Recliner Controller Types & What Micro Switch Need for Them

The recliner controller is a part of the recliner chair that can control the device’s start working its function. Such as the chair lift or lower, the massage mode, etc. Which is popular and regular at home. Today, let us show you some knowledge about it. If you need to buy some microswitches for a sample test to use in your recliner, you are welcome to contact us for more details.

There are many types of recliner controllers on the market, and we have many ways to classify them. But we only classify them in one way: the button quantity. Generally, we can classify them into 2 button, 4 button, 5 button, 6 button types, etc., remotes.

The different kinds of button will mean different functions. For example, the 2-button-type function is the lift and down, but the 4 button type may have some massage function.

Meanwhile, the button depends on the connection and pin. Different kinds of controllers will need different pins quantity in connection. So, it needs to check the type before ordering it.

Sometimes, if your electric recliner button remote is not working, you may want to do some repairing but if you don’t have enough tools and don’t know how to check the fault. You should then give your recliner a replacement, which will be fast and high-efficiency.

We will show you a 2 button 5 pin lift chair remote power recliner sofa as an example for reference.

Firstly, you need to buy a controller as a replacement and check if it can replace perfectly. For example, if the pins and buttons quantity are the same, if the voltage, current, and size are the same, and so on.

Secondly, take off the cover plate, and you will find the back of this adjusted the wires, and it’s still doing it intermittently. It is soldered on the circuit board, and we will take it apart and show you. While now, we just remove the screw and take it off.

Thirdly, we’ll move the recliner forward and remove the connection to the motor. Now that your recliner is pushed forward, you will see it near the switch.

See what l did; I bunched up the wiring and put a tie around it. And then, you’re going to have a few zip ties underneath. That way, the wiring doesn’t get into the mechanisms, so you’ll want to clip those. And then, get it out of the motor but remember to turn off the power, or you can just unplug it. So, it can take all the recliner control wiring harness out.

If you open the controller inside, you will find 2 micro switches like this. Generally, how many buttons will have the corresponding number of switches?

Fourthly, use the same way to connect the recliner remote control replacement back.

You can see from the alternative process that the inside of the 2-button type controller has 2 micro switches and a circuit board. But you may want to know another type of switch inside. The construction is quite similar.

What micro switch do you need for the recliner control? Especially for the buyer of the recliner controller manufacturer must understand how to choose. As a micro switch manufacturer founded in 1976 in HK, we will show you the requirement of the micro switch from our side, and we hope this will be helpful to you.

Generally, it would be best to consider the rating, terminal type, operating force, switch travel, certification, etc.

First, the switch’s rating can cover the chair motor. This ensures the switch will work well when operating. Generally, many of the are the DC motor, and 5A 30VDC is enough.

Second, the terminals can be installed with the circuit board. We can see the inside of the controller, and the PBC terminal type is better. But the solder or quick connect is unsuitable.

Third, the operating force for the snap action switch must be strong so that the user can know if he pressures.

Fourth, the switch travel can not be too long because the user will think the recliner chair is not working if the travel is too long. So, we can not see this kind of switch has a lever.

Fifth, the UL, cUL, ENEC, and CQC safety certification is important for household appliances in different countries.

In conclusion, the microswitch for an electric recliner controller can be 5A 30VDC with suitable travel, strong operating force, PCB type terminal, and safety certification.