Computer accessory with waterproof structure
By designing a waterproof structure in computer accessories, using components such as expansion dock case, integrated circuit board, expansion interface and protective case, combined with technical means such as positioning grooves, sealing components, clamping components and friction pads, the problem of computer accessories being susceptible to water splashes is solved, achieving efficient waterproofing effect, and improving the safety of equipment use.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421802306.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing computer accessories are susceptible to water splashing when used, causing water to enter the dock, causing equipment damage and data loss.
A computer accessories with a waterproof structure were designed, using components such as expansion dock case, integrated circuit board, expansion interface and protective case. Effective protection of water is achieved through technical means such as positioning grooves, sealing components, clamping components and friction pads.
Effectively prevent external water from entering the expansion interface, improve the waterproof performance of the equipment, avoid equipment damage and data loss, and improve the safety of computer accessories.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of computer accessories, in particular to a computer accessory with a waterproof structure. Background Art
[0002] Computers, commonly known as computers, are modern intelligent electronic devices that can run according to programs and process massive amounts of data automatically and at high speed. Laptops, as small, portable personal computers, are also a type of computer. When using laptops for office work, expansion docks are often used. Expansion docks are external accessories designed specifically for laptops. By duplicating and expanding the ports of the laptop, the laptop can be conveniently connected to multiple accessories or external devices in one stop.
[0003] When using existing computer accessories, taking the expansion dock as an example, as an external accessory, it is usually placed on the side of the computer when in use. When the staff is working, they sometimes accidentally touch the cup or bottle near the expansion dock, causing liquid to splash, and the waterproof structure of the expansion dock interface is relatively simple, which poses a risk of water entering the expansion dock through the expansion interface. In serious cases, it may cause equipment damage and data loss, which is not conducive to the use of the computer. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a computer accessory with a waterproof structure to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a computer accessory with a waterproof structure, comprising an expansion dock housing, an integrated circuit board is installed inside the expansion dock housing, a plurality of expansion interfaces are arranged on one side of the integrated circuit board, the expansion interfaces are connected to the wiring terminals of the integrated circuit board through data lines, a positioning groove corresponding to the expansion interface is opened on one side of the inner wall of the expansion dock housing, the expansion interface is connected to the outside of the expansion dock housing through the positioning groove, a first protective shell is fixedly connected to the bottom of one side of the expansion dock housing, and further comprises:
[0006] A sealing component is arranged at the bottom of the first protective shell to prevent water from entering the expansion interface through the positioning groove, a second protective shell is hingedly connected to the top of one side of the first protective shell, a first convex block is fixedly connected to one side of the second protective shell, and a second cavity is opened inside the first convex block;
[0007] A clamping assembly is arranged inside the second cavity to limit the flipping of the second protective shell. One side of the first protective shell and one side of the second protective shell are fixedly connected with a water baffle plate. The sides of the two water baffle plates close to each other are symmetrically provided with multiple arc grooves.
[0008] Preferably, the sealing assembly includes a first sealing strip fixed to the bottom of the second protective shell, a sealing groove corresponding to the first sealing strip is opened on the top of the first protective shell, and the first sealing strip is located inside the sealing groove.
[0009] Preferably, a friction pad is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove, and the friction pad is made of rubber or silicone material.
[0010] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a latch column arranged inside the second cavity, a second protrusion is fixedly connected to one side of the expansion dock shell, a slot corresponding to the latch column is provided inside the second protrusion, one end of the latch column passes through the slot, a first cavity is provided on one side of the second cavity, the other end of the latch column passes through the first cavity and is fixedly connected to a push-pull block, an adjustment slot is provided on the top of the first cavity, the top of the push-pull block passes through the outside of the adjustment slot, a spring is coaxially provided on the periphery of the latch column, the end of the spring away from the slot is fixedly connected to a second limiting ring, the inner wall of the second limiting ring is slidably connected to the latch column, the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the first limiting ring, and the inner wall of the first limiting ring is connected to the latch column.
[0011] Preferably, a side of the second protective shell away from the water baffle is fixedly connected with an overlap, a second sealing strip is provided at the bottom of the overlap, and the second sealing strip is fixedly installed on the outside of the expansion dock shell.
[0012] Preferably, a wire harness is connected to one side of the integrated circuit board, and one end of the wire harness passes through the outside of the docking station housing and is fixedly connected to a data interface.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:
[0014] The utility model utilizes the expansion interface inside the positioning groove to quickly connect with the external device, and then combines the first protective shell and the second protective shell together through the snap-fit assembly, and the arc groove on the water retaining plate will limit the wiring harness of the external device. When external water splashes to the outside of the expansion dock shell, the sealing assembly can prevent external water from entering the expansion interface through the gap between the first protective shell and the second protective shell, and the friction pad does not hinder the wiring harness of the external device from entering the first protective shell, while preventing external water from entering from the gap between the arc groove and the wiring harness. The overlap and the second sealing strip further enhance the sealing performance and have a good waterproof effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a computer accessory with a waterproof structure provided by the utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the first protective shell structure provided by the utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second protective shell provided by the utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle;
[0019] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the water retaining plate structure provided by the utility model;
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping assembly provided by the utility model.
[0021] In the figure: 1. expansion dock housing; 2. integrated circuit board; 3. expansion interface; 4. positioning groove; 5. wire harness; 6. data interface; 7. first protective shell; 8. second protective shell; 9. water retaining plate; 10. arc groove; 11. friction pad; 12. sealing assembly; 121. first sealing strip; 122. sealing groove; 13. first protrusion; 14. locking assembly; 141. second protrusion; 142. slot; 143. first cavity; 144. latch column; 145. first limiting ring; 146. second limiting ring; 147. spring; 148. adjustment groove; 149. push-pull block; 15. overlap; 16. second sealing strip; 17. second cavity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0023] See also Figure 1-6 As shown, a computer accessory with a waterproof structure includes an expansion dock housing 1, an integrated circuit board 2 is installed inside the expansion dock housing 1, a plurality of expansion interfaces 3 are arranged on one side of the integrated circuit board 2, the expansion interfaces 3 are connected to the wiring terminals of the integrated circuit board 2 through data lines, a positioning groove 4 corresponding to the expansion interface 3 is opened on one side of the inner wall of the expansion dock housing 1, and the expansion interface 3 is connected to the outside of the expansion dock housing 1 through the positioning groove 4, as shown in FIG. Figure 3As shown, the main structure of the expansion dock is formed by setting an integrated circuit board 2 and an expansion interface 3. When in use, the expansion interface 3 is used to connect to the device to be expanded, and the integrated circuit board 2 then converts the signal connected to the computer into the signal required by the device connected to the expansion dock, thereby realizing the expansion of the device and the conversion of the interface; a first protective shell 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of one side of the expansion dock housing 1, and also includes: a sealing component 12 arranged at the bottom of the first protective shell 7 to prevent water from entering the expansion interface 3 through the positioning groove 4. By setting the sealing component 12, water that wants to enter the first protective shell 7 can be blocked, thereby improving the waterproof performance and preventing external water from entering the expansion interface 3. The expansion dock is damaged; a second protective shell 8 is hinged on the top of one side of the first protective shell 7, and a first protrusion 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the second protective shell 8, and a second cavity 17 is opened inside the first protrusion 13; a clamping assembly 14 is arranged inside the second cavity 17 to limit the flipping of the second protective shell 8. By setting the clamping assembly 14, the first protective shell 7 and the second protective shell 8 can be quickly combined, so that the expansion interface 3 is sealed and protected from the periphery; a water baffle 9 is fixedly connected to one side of the first protective shell 7 and one side of the second protective shell 8, and a plurality of arc grooves 10 are symmetrically opened on the sides of the two water baffles 9 close to each other, and the wiring harness of the external device can be limited by setting the arc groove 10.
[0024] The sealing assembly 12 includes a first sealing strip 121 fixed to the bottom of the second protective shell 8, and a sealing groove 122 corresponding to the first sealing strip 121 is opened on the top of the first protective shell 7. The first sealing strip 121 is located inside the sealing groove 122. Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, by providing the first sealing strip 121 and the sealing groove 122, the sealing performance between the first protective shell 7 and the second protective shell 8 can be improved to prevent external water from entering the expansion interface 3 through the gap between the first protective shell 7 and the second protective shell 8 and causing damage to the expansion dock.
[0025] A friction pad 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc groove 10. The friction pad 11 is made of rubber or silicone material. Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, by providing the friction pad 11, the friction force between the arc groove 10 and the outer skin of the wiring harness of the external device can be increased, so that the wiring harness is not easily loosened or damaged due to external pulling. Moreover, since it is made of rubber or silicone material, it is soft and will not scratch the outer skin of the wiring harness. Its good elasticity can prevent external water from entering through the gap between the arc groove 10 and the wiring harness, further enhancing the sealing performance.
[0026] The locking assembly 14 includes a latch column 144 arranged inside the second cavity 17, a second protrusion 141 is fixedly connected to one side of the expansion dock shell 1, a slot 142 corresponding to the latch column 144 is opened inside the second protrusion 141, one end of the latch column 144 passes through the inside of the slot 142, a first cavity 143 is opened on one side of the second cavity 17, the other end of the latch column 144 passes through the inside of the first cavity 143 and is fixedly connected to a push-pull block 149, an adjustment slot 148 is opened at the top of the first cavity 143, the top of the push-pull block 149 passes through the outside of the adjustment slot 148, a spring 147 is coaxially arranged on the periphery of the latch column 144, the end of the spring 147 away from the slot 142 is fixedly connected to a second limiting ring 146, the inner wall of the second limiting ring 146 is slidably connected to the latch column 144, the other end of the spring 147 is fixedly connected to the first limiting ring 145, and the inner wall of the first limiting ring 145 is connected to the latch column 144, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, in the initial state, the spring 147 drives the pin column 144 to enter the slot 142 through the first limiting ring 145. At this time, the second protective shell 8 is restricted and cannot be flipped. When the second protective shell 8 needs to be opened to adjust the expansion interface 3, the push-pull block 149 can be used to drive the pin column 144 to leave the slot 142. The spring 147 is compressed toward the second limiting ring 146 under pressure. At this time, the second protective shell 8 loses its restriction and can be flipped at will, which facilitates the use and adjustment of the expansion interface 3.
[0027] A side of the second protective shell 8 away from the water baffle 9 is fixedly connected with a lap edge 15, and a second sealing strip 16 is provided at the bottom of the lap edge 15. The second sealing strip 16 is fixedly installed on the outside of the expansion dock shell 1. Figure 3 , Figure 6 As shown, the second protective shell 8 will drive the overlap 15 to be tightly pressed onto the second sealing strip 16 on the outside of the expansion dock shell 1, thereby blocking the gap between the second protective shell 8 and the expansion dock shell 1. The sealing performance is further enhanced in conjunction with the sealing component 12 and the friction pad 11, and the waterproof effect is good.
[0028] One side of the integrated circuit board 2 is connected to a wire harness 5, one end of which passes through the outside of the docking station housing 1 and is fixedly connected to a data interface 6. Figure 3 As shown, the utility model can be quickly connected to a computer through a wire harness 5 and a data interface 6, so that the integrated circuit board 2 can convert the signal connected to the computer into the signal required by the device connected to the docking station.
[0029] Working principle: First, the staff uses the expansion interface 3 inside the positioning groove 4 to quickly connect with the external device, and then combines the first protective shell 7 and the second protective shell 8 together through the snap-fit assembly 14. The arc groove 10 on the water baffle 9 will limit the wiring harness of the external device. When external water splashes to the outside of the expansion dock shell 1, the sealing assembly 12 can prevent external water from entering the expansion interface 3 through the gap between the first protective shell 7 and the second protective shell 8, and the friction pad 11 does not hinder the external device wiring harness from entering the first protective shell 7, while preventing external water from entering from the gap between the arc groove 10 and the wiring harness. The overlap 15 and the second sealing strip 16 further enhance the sealing performance and have a good waterproof effect.
[0030] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.
[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A computer accessory with a waterproof structure, comprising a docking station housing (1), characterized in that: The expansion dock housing (1) has an integrated circuit board (2) installed inside, and a plurality of expansion interfaces (3) are arranged on one side of the integrated circuit board (2), and the expansion interfaces (3) are connected to the wiring terminals of the integrated circuit board (2) via data lines. A positioning groove (4) corresponding to the expansion interface (3) is opened on one side of the inner wall of the expansion dock housing (1), and the expansion interface (3) is connected to the outside of the expansion dock housing (1) via the positioning groove (4). A first protective shell (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom of one side of the expansion dock housing (1), and further comprises: A sealing component (12) is arranged at the bottom of the first protective shell (7) to prevent water from entering the interior of the expansion interface (3) through the positioning groove (4); a second protective shell (8) is hingedly connected to the top of one side of the first protective shell (7); a first convex block (13) is fixedly connected to one side of the second protective shell (8); and a second cavity (17) is provided inside the first convex block (13); A snap-fit assembly (14) is arranged inside the second cavity (17) and is used to limit the second protective shell (8) from turning over. A water baffle (9) is fixedly connected to one side of the first protective shell (7) and one side of the second protective shell (8). A plurality of arc grooves (10) are symmetrically provided on the sides of the two water baffles (9) that are close to each other.
2. The computer accessory with a waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing assembly (12) comprises a first sealing strip (121) fixed to the bottom of the second protective shell (8); a sealing groove (122) corresponding to the first sealing strip (121) is provided on the top of the first protective shell (7); and the first sealing strip (121) is located inside the sealing groove (122).
3. The computer accessory with a waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A friction pad (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove (10), and the friction pad (11) is made of rubber or silicone material.
4. The computer accessory with a waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly (14) includes a latch column (144) arranged inside the second cavity (17); a second protrusion (141) is fixedly connected to one side of the expansion dock housing (1); a slot (142) corresponding to the latch column (144) is provided inside the second protrusion (141); one end of the latch column (144) passes through the slot (142); a first cavity (143) is provided on one side of the second cavity (17); the other end of the latch column (144) passes through the first cavity (143) and is fixedly connected to a push-pull block (149); An adjustment slot (148) is provided at the top of the first cavity (143), and the top of the push-pull block (149) extends to the outside of the adjustment slot (148). A spring (147) is coaxially provided on the periphery of the latch column (144), and one end of the spring (147) away from the slot (142) is fixedly connected to a second limiting ring (146), and the inner wall of the second limiting ring (146) is slidably connected to the latch column (144). The other end of the spring (147) is fixedly connected to a first limiting ring (145), and the inner wall of the first limiting ring (145) is connected to the latch column (144).
5. The computer accessory with a waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A side of the second protective shell (8) away from the water baffle (9) is fixedly connected to a lap edge (15), a second sealing strip (16) is provided at the bottom of the lap edge (15), and the second sealing strip (16) is fixedly mounted on the outside of the expansion dock shell (1).
6. The computer accessory with a waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the integrated circuit board (2) is connected to a wire harness (5), and one end of the wire harness (5) penetrates the outside of the docking station housing (1) and is fixedly connected to a data interface (6).