Electronic devices and components thereof
By incorporating waterproof rings consisting of an outer ring, an inner ring, and a stop at the connection points of electronic components, the problem of water infiltration is solved, achieving effective waterproofing for the electronic device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GETAC TECH CORP
- Filing Date
- 2023-02-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
The current housing design of electronic devices allows water to seep in through exposed parts of the connections, making them ineffective at preventing water damage.
Waterproof rings consisting of an outer ring, an inner ring, and a stop are installed at the connection point of the electronic components. Through the tight fit between the outer and inner rings and the design of the stop, water is prevented from seeping into the housing from any direction.
It effectively prevents water from seeping into the housing from any side of the connection, maintaining the waterproof function of the electronic device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] An electronic device, particularly an electronic device having waterproof components. Background Technology
[0002] A known electronic device, due to its housing design, may expose the connection between the electronic components and the device when the electronic components are assembled, allowing external water to seep into the housing of the device from the exposed connection, thus failing to achieve an effective waterproof function. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of this, according to one embodiment, an electronic device is provided, including a housing and electronic components. The housing has an opening between two parallel first and second sides, the opening having opposing first and second sides, the first and second sides being obliquely disposed between the first and second sides. The electronic components are assembled in the housing and include a body, a connecting portion, and a waterproof ring. The connecting portion is disposed on one side of the body. The waterproof ring includes an outer ring, an inner ring, and two stop members. The outer ring is a completely closed ring, disposed around the outer surface of the connecting portion. The inner ring is disposed on the outer surface of the connecting portion and is closer to the body than the outer ring. The two stop members are respectively connected to the outer ring and the inner ring. When the connecting portion is correspondingly inserted through the opening, one side of the outer ring is in close contact with the first side, one side of the inner ring is in close contact with the second side, one stop member is located at the first side, and the other stop member is located at the second side.
[0004] In some embodiments, the outer ring protrudes from the opening on the opposite side of the first side.
[0005] In some embodiments, the inner ring has a notch that opens toward the top of the body.
[0006] In some embodiments, the second stop is adjacent to the notch.
[0007] In some embodiments, when the connecting portion is correspondingly inserted through the opening, the two stop members are respectively located on the first side and the second side, covering the range of the outer ring member.
[0008] In some embodiments, the connecting portion has a first surface and a second surface, and two stops are respectively disposed at opposite ends and located within a distance range of 2 / 3 from the first surface to the second surface.
[0009] In some embodiments, the outer ring and the inner ring are spaced apart.
[0010] In some embodiments, the second stop extends in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the outer ring and the inner ring and connects the outer ring and the inner ring.
[0011] In some embodiments, the second stop extends in an axial direction inclined to the outer ring and inner ring and connects the outer ring and inner ring.
[0012] Furthermore, an electronic component assembly is provided, comprising a body, a connector, and a waterproof ring. The connector is disposed on one side of the body. The waterproof ring includes an outer ring, an inner ring, and two stop members. The outer ring is a completely closed circular ring disposed on the outer surface of the connector. The inner ring is disposed on the outer surface of the connector and is closer to the body than the outer ring. The two stop members are respectively connected to the outer ring and the inner ring, and are located at opposite ends.
[0013] In summary, the electronic device and electronic component provided according to the above embodiments maintain a waterproof function by providing a waterproof ring with an outer ring and an inner ring at the connection portion of the electronic component, and connecting the outer ring and the inner ring with a stopper. Even if water flows in from either side of the connection portion, it will be blocked by the stopper and cannot penetrate into the housing on the other side. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 An exploded view of an electronic device according to an embodiment;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a housing according to one embodiment;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the housing according to one embodiment from another angle;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic component according to one embodiment;
[0018] Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of an electronic component according to one embodiment;
[0019] Figure 6 A side view of an electronic component according to an embodiment;
[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of electronic components assembled in an electronic device according to an embodiment;
[0021] Figure 8 A side view of an electronic component according to another embodiment;
[0022] Figure 9 This is a side view of an electronic component according to yet another embodiment.
[0023] [Symbol Explanation]
[0024] 100: Electronic devices
[0025] 110: Shell
[0026] 111: First side view
[0027] 112: Second side view
[0028] 113: Opening
[0029] 114: Receiving tank
[0030] 1131: First side
[0031] 1132: Second side
[0032] 130: Electronic Components
[0033] 131:Ontology
[0034] 132: Connecting part
[0035] 1321: First Surface
[0036] 1322: Second Surface
[0037] 133: Waterproof ring
[0038] 1331: Outer ring component
[0039] 1332: Inner ring component
[0040] 1333: Stopping component
[0041] 1334: Notch
[0042] 2333: Stopping component
[0043] 2334: Notch
[0044] 3331: Outer ring component
[0045] 3332: Inner ring component
[0046] 3333: Stopping component
[0047] C: Central axis
[0048] d: interval
[0049] S1, S2, S3: Side Detailed Implementation
[0050] Please see Figures 1 to 7 . Figure 1 This is an exploded view of an electronic device according to an embodiment. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a housing according to one embodiment. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the housing according to one embodiment from another angle. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic component according to one embodiment. Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of an electronic component according to one embodiment. Figure 6 This is a side view of an electronic component according to one embodiment. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of electronic components assembled in an electronic device according to an embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, an electronic device 100 includes a housing 110 and electronic components 130. The electronic device 100 is, for example, a notebook computer or a tablet computer, and the electronic components 130 are, for example, a battery assembly, a removable hard disk drive, or a removable optical disk drive, but the invention is not limited thereto.
[0051] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the housing 110 has a first side surface 111 and a second side surface 112 that are parallel to each other, and a receiving groove 114 is formed between the first side surface 111 and the second side surface 112. The electronic component 130 is assembled and housed in the receiving groove 114, for example. The housing 110 has an opening 113 between the first side surface 111 and the second side surface 112 that are parallel to each other. The opening 113 has a first side edge 1131 and a second side edge 1132 that are opposite to each other, and the first side edge 1131 and the second side edge 1132 are obliquely arranged between the first side surface 111 and the second side surface 112. Furthermore, the receiving groove 114 has a corresponding opening 113. The first side surface 111 and the second side surface 112 are two opposite surfaces of the housing 110, and the first side edge 1131 and the second side edge 1132 extend obliquely from the first side surface 111 and connect to the second side surface 112, forming the opening 113 for the connection portion 132 of the electronic component 130 to be assembled.
[0052] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 The electronic component 130 shown is assembled in the housing 110 and includes a body 131, a connecting portion 132, and a waterproof ring 133. The connecting portion 132 is located on one side of the body 131. The body 131 of the electronic component 130 is assembled and housed in the receiving groove 114 of the housing 110. The assembly of the electronic component 130 and the housing 110 is completed by passing the connecting portion 132 through the opening 113. Furthermore, the connecting portion 132 of the electronic component 130 may be, for example, an electrical connection terminal. The electronic device 100 has another electrical connection terminal (not shown). The connecting portion 132 of the electronic component 130 can be electrically connected to other electronic components (not shown) in the electronic device 100 to achieve the function of power supply or data transmission.
[0053] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the waterproof ring 133 includes an outer ring 1331, an inner ring 1332, and two stoppers 1333. The double-ringed waterproof ring 133 prevents water from seeping into the housing 110 from the outside. Alternatively, the double-ringed waterproof ring 133 can also prevent water from seeping into the electronic components 130 from the outside.
[0054] The outer ring 1331 is a complete closed ring, which is disposed on the outer surface of the connecting part 132. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the outer ring 1331 is located at the end away from the body 131.
[0055] The inner ring member 1332 is disposed on the outer surface of the connecting portion 132 and is closer to the body 131 than the outer ring member 1331. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the inner ring 1332 is a non-complete closed ring.
[0056] The two stoppers 1333 are respectively connected to the outer ring 1331 and the inner ring 1332. Since the outer ring 1331 and the inner ring 1332 are arranged at a distance d, the two stoppers 1333 can prevent water from seeping in through the gap between the outer ring 1331 and the inner ring 1332. There are various embodiments regarding the connection position and method of the two stoppers 1333, which will be described in detail later.
[0057] When the connecting part 132 is inserted through the opening 113, one side S1 of the outer ring 1331 is in close contact with the first side 111, and the opposite side S2 of the outer ring 1331 protrudes from the opening 113. One side S3 of the inner ring 1332 is in close contact with the second side 112. One stop 1333 is located at the first side 1131, and the other stop 1333 is located at the second side 1132. Figure 7 As shown, when the electronic component 130 is assembled into the housing 110, the outer ring 1331, which is a complete closed ring, is in close contact with the first side 111. However, since the first side 1131 and the second side 1132 are connected at an angle to the first side 111 and the second side 112, the outer ring 1331 is also in close contact with a portion of the first side 1131 and a portion of the second side 1132. The side S2 of the outer ring 1331 corresponding to the second side 112 is exposed in the opening 113. The inner ring 1332, which is a non-complete closed ring, is in close contact with the second side 112. In addition, the two stop members 1333 between the outer ring 1331 and the inner ring 1332 are in close contact with the first side 1131 and the second side 1132, respectively.
[0058] Thus, the inner ring 1332 can prevent water from entering the electronic device 100 from the second side 112, part of the first side 1131, and part of the second side 1132 at the receiving groove 114. Even if water attempts to enter from the direction of the first side 111 at the receiving groove 114, it will be blocked by the outer ring 1331 and the two stoppers 1333. The outer ring 1331 can prevent water from entering the electronic device 100 from the first side 111, part of the first side 1131, and part of the second side 1132, and the two stoppers 1333 can prevent water from entering from the first side 1131 and the second side 1132. In another embodiment, the outer ring 1331 can prevent water from entering from the first side 111, part of the first side 1131, and part of the second side 1132, and even if water attempts to enter from the direction of the second side 112, it will be blocked by the inner ring 1332 and the two stoppers 1333.
[0059] Specifically, by providing a waterproof ring 133 with an outer ring 1331 and an inner ring 1332 at the connection portion 132 of the electronic component 130, and connecting the outer ring 1331 and the inner ring 1332 by a stopper 1333, in addition to first preventing water from seeping in from the outside of the electronic device 100 through the inner ring 1332, even if water flows in from the part of the connection portion 132 exposed outside the housing 110 (i.e., corresponding to the receiving groove 114, i.e., as...) Figure 7 The water (at the left side of the first side 1131 shown) will also be blocked by the stop member 1333 and the outer ring member 1331, preventing it from penetrating into the housing 110 of the electronic device 100, thus maintaining its waterproof function. In another embodiment, the outer ring member 1331 prevents water from seeping from the inside of the electronic device 100 into the electronic components 130, even if water is exposed from the part of the housing 110 at the connection 132 (such as...). Figure 7 If water flows in from the right side of the first side 1131 shown, it will be blocked by the stop member 1333 and the inner ring member 1332 and will not be able to penetrate into the electronic component 130, so as to maintain the waterproof function.
[0060] In one embodiment, the inner ring 1332 has a notch 1334 that opens toward the top of the body 131. For example... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the inner ring 1332 is a non-complete closed ring, and its notch 1334 is opened in the direction of the first side 111 of the housing 110. Since water in the direction of the first side 111 can be blocked by the outer ring 1331, the inner ring 1332 can correspond to the structure of the housing 110 (accommodating groove 114) and is provided with the notch 1334 to avoid structural compression during assembly and reduce material consumption.
[0061] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, regarding the connection position of the second stop member 1333, in one embodiment, when the connecting portion 132 passes through the opening 113, the second stop member 1333 is located within the area covered by the first side 1131 and the second side 1132, respectively. For example, if the second stop member 1333 is located outside the coverage area of the first side 1131 and the second side 1132, the second stop member 1333 will be exposed in the opening 113, allowing external water to enter the housing 110 through the gap between the outer ring member 1331 and the inner ring member 1332.
[0062] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the connecting portion 132 has a first surface 1321 and a second surface 1322, and two stop members 1333 are respectively provided at opposite ends and within a distance range of 2 / 3 from the first surface 1321 to the second surface 1322. Thus, by positioning the two stop members 1333 adjacent to the first surface 1321, external water is prevented from seeping in when the electronic component 130 is assembled into the housing 110, as the two stop members 1333 are exposed through the opening 113.
[0063] Regarding the connection method of the second stop component 1333, as follows: Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the waterproof ring 133 has a central axis C that passes through the outer ring 1331 and the inner ring 1332, and the second stop 1333 extends in a direction parallel to the central axis C of the outer ring 1331 and the inner ring 1332 and connects the outer ring 1331 and the inner ring 1332.
[0064] In one embodiment, the outer ring 1331 and the inner ring 1332 are arranged at a certain interval d. Since the distance between the outer ring 1331 and the inner ring 1332 is too close, it may cause difficulties in structural forming. Therefore, they are arranged at a certain interval d, for example, 0.5 mm.
[0065] Please see Figure 8 . Figure 8 This is a side view of an electronic component according to another embodiment. Regarding the connection position of the second stop 1333, in this embodiment, the second stop 2333 is adjacent to the notch 2334. For example, as long as the second stop 2333 is within the coverage area of the first side 1131 and the second side 1132, the second stop 2333 can also be located away from the notch 2334 to maintain the waterproof function.
[0066] Please see Figure 9 . Figure 9This is a side view of an electronic component according to yet another embodiment. Regarding the connection method of the second stop 3333, in this embodiment, the second stop 3333 extends in an axial direction inclined to the outer ring 3331 and the inner ring 3332, connecting the outer ring 3331 and the inner ring 3332. Thus, the second stop 3333 can also connect the outer ring 3331 and the inner ring 3332 obliquely. For example, the second stop 3333 can be respectively disposed at the covering edges of the first side 1131 and the second side 1132, and extend obliquely along the first side 1131 and the second side 1132 to connect the outer ring 3331 and the inner ring 3332.
[0067] In summary, the electronic device and electronic assembly of the above embodiments maintain a waterproof function by providing a waterproof ring with an outer ring and an inner ring at the connection portion of the electronic assembly, and connecting the outer ring and the inner ring by a stop member. In addition to preventing water from seeping into the electronic device from the outside through the inner ring, even if water flows in from the portion of the connection portion exposed above the housing, it will be blocked by the stop member and the outer ring, preventing it from penetrating into the housing of the electronic device. Furthermore, the outer ring can also prevent water from seeping into the electronic assembly from the inside of the electronic device; even if water flows in from the portion of the connection portion exposed above the housing, it will be blocked by the stop member and the inner ring, preventing it from penetrating into the electronic assembly, thus maintaining a waterproof function.
Claims
1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: A housing having an opening between a first side and a second side that are parallel to each other, the opening having a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and the first side and the second side being obliquely disposed between the first side and the second side. as well as An electronic component is assembled in the housing, and the electronic component includes: one body; A connecting portion is disposed on one side of the main body; and A waterproof ring, comprising: An outer ring component is a complete closed circular ring, which is disposed on the outer surface of the connecting part; An inner ring member is disposed on the outer surface of the connecting portion and is closer to the body than the outer ring member; and Two stop members are respectively connected to the outer ring member and the inner ring member; When the connecting part is inserted into the opening, one side of the outer ring is in close contact with the first side, one side of the inner ring is in close contact with the second side, one stop is located at the first side, and the other stop is located at the second side.
2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer ring protrudes from the opening relative to the other side of the first side.
3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner ring has a notch that opens toward the top of the body.
4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The second stop is located near the notch.
5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, When the connecting part is inserted into the opening, the two stop members are located on the first side and the second side respectively, covering the area of the outer ring member.
6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part has a first surface and a second surface, and the two stop members are respectively provided at opposite ends and are located within a distance range of 2 / 3 of the distance from the first surface to the second surface.
7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer ring and the inner ring are spaced at a certain distance.
8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The second stop extends parallel to the axial direction of the outer ring and the inner ring and connects the outer ring and the inner ring.
9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The second stop extends in an axial direction inclined to the outer ring and the inner ring and connects the outer ring and the inner ring.