Intelligent device metal laser-engraved panel
By designing mounting slots and connection structures on the metal laser-engraved panel, flexible replacement and expansion of the keypad are achieved, solving the problem of overall panel replacement due to input errors in existing technologies, and improving the flexibility and aesthetics of use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHISHI XINYUAN RONGCHUANG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing metal laser-engraved panels are prone to requiring complete panel replacement due to input method errors during the laser engraving process. They cannot expand the number of buttons or directly expand the control functions.
A metal laser-engraved panel for smart devices is designed. By setting a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove on the metal laser-engraved panel, and installing a connecting plate and a connecting block in the groove, the button panel can be disassembled and replaced by using a connecting rod and threaded connection, supporting button expansion and display screen replacement.
It enables flexible replacement and expansion of the button panel, avoiding the need to replace the entire panel and improving the flexibility and aesthetics of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal laser engraving panel technology, and in particular to a metal laser engraving panel for a smart device. Background Technology
[0002] Metal laser-engraved panels are panels made by laser-engraving metal sheets using a laser engraving machine. Laser engraving technology utilizes CNC technology and a laser as the processing medium, causing the metal material to melt and vaporize instantly under laser irradiation, thus "printing" the graphics onto the substrate. The resulting images are durable and resistant to wear. These panels are commonly used in equipment such as central air conditioning thermostats, offering advantages such as easy installation and good waterproof performance. They can also be integrated with LED display components, pressure sensor components, etc., to achieve functions such as touch feedback and lighting displays.
[0003] However, laser engraving is mainly customized according to customer needs. Therefore, corresponding patterns or text will be input on the laser engraving machine. Due to the input method, if it is not checked, the required text may be entered incorrectly, which may lead to the need to replace the entire metal laser engraving panel. Furthermore, it is impossible to expand the buttons. In this case, the entire panel needs to be replaced to add button control, and it cannot be directly expanded for use. Utility Model Content
[0004] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention may be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the description and other accompanying drawings.
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide a metal laser-engraved panel for intelligent devices to solve the existing problems.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is: a metal laser-engraved panel for a smart device, comprising a metal laser-engraved panel, one side of which is provided with a first mounting groove, the bottom of which is provided with a plurality of through grooves, a connecting plate installed in the first mounting groove, the side of which opposite to the first mounting groove is provided with a connecting block that matches the through groove, the end face of which is provided with a second mounting groove, and a matching metal laser-engraved button plate installed in the second mounting groove.
[0007] In some embodiments, a first connecting post is provided in the middle of the second mounting groove, and a through hole is provided in the first connecting post. A second connecting post is provided on the side of the connecting block opposite to the second mounting groove. The second connecting post matches the through hole. A second threaded hole is provided at the bottom of the second connecting post. The second connecting post is threadedly connected to the second threaded hole by a connecting rod and installed in the second mounting groove.
[0008] In some embodiments, the first connecting post is fitted with a spring.
[0009] In some embodiments, the metal laser-engraved panel is provided with first threaded holes around its perimeter, and the connecting plate is provided with connecting holes at positions corresponding to the first threaded holes. The connecting plate is installed in the first mounting groove by screws passing through the connecting holes and threadedly connecting with the first threaded holes.
[0010] In some embodiments, there are at least five through slots.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: During the laser engraving process, the engraving can be performed on the corresponding metal laser engraving keypad. If an error occurs during the engraving process, the connecting plate can be removed, and the metal laser engraving keypad on the connecting block can be separated from the second mounting slot by removing the connecting rod. Then, a new metal laser engraving keypad can be replaced. This way, it is not necessary to replace the entire panel, which is more convenient.
[0012] You can choose connecting rods of different lengths to allow them to protrude from the contact sensor for press control. Alternatively, you can use connecting rods of the same length to directly fix the parts that do not need to be controlled to the metal laser-engraved button panel. In addition, the metal laser-engraved button panel can be replaced with a corresponding display screen to be used as a smart switch. The display screen's cable can be passed through the through hole and the display screen can be fixed in the second mounting slot. This allows for replacement and use according to your needs.
[0013] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure.
[0014] Undoubtedly, such and other objects of this invention will become more apparent after the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which are illustrated in various accompanying drawings and illustrations.
[0015] To make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, one or more preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.
[0017] In the accompanying drawings, the same parts use the same reference numerals, and the drawings are schematic and not necessarily drawn to actual scale.
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only one or more embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on such drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure in some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure in some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 Explosion of the panel structure in some embodiments of this utility model Figure 1 ; Figure 4 Explosion of the panel structure in some embodiments of this utility model Figure 2 ; Figure 5 Explosion of the panel structure in some embodiments of this utility model Figure 3 ; Figure 6 Explosion of the panel structure in some embodiments of this utility model Figure 4 .
[0020] Figure Labels 1. Metal laser-engraved panel; 11. First mounting slot; 12. Through slot; 13. Mounting hole; 2. Connecting plate; 21. Spring; 22. Second mounting slot; 23. Metal laser-engraved button plate; 24. First connecting post; 25. Through hole; 26. First threaded hole; 27. Connecting hole; 3. Connecting block; 31. Second connecting post; 32. Second threaded hole; 33. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for explaining the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0022] Furthermore, it should be understood in the description of this utility model that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0023] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral unit; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. However, specifying a direct connection indicates that the two main bodies at the connection point are not connected through a transitional structure, but are simply connected to form a whole through a connecting structure. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0024] In this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0025] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0026] Reference Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a metal laser-engraved panel for a smart device, including a metal laser-engraved panel 1. One side of the metal laser-engraved panel 1 is provided with a first mounting groove 11. The bottom of the first mounting groove 11 is provided with a plurality of through grooves 12. A connecting plate 2 is installed in the first mounting groove 11. The side of the connecting plate 2 opposite to the first mounting groove 11 is provided with a connecting block 3 that matches the through groove 12. The end face of the connecting block 3 is provided with a second mounting groove 22. A matching metal laser-engraved button plate 23 is installed in the second mounting groove 22.
[0027] Specifically, during the laser engraving process, engraving can be performed on the corresponding metal laser engraving button plate 23. If an error occurs during the engraving process, the connecting plate 2 can be removed, and the metal laser engraving button plate 23 on the connecting block 3 can be separated from the second mounting slot 22 by removing the connecting rod 33. Then, a new metal laser engraving button plate 23 can be replaced. This way, it is not necessary to replace the entire panel, which is more convenient.
[0028] Then, by setting a first connecting post 24 in the middle of the second mounting slot 22 for pressing, and setting a through hole 25 in the first connecting post 24, the second connecting post 31 on the back of the metal laser-engraved button plate 23 can be inserted into the through hole 25, and then connected and fixed with a connecting rod 33. At the same time, connecting rods 33 of different lengths can be selected so that they protrude from the contact sensor for pressing control. At the same time, connecting rods 33 of the same length can be used to directly fix the parts that do not need to be controlled to the metal laser-engraved button plate 23. In addition, the metal laser-engraved button plate 23 can be replaced with a corresponding display screen for use as a smart switch. The display screen wires can be passed through the through hole 25 and the display screen can be fixed in the second mounting slot 22. This allows for replacement according to needs. When the spring 21 is sleeved on the first connecting post 24, the characteristics of the spring 21 can be used to reset the metal laser-engraved button plate 23 after pressing.
[0029] In addition, after the connecting plate 2 is installed in the first mounting groove 11, the groove depth of the first mounting groove 11 is greater than the thickness of the connecting plate 2. This provides extra space after installation, making it easier to install the metal laser-engraved panel 1 into the smart device by screwing it through the mounting holes 13 on the outer wall of the first mounting groove 11. Also, it is possible to set several through grooves 12, preferably no less than five, so that multiple buttons can be set for control.
[0030] Working principle: Install the metal laser-engraved keypad 23 into the second mounting slot 22 using the connecting rod 33, and then install the connecting plate 2 into the first mounting slot 11 using screws. At the same time, align the connecting block 3 with the corresponding through slot 12. After installation, the surfaces of the metal laser-engraved keypad 23 and the metal laser-engraved panel 1 are on the same horizontal plane, which will prevent the panel surface from protruding and is more aesthetically pleasing. Then, laser engrave the corresponding metal laser-engraved keypad 23 using laser equipment. If the laser-engraved font is incorrect, the metal laser-engraved keypad 23 can be removed and replaced. If the metal laser-engraved panel 1 needs to be expanded, replace the panel or activate the metal laser-engraved keypad 23 so that it can be pressed. Alternatively, the metal laser-engraved panel 1 can be replaced with a display screen. Changes can be made according to requirements.
[0031] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the specific processing steps or materials disclosed herein, but should be extended to equivalent substitutions of such features as understood by those skilled in the art. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.
[0032] The term "embodiment" in this specification refers to a specific feature or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment that is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, phrases or "embodiments" appearing in various places throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
[0033] Furthermore, the described features or characteristics may be incorporated into one or more embodiments in any other suitable manner. In the above description, specific details, such as thickness, quantity, etc., are provided to provide a comprehensive understanding of embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented without the aforementioned one or more specific details or may be implemented using other methods, components, materials, etc.
Claims
1. A metal laser-engraved panel for a smart device, characterized in that, include: A metal laser-engraved panel has a first mounting groove on one side, and multiple through grooves at the bottom of the first mounting groove. A connecting plate is installed in the first mounting groove. A connecting block that matches the through groove is provided on the side of the connecting plate opposite to the first mounting groove. A second mounting groove is provided on the end face of the connecting block. A matching metal laser-engraved button plate is installed in the second mounting groove.
2. The intelligent device metal laser-engraved panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the second mounting slots is provided with a first connecting post in the middle, and the first connecting post is provided with a through hole. The connecting block is provided with a second connecting post on the side opposite to the second mounting slot. The second connecting post is matched with the through hole. The bottom of the second connecting post is provided with a second threaded hole. The second connecting post is installed in the second mounting slot by threading the second threaded hole with the connecting rod.
3. The intelligent device metal laser-engraved panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connecting post is fitted with a spring.
4. The intelligent device metal laser-engraved panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal laser-engraved panel has first threaded holes on all four sides. The connecting plate has a connecting hole at the corresponding position of the first threaded hole. The connecting plate is installed in the first mounting groove by screws passing through the connecting hole and threadedly connecting to the first threaded hole.
5. The intelligent device metal laser-engraved panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: There should be no fewer than five channels.
6. The intelligent device metal laser-engraved panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal laser-engraved panel has mounting holes on all four sides of its outer wall.