Integrated Rocker Switch Housing With Piezo Buzzer Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current alarm buzzer installations require costly and time-consuming modifications to mounting surfaces for full-sized rocker switch clusters, as there is no existing product that integrates a piezo buzzer within the switch housing.
Innovation Solution
A rocker switch assembly is designed with a piezo buzzer integrated into the switch housing, allowing for the installation of a warning buzzer without the need to cut or drill new openings, featuring a combination of rocker switching mechanism and piezo buzzer circuitry that responds to rocking switch forces for signaling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a separate piezo buzzer is installed on the mounting surface, then warning signaling functionality is achieved, but installation requires costly and time-consuming cutting or drilling of new openings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the piezo buzzer and rocker switch into a single integrated housing structure. The buzzer is positioned within the housing to utilize the same mounting opening as the switch, eliminating the need for separate installation openings and reducing installation complexity and time
2Ease of manufacture
If a separate piezo buzzer is installed on the mounting surface, then warning signaling functionality is achieved, but the installation is costly and requires additional modifications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the buzzer and switch into one integrated unit that mounts through a single opening. The housing design allows both components to be installed simultaneously through the same opening, simplifying the manufacturing and installation process while reducing the number of separate mounting operations required
3Adaptability or versatility
If a separate piezo buzzer is installed on the mounting surface, then warning signaling functionality is achieved, but the installation is aesthetically unpleasing
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated housing design consolidates the buzzer and switch into a single aesthetic unit with a unified appearance. The housing covers both components, presenting a clean, professional look without exposed wiring or separate mounting holes, thereby improving aesthetic appearance while maintaining functional versatility
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution enables seamless integration of a piezo buzzer within the rocker switch cluster, eliminating the need for additional modifications and providing an aesthetically pleasing and efficient installation process.
Implementation Method 1
The piezo buzzer may be configured to respond to the rocking switch actuator force, and provide the signaling in the form of piezo buzzer signaling to the rocker switch circuitry
Implementation Method 2
The crystal or ceramic may be configured to respond to the rocking switch actuator force, deform and provide the signaling along with a buzzer sound
Data Source
AI summary
A rocker switch assembly features a rocker switching mechanism and a rocker base housing. The rocker switching mechanism has a switch cover and rocker configured to rock between rocking positions in response to rocking switch forces applied thereon, and provide a rocking switch actuator force. The rocker base housing has a piezo buzzer and rocker switch circuitry, e.g., including contacts/terminals. The piezo buzzer is configured to respond to the rocking switch actuator force, and provide signaling from the piezo buzzer to rocker switch circuitry, based upon the rocking switch actuator force applied.