Housing components and electronics

Abstract

The present invention discloses a shell assembly and an electronic product. The shell assembly includes: a shell, which is formed with a mounting hole, and a plurality of first key grooves uniformly distributed along the circumferential direction are formed on the inner wall of the outer end of the mounting hole; a rotating ring, which is threadedly connected to the mounting hole, and a plurality of second key grooves corresponding to the plurality of first key grooves are formed on the outer wall of its end; and a positioning ring, on which a positioning key is formed. The rotating ring can be rotated to a plurality of different combination orientations relative to the shell, and at any combination orientation, the plurality of first key grooves are radially aligned with the plurality of second key grooves to form a plurality of combination key grooves; the positioning key is assembled into the combination key groove to fix the rotating ring in a certain combination orientation. In the present invention, the angle of the joint can be adjusted by rotating the rotating ring, thereby expanding the application range of electronic products.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a housing assembly and an electronic product comprising the housing assembly. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a sensor typically includes a housing, electronic components, a cable, and a cable output connector. The electronic components are mounted in the housing. The cable is electrically connected to the electronic components. The housing has a mounting hole, into which the cable output connector is threaded. The cable is then routed outside the housing via the cable output connector.

[0003] In the prior art, after the cable output connector is threadedly connected to the housing, the angle of the cable output connector relative to the housing is fixed and cannot be adjusted as needed, which limits its application. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a housing assembly is provided, comprising: a housing having a mounting hole formed therein, and a plurality of first key slots formed on an inner wall of an outer end of the mounting hole, the plurality of first key slots being evenly spaced along a circumferential direction; a rotating ring threadedly connected to the mounting hole, and having a plurality of second key slots formed on an outer wall of an end thereof corresponding to the plurality of first key slots; and a positioning ring having a positioning key formed thereon. The rotating ring can be rotated relative to the housing to a plurality of different combination orientations, and in any combination orientation, the plurality of first key slots are radially aligned with the plurality of second key slots to form a plurality of combination key slots; the positioning key is assembled into the combination key slot to fix the rotating ring in a certain combination orientation.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shell assembly further includes a connector, one end of which passes through the positioning ring and is threadedly connected to the rotating ring, so that the angle of the connector relative to the shell can be adjusted by rotating the rotating ring.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the rotating ring is rotated to different combination orientations, the connector is adjusted to different angles.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector has a cable channel allowing cables to pass through, so that the cables can be led out of the housing through the connector.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector is an L-shaped right-angle connector.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of positioning keys are formed on the end surface of the positioning ring. The plurality of positioning keys are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction, and each positioning key is suitable for being assembled into any combination key groove.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the number of first keyways on the housing is equal to the number of second keyways on the rotating ring; and the number of positioning keys on the positioning ring is equal to or less than the number of first keyways on the housing.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an internal thread is formed on the inner wall of the mounting hole, and an external thread is formed on the outer wall of the rotating ring. The external thread on the rotating ring cooperates with the internal thread in the mounting hole to thread the rotating ring into the mounting hole.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an internal thread is formed on the inner wall of the rotating ring, and an external thread is formed on one end of the connector. The external thread on the connector cooperates with the internal thread on the rotating ring to threadably connect the connector to the rotating ring.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the rotating ring includes a cylindrical body, and the second keyway is formed on the outer wall of the outer end of the cylindrical body; an internal thread for connecting to the joint is formed on the inner wall of the cylindrical body, and an external thread for connecting to the mounting hole is formed on the outer wall of the cylindrical body.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first orientation mark is formed on the outer wall surface of the shell, and a second orientation mark is formed on the outer end surface of the rotating ring, so that the rotating ring can be rotated to a predetermined combined orientation according to the first orientation mark and the second orientation mark.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the positioning ring includes an annular substrate, and the positioning key is formed on the surface of one side of the annular substrate; the shell assembly also includes a first sealing ring, which is squeezed between the annular substrate of the positioning ring and the outer wall of the shell to seal the mating interface between the two.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the connector is connected to the rotating ring, the connector pushes the annular base plate of the positioning ring against the outer wall of the housing to squeeze the first sealing ring.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an annular positioning groove is formed on the annular base plate of the positioning ring, and the first sealing ring is installed in the annular positioning groove.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing assembly further includes a second sealing ring, which is adapted to be squeezed between the connector and the annular base of the positioning ring to seal the mating interface therebetween.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present invention, an electronic product is provided, comprising: the aforementioned housing assembly; an electronic component mounted in a housing of the housing assembly; and a cable electrically connected to the electronic component. The cable is led out of the housing via a connector of the housing assembly.

[0021] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic product is a sensor.

[0022] In the aforementioned various exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the angle of the joint member can be adjusted by rotating the rotating ring, thereby expanding the application range of the product.

[0023] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the assembly of a housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram showing a housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the rotating ring being threaded into a mounting hole on the housing;

[0027] Figure 4 Shows installing the retaining ring into Figure 3 Schematic diagram on the rotating ring shown;

[0028] Figure 5 FIG3 is a schematic plan view of the rotating ring and the housing shown in FIG3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] In addition, in the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown in diagrammatic form to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0031] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a housing assembly is provided, comprising: a housing having a mounting hole formed therein, and a plurality of first key slots formed on an inner wall of an outer end of the mounting hole, the plurality of first key slots being evenly spaced along a circumferential direction; a rotating ring threadedly connected to the mounting hole, and having a plurality of second key slots formed on an outer wall of an end thereof corresponding to the plurality of first key slots; and a positioning ring having a positioning key formed thereon. The rotating ring can be rotated relative to the housing to a plurality of different combination orientations, and in any combination orientation, the plurality of first key slots are radially aligned with the plurality of second key slots to form a plurality of combination key slots; the positioning key is assembled into the combination key slot to fix the rotating ring in a certain combination orientation.

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the assembly of a housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram of a housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing assembly includes a housing 20, a rotating ring 30, and a positioning ring 40. The housing 20 is formed with a mounting hole 21. A plurality of first key slots 22 are formed on the inner wall of the outer end of the mounting hole 21 and are evenly spaced along the circumference. The rotating ring 30 is threadedly connected to the mounting hole 21, and a plurality of second key slots 32 are formed on the outer wall of the end of the rotating ring 30, corresponding to the plurality of first key slots 22. At least one positioning key 42 is formed on the positioning ring 40.

[0034] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the rotating ring 30 being threadedly connected to the mounting hole 21 on the housing 20; Figure 5 FIG3 is a schematic plan view of the rotating ring 30 and the housing 20 shown in FIG.

[0035] like Figure 1-3 and Figure 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the rotating ring 30 can be rotated to multiple different combination orientations relative to the housing 20. At any combination orientation, the multiple first key grooves 22 and the multiple second key grooves 32 are radially aligned to form a plurality of combination key grooves 22, 32.

[0036] Figure 4 Shows how to install the retaining ring 40 Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the rotating ring 30 is shown.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a positioning key 42 is assembled into the combined key grooves 22 and 32 to fix the rotating ring 30 in a certain combined orientation. In the illustrated embodiment, each combined key groove 22 and 32 includes a first key groove 22 and a second key groove 32 that are radially aligned. Each positioning key 42 can be assembled into any of the combined key grooves 22 and 32.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing assembly further includes a connector 10, one end 11 of which passes through a positioning ring 40 and is threadedly connected to a rotating ring 30, so that the angle of the connector 10 relative to the housing 20 can be adjusted by rotating the rotating ring 30. In the illustrated embodiment, when the rotating ring 30 is rotated to different combined orientations, the connector 10 is adjusted to different angles.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector 10 has a cable channel 12 for allowing a cable (not shown) to pass through, so that the cable can be led out of the housing 20 via the connector 10 .

[0040] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the connector 10 is an L-shaped right-angle connector. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment shown in the figure, and the connector 10 may also have other suitable shapes, such as a T-shape.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of positioning keys 42 are formed on the end surface of the positioning ring 40 . The plurality of positioning keys 42 are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction, and each positioning key 42 is suitable for being assembled into any one of the combination key grooves 22 , 32 .

[0042] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the number of first key slots 22 on the housing 20 is equal to the number of second key slots 32 on the rotating ring 30. The number of different combined orientations of the rotating ring 30 is determined by the number of first key slots 22 on the housing 20 and the number of second key slots 32 on the rotating ring 30. For example, when the number of first key slots 22 on the housing 20 and the number of second key slots 32 on the rotating ring 30 are 24, the rotating ring 30 can be rotated to 24 different combined orientations, and the angle between two adjacent combined orientations is equal to 15 degrees.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the number of the positioning keys 42 on the positioning ring 40 may be equal to the number of the first key slots 22 on the housing 20 , or may be less than the number of the first key slots 22 on the housing 20 .

[0044] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, an internal thread 23 is formed on the inner wall of the mounting hole 21, and an external thread 33 is formed on the outer wall of the rotating ring 30. The external thread 33 on the rotating ring 30 cooperates with the internal thread 23 in the mounting hole 21 to thread the rotating ring 30 into the mounting hole 21.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, an internal thread 34 is formed on the inner wall of the rotating ring 30, and an external thread 13 is formed on one end 11 of the connector 10. The external thread 13 on the connector 10 cooperates with the internal thread 34 on the rotating ring 30 to threadably connect the connector 10 to the rotating ring 30.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the rotating ring 30 includes a cylindrical body 31, and a second keyway 32 is formed on the outer wall of the outer end of the cylindrical body 31; an internal thread 34 for connecting to the joint member 10 is formed on the inner wall of the cylindrical body 31, and an external thread 33 for connecting to the mounting hole 21 is formed on the outer wall of the cylindrical body 31.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first orientation mark 20a is formed on the outer wall surface of the housing 20, and a second orientation mark 30a is formed on the outer end surface of the rotating ring 30. This allows the orientation of the rotating ring 30 to be visually determined based on the relative positional relationship between the first orientation mark 20a and the second orientation mark 30a. Therefore, the rotating ring 30 can be rotated to a predetermined combined orientation based on the first orientation mark 20a and the second orientation mark 30a. This facilitates adjusting the connector 10 to a predetermined angle corresponding to the predetermined combined orientation.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the positioning ring 40 includes an annular base 41, with a positioning key 42 formed on one side of the annular base 41. The housing assembly also includes a first sealing ring 50, which is squeezed between the annular base 41 of the positioning ring 40 and the outer wall of the housing 20 to seal the mating interface between the two. This achieves waterproof and dustproof functions.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the connector 10 is connected to the rotating ring 30 , the connector 10 pushes the annular base plate 41 of the positioning ring 40 against the outer wall of the housing 20 to squeeze the first sealing ring 50 .

[0050] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, an annular positioning groove (not shown) is formed on the annular base plate 41 of the positioning ring 40 , and the first sealing ring 50 is installed in the annular positioning groove.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing assembly further includes a second sealing ring (not shown), which is adapted to be squeezed between the connector 10 and the annular base 41 of the positioning ring 40 to seal the mating interface therebetween. The second sealing ring can be installed in the annular positioning groove on the connector 10.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an electronic product is also disclosed. The electronic product includes: the aforementioned housing assembly; an electronic component mounted within a housing 20 of the housing assembly; and a cable electrically connected to the electronic component. The cable is led out of the housing 20 via a connector 10 of the housing assembly.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic product may be a sensor. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and the electronic product may also be other products.

[0054] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved by those skilled in the art. The structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle. These changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0055] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0056] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0057] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A housing assembly, characterized in that: include: A housing (20) is formed with a mounting hole (21), and a plurality of first key grooves (22) are formed on the inner wall of the outer end of the mounting hole (21) and are evenly spaced along the circumferential direction; a rotating ring (30) threadedly connected to the mounting hole (21) and having a plurality of second key grooves (32) formed on an outer wall of an end portion thereof, the plurality of second key grooves (32) corresponding to the plurality of first key grooves (22); and A positioning ring (40) having a positioning key (42) formed thereon, The rotating ring (30) can be rotated to a plurality of different combination orientations relative to the housing (20). At any combination orientation, the plurality of first key slots (22) and the plurality of second key slots (32) are radially aligned to form a plurality of combination key slots (22, 32). The positioning key (42) is assembled into the combination key slot (22, 32) to fix the rotating ring (30) in a certain combination orientation. The housing assembly further comprises a connector (10), wherein the connector (10) is an L-shaped right-angle connector, one end (11) of the connector (10) passes through the positioning ring (40) and is threadedly connected to the rotating ring (30), so that the angle of the connector (10) relative to the housing (20) can be adjusted by rotating the rotating ring (30).

2. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: When the rotating ring (30) is rotated to different combined orientations, the joint member (10) is adjusted to different angles.

3. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The connector (10) has a cable channel (12) for allowing cables to pass through, so that the cables can be led out of the housing (20) via the connector (10).

4. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of positioning keys (42) are formed on the end surface of the positioning ring (40), and the plurality of positioning keys (42) are distributed at intervals along the circumference. Each positioning key (42) is suitable for being assembled into any combination key groove (22, 32).

5. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The number of the first key slots (22) on the housing (20) is equal to the number of the second key slots (32) on the rotating ring (30); and The number of the positioning keys (42) on the positioning ring (40) is equal to or less than the number of the first key slots (22) on the housing (20).

6. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: An internal thread (23) is formed on the inner wall of the mounting hole (21), and an external thread (33) is formed on the outer wall of the rotating ring (30). The external thread (33) on the rotating ring (30) cooperates with the internal thread (23) in the mounting hole (21) to thread the rotating ring (30) into the mounting hole (21).

7. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: An internal thread (34) is formed on the inner wall of the rotating ring (30), and an external thread (13) is formed on one end (11) of the joint member (10). The external thread (13) on the joint member (10) cooperates with the internal thread (34) on the rotating ring (30) to threadably connect the joint member (10) to the rotating ring (30).

8. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The rotating ring (30) includes a cylindrical body (31), and the second key groove (32) is formed on the outer wall of the outer end of the cylindrical body (31); An internal thread (34) for connecting to the joint member (10) is formed on the inner wall of the cylindrical body (31), and an external thread (33) for connecting to the mounting hole (21) is formed on the outer wall of the cylindrical body (31).

9. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A first orientation mark (20a) is formed on the outer wall surface of the shell (20), and a second orientation mark (30a) is formed on the outer end surface of the rotating ring (30), so that the rotating ring (30) can be rotated to a predetermined combined orientation according to the first orientation mark (20a) and the second orientation mark (30a).

10. The housing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The positioning ring (40) includes an annular base plate (41), and the positioning key (42) is formed on a surface of one side of the annular base plate (41); The housing assembly further comprises a first sealing ring (50) which is squeezed between the annular base plate (41) of the positioning ring (40) and the outer wall of the housing (20) to seal the mating interface therebetween.

11. The housing assembly according to claim 10, wherein: When the joint member (10) is connected to the rotating ring (30), the joint member (10) pushes the annular base plate (41) of the positioning ring (40) against the outer wall of the housing (20) to squeeze the first sealing ring (50).

12. The housing assembly according to claim 10, wherein: An annular positioning groove is formed on the annular base plate (41) of the positioning ring (40), and the first sealing ring (50) is installed in the annular positioning groove.

13. The housing assembly according to claim 10, wherein: The housing assembly further comprises a second sealing ring adapted to be squeezed between the connector (10) and the annular base plate (41) of the positioning ring (40) to seal the mating interface therebetween.

14. An electronic product, characterized in that: include: The housing assembly according to claim 1; an electronic component mounted in a housing (20) of the housing assembly; and a cable electrically connected to the electronic component, The cable is led out to the outside of the housing (20) via the connector (10) of the housing assembly.

15. The electronic product according to claim 14, characterized in that: The electronic product is a sensor.

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