Menu knob with push roller and portable power supply device

By introducing a push-button roller and Hall chip signal transmission scheme into portable power supply devices, the problems of crowded device layout and wear caused by traditional buttons are solved, and the device's compactness and waterproof performance are improved.

CN224385490UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19WUHAN GUIDE SENSMART TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN GUIDE SENSMART TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-19
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional portable power supply devices rely on multiple physical buttons for menu interaction, resulting in a crowded device panel layout, affecting structural compactness, and mechanical buttons are prone to wear and tear, leading to poor contact.

Method used

It adopts a menu knob with a press-type scroll wheel. By rotating the scroll wheel, the magnetic field changes and works with the Hall chip to achieve signal transmission. The independent button design is eliminated, and contactless signal transmission is adopted.

🎯Benefits of technology

It achieves a compact equipment structure, prevents poor contact caused by wear of mechanical buttons, improves production efficiency, and has waterproof performance to prevent liquid or impurities from seeping in and causing short circuits.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to menu knob technical field, concretely is a kind of menu knob and portable power supply equipment with press type roller, it include: roller, sealing groove, hand feeling adjustment sealing ring, shell component, transmission component, press component and sealing component.The roller of the menu knob and portable power supply equipment with press type roller of the application is changed through rotation, the magnetic field change of magnet, then realizes signal transmission with Hall chip cooperation, to reach menu selection, without designing multiple independent key, so that the overall space requirement of present scheme is smaller, the overall structure compactness of guarantee, easy to install, improve production efficiency;Through Hall scheme, for non-contact signal transmission, more easily realize waterproof requirement, high reliability, prevent mechanical key long-term use due to abrasion and lead to poor contact, and effectively prevent, key gap easy to penetrate liquid or impurities and lead to circuit short circuit or functional failure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of menu knob technology, specifically a menu knob with a push-button roller and a portable power supply device. Background Technology

[0002] With the intelligent development of portable power supply devices (such as power banks, outdoor energy storage devices, rechargeable tools, etc.), their functions are becoming increasingly complex. Users need to adjust various parameters (such as output power, charging mode, device status display, etc.) through the menu system. Traditional menu interaction solutions mainly rely on physical button combinations to achieve selection and confirmation functions.

[0003] To enable multi-level menu operation, devices typically need to have multiple independent buttons (such as "up / down / left / right" directional keys, "confirm / return" keys, etc.). This design results in a crowded device panel layout. Especially in miniaturized devices (such as handheld power supplies), dense buttons can significantly compress the space of other functional modules (such as displays and interfaces), affecting the overall structural compactness. Moreover, mechanical buttons are prone to wear and tear and poor contact after long-term use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a menu knob with a push-button roller and a portable power supply device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A menu knob with a push-to-roll wheel includes:

[0007] The roller has a mounting hole recessed along its central axis;

[0008] The outer casing component is located on the outside of the roller and is used to cover the roller;

[0009] The transmission component is inserted into the mounting hole and rotates with the roller. When the roller is pressed, the transmission component moves with the roller.

[0010] The pressing component is located at the end of the transmission component away from the roller. It presses the roller in the radial direction of the roller, and the roller drives the transmission component to press down on the pressing component.

[0011] Preferably, the outer casing component includes a roller cover and a decorative cover, the decorative cover engaging with the roller cover and covering the roller.

[0012] Preferably, the decorative cover has a hollow structure, and the roller cover has a groove at the position of the corresponding roller. One end of the roller is located in the groove, and the other end extends out through the hollow structure of the decorative cover.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the roller is provided with a column, the bottom of the column is provided with a magnet groove, a magnet is provided in the magnet groove, and a Hall chip is provided at the end of the roller cover away from the magnet and at the position corresponding to the magnet.

[0014] Preferably, a sealing groove is provided in the middle of the column, and a tactile adjustment sealing ring is embedded in the sealing groove. One end of the tactile adjustment sealing ring contacts the roller cover, and the other end contacts the roller cover pressure plate.

[0015] Preferably, a roller cover pressure plate is provided at the position of the corresponding feel adjustment sealing ring of the decorative cover. The roller cover pressure plate is located between the decorative cover and the roller. A through hole is provided on the roller cover pressure plate, and a threaded groove is provided at the position of the corresponding through hole of the roller cover.

[0016] Preferably, the transmission component includes a bearing and a shaft. The bearing is installed at the end of the roller away from the tactile adjustment seal, one end of the shaft is installed inside the bearing, and the other end is connected to the pressing component.

[0017] Preferably, the pressing component includes a button contact, which is located at the end of the shaft away from the roller. A button spring is sleeved on the button contact for resetting the button contact. A through hole is provided on the button contact, and a threaded groove is provided at the corresponding position of the through hole on the shaft.

[0018] Preferably, a first sealing gasket is provided between the shaft and the button contact, a sealing pressure plate is provided between the first sealing gasket and the button contact, a second sealing gasket is provided at the end of the roller cover away from the decorative cover, and the Hall chip is located between the roller cover and the second sealing gasket.

[0019] Preferably, the sealing gasket has a set of through holes three, the sealing pressure plate has multiple sets of through holes four, and a set of through holes four is aligned with the through holes three, and the roller cover has a threaded groove three at the position of the corresponding through hole four.

[0020] A portable power supply device includes the aforementioned menu knob with a push-button roller.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] 1. The roller of this utility model changes the magnetic field of the magnet by rotating, and then works with the Hall chip to realize signal transmission, thereby achieving menu selection. There is no need to design multiple independent buttons, which makes the overall space requirement of this solution smaller, ensuring the overall structure is compact, easy to install, and improving production efficiency.

[0023] 2. This utility model uses the Hall effect scheme for contactless signal transmission, which prevents poor contact caused by wear and tear of mechanical buttons over long-term use. It is also easier to meet waterproof requirements, has high reliability, and effectively prevents short circuits or functional failures caused by liquids or impurities seeping into the button gaps. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

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

[0027] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the roller.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention in its complete state.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Decorative cover; 2. Roller cover pressure plate; 3. Magnet; 4. Tactile adjustment sealing ring; 5. Roller; 51. Column; 52. Mounting hole; 6. Roller cover; 7. Second sealing gasket; 8. Bearing; 9. Shaft; 10. First sealing gasket; 11. Sealing pressure plate; 12. Button contact; 13. Button spring; 14. Sealing groove; 15. Magnet groove; 16. Hall effect chip. Detailed Implementation

[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0032] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this application provides a menu knob with a press-type roller, including: a roller 5, one end of which is provided with a column 51, and the other end of which has a mounting hole 52 recessed along the central axis; a housing component, which is provided on the outside of the roller 5 and is used to cover the roller 5; a transmission component, which is inserted into the mounting hole 52 and is rotatably connected to the roller 5, and when the roller 5 is pressed, the transmission component moves with the roller 5; and a pressing component, which is provided at the end of the transmission component away from the roller 5, and presses the roller 5 in the radial direction of the roller 5, and the roller 5 drives the transmission component to press down the pressing component.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 1 as well as Figure 3As shown, the outer casing includes a roller cover 6 and a decorative cover 1. The decorative cover 1 is engaged with the roller cover 6 and covers the roller 5. The roller cover 6 is fastened into the whole machine by means of left and right ear fastening.

[0034] The decorative cover 1 and the roller cover 6 are interlocked for easy disassembly, and the interlocking opening mechanism of the left and right ears ensures that the entire buckle assembly is not easy to slide and loosen due to accidental contact, drops or impacts.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 1 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the decorative cover 1 has a hollow structure, and the roller cover 6 has a groove at the position of the roller 5. One end of the roller 5 is located in the groove, and the other end extends out through the hollow structure of the decorative cover 1.

[0036] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, a column 51 is provided at the bottom of the roller 5, and a magnet groove 15 is provided at the bottom of the column 51. A magnet 3 is provided in the magnet groove 15. A Hall chip 16 is provided at the end of the roller cover 6 away from the magnet 3 and at the position corresponding to the magnet 3. A sealing groove 14 is provided in the middle of the column 51. A tactile adjustment sealing ring 4 is embedded in the sealing groove 14. One end of the tactile adjustment sealing ring 4 contacts the roller cover 6, and the other end contacts the roller cover pressure plate 2.

[0037] By rotating the roller 5, the magnet 3 is driven to rotate. At this time, the magnetic field generated by the magnet 3 changes, which in turn transmits a signal to the Hall chip to realize the menu selection function. The sealing ring 4 is adjusted by touch to contact the roller cover 6 and the roller cover pressure plate 2 to further seal the device and prevent liquid from seeping into the Hall chip 16.

[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 1 as well as Figure 3 As shown, a roller cover pressure plate 2 is provided at the position of the corresponding feel adjustment sealing ring 4 of the decorative cover 1. The roller cover pressure plate 2 is located between the decorative cover 1 and the roller 5. A through hole is provided on the roller cover pressure plate 2, and a threaded groove is provided at the position of the corresponding through hole of the roller cover 6.

[0039] Align the through hole 1 on the roller cover pressure plate 2 with the threaded groove 1 on the roller cover 6, and fix and lock the roller cover pressure plate 2 with screws. Adjust the damping of the roller 5 rotation by adjusting the compression of the sealing ring 4 by hand.

[0040] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the transmission component includes a bearing 8 and a shaft 9. The bearing 8 is installed at the end of the roller 5 away from the hand feel adjustment sealing ring 4. One end of the shaft 9 is installed inside the bearing 8, and the other end is connected to the pressing component.

[0041] A locking block is provided at the end of shaft 9, which passes through bearing 8 and locks it in place.

[0042] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the pressing component includes a button contact 12, which is located at the end of the shaft 9 away from the roller 5. A button spring 13 is sleeved on the button contact 12 for resetting the button contact 12. A through hole 2 is provided on the button contact 12, and a threaded groove 2 is provided at the corresponding position of the through hole 2 on the shaft 9.

[0043] Specifically, such as Figure 1 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the sealing component includes a first sealing gasket 10, which is disposed between the shaft 9 and the button contact 12. A sealing pressure plate 11 is disposed between the first sealing gasket 10 and the button contact 12. A second sealing gasket 7 is disposed at the end of the roller cover 6 away from the decorative cover 1. The Hall chip 16 is located between the roller cover 6 and the second sealing gasket 7. A set of through holes 3 is provided on the first sealing gasket 10, and multiple sets of through holes 4 are provided on the sealing pressure plate 11. A set of through holes 4 is aligned with the through holes 3.

[0044] Place the roller 5 into the roller cover 6, pass the shaft 9 through the roller cover 6 and fasten it onto the bearing 8, then put the first sealing gasket 10 on the shaft 9, press the first sealing gasket 10 with the sealing pressure plate 11, then put the button contact 12 on the end face of the shaft 9, and fix and lock it by passing the screw through the through hole two and cooperating with the threaded groove two, and then put the button spring 13 on the button contact 12.

[0045] By screwing through the through holes three and four and engaging with the threaded groove three on the roller cover 6, the first sealing gasket 10 and the sealing pressure plate 11 are fixed and locked. The first sealing gasket 10 seals the top of the roller cover 6. By setting the second sealing gasket 7 on the contact surface of the roller cover 6 on the whole machine, the device is sealed to the whole machine, which further increases the sealing effect of the device and seals the Hall chip 16 to ensure stable signal transmission.

[0046] A portable power supply device includes the aforementioned menu knob with a push-button roller.

[0047] The portable power supply device has a button inside. The pressing component is located above the button. When the roller 5 is pressed in the radial direction, the roller 5 drives the transmission component to press the pressing component in the axial direction of the roller 5, thereby driving the pressing component to press the button.

[0048] The specific details of this plan are as follows:

[0049] First, install the bearing 8 inside the roller 5. Then, install the magnet 3 into the Hall chip 16 using waterproof adhesive. Next, fit the tactile adjustment sealing ring 4 into the sealing groove 14. Then, place the roller 5 into the roller cover 6. Pass the shaft 9 through the roller cover 6 and fasten it onto the bearing 8. Then, put the first sealing gasket 10 onto the shaft 9 and press it down with the sealing pressure plate 11. Then, fit the button contact 12 onto the end face of the shaft 9 and fix it by passing a screw through the through hole two and engaging with the threaded groove two. Then, fit the button spring 13 onto the button contact 12 and connect the through hole one on the roller cover pressure plate 2 to the... Align the threaded grooves on the roller cover 6 and secure the roller cover pressure plate 2 with screws. At this time, the damping of the roller 5 rotation can be adjusted by feeling the compression of the sealing ring 4. Then, place the second sealing gasket 7 on the whole machine housing and install the roller cover 6 into the whole machine. The second sealing gasket 7 can be pressed onto the surface of the roller cover 6 and adhered to the roller cover 6 with screws to ensure its sealing. At this time, the Hall chip 16 is located between the roller cover 6 and the second sealing gasket 7, and the button is located directly below the button contact 12, which can also seal and waterproof the Hall chip 16. Finally, snap the decorative cover 1 onto the roller cover 6.

[0050] In use, this device uses a Hall chip 16 facing a magnet 3. Rotating the roller 5 causes the magnet 3 to rotate, changing its magnetic field and transmitting a signal to the Hall chip to enable menu selection. The button is located directly below the button contact 12. When the roller 5 is pressed, it moves the button contact 12 downwards via the shaft 9, pressing the button to confirm the menu. When the button is deactivated, the button spring 13 returns to its original position. This design eliminates the need for multiple independent buttons, resulting in a smaller overall space requirement, a compact structure, easy installation, and improved production efficiency. The device seals one end of the roller 5 with a first sealing gasket 10 and the other end with a tactile adjustment sealing ring 4. The Hall chip 16 is separated from the magnet 3 and sealed by a second sealing gasket 7, isolating the roller 5 from the pressing component and the second sealing gasket 7. Menu selection is controlled via contactless signal transmission, effectively preventing poor contact due to wear from mechanical buttons over time and preventing short circuits or malfunctions caused by liquids or impurities seeping into the button gaps.

[0051] Those skilled in the art should understand that the discussion of any of the above embodiments is merely exemplary; within the framework of this invention, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of the different aspects of this invention as described above, which are not provided in the details for the sake of brevity.

[0052] This utility model is intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A menu knob with a push-button scroll wheel, characterized in that, include: Roller (5), the roller (5) has a mounting hole (52) recessed along the central axis; A housing component is disposed on the outside of the roller (5) for covering the roller (5); The transmission component is inserted into the mounting hole (52) and rotatably connected to the roller (5). When the roller (5) is pressed, the transmission component moves with the roller (5). The pressing component is located at the end of the transmission component away from the roller (5) and presses the roller (5) in the radial direction. The roller (5) drives the transmission component to press down the pressing component.

2. The menu knob with a push roller according to claim 1, characterized in that The outer casing component includes a roller cover (6) and a decorative cover (1), wherein the decorative cover (1) is engaged with the roller cover (6) and covers the roller (5).

3. The menu knob with a push roller according to claim 2, characterized in that The decorative cover (1) has a hollow structure. The roller cover (6) has a groove at the position corresponding to the roller (5). One end of the roller (5) is located in the groove, and the other end extends out through the hollow structure of the decorative cover (1).

4. The menu knob with a push roller according to claim 3, characterized in that The bottom of the roller (5) is provided with a column (51), and a magnet groove (15) is provided at the bottom of the column (51). A magnet (3) is provided in the magnet groove (15). The roller cover (6) is located away from the outer surface of the magnet (3) and a Hall chip (16) is provided at the position corresponding to the magnet (3).

5. The menu knob with a push roller according to claim 4, characterized in that The column (51) has a sealing groove (14), and a hand-feel adjustment sealing ring (4) is embedded in the sealing groove (14). One end of the hand-feel adjustment sealing ring (4) is in contact with the roller cover (6), and the other end is in contact with the roller cover pressure plate (2).

6. The menu knob with a push roller according to claim 5, characterized in that The decorative cover (1) is provided with a roller cover pressure plate (2) at the position corresponding to the feel adjustment sealing ring (4), and the roller cover pressure plate (2) is located between the decorative cover (1) and the roller (5).

7. The menu knob with a push roller according to claim 5, characterized in that The transmission component includes a bearing (8) and a shaft (9). The bearing (8) is installed at one end of the roller (5) away from the feel adjustment seal (4). One end of the shaft (9) is installed inside the bearing (8), and the other end is connected to the pressing component.

8. The menu knob with a push roller according to claim 7, characterized in that The pressing component includes a button contact (12), which is located at one end of the shaft (9) away from the roller (5). A button spring (13) is sleeved on the button contact (12) for resetting the button contact (12).

9. The menu knob with a push roller according to claim 8, characterized in that A first sealing gasket (10) is provided between the shaft (9) and the button contact (12), and a sealing pressure plate (11) is provided between the first sealing gasket (10) and the button contact (12). A second sealing gasket (7) is provided at the end of the roller cover (6) away from the decorative cover (1), and the Hall chip (16) is located between the roller cover (6) and the second sealing gasket (7).

10. A portable power supply device characterized by comprising: Includes a menu knob with a push-to-turn wheel as described in any one of claims 1-9.