Wall switch with novel panel support structure

Abstract

A wall switch with a novel panel support structure, the split panel support structure is more adaptable to installation precision, the traditional integrated panel support needs to be positioned and installed at one time, if there is a small deviation in the installation position, it will cause the panel to be uneven or the key to be stuck; in the design, first position the outer ring support to fit the wall, block the opening edge to complete the basic positioning, then adjust the installation position of the inner support separately, ensure that the through slot on the inner support can accurately align the circuit elements on the switch box, reduce the precision requirements of the wall opening and switch box pre-burying in the early stage, and it is more suitable for the scene of replacing the switch of old houses, ordinary installers can quickly complete the alignment installation. At the same time, the outer ring support always fits the wall and does not shift due to the disassembly of the inner support, which can keep the wall switch outside flat and beautiful for a long time.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In existing technologies, wall switch panel brackets are mostly one-piece molded structures. To accommodate circuit modules of different sizes and specifications, brackets of different sizes need to be custom-molded and produced, resulting in high mold and production costs, and making it difficult to flexibly adapt to multiple specifications of circuit components. Furthermore, when a traditional one-piece bracket experiences localized structural damage, the entire switch panel bracket needs to be replaced, leading to high repair and replacement costs and material waste. For large-panel, multi-button switches, the overall structural strength of the one-piece bracket is insufficient, making the panel prone to warping and deformation after installation, affecting the button feel and the switch's lifespan. Utility Model Content

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

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

[0005] A wall switch with a novel panel bracket structure includes a switch box, a panel bracket mounted on the switch box, and a switch button movably mounted on the panel bracket. The panel bracket includes an outer ring bracket and an inner bracket disposed inside the outer ring bracket. Both the outer ring bracket and the inner bracket are detachably connected to the switch box. Circuit elements are disposed on the switch box, and through slots corresponding to the circuit elements are formed on the inner bracket. One end of the circuit element extends into the through slot. A button contact end is provided on the switch button corresponding to the circuit element. When the switch button is pressed, the button contact end of the switch button extends into the through slot and engages with the circuit element to switch the circuit on / off state.

[0006] Preferably, a circuit board is provided on one side of the switch box, and all circuit components are provided on the circuit board. A bracket connector is provided on the switch box, and the outer ring bracket and the inner bracket are detachably connected to the bracket connector from the side away from the switch button and the side closer to the switch button, respectively.

[0007] Preferably, the bracket connector extends into the switch box and connects to the box body connection part, as well as a plurality of inner bracket connectors disposed around the box body connection part and an outer bracket connector disposed between adjacent inner bracket connectors.

[0008] Preferably, the inner support connecting part protrudes to form an inner support connecting end, and the inner support has an inner support slot corresponding to the inner support connecting end. The inner support connecting end extends into the inner support slot and is snapped together with the support connector.

[0009] Preferably, the outer bracket connecting part is a snap-fit ​​end protruding on the bracket connector, and a snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the outer ring bracket corresponding to the snap-fit ​​end, and the snap-fit ​​end extends into the snap-fit ​​groove and snaps into the outer ring bracket.

[0010] Preferably, the circuit components include a circuit board, a micro switch, and an LED. The circuit board is fixed on the switch box. The micro switch and the LED are both mounted on the circuit board and electrically connected to it. A light-transmitting element is formed on the circuit board, which covers the LED and the micro switch. The button contact end of the switch button is subjected to force and contacts the light-transmitting element, triggering the micro switch to complete the on / off action.

[0011] Preferably, the switch button is integrally molded by injection molding.

[0012] Preferably, the switch button is provided with a dividing line, which divides the switch button into several smaller buttons, each of which has a corresponding circuit element.

[0013] The advantages of this invention are as follows: the split panel bracket structure offers greater adaptability to installation precision. Traditional integrated panel brackets require a single positioning and installation; even slight deviations in the installation position can lead to uneven panels or stuck buttons. In this design, the outer ring bracket is first positioned and fitted against the wall, concealing the edge of the opening to complete the basic positioning. Then, the installation position of the inner bracket is adjusted separately to ensure that the through-slot on the inner bracket accurately aligns with the circuit components on the switch box. This reduces the precision requirements for initial wall openings and switch box pre-embedding, and is more suitable for replacing switches in older homes. Ordinary installers can quickly complete the alignment and installation. Simultaneously, the outer ring bracket remains flush against the wall and will not wobble or shift due to the disassembly and assembly of the inner bracket, maintaining the flatness and aesthetics of the wall switch over the long term. Attached Figure Description

[0014] 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.

[0015] Appendix Figure 1 Diagram of a wall switch;

[0016] Appendix Figure 2 For the appendix Figure 1 Structural breakdown diagram;

[0017] Appendix Figure 3 For the appendix Figure 1 Another angle diagram;

[0018] Appendix Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the switch box;

[0019] Appendix Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the switch box structure;

[0020] Appendix Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a switch button. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0024] As attached Figure 1-6As shown, this utility model discloses a wall switch with a novel panel bracket structure, including a switch box 1, a panel bracket 2 mounted on the switch box 1, and a switch button 3 movably mounted on the panel bracket 2. The panel bracket 2 includes an outer ring bracket 4 and an inner bracket 5 mounted inside the outer ring bracket 4. Both the outer ring bracket 4 and the inner bracket 5 are detachably connected to the switch box 1. A circuit element 6 is mounted on the switch box 1, and a through slot 7 corresponding to the circuit element 6 is formed on the inner bracket 5. One end of the circuit element 6 extends into the through slot 7. A button contact end 8 is provided on the switch button 3 corresponding to the circuit element 6. When the switch button 3 is pressed, the button contact end 8 of the switch button 3 extends into the through slot 7 and engages with the circuit element 6 to achieve the switching of the circuit on / off state. Specifically, in this design, the split panel bracket 2 structure offers greater adaptability to installation precision. Traditional integrated panel bracket 2 requires one-time positioning for installation; even slight deviations in the installation position can lead to uneven panels or stuck buttons. In this design, the outer ring bracket 4 is first positioned and fitted against the wall, concealing the edge of the opening to complete the basic positioning. Then, the installation position of the inner bracket 5 is adjusted separately to ensure that the through groove 7 on the inner bracket 5 is precisely aligned with the circuit components 6 on the switch box 1. This reduces the precision requirements for the initial wall opening and the pre-embedded parts in the switch box 1, and is more suitable for replacing switches in older homes. Ordinary installers can quickly complete the alignment and installation. At the same time, the outer ring bracket 4 remains flush against the wall and will not wobble or shift due to the disassembly and assembly of the inner bracket 5, maintaining the flatness and aesthetics of the wall switch exterior for a long time.

[0025] Furthermore, a circuit board 9 is provided on one side of the switch box 1, and all circuit components 6 are mounted on the circuit board 9. A bracket connector 10 is provided on the switch box 1. The outer ring bracket 4 and the inner bracket 5 are detachably connected to the bracket connector 10 from the side away from the switch button 3 and the side closer to the switch button 3, respectively. Specifically, in this embodiment, the bracket connector 10 is arranged in a ring structure that integrates with the inner wall structure of the switch box 1. The outer ring bracket 4 and the inner bracket 5 can be locked and fixed along the circumference of the ring bracket connector 10, without interfering with each other. No additional linkage space is required during assembly, which can make full use of the limited space inside the switch box 1 to accommodate large-sized circuit components 6 and meet the layout requirements of new functions such as multi-control switches and smart switches. In addition, this layered assembly connection method also facilitates the separate disassembly of the inner bracket 5 to remove the circuit components 6 for replacement or repair during later maintenance, without having to remove the outer ring bracket 4 as a whole. This will not damage the outer ring structure that has been positioned against the wall, nor will it scratch the wall decoration surface, greatly reducing the difficulty and cost of later maintenance.

[0026] Furthermore, the bracket connector 10 extends into the switch box 1 and connects to the box body connection portion 11, as well as several inner bracket connector portions 12 disposed around the box body connection portion 11 and outer bracket connector portions 13 disposed between adjacent inner bracket connector portions 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, the outer bracket connector portion 13 and the inner bracket connector portion 12 are respectively arranged corresponding to the connection positions of the outer ring bracket 4 and the inner bracket 5. This arrangement not only separates and staggers the connection points of the two types of brackets, avoiding spatial interference when the bolts are tightened, but also utilizes the structural strength of different connector portions to match the stress requirements of the two types of brackets.

[0027] Furthermore, an inner bracket connecting end 14 protrudes from the inner bracket connecting part 12, and an inner bracket slot 15 corresponding to the inner bracket connecting end 14 is formed on the inner bracket 5. The inner bracket connecting end 14 extends into the inner bracket slot 15 and is snapped together with the bracket connector 10. Specifically, in this embodiment, this snap-connection structure can complete the initial pre-fixation of the inner bracket 5 without the aid of tools. The installer does not need to hold the inner bracket 5 while tightening the bolts, effectively reducing the difficulty of switch installation. A single person can complete the entire assembly process. This pre-positioning also prevents the inner bracket 5 from shifting during bolt tightening, further ensuring the alignment accuracy between the through slot 7 and the circuit element 6, preventing jamming or skew during subsequent switch button 3 operation, and improving the overall smoothness and stability of the switch.

[0028] Furthermore, the outer bracket connecting part 13 is a snap-fit ​​end protruding from the bracket connector 10, and a snap-fit ​​groove 17 is provided on the outer ring bracket 4 corresponding to the snap-fit ​​end. The snap-fit ​​end extends into the snap-fit ​​groove 17 and snaps into the outer ring bracket 4. Specifically, in this embodiment, the outer ring bracket 4 can be fixed to the bracket connector 10 by snap-fit. The installation worker does not need to continuously press and hold the outer ring bracket 4 to complete the subsequent bolt insertion and tightening operations. The installation can be completed without the cooperation of multiple people, further reducing the time cost of the installation operation.

[0029] Furthermore, the circuit element 6 includes a circuit board 9, a micro switch 18, and an LED bead 19. The circuit board 9 is fixed on the switch box 1. The micro switch 18 and the LED bead 19 are both disposed on the circuit board 9 and electrically connected to the circuit board 9. A light-transmitting element 20 is formed on the circuit board 9, which covers the LED bead 19 and the micro switch 18. When the button contact end 8 of the switch button 3 is subjected to force, it contacts the light-transmitting element 20 and triggers the micro switch 18 to complete the on / off action. Specifically, in this embodiment, the micro switch 18 and the LED bead 19 are covered by the light-transmitting element 20, which can prevent dust and moisture from entering through the gaps in the switch panel and directly contacting the circuit element 6, reducing the probability of short circuits and component oxidation and corrosion, and improving the service life and stability of the internal circuit of the switch. At the same time, the light-transmitting element 20 can evenly scatter the light emitted by the LED bead 19, allowing users to quickly find the switch position in dim environments without causing glare or uneven light distribution, thus improving the user experience.

[0030] Furthermore, the switch button 3 is integrally molded by injection molding.

[0031] Furthermore, the switch button 3 is provided with dividing lines 21, which divide the switch button 3 into several smaller buttons, each of which has a corresponding circuit element 6. Specifically, in this embodiment, a single small button can independently correspond to a control circuit, enabling independent control of multiple different electrical devices on a single switch panel. Moreover, there is no need to set multiple switch buttons 3; the dividing lines 21 on a single switch button 3 can divide multiple independent operating areas, preserving the overall aesthetics of a single panel while meeting the user's need for independent control of multiple devices, without disrupting the overall harmony of the wall decoration.

[0032] 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 wall switch with a novel panel bracket structure, comprising a switch box, a panel bracket mounted on the switch box, and a switch button movably mounted on the panel bracket, characterized in that: The panel support includes an outer ring support and an inner support disposed inside the outer ring support. Both the outer ring support and the inner support are detachably connected to the switch box. The switch box is provided with circuit elements, and the inner support has through slots corresponding to the circuit elements. One end of the circuit element extends into the through slot. The switch button is provided with a button contact end corresponding to the circuit element. When the switch button is pressed, the button contact end of the switch button extends into the through slot and completes the triggering action with the circuit element to switch the circuit on / off state.

2. The wall switch with a novel panel bracket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A circuit board is provided on one side of the switch box, and all circuit components are mounted on the circuit board. A bracket connector is provided on the switch box. The outer ring bracket and the inner bracket are detachably connected to the bracket connector from the side away from the switch button and the side closer to the switch button, respectively.

3. The wall switch with a novel panel bracket structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket connector extends into the switch box and connects to the switch box body connection part, as well as several inner bracket connectors arranged around the body connection part and outer bracket connectors arranged between adjacent inner bracket connectors.

4. The wall switch with a novel panel bracket structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner support connecting part protrudes to form an inner support connecting end, and an inner support slot corresponding to the inner support connecting end is opened on the inner support. The inner support connecting end extends into the inner support slot and is snapped together with the support connector.

5. The wall switch with a novel panel bracket structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer bracket connecting part is a buckle end protruding on the bracket connector. The outer ring bracket is provided with a buckle groove corresponding to the buckle end, and the buckle end extends into the buckle groove to buckle and connect with the outer ring bracket.

6. The wall switch with a novel panel bracket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit components include a circuit board, a micro switch, and an LED. The circuit board is fixed on the switch box. The micro switch and the LED are both mounted on the circuit board and electrically connected to it. A light-transmitting element is formed on the circuit board, which covers the LED and the micro switch. The button contact end of the switch button is subjected to force and connects with the light-transmitting element, triggering the micro switch to complete the on / off action.

7. The wall switch with a novel panel bracket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch button is integrally molded by injection molding.

8. The wall switch with a novel panel bracket structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The switch button has dividing lines that divide it into several smaller buttons, each of which has a corresponding circuit element.

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