Waterproof earphone socket

By designing a waterproof headphone jack with an outer tube and sleeve combination structure, and utilizing rubber material and a special groove structure, the problem of poor sealing of the headphone jack was solved, achieving better waterproof performance and ensuring the safety of electronic products.

CN224153654UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21WENZHOU MING HENG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WENZHOU MING HENG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-19
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing headphone jacks have poor sealing, allowing water to easily enter the interior of electronic products and affecting circuit safety.

Method used

Design a waterproof headphone jack that uses a combination of an outer tube and a sleeve. The special structure of the rubber outer tube and sleeve, along with the groove and protruding ring that limit the insertion depth, achieves a waterproof effect.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents moisture from entering the headphone jack, improving the waterproof performance of electronic products and ensuring circuit safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of earphone sockets, in particular to a waterproof earphone socket, which comprises an earphone socket, the front end of the earphone socket is fixedly adhered to an outer tube, a sleeve is clamped on the inner side of the outer tube, the outer tube comprises a retaining ring, the inner side wall of the retaining ring is provided with a butt joint groove, and the tail end of the inner side wall of the retaining ring is provided with an inclined notch. The sleeve comprises a bottom pipe and an outer sleeve ring fixed at the front end of the bottom pipe, a convex ring and a clamping groove are arranged between the bottom pipe and the outer sleeve ring, the convex ring is arranged in the butt joint groove, the bottom pipe is arranged in the inclined groove opening, the terminal of the wire harness is inserted into the earphone sleeve through the sleeve-outer pipe, and the terminal with moisture is in contact with the inner side wall of the sleeve. The terminals of the wire harness are sleeved with the sleeves and then inserted into the insertion holes of the outer pipe, the multiple sets of groove bodies and the protruding ring structures limit the insertion depth, the inserted sleeves are clamped into the corresponding groove bodies of the outer pipe, the waterproof effect is achieved, wire harness connection is facilitated, meanwhile, the waterproof performance is better, and high practicability is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of headphone jack technology, specifically to a waterproof headphone jack. Background Technology

[0002] Headphone jacks are a primary adapter used for electrical signal transmission in various electronic products. Audio connectors specifically designed for audio signal input / output are widely used in various audio-visual products. Especially in recent years, with the rapid development of various portable electronic products, such as MP3 players, voice recorders, laptops, and Apple iPads, headphone jacks of various sizes have become widely used.

[0003] The contact terminals of existing headphone jacks extend from plastic holes on the bottom or side of the headphone jack and make contact with the signal terminals of the circuit board. When water enters the headphone jack of the headphone jack, the water can enter the circuit board inside the electronic product through the plastic holes on the bottom or side of the headphone jack, affecting circuit safety and causing poor sealing. Utility Model Content

[0004] Technical problems to be solved

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a waterproof headphone jack, which can effectively solve the problems in the existing technology.

[0006] Technical solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] This utility model provides a waterproof headphone jack, including a headphone jack, the front end of which is bonded and fixed to an outer tube, a sleeve is fitted inside the outer tube, the outer tube includes a buckle with a mating groove on its inner side wall, and the tail end of the inner side wall of the buckle is provided with a slanted groove, the sleeve includes a bottom tube and an outer ring fixed to the front end of the bottom tube, and a protruding ring and a locking groove are provided between the bottom tube and the outer ring, the protruding ring is disposed in the mating groove, and the bottom tube is disposed in the slanted groove.

[0009] Furthermore, a groove is provided on the outer front side of the headphone jack, the groove is in communication with the inner cavity of the headphone jack, and a mounting plate is fixedly fitted on the outer side of the groove, with one front side of the mounting plate disposed in the inner cavity of the headphone jack.

[0010] Furthermore, both the outer tube and the sleeve are made of rubber.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer side of the docking groove has an arc-shaped structure, and multiple sets are equidistantly arranged inside the buckle, and a protruding structure is formed between the docking grooves. The inclined groove is a flared structure with a larger outer side and a smaller inner side.

[0012] Furthermore, multiple sets of convex rings are provided, and the outer side of the convex rings is an arc-shaped structure, with locking grooves formed between the convex rings, and the locking grooves are provided on the inner side of the convex structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer ring is located on the outside of the buckle.

[0014] Beneficial effects

[0015] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the known public technology:

[0016] This utility model utilizes a combination structure of an outer tube and a sleeve, with a special structure for both. The terminals of the wire harness are inserted into the earphone sleeve through the sleeve-outer tube. The terminals, which are moist, contact the inner wall of the sleeve. After the sleeve is fitted onto the terminals of the wire harness, it is inserted into the insertion hole of the outer tube. Multiple sets of grooves and convex ring structures limit the insertion depth. After insertion, the sleeve is snapped into the corresponding groove of the outer tube, which serves a waterproof function. This facilitates wire harness connection while providing better waterproof performance and high practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the outer tube and sleeve in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural exploded view of the outer tube and the sleeve in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the headphone jack and mounting plate in this utility model.

[0023] The labels in the diagram represent: 1. Headphone jack; 11. Slot; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Outer tube; 31. Buckle; 32. Connecting slot; 33. Angled slot; 4. Sleeve; 41. Bottom tube; 42. Outer ring; 43. Protruding ring; 44. Locking slot. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0026] Example: A waterproof headphone jack, see attached diagram. Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 5 The device includes an earphone jack 1, the front end of which is bonded and fixed to an outer tube 3. A sleeve 4 is fitted inside the outer tube 3. The outer tube 3 includes a buckle 31 with a mating groove 32 on its inner wall. The buckle 31 has a slanted groove 33 at the tail end of its inner wall. The sleeve 4 includes a bottom tube 41 and an outer ring 42 fixed to the front end of the bottom tube 41. A protruding ring 43 and a locking groove 44 are provided between the bottom tube 41 and the outer ring 42. The protruding ring 43 is located in the mating groove 32, and the bottom tube 41 is located in the slanted groove 33.

[0027] The front side of the headphone jack 1 is provided with a groove 11, which is in communication with the inner cavity of the headphone jack 1. A mounting plate 2 is fixedly fitted to the outer side of the groove 11, and one side of the front end of the mounting plate 2 is located in the inner cavity of the headphone jack 1.

[0028] Both the outer tube 3 and the sleeve 4 are made of rubber; the outer side of the mating groove 32 has an arc-shaped structure, and multiple sets are equidistantly arranged within the buckle 31, forming a protruding structure between the mating grooves 32; the inclined groove 33 has a flared structure with a larger outer side and a smaller inner side; multiple sets of convex rings 43 are provided, and the outer side of the convex rings 43 has an arc-shaped structure, forming a locking groove 44 between the convex rings 43, which is located on the inner side of the protruding structure; the outer sleeve 42 is located on the outer side of the buckle 31; the outer tube 3 and the sleeve 42 are connected by a series of connecting parts. The combined structure of tube 4, and the special structure of the outer tube 3 and sleeve 4, allows the terminals of the wire harness to be inserted into the headphone jack 1 through the sleeve 4-outer tube 3. The terminals with moisture come into contact with the inner wall of the sleeve 4. After the sleeve 4 is fitted onto the terminals of the wire harness, it is inserted into the insertion hole of the outer tube 3. The structure of multiple sets of grooves 11 and convex rings 43 limits the insertion depth. After insertion, the sleeve 4 is snapped into the corresponding groove 11 of the outer tube 3, which plays a waterproof role. It facilitates the connection of the wire harness, has better waterproof performance, and has high practicality.

[0029] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions will not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the protection scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A waterproof earphone jack, characterized by comprising: The device includes an earphone jack (1), the front end of which is bonded to an outer tube (3). A sleeve (4) is fitted inside the outer tube (3). The outer tube (3) includes a buckle (31) with a mating groove (32) on its inner wall. The buckle (31) has a slanted groove (33) at the end of its inner wall. The sleeve (4) includes a bottom tube (41) and an outer ring (42) fixed to the front end of the bottom tube (41). A protruding ring (43) and a locking groove (44) are provided between the bottom tube (41) and the outer ring (42). The protruding ring (43) is located in the mating groove (32), and the bottom tube (41) is located in the slanted groove (33).

2. The waterproof earphone jack of claim 1, wherein, The front side of the headphone jack (1) is provided with a groove (11), the groove (11) is connected to the inner cavity of the headphone jack (1), and the outer side of the groove (11) is fitted with an installation plate (2), and the front side of the installation plate (2) is located in the inner cavity of the headphone jack (1).

3. The waterproof earphone jack of claim 1, wherein, Both the outer tube (3) and the sleeve (4) are made of rubber.

4. The waterproof earphone jack of claim 1, wherein The outer side of the docking groove (32) is an arc-shaped structure, and multiple sets are equidistantly arranged in the buckle (31), and a protruding structure is formed between the docking grooves (32). The inclined groove (33) is a flared structure with a larger outer side and a smaller inner side.

5. The waterproof earphone jack of claim 4, wherein, The convex ring (43) is provided in multiple sets, and the outer side of the convex ring (43) is an arc-shaped structure. The convex ring (43) forms a locking groove (44) between the convex rings (43), and the locking groove (44) is provided on the inner side of the convex structure.

6. The waterproof earphone jack of claim 1, wherein The outer ring (42) is located on the outside of the buckle (31).