Switch

Abstract

Switch (1) comprising: a housing (10) having an actuating surface (13) with an actuating hole (14) and an internal chamber (15) which is connected to the outside through the actuating hole (14); a movable element (20) which is housed in the chamber (15) and extends outwards from the chamber (15) through the actuating hole (14) in a direction of movement which intersects the actuating surface (13), wherein the movable element (20) has an actuating part (21) which is located at one end of the movable element (20) outside the housing (10), wherein the movable element (20) is movable back and forth in the direction of movement relative to the housing (10);and a guide (30) designed to guide the movable element (20) in the direction of movement, wherein the actuating part (21) has a plurality of inclined surfaces (23, 24, 25) extending linearly from the actuating surface (13) to a distal end (26) of the movable element (20) outside the housing (10) and inclined towards a central axis (CA) extending in the direction of movement of the movable element (20) away from the actuating surface (13) and inclined in directions which intersect when viewed in the direction of movement, and the actuating part (21) is a pyramid having the plurality of inclined surfaces (23, 24, 25) which are pyramidal faces.

Description

AREA

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a switch. GENERAL STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Patent literature 1 describes a switching device comprising a housing with a chamber, an actuating lever, and a helical spring housed within the chamber. The actuating lever, attached to the housing within the switching device, partially protrudes from the chamber and is forced by the helical spring in the direction in which it protrudes. LIST OF DOCUMENT PATENT LITERATURE

[0003] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2001-229767 SUMMARY TECHNICAL TASK

[0004] In the switching device, the actuating lever is essentially a triangular flat plate having one vertex exposed within the chamber and two vertices enclosed within the chamber, and mounted on the housing in a manner that allows it to rotate about one vertex of the triangle inside the chamber. The switching device can thus limit the operating direction of the actuating lever to the direction of rotation.

[0005] One or more aspects of the present disclosure relate to a switch that can be actuated in multiple directions, including directions other than a direction of rotation about a vertex, and in which there is a lower probability that the direction of operation is limited. SOLUTION TO THE TASK

[0006] A switch according to one aspect of the disclosure comprises a housing having an actuating surface with an actuating hole and an internal chamber which is connected to the outside through the actuating hole, a movable element which is housed in the chamber and extends outwards from the chamber through the housing through the actuating hole in a direction of movement which intersects the actuating surface, which has an actuating part which is located at one end of the movable element outside the housing and is movable back and forth relative to the housing in the direction of movement, and a guide which guides the movable element in the direction of movement.The actuating part has a multitude of inclined surfaces which extend linearly from the actuating surface to a distal end of the movable element outside the housing and are inclined away from a central axis which extends in the direction of movement of the movable element towards the actuating surface and are inclined in directions which intersect each other when viewed in the direction of movement. BENEFICIAL EFFECTS

[0007] In the switch described above, the movable element has an actuating part located at one end outside the housing and is reciprocating relative to the housing in the direction of movement. The actuating part has several inclined surfaces that run away from the central axis of the movable element towards the actuating surface and in directions that intersect when viewed in the direction of movement. This design allows the movable element to be actuated in multiple directions around the central axis and reduces the likelihood of the operating direction being limited. List of characters

[0008] Fig. Figure 1 is a perspective view of an example switch according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 is a top view of the switch in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view, shown along line III-III in Fig. 2 is taken from. Fig. Figure 4 is a perspective view of the switch in Fig. 1, excluding a cover and a sealant. Fig. Figure 5 is a perspective view of a switch according to a first modification of the switch in Fig. 1. Fig. 6 is a top view of the switch in Fig. 5. Fig. Figure 7 is a perspective view of a switch according to a second modification of the switch in Fig. 1. Fig. Figure 8 is a top view of the switch in Fig. 7. Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view, shown along line IX-IX in Fig. 7 is taken from. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0009] Embodiments of the present disclosure are now described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The terms used herein, which may indicate specific directions or positions (e.g., top, bottom, right, and left), serve only to facilitate understanding of the present disclosure with reference to the drawings and do not limit the technical scope of the present disclosure. The embodiments described below are merely examples and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure or its application or use. The drawings are schematic only and may not be to scale with respect to the actual component.

[0010] As in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 shown, indicates a switch 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a housing 10 and a movable element 20 , which is inside the case 10is housed, on.

[0011] The case 10 has an operating area 13 with an actuation hole 14 and also features an internal chamber 15 (in Fig. 3 shown). The movable element 20 , which is in the chamber 15 in the case 10 It is housed partly outside the casing. 10 through the actuation hole 14 Freely accessible to the outside. The movable element 20 is located in a through the actuation hole 14 relative to the case 10 in a direction of movement which covers the operating area 13 intersects (e.g., is orthogonal to it), in a back-and-forth motion. The back-and-forth movement of the movable element. 20 activates or deactivates a contact mechanism 40 (in Fig. 3 shown) inside the case 10 , to turn the switch 1to turn on or off.

[0012] As in Fig. As shown in section 4, the switch indicates 1 Guided tours 30 to guide the movable element 20 in the direction of movement. The guides 30 are located inside the chamber 15 In Fig. 4 are a cover 12 , the contact mechanism 40 and a sealant 50 (described later) in the housing 10 not shown.

[0013] Now the components of the switch will be 1 described.

[0014] As in Fig. As shown in 1, the housing 10 a case 11 , which is essentially a rectangular box, and the cover 12 up. As in Fig. As shown in section 3, the housing 10 the internal chamber 15 , which through the casing 11 is defined, and the coverage 12 on.

[0015] As in Fig. As shown in 1, the shell 11 two through holes 16 on, which are separated by a pair of mutually facing side surfaces under the chamber 15 extend. As in Fig. As shown in 3, take the through holes. 16 a pair of connections 41 (described later) to create a connection of, for example, a conductive section of a wire (not shown) inserted into each through-hole 16 is placed, with the corresponding connection 41 to enable.

[0016] As in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 shown, the cover 12 an upper surface which serves as an operating surface 13 serves, and the circular actuation hole 14 essentially in the middle of the operating area 13 up. The chamber 15 inside the case 10 is through the actuation hole 14with the outside of the case 10 tied together.

[0017] As in Fig. As shown in section 3, the movable element extends 20 from inside the chamber 15 from the case 10 through the actuation hole 14 in the direction of movement (especially in the vertical direction in Fig. 3) outwards. The movable element 20 indicates that its end is outside the casing 10 , an actuating part 21 on, which is outside the housing 10 exposed. The movable element 20 points to its end adjacent to the chamber 15 , a work surface 22 on, which the contact mechanism 40 turned towards and thus partially in contact.

[0018] The contact mechanism 40 is with the pair of connectors 41 , which are electrically independent of each other, are electrically connected and push the movable element 20from the case 10 in the direction of movement outwards.

[0019] As in Fig. 1 and Fig. Shown in section 2 is the actuating part. 21 an essentially triangular pyramid and has several (in the present embodiment three) obliques 23 , 24 and 25 on, each serving as a pyramidal surface. The sloping surfaces 23 , 24 and 25 extend linearly from the operating surface 13 towards a distal end 26 of the movable element 20 outside the housing 10 and run inclined towards a central axis CA , which are in the direction of movement of the movable element 20 extends away from the operating area 13 and inclined in directions which intersect each other when in the direction of movement around the central axis CA The inclined directions refer to the direction along the slopes. 23 , 24 and 25 Examples are in Fig. 3 shown. In Fig. 3 gives arrow D an inclined example direction of the slope. 23 and arrow E gives another inclined example direction of the slope 24 to.

[0020] In particular, the slopes 23 , 24 , 25 Areas, each with a central angle of approximately 120 degrees. The three slopes 23 , 24 and 25 define the outer surface (pyramidal surfaces) of the actuating part 21 If the slope 23 a first slope 23 is and the slopes 24 and 25 , which leads to the first slope 23 around the central axis CA are adjacent, a second slope 24 and a third slope 25are, the center lines are located CL2 and CL3 the second slope 24 and the third slope 25 each at an angle of approximately 120 degrees around the central axis CA in relation to a center line CL1 the first slope 23 Therefore, the second slope 24 and the third slope 25 adjacent to the first slope 23 around the central axis CA and are located within an angle of less than 180 degrees (120 degrees in the present embodiment) around the central axis CA with regard to the first slope 23 .

[0021] As in Fig. As shown in section 4, the guide is located 30 on at least one side of the movable element 20 in an operating direction (especially the direction which follows the central axis) CA of the movable element 20(cuts), which determines the direction of movement of the movable element. 20 intersects (especially the direction along the central axis) CA ).

[0022] In particular, each tour 30 a lead 31 on one of the cases 10 and the movable element 20 and a groove 32 on the other side of the casing 10 and the movable element 20 up. The lead 31 It protrudes in the operating direction and is elongated in the direction of movement. The groove 32 extends in the direction of movement to cover the lead 31 to record and the recorded lead 31 to guide in the direction of movement.

[0023] In the present embodiment, arrows indicate A until C in Fig. 4 the operating directions and the guides 30 are located on both sides of the movable element20 in the operating directions A until C with regard to the movable element 20 The protrusions 31 are symmetrical to each other with respect to the central axis CA on the radially outer surface of the movable element 20 with respect to the central axis CA arranged. The grooves 32 are symmetrical to each other with respect to the central axis CA on the inner circumferential surface of the housing 10 in the direction of operation the chamber 15 Arranged in a defining manner.

[0024] As in Fig. As shown in 3, the switch indicates 1 furthermore the sealant 50 open, which has a gap 52 between the movable element 20 and the case 10 inside the chamber 15 seals.

[0025] The sealant 50It is tubular and has openings at both ends in the direction of movement. The sealing agent 50 It is made of an insulating resin, such as rubber. The movable element 20 is in the upper opening of the sealant 50 fitted, which forms the outer circumferential surface of the movable element 20 between the actuating part 21 and the work surface 22 covers. The upper end of the sealant 50 It therefore moves back and forth in the direction of movement when the movable element is moving. 20 moved back and forth. The sealant 50 It has a flange at its lower end. 51 on, which in relation to the central axis CA protrudes radially outwards and extends along the entire circumference. The flange 51 is between the shell 11 and the cover 12 of the case 10 held.

[0026] Now the activation of the switch will be 1 described.

[0027] For example, if an external force is applied to the first slope 23 of the actuating part 21 in the Fig. 4 operating direction shown A When applied, the external force pushes the movable element. 20 in the direction of operation A and towards the interior of the chamber 15 .

[0028] When an external force is applied to the actuating part 21 of the movable element 20 When applied in the direction of operation, the movable element is therefore 20 towards the chamber 15 against the pressing force of the contact mechanism 40 pressed and through the guides 30 from outside the housing 10 into the chamber 15 along the central axis CA (in the direction of movement). The pair of connections 41are therefore electrically connected to each other and the switch 1 , which was switched off, is switched on.

[0029] If the external force acting on the actuating part 21 When applied, when released, the movable element becomes 20 through the contact mechanism 40 from the chamber 15 in the case 10 from the case 10 pushed outwards and through the leadership 30 from the chamber 15 from the case 10 guided outwards in the direction of movement. The pair of connections 41 This electrically isolates them from each other and the switch 1 , which was switched on, will be switched off.

[0030] The desk 1 In the preceding embodiment, it is actuated when an external force is applied to the first inclined surface. 23 of the actuating part 21 in the Fig. 4 operating direction shown A is applied. The switch 1 However, it can be actuated in the same way if an external force is applied to the second slope. 24 of the actuating part 21 in operating direction B or onto the third slope 25 in the direction of operation C , which in Fig. The 4 shown are applied. The switch 1 It can therefore be switched on or off by actuating it in several directions.

[0031] In the switch 1 indicates the movable element 20 the actuating part 21 on, which is located at the end outside the casing 10 is located, and is in the direction of movement relative to the housing 10 movable back and forth. The actuating part 21 has several slopes 23 , 24 and 25 on, which are inclined away from the central axis CA of the movable element20 towards the operating area 13 and inclined in the directions that intersect when viewed in the direction of movement. The multiple inclineds 23 , 24 and 25 enable the movable element 20 in several directions around the central axis CA The switch is operable. 1 This therefore indicates a lower probability that the direction of operation is limited.

[0032] The slopes 23 , 24 and 25 extend linearly from the operating surface 13 towards the distal end 26 of the movable element 20 outside the housing 10 This structure allows the angles of inclination of the slopes to be adjusted. 23 , 24 and 25 with regard to the operating area 13It can be adjusted more easily than, for example, the tilt angle of a movable element with a circumferential surface that is separated from the actuating surface. 13 from the case 10 in a direction perpendicular to the operating surface 13 It stands upright facing outwards. The external force applied in the operating direction is thus simply transmitted in the direction of movement. This improves the switch's operational reliability. 1 .

[0033] The slopes 23 , 24 and 25 They can have an inclination angle of 1 to 60 degrees in relation to the operating surface. 13 exhibit. If the angle of inclination is less than one degree, it is difficult to exert an external force on the slopes. 23 , 24 and 25to be applied in the direction of operation. If the angle of inclination is greater than 60 degrees, it is difficult to transmit an external force applied in the direction of movement. If the inclines 23 , 24 and 25 for example, outside the housing 10 Extending in a curved shape instead of linearly, they slope at more than 60 degrees near the actuation surface. 13 This can affect the switch's operational capability. 1 improve.

[0034] The multiple slopes include the first slope. 23 and the second slope 24 The second slope 24 is to the first slope 23 around the central axis CA adjacent and is located within an angle of less than 180 degrees around the central axis CA with regard to the first slope 23 The movable element 20It can be reliably operated in several three-dimensional directions. The switch 1 This therefore indicates a lower probability that the direction of operation is limited.

[0035] Each guided tour 30 indicates the lead 31 , which is located on an element from the housing 10 and the movable element 20 is located, projects in the direction of movement and is elongated in the direction of movement, and the groove 32 , which are located on the other element from the housing 10 and the movable element 20 is located, extends in the direction of movement, the projection 31 records and the recorded lead 31 in the direction of movement. The guides 30 thus introduces the movable element 20 more reliable in the direction of movement. The switch 1 It therefore exhibits higher operational capability.

[0036] The desk1 Furthermore, the sealant 50 open, which opens the gap 52 between the movable element 20 and the case 10 inside the chamber 15 seals. The sealant 50 can the contact mechanism 40 to prevent fluid, such as water, from entering through the actuation hole 14 in the operating area 13 into the chamber 15 enters.

[0037] The multiple slopes are not on the three slopes 23 , 24 and 25 of the actuating part 21 in the switch 1 limited and can simply be tilted towards the central axis CA of the movable element 20 away from the operating area 13 and inclined in the directions which intersect when viewed in the direction of movement.

[0038] As in Fig. 5 and Fig. As shown in section 6, the actuating part can be 21 for example, five slopes 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 and 65 exhibit. In this case, the slopes are 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 and 65 Areas, each exhibiting a central angle of approximately 72 degrees. The five slopes 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 and 65 define the outer surface of the actuating part 21 . slopes (e.g. the slopes) 62 and 65 ), which leads to a slope (e.g. the slope) 61 ) adjacent, can be within an angle of less than 180 degrees around the central axis CA in relation to this slope.

[0039] As in Fig. 7 and Fig. As shown in section 8, the actuating part can be 21 for example, have more slopes (e.g., slopes) 71 , 72 and 73 , which in Fig. 7 are shown). In this case, the slopes are 71 , 72 and 73 Areas, each with a central angle of approximately 360 / N degrees, where N is the total number of slopes. The N slopes define the outer surface of the actuating part. 21 . slopes (e.g. the slopes) 71 and 73 ), which leads to a slope (e.g. the slope) 72 ) adjacent, can be within an angle of less than 180 degrees around the central axis CA in relation to this slope.

[0040] The actuating part 21 It can be at least one pyramid. Therefore, the actuating part can be... 21 a cone with several slopes 23 , 24 and 25 as in the switch 1 It can be a pyramid, or it can be a pyramid with several pyramidal faces extending outside the casing. 10 They are exposed and each serves as a slope. The shape of the actuating part.21 This may be done, for example, according to the design of the switch. 1 can be changed. This increases the design freedom of the switch. 1 .

[0041] The slopes 23 , 24 and 25 of the actuating part 21 They could be triangles, not areas. In particular, the actuating part 21 It can be circular when viewed in the direction of movement, or it can be polygonal (e.g., triangular in the switch). 1 in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 and pentagonal in the switch 1 in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6) according to the number of slopes.

[0042] The leadership 30 can be located on at least one side of the movable element 20 in the direction of operation with respect to the movable element 20 instead of the two guided tours 30 on the two sides of the movable element 20in the direction of operation, as in the preceding embodiment. Three or more guides 30 may be provided for. Fig. 9 shows an example switch 1 , the four guided tours 30 exhibits.

[0043] The contact mechanism 40 It can have any contact structure (e.g. sliding contact and butt contact).

[0044] The sealant 50 A component that is tubular and has openings at both ends in the direction of movement could not be made of an insulating resin, such as rubber, and could, for example, be an O-ring or an X-ring. In particular, the sealing material 50 any sealant that fills the gap 52 between the movable element 20 and the case 10 inside the chamber 15 seals.

[0045] The embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings. The embodiments can be modified in various ways, which are described below. Reference numerals are given below to the components in an example.

[0046] A switch 1 According to a first aspect of the present revelation, it indicates: a case 10 , which is an activity area 13 with an actuation hole 14 and an internal chamber 15 , which through the actuation hole 14 is connected to the outside, has a movable element 20 , which is in the chamber 15 is housed and is in a direction of movement which defines the operating area 13 cuts, from the chamber 15 from the case 10 through the actuation hole 14extending outwards, which has an actuating part located at one end of the movable element 20 outside the housing 10 is located, and that in the direction of movement relative to the housing 10 is movable back and forth, and a guided tour 30 , which is the movable element 20 in the direction of movement.

[0047] The actuating part 21 features a multitude of slopes 23 , 24 and 25 on, which extend linearly from the operating surface 13 towards a distal end 26 of the movable element 20 outside the housing 10 extend and thereby inclined away from a central axis CA , which are in the direction of movement of the movable element 20 extends towards the activity area 13and inclined in directions which intersect when viewed in the direction of movement.

[0048] In the switch 1 According to the first aspect, the movable element 20 the actuating part 21 on, which is located at the end outside the casing 10 is located, and is in the direction of movement relative to the housing 10 movable back and forth. The actuating part 21 The multitude of slopes indicates 23 , 24 and 25 on, which are inclined away from the central axis CA of the movable element 20 towards the operating area 13 and inclined in the directions that intersect when viewed in the direction of movement. The multitude of inclines 23 , 24 and 25 It allows the movable element to 20 , in several directions around the central axis CA The switch is operable. 1 This therefore indicates a lower probability that the direction of operation is limited.

[0049] In a switch 1 according to a second aspect of the present revelation The multitude of slopes includes a first slope. 23 and a second slope 24 .

[0050] The second slope 24 is to the first slope 23 around the central axis CA adjacent and is located within an angle of less than 180 degrees around the central axis CA with regard to the first slope 23 .

[0051] The desk 1 According to the second aspect, the movable element allows 20 more reliably in multiple directions around the central axis CA is operable and therefore there is a lower probability that the direction of operation is limited.

[0052] In a switch 1 according to a third aspect of the present revelation is the actuating part 21 a pyramid which has the multitude of slopes that are pyramidal surfaces.

[0053] The desk 1 According to the third aspect, it exhibits greater design freedom.

[0054] A switch 1 According to a fourth aspect of the present revelation, it indicates: the leadership 30 , which exhibits: a lead 31 , which is located on an element from the housing 10 and the movable element 20 is located, protrudes in the direction of operation which intersects the direction of movement, and is elongated in the direction of movement, and a groove 32 , which are located on the other element from the housing 10 and the movable element 20 extends in the direction of movement and the lead 31records in order to increase the recorded lead 31 to guide in the direction of movement.

[0055] In the switch 1 According to the fourth aspect, the leadership leads 30 the movable element 20 more reliable in the direction of movement. The switch 1 It therefore exhibits higher operational capability.

[0056] A switch 1 According to a fifth aspect of the present revelation, it further indicates: a sealant 50 , which has a gap 52 between the movable element 20 and the case 10 inside the chamber 15 seals.

[0057] In the switch 1 According to the fifth aspect, the sealant protects 50 a contact mechanism 40 before a fluid, such as water, passes through the actuation hole 14 in the operating area 13 into the chamber 15enters.

[0058] The embodiments or modifications described above can be combined to produce their advantageous effects. One or more embodiments can be combined with other embodiments, one or more modifications can be combined with other modifications, or one or more embodiments can be combined with one or more modifications. The features of different embodiments or different modifications can also be combined.

[0059] Although the present disclosure has been fully described in relation to preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, modifications or changes to the present disclosure are obvious to those skilled in the field. Such modifications or changes shall remain within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the attached claims, insofar as they do not deviate from it. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

[0060] The switch according to the embodiments of the present disclosure can be used for an automobile.

Claims

[1] Switch, including: a housing comprising an actuating surface with an actuating hole and an internal chamber which is connected to the outside through the actuating hole; a movable element housed in the chamber and extending outwards from the chamber through the actuating hole in a direction of movement intersecting the actuating surface, wherein the movable element has an actuating part located at one end of the movable element outside the housing, and wherein the movable element is reciprocating relative to the housing in the direction of movement; and a guide that is set up to guide the movable element in the direction of movement, wherein the actuating part has a plurality of inclined planes which extend linearly from the actuating surface to a distal end of the movable element outside the housing and are inclined towards a central axis which extends away from the actuating surface in the direction of movement of the movable element and are inclined in directions which intersect each other when viewed in the direction of movement. [2] Switches according to claim 1, wherein the multitude of slopes includes a first slope and a second slope, and the second slope is adjacent to the first slope about the central axis and is located within an angle of less than 180 degrees about the central axis with respect to the first slope. [3] Switch according to claim 1, wherein the actuating part is a pyramid having the plurality of slopes which are pyramidal faces. [4] Switch according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the guide has: a projection located on an element consisting of the housing and the movable element, projecting in an operating direction which intersects the direction of movement and being elongated in the direction of movement, and a groove extending on the other element from the housing and the movable element in the direction of movement, and receiving the projection in order to guide the received projection in the direction of movement. [5] Switch according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: a sealing agent that seals a gap between the movable element and the housing inside the chamber.