3D joystick potentiometer
By setting positioning holes and terminals on the carbon sheet, the problem of carbon sheet position accuracy control was solved, enabling precise adjustment and high-precision output of the rocker potentiometer, thus improving product quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SOUNDWELL ELECTRONICS PROD GUANGDONG
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing rocker potentiometer has uncontrollable carbon plate position accuracy during assembly, resulting in low product output accuracy and affecting overall quality.
Positioning holes are set on the carbon film, and the carbon film is precisely positioned during printing and finished product assembly by cooperating with the terminals through the positioning holes. Combined with the rocker arm driving the brush to move on the carbon film layer, precise adjustment is achieved.
It improves the positioning accuracy of carbon film and the output accuracy of products, enhances overall quality, and meets higher performance requirements.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of potentiometer technology, and in particular to a 3D rocker potentiometer. Background Technology
[0002] A potentiometer is an adjustable electronic component. It consists of a resistive element and a rotating or sliding system. When a voltage is applied between the two fixed contacts of the resistive element, the position of the contacts on the resistive element is changed by rotating or sliding the system, resulting in a voltage between the moving contact and the fixed contact that is related to the position of the moving contact. A rocker potentiometer is a type of variable potentiometer suitable for electronic models, toys, etc. It adjusts its resistance value by rocking the rocker shaft, and through related circuitry, controls the state changes of relevant components inside the electronic model or toy. However, in the actual assembly process of existing rocker potentiometers, the positional accuracy of the carbon sheet during carbon film printing and finished product assembly cannot be controlled, resulting in low output accuracy and affecting the overall quality of the product to some extent.
[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a 3D joystick potentiometer to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a 3D rocker potentiometer that can improve the positional accuracy of carbon film during printing and finished product assembly, thereby enhancing the output accuracy and overall quality of the product.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] This utility model provides a 3D joystick potentiometer, comprising:
[0007] The outer casing has a movable hole at its top.
[0008] A support member, wherein the outer shell is fastened to the support member to form a mounting cavity;
[0009] A rocker assembly includes an upper rocker arm, a rocker stick, and a lower rocker arm. The upper and lower rocker arms are arranged alternately in the mounting cavity, and both the upper and lower rocker arms are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity. One end of the rocker stick passes through the upper rocker arm and extends out of the movable hole, while the other end of the rocker stick is fixedly mounted to the lower rocker arm.
[0010] A first brush assembly, comprising a first slider and a first brush, wherein the first slider is mounted on one side of the lower rocker arm and the first brush is fixedly connected to the first slider;
[0011] The second brush assembly includes a second slider and a second brush. The second slider is mounted on one side of the upper rocker arm, and the second brush is fixedly connected to the second slider.
[0012] A carbon sheet is provided with a carbon film layer and a plurality of terminals, all of which are connected to the carbon film layer. A plurality of positioning holes are provided on the carbon sheet, and the plurality of positioning holes are arranged one-to-one with the plurality of terminals, with the terminals passing through the positioning holes. The rocker arm can drive the first brush and the second brush to move on the carbon film layer.
[0013] As a preferred technical solution for the aforementioned 3D joystick potentiometer, the joystick assembly further includes a connecting rivet, which is fixedly riveted to the lower rocker arm and the joystick.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned 3D joystick potentiometer, the 3D joystick potentiometer further includes a pressing component, which includes a switch base and a switch spring. The switch spring is disposed on the carbon film. The joystick can drive the lower rocker arm to abut against the switch base in the vertical direction, so that the switch base presses the switch spring onto the carbon film layer.
[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned 3D joystick potentiometer, the first slider is provided with a rivet post, the first brush is provided with a mounting hole, and the rivet post is engaged with the mounting hole.
[0016] As a preferred technical solution for the aforementioned 3D joystick potentiometer, the support includes a bracket and a base, the outer shell is attached to the base, and the base is mounted on the bracket.
[0017] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned 3D joystick potentiometer, the 3D joystick potentiometer further includes a reset component, which is configured to apply force to the lower rocker arm so that the joystick always tends to move toward the center position of the movable hole.
[0018] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned 3D joystick potentiometer, the reset assembly includes an elastic element and a first washer. The first washer is sleeved on the bottom end of the lower rocker arm, one end of the elastic element is sleeved on the first washer, and the other end of the elastic element abuts against the bracket.
[0019] As a preferred technical solution for the aforementioned 3D joystick potentiometer, the elastic element is a conical spring.
[0020] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned 3D joystick potentiometer, the bracket is provided with a number of inverted buckles at intervals along the circumferential direction, and the outer shell is provided with a number of anti-detachment grooves along the circumferential direction. The number of anti-detachment grooves and the number of inverted buckles are respectively arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the inverted buckles are engaged in the anti-detachment grooves.
[0021] As a preferred technical solution for the aforementioned 3D joystick potentiometer, the cross-section of the housing is circular.
[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0023] This utility model provides a 3D joystick potentiometer, which includes: a housing, a support member, a joystick assembly, a first brush assembly, a second brush assembly, and a carbon sheet. The top of the housing has a movable hole. The housing is fastened to the support member to form a mounting cavity. The joystick assembly includes an upper rocker arm, a joystick, and a lower rocker arm. The upper and lower rocker arms are arranged alternately within the mounting cavity, and both are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity. One end of the joystick passes through the upper rocker arm and extends out of the movable hole, while the other end of the joystick is fixedly mounted to the lower rocker arm. The first brush assembly... The brush assembly includes a first slider and a first brush. The first slider is mounted on one side of the lower rocker arm, and the first brush is fixedly connected to the first slider. The second brush assembly includes a second slider and a second brush. The second slider is mounted on one side of the upper rocker arm, and the second brush is fixedly connected to the second slider. A carbon film layer and several terminals are provided on the carbon sheet, each terminal connected to the carbon film layer. Several positioning holes are provided on the carbon sheet, corresponding one-to-one with each terminal, with the terminals passing through the positioning holes. The rocker arm can move the first and second brushes on the carbon film layer. This configuration, with the addition of several positioning holes on the carbon sheet, achieves precise positioning, further ensuring the positional accuracy of the carbon film during printing and finished product assembly. This not only improves the overall quality of the product but also significantly enhances output accuracy, enabling the final product to meet higher performance requirements. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 Exploded view of the 3D joystick potentiometer provided by this utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the 3D joystick potentiometer provided by this utility model Figure 1 ;
[0026] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the 3D joystick potentiometer provided by this utility model Figure 2 ;
[0027] Figure 4 Partial structural diagram of the 3D joystick potentiometer provided by this utility model Figure 1 ;
[0028] Figure 5 Partial structural diagram of the 3D joystick potentiometer provided by this utility model Figure 2 ;
[0029] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the carbon sheet provided by this utility model;
[0030] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first brush and the first slider provided by this utility model.
[0031] in:
[0032] 1. Outer shell; 101. Movable hole; 102. Anti-detachment groove;
[0033] 2. Supporting components; 201. Bracket; 202. Base;
[0034] 3. Upper rocker arm; 4. Rocker arm; 5. Lower rocker arm; 6. First slider; 7. First brush; 8. Second slider; 9. Second brush; 10. Carbon sheet; 11. Terminal; 12. Positioning hole; 13. Connecting rivet; 14. Switch base; 15. Switch spring; 16. Rivet post; 17. Mounting hole; 18. Elastic element; 19. First gasket; 20. Inverted clip; 21. Film; 22. Second gasket. Detailed Implementation
[0035] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "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, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions.
[0037] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and connections within two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0038] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" a second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of a second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" of a second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0039] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0040] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, this embodiment provides a 3D joystick potentiometer, which includes: a housing 1, a support member 2, a joystick assembly, a first brush assembly, a second brush assembly, and a carbon sheet 10. The top of the housing 1 has a movable hole 101. The housing 1 is fastened to the support member 2 to form a mounting cavity. The joystick assembly includes an upper rocker arm 3, a joystick 4, and a lower rocker arm 5. The upper rocker arm 3 and the lower rocker arm 5 are arranged at a 90-degree angle staggered within the mounting cavity, and both are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity. One end of the joystick 4 passes through the upper rocker arm 3 and extends out of the movable hole 101, while the other end of the joystick 4 is fixedly mounted to the lower rocker arm 5. The first brush assembly includes a first slider 6 and a first brush 7. The slider 6 is mounted on one side of the lower rocker arm 5. The first brush 7 is fixedly connected to the first slider 6. The second brush assembly includes a second slider 8 and a second brush 9. The second slider 8 is mounted on one side of the upper rocker arm 3, and the second brush 9 is fixedly connected to the second slider 8. The carbon sheet 10 is provided with a carbon film layer and several terminals 11, all of which are connected to the carbon film layer. Several positioning holes 12 are provided on the carbon sheet 10, and the positioning holes 12 correspond one-to-one with the terminals 11, with the terminals 11 passing through the positioning holes 12. The rocker arm 4 can drive the first brush 7 and the second brush 9 to move on the carbon film layer, and obtain a resistance value at the output end that is related to the displacement of the first brush 7 or the second brush 9. With this configuration, several positioning holes 12 are added to the carbon sheet 10, and precise positioning is achieved through the positioning holes 12 to further ensure the positional accuracy of the carbon film during printing and finished product assembly. This not only improves the overall quality of the product but also significantly enhances the output accuracy, enabling the final product to meet higher performance requirements.
[0041] Optionally, in order to improve the connection stability between the lower rocker arm 5 and the rocker arm 4 and prevent vibration and loosening, the rocker arm assembly also includes a connecting rivet 13, which is fixedly riveted to the lower rocker arm 5 and the rocker arm 4.
[0042] In this embodiment, the 3D rocker potentiometer also includes a pressing assembly, which includes a switch base 14 and a switch spring 15. The switch spring 15 is bonded to a predetermined position on the carbon film 10 via an adhesive film 21. During use, pressing the rocker arm 4 causes the lower rocker arm 5 to abut against the switch base 14 in a vertical direction, thereby pressing the switch spring 15 onto the carbon film layer to achieve the switching function. It should be noted that this pressing assembly can be selectively assembled according to the intended use to meet the pressing switch requirements of different application areas.
[0043] Optionally, to prevent the first brush 7 from becoming loose from the first slider 6, thereby ensuring the output accuracy of the product, the first slider 6 is provided with a protruding rivet 16, and the first brush 7 is provided with a rectangular mounting hole 17, which is engaged with the rivet 16. It should be noted that the connection method between the second slider 8 and the second brush 9 in the second brush assembly is exactly the same as the connection method between the first slider 6 and the first brush 7, and will not be elaborated further here.
[0044] Optionally, the support member 2 includes a bracket 201 and a base 202, with the outer shell 1 covering the base 202 and the base 202 mounted on the bracket 201.
[0045] Optionally, in order to achieve automatic reset and reduce manual operation, the 3D joystick potentiometer also includes a reset component, which is configured to apply force to the lower rocker arm 5 so that the joystick 4 always tends to move toward the center position of the movable hole 101.
[0046] Furthermore, the reset assembly includes an elastic element 18 and a first washer 19. The first washer 19 is sleeved on the bottom end of the lower rocker arm 5, one end of the elastic element 18 is sleeved on the first washer 19, and the other end of the elastic element 18 abuts against the bracket 201. Specifically, the elastic element 18 is a conical spring. With this configuration, when the rocker arm 4 tilts to any direction, the elastic element 18 drives the rocker arm 4 to automatically reset, and the tilt angle of the rocker arm 4 in any direction is 23 degrees on one side, and after tilting 23 degrees, it can rotate 360 degrees. At the same time, within the tilt angle range, when the rocker arm 4 is pressed, the pressing assembly will be in a conductive state, and when released, the pressing assembly will be in a disconnected state.
[0047] In this embodiment, the 3D joystick potentiometer also includes a second pad 22, which is disposed between the carbon sheet 10 and the bracket 201, and the second pad 22 is made of insulating material.
[0048] Optionally, in order to prevent the outer shell 1 from falling off during assembly with the bracket 201 and to improve the reliability of the structural connection, the bracket 201 is provided with a number of inverted buckles 20 at intervals along the circumferential direction, and the outer shell 1 is provided with a number of anti-detachment grooves 102 along the circumferential direction. The number of anti-detachment grooves 102 and the number of inverted buckles 20 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence, and the inverted buckles 20 are snapped into the anti-detachment grooves 102.
[0049] Optionally, the cross-section of the outer casing 1 is circular, and in this embodiment, the maximum outer diameter of the 3D rocker potentiometer is D, where D < 10 mm, the thickness is H, where H < 5 mm, and the return accuracy is ≤ 4%.
[0050] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A 3D joystick potentiometer, characterized in that, include: The outer casing (1) has a movable hole (101) at its top end; Support member (2), the outer shell (1) is fastened to the support member (2) to form an installation cavity; A rocker assembly, comprising an upper rocker arm (3), a rocker arm (4), and a lower rocker arm (5), wherein the upper rocker arm (3) and the lower rocker arm (5) are arranged alternately in the mounting cavity, and both the upper rocker arm (3) and the lower rocker arm (5) are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity. One end of the rocker arm (4) passes through the upper rocker arm (3) and extends out of the movable hole (101), and the other end of the rocker arm (4) is fixedly mounted on the lower rocker arm (5). The first brush assembly includes a first slider (6) and a first brush (7). The first slider (6) is mounted on one side of the lower rocker arm (5), and the first brush (7) is fixedly connected to the first slider (6). The second brush assembly includes a second slider (8) and a second brush (9). The second slider (8) is mounted on one side of the upper rocker arm (3), and the second brush (9) is fixedly connected to the second slider (8). A carbon sheet (10) is provided with a carbon film layer and a number of terminals (11). The number of terminals (11) are all connected to the carbon film layer. The carbon sheet (10) is provided with a number of positioning holes (12). The number of positioning holes (12) and the number of terminals (11) are arranged one-to-one, and the terminals (11) pass through the positioning holes (12). The rocker arm (4) can drive the first brush (7) and the second brush (9) to move on the carbon film layer.
2. The 3D joystick potentiometer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crank assembly also includes a connecting rivet (13), which is fixedly riveted to the lower rocker arm (5) and the rocker arm (4).
3. The 3D joystick potentiometer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The 3D rocker potentiometer also includes a pressing assembly, which includes a switch base (14) and a switch spring (15). The switch spring (15) is disposed on the carbon sheet (10). The rocker (4) can drive the lower rocker arm (5) to abut against the switch base (14) in the vertical direction, so that the switch base (14) presses the switch spring (15) onto the carbon film layer.
4. The 3D joystick potentiometer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first slider (6) has a protruding rivet (16), and the first brush (7) has a mounting hole (17). The rivet (16) is engaged with the mounting hole (17).
5. The 3D joystick potentiometer according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The support member (2) includes a bracket (201) and a base (202), the outer shell (1) is attached to the base (202), and the base (202) is mounted on the bracket (201).
6. The 3D joystick potentiometer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The 3D rocker potentiometer also includes a reset assembly configured to apply force to the lower rocker arm (5) so that the rocker arm (4) always tends to move toward the center of the movable hole (101).
7. The 3D joystick potentiometer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The reset assembly includes an elastic element (18) and a first gasket (19). The first gasket (19) is sleeved on the bottom end of the lower rocker arm (5). One end of the elastic element (18) is sleeved on the first gasket (19), and the other end of the elastic element (18) abuts against the bracket (201).
8. The 3D joystick potentiometer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The elastic element (18) is a conical spring.
9. The 3D joystick potentiometer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bracket (201) is provided with a plurality of buckles (20) spaced apart along the circumferential direction, and the outer shell (1) is provided with a plurality of anti-detachment grooves (102) along the circumferential direction. The plurality of anti-detachment grooves (102) are provided in correspondence with the plurality of buckles (20), and the buckles (20) are engaged in the anti-detachment grooves (102).
10. The 3D joystick potentiometer according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The outer shell (1) has a circular cross-section.