A telescopic touch knob structure

By designing a telescopic touch knob structure, the problem of the oven knob having only one function was solved. The knob can be extended and retracted and can be operated by touch, which improves the convenience and cleanliness of the oven.

CN224384169UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19GUANGDONG ATLAN ELECTRONICS APPLIANCE MFG

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG ATLAN ELECTRONICS APPLIANCE MFG
Filing Date
2025-06-25
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing oven knobs have limited functionality, lacking extendable and touchscreen displays, making them inconvenient to operate and difficult to clean, thus impacting the user experience.

Method used

Design a telescopic touch knob structure, including a display knob assembly, a telescopic encoder assembly, and a column groove shell. By connecting the display knob assembly and the telescopic encoder assembly, the extension and retraction of the knob and touch operation are realized. Combined with the touch display panel and the glass frame, a push-button touch integrated effect is formed.

Benefits of technology

The knob offers diverse functions, is easy to operate, has a smooth appearance that is easy to clean, and enhances the oven's user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a telescopic touch knob structure, including display knob assembly, telescopic encoding assembly and post slot shell, telescopic encoding assembly installs in the post slot of display knob assembly, display knob assembly is located at the slot mouth department of post slot, display knob assembly with telescopic encoding assembly is connected together, telescopic encoding assembly includes encoder back cover, press elastic ware and encoder respectively installed in the both sides of encoder back cover, display knob assembly includes knob cylinder shell, and the both sides of cylinder cavity of knob cylinder shell are equipped with glass frame and knob base respectively, and the glass frame with knob base is equipped with the display board support and touch display board installed together between, and the frame ring of glass frame is installed with touch button glass. Advantageous effect lies in: realize the effect of press elastic touch integration, and the function is diversified, satisfies the diversification habit of people's operation household appliance, and the cleaning is convenient, and the use experience is better.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical accessories, and in particular to a telescopic touch knob structure. Background Technology

[0002] As a common kitchen appliance, ovens are widely used around the world. With the continuous improvement of people's living standards and the increasing demand for healthy eating, ovens are becoming more and more popular and sought after. From the perspective of oven manufacturers, they are also willing to meet people's requirements for oven performance and provide products with improved performance. At the same time, they provide practical help to realize people's ideal of a more modern and contemporary kitchen.

[0003] Existing ovens have many shortcomings in terms of user experience. For example, the structure controlled by the press knob does not have a telescopic function. The knob cannot be retracted into the instrument panel, resulting in insufficient surface flatness and difficulty in cleaning. The press knob or telescopic knob does not have a touch screen and cannot display functions such as temperature. When adjusting the temperature, setting, and timer with the knob, it is necessary to use the left and right buttons. The single function of the knob makes it inconvenient to use in practice and greatly affects the user experience of the oven. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a telescopic touch knob structure to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0005] This utility model achieves the above objectives through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A telescopic touch knob structure includes a display knob assembly, a telescopic encoder assembly, and a column groove housing. The telescopic encoder assembly is installed in the column groove of the display knob assembly. The display knob assembly is located at the groove opening of the column groove. The display knob assembly and the telescopic encoder assembly are connected together.

[0007] The telescopic encoder assembly includes an encoder rear cover, a pusher and an encoder respectively installed on both sides of the encoder rear cover;

[0008] The display knob assembly includes a knob housing, with a glass frame and a knob base respectively provided on both sides of the cylinder cavity of the knob housing. A display panel bracket and a touch display panel are installed together between the glass frame and the knob base, and a touch button glass is installed inside the frame of the glass frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the encoder rear cover is provided with a rear cover groove and a presser fixing bracket on both sides respectively. One end of the presser is fixed to the presser fixing bracket. The rear cover groove is provided with a cover groove clip. The encoder is provided with an encoder clip hole. The cover groove clip is engaged in the encoder clip hole.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer side of the knob base is provided with a base outer slot, and the glass frame is provided with a frame clip head, which is engaged in the base outer slot.

[0011] Furthermore, the touch display panel is provided with a board card hole, and the display panel bracket is provided with a bracket clip head, which is engaged in the board card hole.

[0012] Furthermore, a rotation limiting hole is provided at the center of the knob base, and a base hole insert is provided on the outer edge of the rotation limiting hole. An encoder slot is provided on the rotating body of the encoder, and the base hole insert is engaged in the encoder slot.

[0013] Furthermore, the rotating body is provided with a limiting groove, and the wall of the limiting hole of the rotating body is provided with an inner limiting rib, which is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0014] Furthermore, one end of the pusher is fixed to the groove shell by a shell fixing screw.

[0015] Furthermore, the inner wall of the knob housing is provided with a base stop protrusion and a frame stop protrusion.

[0016] The beneficial effects are as follows: The telescopic touch knob structure described in this utility model can not only realize touch operation through the display knob assembly, but also form a smooth and stable telescopic knob structure, realize the protrusion of the knob, realize the effect of pressing and touching in one, diversify functions, meet the diverse habits of people operating household appliances, and is easy to clean, with a better user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the telescopic touch knob structure described in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the display knob assembly of the telescopic touch knob structure described in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the telescopic encoder assembly of the telescopic touch knob structure described in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the column groove shell of the telescopic touch knob structure described in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of structure A of the telescopic touch knob structure described in this utility model.

[0022] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0023] 1. Display knob assembly, 11. Glass frame, 111. Frame clip, 12. Knob base, 121. Clip inside base hole, 122. Outer base slot, 123. Inner hole limiting rib, 13. Knob cylinder shell, 131. Base stop protrusion, 132. Frame stop protrusion, 14. Display panel bracket, 141. Bracket clip, 15. Touch display panel, 151. Board clip hole, 16. Touch button glass; 2. Telescopic encoder assembly, 21. Encoder back cover, 211. Clip inside cover slot, 212. Press spring fixing bracket, 22. Press spring, 23. Encoder, 231. Encoder slot, 232. Encoder clip hole, 233. Limiting groove; 3. Column groove shell, 31. Shell fixing screw. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.

[0025] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 5 The telescopic touch knob structure provided in this embodiment will be further described as follows:

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1 This utility model provides a telescopic touch knob structure, including a display knob assembly 1, a telescopic encoder assembly 2, and a column groove shell 3. The telescopic encoder assembly 2 is installed in the column groove of the display knob assembly 1. The display knob assembly 1 is located at the opening of the column groove. The display knob assembly 1 and the telescopic encoder assembly 2 are connected together. When the display knob assembly 1 and the telescopic encoder assembly 2 are pressed, the display knob assembly 1 can extend out of the column groove. When pressed again, it can be reset and retracted into the column groove, thus realizing the telescopic function of the display knob assembly 1. Combined with the touch display function of the display knob assembly 1, it achieves the knob effect of integrated press and touch control.

[0027] Reference Figure 4 The telescopic encoder assembly 2 includes an encoder back cover 21, a spring mechanism 22 and an encoder 23 respectively installed on both sides of the encoder back cover 21. The spring mechanism 22 is the main telescopic component of the telescopic touch knob structure. It can alternately extend and retract by pressing. It is widely used in cabinet structures. Its internal guide groove, spring and spring column structure are common structures. No further limitation is made on its internal structure and connection method.

[0028] Reference Figure 3The display knob assembly 1 includes a knob housing 13. A glass frame 11 and a knob base 12 are respectively provided on both sides of the cylinder cavity of the knob housing 13. A display panel bracket 14 and a touch display panel 15 are installed together between the glass frame 11 and the knob base 12. A touch button glass 16 is installed in the frame ring of the glass frame 11. The touch button glass 16 is embedded in the frame of the glass frame 11 for easy touch and display.

[0029] like Figures 1-5 As shown, embodiments of this utility model also disclose the following more optimized specific structures:

[0030] The encoder rear cover 21 has a rear cover groove and a spring clip fixing bracket 212 on both sides. One end of the spring clip 22 is fixed to the spring clip fixing bracket 212. The spring clip fixing bracket 212 is a cylindrical frame that is fixed to the spring clip 22 by screws. The rear cover groove has a cover groove clip 211. The encoder 23 has an encoder clip hole 232. The cover groove clip 211 is clipped into the encoder clip hole 232 to realize the installation of the encoder 23 on the encoder rear cover 21.

[0031] The outer side of the knob base 12 is provided with a base outer slot 122, and the glass frame 11 is provided with a frame clip 111. The frame clip 111 is clipped into the base outer slot 122 to realize the assembly of the knob base 12 and the glass frame 11.

[0032] The touch display panel 15 is provided with a board slot hole 151, and the display panel bracket 14 is provided with a bracket clip head 141. The bracket clip head 141 is inserted into the board slot hole 151 to realize the assembly of the display panel bracket 14 and the touch display panel 15.

[0033] A rotation limiting hole is provided at the center of the knob base 12. A base hole inlet clip 121 is provided on the outer edge of the rotation limiting hole. An encoder slot 231 is provided on the rotating body of the encoder 23. The base hole inlet clip 121 is inserted into the encoder slot 231 to realize the quick assembly of the display knob assembly 1 and the telescopic encoder assembly 2.

[0034] The rotating body is provided with a limiting groove 233, and the wall of the limiting hole of the rotating body is provided with an inner limiting rib 123. The inner limiting rib 123 is inserted into the limiting groove 233 to realize the limiting when assembling the display knob assembly 1 and the telescopic encoder assembly 2, and to facilitate the alignment and locking of the base hole clip 121 and the encoder slot 231.

[0035] One end of the pusher 22 is fixed to the column groove shell 3 by the shell fixing screw 31, thereby fixing the telescopic coding assembly 2 in the column groove.

[0036] The inner wall of the knob housing 13 is provided with a base stop protrusion 131 and a frame stop protrusion 132, which are used to internally limit and stop the knob base 12 and the glass frame 11 respectively. The outer ring diameter of the display panel bracket 14 and the touch display panel 15 is smaller than the outer ring diameter of the glass frame 11 to avoid them from blocking the frame clip 111.

[0037] like Figures 1-5 The telescopic touch knob structure shown is mainly used in ovens or other knob-controlled appliances. It can be embedded in the appliance so that the outer side of the knob structure is flush with the outer side of the appliance, keeping the front side flat. When needed, it can not only be operated by touch through the display knob assembly 1, but also by pressing the display knob assembly 1 to drive the telescopic encoder assembly 2 to extend and retract, so that the display knob assembly 1 extends out of the column groove shell 3, forming a smooth and stable telescopic knob structure, realizing the protrusion of the knob, thus having the function of a knob, realizing the effect of pressing and touching in one, with diversified functions to meet people's diverse habits of operating household appliances.

[0038] 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 this utility model as claimed.

Claims

1. A telescopic touch knob structure, characterized in that: It includes a display knob assembly (1), a telescopic encoder assembly (2), and a column groove housing (3). The telescopic encoder assembly (2) is installed in the column groove of the display knob assembly (1). The display knob assembly (1) is located at the opening of the column groove. The display knob assembly (1) and the telescopic encoder assembly (2) are connected together. The telescopic encoder assembly (2) includes an encoder rear cover (21), a pusher (22) and an encoder (23) respectively installed on both sides of the encoder rear cover (21); The display knob assembly (1) includes a knob housing (13). A glass frame (11) and a knob base (12) are respectively provided on both sides of the cylinder cavity of the knob housing (13). A display panel bracket (14) and a touch display panel (15) are installed together between the glass frame (11) and the knob base (12). A touch button glass (16) is installed in the frame ring of the glass frame (11).

2. The telescopic touch knob structure according to claim 1, wherein: The encoder rear cover (21) has a rear cover groove and a presser fixing bracket (212) on both sides respectively. One end of the presser (22) is fixed in the presser fixing bracket (212). The rear cover groove is provided with a cover groove clip (211). The encoder (23) is provided with an encoder clip hole (232). The cover groove clip (211) is clipped into the encoder clip hole (232).

3. The telescoping touch knob structure of claim 1, wherein: The outer side of the knob base (12) is provided with a base outer slot (122), and the glass frame (11) is provided with a frame clip (111), which is clipped into the base outer slot (122).

4. The telescoping touch knob structure of claim 1, wherein: The touch display panel (15) is provided with a board card hole (151), and the display panel bracket (14) is provided with a bracket head (141), which is engaged in the board card hole (151).

5. The telescopic touch knob structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knob base (12) is provided with a rotation limiting hole at the center. The outer edge of the rotation limiting hole is provided with a base hole insert (121). The encoder (23) is provided with an encoder slot (231) on its rotating body. The base hole insert (121) is inserted into the encoder slot (231).

6. The telescopic touch knob structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating body is provided with a limiting groove (233), and the wall of the limiting hole of the rotating body is provided with an inner limiting rib (123), which is inserted into the limiting groove (233).

7. The telescoping touch knob structure of claim 1, wherein: One end of the pusher (22) is fixed to the groove shell (3) by a shell fixing screw (31).

8. The telescoping touch knob structure of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the knob housing (13) is provided with a base stop protrusion (131) and a frame stop protrusion (132).