Switch

Abstract

Provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure is a switch. The switch comprises a housing; a functional module, which is at least partially arranged in the housing and comprises a plurality of terminals, the plurality of terminals being used for respectively connecting to a power source and at least one load, and at least one first terminal of the plurality of terminals comprising a static contact; a movable conductive member, which is arranged in the housing and comprises a first end abutting against a second terminal among the plurality of terminals, a second end opposite to the first end and a movable contact; and a panel assembly, which comprises a panel arranged outside the housing and a driving member coupled to the panel and located in the housing, the driving member being directly coupled to the second end of the movable conductive member, and the driving member being adapted to be driven via the panel to translationally move between at least one closed position and a disconnected position. The switch has a more visual operation mode, which not only improves the external appearance of products, but also can provide users with more comfortable tactile experience and satisfy demands of the users for product diversification.

Description

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[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202410702897.6, filed on May 31, 2024, entitled "Switch", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The exemplary embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to the field of electrical equipment, and particularly to a switch. Background Technology

[0003] Currently, conventional mechanical panel switches on the market typically employ a classic structural design. This design includes a rotatable operating element and a spring system, which together drive the rotation of a movable conductive element. When the operating element is rotated, the movable conductive element also rotates, thus achieving the switching function. This structure is simple and reliable, and has been widely used in various electronic and mechanical devices, such as switch panels and control panels.

[0004] Mechanical control panels are indeed relatively simple in form, mainly focusing on traditional button designs. While this design is reliable in function, it has certain limitations in meeting diverse needs. With the development of technology and the increasing demand for personalized and intelligent products, traditional mechanical control panel designs can no longer fully meet market demands. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In a first aspect of this disclosure, a switch is provided. The switch includes a housing; a functional module, at least partially disposed within the housing, and including a plurality of terminals for connection to a power source and at least one load, respectively, at least one first terminal of the plurality of terminals including a stationary contact; a movable conductive element, disposed within the housing, and including a first end abutting against a second terminal of the plurality of terminals, a second end opposite to the first end, and a moving contact; and a panel assembly including a panel disposed outside the housing and a drive element coupled to the panel and located within the housing, the drive element being directly coupled to the second end of the movable conductive element, wherein the drive element is adapted to be driven via the panel to perform translational movement between at least one closed position and an open position, wherein in at least one closed position the moving contact contacts one of at least one stationary contact, and in the open position the moving contact disengages from at least one stationary contact.

[0006] In some embodiments, the switch further includes: an internal fixing member disposed in the housing and including a through groove and a cavity, the through groove being adapted to allow a second end of a movable conductive member located on the side of the internal fixing member facing the bottom of the housing to pass through and couple to a drive member, the cavity opening towards the bottom of the housing; and a compression spring partially disposed in the cavity and extending from the opening of the cavity to a compression spring coupling portion coupled to the movable conductive member, the compression spring being continuously in a compressed torsional state to facilitate holding the drive member in at least one closed position or open position and to ensure contact pressure between at least one stationary contact and a moving contact.

[0007] In some embodiments, the internal fasteners are arranged in the housing via at least one of snap-fit ​​connection and fastener connection.

[0008] In some embodiments, the compression spring coupling member of the movable conductive member and the second end of the movable conductive member are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the translation direction of the driving member, and the extension distance of the movable conductive member from the first end to the second end is greater than the distance from the first end of the movable conductive member to the end of the compression spring coupling member.

[0009] In some embodiments, the size of the cavity in the swing direction of the movable conductive element gradually increases from the inside to the opening to avoid interference with the compression spring.

[0010] In some embodiments, the cavity is rotatably arranged on the body of the internal fastener and is adapted to swing with the movement of the compression spring.

[0011] In some embodiments, the cavity is fixedly arranged on the body of the internal fastener.

[0012] In some embodiments, the movement of the panel includes any of the following: translational movement parallel to the translational movement direction of the drive member; translational movement in the pressing direction perpendicular to the translational movement direction of the drive member; or rocker movement or rotational movement about a predetermined pivot axis.

[0013] In some embodiments, the bottom of the housing includes a V-groove for coupling the first end of the movable conductive element to restrict movement of the first end.

[0014] In some embodiments, the V-groove includes two mutually separated portions along its extension direction, with a portion of the second terminal disposed therebetween, so that the first end of the active conductive element is coupled in the V-groove while being coupled to the second terminal.

[0015] In some embodiments, the drive member includes a receiving portion that opens toward the interior of the housing, wherein a second end of the movable conductive member extends into the receiving portion.

[0016] In some embodiments, the housing further includes a sliding engagement portion coupled to a drive member to facilitate translational sliding of the drive member along the sliding engagement portion under the drive of the panel.

[0017] In some embodiments, the sliding mating part includes: a sliding rod, a sliding groove, or a sliding rail.

[0018] The switch according to embodiments of this disclosure can be designed as a slide switch, resulting in a simple and elegant appearance. Without the raised button of a traditional push-button switch, the entire switch panel presents a smoother appearance, allowing it to better integrate into various modern decorative styles. Furthermore, the operation of a slide switch is more intuitive; users can simply slide their fingers across the panel to turn lights, appliances, and other devices on and off, making operation simpler and faster. This design not only enhances the product's aesthetics but also provides users with a more comfortable tactile experience, making it particularly suitable for applications in smart home scenarios.

[0019] It should be understood that the content described in this content section is not intended to limit the key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to restrict the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and other features, advantages, and aspects of the embodiments of this disclosure will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements, wherein:

[0021] Figures 1A and 1B show cross-sectional views of a sliding switch according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figures 2A and 2B show simplified schematic diagrams of a sliding switch according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the drive member drives the movement of a movable conductive member.

[0023] Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the drive element and the movable conductive element of a slide switch according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of the drive element, internal fixing element, and movable conductive element of a slide switch according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the sliding switch after the panel assembly has been removed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 6 shows a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the drive member, internal fixing member, and movable conductive member of a slide switch according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 7 shows a perspective view of a sliding switch after the panel assembly and internal fasteners have been removed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0028] Figure 8 shows an exploded view of a slide switch according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0030] It should be noted that the headings of any section / subsection provided herein are not limiting. Various embodiments are described throughout this document, and embodiments of any type may be included under any section / subsection. Furthermore, embodiments described in any section / subsection may be combined in any way with any other embodiments described in the same section / subsection and / or different sections / subsections.

[0031] In the description of embodiments of this disclosure, the term "comprising" and similar terms should be understood as open-ended inclusion, i.e., "including but not limited to". The term "based on" should be understood as "at least partially based on". The term "one embodiment" or "the embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". The term "some embodiments" should be understood as "at least some embodiments". The terms "first", "second", etc., may refer to different or the same objects. Other explicit and implicit definitions may also be included below.

[0032] As briefly mentioned earlier, current mechanical switch panels are relatively simple in form, usually just rocker switches. Users press one end of the panel to rotate it, which in turn rotates the drive component. This drive component then moves the conductive parts and the moving contact between the closed and open positions, thus achieving the switching function of the circuit.

[0033] Current mechanical panel switches can no longer meet users' diverse product needs. To address this challenge, some manufacturers have begun to introduce more diverse design elements. For example, some mechanical panel switches are adopting customizable appearance designs, allowing users to choose different colors, materials, and patterns according to their preferences, making the products more personalized and stylish. In addition, some manufacturers are also exploring more flexible operating methods, such as touch, sliding, or rotary switches, to meet the different operating habits and needs of users.

[0034] However, current switches, especially slide switches, have relatively complex internal structures and require many parts, which may cause various problems during assembly and use.

[0035] Embodiments of this disclosure provide a switch 100 to solve, or at least partially solve, the aforementioned problems or other potential problems present in conventional panel switches. The switch 100 according to an embodiment of this disclosure will now be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. FIG. 1 shows a side sectional view of the switch 100 according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0036] As shown in Figures 1A and 1B, the switch 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure generally includes a housing 101, a functional module 102, a movable conductive element 103, and a panel assembly 104. The housing 101 houses the functional module 102 and other necessary components. Typically, the housing 101 can be arranged in a wall. For example, if a recess is provided in the wall, the housing 101 can be placed in the recess with its opening facing outwards. The panel assembly 104 covers the wall and the opening of the housing 101, thereby facilitating user operation while concealing the recess and opening for aesthetic purposes. Of course, it should be understood that the housing 101 can also be arranged in any suitable location other than outside a wall, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0037] Functional module 102 is the core component for implementing the switching function, and it is at least partially arranged in the housing 101. Functional module 102 includes multiple terminals. The multiple terminals can be connected to the load and the power supply side respectively, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the electrical connection between the load and the power supply side. At least one first terminal 1021 of the multiple terminals may include a stationary contact 1023. The stationary contact 1023 may be located on the portion of the first terminal 1021 located inside the housing 101. In a typical switch, only one first terminal 1021 may have a stationary contact 1023. In some multi-position switches, two or more first terminals 1021 may have stationary contacts 1023. The moving contact 1031, which will be mentioned later, contacts one of the stationary contacts 1023 to connect the corresponding circuit.

[0038] A movable conductive element 103 is disposed within a housing 101 and includes a first end 1032 abutting against a second terminal among a plurality of terminals, a second end 1033 opposite to the first end 1032, and a movable contact 1031. The movable contact 1031 may be disposed at an appropriate position on the movable conductive element 103 so that when the movable conductive element 103 is in the closed position, the movable contact 1031 can contact the stationary contact 1023 to connect the corresponding circuit. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the movable conductive element 103 may employ a vertical movable conductive element structure.

[0039] The panel assembly 104 includes a panel 1041 disposed outside the housing 101 and a drive member 1042 coupled to the panel 1041 and located within the housing 101. The drive member 1042 is directly coupled to the second end 1033 of the movable conductive member 103. "Directly coupled" here means that the drive member 1042 and the second end 1033 of the movable conductive member 103 are directly coupled to each other without the presence of other components such as elastic elements; exemplary methods of direct coupling will be specifically described below. The drive member 1042 can be driven via the panel 1041 to translate between at least one closed position and one open position. For example, in some embodiments, under user operation, the panel 1041 can translate along the outer edge of the housing 101, thereby driving the drive member 1042 to also translate. That is, in some embodiments, the panel 1041 can translate (i.e., slide) along a direction parallel to the translational movement of the drive member 1042, thereby driving the drive member 1042 to also translate.

[0040] In some alternative embodiments, the coupling between panel 1041 and drive member 1042 can also allow the user to drive drive member 1042 to translate by performing other forms of movement besides the sliding movement described above through drive panel 1041. For example, in some embodiments, panel 1041 can be pressed toward the inside of the switch to perform a translational movement in a pressing direction perpendicular to the translational movement direction of drive member 1042 (i.e., similar to a push-button switch), thereby driving drive member 1042 to move in the translational movement direction. In some embodiments, panel 1041 can also perform a rocker motion (i.e., oscillation) or rotational movement about a predetermined axis to drive drive member 1042 to move in the translational movement direction. The predetermined axis can be a axis parallel to panel 1041, in which case panel 1041 is driven to rocker. The predetermined axis can also be a axis perpendicular to panel 1041, in which case the switch is a rotary switch. In the following text, switch 100 will also be referred to as a slide switch, and the concept of this disclosure will be described primarily using the translational movement of panel 1041 as shown in the figure to cause translational movement of drive member 1042. It should be understood that the same applies to cases where panel 1041 employs other forms of movement, which will not be described in detail below.

[0041] As shown in Figures 1B, 2A, and 3, in at least one closed position, the moving contact 1031 contacts one of at least one stationary contact 1023, thereby connecting the circuit between the power supply and the load. As shown in Figures 1A and 2B, in the open position, the moving contact 1031 disengages from at least one stationary contact 1023, thereby disconnecting the circuit between the power supply and the load.

[0042] The sliding switch 100 according to embodiments of this disclosure features a simpler and more elegant design. Without the raised button found on traditional push-button switches, the entire switch panel 1041 presents a smoother appearance, allowing it to better integrate into various modern decorative styles. This design not only enhances the product's aesthetics but also provides users with a more comfortable tactile experience.

[0043] Furthermore, the sliding switch 100 offers a more intuitive operation. Users can easily turn lights, appliances, and other devices on and off by simply sliding their fingers across the panel 1041, making operation simpler and faster. This intuitive operation not only meets people's need for a simplified life but also enhances the user experience, making it particularly suitable for applications in smart home scenarios.

[0044] As shown in Figures 2A, 2B, and 3, in some embodiments, the drive member 1042 may include a receiving portion 1043. The receiving portion 1043 opens toward the interior of the housing 101, and the second end 1033 of the movable conductive member 103 extends into the receiving portion 1043. In this way, as the drive member 1042 translates, the movable conductive member 103 can swing about its first end 1032 as a fulcrum, thereby causing the moving contact 1031 and the stationary contact 1023 on it to contact and separate, thereby connecting and disconnecting the corresponding circuits respectively. Furthermore, and more importantly, by having the drive member 1042 directly drive the movable conductive member to rotate, the problem of the moving contact 1031 and the stationary contact 1023 being difficult to separate after being welded is effectively solved.

[0045] In some embodiments, to prevent the first end 1032 of the movable conductive element 103 from moving and affecting the engagement between the moving contact 1031 and the stationary contact 1023, the bottom of the housing 101 may include a V-groove 1012 for coupling the first end 1032 of the movable conductive element 103, thereby limiting the movement of the first end 1032. In some embodiments, the V-groove 1012 may include two separate portions along its extension direction. The two portions arrange a portion of the second terminal 1022 therebetween. That is, the two portions of the V-groove 1012 are located on both sides of the second terminal 1022, so that the first end 1032 of the movable conductive element 103 is coupled in the V-groove 1012 and coupled to the second terminal 1022 simultaneously.

[0046] In some embodiments, the slide switch 100 according to this disclosure further includes an internal fixing member 105, as shown in FIG4. The internal fixing member 105 may be arranged in the housing 101 in a suitable manner. For example, in some embodiments, the internal fixing member 105 may be arranged in the housing 101 by means of snap-fit ​​connection and / or fastener connection. The functional module 102 and most of the movable conductive member 103 are disposed on the side of the internal fixing member 105 facing the bottom of the housing 101. In order to facilitate the second end 1033 of the movable conductive member 103 to pass through the internal fixing member 105 and couple with the drive member 1042, a through groove 1051 may be provided on the internal fixing member 105, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7. The through groove 1051 is adapted to allow the second end 1033 of the movable conductive member 103 to pass through and couple to the drive member 1042, and to allow the through groove 1051 not to interfere with the movable conductive member 103 during the swinging of the movable conductive member 103 with the translation of the drive member 1042.

[0047] In some embodiments, the internal fastener 105 further includes a cavity 1052. The cavity 1052 and the through groove 1051 are formed side-by-side on the internal fastener 105 in a direction perpendicular to the translation of the panel 1041, as shown in FIG. 5. The cavity 1052 opens toward the bottom of the housing 101. A compression spring 106 for pressing against the movable conductive member 103 toward the bottom of the housing 101 is partially arranged in the cavity 1052 and extends from the opening of the cavity 1052 to couple to the compression spring coupling member 1034 of the movable conductive member 103. The compression spring 106 is continuously in a compressed torsional state. That is, one end of the compression spring 106 is fixed in the cavity 1052, and the other end presses against the compression spring coupling member 1034, thereby providing power for the deflection of the movable conductive member 103 and ensuring the reliability of the deflection. By abutting one end of the compression spring 106 against the cavity 1052 of the internal fixing member 105, the problem of affecting the movement of the moving conductive member caused by the poor sliding or damage of the driving member 1042 is avoided, thereby making the switch action smoother and more reliable.

[0048] Furthermore, the continuous compression and torsion of the spring 106 helps the panel assembly 104 remain in either the closed or open position, rather than in an intermediate position between the two. In the intermediate position, the spring 106 and the movable conductive element 103 are in an unstable state, tending to deflect towards either the closed or open position. Whether they deflect towards the closed or open position depends on the angle of the movable conductive element 103. For example, when a user pushes the outer panel 1041 to move the drive member 1042 from the closed to the open position, after passing the intermediate position, the movable conductive element 103 will deflect towards the open position. At this point, even if the user no longer applies force, the panel assembly can move to the open position under the action of the spring 106, thus disconnecting the circuit.

[0049] Meanwhile, the continuous compression and torsion of the spring 106 can also maintain the contact pressure between the stationary contact 1023 and the moving contact 1031 when the drive member 1042 is in the closed position, reducing the risk of poor connection and thereby promoting the reliability of the circuit connection.

[0050] The spring coupling member 1034 and the second end 1033 of the movable conductive member 103 are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the translation direction of the panel 1041, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. The extension distance of the movable conductive member 103 from the first end 1032 to the second end 1033 is greater than the distance from the first end 1032 to the end of the spring coupling member 1034. That is, the height of the movable conductive member 103 at the spring coupling member 1034 is less than the distance between the first end 1032 and the second end 1033 of the movable conductive member 103. In some embodiments, the size of the spring coupling member 1034 can be smaller than the inner diameter of the spring 106, so that the spring 106 can be sleeved on the outside of the spring coupling member 1034 to complete the coupling between the spring 106 and the movable conductive member 103. In some embodiments, the movable conductive member 103 can be integrally formed by stamping or the like.

[0051] In some embodiments, the cavity 1052 is fixedly disposed on the body 1053 of the internal fastener 1052. That is, the cavity 1052 and the other parts of the internal fastener 105 (i.e., the body 1053) are in a fixed positional relationship. For example, in some embodiments, the entire internal fastener 105 may be integrally formed. In some alternative embodiments, the cavity 1052 and the body 1053 of the internal fastener 1052 may be formed and assembled separately, thereby fixing the cavity 1052 on the body 1053 of the internal fastener 1052.

[0052] Considering that the compression spring 106 is in a state of compression and torsion deformation in the cavity 1052, and that the compression spring 106 will swing with the swing of the movable conductive member 103, in order to avoid the compression spring 106 interfering with the cavity 1052 and thus affecting the swing of the movable conductive member 103, in some embodiments, as shown in FIG4, the size of the cavity 1052 in the swing direction of the movable conductive member 103 gradually increases from the inside to the opening, thereby avoiding interference with the compression spring 106.

[0053] In some embodiments, to avoid interference of the cavity 1052 with the compression spring 106, the cavity 1052 may also rotate or oscillate relative to other parts of the internal fixing member 105 (i.e., the body 1053). In this way, during the oscillation of the compression spring 106 with the oscillation of the movable conductive member 103, the cavity 1052 can also oscillate with the compression spring 106, thereby effectively avoiding interference with the compression spring 106 and ensuring the reliability of the mechanism.

[0054] To facilitate the sliding of the panel 1041, in some embodiments, the housing 101 may further include a sliding engagement portion coupled to the drive member 1042, so that the drive member 1042 can slide along the sliding engagement portion under the drive of the panel 1041. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG8, the sliding engagement portion may include a sliding rod 1044. The sliding rod 1044 is disposed at an appropriate position in the housing 101 along the sliding direction of the panel 1041. As shown in FIG8, the sliding rod 1044 is arranged in a slot 1013 on the opposite wall of the housing 101. Correspondingly, a sliding sleeve 1045 may also be provided on the panel assembly 104, which is at least partially fitted onto the sliding rod in the circumferential direction. In this way, when the panel 1041 is driven, the sliding sleeve 1045 can move along the sliding rod 1044, thereby providing reliable guidance for the translational movement of the panel 1041 and making the translational movement of the panel 1041 smoother.

[0055] Of course, it should be understood that the form of the sliding fit is not limited to the sliding rod 1044. Any structure that enables the panel assembly 104 to slide smoothly is feasible. For example, in some alternative embodiments, the sliding fit may also take the form of a groove or a rail. In this case, the panel assembly 104 includes a suitable structure coupled to the groove or rail, thereby allowing the panel assembly 104 to slide smoothly along the groove or rail.

[0056] Various implementations of this disclosure have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed implementations. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described implementations. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical applications, or improvements to technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the various implementations disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A switch, comprising: a housing (101); a functional module (102) arranged at least partially in the housing (101) and comprising a plurality of terminals for connecting to a power source and at least one load, respectively, at least one first terminal (1021) of the plurality of terminals comprising a stationary contact (1023); a movable electrically conductive member (103) arranged in the housing (101) and comprising a first end (1032) abutting a second terminal (1022) of the plurality of terminals, a second end (1033) opposite the first end (1032), and a movable contact (1031); and a panel assembly (104) comprising a panel (1041) arranged outside the housing (101) and a drive member (1042) coupled to the panel (1041) and located in the housing (101), the drive member (1042) being directly coupled to the second end (1033) of the movable electrically conductive member (103), wherein the drive member (1042) is adapted to be driven via the panel (1041) to perform a translational movement between at least one closed position in which the movable contact (1031) is in contact with one of the at least one stationary contact (1023) and an open position in which the movable contact (1031) is disengaged from the at least one stationary contact (1023).

2. The switch according to claim 1, further comprising: an internal fixture (105) arranged in the housing (101) and comprising a through slot (1051) adapted for the second end (1033) of the movable electrically conductive member (103) located at a side of the internal fixture (105) facing a bottom of the housing (101) to pass through and be coupled to the drive member (1042), and a cavity (1052) opening towards the bottom of the housing (101); and a compression spring (106) arranged partially in the cavity (1052) and extending from an opening of the cavity (1052) to a compression spring (106) coupling portion of the movable electrically conductive member (103), the compression spring (106) being continuously in a compressed twisted state to facilitate the drive member (1042) to be maintained in the at least one closed position or the open position and to ensure a contact pressure between the at least one stationary contact (1023) and the movable contact (1031).

3. The switch according to claim 2, wherein the internal fixture (105) is arranged in the housing (101) by at least one of a snap connection, a fastener connection.

4. The switch according to claim 2, wherein the compression spring coupling (1034) of the movable conducting member (103) and the second end (1033) of the movable conducting member (103) are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the translation direction of the driving member (1042), and the extension distance of the movable conducting member (103) from the first end (1032) to the second end (1033) is greater than the distance from the first end (1032) of the movable conducting member (103) to the end of the compression spring coupling (1034).

5. The switch according to claim 2, wherein the size of the cavity (1052) in the oscillation direction of the movable conducting member (103) gradually increases in the direction from the inside to the opening, so as to avoid interference with the compression spring (106).

6. The switch according to claim 2, wherein the cavity (1052) is rotatably arranged on the body (1053) of the inner fixed member (105), and is adapted to oscillate with the movement of the compression spring (106).

7. The switch according to claim 2, wherein the cavity (1052) is fixedly arranged on the body (1053) of the inner fixed member (105).

8. The switch according to claim 2, wherein the movement form of the panel (1041) comprises any one of the following: a translational movement in parallel to the translation movement direction of the driving member (1042); a translational movement in a pressing direction perpendicular to the translation movement direction of the driving member (1042); or a flap movement or a rotational movement around a predetermined rotation axis.

9. The switch according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the bottom of the housing (101) comprises a V-shaped groove (1012) for coupling the first end (1032) of the movable conducting member (103), so as to limit the movement of the first end (1032).

10. The switch according to claim 9, wherein the V-shaped groove (1012) comprises two mutually separated portions in the extension direction, and a part of the second terminal (1022) is arranged therebetween, so as to be coupled to the second terminal (1022) while the first end (1032) of the movable conducting member (103) is coupled in the V-shaped groove (1012).

11. The switch according to any one of claims 1-8 and 10, wherein the driving member (1042) comprises: a receiving portion (1043) opening towards the inside of the housing (101), wherein the second end (1033) of the movable conducting member (103) extends into the receiving portion (1043).

12. The switch according to any one of claims 1-8 and 10, wherein the housing (101) further comprises: a sliding fitting portion coupled to the driving member (1042) to facilitate the translational sliding of the driving member (1042) along the sliding fitting portion under the driving of the panel (1041).

13. The switch of claim 10, wherein the sliding fit comprises: a sliding rod (1044), a sliding groove or a sliding rail.

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