A modular switch structure
The modular switch structure enables rapid assembly and disassembly through snap-fit technology, solving the problems of limited functionality and high maintenance costs of traditional switches, and improving installation efficiency and product stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NEXUS ELECTRICAL (JIAXING) LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Traditional switches have limited functionality, making it difficult to meet diverse electricity needs. Their appearance is not flexible enough to match different decoration styles, and they are costly to maintain and cumbersome to operate.
It adopts a modular switch structure, which is fixed by the slot on the connecting plate on the back of the panel and the block on the switch module. The modular design allows for quick assembly and disassembly. Only the damaged module needs to be replaced, which reduces maintenance costs and difficulty.
It improves installation efficiency, reduces maintenance costs and difficulty, ensures product quality stability and reliability, and reduces design and manufacturing complexity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of electrical equipment technology, and more specifically relates to a modular switch structure. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional switches have many inconveniences in terms of function and installation. In terms of function, traditional switches are limited and can only achieve simple on / off control, which is difficult to meet diverse power needs. For example, they cannot flexibly adapt to the control requirements of different types of electrical appliances. Once it is necessary to change the function or add a new function module, it is often necessary to replace the entire switch panel, which is cumbersome and costly. Moreover, traditional switches lack variability in appearance and are difficult to match with different decoration styles, failing to meet users' pursuit of aesthetics and personalization. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a modular switch structure that offers high installation efficiency and requires only the replacement of damaged switch modules, thus reducing maintenance costs and complexity.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a modular switch structure, including a panel, on the back of which several switch modules with different functions are detachably connected, the several switch modules are arranged side by side, the back of the panel is provided with connecting plates located at both ends of the switch modules, the connecting plates are provided with several slots corresponding to the switch modules, the slots are elastic, and the ends of the switch modules are provided with corresponding slot blocks.
[0005] Furthermore, the connecting plate includes a support plate and a retaining plate, and the retaining plate and the support plate are elastically connected. The support plate is connected to the panel, the switch module is in contact with the surface of the support plate, the retaining plate is located on the side of the support plate away from the switch module, and a protrusion extends from the retaining plate toward the side of the switch module, forming a groove between the protrusion and the support plate.
[0006] Furthermore, the card plate is provided with clearance grooves corresponding to the protrusions.
[0007] Furthermore, the cavity is provided with reinforcing ribs.
[0008] Furthermore, the protrusion is provided with a first disassembly groove, and the disassembly groove extends to the card plate, and the card block is provided with a second disassembly groove corresponding to the first disassembly groove.
[0009] Furthermore, the support plate is provided with a connecting through hole, and a fixing screw is provided on the connecting through hole, and the fixing screw is threadedly connected to the panel.
[0010] Furthermore, the support plate is provided with a plurality of positioning posts, and the back of the panel is provided with positioning holes corresponding to the positioning posts.
[0011] Furthermore, two limiting plates are provided on the back of the panel, and the two limiting plates are respectively located on both sides of several switch modules.
[0012] Furthermore, the panel is provided with switch holes corresponding to the switch actuators on the switch module.
[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: the locking and fixing of the switching module is achieved by the slot on the connecting plate on the back of the panel and the locking block on the switch module, and no tools are needed during installation. Different functional modules can be combined in a short time, which is highly efficient. The modular splicing not only ensures the stability of the connection between the switch modules, but also enables quick and convenient assembly and disassembly. If a switch module is damaged, only the damaged switch module needs to be replaced, instead of replacing the whole switch as in traditional switches, which reduces maintenance costs and difficulty. Standardized module production reduces the complexity and errors in the design and manufacturing process, and reduces R&D costs and quality control costs. Each module can be independently inspected and optimized to ensure that the quality of the final product is more stable and reliable. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of the modular switch of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the modular switch of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the panel in the modular switch of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting plate in the modular switch of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the switch module in the modular switch of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit structure between the switch module and the connecting plate in the modular switch of this utility model.
[0020] Reference numerals: Panel 1; Switch module 2; Connecting plate 3; Locking block 4; Support plate 5; Locking plate 6; Protrusion 7; Clear slot 8; Reinforcing rib 9; First disassembly slot 10; Second disassembly slot 11; Through hole 12; Positioning post 13; Limiting plate 14; Switch hole 15; Positioning hole 16. Detailed Implementation
[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "horizontal (X)", "longitudinal (Y)", "vertical (Z)", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this utility model.
[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features. Thus, the use of "first" and "second" to define a feature may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "several" or "a number" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0023] Reference Figures 1 to 6 The present invention will be further described below.
[0024] A modular switch structure includes a panel 1. Several switch modules 2 with different functions are detachably connected to the back of the panel 1. The switch modules 2 are arranged side by side. The back of the panel 1 is provided with connecting plates 3 located at both ends of the switch modules 2. Several slots corresponding to the switch modules 2 are provided on the connecting plates 3. The slots are elastic. The ends of the switch modules 2 are provided with corresponding locking blocks 4.
[0025] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the switch module 2 is secured by the slot on the connecting plate 3 on the back of panel 1 and the locking block 4 on the switch module 2. Installation requires no tools, allowing for quick and efficient combination of different functional modules. Modular assembly ensures the stability of the connection between switch modules 2 while enabling rapid and convenient assembly and disassembly. If a switch module 2 is damaged, only the damaged module 2 needs to be replaced, unlike traditional switches which require complete replacement, thus reducing maintenance costs and complexity. Standardized module production reduces complexity and errors in the design and manufacturing process, lowering R&D and quality control costs. Each module can undergo independent quality testing and optimization, ensuring a more stable and reliable final product quality.
[0026] like Figure 4As shown, in this preferred embodiment, the connecting plate 3 includes a support plate 5 and a retaining plate 6, and the retaining plate 6 and the support plate 5 are elastically connected. The support plate 5 is connected to the panel 1, the switch module 2 is in contact with the surface of the support plate 5, the retaining plate 6 is located on the side of the support plate 5 away from the switch module, and a protrusion 7 extends from the side of the retaining plate 6 toward the switch module 2, forming a groove between the protrusion 7 and the support plate 5.
[0027] like Figure 4 As shown in this example, preferably, the card plate 6 is provided with a clearance groove 8 corresponding to the protrusion 7.
[0028] like Figure 4 As shown in this example, preferably, the recessed groove 8 is provided with reinforcing ribs 9.
[0029] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in this preferred embodiment, the protrusion 7 is provided with a first disassembly groove 10, and the first disassembly groove 10 extends to the card plate 6, and the card block 4 is provided with a second disassembly groove 11 corresponding to the first disassembly groove 10.
[0030] Specifically, after installing the switch module 2, the first disassembly groove 10 and the second disassembly groove 11 form a large disassembly groove. When disassembling the switch module 2, a pry bar with a flat end (similar to a flathead screwdriver) is used. One side of the pry bar contacts the bottom surface of the first disassembly groove 10, and its end contacts the bottom surface of the second disassembly groove 11. The lever principle is used to pry the outer shell of the switch module 2, causing the slot to deform. The locking block 4 on the switch module 2 comes out of the slot, and the switch module 2 can be removed from the panel 1.
[0031] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in this example, preferably, the support plate 5 is provided with a connecting through hole 12, and a fixing screw is provided on the connecting through hole 12, and the fixing screw is threadedly connected to the panel 1.
[0032] like Figure 4 As shown in this example, preferably, the support plate 5 is provided with a plurality of positioning posts 13, and the back of the panel 1 is provided with positioning holes 16 corresponding to the positioning posts 13.
[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, in this example, preferably, two limiting plates 14 are provided on the back of the panel 1, and the two limiting plates 14 are respectively located on both sides of a plurality of switch modules 2.
[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, in this preferred embodiment, the panel 1 is provided with a switch hole 15 corresponding to the switch actuator on the switch module 2, so that the switch actuator of the switch module 2 is exposed on the panel 1.
[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A modular switch structure, characterized in that: The device includes a panel, on the back of which several switch modules with different functions are detachably connected. The switch modules are arranged side by side. The back of the panel has connecting plates located at both ends of the switch modules. The connecting plates have several slots corresponding to the switch modules. The slots are elastic. The ends of the switch modules have corresponding blocks for the slots.
2. The modular switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting plate includes a support plate and a retaining plate, and the retaining plate and the support plate are elastically connected. The support plate is connected to the panel, the switch module is in contact with the surface of the support plate, the retaining plate is located on the side of the support plate away from the switch module, and a protrusion extends from the retaining plate toward the side of the switch module, forming a groove between the protrusion and the support plate.
3. The modular switch structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The card plate is provided with corresponding protrusions and clearance slots.
4. The modular switch structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cavity is equipped with reinforcing ribs.
5. The modular switch structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The protrusion is provided with a first disassembly groove, which extends to the card plate, and the card block is provided with a second disassembly groove corresponding to the first disassembly groove.
6. The modular switch structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support plate is provided with a connecting through hole, and a fixing screw is provided on the connecting through hole. The fixing screw is threadedly connected to the panel.
7. The modular switch structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support plate is provided with a number of positioning posts, and the back of the panel is provided with positioning holes corresponding to the positioning posts.
8. The modular switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two limiting plates are provided on the back of the panel, and the two limiting plates are respectively located on both sides of several switch modules.
9. The modular switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel is provided with switch holes for the switch actuators on the corresponding switch modules.