A toggle switch

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of switch parts, in particular to a toggle switch. The toggle switch is installed on an operation plate, and the toggle switch comprises a toggle block and a damping structure. The toggle block is provided with a sliding groove extending along a first direction. The damping structure comprises two magnetic blocks and a steel bar extending along the first direction. One side of the steel bar is slidingly installed in the sliding groove, and the other side of the steel bar is fixedly connected with the operation plate. The two magnetic blocks are both installed on the toggle block and are located near the two ends of the sliding groove. The toggle switch is provided with the damping structure composed of the two magnetic blocks and the steel bar, the magnetic force between the two magnetic blocks and the steel bar can provide stable resistance for the sliding of the toggle block, unintended slight collision, scratching and other external forces can be resisted, unintended sliding of the toggle block is avoided, the risk of misoperation is reduced in structure, and smooth toggling can be realized when a user applies normal operating force.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of switch components technology, and more specifically, to a toggle switch. Background Technology

[0002] As a common manual control element, toggle switches are widely used in electronic equipment, instruments, home appliances and industrial control. They are operated by the user manually moving the operating part (such as a toggle bar or toggle block) to slide and shift, so as to realize functions such as circuit on / off, signal switching or working state conversion.

[0003] However, existing toggle switches have significant limitations in practical use: because their operating parts are usually directly exposed and lack effective anti-accidental touch design, accidental collisions or scrapes during daily use or equipment handling can easily cause the operating parts to slide unintended, leading to misoperation. Such misoperation can not only cause the equipment to switch to the wrong channel, signal, or operating mode, affecting the normal user experience, but in some industrial scenarios or electronic devices with high control precision requirements, it can even cause abnormal equipment operation, data loss, and in severe cases, safety hazards, resulting in unnecessary losses for users. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a toggle switch that can effectively solve the above-mentioned accidental touch problem and improve reliability. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application provides a toggle switch, which aims to improve the problem of accidental operation caused by accidental touch in the prior art.

[0005] This application provides a toggle switch, which is installed on an operation panel. The toggle switch includes a toggle block and a damping structure. The toggle block is provided with a sliding groove extending in a first direction.

[0006] The damping structure includes two magnetic blocks and a steel strip extending along a first direction. One side of the steel strip is slidably installed in the sliding groove, and the other side of the steel strip is fixedly connected to the operating plate. Both magnetic blocks are installed on the actuating block and are located near both ends of the sliding groove, respectively.

[0007] Preferably, the actuating block has two mounting holes, which are located near both ends of the sliding groove. The depth direction of the mounting holes is perpendicular to the extension direction of the sliding groove, and one end of the mounting hole is connected to the sliding groove. A corresponding magnetic block is inserted into each mounting hole.

[0008] Preferably, the actuating block is provided with a protruding block that protrudes from the outer surface of the actuating block.

[0009] Preferably, the cross-section of the steel bar is T-shaped, and the steel bar includes a first strip steel and a second strip steel that are fixedly connected to each other and both extend along a first direction. The second strip steel is fixedly installed in the middle of the first strip steel. The second strip steel is slidably installed in the sliding groove, and the side of the first strip steel opposite to the second strip steel is fixedly connected to the operating plate.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the toggle switch provided in this application achieves at least the following beneficial effects:

[0011] The toggle switch provided in this application utilizes a damping structure composed of two magnetic blocks and a steel strip. The magnetic force between the two magnetic blocks and the steel strip provides stable resistance to the sliding of the toggle block. When the toggle block is stationary, the magnetic force between the two magnetic blocks and the steel strip forms a positioning damping, resisting unexpected minor collisions, scrapes, and other external forces, preventing unintentional sliding and structurally reducing the risk of misoperation. Simultaneously, the damping structure eliminates the need for complex mechanical locking components, allowing for smooth toggle operation under normal user force and maintaining stable positioning when not in use. This ensures stable operation of the equipment during daily use and handling, making it particularly suitable for industrial scenarios and electronic equipment requiring high control precision, reducing equipment malfunctions and data loss caused by accidental touches. The damping structure achieves anti-accidental touch functionality through the cooperation of the magnetic blocks and the steel strip. Its simple and compact overall structure is easy to manufacture and assemble, requiring minimal additional manufacturing costs. It is widely adaptable to various electronic devices, instruments, and industrial control scenarios requiring toggle switches, demonstrating strong practicality and promotional value.

[0012] Of course, any product implementing this application need not specifically need to achieve all of the technical effects described above at the same time.

[0013] Other features and advantages of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present application and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0015] Figure 1 The figure shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram (I) of the toggle switch provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 The figure shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram (II) of the toggle switch provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 3The diagram shown is a side view of the toggle switch provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0019] 100-Actuating block, 110-Sliding groove, 120-Mounting hole, 130-Protrusion block, 200-Damping structure, 210-Magnetic block, 220-Steel strip, 221-First strip steel, 222-Second strip steel. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application.

[0021] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the scope of this application and its application or use.

[0022] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0023] In all the 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.

[0024] Various modifications and variations can be made to this application without departing from its spirit or scope, which will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, this application is intended to cover modifications and variations falling within the scope of the corresponding claims (the claimed technical solutions) and their equivalents. It should be noted that the embodiments provided in this application can be combined with each other without contradiction.

[0025] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be discussed further in subsequent figures.

[0026] Figure 1 The figure shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram (I) of the toggle switch provided in the embodiment of this application. Figure 2 The figure shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram (II) of the toggle switch provided in the embodiment of this application. Figure 3 The diagram shown is a side view of the toggle switch provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3This application provides a toggle switch, which is installed on an operation panel. The toggle switch includes a toggle block 100 and a damping structure 200. The toggle block 100 is provided with a sliding groove 110 extending along a first direction. The damping structure 200 includes two magnetic blocks 210 and a steel bar 220 extending along the first direction. One side of the steel bar 220 is slidably installed in the sliding groove 110, and the other side of the steel bar 220 is fixedly connected to the operation panel. The two magnetic blocks 210 are both installed on the toggle block 100 and are located near both ends of the sliding groove 110.

[0028] In the toggle switch provided in this embodiment, a damping structure 200 composed of two magnetic blocks 210 and a steel strip 220 is set up. The magnetic force between the steel strip 220 and the two magnetic blocks 210 provides stable resistance to the sliding of the toggle block 100. When the toggle block 100 is stationary, the magnetic force between the magnetic blocks 210 and the steel strip 220 forms a positioning damping, which can resist unexpected minor collisions, scrapes, and other external forces, preventing the toggle block 100 from sliding unintentionally and structurally reducing the risk of misoperation. At the same time, the damping structure 200 does not require complex mechanical locking components, allowing for smooth toggle operation when the user applies normal operating force and maintaining stable positioning when there is no operation. This ensures that the equipment maintains a stable working state during daily use or transportation, making it particularly suitable for industrial scenarios and electronic equipment with high control precision requirements, reducing problems such as equipment malfunctions and data loss caused by accidental touches. The damping structure 200 achieves the function of preventing accidental touch through the cooperation of the magnetic block 210 and the steel strip 220. The overall structure is simple and compact, easy to process and assemble, and does not require additional manufacturing costs. It can be widely adapted to various electronic devices, instruments and meters and industrial control scenarios that require toggling switches, and has strong practicality and promotion value.

[0029] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the actuating block 100 is provided with two mounting holes 120, which are located near the two ends of the sliding groove 110 respectively. The depth direction of the mounting hole 120 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the sliding groove 110, and one end of the mounting hole 120 is connected to the sliding groove 110. A corresponding magnetic block 210 is inserted into each mounting hole 120.

[0030] In this embodiment, by providing a mounting hole 120 communicating with the sliding groove 110, the magnetic block 210 can be embedded and fixed within the actuating block 100, preventing the magnetic block 210 from loosening or shifting during actuation. This ensures that the magnetic block 210 and the steel strip 220 maintain a stable relative position, thereby guaranteeing the consistency and reliability of the damping effect. The depth direction of the mounting hole 120 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the sliding groove 110, and one end is connected to the sliding groove 110. This allows the magnetic block 210 to form a magnetic force with the steel strip 220 at an optimal angle, which not only enhances the adsorption and damping effect of the magnetic block 210 on the steel strip 220 but also does not affect the smooth sliding of the steel strip 220 within the sliding groove 110, achieving a precise match between the structural layout and functional requirements.

[0031] See Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the actuating block 100 is provided with a protrusion 130, which protrudes from the outer surface of the actuating block 100 and is used for the user to pinch and move the actuating block 100.

[0032] In this embodiment, the protrusion 130 protrudes from the outer surface of the actuating block 100, increasing the contact area and force application point between the hand and the actuating block 100. This allows the user to easily apply operating force by pinching the protrusion 130, making the sliding operation of the actuating block 100 more effortless and precise, especially in scenarios requiring frequent switching or operation while wearing gloves. The structural features of the protrusion 130 allow the user to quickly locate the operating part through touch, reducing the time spent blindly searching. At the same time, during the actuation process, the hand's perception of the force applied to the protrusion 130 is clearer, indirectly improving the controllability of the operation. Combined with the damping structure 200, this creates a better human-computer interaction experience.

[0033] In practice, the size and shape of the protrusion 130 can be adjusted according to the actual usage scenario (such as the size of the equipment operating space, the operating habits of the target user group, etc.). In addition, anti-slip textures can be set on the surface of the protrusion 130 to increase friction.

[0034] See Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the cross-section of the steel bar 220 is T-shaped. The steel bar 220 includes a first strip steel 221 and a second strip steel 222 that are fixedly connected to each other and both extend along a first direction. The second strip steel 222 is fixedly installed in the middle of the first strip steel 221. The second strip steel 222 is slidably installed in the sliding groove 110. The side of the first strip steel 221 opposite to the second strip steel 222 is fixedly connected to the operating plate.

[0035] In this embodiment, the T-shaped cross-section steel strip 220 is fixedly connected to the operating plate over a large area via the first strip 221, enhancing the installation firmness between the steel strip 220 and the operating plate. This prevents the steel strip 220 from loosening or shifting during long-term use or frequent operation, ensuring the stable and reliable positioning of the damping structure 200. The second strip 222, as a sliding part that cooperates with the sliding groove 110, is fixed in the middle of the first strip 221. This structural layout ensures that the mating center of the steel strip 220 and the sliding groove 110 is precisely aligned with the sliding trajectory of the actuating block 100. At the same time, the T-shaped structure separates the functions of the sliding contact part (second strip 222) and the fixed part (first strip 221), reducing the impact of assembly errors on the smoothness of sliding and ensuring that the actuating block 100 is both stable and smooth during sliding. The T-shaped steel bar 220 has a more robust overall rigidity, which can maintain the relative positional accuracy with the magnetic blocks 210 at both ends and avoid uneven magnetic force due to deformation of the steel bar 220. At the same time, the lateral extension structure of the first steel bar 221 can enhance the magnetic response range of the magnetic block 210, making the damping force more uniform in the sliding stroke and further improving the stability of the anti-accidental touch effect.

[0036] While specific embodiments of this application have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. The scope of this application is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A toggle switch, mounted on an operation panel, characterized in that, The toggle switch includes a toggle block and a damping structure, wherein the toggle block is provided with a sliding groove extending along a first direction; The damping structure includes two magnetic blocks and a steel strip extending along a first direction. One side of the steel strip is slidably installed in the sliding groove, and the other side of the steel strip is fixedly connected to the operating plate. Both magnetic blocks are installed on the actuating block and are located near both ends of the sliding groove, respectively.

2. The toggle switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The actuating block has two mounting holes, which are located near both ends of the sliding groove. The depth of the mounting holes is perpendicular to the extension direction of the sliding groove, and one end of the mounting hole is connected to the sliding groove. A corresponding magnetic block is inserted into each mounting hole.

3. The toggle switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The actuating block is provided with a protruding block that protrudes from the outer surface of the actuating block.

4. The toggle switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The steel bar has a T-shaped cross-section and includes a first strip steel and a second strip steel that are fixedly connected to each other and both extend along a first direction. The second strip steel is fixedly installed in the middle of the first strip steel. The second strip steel is slidably installed in the sliding groove, and the side of the first strip steel opposite to the second strip steel is fixedly connected to the operating plate.

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