Vehicle control switch and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the field of vehicle accessories, in particular to a vehicle control switch and a vehicle. The vehicle control switch comprises a circuit board, a protective shell and at least one key assembly; the protective shell comprises an upper shell, a middle shell and a bottom shell; the upper shell is sleeved on the upper part and the side part of the middle shell, the bottom part of the middle shell is provided with an opening, and the bottom shell is installed at the opening; the circuit board is installed between the middle shell and the bottom shell; the key assembly comprises a key and a waterproof sleeve; the middle shell is provided with an installation hole, the installation hole is opposite to the contact of the circuit board; the key is located on the side of the middle shell close to the upper shell, and the key is installed in the installation hole to be connected with the contact of the circuit board; the upper shell is correspondingly provided with an exposed hole, the waterproof sleeve wraps the key, and the waterproof sleeve is interference-fitted in the exposed hole. The vehicle control switch provided by the application can effectively prevent foreign matters such as water and dust from entering the inside of the switch, so that internal circuit short circuit or contact failure is avoided, and the use reliability of the switch in a harsh environment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle parts, and in particular to a vehicle control switch and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, shared electric bicycles on the market typically use smart locks and GPS positioning systems for rental and return. Users need to scan a QR code with a mobile app to unlock the vehicle and confirm the return via the same app upon arrival at their destination, resulting in a lengthy return process. Some vehicles are equipped with a return button for quicker return, but these buttons often lack sufficient waterproofing. In rainy or other inclement weather conditions, water can easily seep in, causing short circuits or poor contact in the internal circuitry, rendering the button malfunction and affecting the normal use of the vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a vehicle control switch and a vehicle that can improve the waterproof performance of the return button, thus making it suitable for rainy and other harsh weather conditions.

[0004] This application provides a vehicle control switch, including a circuit board, a protective housing, and at least one button assembly; The protective shell includes an upper shell, a middle shell, and a bottom shell; the upper shell is fitted over the upper and side parts of the middle shell, the bottom of the middle shell has an opening, and the bottom shell is installed at the opening; the circuit board is installed between the middle shell and the bottom shell. The button assembly includes a button and a waterproof sleeve; the middle shell is provided with a mounting hole, which is opposite to the contacts of the circuit board; the button is located on the side of the middle shell near the upper shell, and the button is installed in the mounting hole to connect with the contacts of the circuit board; the upper shell is provided with a corresponding exposure hole, the waterproof sleeve covers the button, and the waterproof sleeve is interference-fitted into the exposure hole.

[0005] In the above technical solution, the waterproof sleeve further includes a wrapping part and a retaining edge; The wrapping part is sleeved on the button, and the wrapping part is interference-fitted to the exposed hole; The retaining edge is located circumferentially to the package portion and is connected to the package portion; the retaining edge is fitted to the middle shell.

[0006] In the above technical solution, the end of the baffle away from the wrapping part is provided with an extension, and the extension, the baffle and the wrapping part surround to form an annular groove; the annular groove surrounds the circumference of the wrapping part, and the groove opening of the annular groove faces the exposure hole.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the upper shell further includes an upper shell body and an abutment portion; The upper shell body is fitted onto the upper and side parts of the middle shell; The abutting part is connected to the upper shell body, and the abutting part abuts against the side of the retaining edge away from the middle shell.

[0008] In the above technical solution, the middle shell further includes a middle shell body and a mounting sleeve; The mounting sleeve is located between the middle shell body and the upper shell, and the mounting sleeve is connected to the middle shell body; The middle shell body is provided with a through hole, which communicates with the inner ring of the mounting sleeve to form the mounting hole.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the middle shell further includes a positioning element; The positioning element is located between the middle shell body and the bottom shell, and the positioning element is connected to the middle shell body; The positioning element penetrates the circuit board to position the circuit board.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the upper shell and the middle shell are further connected by a snap-fit. The middle shell and the bottom shell are connected by snap-fit.

[0011] In the above technical solution, sealant is further filled between the middle shell and the bottom shell.

[0012] Furthermore, the above technical solution also includes an ambient light, which is embedded in the upper shell and surrounds the circumference of any of the button components.

[0013] This application also provides a vehicle including the vehicle control switch described above.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The vehicle control switch provided in this application can effectively prevent foreign objects such as moisture and dust from entering the switch, thereby avoiding internal circuit short circuits or contact failures and improving the reliability of the switch in harsh environments.

[0015] This application also provides a vehicle, including the vehicle control switch described in the above solution. Based on the above analysis, it is clear that the vehicle also possesses the aforementioned beneficial effects, which will not be elaborated upon further here. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A first structural schematic diagram of the vehicle control switch provided in this application; Figure 2 A second structural schematic diagram of the vehicle control switch provided in this application; Figure 3 A third structural schematic diagram of the vehicle control switch provided in this application; Figure 4 A fourth structural schematic diagram of the vehicle control switch provided in this application; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-section at point AA.

[0018] In the diagram: 101-Circuit board; 102-Protective shell; 103-Button assembly; 104-Upper shell; 105-Middle shell; 106-Bottom shell; 107-Connecting ear; 108-Button; 109-Waterproof sleeve; 110-Mounting hole; 111-Contact; 112-Wrapping part; 113-Baffle; 114-Extension part; 115-Ring groove; 116-Abutting part; 117-Mounting sleeve; 118-Positioning component; 119-Snap fastener; 120-Injection hole; 121-Ambient light. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of this application will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] Example 1 See Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the vehicle control switch provided in this application includes a circuit board 101, a protective housing 102, and at least one button assembly 103. The figure shows three button assemblies 103; the two upper button assemblies 103 are specifically turn buttons, and the lower button assembly 103 is specifically a return button, thus integrating multiple function buttons together.

[0023] The protective shell 102 includes an upper shell 104, a middle shell 105, and a bottom shell 106. The upper shell 104 is fitted over the upper and side portions of the middle shell 105. The bottom of the middle shell 105 has an opening, and the bottom shell 106 is installed at the opening. The circuit board 101 is installed between the middle shell 105 and the bottom shell 106. The layered sealing structure of the upper shell 104, middle shell 105, and bottom shell 106 helps to form multiple protective barriers, further improving the overall protection level. The middle shell 105, as the core load-bearing structure, is wrapped by the upper shell 104 on its upper and side portions, and its bottom opening is closed by the bottom shell 106, forming a stable cavity structure to accommodate the circuit board 101. In addition, the upper shell 104 is also provided with connecting ears 107 for connection and fixation with the vehicle.

[0024] Furthermore, the button assembly 103 includes a button 108 and a waterproof sleeve 109; the middle shell 105 is provided with a mounting hole 110, which is opposite to the contact 111 of the circuit board 101; the button 108 is located on the side of the middle shell 105 near the upper shell 104, and the button 108 is mounted in the mounting hole 110 to connect with the contact 111 of the circuit board 101; the upper shell 104 is provided with a corresponding exposure hole, and the waterproof sleeve 109 covers the button 108, and the waterproof sleeve 109 is interference-fitted into the exposure hole. The button 108 is positioned opposite to the contact 111 of the circuit board 101 to ensure accurate circuit conduction during operation. The waterproof sleeve 109, made of flexible materials such as silicone, covers the button 108, achieving a sealing function without affecting the operating feel. The waterproof sleeve 109 is interference-fitted to the exposed hole and covers the button 108, which can effectively prevent moisture, dust and other foreign objects from entering the switch, thereby avoiding internal circuit short circuits or contact 111 failure, and improving the reliability of the switch in harsh environments.

[0025] In an optional embodiment, the waterproof sleeve 109 includes a wrapping portion 112 and a retaining edge 113. The wrapping portion 112 is fitted onto the button 108 and is interference-fitted into the exposed hole to ensure a seal between the button 108 and the upper shell 104, preventing moisture and dust from entering the switch. The retaining edge 113 is located circumferentially to the wrapping portion 112 and is connected to it. The retaining edge 113 fits snugly against the middle shell 105, forming another sealing barrier to further prevent moisture and dust from the external environment from intruding.

[0026] In an optional embodiment, the end of the retaining edge 113 away from the wrapping portion 112 is provided with an extension 114. The extension 114, the retaining edge 113, and the wrapping portion 112 form an annular groove 115. The annular groove 115 surrounds the circumference of the wrapping portion 112, and the opening of the annular groove 115 faces the exposed hole. The design of the annular groove 115 helps to improve the sealing performance of the entire device. By forming a continuous closed space (i.e., the annular groove 115) around the wrapping portion 112, it is possible to effectively prevent impurities such as moisture in the external environment from entering the interior of the middle shell 105, thereby protecting these components from contamination or damage.

[0027] In an optional embodiment, the upper shell 104 includes an upper shell body and an abutment portion 116; the upper shell body is fitted onto the upper and side parts of the middle shell 105; the abutment portion 116 is connected to the upper shell body, and the abutment portion 116 abuts against the side of the retaining edge 113 away from the middle shell 105.

[0028] In this embodiment, the abutment portion 116 abuts against the annular groove 115 and is in close contact with the retaining edge 113, forming a continuous sealing surface. This helps prevent external dust, moisture, and other impurities from entering the interior, protecting critical internal components. The abutment portion 116 abuts against the retaining edge 113, allowing the retaining edge 113 to be pressed between the middle shell 105 and the upper shell 104, further enhancing the sealing performance of the entire device. Furthermore, the abutment portion 116 abuts against the side of the retaining edge 113 opposite to the middle shell 105, also providing a support point and increasing the rigidity and stability of the overall structure.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, the middle shell 105 includes a middle shell body and a mounting sleeve 117; the mounting sleeve 117 is located between the middle shell body and the upper shell 104, and the mounting sleeve 117 is connected to the middle shell body; the middle shell body is provided with a through hole, which communicates with the inner ring of the mounting sleeve 117 to form a mounting hole 110.

[0030] In this embodiment, the mounting sleeve 117 forms a barrier structure around the through hole, which can effectively prevent liquid from entering between the middle shell 105 and the bottom shell 106 from the through hole, thereby protecting the internal circuit board 101. The mounting sleeve 117 provides additional sealing and, together with the sealing structure between the upper shell 104 and the middle shell body, further improves the sealing performance of the entire device.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, the middle shell 105 further includes a positioning member 118; the positioning member 118 is located between the middle shell body and the bottom shell 106, and the positioning member 118 is connected to the middle shell body; the positioning member 118 passes through the circuit board 101 to position the circuit board 101.

[0032] In this embodiment, the positioning member 118 is specifically a rod that penetrates the circuit board 101, ensuring that the circuit board 101 is fixed in position between the middle shell and the bottom shell 106, preventing the circuit board 101 from shifting or loosening during use. The design of the positioning member 118 makes the installation of the circuit board 101 more precise, reduces assembly errors, and improves the overall assembly quality of the device.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, the upper shell 104 and the middle shell 105 are connected by a snap fastener 119; the middle shell 105 and the bottom shell 106 are connected by a snap fastener 119.

[0034] In this embodiment, the self-locking function of the snap fastener 119 ensures that there will be no loosening between the upper shell 104 and the middle shell 105, and between the middle shell 105 and the bottom shell 106, thus improving the stability of the overall structure. Furthermore, no additional tools are required when assembling the upper shell 104 and the middle shell 105, or the middle shell 105 and the bottom shell 106, greatly simplifying the assembly process, reducing assembly time, improving production efficiency, and lowering manufacturing costs.

[0035] In an optional embodiment, sealant is filled between the middle shell 105 and the bottom shell 106.

[0036] In this embodiment, since the circuit board 101 is located between the middle shell 105 and the bottom shell 106, in order to improve the sealing performance at this location, an injection hole 120 can be opened in the bottom shell 106, and glue can be injected between the middle shell 105 and the bottom shell 106 through the injection hole 120 to form a lower waterproof sealing structure.

[0037] Example 2 The vehicle control switch in this second embodiment is an improvement based on the above embodiments. The technical content disclosed in the above embodiments will not be described again, and the content disclosed in the above embodiments also belongs to the content disclosed in this second embodiment.

[0038] In an optional embodiment, the vehicle control switch further includes an ambient light 121, which is embedded in the upper housing 104 and surrounds the circumference of any button assembly 103.

[0039] In this embodiment, the ambient light 121 is embedded in the upper shell 104, without compromising the integrity and aesthetics of the upper shell 104. Furthermore, the ambient light 121 surrounds the circumference of the button assembly 103, without affecting the sealing structure of the button assembly 103. Figure 4 As shown in the figure, an ambient light 121 is arranged around the return button, which serves as a location indicator to help users quickly locate and operate the return button. The ambient light 121 can also be used to indicate the status of the return button (such as pressed, not pressed, or function activated), providing intuitive feedback. Furthermore, the ambient light 121 can provide illumination at night or in low-light environments, making the button assembly 103 easier to identify and operate, thus improving the convenience and safety of operation.

[0040] Example 3 This application provides a vehicle in embodiment three, which includes the vehicle control switch of any of the above embodiments. Therefore, it has all the beneficial technical effects of the vehicle control switch of any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. Although this application 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 or all of the technical features therein; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application. In addition, those skilled in the art can understand that although some embodiments herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not other features, combinations of features from different embodiments are meant to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments.

Claims

1. A vehicle control switch, characterized in that, Includes a circuit board, a protective housing, and at least one button assembly; The protective shell includes an upper shell, a middle shell, and a bottom shell; the upper shell is fitted over the upper and side parts of the middle shell, the bottom of the middle shell has an opening, and the bottom shell is installed at the opening; the circuit board is installed between the middle shell and the bottom shell. The button assembly includes a button and a waterproof sleeve; the middle shell is provided with a mounting hole, which is opposite to the contacts of the circuit board; the button is located on the side of the middle shell near the upper shell, and the button is installed in the mounting hole to connect with the contacts of the circuit board; the upper shell is provided with a corresponding exposure hole, the waterproof sleeve covers the button, and the waterproof sleeve is interference-fitted into the exposure hole.

2. The vehicle control switch according to claim 1, characterized by The waterproof sleeve includes a wrapping part and a retaining edge; The wrapping part is sleeved on the button, and the wrapping part is interference-fitted to the exposed hole; The retaining edge is located circumferentially to the package portion and is connected to the package portion; the retaining edge is fitted to the middle shell.

3. The vehicle control switch of claim 2, wherein An extension is provided at one end of the baffle away from the wrapping part, and the extension, the baffle, and the wrapping part form an annular groove; the annular groove surrounds the circumference of the wrapping part, and the opening of the annular groove faces the exposure hole.

4. The vehicle control switch of claim 2, wherein The upper shell includes an upper shell body and an abutment portion; The upper shell body is fitted onto the upper and side parts of the middle shell; The abutting part is connected to the upper shell body, and the abutting part abuts against the side of the retaining edge away from the middle shell.

5. The vehicle control switch of claim 1, wherein The middle shell includes a middle shell body and a mounting sleeve; The mounting sleeve is located between the middle shell body and the upper shell, and the mounting sleeve is connected to the middle shell body; The middle shell body is provided with a through hole, which communicates with the inner ring of the mounting sleeve to form the mounting hole.

6. The vehicle control switch according to claim 5, characterized in that, The middle shell also includes positioning components; The positioning element is located between the middle shell body and the bottom shell, and the positioning element is connected to the middle shell body; The positioning element penetrates the circuit board to position the circuit board.

7. The vehicle control switch of claim 1, wherein The upper shell and the middle shell are connected by a snap-fit. The middle shell and the bottom shell are connected by snap-fit.

8. The vehicle control switch of claim 1, wherein The space between the middle shell and the bottom shell is filled with sealant.

9. The vehicle control switch of claim 1, wherein It also includes an ambient light, which is embedded in the upper housing and surrounds the circumference of any of the button components.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle control switch as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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