Sealing light-transmitting structure and electronic equipment
By using a dual-frame structure with light-transmitting sealing and light-guiding components, the problem of sealing and light transmission in outdoor use of electronic devices is solved, achieving a balance between waterproofing, dustproofing, and light transmission, thus protecting internal components.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423170044.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing electronic devices are difficult to seal and waterproof while allowing light to pass through when used outdoors, which makes internal components prone to damage.
The light-transmitting sealing component adopts a double-rib structure, with the outer ring rib clamped at the edge of the housing and the inner ring rib clamped between the circuit board and the housing. Combined with light guides and point light emitters, it achieves a sealed and light-transmitting effect.
It achieves waterproof and dustproof sealing for electronic devices in outdoor environments, protecting internal components, while allowing light to pass through, meeting the requirements for outdoor use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of sealing structure technology, and in particular relates to a sealing light-transmitting structure and electronic equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Electronic devices in related technologies (such as speakers) require sealed structures to achieve waterproof and dustproof performance, reduce damage to internal components, and meet the requirements for outdoor use. How to provide a sealed, light-transmitting structure and electronic device that achieves both waterproof sealing and light transmission is a challenge the industry needs to address. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a sealed light-transmitting structure and electronic device that can achieve sealing and waterproofing while allowing light to pass through.
[0004] This application provides a sealed light-transmitting structure, including: a first shell, a second shell, a light-transmitting sealing element, and a light-emitting component; the first shell has an opening, and the second shell is disposed at the opening; the second shell has a window; the light-transmitting sealing element is annular and has a first side and a second side facing away from each other, the first side facing the first shell, and the second side abutting against the second shell; the light-emitting component includes a circuit board, a point light-emitting element, and a light guide; the circuit board abuts against the first side, the point light-emitting element is disposed on the side of the circuit board facing the light-transmitting sealing element and located at the window; the light guide and the second side are disposed facing each other; the light guide has an incident surface and an exit surface, and the light-emitting surface of the point light-emitting element faces the incident surface; the light emitted by the point light-emitting element can pass through the light-transmitting sealing element, enter through the incident surface, and exit through the exit surface; the light-transmitting sealing element has an outer ring bone and an inner ring bone, the outer ring bone is sandwiched between the edge of the opening and the outer edge of the second shell, and the inner ring bone is sandwiched between the circuit board and the second shell.
[0005] In one optional implementation, the light guide includes an annular portion and a plurality of reflective portions, the plurality of reflective portions being arranged in a ring and connected to the annular portion; each of the reflective portions forms an incident surface; the surface of the annular portion forms an exit surface, the exit surface extending along the ring; the light-emitting surfaces of the plurality of point light emitters are arranged facing the incident surfaces of the plurality of reflective portions one by one.
[0006] In one optional implementation, the light-transmitting sealing member has multiple covers protruding from the second side, and multiple point light-emitting elements are disposed one-to-one within the multiple covers; the multiple windows are arranged in a ring, and the multiple covers are located one-to-one at the multiple windows, and the multiple reflective parts are located one-to-one at the multiple windows.
[0007] In one alternative implementation, the second side has a plurality of clearance grooves, and the plurality of clearance grooves and the plurality of cover portions are arranged adjacent to each other in a one-to-one correspondence, and the ends of the plurality of reflective portions are located in the plurality of clearance grooves in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0008] In one alternative implementation, the second shell has an annular limiting groove, the circuit board is annular, and the inner ring area of the light-transmitting seal and the circuit board are stacked in the annular limiting groove.
[0009] In one alternative implementation, the circuit board, the light-transmitting seal, and the second housing are connected by fasteners, which are sequentially inserted through the circuit board and the light-transmitting seal and threadedly connected to the second housing.
[0010] In one alternative implementation, the outer edge of the second shell has an annular groove, the edge of the opening has an annular boss, the outer ring bone is in the annular groove and sandwiched between the wall of the annular groove and the annular boss.
[0011] In one alternative implementation, the second shell has an annular mating wall, the light-transmitting seal has an annular mating groove, the annular mating wall is inserted into the annular mating groove, and the wall surface of the annular mating wall abuts against the wall surface of the annular mating groove.
[0012] In one alternative implementation, the light-transmitting seal is a silicone component, a thermoplastic polyurethane rubber component, or a thermoplastic elastomer component.
[0013] This application provides an electronic device including the aforementioned sealed light-transmitting structure.
[0014] The beneficial effects of the sealed light-transmitting structure and electronic device provided in this application embodiment are as follows: the second shell is disposed at the opening of the first shell, and an annular light-transmitting seal is provided between the first shell and the second shell, with the light-transmitting seal abutting against the second shell. The circuit board in the light-emitting assembly abuts against the first side of the light-transmitting seal, and the light guide is located on the second side of the circuit board. The light emitted by the point light-emitting element on the circuit board can pass through the light-transmitting seal, enter through the incident surface of the light guide, and exit through the exit surface of the light guide, thus achieving light transmission. The light-transmitting seal adopts a double-rib design, with the outer ring rib sandwiched between the edge of the opening of the first shell and the outer edge of the second shell, and the inner ring rib sandwiched between the circuit board and the second shell, achieving a waterproof and dustproof seal between the first shell and the second shell, and a waterproof and dustproof seal at the window of the second shell, thus protecting the circuit board and internal components such as the point light-emitting element, meeting the requirements for outdoor use. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 A three-dimensional assembly drawing of the sealed and light-transmitting structure provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded three-dimensional view of a sealed, light-transmitting structure;
[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A further exploded three-dimensional view of the sealed light-transmitting structure;
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An exploded three-dimensional view of the related structures of the second shell in a sealed, light-transmitting structure;
[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Another perspective three-dimensional exploded view of the second shell-related structure;
[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the sealed, light-transmitting structure along line AA;
[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along line BB of a sealed, light-transmitting structure;
[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 4 An assembly diagram of the light-emitting component and the light-transmitting seal; the arrows on the light guide indicate light rays.
[0024] Figure 9 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the light-emitting component, with arrows on the light guide indicating light rays.
[0025] Figure 10 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional assembly drawing of the second shell and the light-transmitting seal;
[0026] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Based on this, a three-dimensional assembly drawing is created to install the circuit board onto the second shell. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.
[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.
[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0030] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This application provides a sealed light-transmitting structure, including: a first shell 10, a second shell 20, a light-emitting component 40, and a light-transmitting sealing member 50. The first shell 10 has an opening 11, and the second shell 20 is disposed at the opening 11; the second shell 20 has a window 22. The light-transmitting sealing member 50 is annular and has a first side surface 50a and a second side surface 50b facing away from each other, combined with... Figure 6The first side 50a faces the first housing 10, and the second side 50b abuts against the second housing 20. The light-emitting assembly 40 includes a light guide 41, a point light emitter 42, and a circuit board 43. The circuit board 43 abuts against the first side 50a, and the point light emitter 42 is located on the side of the circuit board 43 facing the light-transmitting seal 50 and at the window 22. The light guide 41 and the second side 50b face each other. The light guide 41 has an incident surface 412a and an exit surface 411a, and the light-emitting surface 42a of the point light emitter 42 faces the incident surface 412a. The light emitted by the point light emitter 42 can pass through the light-transmitting seal 50, enter through the incident surface 412a, and exit through the exit surface 411a. Figures 4 to 6 The light-transmitting sealing element 50 has an outer ring bone 51 and an inner ring bone 52. The outer ring bone 51 is sandwiched between the edge of the opening 11 and the outer edge of the second shell 20, and the inner ring bone 52 is sandwiched between the circuit board 43 and the second shell 20.
[0032] The ring shape can be circular, elliptical, rectangular, rounded rectangle, etc. The shape of the light-transmitting seal 50 is compatible with the shapes of the second shell 20 and the circuit board 43.
[0033] The sealed light-transmitting structure provided in this embodiment has a second shell 20 disposed at the opening 11 of the first shell 10. An annular light-transmitting seal 50 is disposed between the first shell 10 and the second shell 20, and the light-transmitting seal 50 abuts against the second shell 20. The circuit board 43 in the light-emitting assembly 40 abuts against the first side 50a of the light-transmitting seal 50, and the light guide 41 is located on the second side 50b of the circuit board 43. The light emitted by the point light emitter 42 on the circuit board 43 can pass through the light-transmitting seal 50, enter through the incident surface 412a of the light guide 41, and exit through the exit surface 411a of the light guide 41, thus achieving light transmission outward. The light-transmitting sealing element 50 adopts a double-rib design. The outer ring rib 51 is sandwiched between the edge of the opening 11 of the first shell 10 and the outer edge of the second shell 20, and the inner ring rib 52 is sandwiched between the circuit board 43 and the second shell 20. This achieves a waterproof and dustproof seal between the first shell 10 and the second shell 20, and a waterproof and dustproof seal at the window 22 of the second shell 20. This protects the circuit board 43 and the point light-emitting element 42 and other internal components, meeting the requirements for outdoor use.
[0034] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 After the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 are assembled, the inner cavity formed by the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 can hold predetermined components, such as the motherboard 90 and the battery 94. The battery 94 and the motherboard 90 are electrically connected to provide power. The first shell 10 and the second shell 20 can be connected by fasteners (such as screws), clips, etc.
[0035] For example, the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 can be opaque. The circuit board 43 and the point light-emitting element 42 are located inside the first shell 10 and the second shell 20. The light emitted by the point light-emitting element 42 can pass through the light-transmitting seal 50 and be conducted outward through the light guide 41.
[0036] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 7 The point light-emitting element 42 can be a light-emitting diode (LED) lamp bead, which can be mounted on the circuit board 43 for easy assembly and control of multiple LED lamp beads. The circuit board 43 can be ring-shaped, and multiple point light-emitting elements 42 distributed in a ring can be mounted on the ring-shaped circuit board 43. The inner hole of the circuit board 43 can be used to arrange predetermined components (such as speakers), improving space utilization. Sound is output from the speaker, and light is emitted from the light-emitting component 40, resulting in a compact overall structure.
[0037] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 8 The light guide 41 can be an optical resin component, such as polycarbonate (PC) or epoxy resin. When manufacturing the light guide 41, light diffusing powder can be added to the material of the light guide 41, and the light guide 41 with internally distributed light diffusing powder can be obtained through injection molding. For example, the light guide 41 is made of white, semi-transparent optical resin and light diffusing powder.
[0038] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 8 The light guide 41 includes an annular portion 411 and a plurality of reflective portions 412. The plurality of reflective portions 412 are arranged in a ring and connected to the annular portion 411. Each reflective portion 412 forms an incident surface 412a. The surface of the annular portion 411 forms an exit surface 411a, which extends along the ring. The light-emitting surfaces 42a of the plurality of point light emitters 42 are arranged facing the incident surfaces 412a of the plurality of reflective portions 412 respectively.
[0039] The light guide 41, employing an annular portion 411 and multiple reflectors 412, occupies a small space and has a compact structure. The point light source emitted by the point light emitter 42 enters the incident surface 412a of the corresponding reflector 412 and exits through the annular exit surface 411a, achieving full-circle light emission from the exit surface 411a. The shape of the annular portion 411, the arrangement of the multiple reflectors 412, and the arrangement of the multiple point light emitters 42 are compatible. The annular portion can be circular, elliptical, rectangular, or rounded rectangular, among other shapes.
[0040] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 8The light guide 41 is annular and has an incident surface 412a, a first reflecting surface 412b, a second reflecting surface 411b, and an exit surface 411a. The exit surface 411a extends along the annulus. The incident surface 412a and the first reflecting surface 412b are arranged sequentially outward along the radial direction of the light guide 41; the exit surface 411a and the second reflecting surface 411b are also arranged sequentially outward along the radial direction of the light guide 41. The first reflecting surface 412b and the second reflecting surface 411b are arranged facing each other along the axial direction of the light guide 41. Multiple point light emitters 42 are arranged in annularity, with their light-emitting surfaces 42a arranged outward along the radial direction of the light guide 41. The light emitted by the multiple point light emitters 42 is incident through the incident surface 412a, reflected sequentially by the first reflecting surface 412b and the second reflecting surface 411b, and then exits through the exit surface 411a. "Outward along the radial direction of the light guide 41" refers to the direction away from the center of the light guide 41 along its radial direction. Light diffusing powder is distributed inside the light guide 41. When light shines on the light diffusing powder, it will be refracted and scattered to diffuse the light in different directions, making the brightness of the light source more uniform and maintaining good light transmittance of the light guide 41.
[0041] The light guide 41 features a folded light path, enabling a longer light transmission distance within a limited space. The annular light guide 41, combined with multiple annularly arranged point light emitters 42, achieves uniform light emission from the annular exit surface 411a. Each point light emitter 42 emits a point light source within a certain angle range, which is incident on the incident surface 412a. The light is reflected by the first reflecting surface 412b and the second reflecting surface 411b, extending the light path distance within a small space. Combined with the light-diffusing powder within the light guide 41, the light is uniformly diffused, enhancing the light diffusion effect and transforming the point light source of the point light emitter 42 into a surface light source emitted from the exit surface 411a. The emitted light from two adjacent point light emitters 42 partially overlaps on the exit surface 411a, reducing the dark area between the emitted light from adjacent point light emitters 42 and achieving uniform light emission throughout the entire annularly extended exit surface 411a.
[0042] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 Both the first reflecting surface 412b and the second reflecting surface 411b are chamfered surfaces. The chamfered surfaces (first reflecting surface 412b and second reflecting surface 411b) can be the side of a frustum or an inclined surface (plane). This makes it easier to shape the light guide 41.
[0043] For example, the point light-emitting element 42 is an LED lamp bead. There are 10 point light-emitting elements 42 arranged in a circle or rounded rectangle, and each point light-emitting element 42 emits light from the side. The thickness of the light guide element 41 in the second direction A2 is 6 mm. The combination of multiple point light-emitting elements 42 with the light guide element 41 to which light-diffusing powder is distributed enables uniform light emission from the entire circumference of the light guide element 41's emission surface 411a.
[0044] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 8 The axial distribution of the point light-emitting element 42 and the light guide element 41 of the emission surface 411a enables the light-emitting assembly 40 to have a compact overall structure and occupy less space. This allows the light-emitting assembly 40 to be used in space-constrained scenarios, such as small electronic devices.
[0045] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 8 The surface of the annular portion 411 forms a second reflecting surface 411b and an exiting surface 411a, and each reflecting portion 412 forms an incident surface 412a and a first reflecting surface 412b. Figure 8 The point light source emitted by the point light emitter 42 enters the incident surface 412a of the corresponding reflector 412. When the light passes through the light diffusing powder inside the light guide 41, it is refracted and scattered, thus diffusing the light in different directions. It is reflected at the first reflecting surface 412b of the reflector 412, then reflected at the second reflecting surface 411b of the annular portion 411, and then uniformly emitted at the exit surface 411a.
[0046] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 8 The incident surface 412a and the first reflecting surface 412b are both planar, and the second reflecting surface 411b extends along a ring. This makes the light guide 41 easy to process. The light emitted by the point light emitting element 42 is reflected on the first reflecting surface 412b after passing through the incident surface 412a, and then reflected by the ring-shaped second reflecting surface 411b before finally exiting at the exit surface 411a.
[0047] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 8 The emitting surface 411a includes a first sub-emitting surface 411a1 and a second sub-emitting surface 411a2. The first sub-emitting surface 411a1 and the second reflecting surface 411b are arranged facing each other along the first direction A1. The second sub-emitting surface 411a2 is connected between the second reflecting surface 411b and the first sub-emitting surface 411a1. Light rays are emitted through the first sub-emitting surface 411a1 and the second sub-emitting surface 411a2, giving the light emitting assembly 40 a better light emission effect.
[0048] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 8 The thickness of the light guide 41 ranges from 5 mm to 10 mm. By setting the light guide 41 to a relatively small thickness, the point light source 42, combined with the light guide 41 containing light-diffusing powder, can convert the point light source of the point light source 42 into a surface light source output from the light guide 41. The overall structure is very thin and can be used in scenarios with limited space.
[0049] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 8 The light-transmitting sealing element 50 has multiple covers 53 protruding from the second side 50b, and multiple point light-emitting elements 42 are correspondingly disposed within the multiple covers 53. Multiple windows 22 are arranged in a ring, and multiple covers 53 are correspondingly located at the multiple windows 22, and multiple reflective parts 412 are correspondingly located at the multiple windows 22.
[0050] The cover 53 provides waterproof and dustproof sealing protection for the point light-emitting element 42, allowing the light emitted by the element to pass through the cover 53 and illuminate the reflective portion 412 of the light guide 41. The inner cavity of the cover 53 and the point light-emitting element 42 are shaped to match, for example, both are cuboid, allowing the point light-emitting element 42 to be housed within the cover 53 in a compact structure. The second shell 20 is provided with multiple windows 22, possessing high strength while also allowing light to pass through.
[0051] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 8 The second side 50b has multiple clearance grooves 54, and the multiple clearance grooves 54 and multiple cover portions 53 are arranged adjacent to each other in a one-to-one correspondence. The ends of multiple reflective portions 412 are located in the multiple clearance grooves 54 in a one-to-one correspondence. By placing the ends of the reflective portions 412 in the clearance grooves 54 of the light-transmitting seal 50, more light emitted by the point light-emitting element 42 can be irradiated onto the incident surface 412a of the reflective portion 412, and the thickness of the light-transmitting seal 50 is smaller, resulting in a compact structure.
[0052] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 The second shell 20 has an annular limiting groove 23, and the circuit board 43 is annular. The inner ring area 50c of the light-transmitting seal 50 and the circuit board 43 are stacked in the annular limiting groove 23. When assembling the light-transmitting seal 50 and the circuit board 43, the second side 50b of the light-transmitting seal 50 is placed against the second shell 20, the inner ring area 50c of the light-transmitting seal 50 is located in the annular limiting groove 23 of the second shell 20, and the circuit board 43 with the point light-emitting element 42 is placed against the first side 50a of the light-transmitting seal 50 and located in the annular limiting groove 23, which facilitates the positioning and assembly of the light-transmitting seal 50 and the circuit board 43 into the second shell 20.
[0053] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 10 , Figure 11The circuit board 43, the light-transmitting seal 50, and the second shell 20 are connected by fasteners 64 (such as screws). The fasteners 64 are sequentially inserted through the circuit board 43 and the light-transmitting seal 50 and threaded onto the second shell 20. Using fasteners to fix the circuit board 43 and the light-transmitting seal 50 to the second shell 20 makes assembly and disassembly easy, ensures reliable connection, and provides a good seal at the window 22 of the second shell 20.
[0054] For example, the circuit board 43, the light-transmitting seal 50, and the second shell 20 are connected by four fasteners 64, which are distributed circumferentially, and the structural connection is reliable.
[0055] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 The outer edge of the second shell 20 has an annular groove 24, and the edge of the opening 11 has an annular boss 12. The outer ring bone 51 is located within the annular groove 24 and is sandwiched between the wall of the annular groove 24 and the annular boss 12. During assembly, the outer ring bone 51 is placed within the annular groove 24 of the second shell 20, and the annular boss 12 of the first shell 10 is pressed against the outer ring bone 51 to achieve a tight fit and effectively seal the first shell 10 and the second shell 20.
[0056] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 The second shell 20 has an annular mating wall 25, and the light-transmitting sealing element 50 has an annular mating groove 55. The annular mating wall 25 is inserted into the annular mating groove 55, and the wall surface of the annular mating wall 25 abuts against the wall surface of the annular mating groove 55. During assembly, the annular mating groove 55 of the light-transmitting sealing element 50 and the annular mating wall 25 of the second shell 20 are inserted and mated, increasing the contact area between the light-transmitting sealing element 50 and the second shell 20 within a limited space, thereby improving the sealing and waterproofing effect.
[0057] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 The light-transmitting seal 50 is made of silicone, thermoplastic polyurethane rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer. The aforementioned light-transmitting seal 50 possesses a certain degree of elastic deformation and light transmission capability, meeting the application requirements.
[0058] For example, the light-transmitting seal 50 can be a high-transmittance silicone component, with a transmittance of over 88%, providing good sealing, airtightness, and good stability, temperature resistance, and aging resistance due to the high purity of the silicone. The light-transmitting seal 50 adopts a double-rib design to achieve a waterproof and dustproof seal between the first shell 10 and the second shell 20, achieving IP67 waterproof rating.
[0059] Please see Figures 1 to 3This application provides an electronic device 100, including the aforementioned sealed and light-transmitting structure. Since this electronic device employs all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it also possesses all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated upon here.
[0060] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The electronic device 100 includes a first side shell 31 and a second side shell 32. A second shell 20 is located at the opening 11 of the first shell 10, and the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 are connected by a plurality of first fasteners 61. The first side shell 31 has a first fastening portion 311 and a second fastening portion 312 distributed opposite to each other. The first fastening portion 311 fastens to the first shell 10, and the second fastening portion 312 fastens to the second shell 20. A portion of the first fasteners 61 are covered by the wall surface of the first side shell 31. A light guide 41 is located on the side of the second shell 20 away from the first shell 10, and the light guide 41 and the second shell 20 are connected by second fasteners 62, which are sequentially inserted through the second shell 20 and the light guide 41. The second side shell 32 is located on the first shell 10, and the second side shell 32 and the first shell 10 are connected by a third fastener 63. Another portion of the first fasteners 61 are covered by the wall surface of the second side shell 32.
[0061] The first fastener 61, the second fastener 62, and the third fastener 63 can be screws. The first fastener 61 can be sequentially inserted through the second housing 20 and the first housing 10 and threaded to the first housing 10, with its head abutting against the second housing 20. The second fastener 62 can be sequentially inserted through the second housing 20 and the light guide 41 and threaded to the light guide 41, with its head abutting against the bottom surface of the second housing 20. The third fastener 63 can be sequentially inserted through the second side housing 32 and the first housing 10 and threaded to the first housing 10, with its head abutting against the second side housing 32.
[0062] The electronic device 100 can be disassembled for maintenance or replacement. The first shell 10, the second shell 20 and the first side shell 31 are combined to form a reliable structural connection that is resistant to drop and disassembly. It is particularly suitable for outdoor use. Only the third fastener 63 is visible on the exterior, while the first fastener 61 and the second fastener 62 are not visible.
[0063] For example, the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 can be connected by three first fasteners 61, which are distributed circumferentially. The light guide 41 and the second shell 20 can be connected by three second fasteners 62, which are distributed circumferentially. The second side shell 32 and the first shell 10 can be connected by two third fasteners 63, which are distributed circumferentially. The overall structure is reliably connected.
[0064] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 6 The light guide 41 also includes a decorative ring 70, which is disposed on the second shell 20 and covers the outer ring area 41a of the light guide 41. One end of the decorative ring 70 is embedded in the second shell 20 and the first side shell 31, and the decorative ring 70 is rotatably fastened to the light guide 41. The decorative ring 70 is disposed on the light guide 41 and serves a decorative function. The outer ring area 41a of the light guide 41 is blocked by the decorative ring 70, and the remaining part can serve as the light emission area. By embedding one end of the decorative ring 70 into the second shell 20 and the first side shell 31, the decorative ring 70 is limited in its plane and cannot be translated in the plane of its plane. The decorative ring 70 is rotatably fastened to the light guide 41, thus limiting the decorative ring 70 along its axial direction. With the decorative ring 70 fixed to the second shell 20, the first side shell 31 can be reliably fixed to the first shell 10 and the second shell 20. The structure is interlocked layer by layer, the connection is reliable, and it is protected against drop and disassembly.
[0065] For example, see Figure 3 The inner wall of the decorative ring 70 has multiple inner buckles 711, and the outer periphery of the light guide 41 has multiple outer buckles 413. The outer buckles 413 and the inner buckles 711 are rotated and fastened in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0066] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 6 The first side shell 31 is roughly C-shaped, and its two ends are bent inward to form a first buckle 311 and a second buckle 312. The first buckle 311 can be a deep buckle, and the second buckle 312 can be a shallow buckle. The length of the first buckle 311 is greater than that of the second buckle 312, so that the first buckle 311 can be reliably connected to the first shell 10, meeting the requirement of reliable connection, and the second buckle 312 can be easily disassembled.
[0067] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 The decorative ring 70 includes a superior arc segment 71 and a connecting segment 72. The two ends of the superior arc segment 71 are connected by the connecting segment 72. The wall of the second side shell 32 covers and abuts against the connecting segment 72. The opposite two sides of the second side shell 32 and the opposite two end faces of the superior arc segment 71 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence to define the circumferential position of the decorative ring 70. Figure 7 The second side shell 32 abuts against the connecting section 72 of the decorative ring 70, and the second side shell 32 is fixed on the first shell 10, thereby fixing the decorative ring 70 on the first shell 10.
[0068] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 7Based on the connection between the light guide 41 and the second shell 20 via the second fastener 62, the light guide 41 has an extension arm 414 corresponding to the second side shell 32. A first fastener 61 is sequentially inserted through the extension arm 414, the second shell 20, and the first shell 10, and threadedly connected to the first shell 10. The head of the first fastener 61 abuts against the extension arm 414. This ensures a more reliable connection between the light guide 41 and the second shell 20. The first fastener 61 is concealed by the second side shell 32 and is not visible from the structural exterior.
[0069] For example, the light guide 41 and the second housing 20 are connected by three second fasteners 62 and one first fastener 61, and the connection is reliable.
[0070] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 to 6 The light guide 41 also includes a mesh cover 80, which is located at the opening 21 of the second shell 20. The mesh cover 80 protects the speaker 93 at the opening 21 of the second shell 20, and the sound emitted by the speaker 93 is propagated outward through the mesh cover 80. The speaker 93 can be a waterproof speaker, installed at the opening 21 of the second shell 20. The inner edge of the light guide 41 has an annular baffle 415, and the mesh cover 80 is positioned between the annular baffle 415 and the second shell 20, so that the mesh cover 80 is limited to the second shell 20 along the thickness direction and will not fall out. The edge of the mesh cover 80 has a slot 81, and the light guide 41 has a locking arm 416 corresponding to the second side shell 32. The locking arm 416 engages with the slot 81 to limit the circumferential position of the mesh cover 80 and prevent the mesh cover 80 from rotating. The locking arm 416 can be connected to the extension arm 414.
[0071] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 The first side shell 31 is provided with a pressing part 313, and the first shell 10 is provided with a mechanical button 91 at the corresponding position. The pressing part 313 and the mechanical button 91 are arranged opposite to each other. By pressing the pressing part 313, the mechanical button 91 can be pressed to realize a predetermined function. The mechanical button 91 can be located on the main board 90.
[0072] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 7 The second side shell 32 is equipped with a flashlight assembly 92, which includes a light source 921 and a lens 922. The lens 922 is located on the light-emitting side of the light source 921. The light emitted by the light source 921 is processed by the lens 922 and then emitted outward, realizing the flashlight function. The light source 921 is electrically connected to the main board 90.
[0073] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3The first shell 10 includes a first inner layer 13 and a first outer layer 14. The inner surface of the first outer layer 14 is connected to the outer surface of the first inner layer 13. The hardness of the first inner layer 13 is greater than that of the first outer layer 14. The first inner layer 13 has high strength, while the first outer layer 14 has high elasticity and is easily deformable, thus improving the overall structural strength and drop resistance. The first inner layer 13 and the first outer layer 14 can be a two-color injection molded structure, which is easy to mold.
[0074] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 The second shell 20 includes a second inner layer 26 and a second outer layer 27. The inner surface of the second outer layer 27 is connected to the outer surface of the second inner layer 26. The hardness of the second inner layer 26 is greater than that of the second outer layer 27. The second inner layer 26 has higher strength, while the second outer layer 27 has higher elasticity and is easily deformable, thus improving the overall structural strength and drop resistance. The second inner layer 26 and the second outer layer 27 can be a two-color injection molded structure, which is easy to mold.
[0075] In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 can be various products, such as a wearable speaker. The wearable speaker is small in size and multifunctional. It can be a Bluetooth speaker capable of high-volume playback; it can have a walkie-talkie module for group chat; it can have a flashlight for illumination; and it can have a built-in storage chip for storing audio files. The wearable speaker is suitable for outdoor scenarios such as hiking and cycling.
[0076] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A sealed, light-transmitting structure, characterized in that, The application relates to a sealed light-transmitting structure, which comprises a first shell, a second shell, a light-transmitting seal and a light-emitting assembly. The first shell has an opening, and the second shell is arranged at the opening. The second shell has a window. The light-transmitting seal is annular and has a first side and a second side, the first side is arranged towards the first shell, and the second side is arranged against the second shell. The light-emitting assembly comprises a circuit board, a point light-emitting element and a light guide, the circuit board is arranged against the first side, the point light-emitting element is arranged on a side of the circuit board facing the light-transmitting seal and is located at the window, the light guide and the second side are arranged in a facing mode, the light guide has an incident surface and an emitting surface, and the emitting surface of the point light-emitting element is arranged towards the incident surface, light emitted by the point light-emitting element can pass through the light-transmitting seal, is incident on the incident surface and is emitted from the emitting surface. The light-transmitting seal has an outer ring and an inner ring, the outer ring is clamped between the edge of the opening and the outer edge of the second shell, and the inner ring is clamped between the circuit board and the second shell. The light guide comprises an annular part and a plurality of reflecting parts, the reflecting parts are annularly distributed and are connected to the annular part, each reflecting part forms an incident surface, and the surface of the annular part forms an emitting surface which extends along the annular part.
2. The sealed light-transmissive structure of claim 1, wherein The emitting surfaces of the point light-emitting elements are arranged one by one towards the incident surfaces of the reflecting parts. The light-transmitting seal has a plurality of cover parts which protrude outwards from the second side, the point light-emitting elements are arranged one by one in the cover parts, the windows are annularly distributed, the cover parts are arranged one by one at the windows, and the reflecting parts are arranged one by one at the windows.
3. The sealed light-transmissive structure of claim 2, wherein, The second side has a plurality of avoiding grooves, the avoiding grooves and the cover parts are arranged one by one in a neighboring mode, and the end parts of the reflecting parts are arranged one by one in the avoiding grooves.
4. The sealed light-transmissive structure of claim 3, wherein, The second shell has an annular limiting groove, the circuit board is annular, and the inner ring area of the light-transmitting seal and the circuit board are arranged one on another in the annular limiting groove.
5. The sealed light-transmissive structure of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The circuit board, the light-transmitting seal and the second shell are connected through a fastener, the fastener is sequentially arranged on the circuit board and the light-transmitting seal and is threadedly connected to the second shell.
6. The sealed light-transmissive structure of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The outer edge of the second shell has an annular groove, the edge of the opening has an annular boss, the outer ring is arranged in the annular groove and is clamped between the wall surface of the annular groove and the annular boss.
7. The sealed light-transmissive structure of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The second shell has an annular fitting wall, the light-transmitting seal has an annular fitting groove, the annular fitting wall is arranged in the annular fitting groove, and the wall surface of the annular fitting wall is arranged against the wall surface of the annular fitting groove.
8. The sealed light-transmissive structure of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The light-transmitting seal is a silica gel element, a thermoplastic polyurethane rubber element or a thermoplastic elastomer element.
9. The sealed light-transmissive structure of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The application further relates to a sealed light-transmitting structure comprising the sealed light-transmitting structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.
10. An electronic device, comprising: