A switch module applied to a car central control screen

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of switch module applied to car central control screen, including shell, knob switch and electric connection piece;Knob switch can be rotatably arranged in shell front surface part, electric connection piece is fixedly arranged in shell top surface part and is electrically connected with knob switch;Shell inside is equipped with multiple magnetic components, shell front surface part is equipped with multiple magnetic suction holes, each magnetic component in shell inside is respectively corresponding to each magnetic suction hole of shell front surface part, and magnetic suction hole is used to accommodate magnetic suction button.By setting knob switch, it can be used as the expansion switch of car central control screen, so that the user can control the corresponding operation of car central control screen by operating knob switch;Multiple magnetic suction holes are arranged on the shell to enable multiple magnetic suction buttons to be magnetically attracted, so that, in addition to knob switch as the expansion switch of car central control screen, multiple magnetic suction buttons can also be configured as the expansion switch of car central control screen;Then the switch module provided by the utility model has the advantages of convenient and practical function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of switch technology, and in particular to a switch module for use in automotive central control screens. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of the automotive industry and the increasing demand from users for simplified and technologically advanced car interiors, the control layout inside cars is gradually moving towards integration and intelligence. Currently, more and more cars on the market are eliminating traditional physical buttons, integrating various control functions, including but not limited to air conditioning temperature adjustment, music volume adjustment, fan speed adjustment, mode switching, and various vehicle settings, onto the central control screen. Users can complete these operations by tapping the corresponding icons or interfaces on the central control screen.

[0003] The core purpose of this design, which integrates all control functions into the central control screen, is to simplify the physical structure of the car interior, reduce the number of physical buttons, make the car interior more concise and beautiful, and at the same time make it easier for car manufacturers to optimize control functions according to software updates and iterations, thereby enhancing the technological feel of the car interior and the user's visual experience. Therefore, it has been widely used and promoted.

[0004] However, practical application verification has shown that integrating all in-car control functions onto the central control screen for user touch operation has significant drawbacks, severely impacting user convenience and driving safety. Specifically, firstly, the operation of the central control screen relies on visual positioning. While driving, if users need to adjust frequently used functions such as air conditioning temperature or music volume, they must shift their gaze to find the corresponding operating area on the screen. This distracts the driver, prolonging the time their eyes are off the road, thus increasing the risk of traffic accidents and posing a significant safety hazard. Secondly, the touch operation of the central control screen lacks the tactile feedback of physical buttons. Users are prone to accidentally triggering incorrect control commands by touching adjacent operating areas, leading to operational errors. This not only affects the user experience but may also interfere with driving operations in certain driving scenarios, further exacerbating safety risks.

[0005] Furthermore, for some users with lower operational proficiency, or when encountering bumpy road conditions while driving, the difficulty of touching the central control screen will further increase, and the probability of accidental touches and the problem of distraction will become more prominent, failing to meet users' core usage needs for the convenience and safety of the car's internal control functions.

[0006] Based on the shortcomings of the existing integrated control methods for automotive central control screens, there is an urgent need for a physical control structure that can be used with automotive central control screens and can serve as an extension and supplement to the central control screen, in order to solve the problems of accidental touches and distraction of driving attention caused by touch operation of the central control screen. Utility Model Content

[0007] The present invention aims to provide a switch module for use in automotive central control screens, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, namely that existing automobiles integrate all control functions on the central control screen, and that the touch operation of the central control screen is prone to accidental touches and distracts the user from driving.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the technical problem is as follows: A switch module applied to a car central control screen includes a housing, a rotary switch, and an electrical connector; the rotary switch is rotatably disposed on the front surface of the housing, and the electrical connector is fixedly disposed on the top surface of the housing and electrically connected to the rotary switch; the housing is provided with a plurality of magnetic components, and the front surface of the housing is provided with a plurality of magnetic holes, each magnetic component inside the housing corresponding to a magnetic hole on the front surface of the housing, the magnetic hole being used to accommodate a magnetic button, and the magnetic component being used to magnetically attract the magnetic button disposed within the magnetic hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the rotary switch includes a knob body, an encoder, and a circuit board. The knob body is rotatably connected to the encoder, the encoder is electrically connected to the circuit board, the circuit board is electrically connected to the electrical connector, the encoder and the circuit board are both fixedly located inside the housing, and the knob body is rotatably located outside the housing.

[0010] In some embodiments, the rotary switch further includes a touch-sensitive switch, which is fixed to the end face of the rotary body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the rotary switch further includes a housing, the housing being installed inside the housing, the encoder being fixed inside the housing, and the circuit board being fixed to the bottom of the housing.

[0012] In some embodiments, the electrical connector is a POGO PIN connector.

[0013] In some embodiments, the top surface of the housing is provided with a plurality of mounting brackets.

[0014] In some embodiments, the magnetic element is a magnet.

[0015] In some embodiments, the housing consists of a cover and a rear housing seat, and the cover and the rear housing seat are connected by fasteners.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: In this invention, firstly, the switch module is connected to the adapter interface of the car's central control screen via an electrical connector, enabling the switch module to be powered by the central control screen and to communicate with it. Secondly, a rotary switch is provided, which can serve as an extension switch for the central control screen, allowing the user to control the screen's operation. Thirdly, multiple magnetic holes are provided on the housing to magnetically hold multiple magnetic buttons, thus enabling the addition of multiple magnetic buttons as extension switches for the central control screen, in addition to the rotary switch. Therefore, the switch module provided by this invention has the advantages of convenient and practical functionality. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a switch module used in automotive central control screens; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the split structure of a switch module used in automotive central control screens; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a rotary switch. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a rotary switch in its first split-type state. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a rotary switch in its second split-type state.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. Switch module; 10. Housing; 101. Housing cover; 102. Rear housing base; 103. Magnetic hole; 20. Rotary switch; 201. Rotary body; 202. Encoder; 203. Circuit board; 204. Touch sensor switch; 205. Support; 30. Electrical connector; 40. Magnetic component; 50. Mounting bracket. Detailed Implementation

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

[0020] Furthermore, in this utility model, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0021] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 5 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the switch module 100 used in a car's central control screen; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the split structure of the switch module 100 used in a car's central control screen; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotary switch 20; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotary switch 20 in its first split state. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotary switch 20 in its second split state.

[0022] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a switch module 100 for use in a car central control screen, including a housing 10, a rotary switch 20, and an electrical connector 30; the rotary switch 20 is rotatably disposed on the front surface of the housing 10, and the electrical connector 30 is fixedly disposed on the top surface of the housing 10 and electrically connected to the rotary switch 20; the housing 10 is provided with a plurality of magnetic components 40 inside, and the front surface of the housing 10 is provided with a plurality of magnetic holes 103, each magnetic component 40 inside the housing 10 corresponding to each magnetic hole 103 on the front surface of the housing 10, the magnetic hole 103 is used to accommodate a magnetic button, and the magnetic component 40 is used to magnetically attract the magnetic button disposed in the magnetic hole 103.

[0023] In this embodiment, the switch module 100 is used to install on the car's central control screen, that is, the switch module 100 serves as an extended control switch for the car's central control screen. When the switch module 100 is installed on the car's central control screen, the electrical connector 30 is plugged into the adapter interface of the car's central control screen, thereby enabling the car's central control screen to supply power to the switch module 100, and enabling communication between the car's central control screen and the switch module 100. The user can control the operation of the car's central control screen by operating the rotary switch 20, such as controlling the air conditioning temperature, music volume, and air conditioning vent adjustment. The user can also choose to use multiple magnetic buttons, which are placed in multiple magnetic holes 103 on the front surface of the housing 10. When the magnetic buttons are placed in the magnetic holes 103 of the housing 10, the magnets inside the magnetic buttons are magnetically attracted to the corresponding magnetic components 40 in the magnetic holes 103, thereby fixing the magnetic buttons in the magnetic holes 103 on the front surface of the housing 10 for user operation. In this invention, firstly, the switch module 100 is connected to the adapter interface of the car's central control screen via an electrical connector 30, enabling the central control screen to power the switch module 100 and facilitate communication between the central control screen and the switch module 100. Secondly, by providing a rotary switch 20, it can serve as an extension switch for the central control screen, allowing the user to control the corresponding operation of the central control screen by operating the rotary switch 20. Thirdly, multiple magnetic holes 103 are provided on the housing 10 to magnetically hold multiple magnetic buttons, thus enabling multiple magnetic buttons to be additionally configured as extension switches for the central control screen in addition to the rotary switch 20. Therefore, the switch module 100 provided by this invention has the advantages of convenient and practical functionality.

[0024] It is worth noting that the aforementioned magnetic button is a switch device equipped with a Bluetooth module in the prior art. The magnetic button can perform Bluetooth pairing communication with the Bluetooth of electronic devices through its own Bluetooth. When the magnetic button is applied in this switch module 100, the magnetic button can perform Bluetooth communication with the Bluetooth of the car's central control screen through its own Bluetooth, so that the magnetic button can independently control the operation of the car's central control screen through the Bluetooth function.

[0025] In some embodiments, the rotary switch 20 includes a knob body 201, an encoder 202, and a circuit board 203. The knob body 201 is rotatably connected to the encoder 202, the encoder 202 is electrically connected to the circuit board 203, and the circuit board 203 is electrically connected to the electrical connector 30. The encoder 202 and the circuit board 203 are both fixedly located inside the housing 10, and the knob body 201 is rotatably located outside the housing 10.

[0026] In practical implementation: When the user operates the rotary switch 20 to control the operation of the car's central control screen, the user can rotate the knob body 201 clockwise or counterclockwise. As the knob body 201 rotates accordingly, the encoder 202 receives the rotation and converts the mechanical rotation of the knob body 201 into an electrical signal. The circuit board 203 then outputs the corresponding control signal to the car's central control screen through the electrical connector 30 based on the electrical signal from the encoder 202. This configuration allows the rotary switch 20 to be effectively operated by the user to control the operation of the car's central control screen.

[0027] In some embodiments, the rotary switch 20 further includes a touch-sensitive switch 204, which is fixed to the end face of the rotary body 201.

[0028] In practical implementation: Users can also send control signals to the circuit board 203 by touching the touch-sensitive switch 204 on the end face of the knob body 201. The circuit board 203 then controls the operation of the car's central control screen via the electrical connector 30 based on the control signal from the touch-sensitive switch 204. This configuration allows the knob switch 20 to support user operation of the touch-sensitive switch 204 to control the operation of the car's central control screen.

[0029] In some embodiments, the rotary switch 20 further includes a housing 205, which is installed inside the housing 10, an encoder 202 is fixed inside the housing 205, and a circuit board 203 is fixed to the bottom of the housing 205.

[0030] In specific implementation: the encoder 202 is fixed inside the holder 205 so that the holder 205 can support the encoder 202 for fixed installation inside the housing 10; and the circuit board 203 is fixed to the bottom of the holder 205 so that the holder 205 can support the circuit board 203 for fixed installation inside the housing 10. This arrangement allows the rotary switch 20 to be fixedly assembled inside the housing 10.

[0031] In some embodiments, the electrical connector 30 is configured as a POGO PIN connector.

[0032] In specific implementation: the electrical connector 30 is a POGO PIN connector, so that the electrical connector 30 can be effectively inserted into the POGO PIN contact interface of the car's central control screen. Through this configuration, the switch module 100 can effectively achieve power supply and communication with the car's central control screen via the electrical connector 30.

[0033] In some embodiments, the top surface of the housing 10 is provided with a plurality of mounting brackets 50.

[0034] In specific implementation: The mounting bracket 50 on the top surface of the housing 10 is used to connect with the component located on the central control screen of the car. The mounting bracket 50 can be constructed in any suitable shape and structure. For example, the mounting bracket 50 can be provided with fasteners, which can be used to connect with the component located on the central control screen of the car. With such a setting, the switch module 100 can be adapted to the central control screen of the car for use as an extension switch.

[0035] In some embodiments, the magnetic element 40 is configured as a magnet.

[0036] In specific implementation: the magnetic component 40 is a magnet, so that when the magnetic button is housed in the magnetic hole 103 of the housing 10, the magnetic component 40 corresponding to the magnetic hole 103 can magnetically attract the magnetic button. With this arrangement, the magnetic component 40 can effectively magnetically fix the magnetic button in the magnetic hole 103 of the housing 10 for use.

[0037] In some embodiments, the housing 10 consists of a cover 101 and a rear housing 102, and the cover 101 and the rear housing 102 are connected by fasteners.

[0038] In specific implementation: the housing 10 consists of a cover 101 and a rear housing seat 102, and the cover 101 and the rear housing seat 102 are connected by fasteners. During the production and assembly of this switch module 100, it is convenient to assemble the cover 101 and the rear housing seat 102 into a whole housing 10; and during the maintenance of this switch module 100, it is convenient to disassemble the cover 101 and the rear housing seat 102 to repair the internal parts of the housing 10. Through this design, the housing 10 has the advantage of convenient assembly and disassembly.

[0039] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0040] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A switch module for use in automotive central control screens, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a rotary switch, and an electrical connector. The rotary switch is rotatably mounted on the front surface of the housing, and the electrical connector is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the housing and electrically connected to the rotary switch. The housing contains multiple magnetic components, and the front surface of the housing has multiple magnetic holes. Each magnetic component inside the housing corresponds to a magnetic hole on the front surface of the housing. The magnetic holes are used to accommodate magnetic buttons, and the magnetic components are used to magnetically attract the magnetic buttons contained within the magnetic holes.

2. The switch module for use in automotive central control screens according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary switch includes a knob body, an encoder, and a circuit board. The knob body is rotatably connected to the encoder, the encoder is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the electrical connector. The encoder and the circuit board are both fixed inside the housing, and the knob body is rotatably located outside the housing.

3. The switch module for use in an automotive central control screen according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotary switch also includes a touch-sensitive switch, which is fixed to the end face of the rotary body.

4. The switch module for use in a car central control screen according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotary switch also includes a support, which is installed inside the housing. The encoder is fixed inside the support, and the circuit board is fixed to the bottom of the support.

5. The switch module for use in an automotive central control screen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical connector is a POGO PIN connector.

6. The switch module for use in an automotive central control screen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the housing is provided with several mounting brackets.

7. The switch module for use in an automotive central control screen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The magnetic component is a magnet.

8. The switch module for use in an automotive central control screen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing consists of a cover and a rear housing seat, and the cover and the rear housing seat are connected by fasteners.

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