A new microswitch assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel microswitch combination, which aims to provide a novel microswitch combination capable of realizing modular assembly, improving assembly efficiency, facilitating later maintenance and improving assembly stability. It comprises a shell one, the shell one is sealedly connected with a shell two, the end face of the shell one and the shell two is provided with a handle reserved hole; a key hole is connected with a signal key and a loudspeaker key; a mounting bracket is embedded with a plurality of switch elements, the loudspeaker key and the signal key are movably connected with the switch elements; a locking bracket is clamped with the mounting bracket, the shell one is connected with a plurality of fixed columns one, the switch elements are arranged between the mounting bracket and the locking bracket; a supporting bottom plate is connected with a plurality of fixed columns two, and the shell two is bolted with the fixed columns two through the supporting bottom plate. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the microswitch combination can be modularly assembled to improve the assembly efficiency and facilitate the later maintenance, and the assembly stability is improved to prevent the circuit breaking failure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of switch technology, and in particular to a novel tactile switch assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Electric vehicles typically have switch assemblies on the handlebars on both sides. These assemblies are connected to the circuitry to enable multiple control functions, such as horn warning, speed adjustment, power switch, and high / low beam headlight adjustment. The switches are usually directly mounted on the switch assembly. Switch malfunction is a common problem for users during the use of electric vehicles.

[0003] Chinese Patent Announcement No.: CN 217294749 U, Announcement Date: August 26, 2022. This utility model discloses a switch assembly on an electric vehicle handlebar, including a handlebar. The handlebar is equipped with a switch assembly, which includes a rocker switch, a tactile switch, and a push-gear switch. The handle includes a housing, a mounting cavity within the housing, and a base plate located within the mounting cavity for mounting the switch assembly. The base plate is detachably connected to the housing. The housing includes a first housing and a second housing, which are detachably connected. A first mounting seat is provided in the mounting cavity between the rocker switch and the base plate, and the first mounting seat is detachably connected to the base plate. A third mounting seat is provided in the mounting cavity between the tactile switch and the base plate, and the third mounting seat is detachably connected to the second housing. A second mounting seat is provided in the mounting cavity between the push-gear switch and the base plate, and the second mounting seat is detachably connected to the base plate. The shortcomings of this technical solution are: 1. The tactile switch and the mounting base are installed separately from the housing, resulting in low assembly efficiency and difficult maintenance; 2. The mounting base is fixed by limiting the position with a base plate on one side, which results in low fixing strength for the mounting base and the tactile switch, making it easy for the switch to malfunction later and affecting the stability of the handle; 3. The poor sealing of the two housings makes it easy for water to enter and damage the circuit.

[0004] In summary, the switch components on the handle have shortcomings such as low assembly efficiency, difficulty in maintenance and poor assembly stability, as well as poor waterproofing leading to easy failure. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention aims to overcome the shortcomings of existing switch assemblies on handles, such as low assembly efficiency, difficulty in maintenance, poor assembly stability leading to easy failure, and poor waterproofing. It provides a novel tactile switch assembly that achieves modular assembly, improves assembly efficiency, facilitates later maintenance, and enhances assembly stability and waterproofing.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A novel tactile switch assembly, comprising Housing 1, housing 2 is sealed to housing 1, and handle pre-drilled holes are provided on the end faces of housing 1 and housing 2; The button hole is located on the housing and is connected to the signal button and the horn button. The mounting bracket is placed inside the housing and has several switching elements embedded in it. The horn key and signal key are movably connected to the switching elements. The locking bracket is snapped into the mounting bracket. The housing is connected to several fixing posts. The locking bracket is bolted to the fixing posts. The switching element is placed between the mounting bracket and the locking bracket. Both the mounting bracket and the locking bracket are connected to positioning components. The base plate is supported, and the shell is connected to several fixed columns. The locking bracket abuts against the base plate and the fixed columns. The shell is bolted to the base plate and the fixed columns.

[0007] Housing 1 and Housing 2 are bolted together to form a single unit, and the connection is sealed to improve waterproofing and protect the internal circuitry. The end face after assembly has a pre-drilled hole for mounting a handle. Several button holes are provided on the side of Housing 1 for mounting horn buttons and signal buttons. The mounting bracket is placed inside Housing 1 and works with the locking bracket to limit the switching element. The circuit is connected and the switch is turned on by contacting the switching element with the signal button or horn button. The locking bracket and mounting bracket snap together to pre-install the switching element during assembly, initially fixing the switching element. Then, the locking bracket, along with the fixing post and bolts, further secures the switching element to the housing. This results in a more compact structure, and the switching element, clamped and fixed from both sides, is completely confined within the housing to prevent shaking under external vibrations that could affect circuit continuity. The positioning component assists in the assembly accuracy and efficiency of the locking bracket and mounting bracket, enabling efficient assembly with rapid pre-assembly and secondary locking of components, facilitating later disassembly and maintenance, and ensuring high-strength stability of the circuit. The support frame connects within the housing and works with the fixing post to support and position the locking bracket, allowing for quick docking of the mounting bracket, locking bracket, and switching element assembly. The fixing post is then bolted to the housing to quickly and stably fix the switching element to the housing. This achieves modular assembly of the tactile switch assembly, improving assembly efficiency and facilitating later maintenance; it also provides waterproof sealing, enhanced assembly stability to prevent open-circuit faults, and a highly precise and compact structure between components.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting bracket has through holes, and the switching element is electrically connected to a PCB board. One side of the PCB board abuts against the mounting bracket, and the other side abuts against a locking bracket. The switching element is inserted into the through holes. The mounting bracket is connected to a limit plate, and the limit plate is connected to a limit post. Both the signal key and the horn key have a socket, and the limit post is inserted into the socket. Through holes are formed on the surface of the mounting bracket, allowing the contact portion of the switching element to extend out of the through holes and face the signal key and horn key for pressing. The limit plate connected to the mounting bracket ensures that the signal key and horn key are inserted along the limit plate and that the limit post is inserted into the socket. The limit post and socket are circular in shape, allowing the signal key to be pressed with the limit post as a fulcrum. This improves the stability of component assembly and circuit connectivity.

[0009] Preferably, the locking bracket is connected to a snap plate with snap holes, and the mounting bracket is connected to a snap block, which engages with the snap plate through the snap holes. The locking bracket is connected to a snap plate with snap blocks that fit the snap blocks, allowing for quick connection between the mounting bracket and the locking bracket by the snap blocks entering the snap holes of the snap plate during assembly. This achieves the effect of rapid, stable, modular pre-assembly of the locking bracket and the mounting bracket.

[0010] Preferably, several buckle plates are provided, arranged near the edge of the end face of the locking bracket, with the buckle plates on both sides arranged in a mirror image. Multiple buckle plates are provided, with the number of buckle blocks corresponding to the number of buckle plates. The buckle plates are arranged symmetrically and evenly on both sides near the edge of the end face of the locking bracket to prevent interference with subsequent bolt connections and to ensure more even overall force application. This achieves the effect of improving the rationality of the structural layout of the assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the positioning component includes a positioning protrusion, and the side of the mounting bracket has a mating groove. The positioning protrusion connects to the side of the locking bracket, and the positioning protrusion engages with the mating groove. When the mounting bracket and the locking bracket are mated, the positioning protrusion engages with the mating groove, thereby increasing the tightness of the connection and achieving the effect of enhancing the connection tightness.

[0012] Preferably, the positioning component includes a positioning protrusion connected to the end face of housing one, and housing two has a positioning groove that engages with the positioning protrusion. Housing one has several positioning bosses on its end face, and housing two has correspondingly sized and positioned positioning grooves to ensure precise positioning and prevent misalignment when housing one and housing two are joined. Simultaneously, the misaligned engagement structure forms a labyrinth seal between housing one and housing two, improving waterproofing and protecting the internal circuitry. This further enhances assembly precision and efficiency, as well as waterproof sealing.

[0013] Preferably, the locking bracket is connected to mounting ears, with a fixing bolt inserted into each mounting ear. A fixing post has a screw hole, and the fixing bolt is threaded into the screw hole. The mounting bracket has a second screw hole, and the PCB board has a through hole. The locking bracket is then connected to a second fixing bolt, which passes through the through hole and is threaded into the screw hole. The mounting ear, through the screw hole of the fixing post, secures the locking bracket to the housing. The second fixing bolt, through the PCB board, is connected to the screw hole, further securing the circuit board to the locking bracket and mounting bracket. This ensures complete fixation of the locking bracket to the housing and achieves high-strength assembly between modules, thereby improving the connection strength between the assembled structures.

[0014] Preferably, the second fixing post has a screw hole three, the support base plate has a screw hole four, and the second housing is fitted with a fixing bolt three, which is threaded into screw holes three and four. The second housing also has a fixing post four, which has a screw hole four. The support base plate has a insertion hole two, which is fitted with a fixing bolt four, which is threaded into screw hole four. The locking bracket is connected to the first housing by fixing bolt one, the mounting bracket is connected to the locking bracket by fixing bolt two, and the first housing and the second housing are connected by fixing bolt three. Before connecting fixing bolt three, the support base plate is fixed by fixing bolt four to facilitate the connection of the second housing. This achieves the effect of allowing the various modules of the assembly to be assembled strongly and sequentially, stably connected, and easy to disassemble and maintain later.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the tactile switch assembly can be modularly assembled, thereby improving assembly efficiency and facilitating subsequent maintenance; waterproof sealing protects the internal circuit; improves assembly stability and prevents open circuit failures; the components are highly precise and have a compact structure; improves the rationality of the assembly's structural layout; enhances connection tightness; and improves the connection strength between the assembly structures. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A sectional view; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A sectional view; Figure 5 These are structural schematic diagrams of shell one and shell two; Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the mounting bracket and the locking bracket.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Shell 1, 2. Shell 2, 3. 4. Handle pre-drilled hole, 5. Button hole, 6. Signal button, 7. Horn button, 8. Mounting bracket, 9. PCB board, 10. Switching element, 11. Locking bracket, 12. Fixing post one, 13. Support base plate, 14. Fixing post two, 15. Through hole, 16. Limiting plate, 17. Limiting post, 18. Insertion hole, 19. Elastic mechanism, 20. Rubber sleeve, 21. Pressing block, 22. Buckle plate, 23. Buckle hole, 24. Buckle block, 25. Butt groove, 26. Positioning protrusion, 27. Mounting ear, 28. Screw hole one, 29. Through hole, 30. Screw hole two, 31. Screw hole three, 32. Reinforcing rib plate one, 33. Reinforcing rib plate two, 34. Reinforcing rib plate three, 35. Positioning protrusion, 36. Positioning groove, 37. Fixing post four, 38. Screw hole four, 39. Insertion hole two. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this application or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0020] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of components illustrated in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. For ease of illustration, spatial relative terms such as “up,” “down,” “left,” and “right” are used in the embodiments to describe the relationship of one element or feature shown in the figures relative to another element or feature. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientations shown in the figures, spatial terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figure is inverted, an element described as being “below” other elements or features would be positioned “up” other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term “down” can include both up and down orientations. The device may be positioned in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein can be interpreted accordingly. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the figures are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, processes, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, processes, and equipment should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be discussed further in subsequent figures.

[0021] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] Example 1: like Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figures 3 and 6, a novel tactile switch assembly includes a housing 1, a housing 2 sealed to the housing 1, and handle pre-drilled holes 3 on the end faces of the housing 1 and housing 2; a button hole 4, located on the housing 1, connected to a signal button 5 and a horn button 6; a mounting bracket 7, located inside the housing 1, with several switching elements 9 embedded in the mounting bracket 7, and the horn button 6 and signal button 5 movably connected to the switching elements 9; a locking bracket 10, snapped into the mounting bracket 7, with several fixing posts 11 connected to the housing 1, and the locking bracket 10 bolted to the fixing posts 11, the switching elements 9 placed between the mounting bracket 7 and the locking bracket 10, and both the mounting bracket 7 and the locking bracket 9 connected to positioning components; a supporting base plate 12, with several fixing posts 23 connected to the housing 1, the locking bracket 10 abutting against the supporting base plate 12 and the fixing posts 23, and the housing 2 being bolted to the fixing posts 23 via the supporting base plate 12.

[0023] like Figure 2 , 5 As shown in Figure 6, the mounting bracket 7 has a through hole 14, the switching element 9 is electrically connected to the PCB board 8, one side of the PCB board 8 abuts against the mounting bracket 7, and the other side of the PCB board 8 abuts against the locking bracket 10. The switching element 9 is inserted into the through hole 14. The mounting bracket 7 is connected to the limit plate 15, and the limit plate 15 is connected to the limit post 16. The signal key 5 has a first socket 17, and the limit post 16 is inserted into the first socket 17.

[0024] like Figure 2 , 6 As shown, the locking bracket 10 is connected to a buckle plate 21, and the buckle plate 21 has buckle holes 22. The mounting bracket 7 is connected to a buckle block 23, and the buckle block 23 is engaged with the buckle plate 21 through the buckle holes 22. There are several buckle plates 21, which are arranged on the end face of the locking bracket near the edge, and the buckle plates 21 on both sides are arranged in a mirror image.

[0025] like Figure 2 , 5 As shown in Figure 6, the positioning assembly includes a positioning protrusion 25, and a mating groove 24 is provided on the side of the mounting bracket 7. The positioning protrusion 25 is connected to the side of the locking bracket 10, and the positioning protrusion 25 is engaged with the mating groove 24. The positioning assembly also includes a positioning ridge 35, which is connected to the end face of housing 1. Housing 2 is provided with a positioning groove 36, which is engaged with the positioning ridge 35.

[0026] like Figure 5 , 6As shown, the locking bracket 10 is connected to the mounting ear 26, and the mounting ear 26 is inserted with a fixing bolt 1. The fixing post 11 is provided with a screw hole 27, and the fixing bolt 1 is threadedly connected to the screw hole 27. The mounting bracket 7 is provided with a screw hole 29. The PCB board 8 is provided with a through hole 28. The locking bracket 10 is inserted with a fixing bolt 2, and the fixing bolt 2 passes through the through hole 28 and is threadedly connected to the screw hole 29.

[0027] like Figure 2 , 5 As shown in Figure 6, the second fixing post 13 is provided with a screw hole 30, the supporting base plate 12 is provided with a screw hole 41, the second housing 2 is provided with a fixing bolt 3, the fixing bolt 3 is threadedly connected to the screw hole 30 and the screw hole 41, the housing 1 is provided with a fixing post 47, the fixing post 47 is provided with a screw hole 48, the supporting base plate is provided with a insertion hole 29, the insertion hole 239 is provided with a fixing bolt 4, the fixing bolt 4 is threadedly connected to the screw hole 38.

[0028] like Figure 1-6 As shown: The switch element 9 is connected to the elastic mechanism 18 and the rubber sleeve 19. The elastic mechanism 18 is placed inside the rubber sleeve 19. The rubber sleeve 19 is connected to the pressing block 20. The horn button 6 is movably connected to the pressing block 20. By adding the elastic mechanism 18, the switch element 9 corresponding to the horn button 6 applies force to the pressing block 20 and presses the rubber sleeve 19 when the horn button 6 is pressed, and then contacts the switch element 9 to realize circuit connection and open the switch. This enhances the tactile feedback of the horn button 6 and ensures a better user experience.

[0029] The number of signal keys 5 is related to the required control circuit (not shown in the figure). In this embodiment, there are two signal keys 5, and the arrangement directions of the limiting plates 15 on adjacent switching elements 9 are different. The limiting plates 15 of one switching element 9 are arranged in two mirror images (including the limiting post 16) to cooperate with the signal keys 5. The two limiting plates of adjacent switching elements 9 are arranged in different directions, so that the arrangement directions of the signal keys 5 are different. This makes it easier to quickly distinguish them during switching operations, reduces accidental switching operations, and improves the user experience.

[0030] The switch element 9 and the PCB board are existing electric vehicle handlebars with circuit boards that transmit and control information via touch switches, and are also electrically connected to conductive wires (not shown in the figure) for electrical connection with other circuit system control units (not shown in the figure) of the electric vehicle.

[0031] Fixing bolt 1, fixing bolt 2, fixing bolt 3 and fixing bolt 4 are all existing nut and screw structures (not shown in the figure), and elastic mechanism 18 is an existing spring structure.

[0032] The inner cavity of shell 1 is connected to several reinforcing ribs 32, and fixing posts 11 and 13 are both connected to the reinforcing ribs 32. The locking bracket 10 is connected to the reinforcing ribs 33. Shell 2 is connected to the reinforcing ribs 34.

[0033] In use: Pre-assemble the tactile switch assembly: Embed each switch element 9 into its corresponding through hole 14 on the mounting bracket 7, then align the locking bracket 10, so that each latch 23 engages with the latch hole 22 of the latch plate 21. At this time, the positioning protrusion 25 is embedded into the mating groove 24. The fixing bolts of the locking bracket 10 pass through the through hole 28 and are screwed into the screw hole 29 of the mounting bracket 7 to completely fix the locking bracket 10 and the mounting bracket 7, thus fixing the PCB board 9 and the switch element 9. The elastic mechanism 18 is connected to the PCB board 8, and the rubber sleeve 19 is glued to the mounting bracket 7 at one end on the outside of the elastic mechanism 18. The end is glued to the pressing block 20; the supporting base plate 12 is screwed into the screw hole 38 on the fixing post 37 through the fixing bolt 4 on the insertion hole 2 39, so that the supporting base plate 12 is fixed in the housing 1. The signal element 5 and the horn button 6 are pre-embedded into the part protruding from the other side of the housing 1 through the button hole 4. Then, the mounting bracket 7 and the locking bracket 10 are inserted into the housing 1 along the supporting base plate 12 and the fixing post 2 13. The fixing bolt 1 on the mounting ear 26 is screwed into the screw hole 27 on the fixing post 11, so that the switching element 9 is opposite to the corresponding signal element 5 and the pressing block 20 is opposite to the horn button 6 (e.g. Figure 3 and 4 As shown); the positioning boss 35 and positioning groove 36 are inserted relative to each other to make housing 2 and housing 1 close together. The fixing bolt 3 is inserted into housing 2 and screwed into screw hole 4 31 and finally screwed into screw hole 30 to make housing 1 and housing 2 completely connected, thus completing the assembly of the tactile switch assembly, which is ready for later installation with other structures of the electric vehicle handlebar.

[0034] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A novel tactile switch assembly, characterized in that, include A housing 1 (1) is sealed to a housing 2 (2), and the end faces of the housing 1 (1) and the housing 2 (2) are provided with handle pre-drilled holes (3). A button hole (4) is located on the housing (1), and the button hole (4) is connected to a signal key (5) and a horn key (6). Mounting bracket (7), the mounting bracket (7) is placed inside housing one (1), the mounting bracket (7) is embedded with a plurality of switching elements (9), the horn key (6) and the signal key (5) are movably connected to the switching elements (9); Locking bracket (10), the locking bracket (10) is snapped into the mounting bracket (7), the housing (1) is connected to a plurality of fixing posts (11), the locking bracket (10) is bolted to the fixing posts (11), the switching element (9) is placed between the mounting bracket (7) and the locking bracket (10), and both the mounting bracket (7) and the locking bracket (10) are connected to positioning components; The base plate (12) is supported, and the housing (1) is connected to several fixed columns (13). The locking bracket (10) abuts against the base plate (12) and the fixed columns (13). The housing (2) is bolted to the fixed columns (13) through the base plate (12).

2. The novel tactile switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (7) is provided with a through hole (14). The switching element (9) is electrically connected to a PCB board (8). One side of the PCB board (8) abuts against the mounting bracket (7), and the other side of the PCB board (8) abuts against the locking bracket (10). The switching element (9) is inserted into the through hole (14). The mounting bracket (7) is connected to a limit plate (15). The limit plate (15) is connected to a limit post (16). The signal key (5) is provided with a first socket (17). The limit post (16) is inserted into the first socket (17).

3. The novel tactile switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking bracket (10) is connected to a buckle plate (21), the buckle plate (21) is provided with buckle holes (22), the mounting bracket (7) is connected to a buckle block (23), and the buckle block (23) is engaged with the buckle plate (21) through the buckle holes (22).

4. The novel tactile switch assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The buckle plate (21) is provided in several parts. The buckle plate (21) is arranged on the end face of the locking bracket near the edge. The buckle plates (21) on both sides are arranged in a mirror image.

5. The novel tactile switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning component includes a positioning protrusion (25), and the mounting bracket (7) has a mating groove (24) on its side. The positioning protrusion (25) is connected to the side of the locking bracket (10), and the positioning protrusion (25) is engaged with the mating groove (24).

6. A novel tactile switch assembly according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that, The positioning component includes a positioning protrusion (35), which is connected to the end face of housing one (1). Housing two (2) is provided with a positioning groove (36), which is engaged with the positioning protrusion (35).

7. A novel tactile switch assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking bracket (10) is connected to a mounting ear (26), and a fixing bolt is inserted into the mounting ear (26). The fixing post (11) is provided with a screw hole (27). The fixing bolt is threadedly connected to the screw hole (27). The mounting bracket (7) is provided with a screw hole (29). The PCB board (8) is provided with a through hole (28). The locking bracket (10) is connected to a fixing bolt (2). The fixing bolt (2) passes through the through hole (28) and is threadedly connected to the screw hole (29).

8. The novel tactile switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second fixing post (13) is provided with a screw hole three (30), the supporting base plate (12) is provided with a screw hole four (31), the second housing (2) is provided with a fixing bolt three, the fixing bolt three is threadedly connected to the screw hole three (30) and the screw hole four (31), the first housing (1) is provided with a fixing post four (37), the fixing post four (37) is provided with a screw hole four (38), the supporting base plate (12) is provided with a socket two (39), the socket two (39) is provided with a fixing bolt four, the fixing bolt four is threadedly connected to the screw hole four (38).

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