Multi-position wall switch

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of multi-position wall switch, including switch box, multiple groups of switch button are arranged in the switch box, connecting post is arranged at the rear side of switch button, mobile block is arranged at the rear side of connecting post, limit box is evenly arranged on the inside upper end of switch box, lifting rod is arranged in the limit box and is attached to its inner wall, the bottom wall of lifting rod and one end of mobile block are evenly provided with inclined plane, the upper end of switch box is provided with the through-hole compatible with the lifting rod, the upper and lower ends of the front side of switch box are evenly provided with slide rail, the slide rail is provided with the slider compatible therewith, the front end of two the slider is provided with the protective shell compatible with the switch box, limit component is arranged between the protective shell and the switch box symmetrically, prompt component is arranged at the front end of switch button, reduce the possibility of misoperation, effectively protect switch button.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wall switch technology, and more specifically, to a multi-position wall switch. Background Technology

[0002] As a key component for centralized control of multiple electrical devices, the ease of use, safety, and reliability of existing multi-pole wall switches have always been the focus of design. However, there are still many problems that need to be improved in the practical application of existing multi-pole wall switches. Specifically, the switch buttons of traditional multi-position wall switches are usually directly exposed and lack an effective protective structure. This makes it easy for dust, oil and other impurities to accumulate on the switch surface, which not only affects the appearance, but may also cause poor contact due to impurities entering the switch. Especially in environments such as kitchens and bathrooms, the corrosion of moisture and oil will shorten the service life of the switch. At the same time, the exposed buttons are also easy to be accidentally touched, especially in families with children or densely populated places, which may cause unnecessary electrical safety hazards. In addition, the status indicators of existing multi-position wall switches are often not intuitive enough. Most switches only distinguish the on / off state by the pressing distance of the button or a slight difference in feel. For people with poor eyesight or in dimly lit environments, it is difficult for users to quickly and accurately determine whether the device corresponding to each switch is in working condition. They need to check repeatedly, which reduces the efficiency of use. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a multi-position wall switch to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as the lack of effective protective structure and the lack of intuitive switch status indication.

[0004] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A multi-position wall switch includes a switch box containing multiple sets of switch buttons. A connecting post is located behind each switch button, and a movable block is located behind the connecting post. Multiple limiting boxes are located on the upper inner side of the switch box. A lifting rod, which fits against the inner wall of each limiting box, is located within the limiting box. Both the bottom wall of the lifting rod and one end of the movable block have inclined surfaces that are compatible. An opening, compatible with the movable block, is located at the lower end of each limiting box. A through hole, compatible with the lifting rod, is located at the upper and lower front ends of the switch box. Slide rails, each with a compatible slider, are located on the slide rails. Protective shells, compatible with the switch box, are located at the front ends of two sliders. Symmetrically arranged limiting components are located between the protective shells and the switch box. An indicator component is located at the front end of each switch button.

[0005] The present invention is further configured such that the limiting component includes a mounting plate, a fixing plate and a spring. The mounting plate is connected to one end of the inner side of the protective shell, the fixing plate is connected to one end of the front side of the switch box, one end of the spring is connected to the mounting plate and the other end is connected to the fixing plate, thereby pushing the protective shell to automatically reset to the initial position without manual adjustment, thus improving ease of use.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the prompt component includes a fixed frame, a sliding frame and a rotating shaft, the fixed frame is located at the front end of the switch button, the sliding frame is adapted to the fixed frame, and the rotating shaft connects the fixed frame and the sliding frame. Compared with traditional sticker labels, it is more durable, less prone to wear or fall off, and can maintain clear status prompts even after long-term use.

[0007] The present invention is further provided that a connecting plate is provided on the rear side of the switch box, and screw holes are provided at the four corners of the connecting plate. Screws are provided in the screw holes for threaded connection. Through the cooperation of the screw holes and screws at the four corners, the switch box can be firmly fixed to the wall or mounting surface, avoiding poor contact or displacement problems caused by loosening.

[0008] The present invention is further provided with a hand-held block at one end of the front side of the protective shell, which increases the contact area between the fingers and the protective shell and provides a better grip.

[0009] The present invention is further provided with a luminous block at the upper end of the lifting rod to help users quickly find the switch position and reduce the time spent searching.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a marking layer is provided on the front side of the fixed frame, which can realize fine patterns and text, and the marking content is clear and sharp, thereby improving the information transmission effect.

[0011] (III) Beneficial Effects Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a multi-position wall switch, which has the following advantages: 1. When the switch button is pressed, the connecting column drives the moving block to move. The moving block interacts with the inclined surface of the lifting rod through the inclined surface of the inclined surface, pushing the lifting rod to rise and fall within the limit box and extend or retract from the through hole of the switch box. This mechanical linkage structure is very direct, allowing users to clearly perceive the change in the state of the switch. The lifting action of the lifting rod after the button is pressed is intuitively visible, without relying on other auxiliary judgments, reducing the possibility of misoperation, and allowing users to have a clear understanding of whether the switch is effective.

[0012] 2. The protective shell, together with the slide rail and slider, provides effective protection for the switch button. In daily use, dust, moisture, etc., can easily enter the switch and cause damage. The protective shell can isolate the switch button from the external environment, reduce the corrosion of these factors on the switch, and extend the service life of the switch. At the same time, the protective shell opens and closes by sliding the slider on the slide rail, which is smooth and does not cause jamming, making it very convenient to use.

[0013] 3. The sliding frame is replaceable or rotatable, and users can customize the label content according to their needs, improving the versatility and scene adaptability of the switch. Compared with traditional sticker labels, it is more durable, not easy to wear or fall off, and can still maintain clear status indications after long-term use. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the multi-position wall switch in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the multi-position wall switch in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-section of the protective shell in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a front view schematic diagram of the multi-position wall switch in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-section of the switch box in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-section of the multi-position wall switch limit box in this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Switch box; 2. Switch button; 3. Connecting post; 4. Moving block; 5. Limit box; 6. Lifting rod; 7. Opening; 8. Through hole; 9. Slide rail; 10. Slider; 11. Protective shell; 12. Mounting plate; 13. Fixing plate; 14. Spring; 15. Fixing frame; 16. Sliding frame; 17. Rotating shaft; 18. Connecting plate; 19. Screw hole; 20. Screw; 21. Handheld block; 22. Luminous block. Detailed Implementation

[0016] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0018] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-6 A multi-position wall switch includes a switch box 1, which contains multiple sets of switch buttons 2. A connecting post 3 is located behind each switch button 2, and a moving block 4 is located behind the connecting post 3. Multiple limiting boxes 5 are located on the upper inner side of the switch box 1. A lifting rod 6, which fits against the inner wall of each limiting box 5, is located inside each limiting box 5. Both the bottom wall of the lifting rod 6 and one end of the moving block 4 are provided with inclined surfaces that are compatible. An opening 7, compatible with the moving block 4, is located at the lower end of each limiting box 5. A through hole 8, compatible with the lifting rod 6, is located at the upper and lower ends of the front side of the switch box 1. Slide rails 9 are provided at both ends of the front side of the switch box 1, and sliding blocks 10, compatible with each slide rail 9, are provided at the front ends of the two sliding blocks 10. Protective shells 11, compatible with the switch box 1, are provided at the front ends of the protective shells 11 and the switch box 1. Symmetrically arranged limiting components are provided between the protective shells 11 and the switch box 1. A prompting component is provided at the front end of each switch button 2.

[0020] The limiting assembly includes a mounting plate 12, a fixing plate 13, and a spring 14. The mounting plate 12 is connected to one end of the inner side of the protective shell 11, the fixing plate 13 is connected to one end of the front side of the switch box 1, and one end of the spring 14 is connected to the mounting plate 12 and the other end is connected to the fixing plate 13.

[0021] A connecting plate 18 is provided on the rear side of the switch box 1. Each of the four corners of the connecting plate 18 is provided with a screw hole 19, and a screw 20 is provided in the screw hole 19 for threaded connection.

[0022] A hand-held block 21 is provided at one end of the front side of the protective shell 11.

[0023] In this embodiment, during use, the main incoming terminal inside the switch box 1 is connected to the main live wire terminal, ensuring that the copper core is fully inserted and the screws are tightened to prevent loose connections. When the user needs to operate the switch button 2, they first contact the hand-held block 21 on the front side of the protective shell 11, hold the hand-held block 21 and push it away from the switch box 1. At this time, the protective shell 11 slides on the upper and lower slide rails 9 on the front side of the switch box 1 via the two sliders 10 at the front end. The cooperation between the sliders 10 and the slide rails 9 ensures that the protective shell 11 moves smoothly in a straight line and avoids deviation. During the sliding process of the protective shell 11, the mounting plate 12 connected to the inner side of the protective shell 11 moves with the protective shell 11 and compresses the spring 14. When the spring 14 is compressed, it generates elastic potential energy, which stores power for subsequent reset, so that the sliders 10 and the slide rails 9 are always tightly fitted, ensuring the smooth opening action of the protective shell 11. As the protective shell 11 gradually opens, the switch button 2 is fully exposed.

[0024] More specifically, when a user presses any set of switch buttons 2 as needed, the button moves backward under pressure, causing the connecting post 3, which is fixedly connected to it, to move backward synchronously. The moving block 4 at the rear end of the connecting post 3 moves together with the connecting post 3. Since one end of the moving block 4 and the bottom wall of the lifting rod 6 are both provided with matching inclined surfaces, the horizontal movement of the moving block 4 is converted into the vertical movement of the lifting rod 6 through the contact of the inclined surfaces. The inclined surface of the moving block 4 presses upward against the inclined surface of the lifting rod 6, pushing the lifting rod 6 to slide upward within the limiting box 5. The inner wall of the limiting box 5 fits against the lifting rod 6, strictly constraining the direction of movement of the lifting rod 6, ensuring that it can only move up and down in the vertical direction, avoiding jamming caused by deviation. When the lifting rod 6 moves upward, its upper end gradually extends out from the through hole 8 at the top of the switch box 1 until the switch button 2 is pressed in place (i.e., the circuit is connected). At this time, the extension length of the lifting rod 6 reaches its maximum. This intuitive mechanical action provides feedback to the user that "the switch is on". If the user needs to turn off the switch, press the switch button 2 in the opposite direction. The connecting column 3 will drive the moving block 4 to reset forward. The squeezing force of the moving block 4 on the lifting rod 6 will disappear. Under its own gravity, the lifting rod 6 will slide down along the inner wall of the limit box 5, retract through the through hole 8, and finally return to the initial position, thus indicating that "the switch is off".

[0025] Please see Figures 1-6 As one implementation of the prompting component: the prompting component includes a fixed frame 15, a sliding frame 16 and a rotating shaft 17. The fixed frame 15 is located at the front end of the switch button 2. The sliding frame 16 is adapted to the fixed frame 15. The rotating shaft 17 connects the fixed frame 15 and the sliding frame 16. An identification layer is provided on the front side of the fixed frame 15.

[0026] Specifically, users can rotate the sliding frame 16 through the rotating shaft 17 to make it stand up, at which point the label layer is exposed. The user can then manually write the purpose of the switch on the label layer. When the sliding frame 16 is lowered, the fixed frame 15 is covered by the sliding frame 16 and is effectively protected, reducing the wear and tear on the label caused by touch and friction during daily use and extending the service life of the label layer.

[0027] Please see Figures 1-6 As one embodiment of the luminous block 22: the upper end of the lifting rod 6 is provided with a luminous block 22.

[0028] Specifically, when in the dark or dimly lit environment, the luminous block 22 at the top of the lifting rod 6 will emit a soft light. This light does not require additional power and can clearly show the location of the switch box 1 and the distribution of each set of lifting rods 6 in the dark. Users can quickly find the area of ​​the switch that needs to be operated without the help of an external light source, avoiding accidental touches or bumps caused by groping in the dark.

[0029] In summary, when using the overall equipment: The switch box 1 is fixed to the wall by the screw holes 19 and screws 20 of the rear connecting plate 18. The main incoming terminal inside the switch box 1 is connected to the main live wire terminal (this is a common and mature technology on the market, which will not be described in detail here). Under the action of the spring 14 of the limiting component, the protective shell 11 tightly covers the front of the switch box 1 through the cooperation of the slider 10 and the slide rail 9, covering and protecting the switch button 2 and the indicator component. At this time, the lifting rod 6 is stored in the limiting box 5, and the luminous block 22 at its upper end is not exposed. The entire device is in standby mode.

[0030] When the switch needs to be operated, the user holds the hand block 21 on the front of the protective shell 11 and pulls it away from the switch box 1. The protective shell 11 drives the slider 10 to slide on the slide rail 9. At the same time, the mounting plate 12 moves with the protective shell 11, compressing the spring 14 connected to the fixing plate 13. The spring 14 is compressed and generates elastic potential energy. Due to the tension of the spring 14, the slider 10 and the slide rail 9 are always in contact, ensuring that the protective shell 11 slides smoothly without jamming. As the protective shell 11 gradually opens, the switch button 2 and the indicator component are fully exposed.

[0031] The user flips the sliding frame 16. Since the sliding frame 16 is connected to the fixed frame 15 through the rotating shaft 17, the rotating shaft 17 provides a fulcrum for the sliding frame 16 to rotate, allowing the sliding frame 16 to flip upwards and open, revealing the label layer on the front side of the fixed frame 15. At this time, the user can write the purpose of the switch on the label layer, such as "kitchen light" or "study socket". The label layer adopts a design with replaceable lettering, which is convenient for the user to modify at any time according to the actual use. The principle is that the surface of the label layer is made of a special material, which can remove the original lettering and rewrite it by wiping. After the labeling is completed, the user flips the sliding frame 16 in the opposite direction so that it covers the fixed frame 15 again, completely covering the label layer to prevent the label layer from being contaminated by dust, accidentally scratched, etc., and to prevent the lettering from becoming blurred or damaged.

[0032] Subsequently, the user presses the corresponding switch button 2 according to the switch purpose on the label layer. The switch button 2 moves backward, causing the connecting column 3 to move synchronously. The connecting column 3 pushes the moving block 4 to move. The inclined surface at one end of the moving block 4 matches the inclined surface of the bottom wall of the lifting rod 6. The horizontal movement of the moving block 4 is converted into the vertical movement of the lifting rod 6 through the interaction of the inclined surfaces. The contact of the inclined surfaces changes the direction of the force, converting the horizontal thrust into the upward lift. Under the constraint of the inner wall of the limit box 5, the lifting rod 6 can only move upward in the vertical direction and protrude from the through hole 8 at the top of the switch box 1. At this time, the luminous block 22 at the top of the lifting rod 6 is also exposed, indicating that the switch has been turned on.

[0033] When the switch needs to be turned off, press the switch button 2 again. Under the action of the relevant reset structure, the switch button 2 drives the connecting column 3 and the moving block 4 to move in the opposite direction. The pushing force of the moving block 4 on the lifting rod 6 disappears. Under its own gravity, the lifting rod 6 slides down along the inner wall of the limit box 5 and retracts into the limit box 5. The luminous block 22 is also hidden.

[0034] After the operation is completed, the user releases the hand block 21, and the spring 14 in the limit component releases its elastic potential energy, pulling the mounting plate 12 to cause the protective shell 11 to slide in the opposite direction, so that the protective shell 11 covers the switch box 1 again. The elastic force of the spring 14 ensures that the protective shell 11 fits tightly against the switch box 1, restoring the initial protection state.

[0035] In all the solutions mentioned above, the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although the embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. In all the solutions mentioned above, the operation of electrical components is controlled by a controller. Since the devices matched with the controllers are common devices, their control principles and circuit connections are existing, well-known, and mature technologies. Therefore, their electrical connection relationships and specific circuit structures will not be elaborated here.

Claims

1. A multi-position wall switch comprising a switch box (1), characterized in that: The switch box (1) is provided with multiple sets of switch buttons (2). A connecting post (3) is provided on the rear side of each switch button (2). A moving block (4) is provided on the rear side of the connecting post (3). Multiple limit boxes (5) are provided on the upper inner side of the switch box (1). A lifting rod (6) is provided inside the limit box (5) and fits against its inner wall. The bottom wall of the lifting rod (6) and one end of the moving block (4) are both provided with inclined surfaces, and the two inclined surfaces are adapted to each other. The lower end of the limit box (5) is provided with a fitting to the moving block (4). The opening (7) of the switch box (1) is provided with a through hole (8) adapted to the lifting rod (6) at the upper end. The upper and lower ends of the front side of the switch box (1) are provided with slide rails (9). The slide rails (9) are provided with sliders (10) adapted to them. The front ends of the two sliders (10) are provided with protective shells (11) adapted to the switch box (1). The protective shells (11) and the switch box (1) are provided with symmetrically arranged limiting components. The front end of the switch button (2) is provided with a prompt component.

2. A multi-position wall switch according to claim 1, wherein: The limiting component includes a mounting plate (12), a fixing plate (13), and a spring (14). The mounting plate (12) is connected to one end of the inner side of the protective shell (11), the fixing plate (13) is connected to one end of the front side of the switch box (1), and one end of the spring (14) is connected to the mounting plate (12) and the other end is connected to the fixing plate (13).

3. A multi-position wall switch according to claim 1, wherein: The prompting component includes a fixed frame (15), a sliding frame (16) and a rotating shaft (17). The fixed frame (15) is located at the front end of the switch button (2). The sliding frame (16) is adapted to the fixed frame (15). The rotating shaft (17) connects the fixed frame (15) and the sliding frame (16).

4. A multi-position wall switch according to claim 1, wherein: A connecting plate (18) is provided on the rear side of the switch box (1). Each of the four corners of the connecting plate (18) is provided with a screw hole (19), and a screw (20) is provided in the screw hole (19) for threaded connection.

5. A multi-position wall switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: A hand-held block (21) is provided at one end of the front side of the protective shell (11).

6. A multi-position wall switch according to claim 1, wherein: A luminous block (22) is provided at the upper end of the lifting rod (6).

7. A multi-gang wall switch according to claim 3, wherein: An identification layer is provided on the front side of the fixed frame (15).

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