Thread protection cover plate structure and circular smart watch

By using external threads on the outside of the protective cover and internal threads on the inside of the casing, combined with the use of waterproof gaskets, the problems of difficult-to-replace protective covers and insufficient waterproof performance are solved, enabling convenient replacement and improved waterproof function.

CN223842329UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27TRULY OPTO ELECTRONICS
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520419864.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-11
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-11

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Technical Problem

Existing smartwatch protective covers are difficult to replace easily, and the disassembly process is complicated, which can easily lead to product damage and insufficient waterproof performance.

Method used

External threads are provided on the outside of the protective cover, and internal threads are provided in the second opening of the housing. The cover is conveniently installed by rotational engagement, and a waterproof gasket is provided between the housing and the cover to improve waterproof performance.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient and simple replacement of the protective cover, while improving the product's waterproof function. The design of the waterproof gasket prevents it from falling off during replacement and enhances the sealing effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a thread protection cover plate structure and a round intelligent watch, the thread protection cover plate structure comprises a casing and a protection cover plate, the inside of the casing is fixedly connected with an installation boss, the casing is provided with a first opening and a second opening through the installation boss, and the first opening is used for placing the intelligent watch; and the outer side of the protective cover plate is provided with an external thread and is in threaded connection with the interior of the second opening. According to the threaded protection cover plate structure and the circular intelligent watch provided by the utility model, the outer side of the protection cover plate is provided with the external threads, and the second opening on the casing is internally provided with the internal threads, so that the protection cover plate is rotated during installation, and the protection cover plate is screwed into the second opening on the casing along the threads through the cooperation of the internal threads and the external threads; at the moment, the protective cover plate is fixed in the second opening in the machine shell, so that a consumer can replace the protective cover plate and the appearance pattern of the product, and the operation enables the protective cover plate to be changed very conveniently and simply.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of circular smartwatch technology, and in particular to a threaded protective cover structure and a circular smartwatch. Background Technology

[0002] The case is the main component of a smartwatch. Its function is to enclose and protect the watch's internal components (movement, dial, hands, etc.), and it also largely determines the watch's various performance indicators, such as water resistance, dust resistance, antimagnetic properties, and shock resistance. In addition, the case also controls the appearance and design of the watch itself.

[0003] As the outer casing of a round smartwatch, the protective cover is the most vulnerable part, susceptible to damage such as bumps, cracks, and scratches. Currently, protective covers are generally fixed to the casing with hot melt adhesive or high-adhesion double-sided adhesive, requiring specialized heating and disassembly tools, as well as professional techniques. This is quite difficult for the average consumer, and even slight mistakes can damage the entire product. This also means that consumers cannot easily replace the cover if they want to change the product's appearance. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to address the aforementioned technical problems by providing a threaded protective cover structure and a circular smartwatch. The protective cover has an external thread on its outer side and an internal thread in the second opening on the casing. During installation, rotating the protective cover allows it to be screwed into the second opening on the casing through the engagement of the internal and external threads. The protective cover is then fixed in place within the second opening, enabling consumers to easily replace the protective cover and its appearance. This operation makes changing the protective cover very convenient and simple. Furthermore, a waterproof gasket is placed between the mounting boss on the casing and the protective cover. When the protective cover is tightened, it presses down on the waterproof gasket, thus providing the entire product with good waterproof functionality.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A threaded protective cover structure and a circular smartwatch, comprising:

[0007] The device includes a housing and a protective cover. The housing has a mounting boss fixedly connected inside, and the housing has a first opening and a second opening formed by the mounting boss. The first opening is for inserting the smartwatch. The protective cover has an external thread on its outer side and is threaded into the inside of the second opening. The protective cover is used to protect the smartwatch.

[0008] Furthermore, both the second opening and the protective cover are circular structures, and the size of the protective cover is adapted to the second opening.

[0009] Furthermore, a waterproof gasket is installed between the protective cover and the mounting boss, the waterproof gasket being used to give the smartwatch better waterproof function.

[0010] Furthermore, the waterproof gasket is made of nitrile rubber, nitrile rubber or fluorinated rubber.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper surface of the protective cover is flush with the upper surface of the housing.

[0012] Furthermore, the upper surface of the mounting boss is provided with an annular groove, and the waterproof gasket is embedded inside the annular groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the waterproof gasket has a rectangular cross-section, an arc is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the waterproof gasket, and an elastic protrusion is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the waterproof gasket, the elastic protrusion being engaged inside the annular groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the elastic protrusion includes a limiting part integrally formed with the waterproof gasket, and multiple protrusions are integrally formed on both the left and right sides of the limiting part.

[0015] Furthermore, the upper surface of the mounting boss is provided with a sealing adhesive, and the waterproof gasket is bonded and fixed to the mounting boss by the sealing adhesive, which is a PUR hot melt adhesive.

[0016] A circular smartwatch includes the threaded protective cover structure described above.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The threaded protective cover structure and round smartwatch provided by this utility model feature an external thread on the outer side of the protective cover and an internal thread in the second opening on the casing. During installation, rotating the protective cover allows it to be screwed into the second opening on the casing through the engagement of the internal and external threads. This fixes the protective cover in place, enabling consumers to easily replace the protective cover and its appearance. This operation makes changing the protective cover very convenient and simple. Furthermore, a waterproof gasket is placed between the mounting boss on the casing and the protective cover. When the protective cover is tightened, it presses down on the waterproof gasket, thus providing the entire product with good waterproof functionality.

[0019] The threaded protective cover structure and circular smartwatch provided by this utility model prevent the waterproof gasket from falling off when replacing the protective cover by engaging the elastic protrusion on the lower surface of the waterproof gasket inside the annular groove. Furthermore, the waterproof gasket is engaged in the annular groove by the limiting part and the protrusion, making it easier to replace the waterproof gasket. Simply pull out the waterproof gasket and the elastic protrusion with force. At the same time, the arc on the upper surface of the waterproof gasket can better contact the protective cover, improving the sealing effect of the waterproof gasket. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A front view cross-sectional view of the threaded protective cover structure and the circular smartwatch provided by this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 A top view of the threaded protective cover structure and the circular smartwatch provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the threaded protective cover structure and the protective cover structure of a round smartwatch provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the threaded protective cover structure and the circular smartwatch provided by this utility model in Embodiment 3;

[0024] Figure 5 The threaded protective cover structure and the circular smartwatch provided by this utility model Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0025] The markings in the diagram are explained as follows:

[0026] 1. Housing; 2. Mounting boss; 3. First opening; 4. Second opening; 5. Protective cover; 6. External thread; 7. Waterproof gasket; 8. Annular groove; 701. Arc; 702. Elastic protrusion; 7021. Limiting part; 7022. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0028] As described in the background section, existing protective covers are generally fixed to the casing with hot melt adhesive or high-adhesion double-sided adhesive. Disassembly requires special heating and disassembly tools, as well as professional disassembly techniques, which is very difficult for ordinary consumers. A slight mistake can lead to damage to the entire product. This also means that if consumers want to change the appearance pattern of the product, they cannot easily replace the cover.

[0029] To solve this technical problem, this utility model provides a threaded protective cover structure and a round smartwatch. The protective cover 5 has an external thread 6 on its outer side and an internal thread in the second opening 4 on the housing 1. During installation, rotating the protective cover 5 allows it to be screwed into the second opening 4 on the housing 1 along the thread through the engagement of the internal and external threads 6. The protective cover 5 is then fixed in place within the second opening 4, allowing consumers to easily replace the protective cover 5 and its appearance. This operation makes changing the protective cover 5 very convenient and simple. Furthermore, a waterproof gasket 7 is provided between the mounting boss 2 on the housing 1 and the protective cover 5. When the protective cover 5 is tightened, it presses down on the waterproof gasket 7, thus providing the entire product with good waterproof functionality.

[0030] For details, please refer to Figure 1-5 The threaded protective cover structure and the circular smartwatch specifically include:

[0031] The housing 1 has a mounting boss 2 fixedly connected inside. The housing 1 has a first opening 3 and a second opening 4 formed by the mounting boss 2. The first opening 3 is used for inserting the smartwatch.

[0032] The protective cover 5 has an external thread 6 on its outer side and is threaded into the inside of the second opening 4. The protective cover 5 is used to protect the smartwatch.

[0033] The threaded protective cover structure and round smartwatch provided by this utility model have an external thread 6 on the outer side of the protective cover 5 and an internal thread in the second opening 4 on the housing 1. During installation, the protective cover 5 is rotated, and the protective cover 5 is screwed into the second opening 4 on the housing 1 along the thread through the cooperation of the internal thread and the external thread 6. At this time, the protective cover 5 is fixed in the second opening 4 on the housing 1, so that consumers can replace the protective cover 5 and the appearance pattern of the product. This operation makes changing the protective cover 5 very convenient and simple.

[0034] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0036] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1-3 A threaded protective cover structure and a circular smartwatch, comprising a housing 1, with a mounting boss 2 fixedly connected inside the housing 1, and the housing 1 forming a first opening 3 and a second opening 4 through the mounting boss 2, the first opening 3 being used for inserting the smartwatch.

[0039] The protective cover 5 has an external thread 6 on its outer side and is threaded into the inside of the second opening 4. The protective cover 5 is used to protect the smartwatch.

[0040] The threaded protective cover structure and round smartwatch provided in this embodiment feature an external thread 6 on the outer side of the protective cover 5 and an internal thread in the second opening 4 on the housing 1. During installation, rotating the protective cover 5 allows it to be screwed into the second opening 4 on the housing 1 along the thread through the engagement of the internal and external threads 6. At this point, the protective cover 5 is fixed in the second opening 4 on the housing 1, enabling consumers to replace the protective cover 5 and the appearance pattern of the product. This operation makes changing the protective cover 5 very convenient and simple. At the same time, a waterproof gasket 7 is provided between the mounting boss 2 on the housing 1 and the protective cover 5. When the protective cover 5 is tightened, it will press down on the waterproof gasket 7, thus giving the entire product good waterproof function.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] The threaded protective cover structure and the circular smartwatch provided in Embodiment 1 are further optimized, specifically, as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, both the second opening 4 and the protective cover 5 are circular structures. The size of the protective cover 5 is adapted to the second opening 4. Specifically, the outer side of the protective cover 5 is provided with an external thread 6, and the second opening 4 on the housing 1 is provided with an internal thread. The desired thread effect can be obtained by CNC machining on the side. When the protective cover 5 is screwed into the second opening 4 on the housing 1 along the thread, the protective cover 5 can be attracted and fixed by a suction cup, making it easy to rotate with force.

[0043] A waterproof gasket 7 is installed between the protective cover 5 and the mounting boss 2. The waterproof gasket 7 is used to give the smartwatch a better waterproof function. The waterproof gasket 7 is made of nitrile rubber, nitrile rubber or fluorinated rubber. The upper surface of the protective cover 5 is flush with the upper surface of the housing 1.

[0044] By setting a waterproof gasket 7 between the mounting boss 2 on the housing 1 and the protective cover 5, when the protective cover 5 is tightened, the protective cover 5 will also press down on the waterproof gasket 7, thus giving the entire product a good waterproof function.

[0045] Example 3

[0046] The threaded protective cover structure and the circular smartwatch provided in Embodiment 1 or 2 are further optimized, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the upper surface of the mounting boss 2 is provided with an annular groove 8, and the waterproof gasket 7 is embedded in the annular groove 8. The waterproof gasket 7 has a rectangular cross-section. The upper surface of the waterproof gasket 7 is fixedly connected with an arc 701, and the lower surface of the waterproof gasket 7 is fixedly connected with an elastic protrusion 702. The elastic protrusion 702 is engaged in the annular groove 8. The elastic protrusion 702 includes a limiting part 7021 integrally formed with the waterproof gasket 7. Multiple protrusions 7022 are integrally formed on both the left and right sides of the limiting part 7021.

[0047] By engaging the elastic protrusion 702 on the lower surface of the waterproof gasket 7 inside the annular groove 8, the waterproof gasket 7 is prevented from falling off when replacing the protective cover plate 5. Furthermore, the waterproof gasket 7 is engaged in the annular groove 8 by the limiting part 7021 and the protrusion 7022, making it easier to replace the waterproof gasket 7. Simply pull out the waterproof gasket 7 and the elastic protrusion 702 with force. At the same time, the arc 701 on the upper surface of the waterproof gasket 7 can better contact the protective cover plate 5, improving the sealing effect of the waterproof gasket 7.

[0048] Example 4

[0049] The threaded protective cover structure and circular smartwatch provided in the above embodiments are further optimized. A sealing adhesive is provided on the upper surface of the mounting boss 2. The waterproof gasket 7 is bonded and fixed to the mounting boss 2 by the sealing adhesive. The sealing adhesive is PUR hot melt adhesive. PUR hot melt adhesive is a moisture-curing reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive. Its main component is terminal isocyanate polyurethane prepolymer. This adhesive has excellent bonding strength, temperature resistance, chemical corrosion resistance and aging resistance, which better bonds and fixes the waterproof gasket 7 to the mounting boss 2, and prevents the waterproof gasket 7 from falling off when the protective cover 5 is replaced.

[0050] A circular smartwatch includes the threaded protective cover structure described above, making it easier to replace the protective cover 5 of the circular smartwatch.

[0051] The threaded protective cover structure and the usage process of the round smartwatch provided by this utility model are as follows:

[0052] By providing external threads 6 on the outer side of the protective cover 5 and internal threads in the second opening 4 on the housing 1, the protective cover 5 is screwed into the second opening 4 on the housing 1 through the engagement of the internal and external threads 6 during installation. This secures the protective cover 5 within the second opening 4, allowing consumers to easily replace the product's protective cover 5 and its exterior design. This operation makes changing the protective cover 5 very convenient and simple. Furthermore, a waterproof gasket 7 is provided between the mounting boss 2 on the housing 1 and the protective cover 5, ensuring that the protective cover 5 is securely tightened. The protective cover 5 will press down and tighten the waterproof gasket 7, thus giving the entire product a better waterproof function. By engaging the elastic protrusion 702 on the lower surface of the waterproof gasket 7 inside the annular groove 8, the waterproof gasket 7 is prevented from falling off when the protective cover 5 is replaced. Furthermore, the waterproof gasket 7 is engaged in the annular groove 8 by the limiting part 7021 and the protrusion 7022, making it easier to replace the waterproof gasket 7. Simply pull out the waterproof gasket 7 and the elastic protrusion 702 with force. At the same time, the arc 701 on the upper surface of the waterproof gasket 7 can better contact the protective cover 5, improving the sealing effect of the waterproof gasket 7.

[0053] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "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, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; 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, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0054] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model, but do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms; rather, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any equivalent structures made using the content of this utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A threaded protective cover structure, characterized in that, It includes: The housing (1) has a mounting boss (2) fixedly connected inside. The housing (1) has a first opening (3) and a second opening (4) formed by the mounting boss (2). The first opening (3) is used for inserting the smart watch. The protective cover (5) has an external thread (6) on its outer side and is threaded to the inside of the second opening (4). The protective cover (5) is used to protect the smart watch.

2. The threaded protective cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second opening (4) and the protective cover (5) are both circular structures, and the size of the protective cover (5) is adapted to the second opening (4).

3. The threaded protective cover structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A waterproof gasket (7) is installed between the protective cover (5) and the mounting boss (2), and the waterproof gasket (7) is used to give the smartwatch a better waterproof function.

4. The threaded protective cover structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The waterproof gasket (7) is made of nitrile rubber, nitrile rubber or fluorinated rubber.

5. The threaded protective cover structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper surface of the protective cover (5) is flush with the upper surface of the housing (1).

6. The threaded protective cover structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper surface of the mounting boss (2) is provided with an annular groove (8), and the waterproof gasket (7) is embedded in the annular groove (8).

7. The threaded protective cover structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The waterproof gasket (7) has a rectangular cross-section. An arc (701) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the waterproof gasket (7), and an elastic protrusion (702) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the waterproof gasket (7). The elastic protrusion (702) is engaged inside the annular groove (8).

8. The threaded protective cover structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The elastic protrusion (702) includes a limiting part (7021) integrally formed with the waterproof gasket (7), and multiple protrusions (7022) are integrally formed on both the left and right sides of the limiting part (7021).

9. The threaded protective cover structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper surface of the mounting boss (2) is provided with a sealing adhesive, and the waterproof gasket (7) is bonded and fixed to the mounting boss (2) by the sealing adhesive. The sealing adhesive is PUR hot melt adhesive.

10. A circular smartwatch, characterized in that, Includes the thread protection cover structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.