Sealing element, sealing structure and electronic device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sealing element, a sealing structure and an electronic device, the sealing element comprises a main body, the main body is provided with a first surface and a second surface which are opposite to each other, the first surface of the main body is provided with a connecting part and a sealing part, and the connecting part and the sealing part are arranged at an interval along the first direction of the main body; a limiting protrusion is arranged at the end, away from the main body, of the connecting part, and at least one notch is formed in the outer side face of the limiting protrusion. The sealing element can perform sealing protection on related interfaces / ports on the casing, and the sealing element is more convenient to assemble on the casing, so that the assembling efficiency can be effectively improved, and unnecessary materials and assembling procedures are reduced. And the connecting part of the sealing element is not easy to separate from the accommodating part of the shell, so that the connecting stability can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic device interface sealing technology, and in particular to a sealing element, sealing structure and electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing dedicated communication products typically have USB ports and headphone ports. These ports are not waterproof, and water can easily enter the product through them, causing short circuits and malfunctions. Replacing these with waterproof components would be several times more expensive than using conventional non-waterproof ones, which is not ideal for price-sensitive products. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a sealing element, a sealing structure, and an electronic device.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: to construct a sealing element, the sealing element including a body, the body having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, the first surface of the body being provided with a connecting part and a sealing part, the connecting part and the sealing part being spaced apart along a first direction of the body;

[0005] The end of the connecting portion away from the main body is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the outer side of the limiting protrusion is provided with at least one notch.

[0006] In some embodiments, the notch extends through both axial sides of the limiting protrusion.

[0007] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional dimension of the connecting portion gradually decreases from the side closer to the body to the side farther from the body;

[0008] The cross-sectional dimension of the limiting protrusion gradually decreases from the side closer to the main body to the side farther away from the main body, and the side of the limiting protrusion facing the main body forms a limiting surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the portion of the connecting part located between the body and the limiting protrusion is provided with at least one first sealing protrusion, the first sealing protrusion being annular.

[0010] In some embodiments, the sealing part is columnar, and the outer circumferential side of the sealing part is provided with a mounting groove, and a sealing ring is provided in the mounting groove.

[0011] In some embodiments, the outer circumferential side of the sealing portion is provided with at least one second sealing protrusion, the second sealing protrusion being annular.

[0012] In some embodiments, a first recess is provided on a first surface of the body, the first recess extending along a second direction of the body; and / or, a second recess is provided on a second surface of the body, the second recess extending along a second direction of the body.

[0013] This utility model also discloses a sealing structure, which includes the sealing element described in any of the above embodiments, and a housing, wherein the housing is provided with a receiving portion and an interface groove;

[0014] The connecting part is used to be assembled in the receiving part, and the sealing part is used to seal the interface groove; the receiving part has an axial first end and a second end, and the inner cavity of the receiving part is provided with a protrusion, which is disposed near the second end;

[0015] When the connecting part moves along the inner cavity of the accommodating part, the protrusion is positioned opposite to the notch; when the connecting part is fixed relative to the accommodating part, the end of the second end of the accommodating part abuts against the surface of the limiting protrusion facing the main body.

[0016] In some embodiments, the receiving portion is provided with at least two through slots, the at least two through slots penetrating the inner and outer walls of the receiving portion, such that the portion of the receiving portion located between the at least two through slots forms a snap-fit ​​portion.

[0017] This utility model also discloses an electronic device that includes the sealing structure described in any of the above embodiments.

[0018] The present invention offers the following advantages: the seal can provide sealing protection for relevant interfaces / ports on the housing; furthermore, the seal is easier to assemble into the housing, effectively improving assembly efficiency and reducing unnecessary materials and assembly steps. Moreover, the connecting part of the seal is less likely to detach from the housing, thus improving connection stability. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be considered as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing structure in a sealed state in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing structure in the open state in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the sealing structure in a sealed state in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is one of the structural detail drawings of the casing in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is the second of the structural detail drawings of the casing in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing element in some embodiments of the present invention from one perspective;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the sealing element in some embodiments of the present invention from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Exploded view of the seal in the image;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the seal in some embodiments of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "longitudinal," "horizontal," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "head," and "tail" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and do not indicate that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," and "setting" 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. When an component is referred to as being "on" or "below" another component, the component can be located "directly" or "indirectly" on the other component, or there may be one or more intermediary components. The terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first," "second," "third," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] In the following description, specific details such as particular system structures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail.

[0032] This application discloses an electronic device, including but not limited to walkie-talkies, mobile phones, tablets, or laptops.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the electronic device includes a sealing structure that includes a housing 10 and a seal 20.

[0034] The following section will first introduce some of the structures of the casing 10, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the housing 10 is provided with a receiving part 11 and an interface groove 12. The receiving part 11 and the interface groove 12 may be provided on the side or bottom of the housing 10.

[0035] The receiving portion 11 has a first end and a second end in the axial direction. The cross-sectional dimension of the inner cavity of the receiving portion 11 gradually decreases from the first end to the second end. Preferably, the inner cavity of the receiving portion 11 can be approximately frustum-shaped, and its inner wall surface can form a guide surface. The inner cavity of the receiving portion 11 is provided with a protrusion 111, which is located near the second end. The protrusion 111 can be one or more, for example, one or two. When two are provided, the two protrusions 111 can be arranged opposite each other, so that there is a certain gap between them.

[0036] Furthermore, the receiving portion 11 is provided with at least two through slots 112, which penetrate the inner and outer walls of the receiving portion 11, such that the portion of the receiving portion 11 located between the at least two through slots 112 forms a latching portion 11a, and the portion of the receiving portion 11 excluding the latching portion 11a can form a limiting structure 11b (e.g., Figure 4 As shown, the elasticity of the limiting structure 11b is less than that of the snap-fit ​​portion 11b. Understandably, the receiving portion 11 itself has a certain elasticity. When the receiving portion 11 and the connecting portion 22 cooperate, there is a certain fit margin. The structure of the receiving portion 11 can reduce the end deformation of the seal 20 during assembly. The assembly of the seal 20 is achieved by the deformation of the snap-fit ​​portion 11a itself, and the seal 20 can still maintain a large engagement amount, providing sufficient pull-out force.

[0037] Of course, in other embodiments, the receiving portion 11 may be formed by a plurality of snap-fit ​​portions 11a.

[0038] In some embodiments, the interface slot 12 may be, but is not limited to, a type-A interface slot, a type-C interface slot, or a headphone jack slot.

[0039] The structure of seal 20 is described below, such as Figures 6 to 9 As shown, the seal 20 includes a body 21, which is generally elongated. The body 21 has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of the body 21 is provided with a connecting portion 22 and a sealing portion 23. The connecting portion 22 and the sealing portion 23 are spaced apart along a first direction of the body 21, which may be the length direction of the body 21. The connecting portion 22 is used for assembly within the receiving portion 11, and the sealing portion 23 is used for sealing the interface groove 12.

[0040] The connecting part 22 is generally columnar, and the cross-sectional size of the connecting part 22 gradually decreases from the side closer to the main body 21 to the side farther away from the main body 21. For example, the connecting part 22 can be generally frustum-shaped, so that the connecting part 22 can be guided and matched with the inner cavity of the receiving part 11.

[0041] The end of the connecting portion 22 away from the main body 21 is provided with a limiting protrusion 221, and the outer surface of the limiting protrusion 221 is provided with at least one notch 2212. Specifically, the outer surface of the end of the connecting portion 22 away from the main body 21 can extend outward with a limiting protrusion 221, and the cross-sectional size of the limiting protrusion 221 gradually decreases from the side closer to the main body 21 to the side farther away from the main body 21, so that the limiting protrusion 221 can guide and cooperate with the inner cavity of the receiving portion 11.

[0042] The limiting protrusion 221 forms a limiting surface 2211 on the side facing the main body 21, or in other words, the limiting surface 2211 can be formed on the upper surface of the limiting protrusion 221. The outer surface of the limiting protrusion 221 also has at least one notch 2212, which penetrates both axial sides of the limiting protrusion 221 (e.g., ...). Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the notch 2212 is provided to facilitate the installation of the limiting protrusion 221 into the receiving part 11. During this process, the limiting protrusion 221 can deform towards the notch 2212, reducing the resistance to the installation of the limiting protrusion 221.

[0043] Furthermore, one or more notches 2212 can be provided, for example, one, two, or three. When two notches 2212 are provided, they can be positioned opposite each other, with a certain distance between them. This allows the connecting part 22 to be installed into the receiving part 11. During the installation of the limiting protrusion 221 into the receiving part 11, the limiting protrusion 221 can deform towards the notch 2212, reducing the resistance to the installation of the limiting protrusion 221. When the connecting part 22 moves along the inner cavity of the receiving part 11, the protrusion 111 is positioned opposite the notch 2212, allowing the connecting part 22 to move smoothly along the inner cavity of the receiving part 11, thereby enabling the connecting part 22 to be assembled into or disengaged from the receiving part 11. When the connecting part 22 is fixed relative to the receiving part 11, the end of the second end of the receiving part 11 abuts against the surface of the limiting surface 2211 facing the main body 21 (or the limiting surface 2211), and the protrusion 111 and the notch 2212 are offset, so that the connecting part 22 is not easy to come out of the receiving part 11.

[0044] Understandably, the seal 20 can seal and protect the relevant interfaces / ports on the housing 10. Furthermore, the seal 20 is easier to assemble into the housing 10, effectively improving assembly efficiency and reducing unnecessary materials and assembly processes. In addition, the connecting part 22 of the seal 20 is not easily dislodged from the receiving part 11 of the housing 10, which can improve connection stability.

[0045] In some embodiments, the latching portion 11a and the protrusion 111 of the receiving portion 11 are not limited to the positions described above. Under different requirements, the structure can be adjusted accordingly based on the different opening angles and rotation directions of the connecting portion 22 of the seal 20, ultimately achieving the purpose of reliable and easy assembly. The latching portion 11a of the receiving portion 11 should not be too wide, and the larger the relative rotation angle between the protrusion 111 and the notch 2212, the better, so as to reduce the possibility of the connecting portion 22 disengaging from the receiving portion 11 of the housing 10.

[0046] like Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the outer periphery of the portion of the connecting part 22 located between the main body 21 and the limiting protrusion 221 is provided with at least one first sealing protrusion 222. The first sealing protrusion 222 is annular and can improve the sealing performance. There may be one or more first sealing protrusions 222. When there are multiple first sealing protrusions 222, they may be spaced apart along the axial direction of the connecting part 22.

[0047] When the connecting part 22 is fixed inside the receiving part 11, the circumferential outer side of the first sealing protrusion 222 abuts against the inner wall surface of the receiving part 11 to achieve a seal.

[0048] Of course, at least one sealing ring may be provided on the outer periphery of the connecting part 22.

[0049] In some embodiments, the connecting part 22 is a hollow structure or a solid structure. Preferably, the connecting part 22 is a hollow structure with its opening at the end of the connecting part 22 away from the main body 21. The hollow structure allows the connecting part 22 to have a certain degree of elasticity, which can increase its deformation and allow it to be better assembled into the receiving part 11.

[0050] like Figures 6 to 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the sealing part 23 is columnar, such as cylindrical. Further, the outer circumferential side of the sealing part 23 is provided with a mounting groove 231, and a sealing ring 24 is provided in the mounting groove 231. The sealing ring 24 can be a silicone sealing ring. When the sealing part 23 is installed in the interface groove 12, the outer circumferential surface of the sealing ring 24 abuts against the inner wall surface of the interface groove 12, thereby improving the sealing performance.

[0051] In other embodiments, the outer circumferential side of the sealing part 23 is provided with at least one second sealing protrusion. The second sealing protrusion is annular. When the sealing part 23 is installed in the interface groove 12, the outer circumferential surface of the second sealing protrusion abuts against the inner wall surface of the interface groove 12, thereby improving the sealing performance.

[0052] Of course, the sealing part 23 can also be interference-fitted with the interface groove 12 to achieve a seal.

[0053] In some embodiments, the sealing portion 23 may be a hollow structure or a solid structure.

[0054] like Figures 6 to 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the first surface of the main body 21 is provided with a first recess 211, which extends along the second direction of the main body 21, and / or the second surface of the main body 21 is provided with a second recess 212, which extends along the second direction of the main body 21. The second recess 212 may be disposed opposite to the first recess 211. Here, the second direction may be the width direction of the main body 21. Understandably, the first recess 211 and / or the second recess 212 are provided such that the thickness of a portion of the first recess 211 and / or the second recess 212 is smaller than the thickness of other portions of the main body 21, so that the main body 21 can deform in the vertical direction, making it convenient for the user to pull up or press the connecting portion 22 and / or the sealing portion 23.

[0055] In some embodiments, the main body 21 has an operating part 25 at one end near the sealing part 23, and the operating part 25 is disposed on the side near the sealing part 23. Preferably, the operating part 25 can be a concave-convex structure. Understandably, providing the operating part 25 facilitates the user to remove the sealing part 23.

[0056] In some embodiments, the seal 20 may be a silicone component, and the seal 20 may be made of silicone or rubber material. Of course, the seal 20 may also be made of other soft and elastic materials, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0057] It is understood that the above embodiments only illustrate preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model patent. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, the above technical features can be freely combined, and several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, all of which fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent transformations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present utility model should fall within the coverage of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A sealing element, characterized in that, The sealing element includes a body (21), the body (21) having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, the first surface of the body (21) being provided with a connecting portion (22) and a sealing portion (23), the connecting portion (22) and the sealing portion (23) being spaced apart along a first direction of the body (21); The connecting part (22) has a limiting protrusion (221) at one end away from the main body (21), and the outer side of the limiting protrusion (221) has at least one notch (2212).

2. The seal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The notch (2212) extends through both sides of the limiting protrusion (221) along its axial direction.

3. The seal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sectional dimensions of the connecting portion (22) gradually decrease from the side closer to the main body (21) to the side farther away from the main body (21); The cross-sectional dimension of the limiting protrusion (221) gradually decreases from the side closer to the body (21) to the side farther away from the body (21), and the side of the limiting protrusion (221) facing the body (21) forms a limiting surface (2211).

4. The seal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting portion (22) located between the main body (21) and the limiting protrusion (221) has at least one first sealing protrusion (222) on its outer periphery, and the first sealing protrusion (222) is annular.

5. The seal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing part (23) is columnar, and the outer circumferential side of the sealing part (23) is provided with a mounting groove (231), and a sealing ring (24) is provided in the mounting groove (231).

6. The seal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing part (23) has at least one second sealing protrusion on its circumferential outer side, and the second sealing protrusion is annular.

7. The seal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first surface of the main body (21) is provided with a first recess (211), which extends along the second direction of the main body (21); and / or, the second surface of the main body (21) is provided with a second recess (212), which extends along the second direction of the main body (21).

8. A sealing structure, characterized in that, Includes the sealing element as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, and a housing (10) having a receiving portion (11) and an interface groove (12); The connecting part (22) is used to be assembled in the accommodating part (11), and the sealing part (23) is used to seal the interface groove (12); the accommodating part (11) has a first end and a second end in the axial direction, and the inner cavity of the accommodating part (11) is provided with a protrusion (111), and the protrusion (111) is disposed near the second end; When the connecting part (22) moves along the inner cavity of the accommodating part (11), the protrusion (111) is disposed opposite to the notch (2212); when the connecting part (22) is fixed relative to the accommodating part (11), the end of the second end of the accommodating part (11) abuts against the surface of the limiting protrusion (221) facing the main body (21).

9. The sealing structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The receiving portion (11) is provided with at least two through slots (112), and the at least two through slots (112) penetrate the inner and outer walls of the receiving portion (11), so that the portion of the receiving portion (11) located between the at least two through slots (112) forms a snap-fit ​​portion (11a).

10. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes the sealing structure described in claim 8 or 9.

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