A push button switch

Abstract

This utility model discloses a push-button switch, including a housing, a slider, a button, and a contact unit. The housing includes a bracket and a wire plate. The bracket has an internal space and is provided with a side opening and a top opening. The wire plate closes the side opening and is snapped and fixed to the bracket. The slider extends into the internal space through the top opening. The button is fixed to the upper end of the slider and is pivotally connected to the bracket via a shaft connection structure. The contact unit includes a stationary contact fixed on the wire plate by injection molding and a movable contact mounted on the side of the slider. The push-button switch of this utility model is reasonably designed, easy to assemble, has stable performance, and can reduce production costs, making it highly practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of electrical switches, specifically relating to a push-button switch. Background Technology

[0002] Push-button switches, as a basic and widely used electronic control component, serve the function of controlling the on / off state of circuits in various devices. Especially in the motorcycle industry, many function switches (such as ignition switches and overtaking switches) utilize push-button switches. Traditional motorcycle push-button switches typically consist of a one-piece molded plastic housing, with an internal space to accommodate components such as the slider and contacts. The stationary contacts are often directly embedded and fixed to a specific position on this one-piece housing using an injection molding process. While this design provides a certain degree of structural stability, it also has significant drawbacks: the one-piece housing requires multiple functional areas, including cavities to accommodate slider movement, a button mounting shaft, a slider positioning structure, and contact mounting positions. Its construction is usually quite complex, which not only increases the difficulty of mold manufacturing but also limits the space for optimizing the internal structure. Utility Model Content

[0003] In response to this problem, the present invention provides a push-button switch to solve the issues mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model provides a push-button switch, including a housing, a slider, a button, and a contact unit; the housing includes a bracket and a wire plate, the bracket has an internal space and is provided with a side opening and a top opening, the wire plate closes the side opening and is snapped and fixed to the bracket; the slider extends into the internal space through the top opening, the button is fixed to the upper end of the slider and is pivotally connected to the bracket through a shaft connection structure; the contact unit includes a stationary contact piece injection molded and fixed to the wire plate and a movable contact piece mounted on the side of the slider.

[0006] Preferably, the shaft connection structure includes a first shaft connection portion formed on both sides of the bracket and a second shaft connection portion formed on both sides of the button, wherein the first shaft connection portion and the second shaft connection portion are inserted into each other; one of the first shaft connection portion and the second shaft connection portion is a shaft hole and the other is a convex shaft.

[0007] Preferably, the button is snapped into place at the upper end of the slider.

[0008] Preferably, the bracket is provided with a limiting protrusion on the outer periphery of the wire plate, and a snap-fit ​​structure is provided between the limiting protrusion and the wire plate.

[0009] Preferably, the bracket further includes a fixing frame, and the support is fixedly connected to the fixing frame.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing frame is provided with fixing holes, the bracket is embedded in the fixing holes and is snapped in place by a buckle; the stationary contact piece has a wiring pin extending out of the wire plate, and the fixing frame is provided with a wire fixing buckle.

[0011] Preferably, a decorative ring is provided around the button, and the decorative ring is fixedly connected to the fixing frame.

[0012] Preferably, the fixing frame has upwardly protruding first clips on both sides of the bracket, and the decorative ring has downwardly protruding second clips corresponding to each of the first clips, and the first clips and the second clips are locked together; the fixing frame has a support platform that abuts against the lower end plane of the second clips.

[0013] Preferably, the lower outer edge of the decorative ring is provided with an outwardly protruding positioning stop.

[0014] Preferably, the upper end of the button is provided with a pressing surface, which is an arc-shaped surface that is high at both ends and low in the middle;

[0015] The button has a recessed cavity with an open lower end, and the upper end of the housing extends into the button.

[0016] The positive effects of this utility model are as follows: The push-button switch structure of this utility model is optimized by setting the housing as a separate combination structure of support and wire plate, and the stationary contact piece and wire plate are integrally injection molded. This design helps to simplify the complexity of the housing mold, reduce production costs, and improve the production quality of the housing. In addition, a decorative ring is set around the button, and the decorative ring is fixedly connected to the fixing frame. During installation, the decorative ring is embedded in the gap between the button and the mounting hole on the switch housing, and the upper surface of the decorative ring is exposed on the surface of the switch housing, forming a decorative interface surrounding the button to enhance the aesthetics of the push-button switch. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art are briefly introduced below. Similar elements or parts in the drawings are generally identified by similar reference numerals. The elements or parts in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the push-button switch in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A 3D view of the button switch from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1Top view of the button switch shown;

[0021] Figure 4 For along Figure 3 A sectional view cut along line AA.

[0022] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the push-button switch in this utility model.

[0023] The reference numerals in the figure are as follows: 1. Housing; 11. Bracket; 111. Side opening; 112. Top opening; 113. First shaft connection; 114. Limiting protrusion; 12. Wire plate; 2. Slider; 3. Button; 31. Second shaft connection; 32. Sleeve part; 33. Pressing surface; 4. Stationary contact piece; 41. Wiring pin; 5. Moving contact piece; 6. Fixing bracket; 60. Fixing hole; 61. Wire fixing buckle; 62. First retaining plate; 63. Support platform; 7. Decorative ring; 71. Second retaining plate; 72. Positioning stop. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains.

[0026] The push-button switch structure in this embodiment of the utility model is as follows: Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this push-button switch can be used as a function switch for high / low beam overtaking, engine shutdown, etc. on a motorcycle. It includes a housing 1, a slider 2, a button 3, and a contact unit. The housing 1 includes a bracket 11 and a wiring plate 12. The bracket 11 has an internal space and is provided with a side opening 111 and a top opening 112. The wiring plate 12 closes the side opening 111 and is snapped into place with the bracket 11, thereby enabling quick assembly of the wiring plate 12 and the bracket 11. The slider 2 extends into the internal space through the top opening 112. The button 3 is fixed to the upper end of the slider 2 and is pivotally connected to the bracket 11 via a shaft connection structure. The contact unit includes... The stationary contact 4 is fixed on the wire plate 12 and the movable contact 5 is mounted on the side of the slider 2. When the button 3 is pressed and the slider 2 is driven to swing, the circuit is turned on by the contact between the movable contact 5 and the stationary contact 4. The circuit is turned off by controlling the separation of the movable contact 5 and the stationary contact 4. In this embodiment, the housing 1 is set as a separate combination structure of the support 11 and the wire plate 12. The stationary contact 4 and the wire plate 12 are integrally injection molded. This design helps to simplify the complexity of the housing 1 mold, reduce production costs, and improve the production quality of the housing 1.

[0027] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the shaft connection structure in this embodiment includes a first shaft connection portion 113 formed on both sides of the bracket 11 and a second shaft connection portion 31 formed on both sides of the button 3. The first shaft connection portion 113 and the second shaft connection portion 31 are inserted into each other. The first shaft connection portion 113 is a convex shaft, and the second shaft connection portion 31 is a shaft hole. The rotatable connection between the button 3 and the bracket 11 (shell 1) is achieved through the engagement of the convex shaft and the shaft hole. As a modified embodiment, the first shaft connection portion 113 is a shaft hole, and the second shaft connection portion 31 is a convex shaft.

[0028] To facilitate quick and reliable assembly between button 3 and slider 2, it is preferable to provide a snap-fit ​​fixing mechanism between the upper ends of button 3 and slider 2. For example, button 3 has a hollow sleeve portion 32, the inner wall of which has a locking platform, while the upper end of slider 2 has a locking hole. During assembly, the upper end of slider 2 is inserted into sleeve portion 32, and the locking platform and locking hole cooperate to achieve snap-fit ​​fixing.

[0029] See Figure 5 As shown, the bracket 11 has a limiting protrusion 114 on the outer periphery of the wire plate 12. The limiting protrusion 114 strengthens the limiting of the wire plate 12. Furthermore, a snap-fit ​​structure is provided between the limiting protrusion 114 and the wire plate 12. This snap-fit ​​structure ensures quick and reliable assembly of the wire plate 12 and the bracket 11. For example, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a slot provided on the limiting protrusion 114, and a locking block is provided on the edge of the wire plate 12. The wire plate 12 and the bracket 11 are fixedly connected by the locking block engaging with the slot.

[0030] The push-button switch in this embodiment also includes a mounting bracket 6. The bracket 11 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 6. When the push-button switch is installed and used, the mounting bracket 6 is fixedly connected to the mounting component. To ensure reliable installation of the bracket 11 on the mounting bracket 6, a fixing hole 60 is provided on the mounting bracket 6. The bracket 11 is embedded in the fixing hole 60 and secured by a snap-fit. The snap-fit ​​is integrally provided on the bracket 11 or the mounting bracket 6. Furthermore, the stationary contact piece 4 has a wiring pin 41 extending out of the wire plate 12. The wiring pin 41 is used to connect to a wire (such as by spot welding or riveting). The mounting bracket 6 is provided with a wire fixing buckle 61. After the wire is connected to the wiring pin 41, a cable tie can be used to bind the wire to the wire fixing buckle 61, thereby enhancing the wire's tensile strength.

[0031] In some embodiments, a decorative ring 7 is provided around the button 3, and the decorative ring 7 is fixedly connected to the fixing bracket 6. During installation, the decorative ring 7 is embedded in the gap between the button 3 and the mounting hole on the switch housing, and the upper surface of the decorative ring 7 is exposed on the surface of the switch housing, forming a decorative interface surrounding the button 3 to enhance the aesthetics of the button switch.

[0032] Further, see Figure 4 As shown, the fixing frame 6 has upwardly protruding first locking plates 62 on both sides of the bracket 11, and the decorative ring 7 has downwardly protruding second locking plates 71 corresponding to each of the first locking plates 62. The first locking plates 62 and the second locking plates 71 are locked together. The fixing frame 6 has a support platform 63 that abuts against the lower end plane of the second locking plates 71. When assembling the fixing frame 6 and the decorative ring 7, the first locking plates 62 and the second locking plates 71 are locked together, and the support platform 63 and the second locking plates 71 are further combined to limit the abutment, which can effectively ensure that the decorative ring 7 is reliably fixed on the fixing frame 6.

[0033] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the lower outer edge of the decorative ring 7 is provided with an outwardly protruding positioning edge 72. When the button switch is installed in place, the decorative ring 7 extends into the mounting hole, and at the same time, the positioning edge 72 abuts against the inner edge of the mounting hole to enhance the installation positioning effect of the decorative ring 7.

[0034] In this embodiment, the upper end of the button 3 is provided with a pressing surface 33. The pressing surface 33 is an arc-shaped surface that is high at both ends and low in the middle. When the button is pressed, the finger acts on the pressing surface 33. Compared with a flat surface, the arc-shaped surface can guide the finger to remain stable on the button. Whether it is a light touch or a heavy press, it can effectively avoid slippage. The button 3 has a concave cavity with an open end. The upper end of the housing 1 extends into the button 3, so that the button 3 can effectively block the upper opening 12 of the housing 1.

[0035] For those skilled in the art, other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations. However, these obvious variations or modifications derived from the essential spirit of this invention still fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A push-button switch, comprising a housing (1), a slider (2), a button (3), and a contact unit; characterized in that, The housing (1) includes a bracket (11) and a wire plate (12). The bracket (11) has an internal space and is provided with a side opening (111) and a top opening (112). The wire plate (12) closes the side opening (111) and is snapped and fixed to the bracket (11). The slider (2) extends into the internal space through the top opening (112). The button (3) is fixed to the upper end of the slider (2) and is pivotally connected to the bracket (11) through a shaft connection structure. The contact unit includes a stationary contact (4) injection molded and fixed on the wire plate (12) and a movable contact (5) mounted on the side of the slider (2).

2. The push button switch according to claim 1, wherein The shaft connection structure includes a first shaft connection portion (113) formed on both sides of the bracket (11) and a second shaft connection portion (31) formed on both sides of the button (3). The first shaft connection portion (113) and the second shaft connection portion (31) are inserted into each other. One of the first shaft connection portion (113) and the second shaft connection portion (31) is a shaft hole and the other is a convex shaft.

3. The pushbutton switch of claim 1, wherein The button (3) is engaged and fixed to the upper end of the slider (2).

4. The pushbutton switch of claim 1, wherein The bracket (11) is provided with a limiting protrusion (114) on the outer periphery of the wire plate (12), and a snap-fit ​​structure is provided between the limiting protrusion (114) and the wire plate (12).

5. The pushbutton switch of claim 1, wherein It also includes a fixing frame (6), and the bracket (11) is fixedly connected to the fixing frame (6).

6. The pushbutton switch of claim 5, wherein The fixing frame (6) is provided with fixing holes (60), and the bracket (11) is embedded in the fixing holes (60) and is fastened by a buckle; The stationary contact piece (4) has a terminal (41) extending out of the wire plate (12), and the fixing bracket (6) is provided with a wire fixing buckle (61).

7. The pushbutton switch of claim 5, wherein A decorative ring (7) is provided around the button (3), and the decorative ring (7) is fixedly connected to the fixing frame (6).

8. The pushbutton switch of claim 7, wherein The fixing frame (6) has upwardly protruding first card plates (62) on both sides of the bracket (11), and the decorative ring (7) has downwardly protruding second card plates (71) corresponding to each first card plate (62). The first card plates (62) and the second card plates (71) are locked together. The fixing frame (6) has a support platform (63) that abuts against the lower end plane of the second card plates (71).

9. The pushbutton switch of claim 5, wherein The decorative ring (7) has an outwardly protruding positioning flange (72) on its lower outer edge.

10. The pushbutton switch according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that The button (3) has a pressing surface (33) at its upper end, and the pressing surface (33) is an arc-shaped surface that is high at both ends and low in the middle; The button (3) has a recessed cavity with an open lower end, and the upper end of the housing (1) extends into the button (3).

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