Waterproof switch panel and unmanned vehicle
By designing a waterproof switch panel, using a transparent silicone protective cover and a sealed wire harness sheath, the problem of water in the device in the wading environment of the unmanned delivery vehicle is solved, the waterproof performance of the device and the wading performance of the unmanned vehicle are improved, and visual and fitting operation is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421777150.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-25
AI Technical Summary
When existing unmanned delivery vehicles are used in wading or rainy weather, devices such as EPB switches, one-button start switches and OBD interfaces lack waterproof and dustproof functions, which can easily lead to water inlet, damage or false alarms, resulting in unmanned vehicle failure and inability to drive.
A waterproof switch panel is designed, including the box body, a protective cover and a wiring harness sheath. The protective cover is made of transparent silicone material, sealing and connecting the box body and a protective cover. The wiring harness sheath is sealed and connected to the box body to ensure that the wire harness of the protected device can pass through the wire hole and improve the waterproof performance of the device.
By using waterproof switch panels, the waterproof performance of the device and the water wading performance of the unmanned vehicle are significantly improved, failures caused by water inlet are avoided, development investment is reduced, and visualization and fitting operation of the device are realized.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned driving, in particular to a waterproof switch panel and an unmanned vehicle. Background Art
[0002] With the rapid development of the logistics industry, unmanned delivery vehicles in the intelligent distribution industry have gradually become an important distribution tool. Unmanned delivery vehicles can not only save human resources, but also effectively increase the distribution processing volume.
[0003] During the delivery process, unmanned delivery vehicles may be used in water or rainy weather. Conventional unmanned delivery vehicles have no protective structure for EPB switches, one-button start switches, OBD interfaces and other components, and do not have dust and water resistance. When the unmanned vehicle is driving in water, it may cause water ingress, damage or frequent false alarms, causing the unmanned vehicle to malfunction and be unable to drive. If the waterproof performance of components such as EPB switches, power-on switches or OBD interfaces is improved alone, it will result in a large development investment.
[0004] Therefore, it is urgent to provide a waterproof switch panel and an unmanned vehicle to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The utility model aims to provide a waterproof switch panel and an unmanned vehicle, which not only meet the pressing operation of the device but also improve the waterproof performance of the device and the wading performance of the vehicle.
[0006] In order to achieve the above objectives, the following technical solutions are provided:
[0007] Waterproof switch panel, including:
[0008] A box body having a receiving cavity, wherein a first mounting opening and a second mounting opening are respectively provided on opposite sides of the box body along a first direction, wherein the first mounting opening and the second mounting opening are both communicated with the receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity is used to place a protected device;
[0009] A protective cover, made of transparent silicone material, the protective cover is sealed and connected to the box body and closes the first installation opening;
[0010] The wiring harness sheath has a wire passing hole extending along the first direction. The wiring harness sheath is inserted into the second installation opening and is sealed and connected to the box body. The wiring harness of the protected device can be passed through the wire passing hole.
[0011] As an optional solution for the waterproof switch panel, the waterproof switch panel also includes a pressure ring and a first fastener, the pressure ring is a sheet structure, a plurality of first connecting holes are arranged at intervals on the pressure ring, a plurality of second connecting holes are arranged at intervals on the protective cover, a plurality of third connecting holes are arranged at intervals on the circumferential wall of the box body, the pressure ring is pressed on the side of the protective cover away from the box body, and the first fastener passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole in sequence and is connected to the third connecting hole.
[0012] As an optional solution for the waterproof switch panel, the head of the first fastener is provided with an anti-slip screw groove, and the tail of the fastener is provided with an external thread.
[0013] As an optional solution for the waterproof switch panel, a first limiting ring portion and a second limiting ring portion are provided at one end of the wiring harness sheath, an annular groove is formed between the first limiting ring portion and the second limiting ring portion, the annular groove is clamped with the second mounting opening, the first limiting ring portion abuts against the inner wall surface of the box body, and the second limiting ring portion abuts against the outer wall surface of the box body.
[0014] As an optional solution for the waterproof switch panel, a positioning groove is circumferentially provided at the first installation opening of the box body, and a positioning protrusion is circumferentially provided on an end surface of the protective cover close to the box body, and the positioning protrusion is adapted to the shape of the positioning groove.
[0015] As an optional solution for the waterproof switch panel, the outer wall of the box body is provided with a first mounting arm, the first mounting arm is provided with a first U-notch extending along a first direction, and the second fastener passes through the first U-notch to be connected to an external fixing member.
[0016] As an optional solution for the waterproof switch panel, the outer wall of the box body is provided with a second mounting arm, the second mounting arm is provided with a second U-notch extending along a second direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and a third fastener passes through the second U-notch and is connected to an external fixing member.
[0017] As an optional solution for the waterproof switch panel, an escape groove is provided on one end surface of the protective cover close to the box body, and the escape groove is arranged opposite to the installation area of the protected component.
[0018] As an optional solution for the waterproof switch panel, the protected components include an EPB switch, an OBD interface and / or a power-on switch.
[0019] An unmanned vehicle comprises a vehicle body and a waterproof switch panel as described in any one of the above items, wherein the waterproof switch panel is connected to the vehicle body.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0021] The waterproof switch panel provided by the utility model is provided with a first installation opening and a second installation opening on the front and rear sides of the box body, respectively. The protective cover and the harness sheath are both sealed and connected to the box body, wherein the protective cover is used to close the first installation opening, and the harness of the protected device can be passed through the wire hole. By placing the protected device in the accommodating cavity of the box body, the device can be directly protected by the waterproof switch panel, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the device. Since the protective cover is made of transparent silicone material, the user can not only see the type of internal device clearly, but also realize visualization; and the protective cover made of transparent silicone material is soft and deformable, which can meet the spatial changes of the internal integrated switch during pressing and tilting, as well as the fit of the finger operation area.
[0022] In the unmanned vehicle provided by the utility model, the waterproof switch panel is connected to the vehicle body, and related components are installed inside the waterproof switch panel, so that the normal operation of the components is ensured and the wading performance of the vehicle is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the contents of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a waterproof switch panel in an embodiment of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a waterproof switch panel in an embodiment of the utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the box body from a first viewing angle in an embodiment of the utility model;
[0027] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the box body from a second viewing angle in an embodiment of the utility model;
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wiring harness sheath in the embodiment of the utility model;
[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;
[0030] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective cover in the embodiment of the utility model.
[0031] Reference numerals:
[0032] 1. Box body; 2. Protective cover; 21. Second connection hole; 22. Avoidance groove; 23. Positioning protrusion; 3. Wire harness sheath; 31. First limiting ring portion; 32. Second limiting ring portion; 33. Ring groove; 34. Wire hole; 4. Protected device; 41. EPB switch; 411. Third mounting hole; 42. OBD interface; 43. Mounting bracket; 431. Fourth mounting hole; 432. Fifth mounting hole; 44. Power-on switch; 5. Pressing ring; 51. First connection hole; 6. First fastener; 61. Anti-skid screwing groove;
[0033] 11. First mounting opening; 12. Second mounting opening; 13. Accommodating cavity; 14. Third connecting hole; 15. First mounting arm; 151. First U-notch; 16. Second mounting arm; 161. Second U-notch; 17. Positioning groove; 18. First mounting hole; 19. Second mounting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0035] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.
[0036] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0037] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.
[0038] In order to meet the pressing operation of the device and improve the waterproof performance of the device and the wading performance of the vehicle, this embodiment provides a waterproof switch panel and an unmanned vehicle. Figures 1 to 7 The specific contents of this embodiment are described in detail. It should be noted that the first direction or the front-to-back direction mentioned in this embodiment is Figure 2 The X direction in this embodiment is Figure 2 in the Y direction.
[0039] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the waterproof switch panel in this embodiment includes a box body 1, a protective cover 2 and a wiring harness sheath 3. The box body 1 has a receiving cavity 13, and the box body 1 is provided with a first installation opening 11 and a second installation opening 12 on opposite sides along the first direction, respectively. The first installation opening 11 and the second installation opening 12 are both connected to the receiving cavity 13, and the receiving cavity 13 is used to place the protected device 4. The protective cover 2 is made of transparent silicone material, and the protective cover 2 is sealed and connected to the box body 1 and closes the first installation opening 11. The wiring harness sheath 3 has a wire passing hole 34 extending along the first direction, and the wire harness sheath 3 is inserted in the second installation opening 12 and is sealed and connected to the box body 1, and the wire harness of the protected device 4 can be passed through the wire passing hole 34.
[0040] In short, the waterproof switch panel provided by the utility model is provided with a first installation opening 11 and a second installation opening 12 on the front and rear sides of the box body 1, respectively. The protective cover 2 and the harness sheath 3 are both sealed and connected to the box body 1, wherein the protective cover 2 is used to close the first installation opening 11, and the harness of the protected device 4 can be passed through the wire hole 34. By placing the protected device 4 in the accommodating cavity 13 of the box body 1, the device can be directly protected by the waterproof switch panel, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the device. Since the protective cover 2 is made of transparent silicone material, the user can not only see the type of internal device clearly and realize visualization; and the protective cover 2 made of transparent silicone material is soft and deformable, which can meet the spatial changes of the internal integrated switch during pressing and tilting, as well as the fit of the finger operation area.
[0041] like Figure 1 Combination Figure 2As shown, the waterproof switch panel also includes a pressing ring 5 and a first fastener 6. The pressing ring 5 is a sheet-like structure. A plurality of first connection holes 51 are provided at intervals on the pressing ring 5. A plurality of second connection holes 21 are provided at intervals on the protective cover 2. A plurality of third connection holes 14 are provided at intervals on the circumferential wall of the box body 1. The pressing ring 5 is pressed on the side of the protective cover 2 away from the box body 1. The first fastener 6 passes through the first connection hole 51 and the second connection hole 21 in sequence and is connected to the third connection hole 14. Through the tightening action of the first fastener 6 on the pressing ring 5, the squeezing force of the pressing ring 5 on the outer ring of the protective cover 2 is increased, thereby ensuring that the protective cover 2 and the box body 1 are closely fitted to achieve a sealed connection between the two.
[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, the head of the first fastener 6 is provided with an anti-slip screw groove 61, and the tail of the fastener is provided with an external thread. The anti-slip screw groove 61 can be but not limited to a slot, a cross slot, a hexagonal slot, etc., and no excessive restrictions are made here.
[0043] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 Combination Figure 6 As shown, a first limiting annular portion 31 and a second limiting annular portion 32 are provided at one end of the wiring harness sheath 3, an annular groove 33 is formed between the first limiting annular portion 31 and the second limiting annular portion 32, the annular groove 33 is clamped with the second installation opening 12, the first limiting annular portion 31 abuts against the inner wall surface of the box body 1, and the second limiting annular portion 32 abuts against the outer wall surface of the box body 1. Through the interference fit between the annular groove 33 and the second installation opening 12, the first limiting annular portion 31 and the second limiting annular portion 32 clamp the bottom wall of the box body 1 front and back, which not only ensures that the wiring harness sheath 3 is tightly fitted with the box body 1, but also realizes a sealed connection between the two.
[0044] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 Combination Figure 7 As shown, a positioning groove 17 is circumferentially provided at the first installation opening 11 of the box body 1, and a positioning protrusion 23 is circumferentially provided on one end surface of the protective cover 2 close to the box body 1, and the positioning protrusion 23 is adapted in shape to the positioning groove 17. When the protective cover 2 is pressed against the box body 1, the assembly accuracy between the protective cover 2 and the box body 1 is ensured by the shape adaptation of the positioning protrusion 23 and the positioning groove 17.
[0045] Furthermore, if Figure 3 Combination Figure 4As shown, the outer wall of the box body 1 is provided with a first mounting arm 15, and the first mounting arm 15 is provided with a first U-notch 151 extending along a first direction, and the second fastener passes through the first U-notch 151 to connect with an external fixing member. By adding the first mounting arm 15 to the box body 1, it is convenient to install the box body 1 in the cockpit of the vehicle body, and adding the first U-notch 151 to the first mounting arm 15 is convenient to adjust the fastening position of the second fastener in the cockpit.
[0046] Furthermore, the outer wall of the box body 1 is provided with a second mounting arm 16, and the second mounting arm 16 is provided with a second U-notch 161 extending along the second direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and the third fastener passes through the second U-notch 161 to connect with the external fixing member. By adding the second mounting arm 16 to the box body 1, it is convenient to install the box body 1 in the cockpit of the vehicle body, and adding the second U-notch 161 to the second mounting arm 16 is convenient to adjust the fastening position of the second fastener in the cockpit.
[0047] Alternatively, if Figure 7 As shown, a relief groove 22 is provided on one end face of the protective cover 2 close to the box body 1, and the relief groove 22 is arranged opposite to the installation area of the protected device 4. By adding the relief groove on the protective cover 2, it is convenient to protect the part of the protected device 4 protruding from the box body 1.
[0048] For example, Figure 2 Combination Figure 3 As shown, the protected device 4 includes an EPB switch 41, an OBD interface 42 and / or a power-on switch 44. The fourth fastener is used to pass through the first mounting hole 18 of the box body 1 to connect with the third mounting hole 411 of the EPB switch 41 (also known as the vehicle's electronic parking brake system, also known as the electronic handbrake), the OBD interface 42 (abbreviation of On-Board Diagnostics, i.e., the interface of the vehicle automatic diagnostic system) is installed on the mounting bracket 43, and the power-on switch 44 (also known as a one-button start switch) is sleeved in the fifth mounting hole 432 of the mounting bracket 43, and the fifth fastener is used to pass through the fourth mounting hole 431 of the mounting bracket 43 to connect with the second mounting hole 19 of the box body 1.
[0049] Optionally, the fasteners in this embodiment may be, but are not limited to, bolts or screws, etc. The waterproof switch panel provided by the utility model realizes integrated waterproof, visual and fitted operation, is more in line with the design of the unmanned vehicle operating environment, is easy to disassemble and replace accessories, and reduces the use cost.
[0050] This embodiment also provides an unmanned vehicle, which includes a vehicle body and the waterproof switch panel mentioned above, and the waterproof switch panel is connected to the vehicle body. The relevant components of the unmanned vehicle can be installed inside the waterproof switch panel, which not only ensures the normal operation of the components, but also improves the wading performance of the vehicle.
[0051] Note that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and the technical principles used. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described here, and that various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention is described in more detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include more other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. Waterproof switch panel, characterized in that: include: A box body (1) having a receiving cavity (13), wherein the box body (1) is provided with a first installation opening (11) and a second installation opening (12) on opposite sides along a first direction, respectively, wherein the first installation opening (11) and the second installation opening (12) are both in communication with the receiving cavity (13), and the receiving cavity (13) is used for placing a protected device (4); A protective cover (2) is made of a transparent silicone material, the protective cover (2) is sealedly connected to the box body (1) and closes the first installation opening (11); The wiring harness sheath (3) has a wire passing hole (34) extending along a first direction; the wiring harness sheath (3) is inserted into the second installation opening (12) and is sealedly connected to the box body (1); and the wiring harness of the protected device (4) can be passed through the wire passing hole (34).
2. The waterproof switch panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof switch panel further comprises a pressing ring (5) and a first fastener (6); the pressing ring (5) is in a sheet-like structure; a plurality of first connection holes (51) are arranged at intervals on the pressing ring (5); a plurality of second connection holes (21) are arranged at intervals on the protective cover (2); a plurality of third connection holes (14) are arranged at intervals on the circumferential wall of the box body (1); the pressing ring (5) is pressed on a side of the protective cover (2) away from the box body (1); and the first fastener (6) passes through the first connection hole (51) and the second connection hole (21) in sequence and is connected to the third connection hole (14).
3. The waterproof switch panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The head of the first fastener (6) is provided with an anti-slip screwing groove (61), and the tail of the fastener is provided with an external thread.
4. The waterproof switch panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first limiting annular portion (31) and a second limiting annular portion (32) are provided at one end of the wiring harness sheath (3), an annular groove (33) is formed between the first limiting annular portion (31) and the second limiting annular portion (32), the annular groove (33) is snap-fitted with the second mounting opening (12), the first limiting annular portion (31) abuts against the inner wall surface of the box body (1), and the second limiting annular portion (32) abuts against the outer wall surface of the box body (1).
5. The waterproof switch panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning groove (17) is circumferentially provided at the first installation opening (11) of the box body (1), and a positioning protrusion (23) is circumferentially provided on an end surface of the protective cover (2) close to the box body (1), and the positioning protrusion (23) is adapted in shape to the positioning groove (17).
6. The waterproof switch panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the box body (1) is provided with a first mounting arm (15), the first mounting arm (15) is provided with a first U-notch (151) extending along a first direction, and the second fastener passes through the first U-notch (151) to be connected to an external fixing member.
7. The waterproof switch panel according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the box body (1) is provided with a second mounting arm (16), the second mounting arm (16) is provided with a second U-notch (161) extending along a second direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and a third fastener passes through the second U-notch (161) to be connected to an external fixing member.
8. The waterproof switch panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: An escape groove (22) is provided on one end surface of the protective cover (2) close to the box body (1), and the escape groove (22) is arranged opposite to the installation area of the protected device (4).
9. The waterproof switch panel according to claim 8, characterized in that: The protected device (4) comprises an EPB switch (41), an OBD interface (42) and / or a power-on switch (44).
10. An unmanned vehicle, characterized in that: The invention comprises a vehicle body and a waterproof switch panel as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the waterproof switch panel is connected to the vehicle body.