Protective cover structure and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a protective cover structure and an electronic device, the protective cover structure is used for covering or exposing a jack of the electronic device, and the protective cover structure comprises an outer cover, a support and sealing flexible glue. The outer cover is of a hard structure and is slidably assembled on the outer side of the support, a first hinge structure is arranged at one end of the support, the support is hinged to a shell of the electronic equipment through the first hinge structure, and the sealing soft rubber is connected to the inner side of the support. When the protective cover structure is covered, the support rotates to the covering position, the socket is covered with the sealing soft rubber in a sealing mode, and the outer cover slides along the support to be matched with the shell in a covering mode. The protective cover structure is convenient to operate, and the protective effect can be prevented from being affected by the fact that the protective cover structure is not closed in place.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of protective covers, in particular to a protective cover structure and electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] As a serial bus standard, USB sockets are widely used in various electronic communication devices, such as driving recorders. With the continuous development of technology, the transmission speed and power supply capacity of USB sockets have been significantly improved, but it has also brought new problems. Since USB sockets are usually exposed to the outside, they are easily corroded by environmental factors such as dust and water vapor, leading to contact failure, oxidation, wear and other problems, thus affecting the normal use of the equipment and the reliability of data transmission.

[0003] In order to solve these problems, USB cover as a device to protect USB sockets came into being. The main function of USB cover is to prevent water and dust, and prevent USB sockets from being damaged by the external environment. At the same time, it can also prevent the interface from being worn and extend the service life of the socket.

[0004] However, there are still some problems in the design and use of common USB covers. At present, a commonly used USB cover is made of soft rubber material, and after closing the USB cover, it must be fully pressed to close the USB cover, which is not only inconvenient to operate, but also easy to affect the waterproof effect when the USB cover is closed because it is not pressed in place. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a protective cover structure and an electronic device. The protective cover structure is easy to operate and can prevent the protective cover structure from affecting the protective effect due to the protective cover structure not being properly closed.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the utility model provides a protective cover structure for covering or exposing the socket of an electronic device, the protective cover structure comprising:

[0007] An outer cover, wherein the outer cover is a hard structure;

[0008] A bracket, wherein the outer cover is slidably mounted on the outer side of the bracket, a first hinge structure is provided at one end of the bracket, and the bracket is hinged to the housing of the electronic device through the first hinge structure;

[0009] Sealing soft glue, the sealing soft glue is connected to the inner side of the bracket;

[0010] When covering the protective cover structure, the bracket is rotated to the covering position, the sealing soft glue seals and covers the socket, and the outer cover slides along the bracket to fit and cover the shell.

[0011] Optionally, the outer cover includes an outer cover body, and the upper and lower edges of the outer cover body respectively extend inwardly as extension parts, and the inner sides of the two extension parts extend limit parts toward each other, and a slide groove is formed between the extension part, the limit part and the outer cover body, and the upper and lower sides of the bracket are respectively arranged at the corresponding slide groove.

[0012] Optionally, the outer cover is substantially L-shaped, comprising a first branch and a second branch connected to an end of the first branch away from the first hinge structure, and the bracket is assembled on the first branch;

[0013] The outer cover is configured to be adapted to be disposed in an L-shaped groove formed on two adjacent side walls of the housing.

[0014] Optionally, the second branch is configured to be detachably disposed in the L-shaped slot by a screw.

[0015] Optionally, the bracket includes a first bracket and a second bracket, the outer cover is slidably assembled on the outer side of the first bracket, the second bracket is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first bracket, and the sealing soft glue is arranged on the inner side of the second bracket.

[0016] Optionally, a mounting opening penetrating inside and outside is formed on the first bracket, and a groove is formed on the outer side of the first bracket, and the groove is connected to one end of the mounting opening;

[0017] A convex portion is provided outwardly at a position of the second bracket, and an extension portion extends outwardly from the outer side of the convex portion to one side;

[0018] When the second bracket is assembled on the inner side of the first bracket, the protrusion is arranged at the installation opening, and the extension is arranged at the groove after passing through the installation opening.

[0019] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model also provides an electronic device, including a shell and a protective cover structure as described above, the side wall of the shell is provided with a mounting groove, the bottom wall of the mounting groove is provided with a socket, the protective cover structure can be opened and closed at the mounting groove, the bracket is hinged at one end of the mounting groove through the first hinge structure, and when the protective cover structure covers the mounting groove, the sealing soft glue seals the socket.

[0020] Optionally, the mounting groove includes a first mounting groove, the bottom wall of the first mounting groove is recessed to form a second mounting groove, the socket is formed on the bottom wall of the second mounting groove, the outer cover is adapted to cover the first mounting groove, and the sealing soft glue is adapted to cover the second mounting groove.

[0021] Optionally, the bottom wall of the installation slot is further provided with a card insertion port for inserting a memory card, and the sealing soft glue and the bracket are provided with an escape groove for evading the outer end of the memory card.

[0022] Optionally, the upper wall and the lower wall of the mounting groove are respectively provided with a locking protrusion, and the upper wall and the lower wall of the outer cover are respectively provided with a recessed locking groove, and the outer cover is formed with a guide surface connected to its upper wall and the lower wall, and when the bracket covers the mounting groove and pushes the outer cover, the locking protrusion slides relatively to the upper wall and the lower wall of the outer cover under the guidance of the guide surface, and when the outer cover slides into place, the locking protrusion slides into the locking groove.

[0023] In the present invention, the protective cover structure includes an outer cover and a bracket. The bracket is hinged on the housing of the electronic device. The outer cover can be slidably arranged on the outer side of the bracket. A sealing soft glue is also arranged on the inner side of the bracket. When it is necessary to change the protective cover structure from an open state to a closed state, the outer cover is pressed to rotate the bracket to a closed position. At this time, the sealing soft glue is sealed with the socket to seal the socket and prevent the intrusion of external substances. Then, the outer cover is slid to fit the housing, and the protective cover structure can be completely covered. The present invention combines an external hard shell with an internal soft glue. The sealing soft glue can be used to achieve a sealing effect by rotating the protective cover structure. Then, the outer cover can be slid along the bracket to fit the housing, so that the protective cover structure can be completely covered. The present invention combines an external hard shell with an internal soft glue. The sealing soft glue can be used to achieve a sealing effect by rotating the protective cover structure. Then, the outer cover can be slid along the bracket to fit the housing, so that the protective cover structure of the present invention is easy to use and operate, and the protective effect can be prevented from being affected by the incomplete covering of the protective cover structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an electronic device.

[0026] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the electronic device according to the embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the protective cover structure of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the main structure of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the outer cover of the embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the bracket according to the embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the bracket according to the embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the bracket and the sealing soft rubber etc. of the embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] Fig.10 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the bracket and the sealing soft glue according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to explain the technical content, structural features and effects achieved by the present invention in detail, the following is a detailed description in conjunction with the implementation modes and the accompanying drawings.

[0035] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the utility model, so the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0036] See also Figures 1 to 9 The utility model discloses a protective cover structure 1, which is used to cover or expose a socket 2 of an electronic device. The socket 2 can be a USB socket or other sockets, and the utility model does not limit this.

[0037] See also Figures 1 to 4 The protective cover structure 1 includes an outer cover 11, a bracket 12 and a sealing soft glue 13. The outer cover 11 is a hard structure, specifically a hard glue. The outer cover 11 can be slidably assembled on the outside of the bracket 12. A first hinge structure 14 is provided at one end of the bracket 12. The bracket 12 is hinged to the housing 3 of the electronic device through the first hinge structure 14. The sealing soft glue 13 is connected to the inner side of the bracket 12. When closing the protective cover structure 1, the bracket 12 rotates to the closing position, the sealing soft glue 13 seals and covers the socket 2, and the outer cover 11 slides along the bracket 12 until it fits and covers the housing 3.

[0038] In the present invention, the protective cover structure 1 includes an outer cover 11 and a bracket 12. The bracket 12 is hinged on the housing 3 of the electronic device. The outer cover 11 is slidably arranged on the outside of the bracket 12. A sealing soft glue 13 is also arranged on the inside of the bracket 12. When it is necessary to change the protective cover structure 1 from the open state to the closed state, the outer cover 11 is pressed to rotate the bracket 12 to the closed position. At this time, the sealing soft glue 13 is sealed and covered with the socket 2, so that the socket 2 can be sealed to prevent external substances from intruding. Then, the outer cover 11 is slid to make the outer cover 11 slide to fit and cover the housing 3, so that the protective cover structure 1 can be completely covered. The present invention combines the external hard shell and the internal soft glue. The sealing soft glue 13 can be used to achieve a sealing effect by rotating the protective cover structure 1. Then, the outer cover 11 can be slid along the bracket 12 to achieve an adapted cover with the housing 3, so that the protective cover structure 1 of the present invention is easy to use and operate, and it can avoid that the protective cover structure 1 is not covered properly and affects the protective effect.

[0039] See also Figure 3 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, a mounting groove 4 is provided on the shell 3, the socket 2 is provided at the mounting groove 4, and the protective cover structure 1 is installed in the mounting groove 4. When the protective cover structure 1 is adapted to cover the shell 3, the socket 2 is covered by the sealing soft glue 13, and the outer cover 11 is sealed and engaged with the side wall of the mounting groove 4.

[0040] See also Figure 5 In some embodiments, the outer cover 11 includes an outer cover body 110, and the upper and lower edges of the outer cover body 110 respectively extend inwardly to extend extension parts 111, and the inner sides of the two extension parts 111 extend toward each other to extend the limiting parts 112, and a slide groove 113 is formed between the extension part 111, the limiting part 112 and the outer cover body 110, and the upper and lower sides of the bracket 12 are respectively arranged at the corresponding slide grooves 113. Since the slide groove 113 is formed on the outer cover 11, the upper and lower sides of the bracket 12 are respectively arranged at the corresponding slide grooves 113, so that the bracket 12 can be reliably arranged on the inner side of the outer cover 11.

[0041] Specifically, a plurality of limiting portions 112 arranged at intervals along the sliding direction extend out from the inner sides of the upper extension portion 111 and the lower extension portion 111 , respectively.

[0042] Please refer to 1 to Figure 6 In some embodiments, the outer cover 11 is substantially L-shaped, including a first branch 11a and a second branch 11b connected to an end of the first branch 11a away from the first hinge structure 14, and the bracket 12 is assembled on the first branch 11a. The mounting groove 4 is opened on the adjacent two side walls of the housing 3 and is L-shaped. The outer cover 11 is configured to be adapted to be arranged in the L-shaped mounting groove 4.

[0043] It is understandable that the structure of the outer cover 11 is only one implementation of the present invention, and the L-shaped groove is only one specific form of the mounting groove 4 . The present invention does not limit the structure of the outer cover 11 and the mounting groove 4 .

[0044] See also Figure 3 Specifically, an anti-slip area 114 is formed on the outer surface of the outer cover 11. The provision of the anti-slip area 114 can increase friction, so as to facilitate pushing the outer cover 11.

[0045] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 Specifically, a positioning protrusion 31 is formed at the L-shaped mounting groove 4 corresponding to the second branch 11b, and a notch 115 adapted to the positioning protrusion 31 is formed on the upper and lower walls of the second branch 11b of the outer cover 11. When the outer cover 11 is slid to the closing position, the positioning protrusion 31 is located at the notch 115. The cooperation between the positioning protrusion 31 and the notch 115 facilitates the sealing closing of the outer cover 11 and the housing 3.

[0046] See also Figures 1 to 3 Specifically, the second branch 11b is configured to be fixed to the L-shaped mounting groove 4 by means of screws 15, so that the outer cover 11 is reliably covered on the mounting groove 4. When the socket 2 needs to be used, the protective cover structure 1 can be opened by unscrewing the screws 15.

[0047] See also Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 In order to achieve detachable fixation by means of the screw 15 , a through hole 16 is provided on the second branch 11 b for allowing the screw 15 to pass through, and a threaded hole 5 is provided at the mounting groove 4 , and the screw 15 passes through the through hole 16 and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 5 .

[0048] See also Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the bracket 12 includes a first bracket 12a and a second bracket 12b, the outer cover 11 is slidably mounted on the outside of the first bracket 12a, the second bracket 12b is fixedly connected to the inside of the first bracket 12a, and the sealing soft glue 13 is arranged on the inside of the second bracket 12b. Of course, the bracket of the utility model is not limited to the above form.

[0049] Specifically, the first bracket 12a and the second bracket 12b are both hardware.

[0050] Specifically, a protrusion 121 is formed on the outer surface of the first bracket 12a, and a groove is formed on the inner surface of the outer cover 11. The protrusion 121 is arranged in the groove, and the groove has two side walls in the sliding direction. When the outer cover 11 slides relative to the first bracket 12a, the protrusion 121 slides in the groove, and the two side walls of the groove can limit the sliding of the protrusion 121, thereby ensuring that the outer cover 11 can slide reliably and avoiding the occurrence of situations such as excessive sliding and separation from the bracket 12.

[0051] Specifically, the first bracket 12a and the second bracket 12b are fixedly connected by a fastener 122, the end of the fastener 122 exceeds the second bracket 12b, and the sealing soft glue 13 is formed on the inner side of the second bracket 12b by in-mold molding and wraps the end of the fastener 122. Through this technical means, on the basis of the stable combination of the first bracket 12a and the second bracket 12b, the bonding strength of the sealing soft glue 13 and the bracket 12 can be improved.

[0052] In a specific example, the fasteners 122 may be screws, and the specific number thereof is two. Of course, the present invention does not limit the form and number of the fasteners 122 .

[0053] Specifically, the sealing soft glue 13 can be fixed to the inner side of the bracket 12 by in-mold forming or pasting. The present invention does not limit the fixing method of the sealing soft glue 13.

[0054] Specifically, the first bracket 12a is formed with a mounting opening 123 that penetrates inside and outside, a groove 124 is formed on the outside of the first bracket 12a, and the groove 124 is connected to one end of the mounting opening 123. A convex portion 125 is protruded outward at one position of the second bracket 12b, and an extension portion 126 extends outward from the outside of the convex portion 125. When the second bracket 12b is assembled on the inner side of the first bracket 12a, the convex portion 125 is arranged in the mounting opening 123, and the extension portion 126 passes through the mounting opening 123 and is arranged in the groove 124. The coordination of the convex portion 125 and the groove 124 is conducive to the stability of the overall structure.

[0055] When the first bracket 12a and the second bracket 12b are assembled, the extension portion 126 and the protrusion 125 on the second bracket 12b pass through the installation opening 123, and then the second bracket 12b and the first bracket 12a are relatively slid so that the extension portion 126 moves to the groove 124. At this time, the installation holes 127 on the first bracket 12a and the second bracket 12b are aligned, and then the first bracket 12a and the second bracket 12b are fixed together by the cooperation of the fastener 122 and the installation hole 127.

[0056] The utility model also discloses an electronic device, including a shell 3 and the protective cover structure 1 as described above, the side wall of the shell 3 is provided with a mounting groove 4, the bottom wall of the mounting groove 4 is provided with a socket 2, the protective cover structure 1 can be opened and closed at the mounting groove 4, the bracket 12 is hinged at one end of the mounting groove 4 through a first hinge structure 14, and when the protective cover structure 1 covers the mounting groove 4, the sealing soft glue 13 seals the socket 2.

[0057] Specifically, the mounting groove 4 is an L-shaped groove arranged on two adjacent side walls of the housing 3 .

[0058] See also Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 Specifically, the first hinge structure 14 includes a shaft connection portion 141 disposed at one end of the bracket 12, the shaft connection portion 141 is provided with a shaft hole 142, a shaft 143 is installed at the shaft hole 142, and the shaft 143 is installed at one end of the mounting groove 4. In order to avoid installing the shaft 143, the upper wall and the lower wall of the mounting groove 4 are respectively provided with shaft installation holes 41 to install the shaft 143.

[0059] Furthermore, the first hinge structure 14 includes two rotating shaft connecting parts 141 arranged opposite to each other, and a torsion spring 17 sleeved on the rotating shaft 143 is arranged between the two rotating shaft connecting parts 141. When the protective cover structure 1 is in the closed state, the torsion spring 17 stores elastic potential energy. When the protective cover structure 1 needs to be opened, the outer cover 11 is first slid to the side away from the first hinge structure 14, and then under the action of the torsion spring 17, the bracket 12 drives the entire protective cover structure 1 to rotate outward together, so that the protective cover structure 1 is in the open state.

[0060] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the mounting groove 4 includes a first mounting groove 4a, the bottom wall of the first mounting groove 4a is recessed to form a second mounting groove 4b, the socket 2 is formed on the bottom wall of the second mounting groove 4b, the outer cover 11 is adapted to cover the first mounting groove 4a, and the sealing soft glue 13 is adapted to cover the second mounting groove 4b. By using the sealing soft glue 13 in conjunction with the design of the sunken second mounting groove 4b, a better sealing effect can be achieved, so that the dustproof and waterproof effects of the protective cover structure 1 are better.

[0061] See also Figure 2 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 Specifically, the bottom wall of the installation slot 4 is also provided with a card insertion port 6 for inserting the memory card, and the sealing soft glue 13 and the bracket 12 are provided with an escape groove 18 for evading the outer end of the memory card.

[0062] In the specific example, the socket 2 is a USB socket. It is understandable that the socket 2 is not limited to a USB socket, and may also be other types of sockets.

[0063] In a specific example, the avoidance groove 18 penetrates the sealing soft glue 13 and forms a recess on the second bracket 12 b.

[0064] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 Specifically, the upper wall and the lower wall of the installation groove 4 are respectively provided with a protruding protrusion 32, and the upper wall and the lower wall of the outer cover 11 are respectively provided with a recessed slot 116. The outer cover 11 is formed with a guide surface 117 connected with the upper wall and the lower wall thereof. When the bracket 12 covers the installation groove 4 and pushes the outer cover 11, the protrusion 32 slides relatively to the upper wall and the lower wall of the outer cover 11 under the guidance of the guide surface 117. When the outer cover 11 slides into place, the protrusion 32 slides into the slot 116. The cooperation between the protrusion 32 and the slot 116 can position the outer cover 11.

[0065] In a specific example, the locking groove 116 and the guiding surface 117 are formed on the extending portion 111 at the upper and lower sides of the outer cover 11 .

[0066] Specifically, the electronic device in the embodiment of the utility model can be a driving recorder, such as a driving recorder for motorcycles, etc. Of course, the protective cover structure 1 is not limited to being used on a driving recorder.

[0067] The above disclosure is only a preferred example of the present invention, and its role is to facilitate the technical personnel in this field to understand and implement it. Of course, it cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the scope of the utility model patent of the present invention still fall within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. A protective cover structure for covering or exposing a socket of an electronic device, characterized in that: The protective cover structure comprises: An outer cover, wherein the outer cover is a hard structure; A bracket, wherein the outer cover is slidably mounted on the outer side of the bracket, a first hinge structure is provided at one end of the bracket, and the bracket is hinged to the housing of the electronic device through the first hinge structure; Sealing soft glue, the sealing soft glue is connected to the inner side of the bracket; When covering the protective cover structure, the bracket is rotated to the covering position, the sealing soft glue seals and covers the socket, and the outer cover slides along the bracket to fit and cover the shell.

2. The protective cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer cover comprises an outer cover body, and the upper and lower edges of the outer cover body respectively extend inwardly with extension parts, and the inner sides of the two extension parts extend limit parts toward each other, and a slide groove is formed between the extension part, the limit part and the outer cover body, and the upper and lower sides of the bracket are respectively arranged at the corresponding slide grooves.

3. The protective cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer cover is substantially L-shaped, comprising a first branch and a second branch connected to an end of the first branch away from the first hinge structure, and the bracket is assembled on the first branch; The outer cover is configured to be adapted to be disposed in an L-shaped groove formed on two adjacent side walls of the housing.

4. The protective cover structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second branch is configured to be detachably disposed in the L-shaped groove by a screw.

5. The protective cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket includes a first bracket and a second bracket, the outer cover is slidably assembled on the outer side of the first bracket, the second bracket is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first bracket, and the sealing soft glue is arranged on the inner side of the second bracket.

6. The protective cover structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first bracket is formed with an installation opening that penetrates inside and outside, and the outer side of the first bracket is provided with a groove, and the groove is connected to one end of the installation opening; A convex portion is provided outwardly at a position of the second bracket, and an extension portion extends outwardly from the outer side of the convex portion to one side; When the second bracket is assembled on the inner side of the first bracket, the protrusion is arranged at the installation opening, and the extension is arranged at the groove after passing through the installation opening.

7. An electronic device, characterized in that: It comprises a shell and a protective cover structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, the side wall of the shell is provided with a mounting groove, the bottom wall of the mounting groove is provided with a socket, the protective cover structure can be opened and closed at the mounting groove, the bracket is hinged at one end of the mounting groove through the first hinge structure, and when the protective cover structure covers the mounting groove, the sealing soft glue seals the socket.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting groove includes a first mounting groove, the bottom wall of the first mounting groove is recessed to form a second mounting groove, the socket is formed on the bottom wall of the second mounting groove, the outer cover is adapted to cover the first mounting groove, and the sealing soft glue is adapted to cover the second mounting groove.

9. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the installation slot is also provided with a card insertion port for inserting a memory card, and the sealing soft glue and the bracket are provided with an escape groove for evading the outer end of the memory card.

10. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper wall and the lower wall of the installation groove are respectively provided with a locking protrusion, and the upper wall and the lower wall of the outer cover are respectively provided with a recessed locking groove. The outer cover is formed with a guide surface connected with its upper wall and the lower wall. When the bracket covers the installation groove and pushes the outer cover, the locking protrusion slides relatively to the upper wall and the lower wall of the outer cover under the guidance of the guide surface. When the outer cover slides into place, the locking protrusion slides into the locking groove.

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