A toggle lock switch and flashlight

Abstract

This utility model discloses a toggle lock switch and a flashlight. The toggle lock switch is mounted on a main body with a PCB board and includes a push plate and a locking rod. The main body has a first space and a second space for accommodating the push plate and the locking rod respectively. The bottom of the push plate is provided with a first groove and a second groove, the first groove being deeper than the second groove. When the push plate moves to the left or right and is pushed to the top of the locking rod, engaging in the second groove, the locking rod moves vertically downward in the second space and its bottom contacts the contact on the PCB board. When the push plate moves to the right or left and is pushed to the top of the locking rod, engaging in the first groove, the locking rod moves vertically upward in the second space and its bottom separates from the contact on the PCB board. The technical solution provided by this utility model can not only trigger electronic signals to achieve one-button locking, unlocking, and multi-mode switching, but also takes into account the feel, and has the characteristics of anti-interference, high stability, and IPx8 waterproof.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to switches and flashlights, and in particular to a toggle lock switch and flashlight. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are three main types of flashlight toggle switches on the market: physical toggle switches, Hall effect switches, and optical reflective switches. However, each of these three types of switches has its shortcomings: traditional physical toggle switches, while waterproof to IPx8 level, have high tactile resistance and a poor user experience; Hall effect switches are susceptible to magnetic field interference; and optical reflective switches are very difficult to program and debug, resulting in poor stability. Therefore, there is an urgent need to optimize and improve existing products. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a toggle lock switch and flashlight, which can not only trigger electronic signals to solve one-button locking and unlocking and multi-mode switching, but also take into account the feel, and has the characteristics of anti-interference, high stability and IPx8 waterproof.

[0004] A toggle locking switch is mounted on a pre-set body containing a PCB board and includes a push plate and a locking lever.

[0005] The preset body has a first space and a second space that respectively accommodate the push plate and the locking rod, and allows the push plate to move horizontally left and right in the first space, and allows the locking rod to move vertically up and down in the second space;

[0006] The bottom of the push plate is provided with a first groove and a second groove, wherein the depth of the first groove is greater than that of the second groove;

[0007] The top of the locking rod is used to contact the first groove and the second groove respectively, and the bottom of the locking rod is used to contact the contact point on the PCB board;

[0008] When the push plate moves to the left or right and is pushed to the top of the locking rod into the second groove, the locking rod moves vertically downward in the second space and the bottom of the locking rod contacts the contact on the PCB board; when the push plate moves to the right or left and is pushed to the top of the locking rod into the first groove, the locking rod moves vertically upward in the second space and the bottom of the locking rod separates from the contact on the PCB board.

[0009] Optionally, a spring is also included; a protruding brim is provided at the lower top of the locking rod, and an annular step is provided in the second space, with the spring sleeved on the locking rod and located between the brim and the step.

[0010] Optionally, the top of the locking lever is conical, and the shapes of the first groove and the second groove match the shape of the top of the locking lever.

[0011] Optionally, a waterproof ring is also included, which is fitted onto the locking rod and located below the spring; the edge of the waterproof ring contacts the inner wall of the preset body.

[0012] Optionally, a positioning rod is also included, which passes through the push plate and movably connects the push plate to the preset body.

[0013] A flashlight includes a toggle lock switch as described above, wherein the preset body corresponds to the flashlight body.

[0014] Optionally, the flashlight includes a first state and a second state; when the bottom of the locking lever contacts the contact on the PCB board, it corresponds to the first state; when the bottom of the locking lever separates from the contact on the PCB board, it corresponds to the second state.

[0015] Optionally, the first state is an unlocked mode; the second state is a locked mode.

[0016] This utility model provides a toggle lock switch and flashlight. The two grooves at the bottom of the push plate correspond to two different gear positions or states. The push plate and locking lever are intersected, so that when the push plate moves horizontally left and right, it presses the locking lever to move vertically, causing the top of the locking lever to switch between the two grooves. The bottom of the locking lever contacts or separates from the contacts on the PCB board, achieving the function of switching gear positions or states. This utility model provides a purely physical toggle method that can trigger electronic signals, realizing one-button locking, unlocking, and multi-mode switching functions. It also features a smooth feel, anti-interference capabilities, high stability, and IPx8 waterproof performance. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the toggle locking switch in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the push plate in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the flashlight in its first state according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the flashlight in its first state according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the flashlight in its second state according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the flashlight in its second state according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] The markings in the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0024] 1. Preset main body; 11. First space; 12. Second space; 121. Step; 2. PCB board; 21. Contact point; 3. Push plate; 31. First groove; 32. Second groove; 33. Through hole; 4. Locking rod; 41. Top; 42. Bottom; 43. Cap brim; 5. Spring; 6. Waterproof ring; 7. Positioning rod. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0026] A toggle lock switch and a flashlight, such as Figures 1 to 6 As shown. The toggle lock switch can be used not only on flashlights but also on other pre-built bodies 1 with PCB board 2. The toggle lock switch includes a push plate 3 and a locking lever 4.

[0027] Specifically, the pre-designed main body has a first space 11 and a second space 12 that respectively accommodate the push plate and the locking rod. The specific shapes of the first space and the second space are not limited, as long as the push plate can move horizontally left and right in the first space and the locking rod can move vertically up and down in the second space.

[0028] The bottom of the push plate is provided with a first groove 31 and a second groove 32, the first groove being deeper than the second groove; that is, the bottom of the push plate has two grooves, one deep and one shallow, which can correspond to different gears or states respectively.

[0029] The specific shape of the locking lever is not limited. Its top 41 is used to contact the first groove and the second groove respectively, and its bottom 42 is used to contact the contact 21 on the PCB board.

[0030] During operation, when the push plate moves left or right and is pushed to the top of the locking lever, engaging it in the second groove, the locking lever moves vertically downwards within the second space, causing its bottom to contact the contacts on the PCB board, thus triggering the corresponding electrical function. When the push plate moves in the opposite direction and is pushed to the top of the locking lever, engaging it in the first groove, the locking lever moves vertically upwards within the second space, causing its bottom to separate from the contacts on the PCB board, thus triggering the opposite electrical function.

[0031] Furthermore, it also includes a spring 5; a protruding cap 43 is provided at the lower top of the locking rod, and an annular step 121 is provided in the second space. The spring is sleeved on the locking rod and is located between the cap and the step. That is, the second space is frustum-shaped, forming two different cylindrical spaces through the step. When the spring is sleeved between the cap and the step of the locking rod, the spring is used for the reset action after the locking rod moves down. It is understood that the elastic element that restricts the vertical up and down movement of the locking rod is not limited to a spring.

[0032] Furthermore, the top of the locking lever is conical, and the shapes of the first and second grooves match the shape of the top of the locking lever, thereby achieving a smoother operating feel.

[0033] Furthermore, it also includes a waterproof ring 6, which is fitted onto the locking rod and located below the spring; the edge of the waterproof ring contacts the inner wall of the preset body. The waterproof ring prevents water from seeping inward from the locking rod, achieving the required waterproof level.

[0034] Furthermore, it also includes a positioning rod 7, which is used to connect the push plate and the preset body. Specifically, the push plate is provided with a through hole 33, and the positioning rod passes through the through hole in the push plate to form a movable connection between the push plate and the preset body.

[0035] A flashlight is provided, including the toggle lock switch as described above, with a preset main body corresponding to the flashlight body. Other existing technical structures and functions of the flashlight will not be described here.

[0036] Furthermore, the flashlight includes at least two states: a first state and a second state. The first state corresponds to the bottom of the locking lever contacting the contacts on the PCB board; the second state corresponds to the bottom of the locking lever separating from the contacts on the PCB board.

[0037] Specifically, in one implementation, the first state is an unlocked mode; the second state is a locked mode. In the unlocked mode, the locking lever moves down, and the bottom of the locking lever contacts the contact point on the PCB board. The electronic system connects to the electronic signal, and the system unlocked mode is activated.

[0038] In locked mode, the locking lever moves upward, and the bottom of the locking lever leaves the contact on the PCB board. The electronic system has no electronic signal, and the system lock mode is activated.

[0039] Understandably, the first and second states can also correspond to other functions or modes.

[0040] The above is a description of the present utility model to help understand it; however, the implementation of the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the principle of the present utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A toggle lock switch characterized by, The toggle lock switch is mounted on a pre-designed main body containing a PCB board and includes a push plate and a locking lever. The preset body has a first space and a second space that respectively accommodate the push plate and the locking rod, and allows the push plate to move horizontally left and right in the first space, and allows the locking rod to move vertically up and down in the second space; The bottom of the push plate is provided with a first groove and a second groove, wherein the depth of the first groove is greater than that of the second groove; The top of the locking rod is used to contact the first groove and the second groove respectively, and the bottom of the locking rod is used to contact the contact point on the PCB board; When the push plate moves to the left or right and is pushed to the top of the locking rod into the second groove, the locking rod moves vertically downward in the second space and the bottom of the locking rod contacts the contact on the PCB board; when the push plate moves to the right or left and is pushed to the top of the locking rod into the first groove, the locking rod moves vertically upward in the second space and the bottom of the locking rod separates from the contact on the PCB board.

2. The toggle locking switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a spring; the lower top of the locking rod is provided with a protruding brim, and an annular step is provided in the second space. The spring is sleeved on the locking rod and is located between the brim and the step.

3. The toggle locking switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the locking lever is conical, and the shapes of the first groove and the second groove match the shape of the top of the locking lever.

4. The toggle locking switch as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a waterproof ring, which is fitted onto the locking rod and located below the spring; the edge of the waterproof ring contacts the inner wall of the preset body.

5. The toggle locking switch as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, It also includes a positioning rod that passes through the push plate and movably connects the push plate to the preset body.

6. A flashlight, characterized in that, Includes the toggle lock switch as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the preset body corresponds to the flashlight body.

7. The flashlight as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The flashlight includes a first state and a second state; when the bottom of the locking lever contacts the contact on the PCB board, it corresponds to the first state; when the bottom of the locking lever separates from the contact on the PCB board, it corresponds to the second state.

8. The flashlight as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The first state is the unlocked mode; the second state is the locked mode.

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