Protective shell of automobile controller
By introducing a cleaning mechanism and drainage channels into the protective housing of the automotive controller, the problem of moisture accumulation at the heat dissipation vents in high-humidity environments is solved, achieving effective heat dissipation and moisture drainage, and improving the performance of the protective housing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
In environments with high humidity, the heat dissipation vents of existing automotive controller protective housings are prone to accumulating moisture and water vapor, which affects the heat dissipation effect and may allow water vapor to seep into the housing.
A protective housing for an automotive controller was designed, comprising a cleaning mechanism and a cooperating mechanism. The cleaning cotton on the sliding plate, driven by a motor, brushes the heat dissipation vents to remove dust and moisture, and the water is effectively discharged through a baffle and a drainage channel.
It effectively prevents the heat dissipation vents from becoming clogged, ensures the smooth discharge of hot air, avoids the accumulation of moisture, improves the ease of use and durability of the protective housing, and extends the service life of the controller.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts, and in particular to a protective housing for an automotive controller. Background Technology
[0002] As a key protective component of automotive controllers, the protective housing plays a vital role in the vehicle's operating system. Its main function is to provide a physical protective barrier for the controller, preventing damage from external environmental factors, while also assisting in heat dissipation and ensuring stable operation.
[0003] In existing technology, the controller protective housing is installed outside the vehicle controller, forming a relatively enclosed space. The heat dissipation vents on the top surface are used to expel the heat generated during controller operation, maintaining a stable controller temperature. During normal use, airflow generated during vehicle movement flows through the vents, aiding in heat dissipation. However, in high-humidity environments, such as driving in the rain, after washing the car, or using the vehicle in damp areas, moisture can enter the protective housing through the vents. Simultaneously, condensation inside the vehicle may also accumulate inside the protective housing.
[0004] However, moisture will inevitably accumulate near the heat dissipation vents. Water vapor in the air will condense when it encounters the vents and form small water droplets that adhere to the surface of the vents. Water splashed during vehicle operation may also directly contact the vents and seep in. To address these issues, a protective housing for the vehicle controller is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a protective housing for an automotive controller, which aims to solve the problem of moisture accumulation at the heat dissipation vents in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a protective housing for an automotive controller, comprising a protective housing, wherein a controller body is fixedly connected inside the protective housing, a heat dissipation vent is provided on the top surface of the protective housing, and a cleaning mechanism and a cooperating mechanism are provided on the top of the protective housing. The cleaning mechanism includes a slide rail, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top of the protective housing, and a sliding plate is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rail. A cleaning cotton is provided at the front end of the sliding plate.
[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: a motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the protective shell, the output end of the motor is connected to a turntable, and a hinge rod is hinged to the outer wall of the turntable, and the hinge rod is hinged to the top of the slide plate.
[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: a connecting plate is slidably connected to the skateboard, and the outer wall of the connecting plate is detachably connected to the outer wall of the cleaning cotton.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft via a coupling, the top end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the bottom of the turntable, and the outer wall of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the protective shell.
[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: the top of the slide plate is provided with a groove, and the inner wall of the groove is slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting plate.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: a screw is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the groove, and the outer wall of the screw is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting plate.
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: the mating mechanism includes a baffle, the outer wall of the baffle is hinged to the side outer wall of the protective shell, a first hinge seat is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the protective shell, a cylinder is fixedly connected to the first hinge seat, and a second hinge seat is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder, the second hinge seat is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the baffle.
[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: a drainage groove is provided on the outer wall of the baffle.
[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. In this utility model, by setting up a cleaning mechanism, the problem of heat dissipation being easily blocked by dust and moisture is effectively solved. The cleaning cotton connected to the slide plate brushes the heat dissipation vent and its surroundings, which can remove the dust and moisture accumulated at the heat dissipation vent in time, ensuring that the heat dissipation vent is unobstructed and hot air can be discharged smoothly.
[0016] 2. In this utility model, after the cleaning cotton generates water by brushing, the cylinder drives the baffle to flip, and the cleaning cotton comes into contact with the baffle and is squeezed. The water is squeezed out and flows down through the drainage groove on the outer wall of the baffle. The design of the first hinge seat prevents water from flowing onto the cylinder. This not only achieves effective drainage of water, but also protects the cylinder and other components from water corrosion, improving the convenience and durability of the entire protective shell. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of a protective housing for an automotive controller proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a protective housing for an automotive controller proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This utility model proposes a protective housing for an automotive controller. Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 4 This utility model proposes a protective housing for an automotive controller. Figure 2 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.
[0021] Legend:
[0022] 1. Protective shell; 2. Controller body; 3. Cleaning mechanism; 301. Motor; 302. Rotating shaft; 303. Turntable; 304. Hinge rod; 305. Slide rail; 306. Slide plate; 307. Connecting plate; 308. Cleaning cotton; 4. Coordination mechanism; 401. First hinge seat; 402. Cylinder; 403. Second hinge seat; 404. Baffle; 405. Drainage groove; 406. Groove; 407. Screw; 5. Heat dissipation vent. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a protective housing for an automotive controller, comprising a protective housing 1, with a controller body 2 fixedly connected inside the protective housing 1. A heat dissipation vent 5 is provided on the top surface of the protective housing 1, providing a direct exhaust channel for hot air. The hot air rises naturally and escapes quickly through the vent 5, preventing accumulation inside the housing and effectively reducing the controller's operating temperature. This prevents performance degradation, component damage, or even system failure due to overheating, extending the controller's service life. A cleaning mechanism 3 and a cooperating mechanism 4 are provided on the top of the protective housing 1. The cleaning mechanism 3 includes a slide rail 305, and the bottom of the slide rail 305... Fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top of the protective shell 1, a slide plate 306 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rail 305. The slide rail 305 provides a sliding limit effect for the slide plate 306. A cleaning cotton 308 is provided at the front end of the slide plate 306. The displacement of the slide plate 306 can drive the cleaning cotton 308 to move, thereby brushing the heat dissipation vent 5 and the moisture present in the surrounding area. The cooperating mechanism 4 includes a baffle 404. The outer wall of the baffle 404 is hinged to the side outer wall of the protective shell 1. The baffle 404 can be flipped on the side wall of the protective shell 1 and can provide a blocking effect. The squeezing force generated in the contact between the cleaning cotton 308 and the baffle 404 will squeeze out the water.
[0025] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 3A motor 301 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the protective shell 1. The output end of the motor 301 is connected to a turntable 303. The movement of the motor 301 will drive the turntable 303 to rotate. The outer wall of the turntable 303 is hinged to a hinge rod 304. The rotation of the turntable 303 will drive the hinge rod 304 to move. The hinge rod 304 makes a circular motion around the hinge axis, which can pull the slide plate 306 to move back to the original position. The hinge rod 304 is hinged to the top of the slide plate 306. A connecting plate 307 is slidably connected to the slide plate 306. The connecting plate 307 is the connecting medium. The outer wall of the connecting plate 307 is detachably connected to the outer wall of the cleaning cotton 308, which is convenient for disassembling and replacing the cleaning cotton 308. The output end of the motor 301 is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft 302 through a coupling. The top end of the rotating shaft 302 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the turntable 303. The rotating shaft 302 plays a limiting and load-bearing role. The outer wall of the rotating shaft 302 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the protective shell 1.
[0026] Reference Figure 2 - Figure 4 The top of the slide plate 306 has a groove 406. The inner wall of the groove 406 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting plate 307. The connecting plate 307 slides within the groove 406 and is compatible with it. A screw 407 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the groove 406. The rotation of the screw 407 will drive the connecting plate 307, which has a limiting effect, to move up and down. The outer wall of the screw 407 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting plate 307. A first hinge seat 401 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the protective shell 1. The first hinge seat 401 and the second hinge seat 403 make both ends of the cylinder 402 movable. A fixed connection is made on the first hinge seat 401. A cylinder 402 is connected, and a second hinge seat 403 is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder 402. The second hinge seat 403 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the baffle 404. The extension and retraction of the output end of the cylinder 402 will cause the baffle 404 to flip. A drainage groove 405 is provided on the outer wall of the baffle 404. After adjusting the screw 407 to rotate, the overall height of the cleaning cotton 308 will rise. After it no longer contacts the top of the protective shell 1, it will reciprocate and contact the baffle 404 during the process. This will squeeze the water and make it flow down from the drainage groove 405. The presence of the first hinge seat 401 will also prevent water from flowing onto the cylinder 402.
[0027] Working principle: By controlling the start of motor 301, the operation of motor 301 drives the rotating shaft 302 to rotate, which in turn drives the turntable 303 to rotate. When the turntable 303 rotates, the hinge rod 304, which is hinged to its outer wall, moves in a circular motion around the hinge point. Since the other end of the hinge rod 304 is hinged to the top of the slide plate 306, it pulls the slide plate 306 to slide back and forth on the slide rail 305. When the slide plate 306 slides, it drives the connected cleaning cotton 308 to brush the heat dissipation vent 5 and its surroundings, removing moisture and dust, thus cleaning the heat dissipation vent 5 and ensuring the heat dissipation effect. Rotating the screw 407 connected to the inner wall of the groove 406 causes the connecting plate 307 to move up and down within the groove 406. Rotating the screw 407 upwards causes the connecting plate 307 to rise. The cleaning cotton 308 is disengaged from the top of the protective shell 1. At this time, the connection between the connecting plate 307 and the cleaning cotton 308 can be easily disassembled. The screw 407 is rotated in the opposite direction to return the cleaning cotton 308 to the working position. When the cleaning cotton 308 generates water while brushing, the cylinder 402 connected to the first hinge seat 401 on the outer wall of the protective shell 1 is activated. The output end of the cylinder 402 extends and retracts, and through the second hinge seat 403, the baffle 404 rotates around its hinge point with the side outer wall of the protective shell 1. During the reciprocating motion of the cleaning cotton 308, it comes into contact with the baffle 404. The cleaning cotton 308 is squeezed and the water is squeezed out. Since the outer wall of the baffle 404 has a drainage groove 405, the squeezed water will flow down along the drainage groove 405. The first hinge seat 401 can prevent water from flowing onto the cylinder 402, thus playing a good role in drainage and protection.
[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present 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 embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A protective housing for a vehicle controller comprising a protective casing (1), characterised in that: The inside of the protective shell (1) is fixedly connected with a controller body (2), the top surface of the protective shell (1) is provided with a heat dissipation opening (5), and the top of the protective shell (1) is provided with a cleaning mechanism (3) and a matching mechanism (4). The cleaning mechanism (3) comprises a sliding rail (305), the bottom of the sliding rail (305) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top of the protective shell (1), and the outer wall of the sliding rail (305) is slidably connected with a sliding plate (306), and the front end of the sliding plate (306) is provided with cleaning cotton (308).
2. The protective housing for an automotive controller of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the top of the protective shell (1) is fixedly connected with a motor (301), the output end of the motor (301) is connected with a rotating disc (303), the outer wall of the rotating disc (303) is hingedly connected with a hinge rod (304), and the hinge rod (304) is hingedly connected with the top of the sliding plate (306).
3. The automotive controller protective housing of claim 2, wherein: The sliding plate (306) is slidably connected with a connecting plate (307), and the outer wall of the connecting plate (307) is detachably connected with the outer wall of the cleaning cotton (308).
4. The automotive controller protective housing of claim 3, wherein: The output end of the motor (301) is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft (302) through a shaft coupling, the top end of the rotating shaft (302) is fixedly connected with the bottom of the rotating disc (303), and the outer wall of the rotating shaft (302) is rotatably connected with the inner wall of the protective shell (1).
5. The automotive controller protective housing of claim 4, wherein: The top of the sliding plate (306) is provided with a groove (406), and the inner wall of the groove (406) is slidably connected with the outer wall of the connecting plate (307).
6. The automotive controller protective housing of claim 5, wherein: The inner wall of the groove (406) is rotatably connected with a screw rod (407), and the outer wall of the screw rod (407) is threadedly connected with the inner wall of the connecting plate (307).
7. The automotive controller protective housing of claim 6, wherein: The matching mechanism (4) comprises a baffle (404), the outer wall of the baffle (404) is hingedly connected to the side outer wall of the protective shell (1), the outer wall of the protective shell (1) is fixedly connected with a first hinge seat (401), the first hinge seat (401) is fixedly connected with an air cylinder (402), the output end of the air cylinder (402) is fixedly connected with a second hinge seat (403), and the second hinge seat (403) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the baffle (404).
8. The automotive controller protective housing of claim 7, wherein: The outer wall of the baffle (404) is provided with a drainage groove (405).