Waterproof structure and outdoor cabinet
By setting a combination structure of mounting bracket, first sealing ring and device body on the speaker, a multi-layer seal is formed, which solves the problem of insufficient waterproof performance of the speaker and achieves better sealing and sound propagation effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
The speaker's waterproof performance needs improvement.
The device adopts a combined structure of mounting bracket, first sealing ring and device body. The mounting bracket is provided with waterproof groove and through hole. The first sealing ring includes first and second sealing parts to form a multi-layer seal. The device body is in contact with the second sealing part. After external rainwater or liquid enters, it is received by the waterproof groove and protected by the multi-layer seal.
It effectively reduces the impact of external rain or liquids on the speaker, reduces damage, and improves sealing and the accuracy of sound transmission.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of cabinets, in particular to a waterproof structure and an outdoor cabinet. BACKGROUND
[0002] The outdoor cabinet refers to a cabinet body made of metal or non-metallic material, which is directly subjected to natural climate, and is not allowed to be operated by unauthorized operators. The outdoor cabinet provides a physical working environment and a safety system for wireless communication sites or wired network site workstations. The outdoor cabinet is usually provided with a loudspeaker, which has the functions of alarm, notification, voice prompt, remote communication, etc.
[0003] The present application discloses a waterproof structure and an outdoor cabinet. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] In view of the above problems, the present application provides a waterproof structure and an outdoor cabinet, which overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the above problems.
[0005] According to one aspect of the present application, a waterproof structure is provided, comprising: a mounting bracket, provided with a waterproof groove and a first through hole penetrating through the bottom of the waterproof groove, the opening of the waterproof groove facing the outer shell; a first sealing ring, the first sealing ring comprising a first sealing portion and a second sealing portion, a sealing groove being provided between the first sealing portion and the second sealing portion, the sealing groove being clamped with the bottom of the waterproof groove, the first sealing portion abutting against the inner wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove, and the second sealing portion abutting against the outer wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove; and a device body, provided on the side of the first sealing ring away from the mounting bracket, the device body abutting against the second sealing portion, and the device body corresponding to the first through hole.
[0006] In an optional manner, the waterproof structure further comprises a second sealing member, the second sealing member being provided on the side of the mounting bracket away from the first sealing ring, one side of the second sealing member abutting against the mounting bracket, and the other side of the second sealing member abutting against the outer shell.
[0007] In an optional manner, the second sealing portion extends radially to form a fixing portion, and the fixing portion is used for connecting the mounting bracket.
[0008] In an alternative mode, the fixing part is provided with a first connecting hole; the device body is provided with a second connecting hole, which is oppositely arranged with the first connecting hole; the mounting bracket is provided with a first connecting column near one side of the first sealing ring, one end of the first connecting column sequentially passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole; the waterproof structure further comprises a first nut, which is screwed on one end of the first connecting column and abuts against the outer surface of the device body.
[0009] In an alternative mode, the first sealing ring comprises a connecting part between the first sealing part and the second sealing part, the first sealing part is connected with the second sealing part through the connecting part to form the sealing groove; the side edge of the first through hole abuts against the connecting part.
[0010] In an alternative mode, the second sealing part is provided with a second through hole, which is oppositely arranged with the first through hole and the slot of the waterproof groove, the second sealing part comprises four sealing plates connected in sequence, the four sealing plates surround to form the second through hole, and the four sealing plates are attached to the four sides of the mounting bracket.
[0011] In an alternative mode, the connecting part between the adjacent sealing plates is provided with a third connecting hole; the mounting bracket is provided with a fourth connecting hole, which is oppositely arranged with the third connecting hole, and the third connecting hole and the fourth connecting hole are used for connecting an external shell.
[0012] In an alternative mode, the mounting bracket comprises a first surface and a second surface oppositely arranged, the waterproof groove is recessed from the first surface to the second surface, and the slot of the waterproof groove is located on the first surface.
[0013] In an alternative mode, the device body is a loudspeaker.
[0014] According to another aspect of the present application, an outdoor cabinet is provided, comprising a shell and a waterproof structure as described above, the waterproof structure is detachably mounted on the shell, and the waterproof structure is located in the shell.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application are: different from the prior art, the embodiments of the present application are provided with a mounting bracket, a first sealing ring and a device body. The mounting bracket is provided with a waterproof groove and a first through hole penetrating the bottom of the waterproof groove, the opening of the waterproof groove faces the outer shell, the first sealing ring comprises a first sealing part and a second sealing part, a sealing groove is arranged between the first sealing part and the second sealing part, the sealing groove is clamped with the bottom of the waterproof groove, the first sealing part abuts against the inner wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove, the second sealing part abuts against the outer wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove, the device body is arranged on the side of the first sealing ring away from the mounting bracket, the device body abuts against the second sealing part, and the device body corresponds to the first through hole. The first sealing part abuts against the inner wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove to form a first layer of sealing, the second sealing part abuts against the outer wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove to form a second layer of sealing, after external rainwater, splashed water or other liquids enter the outer shell, the external rainwater, splashed water or other liquids flow into the waterproof groove, the waterproof groove can receive the external rainwater, splashed water or other liquids, and a plurality of layers of sealing protection are formed between the first sealing ring and the bottom of the waterproof groove, so that the influence of the external rainwater, splashed water or other liquids on the device body is reduced, and the damage of the device body is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the specific embodiments or prior art description will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, each element or part is not necessarily drawn according to the actual proportion.
[0017] Figure 1 is a whole structure schematic diagram of the waterproof structure of the embodiments of the present application;
[0018] Figure 2 is a whole structure exploded schematic diagram of the waterproof structure of the embodiments of the present application;
[0019] Figure 3 is a mounting bracket structure one angle schematic diagram of the waterproof structure of the embodiments of the present application;
[0020] Figure 4 is a first sealing ring structure one angle schematic diagram of the waterproof structure of the embodiments of the present application;
[0021] Figure 5 is a part structure one side sectional view of the waterproof structure of the embodiments of the present application;
[0022] Figure 6 is a part structure exploded schematic diagram of the outdoor cabinet of the embodiments of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] For the purpose of promoting the understanding of the present application, the present application will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or one or more intervening elements can be present therebetween. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or one or more intervening elements can be present therebetween. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right", and similar expressions used in the present specification are for the purpose of illustration only.
[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the present specification are intended to have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application pertains. The terms used in the present specification are merely used to describe specific embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. The term "and / or" used in the present specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0025] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present application described below can be combined with each other as long as there is no conflict.
[0026] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, the waterproof structure is applied to a loudspeaker on an outdoor cabinet as an example, and it can be understood that the waterproof structure includes but is not limited to being applied to an outdoor cabinet, a smart phone, a computer, a car audio system, a public broadcasting system, etc.
[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 , the waterproof structure 1000 includes a mounting bracket 10, a first sealing ring 20, and a device body 30. The first sealing ring 20 is detachably mounted on the mounting bracket 10, the mounting bracket 10 is used to be connected with a shell on an outdoor cabinet, one side of the first sealing ring 20 is connected with the mounting bracket 10, the other side of the first sealing ring 20 is connected with the device body 30, and the first sealing ring 20 is located between the mounting bracket 10 and the device body 30.
[0028] In the present application, the device body 30 can be a loudspeaker.
[0029] The waterproof structure 1000 further includes a second sealing member 40 and a first nut 50, the first nut 50 is used to lock the first sealing ring 20 and the device body 30 on the mounting bracket 10, the second sealing member 40 is mounted on the side of the mounting bracket 10 close to the shell, and the second sealing member 40 is located between the mounting bracket 10 and the shell.
[0030] For the mounting bracket 10 described above, as Figures 1-3As shown, the mounting bracket 10 is detachably connected to the shell of the outdoor cabinet, the mounting bracket 10 is provided with a waterproof groove 10a and a first through hole 10b penetrating the bottom of the waterproof groove 10a, the opening of the waterproof groove 10a faces the outer shell (in this application, the waterproof structure 1000 is applied to the outdoor cabinet, so the outer shell here is the shell of the outdoor cabinet), after the external rainwater, splashing water or other liquids enter the waterproof structure 1000 from the outer wall of the shell, the external rainwater, splashing water or other liquids flow into the waterproof groove 10a, and the waterproof groove 10a can receive the external rainwater, splashing water or other liquids.
[0031] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 10 includes a first surface 10c and a second surface 10d arranged oppositely, the waterproof groove 10a is recessed from the first surface 10c to the second surface 10d, and the opening of the waterproof groove 10a is located on the first surface 10c.
[0032] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 10 is provided with a fourth connecting hole 101 for connecting the outer shell to detachably connect the mounting bracket 10 to the outer shell.
[0033] For the above-mentioned first sealing ring 20, device body 30 and first nut 50, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first sealing ring 20 includes a first sealing portion 201 and a second sealing portion 202, a sealing groove 20a is arranged between the first sealing portion 201 and the second sealing portion 202, the sealing groove 20a is clamped with the bottom of the waterproof groove 10a, the first sealing portion 201 abuts against the inner wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove 10a to form a first layer of sealing, the second sealing portion 202 abuts against the outer wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove 10a to form a second layer of sealing, the device body 30 is arranged on the side of the first sealing ring 20 away from the mounting bracket 10, the device body abuts against the second sealing portion 202, the device body 30 corresponds to the first through hole 10b, and the first nut 50 is used to lock the first sealing ring 20 and the device body 30 to the mounting bracket 10. After the external rainwater, splashing water or other liquids flow into the waterproof groove 10a, multiple layers of sealing protection are formed between the first sealing ring 20 and the bottom of the waterproof groove 10a, two layers of sealing protection are formed between the first sealing portion 201 and the second sealing portion 202 and the inner wall and the outer wall of the waterproof groove 10a respectively, thereby reducing the external liquid from entering the gap between the first sealing ring 20 and the mounting bracket 10, reducing the influence of the external liquid on the device body 30, and further reducing the damage of the device body 30. It can be understood that the detachable connection mode between the device body 30 and the first sealing ring 20 includes but is not limited to clamping, screw connection, threaded connection, riveting and the like.
[0034] In some embodiments, the first sealing ring 20 comprises a connecting portion 203 located between the first sealing portion 201 and the second sealing portion 202, and the first sealing portion 201 is connected to the second sealing portion 202 through the connecting portion 203 to form a sealing groove 20a. In some embodiments, the side of the first through hole abuts against the connecting portion 203.
[0035] In some embodiments, the second sealing portion 202 extends radially to form a fixing portion 204 for connecting the mounting bracket 10, so as to more stably connect the first sealing ring 20 to the mounting bracket 10.
[0036] In some embodiments, the fixing portion 204 is provided with a first connecting hole 20b, the device body 30 is provided with a second connecting hole 30a opposite to the first connecting hole 20b, the mounting bracket 10 is provided with a first connecting column 102 on the side close to the first sealing ring 20, one end of the first connecting column 102 sequentially passes through the first connecting hole 20b and the second connecting hole 30a, and a first nut 50 is screwed on one end of the first connecting column 102 and abuts against the outer surface of the device body 30, so as to lock the device body 30 and the first sealing ring 20 on the mounting bracket 10. When the user needs to disassemble the device body 30 and the first sealing ring 20 from the mounting bracket 10, the first nut 50 is only needed to be loosened.
[0037] In some embodiments, the sound outlet of the loudspeaker is coaxially arranged with the first sealing ring 20 and the first through hole 10b, so that the sound propagation path of the loudspeaker is more concentrated and consistent, the sound phase distortion caused by structural deviation is reduced, and more accurate sound field positioning and clearer sound quality performance can be achieved.
[0038] For the above-mentioned second sealing member 40, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the second sealing member 40 is arranged on the side of the mounting bracket 10 away from the first sealing ring 20, one side of the second sealing member 40 abuts against the mounting bracket 10, the other side of the second sealing member 40 abuts against the external shell, and the second sealing member 40 is located between the mounting bracket 10 and the shell. The second sealing member 40 is used to improve the sealing between the mounting bracket 10 and the inner wall of the shell, so as to reduce the entry of external rainwater between the mounting bracket 10 and the inner wall of the shell into the internal space of the shell, and further reduce the influence of external rainwater on other electronic devices in the outdoor cabinet shell.
[0039] In some embodiments, the second sealing member 40 is provided with a second through hole 40a opposite to the first through hole 10b and the slot of the waterproof groove 10a, and the second through hole 40a facilitates the sound propagation of the loudspeaker to the outside.
[0040] In some embodiments, the second sealing member 40 includes four sealing plates 401 connected in sequence, the four sealing plates 401 enclose the second through hole 40a, and the four sealing plates 401 are attached to the four sides of the mounting bracket 10. In this way, the design of the four sealing plates 401 not only improves the sealing between the mounting bracket 10 and the external shell, but also enhances the stability of the overall structure, and can better withstand external pressure and vibration.
[0041] In some embodiments, a third connecting hole 40b is arranged at the connection between adjacent sealing plates 401, and the third connecting hole 40b is arranged opposite to the fourth connecting hole 101. The third connecting hole 40b and the fourth connecting hole 101 are used to connect the external shell, so as to relatively fix the mounting bracket 10 and the second sealing member 40 on the external shell.
[0042] In the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket 10, the first sealing ring 20, and the device body 30 are provided. The mounting bracket 10 is provided with a waterproof groove 10a and a first through hole 10b penetrating through the bottom of the waterproof groove 10a. The opening of the waterproof groove 10a faces the external shell. The first sealing ring 20 includes a first sealing portion 201 and a second sealing portion 202. A sealing groove 20a is arranged between the first sealing portion 201 and the second sealing portion 202. The sealing groove 20a is clamped with the bottom of the waterproof groove 10a. The first sealing portion 201 abuts against the inner wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove 10a. The second sealing portion 202 abuts against the outer wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove 10a. The device body 30 is arranged on the side of the first sealing ring 20 away from the mounting bracket 10. The device body 30 abuts against the second sealing portion 202. The device body 30 corresponds to the first through hole 10b. The first sealing portion 201 abuts against the inner wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove 10a to form a first layer of sealing. The second sealing portion 202 abuts against the outer wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove 10a to form a second layer of sealing. After the external rainwater, splashed water, or other liquid enters the external shell, the external rainwater, splashed water, or other liquid flows into the waterproof groove 10a. The waterproof groove 10a can receive the external rainwater, splashed water, or other liquid. The multiple layers of sealing protection between the first sealing ring 20 and the bottom of the waterproof groove 10a can reduce the influence of the external rainwater, splashed water, or other liquid on the device body 30, thereby reducing the damage to the device body 30.
[0043] The present application also provides an embodiment of an outdoor cabinet, please refer to Figure 6 The outdoor cabinet includes a shell 2000 and a waterproof structure 1000 as described above. The waterproof structure 1000 is detachably mounted on the shell 2000. The waterproof structure 1000 is located in the shell 2000. The opening of the waterproof groove 10a faces the shell 2000. The functions and structures of the waterproof structure 1000 can be referred to the above-mentioned embodiments, which will not be described here.
[0044] In some embodiments, the shell 2000 is provided with a second connecting post 2001, the second connecting post 2001 sequentially passes through the third connecting hole 40b and the fourth connecting hole 101, and is locked by a nut, so as to connect the waterproof structure 1000 to the shell 2000. It can be understood that the detachable connection between the waterproof structure 1000 and the shell 2000 is not limited to the above screw connection, and can also be other connection modes, for example, clamping, riveting, etc.
[0045] In some embodiments, the shell 2000 is further provided with a plurality of sound holes 2002, the sound holes 2002 are at least partially oppositely arranged with the second through hole 40a, the first through hole 10b and the slot of the waterproof groove 10a.
[0046] The above description is only an embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent scope of the present application, and any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation using the content of the specification and drawings, or direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A waterproof structure, characterized by, The waterproof structure comprises: a mounting bracket, provided with a waterproof groove and a first through hole penetrating through the bottom of the waterproof groove, the opening of the waterproof groove facing the outer shell; a first sealing ring, comprising a first sealing part and a second sealing part, a sealing groove being provided between the first sealing part and the second sealing part, the sealing groove being clamped with the bottom of the waterproof groove, the first sealing part abutting against the inner wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove, and the second sealing part abutting against the outer wall of the bottom of the waterproof groove; a device body, provided on the side of the first sealing ring away from the mounting bracket, the device body abutting against the second sealing part, and the device body corresponding to the first through hole.
2. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, wherein the waterproof structure further comprises a second sealing member, the second sealing member being provided on the side of the mounting bracket away from the first sealing ring, one side of the second sealing member abutting against the mounting bracket, and the other side of the second sealing member abutting against the outer shell.
3. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, wherein the second sealing part extends radially to form a fixing part, and the fixing part is used for connecting the mounting bracket.
4. The waterproof structure according to claim 3, wherein a first connecting hole is provided on the fixing part; a second connecting hole is provided on the device body, the second connecting hole being oppositely arranged with the first connecting hole; a first connecting column is provided on the side of the mounting bracket close to the first sealing ring, one end of the first connecting column sequentially penetrating through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole; and the waterproof structure further comprises a first nut, the first nut being screwed on one end of the first connecting column, and the first nut abutting against the outer surface of the device body.
5. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, wherein the first sealing ring comprises a connecting part between the first sealing part and the second sealing part, the first sealing part being connected with the second sealing part through the connecting part to form the sealing groove; and the side of the first through hole abutting against the connecting part.
6. The waterproof structure according to claim 2, wherein a second through hole is provided on the second sealing member, the second through hole being oppositely arranged with the first through hole and the opening of the waterproof groove, the second sealing member comprising four sealing plates connected in sequence, the four sealing plates being surrounded to form the second through hole, and the four sealing plates being attached to the periphery of the mounting bracket.
7. The waterproof structure according to claim 6, wherein a third connecting hole is provided at the connection between adjacent sealing plates; a fourth connecting hole is provided on the mounting bracket, the fourth connecting hole being oppositely arranged with the third connecting hole, and the third connecting hole and the fourth connecting hole being used for connecting the outer shell.
8. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, wherein the mounting bracket comprises a first surface and a second surface oppositely arranged, the waterproof groove being recessed from the first surface to the second surface, and the opening of the waterproof groove being located on the first surface. 9. The waterproof structure according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein, the device body is a speaker.
10. An outdoor cabinet, characterized by a housing and the waterproof structure according to any one of claims 1-9, the waterproof structure being detachably mounted on the housing, and the waterproof structure being located in the housing, the slot of the waterproof groove facing the housing.