Detailed Description
Embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, a float switch of the present embodiment, which is easy to assemble, comprises a bracket member 1 and a float 2, a sliding assembly capable of sliding connection between the bracket member 1 and the float 2 is provided between them,
specifically, a magnet is installed on the float 2, the top end or the bottom end of the bracket component 1 is positioned close to a magnetic force induction action device in the electrical equipment, when the water level in the electrical equipment reaches the highest position or the lowest position, the float 2 floats upwards or descends along with the change of the water level, so that the change of the water level can cause the magnetic force between the magnet on the float and the magnetic force induction action device to generate induction action, and the water level condition of the electrical equipment can be judged by detecting the signal change of the magnetic force induction action device;
when the magnet of the float approaches the magnetically sensitive actuation means, the magnetically sensitive actuation means will emit a signal indicating that the float has reached a specific water level position, which signal can be received and processed in order to take corresponding control measures, such as a switching device or a warning.
Specifically, when the bottom end of the bracket component 1 is positioned close to a magnetic force induction action device in the electrical equipment, the float switch detects the lowest water level in the electrical equipment, and when the water level is lowered to the lowest position, the float 2 descends to the bottom of the bracket component 1, so that the magnet on the float 2 and the magnetic force induction action device perform induction action, and a signal of the lowest water level is detected;
when the top end of the bracket component 1 is positioned close to a magnetic force induction action device in the electrical equipment, the float switch detects the highest water level in the electrical equipment, and when the water level rises to the highest position, the float 2 floats to the top of the bracket component 1, so that the magnet on the float 2 and the magnetic force induction action device perform induction action, and a signal of the highest water level is detected.
By means of the design, the assembly of the float switch is simpler, a complex circuit board and a large number of positioning and connecting parts are not needed, assembly procedures of assembling the circuit board with the magnetic force sensing action device in the float switch and the like are omitted, the sliding components between the bracket component and the float allow the bracket component and the float to slide relatively freely so as to adapt to different water level changes, the whole structure is more compact and simplified, the assembly process is more convenient, and problems possibly occurring in the assembly are also reduced.
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, the moving direction of the float 2 of the present embodiment is perpendicular to the sensing surface on the magnetic force sensing action means, which means that when the magnet on the float 2 approaches the magnetic force sensing action means, there is a perpendicular relationship between the sensing surface of the magnetic force sensing action means and the moving direction of the float 2.
This design helps to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the detection of the float switch, and when the position of the float 2 changes, such as floating or falling, the change in magnetic force between the magnet on the float 2 and the sensing surface of the magnetically induced action means will be detected, as the sensing surface of the magnetically induced action means is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the float 2, this design allows to more accurately sense the position of the float 2 and accurately detect the change in water level.
By keeping the moving direction of the float 2 and the sensing surface of the magnetic sensing action device perpendicular to each other, the magnetic body can be ensured to be opposite to the magnetic sensing action device, normal sensing of the magnetic body and the magnetic sensing action device is ensured, the sensitivity and the reactivity of the float switch can be improved to the greatest extent, and the working accuracy of the float switch under different water level conditions is ensured, so that the float switch is very reliable and effective in water level control and monitoring application.
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, the bracket member 1 of the present embodiment includes at least two support brackets 11, the two support brackets 11 are disposed opposite to each other, a hollow portion 12 is formed between the two support brackets 11, the float 2 is located in the hollow portion 12,
preferably, the number of the supporting brackets 11 can be adjusted according to actual requirements, but at least two supporting brackets 11 are provided, and the supporting brackets 11 are oppositely arranged at a certain interval and can be parallel or arranged at an angle;
in the present embodiment, a hollow portion 12 is formed between two support brackets 11, and the float 2 moves up and down in this hollow portion 12 through the sliding assembly and the support brackets 11;
when the water level in the electrical equipment changes, the floater 2 moves in the hollowed-out part 12 along with the rising or falling of the water level, and the floater 2 can be in sliding connection with the bracket component 1 through a sliding component between the bracket component 1 and the floater 2 and floats upwards or falls along with the change of the water level;
this design provides a degree of flexibility in that the relative arrangement of the support brackets 11 allows the float 2 to move freely vertically or horizontally within the hollowed out portion 12, such a configuration enabling the float switch to accommodate different water level ranges and provide accurate measurements and detection as the water level changes.
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, the sliding assembly of the present embodiment includes a sliding portion provided on each support bracket 11 and a plurality of sliding grooves 21 provided on the float 2, the sliding portions being in one-to-one correspondence with the sliding grooves 21;
specifically, each support bracket 11 is provided with a sliding portion, which may be columnar or have other suitable shapes, and at the same time, the float 2 is provided with a plurality of sliding grooves 21, which correspond to each sliding portion one by one, and are located in the corresponding sliding grooves 21, so as to realize sliding connection between the support bracket 11 and the float 2.
When the sliding groove 21 on the float 2 and the sliding portion on the support bracket 11 correspond to each other, the float 2 can slide vertically with respect to the bracket member 1, and this design allows the float 2 to float up or down freely according to the change of the water level while maintaining the connection with the bracket member 1.
Through the design of the sliding component, the floater 2 can slide stably in the vertical direction under the guidance of the bracket component 1, so that the change of the water level is accurately perceived, the abrasion and friction between the components are reduced, and the reliability and durability of the floater switch are improved.
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, the sliding portion of the present embodiment is a frame body supporting the bracket 11; that is, the structure of the support bracket 11 itself has a characteristic of being slidably connected to the float 2.
Specifically, the frame body of the support bracket 11 has a shape or structure corresponding to the sliding groove 21 on the float 2, so that when the float 2 floats up or descends at the time of water level change, sliding connection is formed between the sliding groove 21 on the float 2 and the frame body of the support bracket 11, and the sliding groove 21 is tightly fitted with the frame body, so that the float 2 can vertically slide under the guidance of the frame body.
The design makes the sliding part and the frame body of the support bracket 11 combine into one, avoids additional sliding components, simplifies the structure, can improve the reliability and stability of the whole system by using the frame body of the support bracket 11 as the sliding part, and reduces the use of materials and components.
Therefore, the sliding portion serves as a frame body of the support bracket 11, and has a function of slidably connecting with the float 2, so as to realize vertical sliding of the float 2 and accurately sense a change in the water level.
In other embodiments, the following sliding assemblies may be selected as the sliding connection of the float switch:
sliding bearing: a sliding bearing is used to achieve a sliding connection between the bracket part 1 and the float 2. The slide bearing can provide a smooth sliding movement so that the float 2 can float up or down on the bracket member 1 with a change in water level.
Slide bar/slide block: the sliding strip and the sliding block are adopted as a sliding component, so that linear sliding connection can be realized. The sliding bar is fixed on the bracket component, the sliding block is arranged on the floater, and the sliding bar is guided to realize relative movement in the sliding process.
Sliding guide rail: a sliding guide can be used for the linear sliding connection between the bracket part 1 and the float 2. The rail is usually fixed to the frame member and the floats are raised or lowered during sliding by means of a slider or by direct contact with the rail.
Preferably, in other embodiments, the sliding groove 21 may be provided on the support bracket 11, and the float 2 is provided with a sliding protrusion corresponding to the sliding groove 21.
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, the bracket component 1 of the present embodiment further includes a base 13, one ends of the two support brackets 11 are both disposed on one side of the base 13 away from the magnetic force induction action device, and the other side of the base 13 is close to the magnetic force induction action device; specifically, the base 13 serves to provide support and stability of the entire system, and one end of two support brackets 11 is connected to one side of the base 13.
By connecting one end of the support bracket 11 with the base 13, the bracket member 1 can be made stronger and more stable, the presence of the base 13 can increase the supporting force of the whole system and provide additional structural support, and at the same time, the one end of the support bracket 11 is connected to the side of the base 13 away from the magnetic force induction action device, so that the interference of magnetic force induction can be reduced to the greatest extent.
Meanwhile, the other side of the base 13 is close to the magnetic induction action device, and the purpose of the design is to utilize the base 13 as a close area of the magnetic induction action device so as to improve the effect of magnetic induction, and the magnetic induction action device can sense the change of the water level according to the position and the movement of the floater 2 and provide accurate measurement results.
With this arrangement, the support bracket 11 can be firmly fixed to the base 13 while minimizing interference of magnetic force induction and ensuring that the magnetic force induction actuating device can accurately sense the position change of the float 2. Thus, reliable water level control and monitoring functions can be achieved.
Through the design, the support component 1 can ensure that the sliding of the floater 2 can be vertically carried out under the support of the base 13 and is far away from the interference of the magnetic force induction action device, so that the sensitivity and the accuracy of the floater switch can be effectively maintained, and the device is suitable for application scenes such as water level control and monitoring.
Preferably, an opening communicated with the hollowed-out part 12 is formed between the other ends of the two support brackets 11 in the embodiment, so that the floater 2 is conveniently clamped in the hollowed-out part 12;
specifically, the hollow portion 12 is a space between the two support brackets 11, and is used for accommodating the float 2, and in order to ensure that the float 2 can be easily clamped into the hollow portion 12, an opening communicated with the hollow portion 12 is formed between the other ends of the two support brackets 11;
the design of this opening allows the float 2 to slide or snap directly into the hollowed-out portion 12 without additional manipulation or directional adjustment, thus simplifying the process of installation and assembly and improving the ease and convenience of the system.
Through the design above, the system has realized the tight connection between float 2 and support frame 11, has guaranteed accurate water level control and monitoring, and the existence of opening makes float 2 can easily get into fretwork portion 12, has simplified the assembly process, has ensured the stable connection of float 2 and support frame 11 to the reliability of entire system has been improved.
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, the base 13 of the present embodiment is provided with a limit protrusion 131 extending toward the other end of the support bracket 11, and the limit protrusion 131 is used as a part of the base 13, and functions to limit the maximum displacement range of the float 2 during the movement of the float 2, and avoid the situation that the float 2 is displaced on the support bracket 11, which helps to avoid the position of the float 2 exceeding the predetermined range, thereby ensuring the normal operation and accuracy of the system.
Specifically, when the float switch detects the lowest water level in the electrical equipment, at this time, when the water level drops to the lowest position, the float 2 drops to the bottom of the bracket component 1, at this time, the limiting protrusion 131 is close to or offset against the outer side wall of the float 2, so as to limit the position of the float 2, ensure that the magnet can be opposite to the sensing surface of the magnetic force sensing action device, and ensure the accuracy of detection.
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, a reinforcing rib 132 is provided between the base 13 and each support bracket 11 in the present embodiment, so as to increase the stability and bearing capacity of the support bracket 11.
By the presence of the reinforcing ribs 132, a firm connection is formed between the base 13 and the support bracket 11, which can effectively support and withstand the action of external forces, which can improve the structural strength and stability of the entire bracket part 1, so that it can better resist the interference of vibration, shock or other external forces.
Preferably, the number and location of the ribs 132 can be adjusted to meet the requirements of the connection between the reinforcing support bracket 11 and the base 13, and they are generally designed as a strong and durable material to ensure stable support under a variety of operating conditions.
Thus, in the present embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 132 are used to strengthen the connection between the base 13 and the support bracket 11, improving the stability and structural strength of the system.
Preferably, in this embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 132, the support bracket 11, and the base 13 are integrally formed, and they may be manufactured and installed as a single body.
In particular, the reinforcing bars 132, the support bracket 11 and the base 13 may be formed by an advanced integral molding process, such as injection molding or casting, which means that they may be manufactured simultaneously to form a single component.
The integrally formed arrangement has many advantages, firstly, it provides higher structural strength and stability because there is no joint or seam, reducing the risk of loosening or falling off, and secondly, the integrally formed arrangement simplifies the manufacturing process and improves the production efficiency, reduces the number of parts and the assembly process, and reduces the production cost.
Through the integrated into one piece setting of strengthening rib 132, support frame 11 and base 13, can ensure that they coordinate the motion and firmly connect in the use, improve holistic stability and reliability.
Thus, in this embodiment, the integrally formed arrangement of the stiffener 132, support bracket 11 and base 13 enables them to be interconnected in a stronger, more efficient manner, providing a stable and reliable support structure for the system.
Preferably, in this embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 132, the supporting bracket 11, and the base 13 are made of elastic materials, and have a certain elasticity;
further, the elastic material generally has rebound ability, i.e. can recover to an original shape after being subjected to an external force, and the elastic property can provide a certain flexibility and shock absorption capability in application;
by using an elastic material for the reinforcing ribs 132, the support bracket 11 and the base 13, it is possible to provide a certain buffering and shock absorbing effect in response to external force or vibration, which helps to protect the stability of the system and reduce external factors that may cause damage or interference.
In addition, the elastic material can provide certain self-adaptability and adapt to different strains and deformations, so that the support bracket 11 and the base 13 can better adapt to the changes in practical application scenes.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 132, the support bracket 11 and the base 13 are made of an elastic material, and have a certain elasticity to provide flexibility, shock absorbing capability and self-adaptation of the system, which helps to increase the stability and reliability of the system.
Furthermore, the use of an elastic material not only provides elasticity and shock absorbing ability, but also helps the float 2 to be caught from the opening into the hollowed-out portion 12 between the support brackets 11.
The hollowed-out design has no obstruction of the old shell body, so that the floater moves along with the change of the water level more easily.
Since the elastic material has a certain flexibility and deformability, it can be appropriately deformed by an external force, so that the floats can be easily caught between the supporting brackets 11 through the openings.
When the floats gradually move and approach the openings of the support brackets, the flexibility of the elastic material enables the support brackets to slightly deform, creating a suitable gap for the floats to smoothly slide into between the support brackets; after the floats are assembled in the hollow parts 12, the supporting brackets 11 are elastically restored and clamped into the corresponding sliding grooves 21;
the use of such an elastic material ensures a proper fit between the float and the support bracket, making the connection between the float and the bracket more secure and without the problem of jamming or seizing due to excessive tightness.
Thus, in this embodiment, the use of an elastic material not only provides elasticity and shock absorbing capability, but also serves a convenient function when the float is caught between the support brackets 11 from the opening. They are able to accommodate the movement of the floats and ensure the smooth insertion and connection of the floats.
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, a limiting component is arranged on one end of the bracket component 1 far away from the magnetic induction action device, and is used for limiting the floater 2 on the bracket component 1;
when the float 2 approaches or reaches the set limit position, the stop assembly will act to prevent further movement of the float 2, thereby limiting it to the frame member 1, preventing it from falling out of the frame member 1, which ensures that the float 2 remains stable in place and prevents it from falling out of or beyond the required working range.
Preferably, the limiting assembly in this embodiment includes limiting barbs 14 provided on the end of each support bracket 11, each of the limiting barbs 14 being bent inward; the design of the limit barb 14 is such that it can provide the function of limiting the position of the float 2 on the bracket part 1, by means of the inward bending of the barb, when the float 2 approaches or reaches the limit position, it will come into contact with the limit barb 14, the curved shape of the barb ensuring that the float 2 is limited after contact and will not continue to move.
Further, the curved design of the limit barbs 14 can be adjusted according to specific requirements to provide proper limit force and position control that will ensure that the float 2 remains within the desired operating range at all times, avoiding deviation from or exceeding the allowable range.
Further, by using the limiting barb 14 as a limiting component, the limitation of the position of the float 2 can be simply and effectively realized, and the stable fixation of the float on the bracket component 1 can be ensured.
Preferably, each of the limiting barbs 14 in this embodiment is provided with a limiting plane 142, and the limiting plane 142 can prop against the float 2 to prevent the float 2 from being separated from the bracket component 1.
The limiting plane 142 is a part of the limiting barb 14, is positioned at the tail end of the barb and is in contact with the floater 2, and when the floater 2 approaches or reaches the limiting position, the limiting plane 142 can collide with the floater 2 to form resistance for preventing the floater 2 from moving continuously;
through the interaction of spacing plane 142 and float 2, can prevent effectively that float 2 from deviating from support part 1, spacing plane 142's design and position design according to specific needs provide reliable spacing function.
By using a stop barb 14 with a stop plane 142, it is ensured that the float 2 is firmly fixed to the frame part 1, avoiding its disengagement or exceeding the desired position.
Preferably, each of said support brackets 11 is arranged vertically on the base 13 so as to bring the float 2 to a horizontal condition on the bracket member 1, ensuring that the float 2 remains substantially horizontal; by providing the support brackets 11 vertically, a stable support foundation is provided, which are mounted vertically on the base 13, ensuring a correct positioning between the float 2 and the bracket part 1.
Further, the purpose of maintaining the float 2 in a level condition is to ensure that the measurements or work of the float 2 can be accurately performed, the level condition of the float 2 being important for certain applications, particularly where accurate level measurements are required.
Through vertical support 11 that sets up on base 13, can guarantee that float 2 roughly keeps the horizontality on support part 1, this can provide accurate horizontal reference, ensures that float 2 carries out work on the horizontal position, adopts such design, can make the magnet of float 2 just to the sensing surface of magnetic force response action device, ensures the response distance between the two, avoids the two condition that takes place to respond to poorly, ensures electrical equipment's steady operation, improves user experience.
And, adopt such design, compare old float switch, can eliminate basically and detect the blind spot, when float 2 along with the change of water level come up to the highest point of water level or the bottommost point of whereabouts water level on support part 1, float 2 one side that has the magnet can just to the one side that has magnetic force induction action device on the electrical equipment, float 2's magnet just to the sensing surface of magnetic force induction action device, and magnetic force induction action device can certainly sense the magnet to guarantee float switch's normal work.
As shown in fig. 6 to 7, an electrical apparatus of this embodiment includes a water tank 3, a magnetic force induction action device and a novel float switch as described in any one of the above, the bracket component 1 is disposed at the bottom or top of the water tank 3, the magnetic force induction action device is disposed on the outer sidewall of the water tank 3 and is disposed corresponding to the bracket component 1, and the induction surface of the magnetic force induction action device is disposed corresponding to a magnet in the float 2.
By adopting the design, the magnetic force induction action device can be arranged on a circuit board of electrical equipment, and the circuit board is arranged on the outer side wall close to the water tank 3, so that the magnetic force induction action device is close to or clings to the outer side wall of the water tank 3, and meanwhile, the novel float switch is assembled in the water tank 3 and is arranged corresponding to the magnetic force induction action device;
by placing the magnetic force sensing action device at a position close to the water tank 3, the magnetic force sensing action device can be more easily close to the inside of the water tank where the float switch is located, and the position of the float can be monitored more accurately, so that the sensitivity and reliability of the float switch can be improved.
The magnetic induction action device is arranged on the circuit board and can be easily integrated in the whole electrical equipment, a circuit and a component on the circuit board can be connected with the magnetic induction action device and process signals according to the required signal processing and control requirements, and preferably, the magnetic induction action device can be assembled at a main control board in the electrical equipment;
preferably, the magnetic force induction action device is a hall switch, and can be directly welded to the main control board, the hall switch can be detected and measured through the change of an induction magnetic field based on the hall effect, and the magnetic force induction action device has the characteristics of quick response and high precision, is suitable for a plurality of application scenes, can simplify circuit connection by directly welding the hall switch to the main control board, and provides more reliable and stable connection.
The design ensures that the signal transmission between the magnetic force induction action device and the main control board is more reliable, and potential problems caused by poor contact of the connector or the pins are reduced.
In addition, the magnetic induction action device is welded to the main control board, so that space and cost can be saved, the required additional circuit board or module can be reduced by directly integrating the switch on the main control board, the assembly process is further simplified, parts such as leads are saved, and the assembly and maintenance cost is reduced.
Therefore, the use of a hall switch as a magnetically induced motion device and soldering it directly to a main control board is a preferred design option that provides reliability, stability and cost effectiveness and is suitable for many electrical appliance applications.
Further, by installing the novel float switch in the water tank 3 and matching the novel float switch with the magnetic force induction action device, accurate monitoring and control of liquid can be realized, and the movement of the float can cause magnetic field change on the magnetic force induction action device, so that corresponding action or signal is triggered.
In a word, through installing magnetic force induction action device on electrical equipment's circuit board to set up the circuit board on being close to the lateral wall of water tank 3, can realize more accurate liquid monitoring, simultaneously, through the novel float switch of equipment in water tank 3, and with corresponding setting of magnetic force induction action device, can realize the reliable control to liquid.
Preferably, in this embodiment, the support component and the water tank are of an integrally formed structure, so that the support component and the water tank can be integrally formed to provide a stronger and stable structure, and through the integrally formed design, no connection part is formed between the support component and the water tank, so that the risk of loosening or water leakage and other problems can be reduced.
And, compare with old float switch, the water tank in this embodiment need not to design a holding tank that is used for holding float switch, effectively simplifies the design of water tank.
In other embodiments, the support component and the water tank are in a detachable connection structure, and through the detachable connection structure, the support component can be easily installed or detached, so that maintenance or replacement is facilitated, and the design is generally suitable for the situation that frequent maintenance or replacement of components is required, or more convenient installation and detachment are required for some special scenes.
Preferably, in other embodiments, the base 13 is a part of the water tank, a bottom wall or a top of the water tank, and the support bracket 11 is detachably connected to the base.
Preferably, the base 13 is part of the tank, is part of the bottom or top of the tank, and the base 13 is used as the bottom wall of the tank, the base 13 should have enough strength and stability to support the weight of the float switch and keep the float switch at the exact position inside the tank, it can be designed to be firmly connected with the base to ensure the stability and operation accuracy of the float switch, and the base 13 should have waterproof property to prevent leakage or damage of the bottom of the tank.
The base 13, which is the top of the tank, the base 13 can be designed as a bracket member that can connect to the float switch and provide stable support, which should be strong and stable enough to ensure that the float switch accurately senses the level change inside the tank.
Preferably, in this embodiment, the float 2 is spherical, and has a smaller contact area with the support bracket 11, which can help the float 2 slide freely on the support bracket 11, avoid the situation of blocking, and ensure the accuracy of liquid level detection.
Preferably, the float 2 may also have a cylindrical shape, a cuboid shape, a trapezoid shape, etc., and the following are advantages of each shape:
cylindrical: the cylindrical float 2 has the following advantages:
the stability is good: the cylindrical floats have uniform gravity center distribution, so that the stability of the floats is higher when the liquid level changes.
Easy manufacture: the cylindrical float is relatively simple to manufacture and is relatively inexpensive.
Less resistance: the cylindrical float has relatively small resistance when moving in the liquid, and can realize rapid liquid level reaction.
Cuboid: the cuboid float 2 has the following advantages:
providing a large contact area: the contact area of the cuboid floater and the support bracket is larger, so that more stable support and contact can be provided.
Easy to install: the cuboid float design makes it relatively easy to install on the support bracket, makes it can accurately perceive the liquid level change.
Adjustability: due to the large surface area, the buoyancy of the cuboid floater can be used for adjusting the liquid level by adjusting the sinking depth of the cuboid floater.
Trapezoidal: the advantages of the trapezoidal float 2 are as follows:
flexibility: the trapezoid floater can slide and move flexibly when the liquid level changes, so that the trapezoid floater can react to the liquid level changes rapidly.
Diversified contact area: the different width parts of the trapezoid floats provide diversified contact areas, and are suitable for floating detection in different liquid level ranges.
It should be noted that specific advantages may also be affected by specific designs and use environments. Therefore, in selecting the shape of the float 2, it is necessary to make comprehensive consideration according to the actual demand and specific conditions.
Preferably, the electrical equipment can be a household appliance for detecting the liquid level of a water tank in the electrical equipment by a liquid level sensor, such as a humidifier, a water purifier, a water heater and the like.
The foregoing examples are provided to further illustrate the technical contents of the present utility model for the convenience of the reader, but are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present utility model thereto, and any technical extension or re-creation according to the present utility model is protected by the present utility model. The protection scope of the utility model is subject to the claims.