Novel wall switch

Abstract

The detachable connection is a buckle connection, without locking by additional threaded fasteners, and assembly can be completed by only aligning and pressing the outer seat body to the inner seat body; and when disassembling and maintaining, the two components can be separated by only exerting force to pull open the outer seat body, effectively simplifying the assembly and maintenance process of the wall switch. The elastic structure is an integral elastic arm structure protruding on the inner seat body, without additional independent elastic reset parts, and directly obtaining the elastic function after completing the injection molding, further reducing the number of parts required by the wall switch, reducing the part procurement and management cost, and avoiding the time consumed by additional assembly of elastic parts. One end of the elastic arm is connected with the inner seat body, and the other end is a free end, and the inner seat body is provided with an elastic gap arranged along the edge of the elastic arm, providing sufficient deformation space for the elastic arm under extrusion deformation, ensuring that the elastic arm can stably provide a reset elastic force.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, specifically to a novel wall switch. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, wall switches are electrical control components used in every household, and their structural design directly affects the user experience and lifespan. Traditional integrated wall switch button bases often require replacement of the entire module if any part of the structure is damaged, resulting in high repair costs. Furthermore, the integrated structure demands higher precision in molds during assembly, hindering the reduction of production losses. Simultaneously, the indicator light structure and button reset structure of existing wall switches are mostly separated, leading to a cramped internal layout. This not only increases the overall thickness of the switch, making it difficult to fit snugly against the wall, but also complicates internal wiring and assembly. In addition, the fixing methods for the light-transmitting components in most traditional switches are not stable enough, and they are prone to displacement and loosening after long-term use, resulting in uneven light transmission from the indicator lights and affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a novel wall switch.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A novel wall switch includes a switch box and a button base connected to the switch box on one side. The button base has a split structure, comprising an inner base and an outer base. A button assembly is disposed on the outer base, and an elastic structure for pressing and resetting the button assembly and a light-transmitting element are disposed on the inner base. The inner base and the outer base are detachably connected.

[0006] Preferably, a button positioning groove is provided on the outer base, and the button assembly includes a button body disposed in the button positioning groove and a button piece disposed on the side of the outer base away from the inner base. The button piece is glued and fixed to one end of the button body, and the end of the button body away from the button piece passes through the button positioning groove and connects to the light-transmitting element in the inner base.

[0007] Preferably, the switch box is provided with a circuit board, and the circuit board is provided with LED beads and a micro switch. The LED beads are arranged outside the micro switch. The light-transmitting element covers the micro switch and the LED beads. The bottom wall of the inner base is provided with a light-transmitting element mounting groove and a locking groove. One end of the light-transmitting element extends into the light-transmitting element mounting groove and connects with the inner base. The inner base presses the edge of the light-transmitting element. The outer base is provided with a locking end corresponding to the locking groove. The locking end extends into the locking groove and is snapped into the inner base.

[0008] Preferably, an annular groove is formed at the edge of the light-transmitting component mounting groove, and the outer seat protrudes toward the annular groove to form a positioning protrusion. When the outer seat is subjected to force, the positioning protrusion extends into the annular groove.

[0009] Preferably, the light-transmitting element has a body portion and an annular pressing portion disposed at the bottom edge of the body portion. A light-transmitting groove is formed on the body portion, and the lamp bead and micro switch are disposed in the light-transmitting groove. The annular pressing portion protrudes from the bottom edge of the body portion, and the portion of the inner seat near the edge of the light-transmitting element mounting groove presses against the annular pressing portion.

[0010] Preferably, the elastic structure is an elastic arm protruding from the inner seat, one end of the elastic arm is connected to the inner seat, and an elastic gap is formed on the inner seat along the edge of the elastic arm. A connecting end protrudes from the side of the outer seat near the inner seat. When the button assembly is pressed, the connecting end of the outer seat contacts the elastic arm. The elastic arm is compressed and deforms to accumulate elastic force. After the external force is removed, the elastic arm returns to its original shape, which can push the button assembly to reset.

[0011] Preferably, the button sheet is integrally injection molded, and the button sheet has dividing lines.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The detachable connection is specifically a snap-fit ​​connection, eliminating the need for additional threaded fasteners for locking. Assembly is completed simply by aligning the outer seat with the inner seat and pressing it down. Disassembly and maintenance are achieved by simply prying open the outer seat to separate the two components, effectively simplifying the assembly and maintenance process of the wall switch. The elastic structure is an integrated elastic arm structure protruding from the inner seat, eliminating the need for additional independent elastic reset parts. The elastic function is directly achieved after injection molding, further reducing the number of parts required for the wall switch. This lowers the cost of parts procurement and management, and avoids the time spent assembling additional elastic parts. One end of the elastic arm is connected to the inner seat body, while the other end is a free movable end. The inner seat has elastic gaps arranged along the edge of the elastic arm, providing sufficient deformation space for the elastic arm under compression, ensuring that the elastic arm can stably provide reset force. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Appendix Figure 2 For the appendix Figure 1 Structural breakdown diagram;

[0016] Appendix Figure 3 For the appendix Figure 2 Another perspective diagram. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0020] As attached Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model discloses a novel wall switch, including a switch box 1 and a button base 2 connected to the switch box 1 on one side. The button base 2 has a split structure, comprising an inner base 3 and an outer base 4. A button assembly 5 is disposed on the outer base 4, and an elastic structure 6 for pressing and resetting the button assembly 5 and a light-transmitting element 7 are disposed on the inner base 3. The inner base 3 and the outer base 4 are detachably connected. Specifically, in this design, the detachable connection is a snap-fit ​​connection, eliminating the need for additional threaded fasteners. During assembly, simply aligning the outer base 4 with the inner base 3 and pressing it is sufficient to complete the assembly. During disassembly and maintenance, simply applying force to pry open the outer base 4 separates the two components, effectively simplifying the assembly and maintenance process of the wall switch. The elastic structure 6 is an integral elastic arm structure protruding from the inner seat 3. It eliminates the need for additional independent elastic reset parts, directly achieving its elastic function after injection molding. This further reduces the number of parts required for the wall switch, lowering procurement and management costs while avoiding the time spent assembling additional elastic parts. One end of the elastic arm is connected to the inner seat 3, while the other end is a free movable end. The inner seat 3 has elastic gaps 22 arranged along the edge of the elastic arm, providing sufficient deformation space for compression deformation and ensuring a stable reset force.

[0021] Furthermore, a button positioning groove 8 is formed on the outer base 4. The button assembly 5 includes a button body 9 disposed in the button positioning groove 8 and a button piece 10 disposed on the side of the outer base 4 away from the inner base 3. The button piece 10 is glued and fixed to one end of the button body 9, and the end of the button body 9 away from the button piece 10 passes through the button positioning groove 8 and connects with the light-transmitting element 7 in the inner base 3. Specifically, in this embodiment, the outline size of the button positioning groove 8 is adapted to the outer outline of the button body 9. The button body 9 can slide axially along the inner wall of the button positioning groove 8 to realize the pressing trigger and reset action. The button piece 10 protrudes from the outer surface of the outer base 4 to facilitate the user to press and apply force.

[0022] Furthermore, a circuit board 11 is provided on the switch box 1, and an LED bead 12 and a micro switch 13 are provided on the circuit board 11. The LED bead 12 is arranged outside the micro switch 13. The light-transmitting element 7 covers the micro switch 13 and the LED bead 12. A light-transmitting element mounting groove 14 and a slot 15 are provided on the bottom wall of the inner base 3. One end of the light-transmitting element 7 extends into the light-transmitting element mounting groove 14 and connects with the inner base 3. The inner base 3 presses the edge of the light-transmitting element 7. A snap-fit ​​end 16 corresponding to the slot 15 is provided on the outer base 4. The snap-fit ​​end 16 extends into the slot 15 and snaps into the inner base 3. Specifically, in this embodiment, the light-transmitting element 7 has an outwardly flared positioning protrusion 18 formed along its edge. After installation, the positioning protrusion 18 is clamped between the bottom wall of the inner seat 3 and the inner wall of the outer seat 4. Axial positioning of the light-transmitting element 7 can be achieved without additional adhesives or fasteners, further simplifying the assembly process. This also ensures the stability of the installation position of the light-transmitting element 7, preventing displacement and shifting of the light-transmitting element 7 after long-term use, which would affect the light transmission effect. The light-transmitting element 7 is integrally injection molded from light-transmitting plastic, which can uniformly transmit the light emitted by the LED beads 12 on the circuit board 11 to one side of the button body 9, allowing the light to uniformly penetrate to the outer surface of the switch, providing a clear position indication.

[0023] Furthermore, an annular groove 17 is formed at the edge of the light-transmitting component mounting groove 14, and the outer seat 4 protrudes towards the annular groove 17 to form a positioning protrusion 18. After the outer seat 4 is subjected to force, the positioning protrusion 18 extends into the annular groove 17. Specifically, in this embodiment, after the positioning protrusion 18 is embedded in the annular groove 17, it can form a close contact with the side wall of the annular groove 17. On the one hand, it completes the circumferential limitation of the positioning protrusion 18 formed by the outward flip of the light-transmitting component 7, avoiding horizontal displacement of the light-transmitting component 7 during assembly or use, and further improving the installation stability of the light-transmitting component 7. On the other hand, it can fill the assembly gap between the inner seat 3 and the outer seat 4, reducing the probability of external dust or moisture entering the inside of the switch from the assembly gap, improving the overall dustproof and waterproof performance of the switch, and extending the service life of the switch.

[0024] Furthermore, the light-transmitting element 7 has a body portion 19 and an annular pressing portion 20 disposed at the bottom edge of the body portion 19. A light-transmitting groove 21 is formed on the body portion 19, and the lamp bead 12 and the micro switch 13 are disposed in the light-transmitting groove 21. The annular pressing portion 20 protrudes from the bottom edge of the body portion 19, and the portion of the inner seat 3 near the edge of the light-transmitting element mounting groove 14 presses against the annular pressing portion 20. Specifically, in this embodiment, the depth of the annular groove 17 is adapted to the thickness of the annular pressing portion 20. After the outer seat 4 and the inner seat 3 are snapped together, the protruding annular groove 17, together with the bottom wall of the inner seat 3, forms a double clamping and fixing of the annular pressing portion 20, further improving the sealing performance and positioning stability of the light-transmitting element 7 installation. This can prevent external dust from entering the switch through the installation gap during daily use, thus avoiding contamination or impact on the lamp bead 12 and the micro switch 13 on the circuit board 11.

[0025] Furthermore, the elastic structure 6 is an elastic arm protruding from the inner seat 3. One end of the elastic arm is connected to the inner seat 3. An elastic gap 22 is provided on the inner seat 3 along the edge of the elastic arm. A connecting end 23 protrudes from the side end face of the outer seat 4 near the inner seat 3. After the button assembly 5 is pressed, the connecting end 23 of the outer seat contacts the elastic arm. The elastic arm deforms under pressure and accumulates elastic force. After the external force is removed, the elastic arm recovers its deformation, which can push the button assembly 5 to reset. Specifically, in this embodiment, the movable end face of the elastic arm that contacts the button assembly 5 is preset as a mating plane that matches the pressing surface of the button assembly 5, ensuring that the stress is evenly distributed during the force application process, which can reduce the risk of the elastic arm breaking. When the elastic arm is subjected to the pressing force applied by the button assembly 5, the elastic arm can bend elastically along the elastic gap 22. The reserved elastic gap 22 can fully accommodate the deformation of the elastic arm, preventing rigid interference between the elastic arm and other structures of the inner seat 3, and ensuring a smooth elastic deformation process.

[0026] Furthermore, the button sheet is integrally injection molded, and separation lines are provided on the button sheet.

[0027] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A novel wall switch, comprising a switch box and a button socket disposed on one side of the switch box and connected to the switch box, characterized in that: The button base has a split structure, including an inner base and an outer base. The outer base is provided with a button assembly, and the inner base is provided with an elastic structure for pressing and resetting the button assembly and a light-transmitting element. The inner base and the outer base are detachably connected.

2. The novel wall switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer base has a button positioning groove. The button assembly includes a button body disposed in the button positioning groove and a button piece disposed on the side of the outer base away from the inner base. The button piece is glued and fixed to one end of the button body. The end of the button body away from the button piece passes through the button positioning groove and connects to the light-transmitting element in the inner base.

3. The novel wall switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch box is equipped with a circuit board, on which LED beads and micro switches are mounted. The LED beads are arranged on the outside of the micro switches. A light-transmitting element covers the micro switches and LED beads. A light-transmitting element mounting groove and a locking groove are formed on the bottom wall of the inner base. One end of the light-transmitting element extends into the light-transmitting element mounting groove and connects with the inner base. The inner base presses the edge of the light-transmitting element tightly. A locking end corresponding to the locking groove is provided on the outer base. The locking end extends into the locking groove and is snapped into the inner base.

4. The novel wall switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: The light-transmitting component mounting groove has an annular groove at its edge, and the outer seat protrudes towards the annular groove to form a positioning protrusion. When the outer seat is subjected to force, the positioning protrusion extends into the annular groove.

5. The novel wall switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: The light-transmitting component has a main body and an annular pressing part disposed at the bottom edge of the main body. A light-transmitting groove is formed on the main body, and the lamp bead and micro switch are disposed in the light-transmitting groove. The annular pressing part protrudes and is formed at the bottom edge of the main body. The portion of the inner seat near the edge of the light-transmitting component mounting groove presses against the annular pressing part.

6. The novel wall switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic structure is an elastic arm protruding from the inner seat. One end of the elastic arm is connected to the inner seat. An elastic gap is formed on the inner seat along the edge of the elastic arm. A connecting end protrudes from the side of the outer seat near the inner seat. When the button assembly is pressed, the connecting end of the outer seat contacts the elastic arm. The elastic arm is compressed and deforms to accumulate elastic force. After the external force is removed, the elastic arm returns to its original shape, which can push the button assembly to reset.

7. The novel wall switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The button sheet is injection molded as a single piece, and the button sheet has dividing lines.

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