Electronic device

By arranging the first electronic component on the housing of the electronic device and using the sealing member to form a sealed cavity, the problem of high cost and complicated procedures of the sealing method is solved, and an efficient waterproof effect is achieved.

CN222381677UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-21LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD
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Application Number
CN202323516316.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-22
Publication Date
2025-01-21
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-22

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Technical Problem

In existing electronic equipment, the sealing method is relatively expensive and the sealing order is complicated, making it difficult to effectively solve the waterproofing problem.

Method used

By arranging the first electronic component at the first opening of the housing and using the first sealing member and the second sealing member to form two sealed cavities, it is ensured that the second component is surrounded in the sealed cavity to prevent water vapor from entering.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the independent waterproofing of the second component, reduces the tediousness of multi-pass dispensing and sealing of corresponding electronic components, effectively reduces the cost, and ensures the waterproof effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electronic device. The electronic equipment comprises a shell, a first electronic element, a first sealing element and a second sealing element, wherein a first opening is formed in the shell; the first electronic component is arranged at the first opening, the first electronic component at least comprises a first component and a second component which are connected with each other, the first component and the second component are sequentially arranged along a first direction, and the first component is exposed through the first opening; the first direction is a press-in direction of the first opening; the first sealing piece is connected with the first element around the first opening in the shell to form a first sealing cavity, and the second element is arranged in the first sealing cavity; and the second sealing element is connected with the inner wall of the shell around the first opening in the shell, so that a second sealing cavity is formed among the first sealing element, the shell and the second sealing element.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular to an electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, the functions of mobile phones are gradually becoming more powerful; of course, users have higher and higher requirements for the waterproof function of mobile phones, especially the switch button on the side of the mobile phone. The switch button and the corresponding wiring structure are arranged from the outside of the device to the inside. The waterproof method is to set a liquid silicone seal between the switch bracket and the device housing, and seal the wiring vias on the switch bracket by applying glue to the vias to achieve sealing.

[0003] However, the above sealing method is not only costly but also requires complicated sealing procedures. Utility Model Content

[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the embodiments of the present application provide the following technical solutions:

[0006] The first aspect of the present application provides an electronic device, comprising

[0007] A housing, wherein a first opening is provided on the housing;

[0008] a first electronic component, the first electronic component is arranged at the first opening, the first electronic component at least comprises a first component and a second component connected to each other, the first component and the second component are arranged in sequence along a first direction, the first component is exposed through the first opening; the first direction is a pressing direction of the first opening;

[0009] a first sealing member, the first sealing member is connected with the first element around the first opening in the housing to form a first sealing cavity, and the second element is placed in the first sealing cavity;

[0010] A second sealing member is connected to the inner wall of the shell around the first opening in the shell to form a second sealed cavity between the first sealing member, the shell and the second sealing member.

[0011] In some modified implementations of the first aspect of the present application, in the aforementioned electronic device, a pressing area is provided on a side of the first element facing the first sealing member, and the pressing area is provided around the first opening;

[0012] The first sealing member abuts against the pressing area and connects with the first element to form the first sealing cavity.

[0013] In some modified implementations of the first aspect of the present application, in the aforementioned electronic device, the pressing area is a smooth pressing surface;

[0014] The first sealing member is an elastic member.

[0015] In some modified implementations of the first aspect of the present application, the aforementioned electronic device further includes a sealing sleeve;

[0016] The sealing sleeve has a second opening, and a first sealing area and a second sealing area are expanded outward from the second opening in sequence to form the first sealing member and the second sealing member respectively. The first sealing area abuts the clamping area, the second element is exposed through the second opening, and the second sealing area is used to abut the inner wall of the shell.

[0017] In some modified implementations of the first aspect of the present application, the aforementioned electronic device further includes:

[0018] a first pressing plate, the first pressing plate being connected to the first sealing member, the first sealing member and the first pressing plate being arranged in sequence along the first direction, and the first pressing plate being used to apply a force to the first sealing member along the first direction;

[0019] and / or,

[0020] A second pressure plate, wherein the second pressure plate is connected to the second sealing member, the second sealing member and the second pressure plate are arranged in sequence along the first direction, and the second pressure plate is used to apply force to the second sealing member along the first direction.

[0021] In some modified implementations of the first aspect of the present application, in the aforementioned electronic device, a sealing ring is provided on the first sealing member and / or the second sealing member, and the sealing ring protrudes from the surface of the first sealing member and / or the second sealing member.

[0022] In some modified implementations of the first aspect of the present application, in the aforementioned electronic device, the first sealing area and / or the second sealing area is bonded to the pressing area.

[0023] In some modified implementations of the first aspect of the present application, in the aforementioned electronic device, the first element is used to collect a signal generated when being touched;

[0024] The second element is used to transmit the signal.

[0025] In some modified implementations of the first aspect of the present application, in the aforementioned electronic device, the first element can reciprocate along the first direction; the first sealing member is an elastic member;

[0026] The electronic device further comprises:

[0027] a second electronic component, wherein the second electronic component and the first electronic component are arranged in sequence along the first direction, and the second electronic component comprises a pressing portion for generating a pressing signal when pressed;

[0028] The first element can act on the pressing portion when it reciprocates, so that a pressing signal is generated when the second electronic element is pressed.

[0029] In some modified implementations of the first aspect of the present application, the aforementioned electronic device also includes a second pressure plate, which is connected to the second electronic component, and the second seal, the second electronic component, and the second pressure plate are arranged in sequence along the first direction, and the second pressure plate is used to apply force to the second electronic component and the second seal along the first direction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] By reading the detailed description below with reference to the accompanying drawings, the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the exemplary embodiments of the present application will become easy to understand. In the accompanying drawings, several embodiments of the present application are shown in an exemplary and non-limiting manner, and the same or corresponding reference numerals represent the same or corresponding parts, wherein:

[0031] Figure 1 The structure diagram of the electronic device provided by this embodiment is schematically shown;

[0032] Figure 2 The structure diagram of the first electronic component in the electronic device provided by this embodiment is schematically shown;

[0033] Figure 3 The schematic diagram schematically shows the structural coordination between the electronic device and the first electronic component provided by this embodiment;

[0034] Figure 4 The structure diagram of the sealing ring in the electronic device provided by this embodiment is schematically shown;

[0035] Figure 5 The schematic diagram of the structural coordination between the first electronic component and the sealing ring in the electronic device provided by this embodiment is schematically shown;

[0036] Figure 6 Another structural matching diagram of the electronic device and the first electronic component provided by this embodiment is schematically shown;

[0037] Figure 7 Schematically shows Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the explosion of the structure of the electronic equipment;

[0038] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: shell 1, first opening 11, accommodating groove 23, first electronic component 2, first component 21, second component 22, first sealed cavity 23, second sealed cavity 24, pressing area 25, first seal 3, second seal 4, sealing sleeve 5, second opening 51, sealing ring 6, first pressure plate 7, second pressure plate 8, second electronic component 9, pressing portion 91, first direction a. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided in order to enable a more thorough understanding of the present disclosure and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0040] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should have the common meanings understood by technicians in the field to which this application belongs.

[0041] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present application is to solve the above technical problems, and the overall idea is as follows:

[0042] Example 1

[0043] Reference Figure 1 and attached Figure 3 , the electronic device provided in the embodiment of the present application, in a specific implementation, includes a shell 1, a first electronic component 2, a first seal 3 and a second seal 4, the shell 1 is provided with a first opening 11; the first electronic component 2 is arranged at the first opening 11, the first electronic component 2 at least includes a first component 21 and a second component 22 connected to each other, the first component 21 and the second component 22 are arranged in sequence along a first direction a, and the first component 21 is exposed through the first opening 11; the first direction a is the pressing direction of the first opening 11; the first seal 3 is connected to the first component 21 around the first opening 11 in the shell 1 to form a first sealed cavity, and the second component 22 is placed in the first sealed cavity 23; the second seal 4 is connected to the inner wall of the shell 1 around the first opening 11 in the shell 1 to form a second sealed cavity 24 between the first seal 3, the shell 1 and the second seal 4.

[0044] Specifically, in order to solve the problem that the sealing method is not only costly but also has a complicated sealing sequence, this embodiment provides an electronic device, in which a first electronic component 2 is arranged at the first opening 11 of the housing 1, and the second component 22 of the first electronic component 2 is surrounded in the first sealing cavity 23 by the arrangement of the first sealing member 3 and the second sealing member 4, and a second sealing cavity 24 is formed between the first opening and the housing 1, which not only realizes the individual waterproofing of the second component 22, but also avoids the situation that water vapor enters the interior of the housing 1 through the first opening 11, effectively ensures the waterproof effect of the electronic device at the first opening 11, and avoids the multi-pass glue sealing corresponding to the first electronic component 1, effectively reducing the cost while ensuring the waterproof effect. At the same time, in this embodiment, the first electronic component 2 can cooperate with the first sealing member 3 and the second sealing member 4 to form a complete module structure, and cooperate with the housing 1 for one-time installation, avoiding the cumbersomeness of multi-pass sealing during the assembly process of the first electronic component 2 and the housing 1.

[0045] Among them, the electronic device provided in this embodiment can be, but is not limited to, terminal devices such as mobile phones and tablet computers. The housing 1 of the electronic device can be a shell, or a shell including a middle frame. In this embodiment, the first opening 11 is opened on the side of the shell 1. Of course, it can also be designed and adjusted as needed. For example, if the first electronic component 2 is a button or a touch button, the first opening 11 can be set on the side of the shell 1. If the first electronic component 2 is a camera or a flash, the first opening 11 can be opened on both sides of the shell 1. In this embodiment, the first opening 11 is set on the side of the shell 1. A receiving groove 23 is provided in the thickness direction of the shell 1 and is connected to the first opening 1. The receiving groove 23 opens upward so that the first electronic component 2 can be placed during assembly. It is not difficult to understand that the second sealing member 4 abuts against the inner wall of the shell 1 surrounding the first opening 11. The actual installation process is to put the first electronic component 1 with the relevant sealing structure into the receiving groove 23 opening vertically downward and then move it to the right or left so that the first component 21 passes through the first opening 11.

[0046] Among them, the first electronic component 2, with reference to the above description, can be a button, a touch button, a fingerprint module, a camera, a flash, etc., which are connected to the mainboard (not shown in the figure) or the processor by signal. In this embodiment, the following content will be described in detail by taking the lock screen button as an example. The first component 21 is a structure exposed outside the first opening for providing a pressing or touch surface for the user, and its shape is adapted to the first opening 11; the second component 22 can be, but is not limited to, a data signal line, which can connect the first component 21 with the mainboard or the processor; when the first electronic component 2 is a fingerprint module, the first component 21 is a fingerprint sensor for collecting the signal generated when it is touched, and the second component 22 is a data signal line for transmitting the signal to the mainboard or the processor; when the first electronic component 2 is an ordinary button, the first component 21 is a reserved pressing area, and the second component 22 is a push switch or a resisting member of the push switch.

[0047] Among them, the first seal 3 and the second seal 4 have waterproof performance, the first seal 3 and the second seal 4 can be separate, can be interconnected or integrally formed, the first seal 3 and the second seal 4 can be rigid or elastic; the first seal 3 and the first element 21 facing the side of the shell 1 can be sealed by bonding, or by tight crimping. The first sealed cavity 23 formed by the first seal 3 surrounds the second element 22, and the water vapor entering through the first opening 11 is isolated by the first seal 3, ensuring the safety of the second element 22. Correspondingly, the second seal 24 is sealed with the inner wall of the shell 1 so that the second sealing ring 24 is isolated on both sides of the first direction a, that is, the first sealed cavity 23 and the second sealed cavity 24 are isolated from each other, even if the water vapor through the first opening 11 passes through the first sealed cavity 23, it will be surrounded by the second sealed cavity 24 and will not enter the inside of the shell 1, avoiding the other electronic components in the shell 1 from being affected by water vapor.

[0048] According to the above, the electronic device provided by the present application forms two sealed cavities through the first seal 3 and the second seal 4 to ensure the independent sealing of the second element 22 and the inside of the device to achieve double sealing, avoiding the sealing method of glue point in traditional technology, which not only simplifies the number of sealing paths but also effectively reduces costs; thereby solving the problem that the sealing method is not only costly but also has a cumbersome sealing sequence.

[0049] The term "and / or" in this article is merely a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist, for example, A and / or B, which is specifically understood as: A and B may be included at the same time, A may exist alone, or B may exist alone, and any of the above three situations may exist.

[0050] Further, see Attachment Figure 2In the electronic device adopted in this embodiment, in a specific implementation, a clamping area 25 is provided on the side of the first element 21 facing the first sealing member 3, and the clamping area 25 is arranged around the first opening 11; the first sealing member 3 abuts against the clamping area 25 and connects with the first element 21 to form the first sealing cavity 23.

[0051] Specifically, in order to ensure the sealing effect, in this embodiment, a clamping area 25 is set on the side of the first element 21 facing the shell 1. The clamping area 25 is a flat and smooth clamping surface, which can be but is not limited to a crimping surface formed by brushing green oil, i.e., a green oil surface, thereby ensuring the stability and sealing effect of the first sealing member 3 during the abutment process therewith, and avoiding the situation where the uneven surface is prone to waterproof failure.

[0052] Furthermore, in order to realize the formation of the first sealed cavity 23 and the second sealed cavity 24, at least the following configurations can be used in this embodiment:

[0053] The first type is that the first sealing member 3 and the second sealing member 4 are arranged separately. The first sealing member 3 is an elastic member; under this arrangement, the first sealing member 3 can achieve sealing by pressing the pressing area 25, and the contact area between the elastic member and the pressing area 25 increases during the pressing process to improve the sealing effect. Correspondingly, the second sealing member 4 can also be arranged in the form of a compression seal by an elastic member. Of course, it can be understood that simultaneous bonding can be performed while pressing the pressing area 25.

[0054] The second type, see attached Figure 4 and attached Figure 5 The electronic device further comprises a sealing sleeve 5; the sealing sleeve 5 has a second opening 51, and a first sealing area and a second sealing area are sequentially expanded outward from the second opening 51 to form the first sealing member 3 and the second sealing member 4 respectively, the first sealing area abuts against the pressing area 25, the second element 22 is exposed through the second opening 51, and the second sealing area is used to abut against the inner wall of the housing 1. In this arrangement, the first sealing member 3 and the second sealing member 4 are arranged in an integrated manner, and are two concentric ring structures of the same sealing sleeve 5.

[0055] The third type, see attached Figure 3 and attached Figure 6, a sealing ring 6 is provided on the first sealing member 3 and / or the second sealing member 4, and the sealing ring 6 protrudes from the surface of the first sealing member 3 and / or the second sealing member 4. Under this setting mode, the first sealing member 3 and the second sealing member 4 can be rigid or elastic, and the sealing ring 6 is elastic. The first sealing member 3 and the second sealing member 4 can be tightly crimped and sealed with the corresponding position through the sealing ring 6 or can be sealed with bonding. At the same time, under this setting mode, the width of the green oil surface (0.5-0.7mm) can be set larger than the width of the sealing ring 6 (0.2mm), thereby ensuring the pressing contact area and the fitting area of ​​the rear alignment, and reducing the precision requirements of the alignment.

[0056] Fourthly, the first seal 3 is bonded to the pressing area 25; and / or the second seal 4 is bonded to the inner wall of the housing 1. In this arrangement, whether the first seal 3 and the second seal 4 are rigid structures or flexible structures, sealing can be achieved by bonding.

[0057] Further, see Attachment Figure 3 and attached Figure 6 In the electronic device provided in this embodiment, in a specific implementation, a first pressure plate 7, the first pressure plate 7 is connected to the first seal 3, the first seal 3 and the first pressure plate 7 are arranged in sequence along the first direction a, and the first pressure plate 7 is used to apply force to the first seal 3 along the first direction a; and / or, a second pressure plate 8, the second pressure plate 8 is connected to the second seal 4, the second seal 4 and the second pressure plate 8 are arranged in sequence along the first direction a, and the second pressure plate 8 is used to apply force to the second seal 4 along the first direction a.

[0058] Specifically, the first pressing plate 7 and the second pressing plate 8 are rigid plate structures, which can be but not limited to steel plates. The first pressing plate 7 is connected to the side of the first sealing member 3 facing the inside of the housing 1 so as to be able to press the first sealing member 3 in the direction outside the first opening 11. Of course, the housing 1 can be provided with a conflicting structure or other devices that cooperate with the first pressing plate 7. Correspondingly, the second pressing plate 8 is similar. In this embodiment, the first pressing plate 7 or the second pressing plate 8 can be set separately. The first pressing plate 7 can be set separately to press the first sealing member 3, and the second pressing plate 8 can be set separately to press the first sealing member 3 and the second sealing member 4 at the same time. The first pressing plate 7 and the second pressing plate 8 can also be set at the same time to ensure the compression and sealing of the first sealing member 3 and the second sealing member 4. Of course, it can be understood that the first pressing plate 7 and the second pressing plate 8 are provided with through holes so that the second component 22 passes through and is connected to the mainboard or processor, and the first pressing plate 7 and the second pressing plate 8 can be set by gluing to form an integral module with the first electronic component 2 to ensure the integrity and convenience of the thickness and the assembly of the housing 1.

[0059] Further, see Attachment Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 In the electronic device provided in this embodiment, in a specific implementation, the first element 21 can reciprocate along the first direction a; the first sealing member 3 is an elastic member; the electronic device also includes a second electronic element 9, the second electronic element 9 and the first electronic element 2 are arranged in sequence along the first direction a, and the second electronic element 9 includes a pressing portion 91 for generating a pressing signal when pressed; the first element 21 can act on the pressing portion 91 when reciprocating, so that the second electronic element 9 generates a pressing signal when pressed.

[0060] Specifically, corresponding to the push-type switch, a second electronic component 9 is also provided in this embodiment. The second electronic component 9 is a power switch structural component with a bracket. Under this setting mode, the first electronic component 2 can be both a fingerprint sensor and a push button; under this setting mode, the second electronic component 9 includes a pressing portion 91, which is the pressing point of the power switch. In this embodiment, when the first electronic component 2 is pressed into the first opening 11, it can contact and press the pressing portion 91 to trigger the power switching switch. This setting can be easily implemented by those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here. And it can be understood that the second electronic component 9 is simultaneously arranged in the receiving groove 23, and the side facing the first opening 11 abuts against the second sealing member 4, and the other side can directly abut against the groove wall of the receiving groove 23, thereby being able to apply a contact force and a pressing force to the second sealing member 4. In this setting mode, the second pressure plate 8 can also be set on the side of the second electronic component 9 away from the first electronic component 2, and the second seal 4, the second electronic component 9, and the second pressure plate 8 are arranged in sequence along the first direction a, and the second pressure plate 8 is used to apply force to the second electronic component 9 and the second seal 4 along the first direction a; that is, the two sides of the second pressure plate 8 respectively contact the second electronic component 9 and the groove wall of the accommodating groove 23, thereby maintaining the clamping force on the second seal 4 to ensure the sealing effect.

[0061] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art who is familiar with the present technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein a first opening is provided on the housing; A first electronic component, the first electronic component is arranged at the first opening, the first electronic component at least comprises a first component and a second component connected to each other, the first component and the second component are arranged in sequence along a first direction, and the first component is exposed through the first opening; The first direction is a pressing direction of the first opening; a first sealing member, the first sealing member is connected with the first element around the first opening in the housing to form a first sealing cavity, and the second element is placed in the first sealing cavity; A second sealing member is connected to the inner wall of the shell around the first opening in the shell to form a second sealed cavity between the first sealing member, the shell and the second sealing member.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressing area is provided on a side of the first element facing the first sealing member, and the pressing area is arranged around the first opening; The first sealing member abuts against the pressing area and connects with the first element to form the first sealing cavity.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressing area is a smooth pressing surface; The first sealing member is an elastic member.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also included is a sealing sleeve; The sealing sleeve has a second opening, and a first sealing area and a second sealing area are expanded outward from the second opening in sequence to form the first sealing member and the second sealing member respectively. The first sealing area abuts the clamping area, the second element is exposed through the second opening, and the second sealing area is used to abut the inner wall of the shell.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a first pressing plate, the first pressing plate being connected to the first sealing member, the first sealing member and the first pressing plate being arranged in sequence along the first direction, and the first pressing plate being used to apply a force to the first sealing member along the first direction; and / or, A second pressure plate, wherein the second pressure plate is connected to the second sealing member, the second sealing member and the second pressure plate are arranged in sequence along the first direction, and the second pressure plate is used to apply force to the second sealing member along the first direction.

6. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first sealing member is provided with a sealing ring, and the sealing ring protrudes from the surface of the first sealing member; and / or The second sealing member is provided with a sealing ring, and the sealing ring protrudes from the surface of the second sealing member.

7. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first seal is bonded to the compression area; and / or The second sealing member is bonded to the inner wall of the housing.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first element is used to collect the signal generated when being touched; The second element is used to transmit the signal.

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first element can reciprocate along the first direction; The first sealing member is an elastic member; The electronic device further comprises: a second electronic component, wherein the second electronic component and the first electronic component are arranged in sequence along the first direction, and the second electronic component comprises a pressing portion for generating a pressing signal when pressed; The first element can act on the pressing portion when it reciprocates, so that a pressing signal is generated when the second electronic element is pressed.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a second pressing plate, which is connected to the second electronic component. The second seal, the second electronic component and the second pressing plate are arranged in sequence along the first direction. The second pressing plate is used to apply force to the second electronic component and the second seal along the first direction.