front and rear sides, a connecting plate one protruding into the hemispherical structure on the mounting base, a third hinge portion on the connecting plate one that forms a hinged engagement with the first hinge portion, a connecting plate two on the inner wall of the hemispherical structure, and a fourth hinge portion on the connecting plate two that forms a hinged engagement with the second hinge portion; one of the first hinge portion and the third hinge portion is a hinge shaft, and the other is a hinge hole; one of the second hinge portion and the fourth hinge portion is a hinge shaft, and the other is a hinge hole.

[0014] Preferably, the housing further includes a light-diffusing cover, which covers the outside of the light guide component; the light-diffusing cover has a through-hole for the upper end of the lever to pass through.

[0015] Preferably, the upper port of the through hole has a flared structure; the lower end of the pressing rod is hemispherical.

[0016] The positive effects of this invention are as follows: The five-way switch structure is optimized. The control components include a swing block, a lever, and a pressing lever. The swing block is hinged to the mounting base to achieve a forward and backward swinging function. The lever is hinged to the swing block to ensure flexible swinging in the left and right directions. Simultaneously, the pressing lever is installed inside the lever, allowing it to swing with the lever and also independently perform up and down pressing operations. This design integrates the swing block, lever, and pressing lever, reducing the number of parts in the control components, simplifying the structure, and making assembly more convenient. Furthermore, the reduction in the number of parts and the improvement in assembly efficiency directly reduce production costs while enhancing structural stability, achieving a dual optimization of performance and cost. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art are briefly introduced below. Similar elements or parts in the drawings are generally identified by similar reference numerals. The elements or parts in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the five-way switch in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the five-way switch in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the swing block in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lever structure in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a top view of the five-way switch in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 For along Figure 5 A sectional view cut along line AA.

[0024] The reference numerals in the figure are as follows: 1. Housing; 11. Mounting base; 111. Positioning hole; 112. Mounting cavity; 113. Connecting plate one; 1130. Third hinge part; 12. Bottom cover; 13. Light diffuser; 130. Through channel; 2. Control component; 21. Swing block; 210. Through hole; 211. First hinge part; 212. Second hinge part; 22. Toggle lever; 220. Hemispherical structure; 221. Pressing part; 222. Limiting sliding hole; 223. Connecting plate two; 2230. Fourth hinge part; 23. Pressing rod; 232. Limiting rod; 3. Switching element; 30. Circuit board; 31. Lamp bead; 4. Light guide component; 41. Light guide column; 42. Annular part. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains.

[0027] The five-way switch structure of this utility model embodiment is as follows: Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it includes a housing 1, a control component 2, and a switching element 3; the switching element 3 can be an existing micro switch, tactile switch, or conductive rubber switch, preferably a waterproof switch; the housing 1 includes a mounting base 11; the control component 2 is located on the upper part of the mounting base 11, and includes a swing block 21, a lever 22, and a pressing lever 23. The swing block 21 is hinged to the mounting base 11 and can swing back and forth, and the lever 22 is hinged to the swing block 21 and can swing left and right, thereby enabling the lever 22 to swing relative to the mounting base 11 in four directions: front, back, left, and right. A pressing part 221 is provided on the lever 22 in each of the four directions (front, back, left, and right); the lever 22 has an axially penetrating cavity, and the pressing lever 23 is inserted into the lever 22 and swings with the lever 22. The lever 21 is movable up and down relative to the mounting base 11. It is provided with a through hole 210 for the lower end of the pressing rod 23 to pass through. The housing 1 is provided with the switching element 3 at the position corresponding to each contact part 221 and the lower end of the pressing rod 23. In actual operation, a lateral force can be applied to the upper end of the pressing rod 23 to drive the lever 22 to swing. When the lever 22 swings, it contacts the corresponding switching element 3 through the contact part 221 in the corresponding direction. After the force applied to the lever 22 is removed, the lever 22 can be reset by the reverse elastic force provided by the switching element 3. When the pressing rod 23 is pressed, it contacts the switching element 3 below it. After the downward pressure applied to the pressing rod 23 is removed, the pressing rod 23 can be reset by the reverse elastic force provided by the switching element 3. Figure 1 In the XYZ three-dimensional coordinate system shown, the X-axis points in the front-back direction, the Y-axis points in the left-right direction, and the Z-axis points in the up-down direction.

[0028] This embodiment optimizes the structure of the five-way switch. The control component 2 includes a swing block 21, a lever 22, and a pressing lever 23. The swing block 21 is hinged to the mounting base 11 to achieve a forward and backward swinging function. The lever 22 is hinged to the swing block 21 to ensure that it can swing flexibly in the left and right directions. At the same time, the pressing lever 23 is installed inside the lever 22, which can swing with the lever 22 and can also independently achieve up and down pressing operation. This design integrates the swing block 21, lever 22, and pressing lever 23, reducing the number of parts in the control component, simplifying the structure, and making the assembly process more convenient. Moreover, the reduction in the number of parts and the improvement in assembly efficiency directly reduce production costs, while enhancing the stability of the structure, achieving a dual optimization of performance and cost.

[0029] Furthermore, an elastic element (not shown in the figure) is fitted on the pressing rod 23. The elastic element provides an upward restoring force to the pressing rod 23. The setting of the elastic element allows the pressing rod 23 to return to its initial position in a timely manner after the downward pressure applied to it is released. For example, the elastic element can be a helical spring, and its upper and lower ends can respectively abut against the pressing rod 23 and the lever 22.

[0030] See Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, a limiting sliding hole 222 is provided on the side wall of the lever 22, and a limiting rod 232 is provided on the pressing rod 23. The limiting rod 232 passes through the limiting sliding hole 222. When the pressing rod 23 moves up and down relative to the lever 22, the limiting rod 232 slides up and down within the limiting sliding hole 222. The cooperation between the limiting rod 232 and the limiting sliding hole 222 can guide the movement of the pressing rod 23 on the lever 22, preventing the pressing rod 23 from rotating relative to the lever 22. Moreover, when the pressing rod 23 moves upward to the initial position, the limiting rod 232 abuts against the upper end of the limiting sliding hole 222 to stop and limit the movement.

[0031] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the installation of the switching element 3 on the housing 1, multiple switching elements 3 are arranged on the circuit board 30 to form a module, and then the circuit board 30 is fixed to the housing 1 to fix the switching element 3.

[0032] Furthermore, to enhance the light indication function, LED beads 31 are mounted on the circuit board 30, and a light guide component 4 is mounted on the upper part of the mounting base 11. The light guide component 4 has a light guide post 41 extending to the LED beads 31. The arrangement of the light guide post 41 optimizes the light transmission path, reduces light loss and scattering, and enables the light emitted by the LED beads 31 to be efficiently transmitted to the light guide component 4 and radiated outward. Moreover, integrating the LED beads 31 onto the circuit board 30 facilitates assembly. The number of LED beads 31 can be set as needed, preferably 2 to 4.

[0033] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the circuit board 30 is mounted on the lower side of the mounting base 11; the light guide component 4 includes an annular portion 42 surrounding the control component 2, and the light guide post 41 is fixedly connected to the annular portion 42 and protrudes downward. The mounting base 11 has vertically penetrating positioning holes 111 at corresponding positions of each lamp bead 31. The light guide post 41 is inserted into the positioning holes 111, thus ensuring precise alignment between the light guide post 41 and the lamp bead 31, avoiding deviations in light transmission. Moreover, the cooperation between the light guide post 41 and the positioning holes 111 also ensures a stable connection between the light guide component 4 and the mounting base 11, enhancing the stability of the structure. In addition, the annular portion 42 surrounds the control component 2, so that when the lamp bead 31 emits light, the light is transmitted to the annular portion 42, forming a light ring around the control component 2 to enhance the light indication effect.

[0034] See Figure 6 As shown, to better accommodate the installation of the circuit board 30, a mounting cavity 112 is provided at the lower part of the mounting base 11. The mounting cavity 112 has an opening at its lower end, through which the circuit board 30 is inserted into the mounting cavity 112. The housing 1 also includes a bottom cover 12, which is fixed to the opening and forms a blocking and limiting effect on the circuit board 30. The bottom cover 12 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 11 and blocks the circuit board 30 to ensure the stability of the circuit board 30 in the mounting cavity 112. The wires connected to the circuit board 30 can be led out through the wire holes on the bottom cover 12. To enhance the protective performance, a sealant layer can be provided on the underside of the circuit board to provide more comprehensive protection for the circuit board.

[0035] like Figure 6 As shown, in order to make the structure more compact, the lower end of the lever 22 is a hollow hemispherical structure 220 with an open lower end. The swing block 21 is located inside the hemispherical structure 220. The hollow design of the hemispherical structure 220 provides installation space for the swing block 21, which cleverly utilizes the internal space at the lower end of the lever 22, avoids additional structural occupation, and thus significantly reduces the volume of the overall structure, achieving a compact design. The contact part 221 is located at the lower edge of the hemispherical structure 220 to correspond to the installation position of the switch element 3.

[0036] Furthermore, combined with Figures 2 to 4 and Figure 6As shown, the swing block 21 has a first hinge portion 211 on the left and right sides, and a second hinge portion 212 on the front and rear sides. The mounting base 11 has a connecting plate 113 protruding into the hemispherical structure 220. The connecting plate 113 has a third hinge portion 1130 that forms a hinged engagement with the first hinge portion 211. The inner wall of the hemispherical structure 220 has a connecting plate 223, which has a fourth hinge portion 2230 that forms a hinged engagement with the second hinge portion 212. In this embodiment, the first hinge portion 211 and the second hinge portion 212 are both hinge shafts, and the third hinge portion 1130 and the fourth hinge portion 2230 are hinge holes. In actual operation, other engagement methods can also be used: for example, the first hinge portion 211 can be set as a hinge hole, and the third hinge portion 2130 and the fourth hinge portion 2230 can be fitted with the first hinge portion 211. The third hinge portion 1130 is set as a hinge shaft, the second hinge portion 212 is set as a hinge hole, and the fourth hinge portion 1130 that mates with it is set as a hinge shaft; or, the first hinge portion 211 is set as a hinge shaft, the third hinge portion 1130 that mates with the first hinge portion 211 is set as a hinge shaft, the second hinge portion 212 is set as a hinge shaft, and the fourth hinge portion 1130 that mates with the second hinge portion 212 is set as a hinge hole; in the above structure, the first hinge portion 211 and the third hinge portion 1130 form a hinge inside the hemispherical structure 220, and the second hinge portion 212 and the fourth hinge portion 2230 also form a hinge inside the hemispherical structure 220, which optimizes the compactness of the overall structure. Moreover, in this design scheme, the lever 22 is flexibly swinging in four directions through the combination of double hinge structures, ensuring the functionality of the overall structure.

[0037] In further implementation schemes, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the housing 1 also includes a light diffuser 13, which covers the outside of the light guide component 4. The light diffuser 13 can be fixedly connected to the mounting base 11 or to the light guide component 4. The light diffuser 13 serves two purposes: first, it protects the internal light guide component 4; second, it scatters and homogenizes the light emitted by the light guide component 4, avoiding uneven light distribution or obvious light spots, thereby improving the aesthetics of the lighting effect. The light diffuser 13 has a through-channel 130 for the upper end of the lever 22 to pass through, ensuring the normal movement and function of the lever 22.

[0038] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, in order to prevent the lower end of the pressing rod 23 from interfering with the swing block 21 when the pressing rod 23 swings relative to the swing block 21 with the lever 22, thus affecting the flexibility of the action, the upper port of the through hole 210 is further designed as a flared structure. The flared structure can increase the diameter of the upper port of the through hole 210, providing more space for the movement of the pressing rod 23. The lower end of the pressing rod 23 is designed as a hemispherical shape to avoid jamming that may be caused by the sharp edge of the lower end of the pressing rod 23.

[0039] For those skilled in the art, other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations. However, these obvious variations or modifications derived from the essential spirit of this invention still fall within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A five-way switch, comprising a housing (1), a control assembly (2), and a switching element (3); said housing (1) includes a mounting base (11); characterized in that, The control component (2) is located on the upper part of the mounting base (11), and includes a swing block (21), a lever (22), and a pressing lever (23). The swing block (21) is hinged to the mounting base (11) in a back-and-forth swing manner, and the lever (22) is hinged to the swing block (21) in a left-and-right swing manner, so that the lever (22) can swing relative to the mounting base (11) in four directions (back, front, left, and right). The lever (22) is provided with a pressing part (221) in each of the four directions. The lever (22) has an axial through cavity, and the pressing lever (23) is inserted into it. The switch element (3) is installed inside the lever (22) and swings with the lever (22), and can move up and down relative to the mounting base (11). The swing block (21) is provided with a through hole (210) for the lower end of the pressing rod (23) to pass through. The switch element (3) is provided in the housing (1) at the position corresponding to each contact part (221) and the lower end of the pressing rod (23). When the lever (22) swings, it contacts the corresponding switch element (3) through the contact part (221) in the corresponding direction. When the pressing rod (23) is pressed down, it contacts the switch element (3) below it.

2. The five-way switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, An elastic element is fitted onto the pressing rod (23), which provides an upward restoring force to the pressing rod (23).

3. The five-way switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lever (22) has a limiting sliding hole (222) on its side wall, and the pressing rod (23) has a limiting rod (232). The limiting rod (232) passes through the limiting sliding hole (222). When the pressing rod (23) moves up and down relative to the lever (22), the limiting rod (232) slides up and down in the limiting sliding hole (222).

4. The five-way switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, A circuit board (30) is fixed inside the housing (1), and the switching element (3) is disposed on the circuit board (30).

5. The five-way switch according to claim 4, characterized in that, The circuit board (30) is equipped with LED beads (31), and the upper part of the mounting base (11) is equipped with a light guide component (4), the light guide component (4) having a light guide post (41) extending to the LED beads (31).

6. The five-way switch according to claim 5, characterized in that, The circuit board (30) is mounted on the lower side of the mounting base (11); the light guide component (4) includes an annular portion (42) surrounding the control component (2), the light guide post (41) is fixedly connected to the annular portion (42) and protrudes downward, the mounting base (11) has a positioning hole (111) that runs vertically through each lamp bead (31) at the corresponding position, and the light guide post (41) is inserted into the positioning hole (111).

7. The five-way switch according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting base (11) has a mounting cavity (112) at its lower part, and the mounting cavity (112) has an opening at its lower end. The circuit board (30) is inserted into the mounting cavity (112) through the opening. The housing (1) includes a bottom cover (12), which is fixed to the opening and forms a blocking and limiting position on the circuit board (30).

8. The five-way switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the lever (22) is a hollow hemispherical structure (220) with an open lower end. The swing block (21) is located inside the hemispherical structure (220). The pressing part (221) is located at the lower edge of the hemispherical structure (220).

9. The five-way switch according to claim 8, characterized in that, The swing block (21) has a first hinge portion (211) on the left and right sides, and a second hinge portion (212) on the front and rear sides. The mounting base (11) has a connecting plate (113) protruding into the hemispherical structure (220). The connecting plate (113) has a third hinge portion (1130) that forms a hinged fit with the first hinge portion (211). The inner wall of the hemispherical structure (220) has a connecting plate (223). The connecting plate (223) has a fourth hinge portion (2230) that forms a hinged fit with the second hinge portion (212). One of the first hinge portion (211) and the third hinge portion (1130) is a hinge shaft, and the other is a hinge hole. One of the second hinge portion (212) and the fourth hinge portion (2230) is a hinge shaft, and the other is a hinge hole.

10. The five-way switch according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing (1) further includes a light distribution cover (13), which covers the outside of the light guide component (4); the light distribution cover (13) has a through-hole (130) through which the upper end of the lever (22) passes.

11. The five-way switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the through hole (210) is flared; the lower end of the pressing rod (23) is hemispherical.

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