TWM592592U - Light sensing switch structure - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a light sensing switch structure for providing a circuit board or a flexible cable. The light sensing switch structure comprises a light sensing module, a body and a casing. The light sensing module includes a light diode and a light emitting diode (LED). The base body is provided with a light sensing module, and the seat body forms a first gap corresponding to the second gap. The pins of the photodiode and the LED are electrically connected to the circuit board or the flexible cable according to the configuration of the body. The first opening is for the light emission and the second opening is for the light to be incident. The housing is used to encapsulate the light sensing module and the base.

Description

Light sensing switch structure

This creation is a technical field of light sensing, especially a light sensing switch structure provided for installation with a circuit board or a flexible cable.

Traditional light-sensing devices have fixed pins. The design of the circuit board can only be designed according to the fixed pin position. And because the length of the pin is limited, it is generally only placed at the proximal end of the circuit board. Install on the far end.

However, the fixed arrangement will prevent designers from performing circuit layout or assembly. If the light sensing element is damaged, it cannot be easily replaced or repaired.

This creation proposes a light-sensing switch structure in order to achieve the above purpose.

The first objective of this creation is to provide a light sensing switch structure that can be equipped with a circuit board or a flexible cable.

The second objective of this creation is to change the position of the pins (head end, body and tail end) through the structure of the base body according to the structure of the above-mentioned light sensing switch, so as to be easily installed on a circuit board or a flexible cable.

The third object of this creation is based on the above-mentioned light-sensing switch structure, a flexible cable is sandwiched between the notch and the sealing member, and the light-sensing module is electrically connected to achieve the purpose of remote connection.

In order to achieve the above purpose and other purposes, the present invention provides a light sensing switch structure for providing a circuit board or a flexible cable. The light sensing switch structure includes a light sensing module, a base and a housing. The light sensing module includes a light diode and a light emitting diode. The light emitting diode generates light incident on the light diode, and the light sensing module generates a first signal. When the light is blocked between the light emitting diode and the light diode, the light sensing module generates a second signal. The light sensing module further includes a first head end, a first body, a first tail end, a second head end, a second body and a second tail end. The first body connects the first head end and the first tail end. The first head end is connected to the optical diode. The first end is used to connect the circuit board or flexible cable. Wherein, the first head end, the first body and the first tail end are integrally formed. The second body connects the second head end and the second tail end. The second head end is connected to the light emitting diode. The second end is used to connect the circuit board or flexible cable. Wherein, the second head end, the second body and the second tail end are integrally formed. The base body is provided with a light sensing module. The base body forms a first gap and a second gap, wherein the first gap is formed corresponding to the second gap, the first opening is for the light emission and the second opening The light is incident. The casing is used to encapsulate the light sensing module and the base.

Compared with the conventional technology, the light-sensing switch structure provided by this creation can change the position of the pins by changing the setting of the base according to the configuration of the circuit board, and thus the near-end circuit design can be realized; in addition, This creation can also use the flexible cable through the setting of the gap and the package, which can realize the remote circuit design.

2‧‧‧ circuit board

4‧‧‧flexible cable

10, 10", 10'", 10"", 10""', 10"""‧‧‧Light sensing switch structure

12‧‧‧Light sensing module

122‧‧‧Photodiode

1222‧‧‧First head

1224‧‧‧The first body

1226‧‧‧The first end

124‧‧‧ LED

1242‧‧‧Second head end

1244‧‧‧Second body

1246‧‧‧The second end

14‧‧‧Body

142‧‧‧The first gap

144‧‧‧The second gap

16, 16’‧‧‧ case

162‧‧‧First opening

164‧‧‧Second opening

18‧‧‧Package

20‧‧‧Lock firmware

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a light sensing switch structure according to the first embodiment of the present creation.

2(a) to (c) are detailed structural diagrams illustrating the structure of the light-sensing switch of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the light sensing switch according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic structural diagram of a light sensing switch structure according to a second embodiment of the present creation.

5(a) to (b) are detailed structural diagrams illustrating the structure of the light-sensing switch of FIG. 4.

6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of a light-sensing switch structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a schematic structural diagram of a light sensing switch structure according to a third embodiment of the present creation.

8(a) to (c) are detailed structural diagrams illustrating the structure of the light-sensing switch of FIG. 7.

9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of a light-sensing switch structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a schematic structural diagram of a light sensing switch structure according to a fourth embodiment of the present creation.

11 is a schematic structural diagram of a light sensing switch structure according to a fifth embodiment of the present creation.

FIG. 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a light sensing switch structure according to a sixth embodiment of the present creation.

13 is a schematic structural diagram of a light sensing switch structure according to a seventh embodiment of the present creation.

In order to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of this creation, the following specific examples and the accompanying drawings are used to give a detailed description of this creation, as described below.

In this creation, the use of "one" or "one" is used to describe the units, elements, and assemblies described herein. This move is only for convenience of explanation and provides a general meaning to the scope of this creation. Therefore, unless clearly stated otherwise, such description should be understood to include one, at least one, and the singular also includes the plural.

In this creation, the terms "include", "include", "have", "contain" or any other similar terms are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, an element, structure, product, or device containing multiple elements is not limited to the elements listed here, but may include those not explicitly listed but which are generally inherent to the element, structure, product, or device. Other requirements. In addition, unless clearly stated to the contrary, the term "or" refers to an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or".

Please refer to FIG. 1, which is a schematic structural diagram of a light sensing switch structure according to the first embodiment of the present creation. In FIG. 1, the light sensing switch structure 10 can also be referred to as a dual in-line package (DIP). The light-sensing switch structure 10 can be provided with a circuit board 2 (or a flexible cable 4, please refer to FIG. 4 ). Here, the circuit board 2 is taken as an example for description. The circuit board 2 has a circuit for receiving or transmitting power or signals. Connection ends, such as copper holes, solder holes, wires, solder points, etc.

2(a) to (c) together, a detailed structural diagram of the light sensing switch structure of FIG. 1 is described. The light sensing switch structure 10 includes a light sensing module 12, a base 14 and a housing 16.

The light sensing module 12 includes a light diode 122 and a light emitting diode 124, and refer to FIG. 2(a) together. The light emitting diode 124 generates light (not shown) to enter the light diode 122, and the light sensing module 12 generates a first signal. When light is blocked between the light emitting diode 124 and the light diode 122, the light sensing module 12 generates a second signal. Here, the first signal and the second signal are used to represent whether a light source is sensed, and the sensing is based on whether the light diode 122 receives light or the light intensity of the light.

The light sensing module 12 further includes a first head end 1222, a first body 1224, a first tail end 1226, a second head end 1242, a second body 1244 and a second tail end 1246.

The first body 1224 connects the first head end 1222 and the first tail end 1226. The first head end 1222 is connected to the photodiode 122. The first tail 1226 can be connected to the circuit board 2. The first head end 1222, the first body 1224 and the first tail end 1226 are integrally formed, and the material is metal.

The second body 1244 connects the second head end 1242 and the second tail end 1246. The second head end 1242 is connected to the light emitting diode 124. The second tail end 1246 is connected to the circuit board 2. The second head end 1242, the second body 1244 and the second tail end 1246 are integrally formed, and the material is metal.

Referring also to FIG. 2(b), the base 14 is provided with a light sensing module 12 whose material is non-metal. The base 14 forms a first gap 142 and a second gap 144. Here, the first notch 142 is formed corresponding to the second notch 144, the first opening 142 can emit light and the second opening 144 can allow light to enter.

2 (c) together, the housing 15 is used to encapsulate the light sensing module 12 and the base 14. In this embodiment, the housing 16 further includes a first opening 162 and a second opening 164. The first opening 162 corresponds to the first notch 142 and the second opening 164 corresponds to the first notch 164.

Referring to FIG. 3 together, a cross-sectional view of the structure of the light sensing switch according to the first embodiment of the present invention is described. In FIG. 3, it is revealed that the first tail end 1226 and the second tail end 1246 are tied at the bottom of the seat body 14, and from FIG. 2(a), it can be understood that the first body 1224 and the first tail end 1226 are parallel and not in On the same plane, and the second body 1244 and the second end 1246 are parallel and not on the same plane. Here, the parallel is in the direction of the Y axis of the drawing, and the plane refers to the plane formed based on the Y axis.

Referring to FIG. 4, it is a schematic structural diagram of a light sensing switch structure according to a second embodiment of the present creation. In FIG. 4, in addition to the light sensing module 12 and the base 14 of the first embodiment, the light sensing switch structure 10' further includes a housing 16', a package 18 and a locking member 20. Here, the light-sensing switch structure 10' may also be referred to as a Plug and Play (PNP).

The descriptions of the light-sensing module 12 and the base 14 are generally as described above, and are not repeated here.

5(a) to (b) together, a detailed structural diagram of the light sensing switch structure of FIG. 4 is described.

In FIG. 5(a), the light sensing module 12 further includes a first head end 1222, a first body 1224, a first tail end 1226, a second head end 1242, a second body 1244 and a first The second end is 1246. The first tail end 1226 and the second tail end 1246 adjust the positions of the first tail end 1226 and the second tail end 1246 according to the cable function of the flexible cable 4, so that the first tail end 1226 and the second tail end 1246 The end 1246 is electrically connected to the cable, respectively, for transmitting signals or power signals.

In FIG. 5(b), the seat body 14 is slightly different from the seat body 14 applying the force at the first time, that is, there is a third notch at the bottom of the seat body 14 of FIG. 4 so that the first tail end 1226 1246 with the second tail end revealed in the third gap. The third gap is between the two wings of the casing 16.

The package 18 is provided with (or filled in) a third notch for sandwiching the flexible cable 4 in the third notch, so that the 1226 and the second tail end 1246 pass through the flexible cable 4 to electrically connect the flexible cable 4. Referring to FIG. 6 together, it is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the light sensing switch structure of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Returning to Fig. 4, the locking member 20 is formed on the wing of the housing 16' for locking on, for example, the external housing or another circuit board.

Referring to FIG. 7, it is a schematic structural diagram of a light sensing switch structure according to a third embodiment of the present creation. In FIG. 4, the light-sensing switch structure 10" includes the light-sensing module 12 and the base 14 and the housing 16 of the first embodiment. Here, the light-sensing switch structure 10' can also be called a surface-adhesive type. (Surface Mount Device, SMD).

The description of the light-sensing module 12, the base 14 and the housing 16 are generally as described above, and will not be repeated here.

8(a) to (c) together, a detailed structural diagram of the light sensing switch structure of FIG. 7 is described.

In FIG. 8(a), the light sensing module 12 further includes a first head end 1222, a first body 1224, a first tail end 1226, a second head end 1242, a second body 1244 and a first The second end is 1246. The first tail end 1226 extends toward the second notch 144, and the second tail end 1246 extends toward the first notch 142.

In FIG. 8(b), the base 14 forms a first notch 142 and a second notch 144. Here, the first notch 142 is formed corresponding to the second notch 144, the first opening 142 can emit light and the second opening 144 can allow light to enter.

In FIG. 8(c), the housing 16 can be directly disposed (eg, soldered) on the circuit board 2. Referring to FIG. 9 together, it is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the light sensing switch structure according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

It is worth noting that in this case, according to the above-mentioned embodiments, there can be many variations, and refer to FIGS. 10 to 13 together.

In FIG. 10, the light sensing switch structure 10 ″′ is a plug-and-play type, and the flexible cable 4 extends from the side of the bottom of the base 14.

In FIG. 11, the light sensing switch structure 10 ″″ is a plug-and-play type, and the flexible cable 4 extends from the side surface of the bottom of the base 14.

In FIG. 12, the light sensing switch structure 10 ″″ is a surface-adhesive type, which sandwiches the flexible cable 4 on the circuit board 2.

In FIG. 13, the light sensing switch structure 10 ″″ is a plug-and-play type, which sandwiches the flexible cable 4 on the circuit board 2, and the two wings form a lockable fastener 166.

This creation has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, but those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments are only used to depict this creation, and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of this creation. It should be noted that all changes and replacements equivalent to the examples should be included in the scope of this creation. Therefore, the scope of protection of this creation shall be determined by the scope of the patent application.

2‧‧‧ circuit board

10‧‧‧Light sensing switch structure

12‧‧‧Light sensing module

122‧‧‧Photodiode

124‧‧‧ LED

16‧‧‧Housing

Claims (10)

A light sensing switch structure for providing a circuit board or a flexible cable. The light sensing switch structure includes: The light-sensing module includes a light-emitting diode and a light-emitting diode. The light-emitting diode generates light incident on the light-emitting diode. The light-sensing module generates a first signal. When the light diodes are blocked, the light sensing module generates a second signal, and the light sensing module further includes; A first head end, a first body and a first tail end, the first body connects the first head end and the first tail end, the first head end connects to the photodiode, and the first tail end is connected to the A circuit board or the flexible cable, wherein the first head end, the first body and the first tail end are integrally formed; and A second head end, a second body and a second tail end, the second body is connected to the second head end and the second tail end, the second head end is connected to the light emitting diode, and the second tail end is used for connection The circuit board or the flexible cable, wherein the second head end, the second body and the second tail end are integrally formed; The base body is provided with a light sensing module. The base body forms a first gap and a second gap, wherein the first gap is formed corresponding to the second gap, and the first opening is for the light emission and the first gap The two openings are for the light to enter; and The casing is used to encapsulate the light sensing module and the base. The light sensing switch structure as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the first body is parallel to the first tail end and is not on the same plane, and the second body is parallel to the second tail end and is not On the same plane. The light sensing switch structure as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the first tail end extends toward the direction of the first notch, and the second tail end extends toward the direction of the second notch. The light sensing switch structure as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the first tail end extends toward the direction of the second notch, and the second tail end extends toward the direction of the first notch. The light sensing switch structure as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the bottom of the housing further includes a third gap, and the first tail end and the second tail end are exposed in the third gap. The light-sensing switch structure as described in item 5 of the patent application scope further includes a package, and the third gap is provided for clamping the circuit board or the flexible cable in the third gap for the first One tail end and the second tail end are electrically connected to the circuit board or the flexible cable. The light sensing switch structure as described in item 5 of the patent application scope, wherein the third gap is between the two wings of the housing. The light sensing switch structure as described in item 6 of the patent application scope further includes a locking member formed on the wing of the housing. The light-sensing switch structure as described in item 6 of the patent application scope further includes a locking member connected to the package. The light sensing switch structure as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the housing further includes a first opening and a second opening, the first opening corresponds to the first notch and the second opening corresponds to the first Two gap settings.

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