Waterproof structure and electronic rearview mirror

Through the combined structure of waterproof glue pads and installation studs, the problem of insufficient waterproof performance of electronic rearview mirrors is solved, and effective waterproof protection is achieved to prevent water from entering the inside of the shell and damaging the circuit.

CN223290800UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-02LIUZHOU HANGSHENG TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422188077.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-09-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-06

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Technical Problem

The existing electronic rearview mirrors are insufficient in waterproofing, and rainwater is prone to entering the circuit and causing damage.

Method used

The waterproof glue pad and installation stud is adopted. The waterproof glue pad is close to the surface of the car, and the installation stud is fixedly connected to prevent water from penetrating through the gap, and the wire is stored through the wiring harness tube to enhance waterproof performance.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent water from entering the inside of the shell, protect the circuit, improve waterproof performance, and avoid circuit damage.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterproof structure and an electronic rearview mirror. The waterproof structure comprises a shell, a waterproof rubber mat and an installation stud. The shell is provided with a mounting surface, the mounting surface is provided with a first wire passing hole communicated with an inner cavity of the shell, and the mounting surface is provided with a first mounting hole communicated with the inner cavity of the shell. The waterproof rubber mat is provided with a second wire passing hole and a second installation hole, one side of the waterproof rubber mat is tightly attached to the installation face, the first wire passing hole is aligned with the second wire passing hole, the first installation hole is aligned with the second installation hole, and the other side of the waterproof rubber mat is used for being tightly attached to the surface of an automobile. The mounting stud penetrates through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole at the same time, is fixedly connected with the shell and is used for being fixedly mounted on an automobile. The waterproof rubber mat can prevent water from permeating into the shell from a gap between the waterproof rubber mat and the surface of the automobile and a gap between the waterproof rubber mat and the mounting surface. The waterproof structure is high in waterproof performance, and water is prevented from entering the shell to damage a circuit.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic rearview mirrors, in particular to a waterproof structure and an electronic rearview mirror. Background Art

[0002] Electronic rearview mirrors are increasingly being used in cars to replace traditional exterior mirrors. Their compact size reduces wind resistance and can feed the exterior image onto a screen inside the vehicle, eliminating the need for drivers to distract themselves by looking in the mirror. However, due to the presence of electronic circuitry, electronic rearview mirrors have higher waterproofing requirements than traditional mirrors. Rainwater must be prevented from entering the electronic rearview mirror and damaging the circuitry. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent. To this end, the present invention proposes a waterproof structure and an electronic rearview mirror.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a waterproof structure, comprising:

[0005] A housing, the housing having a mounting surface, the mounting surface being provided with a first wire-passing hole communicating with an inner cavity of the housing, and the mounting surface being provided with a first mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity of the housing;

[0006] A waterproof rubber pad, the waterproof rubber pad having a second wire-passing hole and a second mounting hole, one side of the waterproof rubber pad being closely attached to the mounting surface, the first wire-passing hole being aligned with the second wire-passing hole, the first mounting hole being aligned with the second mounting hole, and the other side of the waterproof rubber pad being used to be closely attached to the surface of the vehicle;

[0007] The mounting stud is simultaneously passed through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole, the mounting stud is fixedly connected to the housing, and the mounting stud is used for fixed installation on the car.

[0008] The waterproof structure according to the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following technical effects: when the waterproof structure needs to be installed on a car, the side of the waterproof rubber pad away from the mounting surface is pressed against the surface of the car. The waterproof rubber pad can prevent water from penetrating into the second wire hole and the second mounting hole through the gap between the waterproof rubber pad and the car surface, and can also prevent water from penetrating into the first wire hole and the first mounting hole through the gap between the waterproof rubber pad and the mounting surface. The waterproof structure is fixedly connected to the car by installing studs so that it is relatively fixed to the car. The waterproof structure has strong waterproof performance, preventing water from entering the interior of the housing and damaging the circuit.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the waterproof structure further includes a wire harness tube, which is passed through the first wire hole and is used to accommodate wires.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first annular groove is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the wiring harness tube, and the hole wall of the first wire passing hole is clamped in the first annular groove.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple mounting studs, and the multiple first mounting holes, the multiple second mounting holes, and the multiple mounting studs correspond one to one.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting stud is interference fit with the first mounting hole.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the waterproof structure also includes a waterproof rubber ring, the outer peripheral wall of the waterproof rubber ring is provided with a second annular groove, the waterproof rubber ring is arranged at the first mounting hole, and the hole wall of the first mounting hole is clamped in the second annular groove.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first waterproof ring is provided on both sides of the waterproof rubber pad, and the first waterproof ring surrounds the second wire hole.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second waterproof ring is provided on both sides of the waterproof rubber pad, and the second waterproof ring surrounds the second mounting hole.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the shell includes a front shell and a rear shell, the front shell and the rear shell are detachably connected, and a side of the rear shell away from the front shell is the mounting surface.

[0017] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides an electronic rearview mirror, comprising a waterproof structure according to the embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention.

[0018] The electronic rearview mirror according to the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following technical effects: the electronic rearview mirror adopts the waterproof structure, and when the waterproof structure needs to be installed on the car, the side of the waterproof rubber pad away from the installation surface is pressed against the surface of the car. The waterproof rubber pad can prevent water from penetrating into the second wire hole and the second mounting hole through the gap between the waterproof rubber pad and the car surface, and can prevent water from penetrating into the first wire hole and the first mounting hole through the gap between the waterproof rubber pad and the installation surface. The waterproof structure is fixedly connected to the car by installing studs so that it is relatively fixed to the car. The waterproof structure has strong waterproof performance, which prevents water from entering the interior of the shell and damaging the circuit.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the waterproof structure of some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the waterproof structure of some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the waterproof structure of some embodiments of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure Number:

[0025] Housing 100, mounting surface 110, first wire hole 120, first mounting hole 130, front housing 140, rear housing 150;

[0026] Waterproof rubber pad 200, second wire hole 210, second mounting hole 220, first waterproof ring 230, second waterproof ring 240;

[0027] Install the stud 300 , the harness tube 310 , the first annular groove 320 , the waterproof rubber ring 330 , and the second annular groove 340 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present invention. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations 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 orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "many" means more than two, "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. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and is not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0031] 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.

[0032] The following is a further description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figures 1 to 3 The waterproof structure includes a shell 100, a waterproof rubber pad 200 and a mounting stud 300. The outer side of the shell 100 has a mounting surface 110, and the mounting surface 110 is provided with a first wire hole 120 connected to the inner cavity of the shell 100. The mounting surface 110 is provided with a first mounting hole 130 connected to the inner cavity of the shell 100. The waterproof rubber pad 200 is provided with a second wire hole 210 and a second mounting hole 220. One side of the waterproof rubber pad 200 is tightly attached to the mounting surface 110, the first wire hole 120 is aligned with the second wire hole 210, and the first mounting hole 130 is aligned with the second mounting hole 220. The other side of the waterproof rubber pad 200 is used to be tightly attached to the surface of the car. The mounting stud 300 is simultaneously passed through the first mounting hole 130 and the second mounting hole 220. The mounting stud 300 is fixedly connected to the shell 100 and is used to be fixedly installed on the car.

[0034] It is understandable that when the waterproof structure needs to be installed on a car, the side of the waterproof rubber pad 200 away from the mounting surface 110 is pressed against the surface of the car, and one end of the mounting stud 300 is passed through and fixedly connected to the car to fix the waterproof structure relative to the car. The waterproof rubber pad 200 is elastic, and the side of the waterproof rubber pad 200 that is pressed against the car surface is pressed tightly. The waterproof rubber pad 200 can prevent water from penetrating into the second wire hole 210 and the second mounting hole 220 through the gap between the waterproof rubber pad 200 and the car surface. The side of the waterproof rubber pad 200 that is pressed against the mounting surface 110 is pressed tightly. The waterproof rubber pad 200 can also prevent water from penetrating into the first wire hole 120 and the first mounting hole 130 through the gap between the waterproof rubber pad 200 and the mounting surface 110. The waterproof structure has strong waterproof performance, preventing water from entering the interior of the housing 100 and damaging the circuit.

[0035] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The waterproof structure also includes a wire harness tube 310, which is passed through the first wire hole 120. The wire harness tube 310 is used to store wires. The wire harness tube 310 can collect multiple wires together to avoid the wires being scattered.

[0036] Preferably, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The outer wall of the wiring harness tube 310 is provided with a first annular groove 320, and the hole wall of the first wire hole 120 is clamped in the first annular groove 320, that is, the hole wall of the first wire hole 120 is inserted into the first annular groove 320, so that the wiring harness tube 310 is installed on the housing 100, and the first annular groove 320 can enhance the waterproof performance.

[0037] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The mounting studs 300 have a plurality of first mounting holes 130, second mounting holes 220, and mounting studs 300. The plurality of mounting studs 300 can enhance the connection stability between the waterproof structure and the vehicle. Preferably, the mounting studs 300 are interference-fitted with the first mounting holes 130 to securely connect the mounting studs 300 to the housing 100.

[0038] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The waterproof structure also includes a waterproof rubber ring 330. The outer wall of the waterproof rubber ring 330 is provided with a second annular groove 340. The waterproof rubber ring 330 is provided at the first mounting hole 130. The hole wall of the first mounting hole 130 is clamped in the second annular groove 340, that is, the hole wall of the first mounting hole 130 is inserted into the second annular groove 340. The waterproof rubber ring 330 can further enhance the waterproof performance and prevent water from penetrating into the first mounting hole 130 from the gap between the waterproof rubber pad 200 and the mounting surface 110.

[0039] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The waterproof rubber pad 200 is provided with a first waterproof ring 230 on both sides, that is, the side of the waterproof rubber pad 200 that is in close contact with the mounting surface and the side that is in close contact with the vehicle surface are both provided with a first waterproof ring 230. The surface of the waterproof rubber pad 200 is raised to form the first waterproof ring 230. The first waterproof ring 230 is annular and surrounds the second cable hole 210. The waterproof rubber pad 200 and the first waterproof ring 230 are integrally injection-molded. The first waterproof ring 230 can enhance waterproof performance. The first waterproof ring 230 on the side that is in close contact with the vehicle surface can prevent water from penetrating into the second cable hole 210 through the gap between the waterproof rubber pad 200 and the vehicle surface. The first waterproof ring 230 on the side closer to the mounting surface 110 can be in close contact with the mounting surface 110 and surround the first cable hole 120, preventing water from penetrating into the first cable hole 120 through the gap between the waterproof rubber pad 200 and the mounting surface 110.

[0040] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3The waterproof pad 200 is provided with a second waterproof ring 240 on both sides, namely, on the side of the waterproof pad 200 that abuts the mounting surface and on the side that abuts the vehicle surface. The second waterproof ring 240 is formed by a raised surface of the waterproof pad 200. The second waterproof ring 240 is annular and surrounds the second mounting hole 220. The waterproof pad 200 and the second waterproof ring 240 are integrally injection-molded. The second waterproof ring 240 enhances waterproof performance. The second waterproof ring 240 on the side abutting the vehicle surface prevents water from penetrating into the second mounting hole 220 through the gap between the waterproof pad 200 and the vehicle surface. The second waterproof ring 240 on the side closer to the mounting surface 110 abuts the mounting surface 110 and surrounds the first mounting hole 130, preventing water from penetrating into the first mounting hole 130 through the gap between the waterproof pad 200 and the mounting surface 110.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The housing 100 includes a front housing 140 and a rear housing 150 . The front housing 140 and the rear housing 150 are detachably connected by bolts. A side of the rear housing 150 away from the front housing 140 is a mounting surface 110 .

[0042] Throughout this specification, references to the term "some embodiments" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of these terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0043] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A waterproof structure, characterized in that: include: A housing (100), the housing (100) having a mounting surface (110), the mounting surface (110) being provided with a first wire hole (120) communicating with an inner cavity of the housing (100), and the mounting surface (110) being provided with a first mounting hole (130) communicating with the inner cavity of the housing (100); A waterproof rubber pad (200), wherein the waterproof rubber pad (200) is provided with a second wire-passing hole (210) and a second mounting hole (220); one side of the waterproof rubber pad (200) is closely attached to the mounting surface (110); the first wire-passing hole (120) is aligned with the second wire-passing hole (210); the first mounting hole (130) is aligned with the second mounting hole (220); and the other side of the waterproof rubber pad (200) is used to be closely attached to the surface of the automobile; A mounting stud (300) is provided, wherein the mounting stud (300) is simultaneously passed through the first mounting hole (130) and the second mounting hole (220), the mounting stud (300) is fixedly connected to the housing (100), and the mounting stud (300) is used for being fixedly mounted on a car.

2. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof structure further comprises a wire harness tube (310), wherein the wire harness tube (310) is passed through the first wire hole (120), and the wire harness tube (310) is used for storing wires.

3. The waterproof structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer peripheral wall of the wiring harness tube (310) is provided with a first annular groove (320), and the hole wall of the first wire passing hole (120) is clamped in the first annular groove (320).

4. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are a plurality of the mounting studs (300), and the plurality of the first mounting holes (130), the plurality of the second mounting holes (220), and the plurality of the mounting studs (300) correspond one to one.

5. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting stud (300) is interference-fitted with the first mounting hole (130).

6. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof structure further comprises a waterproof rubber ring (330), the outer peripheral wall of the waterproof rubber ring (330) is provided with a second annular groove (340), the waterproof rubber ring (330) is arranged at the first mounting hole (130), and the hole wall of the first mounting hole (130) is clamped in the second annular groove (340).

7. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first waterproof ring (230) is provided on both sides of the waterproof rubber pad (200), and the first waterproof ring (230) surrounds the second wire hole (210).

8. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Second waterproof rings (240) are provided on both sides of the waterproof rubber pad (200), and the second waterproof rings (240) surround the second mounting hole (220).

9. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (100) comprises a front shell (140) and a rear shell (150), the front shell (140) and the rear shell (150) are detachably connected, and a side of the rear shell (150) away from the front shell (140) is the mounting surface (110).

10. An electronic rearview mirror, characterized in that: The invention comprises a waterproof structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.