Waterproof remote controller

Abstract

The waterproof remote controller comprises a bottom shell, a control mainboard, a protective sleeve and an upper shell, the control mainboard is installed on the bottom shell, the protective sleeve wraps the surface of the control mainboard, waterproof ribs are formed on the periphery of the protective sleeve, a waterproof groove is formed in the inner edge of the bottom shell, during installation, the waterproof ribs are embedded in the waterproof groove, and the upper shell covers the surface of the protective sleeve. And the upper shell is buckled with the bottom shell. Through cooperation of the waterproof ribs and the waterproof grooves, a waterproof sealing ring does not need to be additionally arranged between the bottom shell and the upper shell, the installation steps of the waterproof remote controller are reduced, and the installation efficiency of the waterproof remote controller is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of remote controllers, in particular to a waterproof remote controller. Background Art

[0002] A remote control is a wireless transmitting device that encodes key information through modern digital coding technology and emits light waves through infrared diodes. The infrared receiver of the receiver converts the received infrared signal into an electrical signal, which is decoded by the processor and demodulated to achieve the required operation requirements of the set-top box and other equipment. A remote control is a device used to remotely control machinery. Modern remote controls are mainly composed of integrated circuit boards and buttons for generating different messages. An industrial remote control is a device that uses radio transmission to remotely control or remotely control industrial machinery. Remote controls are everywhere in life, such as air conditioners, televisions, etc., which bring great convenience to people's lives.

[0003] In order to prevent water from entering the remote control and damaging the circuit board, a variety of remote controls with waterproof functions have appeared on the market. Existing waterproof remote controls generally design a sealing groove structure around the shell to install a sealing strip, or achieve waterproofing by applying glue to the joint surface that needs to be sealed. The disadvantages of this design are: whether it is installing a sealing strip or applying glue, there is an extra process in the assembly, and it is more time-consuming, which seriously affects the overall assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, a waterproof remote controller is provided.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a waterproof remote control, including a bottom shell, a control mainboard, a protective cover and an upper shell, the control mainboard is installed on the bottom shell, the protective cover covers the surface of the control mainboard, the periphery of the protective cover is formed with waterproof ridges, the inner edge of the bottom shell is formed with a waterproof groove, the waterproof ridges are embedded in the waterproof groove, the upper shell cover is arranged on the surface of the protective cover, and the upper shell and the bottom shell are buckled.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the utility model, a waterproof structure is provided on the side of the waterproof ridge facing the bottom shell, and the waterproof structure includes a first waterproof rib, the first waterproof rib is provided at the edge of the waterproof ridge, the first waterproof rib is enclosed to form a first sealing ring, and the first sealing ring is pressed onto the groove wall of the waterproof groove.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the waterproof structure also includes at least one second waterproof rib, at least one second waterproof rib is arranged on the waterproof ridge and is located on the inner side of the first waterproof rib, and at least one second waterproof rib and the first waterproof rib enclose a second sealing ring.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the control main board includes a circuit board, a plurality of buttons and a plurality of display lights, the plurality of buttons and the plurality of display lights are arranged on the circuit board, and each button and each display light are electrically connected to the circuit board, and the protective cover is correspondingly provided with a plurality of key positions protruding upward, and each key position corresponds to a button.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the bottom shell is formed with a plurality of connecting columns, the upper shell is correspondingly provided with a plurality of connecting holes, each connecting hole corresponds to a connecting column, and the edge of the control mainboard is formed with a plurality of avoidance positions, each avoidance position corresponds to a connecting column.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the protective sleeve is made of silicone material.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the protective sleeve is provided with at least one first positioning hole, a waterproof ring is protruded along the circumferential surface of the first positioning hole, and the control main board is correspondingly provided with two second positioning holes, and each second positioning hole corresponds to a first positioning hole.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the upper shell includes a fixed frame and a protective sheet, the fixed frame is covered on the protective sleeve, the upper shell is connected to the bottom shell, and the protective sheet is attached to the surface of the fixed frame.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the fixing frame includes a frame body and a pressing edge, the pressing edge is circumferentially arranged inside the frame body, the edge of the protective sleeve is concavely arranged to form a groove, and the pressing edge is pressed into the groove.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the utility model, a fixing piece is also included. The fixing piece covers the surface of the protective cover and is connected to the control mainboard. The fixing piece is provided with a plurality of display frames, and each display frame corresponds to a display light.

[0015] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that by forming a waterproof groove on the inner edge of the bottom shell, a waterproof ridge is correspondingly formed on the periphery of the protective cover. During installation, the control mainboard is installed on the bottom shell, the protective cover is covered on the surface of the control mainboard, and the waterproof ridge is embedded in the waterproof groove, so that the control mainboard is sealed between the bottom shell and the protective cover, effectively preventing the control mainboard from being contaminated by moisture or foreign matter and causing failure. Finally, the upper shell cover is set on the surface of the protective cover, thereby completing the installation of the waterproof remote control. With such a design, through the cooperation of the waterproof ridge and the waterproof groove, there is no need to add an additional waterproof sealing ring between the bottom shell and the upper shell, which reduces the installation steps of the waterproof remote control and effectively improves the installation efficiency of the waterproof remote control. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the waterproof remote control in the embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional diagram of the bottom shell in the embodiment;

[0019] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the bottom shell in the embodiment;

[0020] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the waterproof remote control in the embodiment;

[0021] Figure 5 It is an enlarged view of part A in the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional diagram of the protective cover in the embodiment;

[0023] Figure 7 is another three-dimensional view of the protective cover in the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the fixing frame in the embodiment.

[0025] Description of Reference Numerals

[0026] 1- bottom shell; 11- waterproof groove; 12- connection column;

[0027] 2-control main board; 20-circuit board; 21-button; 22-display light; 23-avoidance position; 24-second positioning hole;

[0028] 3-protective cover; 30-waterproof ridge; 31-waterproof structure; 311-first waterproof rib; 3110-first sealing ring; 312-second waterproof rib; 3120-second sealing ring; 32-key position; 33-first positioning hole; 331-waterproof ring; 34-groove;

[0029] 4-upper shell; 41-fixed frame; 411-frame; 412-pressing edge; 42-protective sheet; 43-connecting hole;

[0030] 5-fixing part; 51-display frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will disclose multiple embodiments of the present invention with drawings. For the purpose of clear description, many practical details will be described together in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit the present invention. In other words, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, in order to simplify the drawings, some conventional structures and components will be depicted in a simple schematic manner in the drawings.

[0032] In addition, in the present utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and do not specifically refer to the order or sequence, nor are they used to limit the present utility model. They are only used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 , Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of the waterproof remote controller of this embodiment, Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a protective cover. Figure 3 Another schematic diagram of the protective cover. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the bottom shell. This embodiment provides a waterproof remote control, which includes a bottom shell 1, a control mainboard 2, a protective cover 3 and an upper shell 4, wherein the control mainboard 2 is arranged on the bottom shell 1, and the protective cover 3 is coated on the surface of the control mainboard 2, so that the control mainboard 2 is located between the protective cover 3 and the bottom shell 1. The protective cover 3 is used to protect the control mainboard 2, prevent water and foreign matter from entering and polluting the control mainboard 2, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the control mainboard 2. In order to ensure that the protective cover 3 fits the bottom shell 1, a waterproof ridge 30 is formed on the periphery of the protective cover 3, and a waterproof groove 11 is formed along the circumferential direction on the inner edge of the bottom shell 1. When connected, the waterproof ridge 30 is embedded in the waterproof groove 11, so that a closed space is formed between the protective cover 3 and the bottom shell 1, preventing water and foreign matter from entering and polluting the control mainboard 2. Through the cooperation of the waterproof ridge 30 and the waterproof groove 11, the sealing effect can be achieved without installing a waterproof sealing ring separately, which effectively reduces the installation steps of the waterproof remote control and improves the installation efficiency.

[0034] Preferably, the protective cover 3 is made of silicone material, which has good elasticity and waterproof properties.

[0035] In order to further enhance the sealing performance between the protective sleeve 3 and the bottom shell 1, a waterproof structure 31 is further provided on the surface of the waterproof ridge 30, and the waterproof structure 31 is located on the side of the waterproof ridge 30 facing the bottom shell 1. When the protective sleeve 3 is connected to the bottom shell 1, the waterproof structure 31 is tightly fitted to the groove wall of the waterproof groove 11 to prevent water vapor or foreign matter from entering from the joint between the protective sleeve 3 and the waterproof groove 11, thereby preventing the control mainboard 2 from being contaminated, and further improving the waterproof performance of the remote control. Furthermore, the waterproof structure 31 is integrally formed with the waterproof ridge 30, thereby enhancing the waterproof effect. The upper shell 4 is covered on the surface of the protective sleeve 3, and the upper shell 4 is snap-fitted to the bottom shell 1. After the upper shell 4 is connected to the bottom shell 1, the two form a receiving cavity, and the control mainboard 2 and the protective sleeve 3 are both located in the receiving cavity.

[0036] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 Specifically, the waterproof structure 31 includes a first waterproof rib 311, which is arranged at the edge of the waterproof rib 30 and is located on the side of the waterproof rib 30 facing the waterproof groove 11. The first waterproof rib 31 encloses a first sealing ring 3110. When the protective cover 3 is connected to the bottom shell 1, the first sealing ring 3110 is tightly pressed against the groove wall of the waterproof groove 11. With this arrangement, there is no need to add an additional waterproof sealing ring, which effectively simplifies the assembly process of the remote control and achieves a waterproof effect.

[0037] The waterproof structure 31 also includes at least one second waterproof rib 312, which is disposed inside the first waterproof rib 311, and each second waterproof rib 312 and part of the first waterproof rib 311 are enclosed to form a second sealing ring 3120. Since the waterproof rib 30 has a width, the second waterproof rib 312 is provided, so that the edge of the protective cover 3 has double protection, and the sealing performance of the protective cover 3 is further improved.

[0038] In this embodiment, there are seven second waterproof ribs 312, each of which is combined with the first waterproof rib 311 to form a second sealing ring 3120, and there are seven second sealing rings 3120. Along the length direction of the protective sleeve 3, there are three second sealing rings 3120 on each side of the protective sleeve 3. Along the width direction of the protective sleeve 3, one side of the protective sleeve 3 is provided with a second sealing ring 3120.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In order to further enhance the precise matching between the protective cover 3 and the control main board 2, the protective cover 3 is provided with at least one first positioning hole 33, and a waterproof ring 331 is convexly provided along the periphery of the first positioning hole 33. The control main board 2 is provided with a corresponding number of second positioning holes 24, and each first positioning hole 33 corresponds to a second positioning hole 24. When the control main board 2 is connected to the protective cover 3, the protective cover 3 and the control main board 2 are accurately aligned by aligning the first positioning hole 33 with the second positioning hole 24. Then, screws are used to pass through the first positioning hole 33 and the second positioning hole 24 in sequence to connect the protective cover 3 to the control main board 2, and the nut of the screw squeezes the waterproof ring 331 to achieve a sealing effect to prevent moisture or foreign matter from entering the protective cover 3 and contaminating the control main board 2.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 1 Furthermore, the control main board 2 includes a circuit board 20, a plurality of buttons 21 and a plurality of display lights 22, the plurality of buttons 21 and the plurality of display lights 22 are arranged on the circuit board 20, and the circuit board 20 is electrically connected to each button 21 and each display light 22. The waterproof cover 3 is correspondingly provided with a plurality of key positions 32 protruding upward, and each key position 32 corresponds to a button 21. When using the remote control, the button 21 can be accurately pressed through the key position 21.

[0041] In order to make the protective cover 3 and the control main board 2 tightly connected, the waterproof remote control also includes a fixing member 5, which covers the surface of the protective cover 3 and is connected to the control main board 2. The fixing member 5 is provided with a plurality of display frames 51, and each display frame 51 corresponds to the display light 22. By providing the display frame 51, the light of the display light 22 is prevented from being blocked. In this embodiment, after the protective cover 3 is covered on the control main board 2, the fixing member 5 is pressed on the surface of the protective cover 3, and screws are used to pass through the control main board 2 and the protective cover 3 from behind the control main board 2 in sequence, and then connected to the control main board 2, so that the protective cover 3 is clamped between the control main board 2 and the fixing member 5, thereby preventing the protective cover 3 from shifting.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In order to realize the fixed connection between the upper shell 4 and the bottom shell 1, the bottom shell 1 is formed with a plurality of connecting posts 12, and the upper shell 4 is correspondingly provided with a plurality of connecting holes 43, each of which corresponds to a connecting post 12. The edge of the control mainboard 2 is formed with a plurality of avoidance positions 23, each of which corresponds to a connecting post 12. During installation, the control mainboard 2 is snapped onto the bottom shell 1, each connecting post 12 passes through a corresponding avoidance position 23, the upper shell 4 is covered on the bottom shell 1, and each connecting hole 43 is corresponding to a connecting post 12. A screw is used to pass through the connecting hole 43 and the connecting post 12 in sequence to realize the connection between the upper shell 4 and the bottom shell 1.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 1Further, the upper shell 4 includes a fixing frame 41 and a protective sheet 42. The upper shell 4 is covered on the surface of the protective cover 3, and the upper shell 4 is buckled with the bottom shell 1. The protective cover 3, the control mainboard 2 and the fixing member 5 are located between the upper shell 4 and the bottom shell 1, and the protective sheet 42 is attached to the surface of the fixing frame 41. In this embodiment, the protective sheet 42 is made of waterproof material, such as PVC, and the protective sheet 42 is bonded to the surface of the fixing frame 41 by 3M waterproof adhesive. The waterproof performance of the remote control is further enhanced.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the fixed frame. Further, the fixed frame 41 includes a frame body 411 and a pressing edge 412, and the pressing edge 412 is circumferentially arranged on the inner side of the frame body 411. The edge of the protective sleeve 3 is concavely arranged to form a groove 34. When the fixed frame 41 is covered on the surface of the protective sleeve 3, the pressing edge 412 is pressed in the groove 34, so that the edge of the fixed frame 41 is tightly fitted with the protective sleeve 3, thereby further strengthening the fit between the upper shell 4 and the protective sleeve 3.

[0045] In summary, the control mainboard 2 is installed on the bottom shell 1, and the protective cover 3 is used to cover the surface of the control mainboard 2, so that the control mainboard 2 is located between the bottom shell 1 and the protective cover 3. The edge inside the bottom shell 1 forms a waterproof groove 11, and the waterproof ridge 30 is provided with a waterproof structure 31. During installation, the waterproof ridge 30 is embedded in the waterproof groove 11, and the waterproof structure 31 is tightly fitted with the groove wall of the waterproof groove 11, so that a closed space is formed between the protective cover 3 and the bottom shell 1 to prevent moisture or foreign matter from contaminating the control mainboard 2. Since the waterproof groove 11 and the bottom shell 1 are integrally formed, and the waterproof structure 31 and the protective cover 3 are integrally formed, there is no need to use an additional sealing ring during installation, which effectively simplifies the installation steps and improves the production efficiency of the waterproof remote control.

[0046] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent substitution, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A waterproof remote controller, characterized in that: include: A bottom shell (1), a control mainboard (2), a protective cover (3) and an upper shell (4), wherein the control mainboard (2) is mounted on the bottom shell (1), the protective cover (3) covers the surface of the control mainboard (2), a waterproof ridge (30) is formed on the periphery of the protective cover (3), a waterproof groove (11) is formed on the inner edge of the bottom shell (1), the waterproof ridge (30) is embedded in the waterproof groove (11), the upper shell (4) covers the surface of the protective cover (3), and the upper shell (4) is buckled with the bottom shell (1).

2. The waterproof remote controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: A waterproof structure (31) is provided on a side of the waterproof ridge (30) facing the bottom shell (1), the waterproof structure (31) comprising a first waterproof rib (311), the first waterproof rib (311) being provided at the edge of the waterproof ridge (30), the first waterproof rib (311) enclosing a first sealing ring (3110), the first sealing ring (3110) being pressed against the groove wall of the waterproof groove (11).

3. The waterproof remote controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The waterproof structure (31) further comprises at least one second waterproof convex rib (312), wherein the at least one second waterproof convex rib (312) is provided on the waterproof convex edge (30) and is located on the inner side of the first waterproof convex rib (311), and the at least one second waterproof convex rib (312) and the first waterproof convex rib (311) enclose a second sealing ring (3120).

4. The waterproof remote controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control main board (2) comprises a circuit board (20), a plurality of buttons (21) and a plurality of display lights (22); the plurality of buttons (21) and the plurality of display lights (22) are arranged on the circuit board (20), and each of the buttons (21) and each of the display lights (22) are electrically connected to the circuit board (20); the protective cover (3) is correspondingly provided with a plurality of key positions (32) protruding upward, and each of the key positions (32) corresponds to a button (21).

5. The waterproof remote controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom shell (1) is formed with a plurality of connection columns (12), the upper shell (4) is correspondingly provided with a plurality of connection holes (43), each of the connection holes (43) corresponds to a connection column (12), and the edge of the control main board (2) is formed with a plurality of avoidance positions (23), each of the avoidance positions (23) corresponds to a connection column (12).

6. The waterproof remote controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective sleeve (3) is made of silicone material.

7. The waterproof remote controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective sleeve (3) is provided with at least one first positioning hole (33), a waterproof ring (331) is protrudingly provided along the circumferential surface of the first positioning hole (33), and the control main board (2) is correspondingly provided with two second positioning holes (24), each of the second positioning holes (24) corresponding to one of the first positioning holes (33).

8. The waterproof remote controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shell (4) comprises a fixing frame (41) and a protective sheet (42); the fixing frame (41) is covered on the protective sleeve (3); the upper shell (4) is connected to the bottom shell (1); and the protective sheet (42) is attached to the surface of the fixing frame (41).

9. The waterproof remote controller according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixing frame (41) comprises a frame body (411) and a pressing edge (412); the pressing edge (412) is arranged on the inner side of the frame body (411) along the circumferential direction; the edge of the protective sleeve (3) is recessed to form a groove (34); and the pressing edge (412) is pressed into the groove (34).

10. The waterproof remote controller according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also comprises a fixing member (5), the fixing member (5) covering the surface of the protective cover (3), the fixing member (5) being connected to the control main board (2), the fixing member (5) being provided with a plurality of display frames (51), each of the display frames (51) corresponding to a display light (22).

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