Waterproof structure of mobile phone key

By using buttons + latch + silicone + local waterproof glue in the design of mobile phone keys, the problems of complex process and high failure rate in the existing technology are solved, and simpler assembly and lower failure rate are achieved.

CN222531723UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-25SHENZHEN GUANQUN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421100551.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-20
Publication Date
2025-02-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-20

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Technical Problem

The existing mobile phone button waterproof design process is complex, with many devices, different appearances, and assembly deviations lead to high failure rate and cumbersome after-sales maintenance.

Method used

The buttons + latch + silicone + local waterproof glue are used to eliminate the waterproofing of decorative strips and devices, reduce assembly complexity, and improve sealing.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the adverse hidden dangers caused by the assembly process, has improved appearance, simple after-sales maintenance, low button failure rate, and has good market application value.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of mobile phone keys, and discloses a mobile phone key waterproof structure, which comprises a mobile phone body, a key, a bolt and silica gel, the key is arranged on a control piece, the control piece is arranged in the mobile phone body, a circular through hole is arranged in the middle of the key, the bolt is arranged in the circular through hole, and the silica gel is arranged in the key. One end of the key is connected with the silica gel, the other end of the silica gel is connected with a mobile phone mainboard in the mobile phone body, the control piece and the key are limited between the mobile phone body and the sealing cover plate, the key is exposed out of the fixed cover plate, and the control piece is sealed with the key and is exposed out of the mobile phone body; the button, the bolt, the silica gel and the local waterproof glue are adopted, a decoration strip is omitted, waterproof devices are not needed, the requirement for the devices is lowered, the bad hidden danger caused by the assembling technology is reduced, the appearance is relatively changed, after-sales is simple, the button fault rate is low, and the good market application value is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mobile phone buttons, and in particular to a waterproof structure of mobile phone buttons. Background Art

[0002] Call forwarding, call waiting, PIN code modification, etc. on the mobile phone are all on the mobile phone buttons. The mobile phone simply translates the codes for setting these commands and makes a menu for user convenience. If the user knows these commands, he can directly enter the code on the mobile phone without entering these operation interfaces to achieve this function;

[0003] As an important part of mobile phones, the requirements for mobile phone buttons have evolved from ordinary to waterproof design as life changes with each passing day. Currently, most waterproof buttons are realized by combining buttons + decorative strips + waterproof devices + perforated waterproof glue. There are many processes and devices, and the appearance is always the same. In addition, if the assembly process deviates slightly, the button failure rate is high and after-sales maintenance is cumbersome.

[0004] The existing technology has defects and needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the defects of the existing technology, the utility model provides a waterproof structure of mobile phone keys.

[0006] The utility model provides a technical document, a waterproof structure of a mobile phone button, including a mobile phone body, a button, a latch and silica gel, the button is arranged on a control component, the control component is arranged in the mobile phone body, a circular through hole is arranged in the middle of the button, the latch is installed in the circular through hole, one end of the button is connected to the silica gel, and the other end of the silica gel is connected to the mobile phone motherboard in the mobile phone body, the control component and the button are restricted between the mobile phone body and the sealing cover plate, the button is exposed from the fixed cover plate, the control component is sealed with the button, and is exposed from the mobile phone body.

[0007] Preferably, a fixing groove is provided on one side of the mobile phone body, and the button is arranged in the fixing groove.

[0008] Preferably, the number of the latches is plural, with at least two being provided.

[0009] Preferably, a receiving cavity is formed between the latch pin and the circular through hole, and the receiving cavity is filled with waterproof glue.

[0010] Preferably, the button is further provided with a bottom surface, and a protrusion is provided on the bottom surface, and the protrusion penetrates the control valence and is connected to the silica gel.

[0011] Preferably, the button is made of soft material, and the soft material can be set to conductive glue, shockproof glue, elastic plastic, etc.

[0012] Preferably, the button also includes a pressing portion, and a button slot is provided on the mobile phone body corresponding to the pressing portion. In the thickness direction of the pressing portion, the width of the sealing cover plate is greater than the pressing portion, so that the button can be movably assembled in the sealing cover plate.

[0013] Preferably, the sealing cover plate is configured as a waterproof metal shell, and the area of ​​the waterproof metal shell is larger than the mobile phone screen.

[0014] Preferably, it further comprises a conductive column which is arranged on the silicone and is sealed with the silicone, one end of the conductive column abuts against the trigger on the button, and the other end of the conductive column abuts against the control member.

[0015] Compared with the beneficial effects of the prior art, the utility model adopts a button + latch + silicone + local waterproof glue method, which eliminates the decorative strip and the need for device waterproofing, reduces the requirements for the device, reduces the hidden dangers caused by the assembly process, and has a relatively improved appearance. The after-sales service is simple, the button failure rate is low, and it has good market application value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the key structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pin structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the silica gel structure of the utility model.

[0020] Markings: button 1, latch 2, silicone 3, control part 4, circular through hole 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] It should be noted that the above-mentioned technical features are further combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, which are all deemed to be within the scope of the present utility model specification; and, for ordinary technicians in this field, they can be improved or transformed according to the above description, and all these improvements and transformations should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present utility model.

[0022] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention is described in more detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings provide preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.

[0023] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meanings as those commonly understood by technicians in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used in this specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] The utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0026] like Figure 1-Figure 4 An embodiment shown: a waterproof structure of a mobile phone button 1, including a mobile phone body, a button 1, a latch 2 and a silicone gel 3, wherein the button 1 is arranged on a control component 4, and the control component 4 is arranged in the mobile phone body. A circular through hole 5 is arranged in the middle of the button 1, and the latch 2 is installed in the circular through hole 5. One end of the button 1 is connected to the silicone gel 3, and the other end of the silicone gel 3 is connected to the mobile phone motherboard in the mobile phone body. The control component 4 and the button 1 are confined between the mobile phone body and the sealing cover plate, and the button 1 is exposed from the fixed cover plate. The control component 4 is sealed with the button 1 and is exposed from the mobile phone body.

[0027] It should be noted that the method of using button 1+pin 2+silicone 3+partial waterproof glue saves the decorative strips and the device waterproofing, reduces the requirements for the device, reduces the hidden dangers caused by the assembly process, and the appearance is relatively improved.

[0028] Furthermore, the circular through hole 5 is filled with waterproof glue, and the silica gel 3 is filled with an excess amount to be waterproof.

[0029] Furthermore, button 1 is designed to be waterproof.

[0030] Preferably, a fixing groove is provided on one side of the mobile phone body, and the button 1 is arranged in the fixing groove.

[0031] It should be noted that the button 1 is flush with the outer side surface of the mobile phone body or protrudes from the outer side surface of the mobile phone body.

[0032] Preferably, the number of the latches 2 is multiple, with at least two being provided.

[0033] It should be noted that the number of buttons 1 of a mobile phone is usually three or more, so at least two buttons 1 are provided.

[0034] Preferably, a receiving cavity is formed between the latch pin 2 and the circular through hole 5, and the receiving cavity is filled with waterproof glue.

[0035] It should be noted that the waterproof glue filled in the accommodating cavity has a glue surface flush with or lower than the surface of the mobile phone shell.

[0036] Preferably, the button 1 is further provided with a bottom surface, and a raised portion is provided on the bottom surface, and the raised portion penetrates the control valence and is connected to the silica gel 3 .

[0037] It should be noted that there are multiple protrusions, at least 3 or more, for controlling different instructions of the mobile phone.

[0038] Preferably, the button 1 is made of a soft material, and the soft material can be set to conductive glue, shockproof glue, elastic plastic, etc.

[0039] It should be noted that the key 1 can also be made of a hard material, such as a steel key 1, PE, PC or metal.

[0040] Preferably, the button 1 also includes a pressing portion, and a button 1 slot is provided on the mobile phone body corresponding to the pressing portion. In the thickness direction of the pressing portion, the width of the sealing cover plate is greater than the pressing portion, so that the button 1 can be movably assembled in the sealing cover plate.

[0041] Preferably, the sealing cover plate is configured as a waterproof metal shell, and the area of ​​the waterproof metal shell is larger than the mobile phone screen.

[0042] It should be noted that the waterproof metal case can wrap the mobile phone screen for all-round waterproofing.

[0043] Preferably, it further comprises a conductive column disposed on the silicone 3 and sealed with the silicone 3 , one end of the conductive column abuts against the trigger on the button 1 , and the other end of the conductive column abuts against the control member 4 .

[0044] It should be noted that the conductive column can be replaced by a metal part or a plastic part to replace the original waterproof soft glue, so as to prevent the waterproof soft glue from being easily punctured by the key 1 due to repeated contacts, thereby increasing the life of the waterproof key 1 structure.

[0045] Furthermore, a middle portion of one end of the silicone is set as a groove, and the groove is used to connect to the top of the button.

[0046] It should be noted that the above-mentioned technical features are further combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, which are all deemed to be within the scope of the present utility model specification; and, for ordinary technicians in this field, they can be improved or transformed according to the above description, and all these improvements and transformations should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present utility model.

Claims

1. A waterproof structure for mobile phone buttons, characterized in that: The invention comprises a mobile phone body, a button, a latch and silica gel, wherein the button is arranged on a control component, the control component is arranged in the mobile phone body, a circular through hole is arranged in the middle of the button, the latch is installed in the circular through hole, one end of the button is connected to the silica gel, and the other end of the silica gel is connected to the mobile phone motherboard in the mobile phone body, the control component and the button are restricted between the mobile phone body and a sealing cover plate, the button is exposed from the sealing cover plate, the control component is sealed with the button and is exposed from the mobile phone body.

2. A waterproof structure for mobile phone keys according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing groove is provided on one side of the mobile phone body, and the button is arranged in the fixing groove.

3. A waterproof structure for mobile phone keys according to claim 1, characterized in that: The latches are provided in plurality, with at least two being provided.

4. A waterproof structure for mobile phone keys according to claim 1, characterized in that: An accommodating cavity is formed between the latch pin and the circular through hole, and the accommodating cavity is filled with waterproof glue.

5. The waterproof structure of mobile phone keys according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button is also provided with a bottom surface, and a protrusion is provided on the bottom surface. The protrusion penetrates the control component and is connected to the silica gel.

6. A waterproof structure for mobile phone keys according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button is made of soft material, and the soft material can be conductive glue, shockproof glue, elastic plastic, etc.

7. A waterproof structure for mobile phone keys according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button also includes a pressing portion, and a button slot is provided on the mobile phone body corresponding to the pressing portion. In the thickness direction of the pressing portion, the width of the sealing cover plate is greater than the pressing portion, so that the button can be movably assembled in the sealing cover plate.

8. The waterproof structure of mobile phone keys according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing cover plate is configured as a waterproof metal shell, and the area of ​​the waterproof metal shell is larger than the mobile phone screen.

9. A waterproof structure for mobile phone keys according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a conductive column arranged on the silicone and sealed with the silicone, one end of the conductive column abuts against the trigger on the button, and the other end of the conductive column abuts against the control component.