Nixie tube with pin protection

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of nixie tubes, in particular to a nixie tube with pin protection, which comprises a shell, a plurality of display units arranged in the shell and a pin group arranged in the shell and connected with each display unit, a folding part is further arranged between the main shell and the protective shell, and the protective shell can be folded or unfolded along the folding part. The nixie tube provided by the utility model can protect the pins, effectively prevents the pins of the nixie tube from being damaged in the transportation or storage process, and is economical and practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of digital tubes, in particular to a digital tube with pin protection. Background Art

[0002] In the field of electronic display technology, digital tubes, as widely used digital and symbol display components, play a crucial role and are widely applied in multiple fields such as household appliances, instrumentation, outdoor advertising, and industrial control. It consists of multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light-emitting elements such as cathode ray tubes coated with phosphor powder, and is usually arranged in segments that can form the shape of numbers.

[0003] Digital tubes are usually designed with multiple slender pins for connecting to an external circuit board to achieve the transmission of electrical signals and power supply. Due to their structural characteristics, these pins are relatively fragile and are prone to bending, breaking, or deforming when being handled, stacked, or subjected to external pressure. The damage of the pins not only directly affects the electrical connection reliability of the digital tube, resulting in display failures. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] To solve the problems in the above background art, the utility model provides a digital tube with pin protection.

[0005] The solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: a digital tube with pin protection, which includes a housing, several display units arranged in the housing, and a pin group arranged in the housing and connected to each display unit. The housing includes a main housing and a protection housing for protecting the pins. A folding part is also provided between the main housing and the protection housing, and the protection housing can be folded or unfolded along the folding part.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the protection housing can cover the pins to avoid exposure, effectively isolating the physical damage of the external environment to the pins. And when it is necessary to weld and install the pin group, the protection housing can be folded along the folding part to expose the pins for welding.

[0007] Furthermore, anti-slip patterns are provided on the outer surface of the protection housing, and the anti-slip patterns are arranged on the outer wall of the protection housing.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the friction is increased, which is convenient for folding or unfolding the protection housing.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner diameter of the protection housing is at least 0.2 to 0.5 millimeters larger than the outer diameter of the main housing.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the size difference can ensure that the protection housing can cover the main housing when folded, and only a small gap is left to achieve a fixing effect.

[0011] Further, the folding part is made of flexible material.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the flexible material can ensure that the protective housing is more smooth when folded or unfolded.

[0013] Further, an epoxy resin primer layer for sealing is provided inside the main housing.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the internal gap of the main housing can be filled to form a sealed environment, preventing moisture and dust from entering, and protecting the internal circuit and LED lamp beads from environmental erosion.

[0015] Further, a protective film is attached to the display unit.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, damage to the surface of the display unit caused by external force scratching can be prevented.

[0017] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: by adding a protective housing at the lower end of the main housing, the bottom pin group can be covered and protected, effectively preventing the pins from breaking due to accidental touch during transportation or storage; and a folding part is also provided between the main housing and the protective housing, which can ensure that when the digital tube needs to be used, the protective housing can be turned up and folded to expose the pin group for welding, which is simple, convenient, economical and practical.

[0018] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present utility model. In order to be able to understand the technical means of the present utility model more clearly, it can be implemented according to the content of the specification. And in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present utility model more obvious and understandable, the following specific preferred embodiments are given and described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings as follows. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a bottom view of this embodiment.

[0021] In the figure: 1. Outer shell; 11. Main housing; 12. Protective housing; 13. Folding part; 2. Display unit; 3. Pin group; 4. Anti-slip pattern; 5. Protective film; 6. Epoxy resin primer layer. Detailed Embodiment

[0022] In order to make the content of the present utility model easier to be clearly understood, the present utility model will be further described below according to specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] It should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc. used in this article is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as a limitation to the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0024] Unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected", and "connected" shall 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; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood through specific circumstances.

[0025] As Figures 1 to 2 shown, a digital tube with pin protection includes a housing 1, a plurality of display units 2 provided in the housing 1, and a pin group 3 provided in the housing 1 and connected to each display unit 2. The housing 1 of this embodiment includes a main housing 11 and a protection housing 12 for protecting the pins. A folding part 13 is also provided between the main housing 11 and the protection housing 12, and the protection housing 12 can be folded or unfolded along the folding part 13.

[0026] The main housing 11 of this embodiment is made of high-strength material and ensures that the pin group 3 can extend out. The protection housing 12 connected to the lower end of the main housing 11 is made of wear-resistant material, which can ensure the stability of long-term use and can cover the pins to avoid exposure, effectively isolating the physical damage of the external environment to the pins. And the folding part 13 is made of flexible silica gel. The flexible material can ensure that the protection housing 12 is more smooth when folding or unfolding. When it is necessary to weld and install the pin group 3, the protection housing 12 can be folded along the folding part 13 and covered on the main housing 11 to expose the pins for welding.

[0027] As Figure 1 shown, anti-slip patterns 4 are provided on the outer surface of the protection housing 12 of this embodiment. The anti-slip patterns 4 are arranged on the outer walls on both sides of the protection housing 12, which can increase the friction between the fingers and the side wall of the protection housing 12, facilitating the folding or unfolding of the protection housing 12. And the inner diameter of the protection housing 12 is at least 0.2 to 0.5 millimeters larger than the outer diameter of the main housing 11, ensuring that the protection housing 12 can be folded upward to cover the main housing 11 and ensuring that the protection housing 12 can fit tightly on the main housing 11 in the retracted and folded state, effectively preventing the penetration of external dust and moisture.

[0028] AsFigure 2 As shown, an epoxy resin primer layer 6 for sealing is provided inside the main housing 11 of this embodiment. The epoxy resin primer layer 6 can effectively fill the internal voids of the main housing 11 to form a sealed environment, preventing moisture and dust from entering, and protecting the internal circuit and LED lamp beads from environmental erosion.

[0029] As Figure 1 shown, a protective film 5 is pasted on the display unit 2 of this embodiment. The protective film 5 made of a transparent material can prevent damage to the surface of the display unit 2 caused by external force scratching.

[0030] In summary, the beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: By adding a protective housing 12 at the bottom of the main housing 11 in this embodiment, the bottom pin group 3 of the digital tube can be protected, significantly reducing the risk of pin damage caused by accidental collision or improper contact during transportation and storage; and a folding part 13 is also provided between the main housing 11 and the protective housing 12, and the inner diameter of the protective housing 12 is larger than the inner diameter of the main housing 11, which can ensure that when the digital tube needs to be used, the protective housing 12 can be turned up and folded to expose the pin group 3 for welding, with simple operation and economic practicality.

[0031] The above-described embodiments are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the protection scope of the present invention cannot be limited thereby. Any non-substantial changes and modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A digital tube with pin protection, comprising a housing, a plurality of display units arranged in the housing, and a pin group arranged in the housing and connected to each display unit, characterized in that, The housing includes a main housing and a protective housing for protecting the pins. A folding portion is further provided between the main housing and the protective housing, and the protective housing can be folded or unfolded along the folding portion.

2. The digital tube with pin protection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the protective housing is provided with anti-slip patterns, and the anti-slip patterns are arranged on the outer wall of the protective housing.

3. A digital tube with pin protection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the protective housing is at least 0.2 to 0.5 millimeters larger than the outer diameter of the main housing.

4. A digital tube with pin protection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The folding portion is made of a flexible material.

5. A digital tube with pin protection according to claim 1, characterized in that, An epoxy resin primer layer for sealing is provided in the main housing.

6. The digital tube with pin protection according to claim 1, wherein A protective film is attached to the display unit.

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