Printer and waterproof structure thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses a printer and a waterproof structure thereof, the waterproof structure comprises a middle frame and a base, the middle frame is provided with a first water drop flow guide structure, the base is provided with a second water drop flow guide structure, the first water drop flow guide structure can guide water drops to the base, and the water drops are guided out of the printer through the second water drop flow guide structure. According to the waterproof structure, the first water drop flow guide structure and the second water drop flow guide structure are arranged on the middle frame and the base, water drops on the middle frame and the base can be guided out of the printer through the first water drop flow guide structure and the second water drop flow guide structure, the water drops can be effectively prevented from flowing on a PCB in the printer, and the electronic moisture-proof effect in the printer is improved; the service life of the printer is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of printers, in particular to a printer and a waterproof structure thereof. Background Art

[0002] A printer generally consists of a base, a middle frame, and a top cover. During use, the printer is affected by the operating temperature and the ambient temperature and humidity. Water droplets are prone to form inside the printer, causing the inside of the printer to be in a humid environment. Once the water droplets condense to a certain size, they will flow or drip everywhere, and may even flow or drip onto the PCB board, causing damage to electronic components and shortening the printer's service life. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a waterproof structure for a printer, which can effectively prevent water droplets from flowing onto the PCB board inside the printer, improve the moisture-proof effect of the electronics inside the printer, and extend the service life of the printer.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: a waterproof structure of a printer, including a middle frame and a base, the middle frame is provided with a first water droplet guide structure, and the base is provided with a second water droplet guide structure. The first water droplet guide structure can guide water droplets to the base, and the water droplets are guided out of the printer through the second water droplet guide structure.

[0005] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effect of the present invention is that: the waterproof structure is provided with a first water droplet guide structure and a second water droplet guide structure on the middle frame and the base, and the water droplets on the middle frame and the base can be guided out of the printer through the first water droplet guide structure and the second water droplet guide structure, which can effectively prevent water droplets from flowing onto the PCB board inside the printer, improve the moisture-proof effect of the electronics inside the printer, and extend the service life of the printer.

[0006] The waterproof structure of the above-mentioned printer, the first water bead guide structure includes a first water bead guide hole and a water bead guide column, the water bead guide column is located at the bottom of the first water bead guide hole, and the first water bead guide structure guides the water droplets to the base through the first water bead guide hole and the water bead guide column in sequence.

[0007] In the waterproof structure of the above-mentioned printer, the outer periphery of the water droplet drainage column is provided with a drainage groove extending in the axial direction.

[0008] In the waterproof structure of the above-mentioned printer, a plurality of drainage grooves are distributed along the circumference of the water droplet drainage column.

[0009] In the waterproof structure of the above-mentioned printer, the first water bead guide structure further includes a water bead guide groove, and the water bead guide groove is connected to the water bead drainage column through the first water bead guide hole.

[0010] In the waterproof structure of the above-mentioned printer, the second water bead guide structure includes a second water bead guide hole, and the second water bead guide hole is used to guide the water droplets on the base out of the printer.

[0011] In the waterproof structure of the above-mentioned printer, a plurality of the second water bead guide holes are provided.

[0012] In the waterproof structure of the above-mentioned printer, a plurality of the first water bead guide holes and a plurality of the water bead drainage columns are provided.

[0013] The utility model also discloses a printer, comprising the above-mentioned waterproof structure, which at least has all the beneficial effects that can be brought about by the above-mentioned waterproof structure.

[0014] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the waterproof structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the middle frame of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a base according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Description of the accompanying drawings: 100 middle frame, 110 first water droplet diversion hole, 120 water droplet diversion column, 130 water droplet diversion groove, 200 base, 210 second water droplet diversion hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Figures 1 to 3 An embodiment of the present invention provides a waterproof structure for a printer, comprising a middle frame 100 and a base 200. The middle frame 100 is provided with a first water bead guide structure, and the base 200 is provided with a second water bead guide structure. The first water bead guide structure can guide water droplets to the base 200, and the second water bead guide structure can guide the water droplets out of the printer. This waterproof structure is provided with the first and second water bead guide structures on the middle frame 100 and the base 200. The first and second water bead guide structures can guide water droplets on the middle frame 100 and the base 200 out of the printer, effectively preventing water droplets from flowing onto the PCB inside the printer, improving the moisture-proof effect of the printer's electronics, and extending the printer's service life.

[0020] Furthermore, the first water bead diversion structure includes a water bead diversion groove 130, a first water bead diversion hole 110 and a water bead diversion column 120. The water bead diversion groove 130 is connected to the water bead diversion column 120 through the first water bead diversion hole 110. The water bead diversion column 120 is located at the bottom of the first water bead diversion hole 110. The first water bead diversion structure sequentially guides water droplets to the base 200 through the water bead diversion groove 130, the first water bead diversion hole 110 and the water bead diversion column 120. Figure 1 The cross-sectional view is not a straight cross-sectional view, but corresponds to Figure 2 The cross section is taken at the positions of the three first water bead guide holes 110. Furthermore, the outer periphery of the water bead guide column 120 is provided with a drainage groove extending along the axial direction to make the water bead guide smoother. Furthermore, multiple drainage grooves are distributed along the circumference of the water bead guide column 120.

[0021] Furthermore, the second water bead diversion structure includes a second water bead diversion hole 210, which is used to guide water droplets on the base 200 out of the printer. Furthermore, multiple first water bead diversion holes 110 and water bead diversion columns 120 are provided, and multiple water bead diversion grooves 130 and second water bead diversion holes 210 can also be provided to provide multiple drainage locations within the printer and improve moisture-proofing. Furthermore, a diversion groove can also be provided on the base 200, or the existing structure of the middle frame 100 and base 200 can be utilized to divert water droplets to the first and second water bead diversion structures and then out of the printer.

[0022] An embodiment of the present utility model further discloses a printer, comprising the above-mentioned waterproof structure, which at least has all the beneficial effects that can be brought about by the above-mentioned waterproof structure.

[0023] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, if there are any descriptions of directions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., the directions or positional relationships indicated are all based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed or operated in a specific direction, and cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "more" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. If there are descriptions of "first," "second," and so on, these are used solely to distinguish technical features and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0026] The above-mentioned embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and replacements made by technicians in this field on the basis of the present invention fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A waterproof structure for a printer, characterized in that: The printer comprises a middle frame (100) and a base (200), wherein the middle frame (100) is provided with a first water bead guide structure, and the base (200) is provided with a second water bead guide structure, wherein the first water bead guide structure can guide water bead to the base (200), and the second water bead guide structure can guide the water bead out of the printer; The first water bead diversion structure comprises a first water bead diversion hole (110) and a water bead diversion column (120), wherein the water bead diversion column (120) is located at the bottom of the first water bead diversion hole (110), and the first water bead diversion structure sequentially diverts water bead onto the base (200) through the first water bead diversion hole (110) and the water bead diversion column (120); The second water bead guide structure comprises a second water bead guide hole (210), and the second water bead guide hole (210) is used to guide the water drops on the base (200) out of the printer.

2. The waterproof structure of the printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the water droplet drainage column (120) is provided with a drainage groove extending in the axial direction.

3. The waterproof structure of the printer according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are a plurality of drainage grooves distributed along the circumference of the water droplet drainage column (120).

4. The waterproof structure of a printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first water bead guide structure further comprises a water bead guide groove (130), and the water bead guide groove (130) is connected to the water bead guide column (120) through the first water bead guide hole (110).

5. The waterproof structure of a printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the second water bead guide holes (210) are provided.

6. The waterproof structure of a printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the first water bead guide holes (110) and a plurality of the water bead drainage columns (120) are provided.

7. A printer, characterized in that: The waterproof structure comprises the waterproof structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

Images