Shell structure of wearable electronic device
By combining the main shell, panel, and back cover into a structure, along with a sealing groove and sealing ring design, and utilizing an airbag inflation mechanism, the sealing problem of wearable electronic device housings is solved, achieving higher waterproof performance and reliability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
The existing housing structure of wearable electronic devices results in poor sealing, insufficient waterproof performance, and susceptibility to water damage.
It adopts a combined structure of main shell, panel and back cover, combined with primary sealing groove, secondary sealing groove and sealing ring design, and improves sealing performance and prevents loosening by tightening positioning screws and airbag expansion mechanism.
It significantly improves the overall waterproof performance and sealing reliability of wearable electronic devices, enhancing device safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of wearable electronic devices, specifically to a housing structure for wearable electronic devices. Background Technology
[0002] Wearable electronic devices are a general term for devices that utilize wearable technology to intelligently design and develop everyday wearables. A Chinese patent document with publication number CN205405348U discloses a wearable electronic device, which includes an annular housing, a first flexible circuit board, a first electronic component, a second flexible circuit board, and a second electronic component. The annular housing extends along an annular path and has a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion arranged at intervals along the annular path. The first flexible circuit board is disposed within the annular housing. The first electronic component is disposed within the first flexible circuit board and located within the first receiving portion. The second flexible circuit board is disposed within the annular housing and fixed to the first flexible circuit board. The second electronic component is disposed within the second flexible circuit board and located within the second receiving portion. The first electronic component is electrically connected to the second electronic component via the first and second flexible circuit boards. However, the connection between the shell structures in the above solutions is just a simple mating connection, and the overall connection sealing effect is poor, resulting in poor overall waterproof performance of the electronic device. As a result, it is easy to be damaged by water when it comes into actual use. Therefore, the present invention proposes a wearable electronic device shell structure to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a housing structure for wearable electronic devices to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a wearable electronic device housing structure, comprising: The main housing has mounting bases integrally formed at both ends. The mounting bases are arranged in pairs, and a watch strap connecting rod is installed between the mounting bases on the same side. A watch strap is installed on the watch strap connecting rod. A front mounting groove is opened on the front end face of the main housing, and a rear mounting groove is opened on the rear end face of the main housing. A pressure rod groove is opened on the inner cavity side wall of the main housing, and a pressure rod is movably installed in the pressure rod groove. The pressure rod is correspondingly set with the button in the inner cavity of the main housing. The panel is fixedly glued to the front mounting groove, and the panel is a transparent sheet material; The rear cover is installed in a rear mounting slot. A connecting groove is provided on the side of the rear mounting slot. A threaded hole is provided at the bottom of the connecting groove. A connecting plate is integrally formed on the side of the rear cover. The connecting plate is fixed in the connecting groove by positioning screws.
[0005] Preferably, the bottom of the rear mounting groove is provided with a primary sealing groove, in which a primary sealing ring is embedded; the side wall of the pressure rod groove is provided with a secondary sealing groove, in which a secondary sealing ring is embedded; and during actual installation, both the primary and secondary sealing rings are in a compressed state.
[0006] Preferably, the primary sealing ring has a primary air chamber, the secondary sealing ring has a secondary air chamber, the pressure rod groove and the primary sealing groove are connected by a connecting groove, the primary sealing ring and the secondary sealing ring are connected by a primary connecting pipe, and the primary air chamber and the secondary air chamber are connected by a primary connecting pipe, the primary connecting pipe being disposed in the connecting groove.
[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the connecting groove is provided with a movable groove, which passes through a threaded hole and is connected to the primary sealing groove. A secondary connecting pipe is connected to the primary sealing ring, and an airbag is connected to the end of the secondary connecting pipe. A pressure plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the airbag, and the primary air chamber is connected to the inner cavity of the airbag through the secondary connecting pipe.
[0008] Preferably, the positioning screw includes a screw cap, a screw rod, and a support rod, which are integrally formed. The screw rod is screwed into the threaded hole. When the positioning screw is actually tightened, the lower end of the support rod rests on the pressure plate. At this time, the airbag is compressed, thereby inflating the primary and secondary air chambers to drive the primary and secondary sealing rings to expand.
[0009] Preferably, the positioning screw has a screwing groove, which is a cross-shaped groove. The side wall of the screwing groove has a clearance groove, and four clearance grooves are arranged circumferentially. The side wall of the movable groove has a locking groove, which is connected to the bottom of the threaded hole, and a set of locking grooves are arranged symmetrically.
[0010] Preferably, a force-bearing component is movably installed in the screwing groove, the cross-sectional dimensions of the force-bearing component match the cross-sectional dimensions of the screwing groove, a spring plate groove is provided on the side wall of the force-bearing component, the spring plate groove is correspondingly provided with the clearance groove, and a spring plate is integrally formed on the lower side of the spring plate groove, and a locking block is integrally formed on the upper side of the spring plate.
[0011] Preferably, the engaging block is a protrusion structure with a right-angled trapezoidal cross-section, the lower side of the clearance groove is matched with the inclined side of the engaging block, a support spring is movably provided at the bottom of the screwing groove, and the lower end face of the force-bearing member abuts against the upper end of the support spring.
[0012] Preferably, when the support spring is in the reset state, the locking block passes through the clearance groove, and the end of the locking block is engaged in the locking groove. At this time, the upper end face of the force-bearing member is flush with the upper surface of the screw cap. When a screwdriver is inserted into the screw-tightening groove, the force-bearing member is pressed down, and at this time, the locking block is completely retracted into the clearance groove.
[0013] Preferably, the secondary connecting pipe is a rigid pipe and is arranged in an L-shape.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. By setting up a wearable electronic device housing structure composed of a main housing, a panel, and a back cover, and opening a primary sealing groove at the bottom of the rear mounting groove on the main housing, and opening a secondary sealing groove on the side wall of the pressure rod groove on the main housing, and setting a primary sealing ring and a secondary sealing ring in the primary sealing groove and the secondary sealing groove respectively, the sealing performance of the electronic device housing structure is effectively improved, thereby effectively improving the overall waterproof effect of the electronic device housing structure, and thus effectively improving the safety of the wearable electronic device; 2. By creating a primary air chamber on the primary sealing ring and a secondary air chamber on the secondary sealing ring, and by creating a movable groove at the bottom of the connecting groove, a secondary connecting pipe, an air bag, and a pressure plate are installed in the movable groove. The positioning screw is configured as a combination of a screw cap, a screw rod, and a top holding rod. By installing the positioning screw, the gas in the air bag is squeezed into the primary and secondary air chambers, thereby causing the primary and secondary sealing rings to expand, thus further improving the sealing performance of the electronic device housing structure. 3. By creating a cross-shaped screw groove on the positioning screw, an anti-gap groove on the side wall of the screw groove, and an engagement groove on the side wall of the movable groove, a force-bearing component and a support spring are movably installed in the screw groove, and a spring and an engagement block are installed in the spring slot of the force-bearing component. The engagement block engages with the engagement groove, thereby preventing the positioning screw from loosening and further improving the sealing reliability of the electronic device housing structure. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the main housing of the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B; Figure 6 for Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point C; Figure 7 This is a half-sectional view of the present invention along the location of the connecting groove; Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point D; Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point L; Figure 10 This is a half-sectional view of the present invention along the position of the pressure bar groove; Figure 11 for Figure 10 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point E in the middle; Figure 12 for Figure 11 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point F; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning screw structure of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the stress-bearing structure of the present invention; Figure 15 for Figure 15 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point G in the middle; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the primary and secondary sealing rings of the present invention; Figure 17 for Figure 16 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point H; Figure 18 This is a half-sectional view of the positioning screw of the present invention; Figure 19 for Figure 18 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point K.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Main housing; 2. Panel; 3. Rear cover; 4. Mounting base; 5. Watch strap connecting rod; 6. Watch strap; 7. Pressure rod groove; 8. Pressure rod; 9. Rear mounting groove; 10. Connecting groove; 11. Threaded hole; 12. Connecting plate; 13. Positioning screw; 14. Primary sealing groove; 15. Primary sealing ring; 16. Secondary sealing groove; 17. Secondary sealing ring; 18. Primary air chamber; 19. Secondary air chamber; 20. Connecting groove; 21. Primary connecting pipe; 22. Movable groove; 26. Screw; 27. Top holding rod; 28. Tightening groove; 29. Clearance groove; 30. Engaging groove; 31. Engaging groove; 32. Force-bearing component; 33. Spring groove; 34. Spring; 35. Engaging block; 36. Secondary connecting pipe; 37. Airbag; 38. Pressure plate; 40. Support spring. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0018] Please see Figures 1-19 The present invention provides the following three preferred embodiments: Example 1: A wearable electronic device housing structure includes a main housing 1, a panel 2, and a back cover 3. Mounting seats 4 are integrally formed at both ends of the main housing 1. The mounting seats 4 are arranged in pairs, and a watch strap connecting rod 5 is installed between the mounting seats 4 on the same side. A watch strap 6 is installed on the watch strap connecting rod 5. A front mounting groove is formed on the front end face of the main housing 1, and a rear mounting groove 9 is formed on the rear end face of the main housing 1. A pressure rod groove 7 is formed on the inner cavity sidewall of the main housing 1. A pressure rod 8 is movably installed in the rod groove 7. The pressure rod 8 is correspondingly set with the button in the inner cavity of the main housing 1. The panel 2 is fixedly glued in the front mounting groove, and the panel 2 is a transparent plate. The rear cover 3 is installed in the rear mounting groove 9. The side of the rear mounting groove 9 is provided with a connecting groove 10. The bottom of the connecting groove 10 is provided with a threaded hole 11. The side of the rear cover 3 is integrally formed with a connecting plate 12. The connecting plate 12 is fixed in the connecting groove 10 by positioning screws 13.
[0019] The bottom of the rear mounting groove 9 is provided with a primary sealing groove 14, in which a primary sealing ring 15 is embedded. The side wall of the pressure rod groove 7 is provided with a secondary sealing groove 16, in which a secondary sealing ring 17 is embedded. During actual installation, both the primary and secondary sealing rings 15 and 17 are in a compressed state. By setting up a wearable electronic device housing structure composed of a main housing 1, a panel 2, and a rear cover 3, and by providing a primary sealing groove 14 at the bottom of the rear mounting groove 9 on the main housing 1 and a secondary sealing groove 16 on the side wall of the pressure rod groove 7 on the main housing 1, and by providing primary sealing rings 15 and 17 in the primary and secondary sealing grooves 14 and 16 respectively, the sealing performance of the electronic device housing structure is effectively improved, thereby improving the overall waterproof effect of the electronic device housing structure and enhancing the safety of the wearable electronic device.
[0020] Example 2: Based on Example 1, a primary air chamber 18 is provided on the primary sealing ring 15, and a secondary air chamber 19 is provided on the secondary sealing ring 17. The pressure rod groove 7 and the primary sealing groove 14 are connected by a connecting groove 20. The primary sealing ring 15 and the secondary sealing ring 17 are connected by a primary connecting pipe 21, and the primary air chamber 18 and the secondary air chamber 19 are connected by a primary connecting pipe 21. The primary connecting pipe 21 is set in the connecting groove 20. A movable groove 22 is provided at the bottom of the connecting groove 10. The movable groove 22 passes through the threaded hole 11 and is connected to the primary sealing groove 14. A secondary connecting pipe 36 is connected to the primary sealing ring 15. An airbag 37 is connected to the end of the secondary connecting pipe 36. A pressure plate 38 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the airbag 37. The primary air chamber 18 is connected to the inner cavity of the airbag 37 through the secondary connecting pipe 36.
[0021] The positioning screw 13 includes a screw cap 26, a screw rod 27, and a support rod 28, which are integrally formed. The screw rod 27 is screwed into the threaded hole 11. When the positioning screw 13 is actually tightened, the lower end of the support rod 28 rests on the pressure plate 38. At this time, the air bladder 37 is compressed, thereby inflating the primary air chamber 18 and the secondary air chamber 19, which in turn causes the primary sealing ring 15 and the secondary sealing ring 17 to expand. The primary air chamber 18 is formed by opening a primary air chamber 18 in the primary sealing ring 15. A secondary air chamber 19 is formed on the secondary sealing ring 17, and a movable groove 22 is formed at the bottom of the connecting groove 10. A secondary connecting pipe 36, an air bag 37, and a pressure plate 38 are set in the movable groove 22. The positioning screw 13 is set to be composed of a screw cap 26, a screw rod 27, and a top holding rod 28. By installing the positioning screw 13, the gas in the air bag 37 is squeezed into the primary air chamber 18 and the secondary air chamber 19, thereby causing the primary sealing ring 15 and the secondary sealing ring 17 to expand, thereby further improving the sealing performance of the electronic device housing structure.
[0022] Example 3: Based on Example 2, the positioning screw 13 is provided with a screwing groove 29, the screwing groove 29 is a cross-shaped groove, the side wall of the screwing groove 29 is provided with a clearance groove 30, and four clearance grooves 30 are provided circumferentially. The side wall of the movable groove 22 is provided with a locking groove 31, the locking groove 31 is connected to the bottom of the threaded hole 11, and a set of locking grooves 31 are symmetrically arranged.
[0023] A force-bearing component 32 is movably installed in the screwing groove 29. The cross-sectional dimensions of the force-bearing component 32 match the cross-sectional dimensions of the screwing groove 29. A spring plate groove 33 is provided on the side wall of the force-bearing component 32. The spring plate groove 33 is correspondingly provided with the clearance groove 30. A spring plate 34 is integrally formed on the lower side of the spring plate groove 33. A locking block 35 is integrally formed on the upper side of the spring plate 34.
[0024] The locking block 35 is a protrusion structure with a right-angled trapezoidal cross-section. The lower side of the clearance groove 30 is matched with the inclined side of the locking block 35. The bottom of the screwing groove 29 is movably provided with a support spring 40. The lower end face of the force-bearing member 32 abuts against the upper end of the support spring 40.
[0025] When the support spring 40 is in the reset state, the locking block 35 passes through the clearance groove 30, and the end of the locking block 35 is engaged in the locking groove 31. At this time, the upper end face of the force-bearing member 32 is flush with the upper surface of the screw cap 26. When a screwdriver is inserted into the screw-tightening groove 29, the force-bearing member 32 is pressed down, and at this time, the locking block 35 is completely retracted into the clearance groove 30. By opening a cross-shaped screw-tightening groove 29 on the positioning screw 13, opening a clearance groove 30 on the side wall of the screw-tightening groove 29, opening a locking groove 31 on the side wall of the movable groove 22, and movably arranging the force-bearing member 32 and the support spring 40 in the screw-tightening groove 29, and setting a spring piece 34 and a locking block 35 in the spring piece groove 33 of the force-bearing member 32, the locking block 35 is engaged in the locking groove 31, thereby preventing the positioning screw 13 from loosening, and further improving the sealing reliability of the electronic device housing structure.
[0026] The secondary connecting pipe 36 is a rigid pipe and is L-shaped. The use of rigid pipe in the secondary connecting pipe 36 facilitates the installation of the airbag 37 and the pressure plate 38.
[0027] Although the illustrative specific embodiments of this application have been described above to enable those skilled in the art to understand this application, this application is not limited to the scope of the specific embodiments. For those skilled in the art, all applications utilizing the concept of this application are protected as long as various variations are within the spirit and scope of this application as defined and determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A housing structure for a wearable electronic device, characterized in that: include: The main housing (1) has mounting bases (4) integrally formed at both ends. The mounting bases (4) are arranged in pairs, and a watch strap connecting rod (5) is installed between the mounting bases (4) on the same side. A watch strap (6) is installed on the watch strap connecting rod (5). A front mounting groove is opened on the front end face of the main housing (1), and a rear mounting groove (9) is opened on the rear end face of the main housing (1). A pressure rod groove (7) is opened on the inner cavity side wall of the main housing (1). A pressure rod (8) is movably installed in the pressure rod groove (7). The pressure rod (8) is corresponding to the button in the inner cavity of the main housing (1). Panel (2), which is fixedly glued in the front mounting groove, and the panel (2) is a transparent plate; The rear cover (3) is installed in the rear mounting groove (9). The rear mounting groove (9) has a connecting groove (10) on its side. The bottom of the connecting groove (10) has a threaded hole (11). The side of the rear cover (3) is integrally formed with a connecting plate (12). The connecting plate (12) is fixed in the connecting groove (10) by a positioning screw (13).
2. The wearable electronic device housing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the rear mounting groove (9) is provided with a primary sealing groove (14), and a primary sealing ring (15) is embedded in the primary sealing groove (14). A secondary sealing groove (16) is provided on the side wall of the pressure rod groove (7), and a secondary sealing ring (17) is embedded in the secondary sealing groove (16). During actual installation, both the primary sealing ring (15) and the secondary sealing ring (17) are in a compressed state.
3. The wearable electronic device housing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The primary sealing ring (15) has a primary air chamber (18), and the secondary sealing ring (17) has a secondary air chamber (19). The pressure rod groove (7) and the primary sealing groove (14) are connected by a connecting groove (20). The primary sealing ring (15) and the secondary sealing ring (17) are connected by a primary connecting pipe (21), and the primary air chamber (18) and the secondary air chamber (19) are connected by a primary connecting pipe (21). The primary connecting pipe (21) is set in the connecting groove (20).
4. The wearable electronic device housing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the connecting groove (10) is provided with a movable groove (22), which passes through the threaded hole (11) and is connected to the primary sealing groove (14). A secondary connecting pipe (36) is connected to the primary sealing ring (15), and an airbag (37) is connected to the end of the secondary connecting pipe (36). A pressure plate (38) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the airbag (37). The primary air chamber (18) is connected to the inner cavity of the airbag (37) through the secondary connecting pipe (36).
5. The wearable electronic device housing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning screw (13) includes a screw cap (26), a screw rod (27), and a support rod (28). The screw cap (26), screw rod (27), and support rod (28) are integrally formed. The screw rod (27) is screwed into the threaded hole (11). When the positioning screw (13) is actually tightened, the lower end of the support rod (28) supports the pressure plate (38). At this time, the airbag (37) is compressed, thereby inflating the primary air chamber (18) and the secondary air chamber (19) to drive the primary sealing ring (15) and the secondary sealing ring (17) to expand.
6. The wearable electronic device housing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The positioning screw (13) has a screwing groove (29), which is a cross-shaped groove. The side wall of the screwing groove (29) has a clearance groove (30), and four clearance grooves (30) are arranged around the circumference. The side wall of the movable groove (22) has a locking groove (31), which is connected to the bottom of the threaded hole (11). A set of locking grooves (31) are arranged symmetrically.
7. The wearable electronic device housing structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: A force-bearing component (32) is movably installed in the screwing groove (29). The cross-sectional dimensions of the force-bearing component (32) match the cross-sectional dimensions of the screwing groove (29). A spring plate groove (33) is provided on the side wall of the force-bearing component (32). The spring plate groove (33) is correspondingly provided with the clearance groove (30). A spring plate (34) is integrally formed on the lower side of the spring plate groove (33), and a locking block (35) is integrally formed on the upper side of the spring plate (34).
8. The wearable electronic device housing structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The locking block (35) is a protrusion structure with a right-angled trapezoidal cross section. The lower side of the clearance groove (30) is matched with the inclined side of the locking block (35). The bottom of the screwing groove (29) is movably provided with a support spring (40). The lower end face of the force-bearing member (32) abuts against the upper end of the support spring (40).
9. The wearable electronic device housing structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the support spring (40) is in the reset state, the locking block (35) passes through the clearance groove (30), and the end of the locking block (35) is locked into the locking groove (31). At this time, the upper end face of the force-bearing member (32) is flush with the upper surface of the screw cap (26). When the screwdriver is inserted into the screw-tightening groove (29), the force-bearing member (32) is pressed down, and at this time, the locking block (35) is completely retracted into the clearance groove (30).
10. The wearable electronic device housing structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The secondary connecting pipe (36) is a rigid pipe and is arranged in an L-shape.
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Wearable electronic device
CN205405348U