An integrated rotary knob switch

Abstract

This utility model discloses an integrated rotary switch, including a housing, a toggle block fixed to the housing, pressing against a toggle mounting base, a toggle on the toggle mounting base, a pressing track and a position track on the bottom of the toggle mounting base, a first pressure rod inside the housing, a first conductive rubber post on the conductive rubber, a second conductive rubber post on the conductive rubber, and a rotary block on the second conductive rubber post. The rotary block is fixedly installed on the inner shell of the rotary switch. A position block is fixedly connected to the inner shell of the rotary switch, and a rotary switch is rotatably mounted on the position block. A rotating block is connected below the rotary switch, and a position grid is provided on the rotating block. A sub-circuit board is provided on the rotary block, and a photoelectric sensor is provided on the sub-circuit board. The rotary switch of this utility model can realize rotation, toggle, and pressing, thereby realizing multiple functions, and the parts occupy little space, which can be widely used in the field of automotive interior switches.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive switches, and in particular to an integrated rotary switch. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of automotive interiors and the increasing competition in the automotive industry, the quality requirements for interiors are also rising. Not only are high-quality interior structures required, but costs must also be kept low to gain a competitive edge in the market. Similarly, automotive interior switches must be aesthetically pleasing, easy to operate, and cost-effective. This necessitates the integration of switches, enabling multiple adjustment levels and functions through a single switch, while ensuring a good tactile feel and improving the customer experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated rotary switch that achieves multiple gear adjustment functions through a single switch structure, thereby reducing the cost of the switch.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: an integrated rotary switch, including a housing, a base mounted on the housing, a main circuit board set on the base, and conductive rubber set above the main circuit board; a toggle block fixed on the housing, pressing against a toggle fixing seat, a toggle button set on the toggle fixing seat, a pressing track and a gear track set at the bottom of the toggle fixing seat, a first pressing rod that cooperates with the pressing track set inside the housing, a first conductive rubber post that cooperates with the first pressing rod set on the conductive rubber, and the bottom of the first pressing rod resting on the first conductive rubber post; a gear pin that cooperates with the gear track set inside the housing, and a push-out spring set below the gear pin;

[0005] A second conductive rubber post is provided on the conductive rubber, and a knob pressing block is provided on the second conductive rubber post. The knob pressing block is fixedly installed on the inner shell of the knob. A gear block is fixedly connected to the inner shell of the knob, and a knob is rotatably installed on the gear block. A rotating block is connected below the knob, and a gear grid is provided on the rotating block. A sub-circuit board is provided on the knob pressing block, and a photoelectric sensor that cooperates with the gear grid is provided on the sub-circuit board.

[0006] To achieve a smooth gear shifting feel, the inner ring of the gear shift block is provided with a ring of gear shift teeth, and the knob is provided with a gear shift spring that engages with the gear shift teeth.

[0007] To further improve the gear shift feel, the gear shift spring includes a U-shaped shift part that engages with the shift teeth and elastic support parts that extend from the U-shaped shift part to both sides.

[0008] To reduce rotational friction, improve the smoothness of rotation, and extend the service life of parts, a rotary bearing is provided between the knob and the inner shell of the knob, and the rotary bearing is supported above and below the gear block.

[0009] To ensure that the inner shell of the knob moves vertically and improve the reliability of the pressing contact, a support mounting cylinder is provided on the outer shell, a set of vertical guide ribs is provided on the inner wall of the support mounting cylinder, and a set of vertical guide grooves adapted to the vertical guide ribs are provided on the outer wall of the inner shell of the knob.

[0010] To facilitate the operation of the toggle switch, a protrusion is provided on the toggle switch.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model enables the realization of functions such as pressing and toggling on a rotary switch, achieving high integration and good structural reliability. Furthermore, the rotary switch is supported by bearings, ensuring high reliability. The knob's gear positions utilize a combination of a gear spring and gear teeth; during rotation, the gear spring moves on the gear teeth, providing a tactile feel and offering advantages such as good tactile feedback and strong gear selection. The knob's gear positions are determined by a photoelectric sensor working in conjunction with a gear grid, offering advantages such as high reliability and convenient placement. The toggle switch drives the first pressure rod via a pressing trajectory, resulting in a simple structure. Simultaneously, the engagement of the gear pin with the gear trajectory enables rapid reset. Furthermore, the assembly structure of the inner and outer shells of the knob offers advantages such as simple assembly and high reliability.

[0012] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the faceplate of this utility model in the open state.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the faceplate and outer shell of this utility model after they are hidden.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the outer shell in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the inner shell of the knob in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the knob in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 8This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the knob and its mating components in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the knob connecting assembly in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Examples, such as Figures 1 to 9 As shown, an integrated rotary switch includes a housing 1, a cover 20 covering the housing, a base 2 mounted on the housing 1, a main circuit board 3 mounted on the base 2, and conductive rubber 4 mounted above the main circuit board 3. A support mounting cylinder 101 is provided on the housing 1, and a toggle switch fixing seat 6 is fitted over the support mounting cylinder 101. A toggle switch 7 is fixedly mounted on the toggle switch fixing seat 6, and the toggle switch fixing seat 6 can move up and down relative to the support mounting cylinder 101. To facilitate operation of the toggle switch 7, a protrusion 71 is provided on the toggle switch 7, which can be rotated by pressing one side of the protrusion 71 with a finger, making operation simple and convenient. To achieve circuit functionality and a good tactile feedback, the bottom of the toggle switch mounting base 6 is provided with a pressing track 61 and a shift track 62. The pressing track 61 includes a first pressing track and a second pressing track arranged opposite to each other. Below the first pressing track and the second pressing track, there is a first pressure rod 8. The first pressure rod 8 is assembled inside the housing 1. The conductive rubber 4 is provided with a first conductive rubber post 41 that cooperates with the first pressure rod 8, and the bottom of the first pressure rod 8 rests on the first conductive rubber post 41. When the toggle switch 7 is turned to the left, the first pressing track 611 is activated, pressing down the first pressure rod 8 and making the first conductive rubber post 41 below the first pressing track 611 conductive. At this time, the second pressing track 612 does not exert a downward force on the first pressure rod 8 below. When the toggle switch 7 is turned to the right, the second pressing track 612 is activated, pressing down the first pressure rod 8 and making the first conductive rubber post 41 below the second pressing track 612 conductive. At this time, the first pressing track 611 does not exert a downward force on the first pressure rod 8 below. Two gear shift tracks 62 are symmetrically arranged, and each gear shift track 62 has a V-shaped structure. A gear shift pin 9 that cooperates with the gear shift track 62 is provided inside the outer casing 1. A push-out spring 10 is provided below the gear shift pin 9. The gear shift pin 9 slides within the gear shift track 62. When the shift knob 7 is released, the shift knob 7 quickly returns to its original position under the action of the gear shift track 62, and the gear shift pin 9 rests on the top of the V-shaped structure of the gear shift track 62. To control the upper travel of the shift knob fixing seat 6, a shift knob pressure block 5 is also fixedly installed on the outer casing 1. The shift knob pressure block 5 presses against the shift knob fixing seat 6 to limit the upper travel of the shift knob fixing seat 6.

[0023] The support mounting cylinder 101 contains a knob inner shell 12 that can move up and down. To ensure vertical movement, a set of vertical guide ribs 102 are provided on the inner wall of the support mounting cylinder 101, and a set of vertical guide grooves 121 that are adapted to the vertical guide ribs 102 are provided on the outer wall of the knob inner shell 12. A light guide 19 is snap-fitted and fixed inside the knob inner shell 12, and a stop block 13 is snap-fitted and fixed inside the light guide 19. A knob 14 is rotatably mounted on the stop block 13. Pressing down the knob 14 causes the stop block 13, the fixedly connected light guide 19, and the knob inner shell 12 to move downward together. A knob pressing block 11 is fixedly installed below the inner shell 12 of the knob. Three second pressing rods 111 are provided on the knob pressing block 11. Three second conductive rubber pillars 42 adapted to the second pressing rods 111 are provided on the conductive rubber 4. When the inner shell 12 of the knob moves downward, it drives the knob pressing block 11 to move downward, thereby causing the second pressing rods 111 to press down on the second conductive rubber pillars 42, so that the second conductive rubber pillars 42 deform and the circuit is connected.

[0024] A rotating block 15 is connected below the knob 14. A gear position grid 151 is provided on the rotating block 15. A sub-circuit board 16 is provided on the knob pressing block 11. A photoelectric sensor 161 that cooperates with the gear position grid 151 is provided on the sub-circuit board 16. Rotating the knob 14 causes the rotating block 15 to rotate together, so that the gear position grid 151 alternates on the photoelectric sensor 161, realizing signal switching, thereby realizing gear adjustment.

[0025] To improve the feel of rotating the knob 14, the inner ring of the gear block 13 is provided with a ring of gear teeth 131, and the knob 14 is provided with a gear spring 17 that cooperates with the gear teeth 131. The gear spring 17 includes a U-shaped gear part 171 that engages with the gear teeth 131 and elastic support parts 172 extending to both sides from the U-shaped gear part 171. When the knob 14 is rotated, the gear spring 17 mounted on the knob 14 is deformed under the action of the gear teeth 131 and bounces on the gear teeth 131, thereby achieving the gear shift feel.

[0026] To reduce rotational friction and improve the service life of the parts, a rotating bearing 18 is provided between the knob 14 and the light guide 19, and the rotating bearing 18 is supported above and below the gear block 13 to provide support for the gear block 13.

[0027] The present invention has been described above by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention; or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution to other situations without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated rotary switch, comprising a housing (1), a base (2) mounted on the housing (1), a main circuit board (3) disposed on the base (2), and conductive rubber (4) disposed above the main circuit board (3); characterized in that: The outer shell (1) is fitted with a toggle switch fixing seat (6), and a toggle switch (7) is provided on the toggle switch fixing seat (6). The bottom of the toggle switch fixing seat (6) is provided with a pressing track (61) and a gear track (62). The outer shell (1) is provided with a first pressure rod (8) that cooperates with the pressing track (61). The conductive rubber (4) is provided with a first conductive rubber post (41) that cooperates with the first pressure rod (8). The bottom of the first pressure rod (8) is placed on the first conductive rubber post (41). The outer shell (1) is provided with a gear pin (9) that cooperates with the gear track (62). A push-out spring (10) is provided below the gear pin (9). The outer shell (1) is also fixedly installed with a toggle switch pressing block (5), which presses on the toggle switch fixing seat (6). A second conductive rubber post (42) is provided on the conductive rubber (4), and a knob pressure block (11) is provided on the second conductive rubber post (42). The knob pressure block (11) is fixedly installed on the inner shell (12) of the knob. A gear block (13) is fixedly connected to the inner shell (12). A knob (14) is rotatably installed on the gear block (13). A rotating block (15) is connected below the knob (14). A gear grid (151) is provided on the rotating block (15). A sub-circuit board (16) is provided on the knob pressure block (11). A photoelectric sensor (161) that cooperates with the gear grid (151) is provided on the sub-circuit board (16).

2. The integrated rotary switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The inner ring of the gear block (13) is provided with a gear tooth (131), and the knob (14) is provided with a gear spring (17) that cooperates with the gear tooth (131).

3. The integrated rotary switch as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The gear shift spring (17) includes a U-shaped gear shift part (171) that engages with the gear shift teeth (131) and elastic support parts (172) that extend from the U-shaped gear shift part (171) to both sides.

4. The integrated rotary switch as described in claim 2, characterized in that: A rotating bearing (18) is provided between the knob (14) and the inner shell of the knob (12), and the rotating bearing (18) is supported above and below the gear block (13).

5. The integrated rotary switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell (1) is provided with a support mounting cylinder (101), and a set of vertical guide ribs (102) is provided on the inner wall of the support mounting cylinder (101). The outer wall of the knob inner shell (12) is provided with a set of vertical guide grooves (121) that are adapted to the vertical guide ribs (102).

6. The integrated rotary switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The dial (7) is provided with a protrusion (71).

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