A toggle switch

Abstract

A toggle switch is disclosed. This invention solves the problems of unreliable transmission and easy breakage of the toggle lever in existing toggle switches. It includes a housing and a panel, and further includes: internal functional components housed within the housing for controlling circuit on / off; the internal functional components include a moving contact and a stationary contact; a rocker arm for driving the moving contact; and an actuating element, which includes a driving part connected to the rocker arm and used to drive the rocker arm to swing. The driving part extends laterally to form an operating section, and the panel has operating holes for the operating section to pass through. The advantages of this invention are that the actuating element, with its driving part extending laterally to form the operating section, increases the operating area and makes the actuating element more robust, facilitating reliable driving of the rocker arm. This invention also has the advantages of simple structure, convenient assembly, reliable transmission, and long service life.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a switch, specifically a toggle switch. Background Technology

[0002] A wall switch is an electrical switch installed on a wall to connect and disconnect circuits, controlling the on / off state of lights or household appliances. Currently, most wall switches on the market are button-type, meaning the circuit is connected or disconnected by pressing a button on the panel; their designs are largely uniform. Over time, buttons are prone to malfunction, exhibiting poor flexibility and unstable performance. Existing toggle switches typically feature a toggle lever, one end of which is directly connected to the moving contact, causing it to swing (equivalent to an integrated toggle lever structure in existing wall switches, or a toggle lever with an upward-extending actuating shaft passing through the panel). The other end passes outside the panel, facilitating manual operation. However, because the toggle lever is usually narrow, and the lever typically passes through the panel like a shaft, the swinging motion of the moving contact is unreliable, and the lever is easily accidentally activated to switch the switch. Furthermore, existing toggle levers are prone to breakage under external forces during handling, assembly, and use. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problems of unreliable transmission and easy breakage of the lever in existing toggle switches, this invention provides a toggle switch.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is: a toggle switch, including a housing and a panel, and further comprising:

[0005] An internal functional component, located within the housing, is used to control the on / off state of the circuit; the internal functional component includes a moving contact and a stationary contact.

[0006] The lever is used to drive the moving contact plate.

[0007] The actuating element includes a driving part, which is connected to the swing arm and used to drive the swing arm to swing. The driving part extends to both sides to form an operating part, and the panel is provided with an operating hole for the operating part to pass through.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, it also includes a connecting part, wherein the top of the driving part extends to both sides to form the connecting part, and the operating part is disposed on the connecting part.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the connecting part is provided with a connecting shaft, which is located on the panel and causes the toggle member to swing relative to the panel.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the panel is provided with a mounting plate, the mounting plate is provided with a mounting groove, and the connecting shaft is provided in the mounting groove so that the toggle member is oscillatingly connected to the panel.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the connecting part is located below the panel, and the connecting part is arc-shaped near the upper surface of the panel and covers the operating hole below the operating hole.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the driving part includes a driving foot, the end of the driving foot is provided with a guide slope, the outer surface of the driving foot is provided with a reinforcing rib, and there are two driving feet, which cooperate with each other to form a driving groove for driving the swing arm.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, it also includes an operating component, which is sleeved outside the operating part and used to drive the operating part to move.

[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the operating component is provided with a slot and a card slot, the operating part is provided with a card block, the operating part is arranged in a straight line and inserted into the insertion slot and connected to the card slot through the card block.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, the operating component is arranged in a straight line and extends to the edge of the panel, the operating part is provided with an elastic foot, and the locking block is provided on the elastic foot.

[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model, the upper surface of the panel is provided with a swing groove, the bottom of the operating member is provided with an arc-shaped part that matches the swing groove, and the arc-shaped part of the operating member is located above the operating hole and covers the operating hole.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that it incorporates a toggle element, with the driving part of the toggle element extending to both sides to form an operating part, increasing the operating area and making the toggle element more prominent, facilitating reliable driving of the swing arm. This utility model also has advantages such as simple structure, convenient assembly, reliable transmission, and long service life. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Appendix Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Appendix Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Appendix Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Appendix Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Appendix Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the toggle component in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Appendix Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the operating component in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] Appendix Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the operating component in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] In the diagram, 1. Housing; 2. Panel; 21. Mounting plate; 22. Mounting slot; 23. Operating hole; 24. Swing slot; 3. Internal functional components; 31. Moving contact piece; 32. Stationary contact piece; 4. Swing rod; 5. Actuator; 51. Drive unit; 511. Drive foot; 512. Guide slope; 513. Reinforcing rib; 514. Drive slot; 52. Operating unit; 53. Connecting unit; 54. Connecting shaft; 55. Locking block; 56. Elastic foot; 6. Operating component; 61. Slot; 62. Slot; 63. Arc-shaped part. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0027] Depend on Figure 1 Combination Figure 2-7 As shown, a toggle switch includes a housing 1 and a panel 2, and further includes:

[0028] An internal functional component 3 is located inside the housing 1 and is used to control the on / off state of the circuit; the internal functional component 3 includes a moving contact 31 and a stationary contact 32.

[0029] The lever 4 is used to drive the moving contact 31 to move;

[0030] The actuating element 5 includes a driving part 51 connected to the swing arm 4 and used to drive the swing arm 4 to swing. The driving part 51 extends to both sides to form an operating part 52. The panel 2 is provided with operating holes 23 for the operating part 52 to pass through. The advantages of this invention are that by providing an actuating element, and having the driving part of the actuating element extend to both sides to form the operating part, the operating area is increased. At the same time, the actuating element is made more robust, facilitating reliable driving of the swing arm. This invention also has the advantages of simple structure, convenient assembly, reliable transmission, and long service life.

[0031] This utility model also includes a connecting portion 53, which is formed by the top of the driving portion 51 extending to both sides. The operating portion 52 is disposed on the connecting portion 53. A connecting shaft 54 ​​is provided on the connecting portion 53, which is mounted on the panel 2 and causes the actuating member 5 to swing relative to the panel 2. More specifically, a mounting plate 21 is provided on the panel 2, and a mounting groove 22 is provided on the mounting plate 21. The connecting shaft 54 ​​is disposed in the mounting groove 22 and causes the actuating member 5 to swing in connection with the panel 2. This structure ensures reliable installation and fixation of the actuating member, simplifies the structure, and increases the contact area of ​​the operating portion, resulting in a higher actuating member and facilitating reliable driving of the swing arm.

[0032] The connecting part 53 is located below the panel 2, and the connecting part 53 is arc-shaped near the upper surface of the panel 2, covering the operating hole 23 below it. This prevents impurities from entering the housing through the operating hole, and the arc-shaped connecting part is more suitable for the swinging of the actuating component.

[0033] The drive unit 51 includes a drive foot 511, the end of which is provided with a guide slope 512. A reinforcing rib 513 is provided on the outer surface of the drive foot 511. There are two drive feet 511, which cooperate to form a drive groove 514 for driving the swing arm 4. The guide slope facilitates insertion and rotation of the electric swing arm, and the reinforcing rib increases the strength of the drive foot.

[0034] This utility model also includes an operating component 6, which is sleeved on the operating part 52 and used to drive the operating part 52 to move. Specifically, the operating component 6 is provided with a slot 61 and a groove 62, and the operating part 52 is provided with a locking block 55. The operating part 52 is arranged in a straight line and is inserted into the insertion slot 61 and connected to the groove 62 through the locking block 55. Specifically, the operating component 6 is arranged in a straight line and extends to the edge of the panel 2. The operating part 52 is provided with an elastic foot 56, and the locking block 55 is provided on the elastic foot 56. The design of the operating part facilitates the reliable driving of the actuating component to swing, and the overall strength of the product is high, making the actuating component less prone to breakage. The elastic foot facilitates a reliable connection with the operating component. When the locking block is inserted into the groove, the operating component is less likely to fall off, and the operating component vertically limits the actuating component, preventing it from falling off during installation.

[0035] The upper surface of the panel 2 is provided with a swing groove 24, and the bottom of the operating member 6 is provided with an arc-shaped portion 63 that matches the swing groove 24. The arc-shaped portion 63 of the operating member 6 is located above the operating hole 23 and covers the operating hole 23. This facilitates the swing of the operating member, allowing it to reliably fit against the panel, reducing friction and improving the overall aesthetics. The arc-shaped portion prevents impurities and foreign objects from entering the panel (housing) and affecting product performance.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0038] Please note to all technical personnel: Although this utility model has been described according to the specific embodiments above, the inventive concept of this utility model is not limited to this utility model. Any modification that utilizes the inventive concept will be included within the scope of protection of this utility model patent.

Claims

1. A toggle switch comprising a housing (1) and a faceplate (2), characterized in that: Also includes: An internal functional component (3) is located inside the housing (1) and is used to control the on / off state of the circuit; the internal functional component (3) includes a moving contact (31) and a stationary contact (32). The lever (4) is used to drive the moving contact piece (31) to move; The toggle (5) includes a drive part (51), which is connected to the swing arm (4) and is used to drive the swing arm (4) to swing. The drive part (51) extends to both sides to form an operation part (52). The panel (2) is provided with an operation hole (23) through which the operation part (52) passes.

2. A toggle switch according to claim 1, wherein It also includes a connecting part (53), the top of the driving part (51) extends to both sides to form the connecting part (53), and the operating part (52) is provided on the connecting part (53).

3. A toggle switch according to claim 2, wherein The connecting part (53) is provided with a connecting shaft (54), which is located on the panel (2) and causes the toggle member (5) to swing relative to the panel (2).

4. A toggle switch according to claim 3, wherein The panel (2) is provided with a mounting plate (21), the mounting plate (21) is provided with a mounting groove (22), and the connecting shaft (54) is provided in the mounting groove (22) so that the toggle member (5) is oscillatingly connected to the panel (2).

5. A toggle switch according to claim 2, wherein The connecting part (53) is located below the panel (2), and the connecting part (53) is arc-shaped near the upper surface of the panel (2) and blocks the operating hole (23) below the operating hole (23).

6. The toggle switch of claim 1, wherein The drive unit (51) includes a drive foot (511), the end of the drive foot (511) is provided with a guide slope (512), the outer surface of the drive foot (511) is provided with a reinforcing rib (513), there are two drive feet (511), and the two drive feet (511) cooperate with each other to form a drive groove (514) for driving the swing arm (4) to move.

7. A toggle switch according to claim 1, characterized in that... It also includes an operating element (6), which is sleeved on the outside of the operating part (52) and used to drive the operating part (52) to move.

8. A toggle switch according to claim 7, wherein The operating component (6) is provided with a slot (61) and a card slot (62), and the operating part (52) is provided with a card block (55). The operating part (52) is arranged in a straight line and is inserted into the insertion slot (61) and connected to the card slot (62) through the card block (55).

9. A toggle switch according to claim 8, wherein The operating component (6) is arranged in a straight line and extends to the edge of the panel (2). The operating part (52) is provided with an elastic foot (56), and the locking block (55) is provided on the elastic foot (56).

10. The toggle switch of claim 7, wherein The upper surface of the panel (2) is provided with a swing groove (24), and the bottom of the operating member (6) is provided with an arc-shaped part (63) that is adapted to the swing groove (24). The arc-shaped part (63) of the operating member (6) is located above the operating hole (23) and blocks the operating hole (23).

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