Lean-produced Andon shell

By introducing a tight design of silicone buttons, protective edges and bottom pads in the andon housing, as well as the coordination of plastic stickers and sealing pads, the problem of insufficient PCB protection and sealing is solved, all-round protection and waterproofness and moisture-proofness are achieved, and the reliability and durability of the andon housing are improved.

CN223452211UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-17ZHONGGONG CHUANGZHI INFORMATION TECH (JIANGSU) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422722004.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-07
Publication Date
2025-10-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-07

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Technical Problem

The existing lean-produced andon housing lacks an effective PCB protection structure and is not well sealed, making the PCB susceptible to damage, especially when dropped or in a humid environment, thus shortening its service life.

Method used

The silicone buttons, silicone protective edges and silicone bottom pads fit tightly to the PCB, combined with the design of plastic stickers and sealing pads to form an all-round protection and waterproof and moisture-proof structure. The bottom shell and the top shell are fixed by bolts to ensure a stable connection.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents PCB from being damaged by external forces, prevents moisture from entering, extends the life of the device, and enhances structural stability and reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of controller shell structures, and particularly relates to a lean-production anda lamp shell, which comprises a bottom shell, a surface shell and a PCB (printed circuit board), the PCB is arranged in the bottom shell and the surface shell, a silica gel key is arranged between the inner side of the surface shell and the PCB, the size of the silica gel key is the same as that of the PCB, and the silica gel key is arranged in the bottom shell. A silica gel protection edge is integrally formed on the PCB side of the periphery of the silica gel key, and a silica gel bottom pad clamped into the silica gel protection edge is arranged on the back face of the PCB. An embedded groove is formed in the outer side of the face shell, a plastic sticker is bonded in the embedded groove, the bottom shell and the face shell are connected in a clamped mode, and a sealing gasket is bonded in a clamping groove formed in the inner side of the face shell. The shell has the advantages that through the close matching design of the silica gel keys, the silica gel protection edges and the silica gel bottom pads, all-around protection is provided for the PCB, the PCB is effectively prevented from being damaged when the shell falls off or is subjected to external pressure, and meanwhile the requirement for the size of the lamp shell is not increased.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of controller shell structures, in particular to an andon shell for lean production. Background Art

[0002] Lean production is a production management method. The corresponding andon housing has built-in control instructions integrated into the PCB and is wirelessly connected to the control receiving instruction unit via an antenna. This housing is small and the control buttons are compact. The front and rear shells are connected and fixed with bolts to complete the installation. The interior is small except for the silicone button and PCB.

[0003] In actual use, although this type of andon housing is small, portable and easy to use, it still has the following defects: the PCB lacks an effective protective structure. Although there is a silicone button at one end, the outside and the other end lack protection. When the andon housing falls and is subjected to external pressure, the damage may cause damage to the PCB; the sealing is insufficient. In order to ensure the installation of button batteries, this type of andon housing generally does not consider waterproof and moisture-proof properties. Water and moisture will enter the internal cavity through the button part and the joint between the front and rear shells. If it is in a humid state or comes into contact with water for a long time, it will cause damage to the PCB. Therefore, we propose a lean-produced andon housing. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a lean-produced andon housing to solve the problem of lacking an effective protective structure for the PCB board. Although there is a silicone button at one end, the outer side and the other end lack protection. When the andon housing falls and is subjected to external pressure, the damage may cause damage to the PCB board; the sealing is insufficient. In order to ensure the installation of button batteries, this andon housing generally does not consider waterproof and moisture-proof properties. Water and moisture will enter the internal cavity through the button part and the joint between the front and rear shells. If it is kept in moisture or comes into contact with water for a long time, it will cause damage to the PCB board. Technical problems.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a lean production andon housing, comprising

[0006] A lean-produced andon housing comprises a bottom shell, a top shell, and a PCB. The PCB is built into the bottom shell and the top shell. A silicone key is built between the inside of the top shell and the PCB. The silicone key has the same size as the PCB. A silicone protective edge is integrally formed on the PCB side of the silicone key. A silicone base pad is provided on the back of the PCB and is embedded in the silicone protective edge.

[0007] An embedded groove is provided on the outer side of the face shell, a plastic sticker is bonded into the embedded groove, the bottom shell and the face shell are snap-fitted, and a sealing gasket is bonded into the snap-fit ​​groove provided on the inner side of the face shell.

[0008] Further, the silicone protective edge protrudes the silicone key towards the PCB side, and the thickness is greater than the sum of the thicknesses of the PCB and the silicone bottom pad.

[0009] Further, the silicone key is integrally formed with a protrusion towards the face shell side, and the protrusion is clamped in the button slot formed in the face shell.

[0010] Further, the silicone key, the silicone protective edge and the silicone bottom pad are tightly attached in the cavity formed by the bottom shell and the face shell.

[0011] Further, the bottom shell and the face shell are provided with a plug post and a socket, and the plug post is fixed in the socket through the fastening bolt outside the bottom shell.

[0012] Further, the size of the plastic sticker is matched with the embedded groove, and the plastic sticker is bonded with the embedded groove through waterproof glue, and then bonded with the protrusion.

[0013] Further, the top end of the silicone protective edge is reserved with a slot for the antenna to pass through, and the bottom shell is provided with an antenna cover.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows:

[0015] 1. The silicone key, the silicone protective edge and the silicone bottom pad are cooperatively and tightly designed to provide all-round protection for the PCB, effectively preventing the PCB from being damaged due to the falling of the shell or external pressure, and without increasing the size requirement of the shell.

[0016] 2. The plastic sticker and the sealing gasket are cooperatively used to ensure the waterproof and moisture-proof performance of the shell, avoid moisture and water from entering through the edge connecting part and the button part, prolong the service life of the device, and increase the use scenarios.

[0017] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the following preferred embodiments are described in detail below, and the accompanying drawings are described as follows. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the specific embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0019] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present application;

[0020] Fig. 2It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0021] Fig. 3 It is a plan view of the inner side of the face shell of the present utility model.

[0022] In the picture:

[0023] 1. Bottom shell; 11. Insertion column;

[0024] 2. Surface shell; 21. Embedded slot; 22. Snap-in slot; 23. Button slot; 24. Socket;

[0025] 3. PCB;

[0026] 4. Silicone buttons; 41. Bumps

[0027] 5. Silicone protective edge;

[0028] 6. Silicone bottom pad;

[0029] 7. Plastic stickers;

[0030] 8. Sealing gasket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] Example:

[0033] like Figs. 1-3 As shown, the lean-produced andon housing of this embodiment includes a base shell 1, a front shell 2 and a PCB3, and the PCB3 is built into the base shell 1 and the front shell 2; when installing the base shell 1 and the front shell 2, since the two are provided with corresponding posts 11 and sockets 24, the bolts are fastened from the outside of the base shell 1 to the posts 11 and the sockets 24 to fix them, which is an existing conventional installation method.

[0034] The silicone button 4 is integrally formed with a protrusion 41 on the side facing the face shell 2, and the protrusion 41 is clamped in the button slot 23 formed through both ends of the face shell 2.

[0035] In summary, the silicone button 4, the silicone protective edge 5, and the silicone bottom pad 6 are tightly attached in the cavity formed by the bottom shell 1 and the face shell 2, thereby embedding the PCB 3, avoiding damage to the PCB 3 due to external forces, and preventing internal shaking.

[0036] The inner embedding groove 21 is provided on the outer side of the face shell 2, and the plastic sticker 7 is bonded in the inner embedding groove 21. The bottom shell 1 and the face shell 2 are clamped, and the sealing pad 8 is bonded in the clamping groove 22 provided on the inner side of the face shell 2. The sealing pad 8 is bonded in the clamping groove 22 provided on the inner side of the face shell 2, ensuring that the bottom shell and the face shell 2 are tightly sealed when clamped. The size of the plastic sticker 7 is adapted to the inner embedding groove 21, and the plastic sticker 7 is bonded to the inner embedding groove 21 by waterproof glue, thereby being attached to the protrusion 41 to form a waterproof barrier, preventing water, moisture, and dust from entering the inside of the bottom shell 1 and the face shell 2 through the protrusion 41.

[0037] The silicone button 4 is integrally formed with a protrusion 41 on the side facing the face shell 2, and the protrusion 41 is clamped in the button slot 23 formed through both ends of the face shell 2.

[0038] As shown in Fig. 2 The top end of the silicone protective edge 5 is provided with a slot for the antenna to pass through, and the bottom shell 1 is provided with an antenna head cover. The reserved slot and the antenna head cover provide smooth connection and additional protection for the antenna.

[0039] In summary, the lean production of the light shell of the present embodiment effectively solves the shortcomings of the traditional light shell in the protection of the PCB 3 and the waterproof and moisture-proof aspects. The tight fit of the silicone button 4, the silicone protective edge 5, and the silicone bottom pad 6 provides all-round protection for the PCB 3. The cooperation of the plastic sticker 7 and the sealing pad 8 ensures the waterproof and moisture-proof performance of the inside of the shell. The design of the plug 11, the socket 24, the protrusion 41, and the button slot 23 enhances the structural stability of the shell. These designs make the light shell of the present embodiment more reliable and durable, and suitable for various lean production environments.

[0040] The various devices selected in the present application are all general standard devices or components known to those skilled in the art, the structure and principle of which can be known by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or through conventional experimental methods.

[0041] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixedly connected, can also be detachably connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanically connected, can also be electrically connected; can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] In the description of the present application, it should be explained that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] Based on the above ideal embodiments according to the present application, through the above description, relevant personnel can make various changes and modifications without deviating from the technical concept of the present application. The technical scope of the present application is not limited to the contents in the specification, and must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A lean-produced andon housing, comprising a bottom housing (1), a front housing (2) and a PCB (3), wherein the PCB (3) is built into the bottom housing (1) and the front housing (2), and a silicone button (4) is built between the inner side of the front housing (2) and the PCB (3), characterized in that: The size of the silicone keypad (4) is the same as that of the PCB (3); a silicone protective edge (5) is integrally formed on the peripheral PCB (3) side of the silicone keypad (4); and a silicone base pad (6) is provided on the back of the PCB (3) and is inserted into the silicone protective edge (5); An embedded groove (21) is provided on the outer side of the face shell (2), a plastic sticker (7) is bonded into the embedded groove (21), the bottom shell (1) and the face shell (2) are snap-fitted, and a sealing gasket (8) is bonded into the snap-fit ​​groove (22) provided on the inner side of the face shell (2).

2. The lean production andon housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The silicone protective edge (5) protrudes from the silicone key (4) toward the PCB (3) side, and has a thickness greater than the sum of the dimensions of the PCB (3) and the silicone base pad (6).

3. The lean-produced andon housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The silicone button (4) is integrally formed with a protrusion (41) on the side facing the face shell (2), and the protrusion (41) is clamped in a button groove (23) provided on both end surfaces of the face shell (2).

4. The lean-produced andon housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The silicone button (4), the silicone protective edge (5) and the silicone bottom pad (6) are tightly fitted in the cavity formed by the bottom shell (1) and the top shell (2).

5. The lean-produced andon housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom shell (1) and the top shell (2) are provided with plug posts (11) and sockets (24) respectively, and are fixed to the sockets (24) by fastening bolts from the outside of the bottom shell (1) into the plug posts (11).

6. The lean-produced andon housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The size of the plastic sticker (7) is adapted to the embedded groove (21), and the plastic sticker (7) is bonded to the embedded groove (21) by waterproof glue, and then fits with the protrusion (41).

7. The lean-produced andon housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slot for the antenna to pass through is reserved at the top of the silicone protective edge (5), and the bottom shell (1) is equipped with an antenna head cover.