CN216133801U

CN216133801U - Control device

Info

Publication number: CN216133801U
Application number: CN202122045994.7U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 杜俊; 蒋晚生; 沈锡霞; 吴波
Original assignee: Legrand Intelligent Electric Huizhou Co ltd
Current assignee: Legrand Intelligent Electric Huizhou Co ltd
Priority date: 2021-08-27
Filing date: 2021-08-27
Publication date: 2022-03-25
Anticipated expiration: 2031-08-27

Abstract

A control device comprises a switch component and a panel. The panel is used for covering the switch assembly and comprises at least one connecting body and at least two panel bodies, the middle parts of two adjacent panel bodies are connected through one connecting body, and a gap separated by the connecting body is formed at the edge of each two adjacent panel bodies; each panel body is provided with a first key portion and a second key portion, the first key portion and the second key portion are located on two sides of the connecting body, and the first key portion and the second key portion can deform under the action of external force and contact the switch assembly to control the on-off of the switch assembly. The user can realize the synchronous installation of a plurality of first button portions and second button portions when assembling, and convenient operation and assembly efficiency are high. The structural arrangement can increase the number of the key parts, realize independent triggering of each key part and maintain the integrity of the panel.

Description

Control device

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of electronic technologies, and in particular, to a control device.

Background

A switch is an electronic component that can open a circuit, interrupt current, or cause current to flow to other circuits. The keys of the switch component are exposed outside the switch component so as to facilitate the operation and control of a user.

However, in the conventional switch panel having a plurality of keys, each key is relatively independent in structure, which results in a more dispersed structure of the panel and a more cumbersome assembly.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a control device in order to solve the above problems.

A control device, comprising:

a switch assembly; and

the panel is used for covering the switch assembly and comprises at least one connecting body and at least two panel bodies, the middle parts of two adjacent panel bodies are connected through one connecting body, and a gap separated by the connecting body is formed at the edge of each two adjacent panel bodies;

each panel body is provided with a first key portion and a second key portion, the first key portion and the second key portion are located on two sides of the connecting body, and the first key portion and the second key portion can deform under the action of external force and contact the switch assembly to control the on-off of the switch assembly.

According to the control device, when the panel cover is used, a user can cover the panel to the switch assembly, and the first key part or the second key part is pressed to enable the panel cover to deform to contact with the switch assembly, so that the opening and closing of the switch assembly are controlled. Because two adjacent panel bodies are connected through linking the body, and every panel body all is formed with first button portion and second button portion, so the user only need directly cover the panel when the assembly establish to switch module on, alright realize the synchronous installation of a plurality of first button portions and second button portion, convenient operation and assembly efficiency height. Because the edges of two adjacent panel bodies are provided with the gaps separated by the connecting bodies, namely two adjacent first key parts and two adjacent second key parts are arranged at intervals, the structural arrangement can increase the number of the key parts, realize that each key part can be independently triggered, and keep the integrity of the panel, so that the panel is more simplified and attractive in structure.

In one embodiment, the panel body is integrally formed with the joint body. This can make the panel body that has first button portion, second button portion and joint body be more reliable in the connection, makes the panel more pleasing to the eye on overall structure simultaneously.

In one embodiment, two adjacent panel bodies are arranged in parallel. The structure arrangement can enable the structure of the panel to be more neat and compact, the contact area of each average key part can be increased under the condition that the size of the panel is limited to a certain degree, the space utilization rate is improved, and the operation is facilitated.

In one embodiment, the faceplate is removably coupled to the switch assembly. Such a structural arrangement may provide a user with greater ease of operation and reduced maintenance costs, such as when one of the panel and the switch assembly is damaged, the user may simply replace the damaged one alone.

In one embodiment, the switch assembly comprises a mounting seat, a clamping rib is arranged on the mounting seat, a clamping portion is formed on one side, close to the mounting seat, of the panel, and the panel is connected with the mounting seat through the clamping portion and the clamping rib in a clamping fit mode.

In one embodiment, the clamping portion includes a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion, the first clamping portion is disposed at an end of the first button portion away from the connecting body, and the second clamping portion is disposed at an end of the second button portion away from the connecting body. Compare in traditional flush mounting plate of switch, because first button portion and second button portion connect in the relative both sides of linking up the body in this embodiment, consequently only need set up first joint portion in one side that first button portion is close to the mount pad, set up second joint portion in one side that second button portion is close to the mount pad, alright just with first button portion and the joint of second button portion on the mount pad simultaneously through two joint portions in order to realize. The structure arrangement simplifies the panel structure, reduces the manufacturing cost and is convenient for users to install.

In one embodiment, the switch assembly comprises a mounting seat and a circuit board arranged in the mounting seat, and the first key part and the second key part are both arranged to be capable of deforming under the action of external force and contacting the circuit board.

In one embodiment, the control device further comprises an elastic member, and the panel is abutted against the circuit board through the elastic member.

In one embodiment, one end of the elastic member abuts against between the first key portion and the circuit board, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against between the second key portion and the circuit board. When a user presses the first key part or the second key part on the panel by hands, the elastic part between the circuit board and the panel is squeezed to accumulate certain elastic potential energy, and when the user releases the hands, the elastic part releases the elastic potential energy and drives the first key part or the second key part on the panel to reset.

In one embodiment, a positioning column is arranged on the mounting seat, a positioning groove is formed in the elastic piece, and the mounting seat extends into the positioning groove through the positioning column to fix the elastic piece. The structure can prevent the elastic piece from deviating in the using process, and the resetting effect of the panel is guaranteed.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or the conventional technologies of the present application, the drawings used in the descriptions of the embodiments or the conventional technologies will be briefly introduced below, it is obvious that the drawings in the following descriptions are only some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to the drawings without creative efforts.

Fig. 1 is an exploded view of a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a panel according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a switch assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 5 is a sectional view of a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numerals:

10. control device 100, switch assembly 110, and mounting base

111. Screens muscle 112, reference column 120, circuit board

200. Panel 210, connecting body 220 and panel body

221. First key part 222, second key part 230, gap

240. Clamping part 241, first clamping part 242 and second clamping part

300. Elastic piece 310 and positioning groove

Detailed Description

In order to make the aforementioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention comprehensible, embodiments accompanied with figures are described in detail below. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "inside", "outside", "upper", "lower", and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on those shown in the drawings, and are only for convenience in describing the present invention and simplifying the description, but do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed in a specific orientation, and be operated, and thus, should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "central," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like are used in the orientations and positional relationships indicated in the drawings for convenience in describing the utility model and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are not to be considered limiting of the utility model.

Where clearly defined and limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "secured" are to be construed broadly and may, for example, be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; can be mechanically or electrically connected; they may be directly connected or indirectly connected through intervening media, or they may be connected internally or in any other suitable relationship, unless expressly stated otherwise. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those skilled in the art according to specific situations.

Furthermore, the terms "first", "second" and "first" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means at least two, e.g., two, three, etc., unless specifically limited otherwise.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the present application provides a control device 10 including a switch assembly 100 and a faceplate 200. The faceplate 200 is used to cover the switch assembly 100. The panel 200 includes at least one connection body 210 and at least two panel bodies 220 parallel to each other, the middle portions of two adjacent panel bodies 220 are connected by one connection body 210, and a gap 230 partitioned by the connection body 210 is formed at the edge of two adjacent panel bodies 220. The middle portion of the panel body 220 may be regarded as a portion located inward of both end portions. Each of the panel bodies 220 is formed with a first key part 221 and a second key part 222, and the first key part 221 and the second key part 222 are located at opposite sides of the coupling body 210. The two adjacent first key parts 221 are arranged in parallel and at intervals, the two adjacent second key parts 222 are arranged in parallel and at intervals, and the first key parts 221 and the second key parts 222 are both arranged to be capable of deforming under the action of external force and contacting the switch assembly 100 so as to control the on and off of the switch assembly 100. The material for manufacturing the panel 200 may include, but is not limited to, polycarbonate.

In particular, in the embodiment shown in fig. 1 and 2, the panel 200 is integrally formed in a single structure, that is, the panel body 220 and the joint body 210 are integrally formed, which can make the connection between the panel body 220 of the first and second

key parts

221 and 222 and the joint body 210 more reliable, and make the panel 200 more beautiful in a single structure. The gap 230 formed by the connecting body 210 separating the edges of the two adjacent panel bodies 220 can be understood as a result of partially dividing the structure of the panel 200, and the gap 230 formed by the division can be considered as a space between the two adjacent first key parts 221 or the two adjacent second key parts 222.

Since the second key parts 222 connected to the adapter body 210 are disposed at opposite sides of the first key part 221 and the adjacent two second key parts 222 are disposed at intervals, it is possible to make full use of the structure of the adapter body 210 and increase the number of key parts. Such a configuration may also increase the contact area per key portion on average, facilitating user operation, given certain limitations on the size of the panel 200.

When a user wants to use the control device 10, the panel 200 is covered on the switch assembly 100, and the first key portion 221 or the second key portion 222 is pressed to deform to abut against the switch assembly 100, so as to control the opening and closing of the switch assembly 100. Because the first key parts 221 are disposed on the same side of the connecting body 210, and the second key parts 222 are disposed on the other side of the connecting body 210, a user only needs to extend his/her hands to the sides of the first key parts 221 and the second key parts 222 during operation, and thus the user can switch between the first key parts 221 or the second key parts 222 flexibly and quickly, and the operation is more convenient. Because two adjacent panel bodies 220 are connected through the joint body 210, and each panel body 220 is formed with the first key part 221 and the second key part 222, a user only needs to directly cover the panel 200 onto the switch assembly 100 during assembly, so that simultaneous installation of the plurality of first key parts 221 and the plurality of second key parts 222 can be realized, the operation is convenient, and the assembly efficiency is high. Because the edge of two adjacent panel bodies 220 forms the gap 230 separated by the joint body 210, that is, two adjacent first key parts 221 and two adjacent second key parts 222 are arranged at intervals, such a structural arrangement can increase the number of key parts, realize independent triggering of each key part, and maintain the integrity of the panel 200, so that the panel 200 is more compact and beautiful in structure.

Preferably, in some embodiments, the gap 230 between two adjacent panel bodies 220, i.e., the interval between two adjacent first key parts 221, may be set to 0.5 mm. It is emphasized that this dimension is obtained by the inventors' multiple tuning, which has significant benefits in enhancing the overall appearance and feel of the panel 200. In practical use, the distance between two adjacent first key parts 221 is set to be 0.5mm, on one hand, the two adjacent first key parts 221 can not interfere with each other in the process of deformation caused by external force, and the independence of each first key part 221 can be ensured to be triggered, on the other hand, the panel 200 can be more compact and attractive in the whole structure, the space utilization rate is improved, a better impression is given to a user, and the user is favored. Similarly, the distance setting between two adjacent second key portions 222 may refer to the distance setting between two adjacent first key portions 221, which is not described herein again.

Referring to fig. 3 and 4, in some embodiments, the faceplate 200 may be removably connected to the switch assembly 100 by a snap, screw, or the like connection. Such a configuration may be more convenient for a user to operate, for example, when one of the panel 200 and the switch assembly 100 is damaged, the user only needs to replace the damaged one, and the maintenance cost may be saved while the operation is convenient.

For example, in the embodiment shown in fig. 3 and 4, the switch assembly 100 includes a mounting block 110 and a circuit board 120 disposed within the mounting block 110. The first key portion 221 and the second key portion 222 on the panel 200 may be deformed by an external force and contact the circuit board 120 to control the opening and closing of the switch assembly 100. It is understood that when the conductive structure on the circuit board 120 (e.g., a snap ring electrically connected to the circuit board 120) is pressed by the outside and contacts the circuit on the circuit board 120, a conductive loop is formed. The side of the mounting seat 110 facing the panel 200 is provided with a locking rib 111, and the side of the panel 200 facing the mounting seat 110, i.e. the side for covering the mounting seat 110, is formed with a locking portion 240. The panel 200 can be snap-fitted with the snap ribs 111 by the snap portions 240 to be connected with the mounting seat 110.

Compared with the conventional panel in which each key needs to be provided with a plurality of clamping portions, in this embodiment, because the first key portion 221 and the second key portion 222 are located on two opposite sides of the linking body 210, only one end of the first key portion 221, which is far away from the linking body 210, needs to be provided with the first clamping portion 241, and one end of the second key portion 222, which is far away from the linking body 210, needs to be provided with the second clamping portion 242, so that the first key portion 221 and the second key portion 222 can be clamped on the mounting base 110 through only the two clamping portions 240. Such a structural arrangement simplifies the structure of the panel 200, reduces manufacturing costs, and facilitates installation by a user.

Similarly, in some embodiments, the clamping manner between the key portions of the remaining panel 200 and the mounting base 110 may refer to the clamping manner between the first key portion 221 and the mounting base 110 and the second key portion 222, and will not be described herein again.

Referring to fig. 4 and 5, the control device 10 may further include an elastic member 300, and the panel 200 is abutted against the circuit board 120 by the elastic member 300. It should be noted that the elastic member 300 may include, but is not limited to, a spring plate, a torsion spring, a double torsion spring, a round spring, a phosphor copper plate, etc., and is intended to enable the button portion of the panel 200 to automatically reset after being pressed.

Specifically, in the embodiment shown in fig. 4 and 5, the elastic member 300 may be a metal elastic sheet having a substantially zigzag shape. One end of the elastic member 300 abuts between the first key portion 221 and the circuit board 120, and the other end abuts between the second key portion 222 and the circuit board 120. When the user presses the first key part 221 or the second key part 222 of the panel 200 with a hand, the elastic member 300 between the circuit board 120 and the panel 200 is pressed to accumulate a certain elastic potential energy and provide sufficient supporting force and resilience force to the panel 200, thereby ensuring that each key part has good resilience feeling. When the user releases his hand, the elastic member 300 releases the elastic potential energy and drives the first key portion 221 and the second key portion 222 of the panel 200 to reset. Similarly, the arrangement between the rest of the key portions on the panel 200 and the elastic member 300 and the circuit board 120 may be the arrangement between the first key portion 221 and the second key portion 222 and the elastic member 300 and the circuit board 120, which is not described herein again.

Further, in the embodiment shown in fig. 1 and 4, the mounting base 110 is provided with a positioning post 112, and the elastic member 300 is provided with a positioning groove 310. The mounting base 110 can extend into the positioning groove 310 through the positioning post 112 to fix the elastic element 300, i.e. the elastic element 300 can be sleeved on the positioning post 112 through the positioning groove 310. The structural arrangement can prevent the elastic element 300 from deviating in the using process, and the resetting effect of the panel 200 is guaranteed.

In addition, referring to fig. 2 and fig. 3, the present application further provides a panel 200, and the panel 200 may be the panel 200 described in any of the above embodiments.

The faceplate 200 may be removably attached to the switch assembly 100 by snap-fit, screw-on, or the like. Such a structure arrangement can make the operation more convenient for the user, for example, when the panel 200 is damaged, the user only needs to replace the damaged panel 200 alone, and the maintenance cost can be saved while the operation is convenient.

The technical features of the embodiments described above may be arbitrarily combined, and for the sake of brevity, all possible combinations of the technical features in the embodiments described above are not described, but should be considered as being within the scope of the present specification as long as there is no contradiction between the combinations of the technical features.

The above-mentioned embodiments only express several embodiments of the present invention, and the description thereof is more specific and detailed, but not construed as limiting the scope of the utility model. It should be noted that, for a person skilled in the art, several variations and modifications can be made without departing from the inventive concept, which falls within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present patent shall be subject to the appended claims.

In the description herein, references to the description of "an embodiment," "other embodiments," etc., mean that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, a schematic description of the above terminology may not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the description of the present application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

Claims

1. A control device, comprising:

a switch assembly; and

2. The control device of claim 1, wherein the panel body is integrally formed with the adapter body.

3. The control device of claim 1, wherein adjacent two of the panel bodies are arranged in parallel.

4. The control device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the faceplate is removably connected to the switch assembly.

5. The control device of claim 4, wherein the switch assembly comprises a mounting seat, a clamping rib is arranged on the mounting seat, a clamping portion is formed on one side of the panel close to the mounting seat, and the panel is clamped and matched with the clamping rib through the clamping portion so as to be connected with the mounting seat.

6. The control device of claim 5, wherein the engaging portion comprises a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion, the first engaging portion is disposed at an end of the first button portion away from the connecting body, and the second engaging portion is disposed at an end of the second button portion away from the connecting body.

7. The control device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the switch assembly comprises a mounting base and a circuit board disposed in the mounting base, and the first key portion and the second key portion are both configured to deform and contact the circuit board under an external force.

8. The control device of claim 7, further comprising a resilient member, wherein the panel is urged against the circuit board by the resilient member.

9. The control device of claim 8, wherein one end of the elastic member abuts against between the first key portion and the circuit board, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against between the second key portion and the circuit board.

10. The control device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the mounting base is provided with a positioning post, the elastic member is provided with a positioning groove, and the mounting base extends into the positioning groove through the positioning post to fix the elastic member.