TWM566803U - Drinking fountain control panel - Google Patents

Abstract

A control panel of a water dispenser is used to solve the problem of uneven brightness of a button of a conventional water dispenser panel. The system includes a backlight module having a plurality of light-emitting elements; a spacer member coupled to the backlight module, the spacer member having a plurality of through holes, wherein the plurality of through holes are respectively located in the plurality of light-emitting elements; The sensing member is coupled to the spacer member, the sensing member is electrically connected to the backlight module; and a display panel is coupled to the sensing member, the display panel has a plurality of transparent portions, and the plurality of transparent portions are respectively opposite A plurality of through holes located in the spacer.

Description

Drinking machine control panel

This creation is about a control panel, especially a control panel for a water dispenser that can be evenly emitted by a light source.

Water is an indispensable element for human life, and drinking fountains are a kind of water supply equipment for people to use instant drinking water. The water dispensers can be seen in offices, government agencies, public places, and even in personal homes.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a conventional water dispenser 9 . The conventional water dispenser 9 has a body 91 and a control panel 92 . The control panel 92 is disposed on a surface of the body 91 . The control panel 92 is provided on the surface of the body 91 . There are several touch buttons 921 that can transmit light. The water dispenser 9 further has a backlight module 93, the backlight module 93 is located inside the body 91, the backlight module 93 is aligned with the control panel 92, and the light-emitting component of the backlight module 93 (not shown) The light source can be reflected by the plurality of touch buttons 921. Therefore, when the user presses one of the touch buttons 921, the light-emitting component of the backlight module 93 corresponding to the touch button 921 will be illuminated at the same time, and the light source projects the touch button 921 to prompt the user. The operating state of the water dispenser 1.

The plurality of touch buttons 921 that can transmit light can prompt the operating state of the water dispenser 1 . However, the light that projects the plurality of touch buttons 921 is concentrated on the center of the touch button 921 to make the area of the light. Each of them is concentrated on one point, so that the touch button 921 is in a state in which the brightness is uneven. In addition, the light-emitting elements of the backlight module 93 generate heat energy, and the plurality of touch buttons 921 are susceptible to the thermal energy, so that the touch sensitivity of the plurality of touch buttons 921 is reduced. Seriously affect the service life of the conventional water dispenser.

In view of this, the control panel of the conventional water dispenser does have the need to improve.

In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a control panel for a water dispenser, which has a spacer between a backlight module and a display panel, so that the light source of the light-emitting component of the backlight module can pass through the partition. Corresponding through holes of the layer member and uniformly penetrating the corresponding light transmitting portions.

The following directional or similar terms, such as "before", "after", "left", "right", "upper (top)", "lower (bottom)", "inside", "outside" The "lateral" and the like are mainly referred to the orientation of the additional drawings, and the directionality or its approximation is only used to assist in the description and understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention.

The control panel of the water dispenser of the present invention comprises: a backlight module having a plurality of light-emitting elements; a spacer layer coupled to the backlight module, the spacer member having a plurality of through holes, the plurality of through holes respectively Paired with the plurality of light-emitting elements; a sensing member coupled to the spacer member, the sensing member is electrically connected to the backlight module; and a display panel coupled to the sensing member, the display panel having a plurality of transparent portions The plurality of light transmitting portions respectively face a plurality of through holes located in the spacer member.

Accordingly, the control panel of the water dispenser of the present invention utilizes the arrangement of the spacer member, and the light source of the light-emitting element can pass through the corresponding through hole of the spacer member, so that the range of the light source can conform to the corresponding light-transmitting portion. The size of the area is uniform, and the corresponding light-transmitting portion can be uniformly penetrated to achieve uniform brightness; at the same time, the thermal energy of the light-emitting element can be prevented from causing a decrease in touch sensitivity of the sensing member. Thereby, it has the effect of improving the convenience of use and the service life of the water dispenser.

Wherein, the backlight module has a circuit board, and the plurality of light emitting components are located in the circuit The sensing component is electrically connected to the circuit board. In this way, it has the effect of improving the convenience of assembly and wiring work.

The plurality of light-emitting elements are light-emitting diodes having different color lights. Thus, there is an effect of enabling the light-emitting element to produce different light colors.

Wherein, the spacer member has a plate portion and a protruding portion, the protruding portion is connected to the periphery of the plate body portion; the protruding portion is coupled to the backlight module to form an accommodation space, the plurality of The light emitting element is located in the accommodating space. Thus, the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, and has the effect of reducing the manufacturing cost.

Wherein, the protruding portion and the plate body portion are integrally formed. Thus, it has the effect of improving the structural strength of the partition member.

Wherein, the partition member is an electric wood board. In this way, it has the effect of achieving a good heat insulation effect.

The sensing component has a plurality of sensing portions, and the plurality of sensing portions respectively face a plurality of light transmitting portions located on the display panel. In this way, it is easy to control the corresponding sensing portion.

The display panel has a first surface and a second surface. The plurality of transparent portions are located on the first surface, and the second surface is coupled to the sensing member. Thus, the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, and has the effect of reducing the manufacturing cost.

The plurality of light transmitting portions form a pattern or a character. As such, the pattern or text can be utilized to provide recognition and decoration.

The sensing component is a capacitive touch panel. Thus, the sensing member has high sensitivity.

[this creation]

1‧‧‧Backlight module

11‧‧‧ boards

12‧‧‧Lighting elements

2‧‧‧Layer

21‧‧‧ Board Department

22‧‧‧Protruding

23‧‧‧through hole

3‧‧‧Inductive parts

31‧‧‧Induction Department

4‧‧‧ display board

4a‧‧‧ first surface

4b‧‧‧ second surface

41‧‧‧Transmission Department

S‧‧‧ accommodating space

[Use]

9‧‧‧Water dispenser

91‧‧‧ body

92‧‧‧Control panel

921‧‧‧ touch buttons

93‧‧‧Backlight module

[Fig. 1] A perspective view of a conventional water dispenser.

[Fig. 2] An exploded perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[Fig. 3] A combined sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[Fig. 4] A view of the use case in which the light source of the preferred embodiment is transparent from the light transmitting portion.

In order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a preferred embodiment of the control panel of the water dispenser comprises a backlight module 1 , a spacer 2 , a sensing component 3 and a display panel 4 . The layer member 2 is coupled to the backlight module 1 , and the sensing member 3 is coupled to the spacer member 2 , and the display panel 4 is coupled to the sensing member 3 .

The backlight module 1 can have a circuit board 11 and a plurality of light-emitting elements 12, and the plurality of light-emitting elements 12 are located on the circuit board 11, and the plurality of light-emitting elements 12 can be arranged in a straight line or a ring shape; The plurality of light-emitting elements 12 are arranged in a line shape equidistantly. Preferably, the plurality of light-emitting elements 12 can be light-emitting diodes having different color lights.

Referring to the second and third embodiments, the spacer 2 is coupled to the backlight module 1. The spacer 2 may have a body portion 21 and a protrusion 22, and the protrusion 22 is connected thereto. The periphery of the plate portion 21, and the protruding portion 22 and the plate portion 21 are preferably integrally formed to enhance the structural strength of the spacer member 2. The splicing portion 2 is coupled to the circuit board 11 of the backlight module 1 to form an accommodating space S between the spacer member 2 and the backlight module 1. 12 is located in the accommodating space S.

The spacer member 2 further has a plurality of through holes 23 penetrating the plate body portion 21, and the plurality of through holes 23 are respectively located on the plurality of light emitting elements 12 to make the plurality of light emitting elements 12 The light source can pass through the plurality of through holes 23. Specifically, the spacer member 2 may be an electric board made of synthetic plastic (for example, phenolic resin).

The sensing member 3 is coupled to the spacer member 2, and the sensing member 3 is preferably formed into a sheet shape, and the sensing member 2 is preferably a capacitive touch panel; the sensing member 3 has a plurality of sensing portions 31. The plurality of sensing portions 31 respectively face a plurality of through holes 23 of the spacer member 2. The plurality of sensing units 31 are electrically connected to the circuit board 11 of the backlight module 1 so that the plurality of light-emitting elements 12 of the backlight module 1 can receive the sensing signals of the plurality of sensing portions 31 to emit bright light. It is widely used by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, and will not be described herein.

The display panel 4 can have a first surface 4a and a second surface 4b. The second surface 4b is coupled to the sensing component 3. The display panel 4 further has a plurality of transparent portions 41. The portion 41 is located on the first surface 4a, and each of the transparent portions 41 preferably faces a plurality of sensing portions 31 of the sensing member 3; the plurality of transmitting portions 41 can form a pattern or a character (for example, temperature setting, The continuous water, hot water, cold water or unlocking mode allows the plurality of light transmitting portions 41 to provide identification or decoration using the pattern or text.

Referring to the third and fourth embodiments, according to the foregoing structure, the backlight module 1, the spacer 2, the sensing member 3 and the display panel 4 are sequentially combined, and the backlight module 1 is several The light-emitting element 12, the plurality of through holes 23 of the spacer 2, and the plurality of sensing portions 31 of the sensing member 3 are respectively opposed to the plurality of light transmitting portions 41 of the display panel 4. In this manner, when the user presses the position of the light transmitting portion 41 as shown in FIG. 4 to touch the corresponding sensing portion 31, the sensing portion 31 is electrically connected to the circuit board 11 of the backlight module 1. The light-emitting element 12 corresponding to the sensing portion 31 can be actuated to emit bright light, and the light source of the light-emitting element 12 passes through the corresponding through hole 23, so that the range of the light source can conform to the size of the corresponding light-transmitting portion 41, and The corresponding light transmitting portion 41 is uniformly penetrated to achieve a uniform brightness effect.

Furthermore, the backlight module 1 and the display panel 4 are spaced apart from the spacer 2, so that the The sensing portion 31 of the sensing member 3 is not affected by the thermal energy of the light-emitting element 12, thereby reducing the touch sensitivity; and since the spacer member 2 of the embodiment can be an electric board, it has the effect of high temperature resistance. To further achieve good insulation effect.

In summary, the control panel of the water dispenser of the present invention utilizes the arrangement of the spacer member, and the light source of the light-emitting element can pass through the corresponding through hole of the spacer member, so that the range of the light source can be correspondingly transparent. The size of the light portion is uniform, and the corresponding light transmitting portion can be uniformly penetrated to achieve uniform brightness; at the same time, the thermal energy of the light emitting element can be prevented from causing a decrease in touch sensitivity of the sensing member. Thereby, it has the effect of improving the convenience of use and the service life of the water dispenser.

Although the present invention has been disclosed by the above-described preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and it is still within the spirit and scope of the present invention to make various changes and modifications to the above embodiments. The technical scope of the protection is created, so the scope of protection of this creation is subject to the definition of the patent application scope attached.

Claims (10)

A control panel for a water dispenser includes: a backlight module having a plurality of light-emitting elements; and a spacer member coupled to the backlight module, the spacer member having a plurality of through holes, the plurality of through holes being respectively located a plurality of light-emitting elements; a sensing member coupled to the spacer member, the sensing member is electrically connected to the backlight module; and a display panel coupled to the sensing member, the display panel having a plurality of light transmitting portions, A plurality of light transmitting portions respectively face a plurality of through holes located in the spacer member. The control panel of the water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the backlight module has a circuit board, the plurality of light-emitting components are located on the circuit board, and the sensing component is electrically connected to the circuit board. The control panel of the water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the plurality of light-emitting elements are light-emitting diodes of different colors. The control panel of the water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the partition member has a plate body portion and a protruding portion, the protruding portion being connected to a periphery of the plate body portion; the protruding portion The backlight module is coupled to form an accommodating space, and the plurality of illuminating elements are located in the accommodating space. The control panel of the water dispenser of claim 4, wherein the protruding portion and the plate portion are integrally formed. The control panel of the water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the spacer is an electric board. The control panel of the water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the sensing component has a plurality of sensing portions, and the plurality of sensing portions respectively face a plurality of light transmitting portions of the display panel. The control panel of the water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the display panel has a first surface and a second surface, and the plurality of light transmitting portions are located on the first surface. The second surface is bonded to the sensing member. The control panel of the water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the plurality of light transmitting portions form a pattern or a character. The control panel of the water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the sensing component is a capacitive touch panel.