Waterproof key structure and intelligent door lock thereof

By using waterproof silicone kits for electronic buttons and clamping waterproof components in smart door locks, the problems of substandard waterproof performance and poor assembly and maintainability are solved, improving the button feel and overall waterproof effect.

CN223911562UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13SHENZHEN FENDA SMART HOME CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520325429.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-25
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-25

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Technical Problem

Existing smart door locks suffer from problems such as inadequate waterproofing, inconsistent feel of the opening and closing buttons, and poor assembly and maintainability.

Method used

Waterproof components made of waterproof silicone material are fitted onto the electronic buttons and clamped between the circuit board and the housing to form a sealed waterproof space, eliminating the need for adhesive application and improving button feel and ease of assembly and maintenance.

Benefits of technology

The device achieves an IPX5 waterproof rating, has good button feel, excellent assembly and maintainability, and reduces costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent locks, in particular to a waterproof key structure and an intelligent door lock thereof, the waterproof key structure comprises a shell, a trigger, a circuit board, a waterproof piece and a bottom plate, an electronic key is integrated on the circuit board, the waterproof piece is made of soft silica gel materials and is sleeved on the electronic key, the bottom plate seals the circuit board in the shell, and the trigger is arranged in the shell. The waterproof part is clamped by the circuit board and the shell, so that a closed waterproof space is formed on the electronic key. The intelligent door lock applying the waterproof key structure achieves the IPX5 level requirements of whole machine waterproof and salt spray test; the appearance effect of the whole machine is not influenced, and the key hand feeling experience is good; and meanwhile, a dispensing process for sealing the electronic keys is canceled, so that the assembly maintainability is good.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to intelligent lock technical field especially, it is a kind of waterproof key structure and its intelligent door lock. BACKGROUND

[0002] Intelligent door lock is the lock that is improved on the basis of distinguishing from traditional mechanical lock, more intelligent and simple in user security, identification, manageability, and intelligent door lock is the executing component of locking in access control system, and it is composite lock with security, convenience and advanced technology, which is different from traditional mechanical lock.

[0003] The intelligent door lock on the market has the following problems:

[0004] 1. The whole machine is unqualified in waterproof and salt spray test, and there is a risk of failure in long-term use.

[0005] 2. The door opening and closing keys have different feelings, and the experience is very poor.

[0006] 3. The point glue process is used to seal the PCBA electronic key device, and the assembly and maintenance are poor.

[0007] Therefore, the utility model provides a waterproof key structure to solve one or more of the above problems by clamping waterproof silica gel mounting between the circuit board and the shell to seal the electronic key, achieve better waterproof effect and better assembly and maintenance performance, and improve the key feeling. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0008] In view of the above problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a waterproof key structure, which comprises:

[0009] A shell, a through hole is formed in the front surface of the shell, an installation column is arranged in the interior of the shell, the installation column is arranged on both sides of the through hole, and the installation column extends downward from the bottom surface of the through hole;

[0010] An electronic key, the electronic key is integrated on a circuit board, the circuit board is installed in the shell, and the upper end of the electronic key faces the through hole;

[0011] A waterproof part, the waterproof part is made of soft silica gel material, the waterproof part has a cover structure, the waterproof part is sleeved on the electronic key, the lower end surface of the waterproof part abuts against the surface of the circuit board, the upper end surface of the waterproof part abuts against the inner surface of the shell, the circuit board presses the waterproof part in the shell, and the waterproof part seals the electronic key to form waterproof;

[0012] The trigger comprises a trigger part, an elastic arm and a mounting part, the trigger part is connected with the mounting part through the elastic arm, the mounting part is fastened and mounted on the mounting column, the upper end of the trigger part penetrates through the through hole and is exposed on the front surface of the shell, and the lower end of the trigger part abuts against the waterproof part, and driving the trigger part can trigger the electronic key.

[0013] A bottom plate is arranged to encapsulate the circuit board in the shell.

[0014] Optionally, a partition layer is arranged on the middle part of the waterproof part, the partition layer divides the waterproof part into an upper cavity and a lower cavity, the lower cavity is sleeved with the electronic key, the bottom end of the lower cavity abuts against the surface of the circuit board, the circuit board presses the waterproof part in the shell, and the lower cavity encloses the electronic key to form waterproof.

[0015] Optionally, the inner cavity of the lower cavity is shaped to be adapted to the outer shape of the electronic key, the lower end of the trigger part abuts against the upper surface of the partition layer, and the upper end of the electronic key abuts against the lower surface of the partition layer.

[0016] Optionally, the bottom end of the lower cavity is provided with a convex strip, and the convex strip abuts against the surface of the circuit board.

[0017] Optionally, the upper cavity is formed with a groove, and the elastic arm is assembled through the groove.

[0018] Optionally, the upper cavity encloses the trigger to form waterproof.

[0019] Optionally, the shell is made of an aluminum alloy material; and / or,

[0020] The trigger is integrally formed by using plastic.

[0021] Optionally, a thickened layer is arranged on the partition layer, and the thickened layer thickens the thickness of the partition layer.

[0022] Optionally, a limiting ring is formed on the trigger part, the limiting ring limits the trigger on one side of the through hole, and the elastic arm is arranged to extend along the outside of the limiting ring.

[0023] In addition, the utility model also provides a kind of intelligent door lock of application above waterproof key structure.

[0024] The technical scheme of the utility model has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0025] The waterproof key structure provided by the utility model, including shell, trigger, circuit board, waterproof spare and bottom plate, integrated electronic key on the circuit board, waterproof spare adopts soft silica gel material to manufacture, waterproof spare is sleeved on the electronic key, bottom plate seals the circuit board in the shell, through circuit board and shell clamping waterproof spare installation, so as to form the closed waterproof space on the electronic key. The intelligent door lock of the waterproof key structure is applied to realize the whole machine waterproof, salt fog test IPX5 level requirement, and does not affect the whole machine appearance effect, and the key hand feeling experience is good, meanwhile, the point gum process sealing electronic key is cancelled, and the assembly maintainability is good. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] The embodiments of the utility model will be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the accompanying drawings are only for illustration and elaboration, and do not constitute the limitation to the scope of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 1 It is the perspective view of the waterproof key structure of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 It is the explosion schematic view of the waterproof key structure of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 It is the partial section view schematic view of the waterproof key structure of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 It is the section view schematic view of the waterproof key structure of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 It is Figure 4 The enlarged schematic view of partial A.

[0032] Illustration:

[0033] 1, shell;2, trigger;3, circuit board;4, waterproof spare;5, bottom plate;6, electronic key;7, through hole;8, mounting column;9, trigger part;10, elastic arm;11, mounting part;12, limit ring;13, separation layer;14, upper cavity;15, lower cavity;16, convex strip;17, recess;18, thickening layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to facilitate understanding the utility model, the utility model will be described more fully below with reference to relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are given in the drawings. However, the utility model can be realized through many other different forms, and is not limited to the embodiments described in the present text. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive.

[0035] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements can also be present. Where, when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements can also be present. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions as used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0036] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in the description of the present application herein only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0037] In the description of the present application, the technical terms "first", "second" and the like are only used to distinguish different objects, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0038] As shown in Figures 1-5 The waterproof key structure of the present application comprises a shell 1, a trigger 2, a circuit board 3, a waterproof part 4 and a bottom plate 5. The electronic key 6 is integrated on the circuit board 3. The waterproof part 4 is made of soft silicone material. The waterproof part 4 is sleeved on the electronic key 6. The bottom plate 5 encloses the circuit board 3 in the shell 1. The waterproof part 4 is installed by clamping the circuit board 3 and the shell 1, so as to form a closed waterproof space on the electronic key 6. The intelligent door lock using the waterproof key structure can achieve the requirements of waterproofing, salt spray test IPX5 level, and does not affect the appearance of the whole machine. The key feels good. The point sealing process of the electronic key 6 is cancelled, and the assembly and maintenance are good.

[0039] Specifically, in the present embodiment, the shell 1 is made of aluminum alloy material, such as ADC12 type aluminum alloy. The front surface of the shell 1 is formed with a through hole 7. The inside of the shell 1 is provided with at least two mounting columns 8. The mounting columns 8 are arranged on both sides of the through hole 7. The mounting columns 8 extend downward from the bottom surface of the through hole 7, so as to adapt to the installation of the trigger 2. The shell 1 is directly formed on the front lock panel of the intelligent door lock when the intelligent door lock is applied to the waterproof key structure.

[0040] Further, in the embodiment, the electronic button 6 is integrated on the circuit board 3, the circuit board 3 is installed in the shell 1, and the upper end of the electronic button 6 faces the through hole 7. The electronic button 6 is a Swich electronic button 6, and the electronic button 6 can be used to control the door lock to open. When the electronic button 6 is triggered, the circuit board 3 controls the door lock to open. The circuit board 3 can be fastened and installed by being connected with the shell 1 through screws.

[0041] Further, in the embodiment, the waterproof member 4 is made of 60-degree soft silicone material, has a cover structure, is sleeved on the electronic button 6, has a lower end surface abutting against the surface of the circuit board 3, and has an upper end surface abutting against the inner surface of the shell 1. The circuit board 3 presses the waterproof member 4 in the shell 1, and the waterproof member 4 encloses the electronic button 6 to achieve waterproofing. The waterproof effect is good, and the whole machine meets the IPX5 level requirement of salt spray testing. Finally, the bottom plate 5 is installed on the bottom surface of the shell 1, and the circuit board 3 is enclosed in the shell 1 by the bottom plate 5. The bottom plate 5 is preferably made of ABS material. Preferably, the surface of the circuit board 3 is coated with a waterproof layer. In this way, when the waterproof member 4 is sleeved on the electronic button 6, only the edge part of the electronic button 6 needs to be sleeved to achieve good waterproof effect.

[0042] Further, in the embodiment, the trigger 2 is integrally formed by plastic, such as ABS and / or PC. The trigger 2 is used to trigger the electronic button 6 to be turned on. The trigger 2 includes a trigger part 9, an elastic arm 10, and a mounting part 11. The trigger part 9 is connected with the mounting part 11 through the elastic arm 10, the mounting part 11 is fastened and installed on the mounting column 8, the upper end of the trigger part 9 penetrates through the through hole 7 and is exposed on the front surface of the shell 1, and the lower end of the trigger part 9 abuts against the waterproof member 4. Driving the trigger part 9 can trigger the electronic button 6. The elastic arm 10 has elasticity and can rebound the trigger part 9. In actual application, the mounting part 11 is fastened and installed on the mounting column 8 through screws. An external force presses and drives the trigger 2, the trigger part 9 is pressed downward, the lower end of the trigger part 9 presses the waterproof member 4 and continues to press the electronic button 6, so that the electronic button 6 is triggered. When the external force is removed, the trigger part 9 is automatically reset under the rebounding action of the elastic arm 10. Preferably, a limiting ring 12 is formed on the trigger part 9, the limiting ring 12 limits the trigger 2 on one side of the through hole 7, and the elastic arm 10 is arranged along the outside of the limiting ring 12.

[0043] Further, in the embodiment, the middle part of the waterproof member 4 is provided with a partition layer 13, which separates the waterproof member 4 into an upper cavity 14 and a lower cavity 15. The lower cavity 15 is sleeved with the electronic button 6, and the bottom end of the lower cavity 15 abuts against the surface of the circuit board 3. The circuit board 3 presses the waterproof member 4 in the shell 1, and the lower cavity 15 seals the electronic button 6 to achieve waterproof. Preferably, the inner cavity shape of the lower cavity 15 is adapted to the outer shape of the electronic button 6. The inner cavity shape of the lower cavity 15 is designed by profiling, so that the inner cavity shape of the lower cavity 15 is consistent with the outer shape of the electronic button 6, so that the electronic button 6 is not displaced when it is sleeved with the waterproof member 4, causing waterproof failure. In order to reduce the driving stroke of the trigger 2, in the embodiment, the lower end of the trigger part 9 abuts against the upper surface of the partition layer 13, and the upper end of the electronic button 6 abuts against the lower surface of the partition layer 13, achieving the effect that the trigger 2 has a better key feel experience. When the user drives the trigger 2, the electronic button 6 can be quickly triggered, thereby improving the unlocking rate and improving the user experience.

[0044] Further, in the embodiment, in order to improve the waterproof sealing effect of the waterproof member 4 on the electronic button 6, an annular protrusion 16 is arranged at the bottom end of the lower cavity 15, and the protrusion 16 abuts against the surface of the circuit board 3. When the circuit board 3 is tightly connected with the shell 1 and presses the waterproof member 4, the circuit board 3 provides sufficient pressure to make the protrusion 16 tightly adhere to the surface of the circuit board 3. In addition, the waterproof member 4 of the embodiment eliminates the glue dispensing process to seal the electronic button 6, has better assembly and maintenance, and is conducive to reducing costs.

[0045] Further, in the embodiment, in order to make the elastic arm 10 have sufficient deformation to meet the stroke requirement of the trigger 2, the length of the elastic arm 10 needs to be designed to be relatively long. Therefore, in order to facilitate the elastic arm 10 to pass through the waterproof member 4 for installation, two symmetrical grooves 17 are formed at the upper end of the upper cavity 14, and the elastic arm 10 is assembled through the grooves 17. At the same time, the arrangement of the grooves 17 can make the waterproof member 4 not interfere with or block the deformation of the elastic arm 10 when the trigger 2 is driven. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the upper cavity 14 can also seal the entire trigger 2 to form a waterproof structure. At this time, the area of the lower cavity 15 is correspondingly increased to seal most or the entire circuit board 3, so as to prevent the waterproof member 4 from not being pressed tightly enough when the circuit board 3 is clamped and installed, causing waterproof failure.

[0046] Further, in the embodiment, in order to improve the service life of the waterproof member 4 and prevent the partition layer 13 from being excessively worn to cause waterproof failure, a thickening layer 18 is arranged on the partition layer 13. The thickening layer 18 thickens the thickness of the partition layer 13, and the thickening layer 18 is integrated with the partition layer 13. In this way, the contact and wear of the trigger part 9 on the partition layer 13 will not be easily worn through, improving the service life of the waterproof member 4 and ensuring the waterproof effect of the waterproof member 4.

[0047] Each technical feature of the above-described embodiments can be combined with any other technical feature, and for the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations are described, but it is understood that the scope of the disclosure encompasses all such possible combinations.

[0048] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation manners of the present application, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as a limitation on the patent application scope. It should be noted that, for ordinary skilled persons in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application patent should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A waterproof key structure, characterized by, The utility model relates to a waterproof button structure, including: A shell, the front surface of the shell forms a through hole, the inside of the shell is provided with mounting column, the mounting column is arranged on both sides of the through hole, the mounting column extends downward from the bottom surface of the through hole; An electronic button, the electronic button is integrated on the circuit board, the circuit board is installed in the shell, the upper end of the electronic button faces the through hole; A waterproof part, the waterproof part is made of soft silica gel material, the waterproof part is in the form of a cover body structure, the waterproof part is sleeved on the electronic button, the lower end surface of the waterproof part abuts on the surface of the circuit board, the upper end surface of the waterproof part abuts on the inner surface of the shell, the circuit board compresses the waterproof part in the shell, and the waterproof part seals the electronic button to form waterproof; A trigger, the trigger includes a trigger part, an elastic arm and a mounting part, the trigger part is connected with the mounting part through the elastic arm, the mounting part is tightly installed on the mounting column, the upper end of the trigger part penetrates through the through hole and is exposed on the front surface of the shell, and the lower end of the trigger part abuts on the waterproof part, and the trigger part can trigger the electronic button by driving the trigger part; A bottom plate, the bottom plate encapsulates the circuit board in the shell.

2. The waterproof key structure according to claim 1, wherein The middle part of the waterproof part is provided with a separation layer, the separation layer separates the waterproof part into an upper cavity and a lower cavity, the lower cavity sleeves the electronic button, the bottom end of the lower cavity abuts on the surface of the circuit board, the circuit board compresses the waterproof part in the shell, and the lower cavity seals the electronic button to form waterproof.

3. The waterproof key structure according to claim 2, wherein The inner cavity shape of the lower cavity is matched with the outer shape of the electronic button, the lower end of the trigger part abuts on the upper surface of the separation layer, and the upper end of the electronic button abuts on the lower surface of the separation layer.

4. The waterproof key structure according to claim 2, wherein The bottom end of the lower cavity is provided with a convex strip, and the convex strip abuts on the surface of the circuit board.

5. The waterproof key structure according to claim 2, wherein The upper cavity is formed with a groove, and the elastic arm is assembled through the groove.

6. The waterproof key structure according to claim 2, wherein The upper cavity seals the trigger to form waterproof.

7. The waterproof key structure according to claim 1, wherein The shell is made of aluminum alloy material; and / or, The trigger is made of plastic by integral molding.

8. The waterproof key structure according to claim 2, wherein The separation layer is provided with a thickening layer, and the thickening layer thickens the thickness of the separation layer.

9. The waterproof key structure according to claim 1, wherein A limiting ring is formed on the trigger part, the limiting ring limits the trigger on one side of the through hole, and the elastic arm extends along the outside of the limiting ring.

10. A smart door lock characterized by The utility model relates to a waterproof button structure, including: A shell, the front surface of the shell forms a through hole, the inside of the shell is provided with mounting column, the mounting column is arranged on both sides of the through hole, the mounting column extends downward from the bottom surface of the through hole; An electronic button, the electronic button is integrated on the circuit board, the circuit board is installed in the shell, the upper end of the electronic button faces the through hole; A waterproof part, the waterproof part is made of soft silica gel material, the waterproof part is in the form of a cover body structure, the waterproof part is sleeved on the electronic button, the lower end surface of the waterproof part abuts on the surface of the circuit board, the upper end surface of the waterproof part abuts on the inner surface of the shell, the circuit board compresses the waterproof part in the shell, and the waterproof part seals the electronic button to form waterproof; A trigger, the trigger includes a trigger part, an elastic arm and a mounting part, the trigger part is connected with the mounting part through the elastic arm, the mounting part is tightly installed on the mounting column, the upper end of the trigger part penetrates through the through hole and is exposed on the front surface of the shell, and the lower end of the trigger part abuts on the waterproof part, and the trigger part can trigger the electronic button by driving the trigger part; A bottom plate, the bottom plate encapsulates the circuit board in the shell. The middle part of the waterproof part is provided with a separation layer, the separation layer separates the waterproof part into an upper cavity and a lower cavity, the lower cavity sleeves the electronic button, the bottom end of the lower cavity abuts on the surface of the circuit board, the circuit board compresses the waterproof part in the shell, and the lower cavity seals the electronic button to form waterproof. The inner cavity shape of the lower cavity is matched with the outer shape of the electronic button, the lower end of the trigger part abuts on the upper surface of the separation layer, and the upper end of the electronic button abuts on the lower surface of the separation layer. The bottom end of the lower cavity is provided with a convex strip, and the convex strip abuts on the surface of the circuit board. The upper cavity is formed with a groove, and the elastic arm is assembled through the groove. The upper cavity seals the trigger to form waterproof. The shell is made of aluminum alloy material; and / or, The trigger is made of plastic by integral molding. The separation layer is provided with a thickening layer, and the thickening layer thickens the thickness of the separation layer. A limiting ring is formed on the trigger part, the limiting ring limits the trigger on one side of the through hole, and the elastic arm extends along the outside of the limiting ring. The utility model relates to a waterproof button structure, including: