Waterproof structure of data collector

The data collector's enhanced sealing and drainage features address the issue of water ingress, ensuring reliable operation and cost-effective protection against rainwater damage.

CN223110335UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15ANHUI TIANSHANG CLEAN ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422025748.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-20
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-20

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Technical Problem

Existing data collectors are prone to water ingress due to loose connections in their assembly, leading to potential damage from rainwater penetration.

Method used

A data collector design featuring a front and rear shell with a sloped inner ring and support plates that enhance sealing, combined with a protruding ring and drainage slots to expel water, ensuring effective water expulsion and improved sealing.

Benefits of technology

The design effectively prevents water ingress and ensures reliable operation by enhancing the sealing and drainage capabilities of the data collector, reducing maintenance costs and protecting internal components.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterproof structure of a data acquisition unit, which comprises a front shell and a rear shell which are oppositely provided with openings, and a notch is formed on the outer ring of a mutually matched and clamped joint surface of the front shell and the rear shell and is used for discharging rainwater downwards from two sides after the rainwater flows into the notch. According to the waterproof structure of the data collector, after the front shell and the rear shell are connected in an inserted mode, the protruding ring is inserted into the direct gap between the front shell and the lining plate to form double-face lap joint, the attaching area is increased, the sealing effect is improved, rainwater is prevented from entering the waterproof structure, in addition, the drainage groove is formed in the surface of the protruding ring, rainwater can be drained downwards from the drainage groove, and the waterproof structure is convenient to use. And sealing is formed through the self structure, so that the cost is low, and the production cost of an enterprise is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This patent application relates to the technical field of data collectors, and particularly to a waterproof structure for a data collector. Background Art

[0002] Data collectors have functions of implementing collection, automatic storage, instant display, instant feedback, automatic processing, and automatic transmission, which ensure the authenticity, validity, real-time nature, and usability of on-site data. Currently, the structural components of data collectors on the market are centrally arranged inside the instrument box of the data collector for convenient later unified maintenance. A receiving cavity is formed by docking two shells and assembling with a sealing ring and locking with bolts. However, after long-term use, the connection method of the docking structure has poor sealing, and rainwater seeps into the inside of the shell after rain, causing damage or damage to the internal components. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art, the purpose of this patent application is to provide a waterproof structure for a data collector to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A waterproof structure for a data collector includes a front shell and a rear shell with opposite open ends. An outer ring of the mating joint surface between the front shell and the rear shell forms a notch for draining rainwater downward from both sides when rainwater flows in.

[0006] Preferably, an inner lining plate extending outward and arranged circumferentially is connected to the inner wall of the front shell opposite to the open end. A plurality of support plates for supporting the inner lining plate are connected between the inner circumferential side wall of the front shell and the side wall adjacent to the inner lining plate, and the support plates are located inside the front shell.

[0007] Preferably, a convex ring with a thickness less than that of the rear shell is integrally connected to the outer edge of the rear shell, and the inner side wall of the convex ring is flush with the inner wall of the rear shell. Drainage grooves are provided at the upper end and both outer sides of the convex ring. When the front shell and the rear shell are mutually plugged and matched, the convex ring is inserted into the gap between the inner lining plate and the front shell and abuts against the support plates.

[0008] Preferably, the distance from the outer side of the support plate to the edge of the front shell is the same as the distance from the edge of the convex ring to the drainage groove.

[0009] Preferably, the plurality of support plates are arranged at equal distances.

[0010] Preferably, a sealing ring is provided at the abutting position between the convex ring and the support plate to strengthen the sealing performance between the front shell and the rear shell.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of locking columns are connected to the inner wall of the front housing, and threaded sleeves corresponding to the locking columns one by one are inserted through the side wall of the rear housing. After the rear housing and the front housing are engaged with each other, bolts are passed through the threaded sleeves and screwed into the locking columns to lock and fix the two.

[0012] Preferably, a groove that is matingly inserted with the end of the locking column is provided on one side of the threaded sleeve close to the locking column.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: For the waterproof structure of this data collector, after the front housing and the rear housing are inserted, the convex ring is inserted into the gap between the front housing and the inner lining plate to form a double-sided lap joint, increasing the bonding area, thereby improving the sealing effect and preventing rainwater from entering. In addition, drainage grooves are provided on the surface of the convex ring to facilitate the downward discharge of rainwater from the drainage grooves, preventing rainwater from staying for a long time and infiltrating into the inner cavity of the housing. A seal is formed through its own structure, with low cost, reducing the production cost of enterprises. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the front housing of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the rear housing of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of part A in.

[0018] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings: Front housing 1, Locking column 11, Inner lining plate 12, Support plate 13, Rear housing 2, Threaded sleeve 21, Convex ring 22, Drainage groove 221. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0019] The following specifically illustrates the implementation manners of this patent application through specific examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand the other advantages and effects of this patent application from the content disclosed in this specification. This patent application can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementation manners. Various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this patent application. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0020] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , the present utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0021] A waterproof structure of a data collector, as Figures 1-3As shown in the figure, it includes a front housing 1 and a rear housing 2. One end of the front housing 1 and the rear housing 2 facing each other is open, and the two are cooperatively inserted into each other to form a chamber inside. A notch is formed on the outer ring of the joint surface where the front housing 1 and the rear housing 2 are cooperatively engaged, so that when rainwater flows in, it can be discharged downward from both sides.

[0022] A number of locking columns 11 are connected to the inner wall of the front housing 1. Specifically, the number of locking columns 11 is four, and they are distributed in a matrix on the inner cavity side wall of the front housing 1. Threaded sleeves 21 corresponding to the locking columns 11 one by one are inserted through the side wall of the rear housing 2. After the rear housing 2 and the front housing 1 are engaged with each other, bolts are passed through the threaded sleeves 21 and screwed into the locking columns 11 to lock and fix the two. A groove matching the end of the locking column 11 is provided on one side of the threaded sleeve 21 close to the locking column 11 to facilitate alignment during installation and improve the installation speed.

[0023] Among them, as Figure 2 shown, a lining plate 12 extending outward at one end is provided inside the front housing 1. The lining plate 12 has a circumferential structure parallel to the circumferential side wall of the open part of the front housing 1, and the lining plate 12 is connected to the inner wall opposite to the open part of the front housing 1. A number of support plates 13 for supporting the lining plate 12 are connected between the inner ring side wall of the front housing 1 and the side wall adjacent to the lining plate 12, and the support plates 13 are located inside the front housing 1. The number of support plates 13 is arranged at equal distances.

[0024] Refer to Figure 3 , a convex ring 22 with a thickness smaller than that of the rear housing 2 is integrally connected to the outer edge of the rear housing 2, and the inner side wall of the convex ring 22 is flush with the inner wall of the rear housing 2. Drainage grooves 221 communicating with each other are provided at the upper end and both outer sides of the convex ring 22. As Figure 4 shown, when the front housing 1 and the rear housing 2 are cooperatively inserted into each other, the convex ring 22 is inserted into the gap between the lining plate 12 and the front housing 1 and abuts against the support plate 13. During installation, the front housing 1 and the rear housing 2 are inserted, and the convex ring 22 is inserted into the gap between the front housing 1 and the lining plate 12 to form a double-sided lap joint, increasing the bonding area, thereby improving the sealing effect and preventing rainwater from entering. The distance from the outer side of the support plate 13 to the edge of the front housing 1 is the same as the distance from the edge of the convex ring 22 to the drainage groove 221. After the front housing 1 and the rear housing 2 are inserted, the drainage groove 221 is located between the front housing 1 and the rear housing 2, which is conducive to drainage and prevents rainwater from staying for a long time and soaking into the inner cavity of the housing. A sealing ring is provided at the abutting position between the convex ring 22 and the support plate 13 to strengthen the sealing between the front housing 1 and the rear housing 2.

[0025] It should be noted that the drainage groove 221 on the top surface of the convex ring 22 should be provided with a slope slanting downward from the middle to both sides so that rainwater can slide down along the slope.

[0026] In addition, a number of lead holes are provided on the lower end surface of the rear housing 2 to facilitate the threading of the wire harness.

[0027] The waterproof structure of this data collector forms a seal through its own structure, with low cost, reducing the production cost of enterprises.

[0028] The above embodiments are only illustrative of the principles and effects of this patent application, rather than used to limit this patent application. Any person familiar with this technology can make modifications or changes to the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this patent application. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed in this patent application should still be covered by the claims of this patent application.

Claims

1. A waterproof structure of a data collector, characterized in that: It includes a front housing (1) and a rear housing (2) which are oppositely arranged and open. The outer ring of the joint surface where the front housing (1) and the rear housing (2) are mutually engaged and clamped forms a notch for draining downward from both sides when rainwater flows in.

2. The waterproof structure of the data collector according to claim 1, characterized in that An inner lining plate (12) which extends outward and is arranged circumferentially is connected to the inner wall of the front housing (1) opposite to the opening. A plurality of support plates (13) for supporting the inner lining plate (12) are connected between the inner side wall of the inner ring of the front housing (1) and the side wall adjacent to the inner lining plate (12), and the support plates (13) are located inside the front housing (1).

3. The waterproof structure of the data collector according to claim 2, wherein, A convex ring (22) with a thickness less than that of the rear housing (2) is integrally connected to the outer edge of the rear housing (2), and the inner side wall of the convex ring (22) is flush with the inner wall of the rear housing (2). Drainage grooves (221) are provided at the upper end and both outer sides of the convex ring (22) and are communicated. When the front housing (1) and the rear housing (2) are mutually engaged and inserted, the convex ring (22) is inserted into the gap between the inner lining plate (12) and the front housing (1) and abuts against the support plates (13).

4. The waterproof structure of the data collector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The distance from the outer side of the support plate (13) to the edge of the front housing (1) is the same as the distance from the edge of the convex ring (22) to the drainage groove (221).

5. The waterproof structure of the data collector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The plurality of support plates (13) are arranged at equal distances.

6. The waterproof structure of the data collector according to claim 3, wherein, A sealing ring is provided at the place where the convex ring (22) abuts against the support plates (13) to strengthen the sealing performance between the front housing (1) and the rear housing (2).

7. The waterproof structure of the data collector according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of locking columns (11) are connected to the inner wall of the front housing (1), and threaded sleeves (21) corresponding to the locking columns (11) one by one are inserted through the side walls of the rear housing (2). After the rear housing (2) and the front housing (1) are mutually engaged, the two are locked and fixed by screwing bolts through the threaded sleeves (21) and into the locking columns (11).

8. The waterproof structure of the data collector according to claim 7, characterized in that, A groove which is matched and inserted with the end of the locking column (11) is provided on one side of the threaded sleeve (21) close to the locking column (11).