Waterproof structure of card slot and terminal

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of terminals, and relates to a waterproof structure of a card slot and a terminal, and the waterproof structure comprises a card seat connecting unit connected to the card slot of a terminal body, and an IC card seat is connected in the card seat connecting unit; the card seat connecting unit comprises a main shell connected to the card slot and an auxiliary shell connected with the main shell, and a mounting cavity for mounting an IC card seat is formed between the main shell and the auxiliary shell; the mounting cavity is communicated with the card inserting opening; and the IC card seat is arranged in the mounting cavity. After the structure is adopted, the IC card socket has the beneficial effects that the card slot is independently designed into an independent mounting unit, the interior of the card slot and the main shell are sealed into a whole through the sealing piece, no water leakage point exists, and a complete sealing cavity is formed between the card slot and the IC card socket, so that the possibility that water further enters a terminal is completely limited; therefore, a real waterproof function is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of terminal-related technology, specifically, it relates to a waterproof structure for a card slot and a terminal. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most POS machines and other similar terminal devices on the market do not have dedicated waterproof designs for their IC card slots. In situations such as water spray tests or accidental water splashes, moisture can easily seep into the card slot through the card insertion point. Once moisture intrudes, it will not only directly affect the normal operation of the IC card slot, but will also further penetrate into more critical areas of the machine, such as the motherboard area and / or other vital functional component areas.

[0003] The motherboard, as the "brain" of the device, integrates numerous electronic components and circuit connections, making it extremely sensitive to moisture. Even trace amounts of moisture can cause short circuits, corrosion, or component damage, ultimately leading to functional failure of the entire device. Similarly, other functional components such as sensors and display driver modules cannot withstand moisture exposure; otherwise, performance degradation or complete failure will occur. Therefore, improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this utility model provides a waterproof structure and terminal for a card slot, which is simple in structure and highly practical.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] As one aspect of this utility model, a waterproof structure for a card slot is proposed, comprising: a card holder connecting unit connected to the card slot of the terminal body, wherein an IC card holder is connected within the card holder connecting unit;

[0007] The card slot connection unit includes a main housing connected to the card slot and a secondary housing connected to the main housing. A mounting cavity for installing the IC card slot is formed between the main housing and the secondary housing. The mounting cavity communicates with the card slot. The IC card slot is located in the mounting cavity.

[0008] Optionally, the main housing has a connecting protrusion that connects to the slot, the outer surface of the connecting protrusion being adapted to the slot, and the main housing being connected to the slot via the connecting protrusion; the connecting protrusion has a clearance channel extending into the mounting cavity.

[0009] Optionally, a connecting plate is also included, the IC card holder is connected to the connecting plate, the connecting plate is connected to the sub-housing, and the main housing is provided with an annular connecting boss that abuts against the connecting plate; after the main housing and the sub-housing are connected, the annular connecting boss abuts against the corresponding part of the connecting plate.

[0010] Optionally, a first waterproof seal is also included, wherein the annular connecting boss and the corresponding portion of the connecting plate are provided with a first waterproof seal.

[0011] Optionally, a second waterproof seal is also included, which is fitted onto the connecting protrusion and located between the end face of the main housing and the inner side of the insertion slot.

[0012] Optionally, a connector is also included, wherein the card holder connecting unit is detachably connected to the terminal body via the connector; the connector includes a connector body, and protruding clips are formed on both inner sides of the connector body; the end face of the main housing of the card holder connecting unit is formed with a groove that mates with the corresponding protruding clip; the protruding clip passes through a first clearance hole on the terminal body and connects with the corresponding groove; the connector is provided with a second clearance hole that mates with the connecting protrusion.

[0013] Optionally, a limiting boss is formed on the inner edge of the second clearance hole. When the connector is engaged with the main housing, the connector engages with the connecting protrusion through the second clearance hole, and the outer surface of the limiting boss engages with the insertion slot of the terminal body.

[0014] Optionally, a third waterproof seal is also included, which is located between the connector and the terminal body.

[0015] As another aspect of this utility model, a terminal is proposed, which includes a waterproof structure for the card slot as described above.

[0016] The waterproof structure and terminal of the card slot of this utility model have the following advantages: the card slot is designed as an independent installation unit, and the interior is sealed with the main shell as one unit by the sealing element, with no water leakage points. A complete sealed cavity is formed from the card slot to the IC card socket, which completely limits the possibility of water entering the terminal interior, thereby achieving a true waterproof function. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the waterproof structure of the card slot of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the waterproof structure of the card slot of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3This is an exploded front view of the waterproof structure of the card slot of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded rear view of the waterproof structure of the card slot of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0023] One embodiment of this application provides a waterproof structure for a card slot, such as... Figures 1-4 As shown, the waterproof structure is connected to the card slot of the terminal. The terminal is existing technology, such as a POS machine. The waterproof structure includes: a card holder connection unit 2 connected to the card slot 11 of the terminal body 1, and an IC card holder 3 connected inside the card holder connection unit 2. The structures of the terminal body 1 and the IC card holder 3 are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0024] Specifically, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the card holder connection unit 2 includes a main housing 21 connected to the card slot 11 and a secondary housing 22 connected to the main housing 21. A mounting cavity for mounting an IC card holder 3 is formed between the main housing 21 and the secondary housing 22. The IC card holder 3 is disposed in the mounting cavity. The mounting cavity communicates with the card slot 11. The card slot of the IC card holder 3 corresponds to the card slot 11, so that the object to be identified can cooperate with the IC card holder 3 through the card slot 11 to realize the corresponding operation.

[0025] The main housing 21 has a connecting protrusion 23 that connects to the card slot 11. The outer surface of the connecting protrusion 23 is adapted to the card slot 11. The main housing 21 is connected to the card slot 11 through the connecting protrusion 23. The connecting protrusion 23 has a clearance channel 24 that extends through to the mounting cavity. The clearance channel 24 is used for the passage of the object to be identified, so that the object to be identified is connected to the IC card holder 3 located in the mounting cavity.

[0026] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, it also includes a connecting plate 4, an IC card holder 3 connected to the connecting plate 4, and the connecting plate 4 connected to the sub-housing 22. The main housing 21 has an annular connecting boss 211 that abuts against the connecting plate 4. After the main housing 21 and the sub-housing 22 are connected, the annular connecting boss 211 abuts against the corresponding part of the connecting plate 4. The IC card holder 3 is located inside the annular connecting boss 211. The mounting cavity for installing the IC card holder 3 is relatively independent, separating the moisture entering from the card slot 11 and preventing it from entering the terminal body 1.

[0027] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a first waterproof seal 5. The annular connecting boss 211 and the corresponding part of the connecting plate 4 are provided with the first waterproof seal 5 to further enhance the sealing performance.

[0028] In one embodiment, such as Figures 3-4 As shown, it also includes a second waterproof seal 6, which is sleeved on the connecting protrusion 23. The second waterproof seal 6 is located between the end face of the main housing 21 and the inner side of the insertion slot 11 to prevent moisture from entering the terminal body 1 from the gap between the main housing 21 and the terminal body 1.

[0029] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figures 3-4 As shown, it also includes a connector 7, through which the card holder connecting unit 2 is detachably connected to the terminal body 1; the connector 7 includes a connector body 71, with protruding clips 72 extending from the inner sides of the connector body 71 respectively; the end face of the main housing 21 of the card holder connecting unit 2 has a groove 73 that mates with the corresponding protruding clip 72; the protruding clip 72 passes through the first clearance hole 74 on the terminal body 1 and connects with the corresponding groove 73, and is then connected by fasteners, so that the card holder connecting unit 2 is detachably connected to the terminal body 1; during installation, the main housing 21 is connected to the card slot 11 of the terminal body 1 through the connecting protrusion 23, the main housing 21 is located inside the terminal body 1, and then the protruding clip 72 of the connector 7 passes through... The first clearance hole 74 on the terminal body 1 is connected to the corresponding groove 73. At this time, the connector body 71 is located outside the terminal body 1. Then, the fastener passes through the bottom of the groove 73 and is connected to the protruding card 72 to fix the main shell 21 to the terminal body 1. The connector 7 is provided with a second clearance hole 75, which cooperates with the connecting protrusion 23. The clearance channel 24 in the connecting protrusion 23 serves as the card insertion channel. The card insertion port is designed as an independent installation unit. The inside is sealed with the main shell by a sealing element, with no water leakage points. A complete sealed cavity is formed between the card insertion port and the IC card holder, which completely limits the possibility of water entering the terminal interior, thus achieving a true waterproof function.

[0030] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the inner edge of the second clearance hole 75 forms a limiting boss 76. When the connector 7 is engaged with the main housing 21, the connector 7 engages with the connecting protrusion 23 through the second clearance hole 75. The outer surface of the limiting boss 76 engages with the insertion slot 11 of the terminal body 1, further enhancing the reliability of the connection.

[0031] In one embodiment, such as Figures 3-4 As shown, it also includes a third waterproof seal 8, which is located between the connector 7 and the terminal body 1 to prevent moisture from entering the terminal body 1 from the gap between the main housing 21 and the terminal body 1.

[0032] One embodiment of this application provides a terminal that includes a waterproof structure with a card slot as described above.

[0033] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0034] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0036] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0037] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" 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 a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the patent application of the present utility model shall be covered by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A waterproof structure for a bayonet slot, characterized in that, It includes: A card slot connection unit is connected to the card slot on the terminal body, and an IC card slot is connected inside the card slot connection unit; The card slot connection unit includes a main housing connected to the card slot and a secondary housing connected to the main housing. A mounting cavity for installing the IC card slot is formed between the main housing and the secondary housing. The mounting cavity communicates with the card slot. The IC card slot is disposed in the mounting cavity. The main housing has a connecting protrusion that connects to the slot. The outer surface of the connecting protrusion is adapted to the slot, and the main housing is connected to the slot through the connecting protrusion. The connecting protrusion has a clearance channel that extends through to the mounting cavity.

2. The waterproof structure of the insertion slot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a connecting plate, an IC card holder connected to the connecting plate, the connecting plate connected to the sub-housing, and an annular connecting boss abutting against the connecting plate inside the main housing; after the main housing and the sub-housing are connected, the annular connecting boss abuts against the corresponding part of the connecting plate.

3. The waterproof structure of the insertion slot as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a first waterproof seal, which is provided between the annular connecting boss and the corresponding part of the connecting plate.

4. The waterproof structure of the insertion slot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a second waterproof seal, which is fitted onto the connecting protrusion and is located between the end face of the main housing and the inner side of the insertion slot.

5. The waterproof structure of the insertion slot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a connector, through which the card holder connection unit is detachably connected to the terminal body.

6. The waterproof structure of the insert slot as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The connector includes a connector body, and protruding clips are formed on both inner sides of the connector body. The end face of the main housing of the card seat connection unit is formed with a groove that matches the corresponding protruding clip. The protruding clip passes through the first clearance hole on the terminal body and connects with the corresponding groove. The connector is provided with a second clearance hole, which matches the connecting protrusion.

7. The waterproof structure of the insertion slot as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The inner edge of the second clearance hole forms a limiting boss. When the connector is engaged with the main housing, the connector engages with the connecting protrusion through the second clearance hole, and the outer surface of the limiting boss engages with the insertion slot of the terminal body.

8. The waterproof structure of the insertion slot as described in claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a third waterproof seal, which is located between the connector and the terminal body.

9. A terminal, characterized in that, It includes a waterproof structure for the card slot as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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