Waterproof shell, battery adopting waterproof shell and cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterproof shell, battery and cleaning device using the waterproof shell, the waterproof shell comprises a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell jointly enclose to form an accommodating cavity, a sealing ring surrounding the periphery of the accommodating cavity is arranged between the first shell and the second shell, and the sealing ring is arranged between the first shell and the second shell. The sealing ring is subjected to secondary molding in a mold and is integrated with the first shell through injection molding, the second shell is convexly provided with a circle of conical bone position, the first shell and the second shell are connected through a buckle, and the conical bone position compresses the sealing ring; according to the scheme, the sealing ring and the first shell are injection-molded into a whole through secondary injection molding, so that the action of placing the sealing ring by personnel can be reduced, the production time is shortened, the labor cost is saved, the production efficiency is improved, the risk of poor waterproof performance caused by the fact that the sealing ring is not manually placed in place is reduced, and the product quality is improved. In addition, the conical bone position used for compressing the sealing ring is beneficial to further improving the waterproofness of the waterproof shell.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of waterproof shells, and more particularly to a waterproof shell, a battery using a waterproof shell, and a cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] With the fast pace of modern life, people desire more efficient indoor cleaning, leading to a growing demand for cleaning devices such as floor scrubbers, mops, and robot vacuums. These devices typically incorporate batteries to provide power for cleaning, necessitating waterproofing to prevent liquid ingress. Existing waterproofing methods include applying sealant, using silicone sealing rings, and ultrasonic sealing. Applying sealant requires additional equipment, ultrasonic sealing requires additional equipment, and using silicone sealing rings necessitates manual placement. These traditional methods are time-consuming and labor-intensive, increasing costs and increasing the risk of defects due to equipment or human error. Therefore, improvements to existing waterproof casings are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a waterproof shell, a battery using the waterproof shell, and a cleaning device, mainly solving the technical problem of how to improve production efficiency and reduce waterproofing failure while achieving waterproofing of objects.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A waterproof shell includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell together forming a receiving cavity for accommodating an object, a sealing ring is provided between the first shell and the second shell surrounding the outer periphery of the receiving cavity, the sealing ring is integrally formed with the first shell by secondary molding in a mold, a conical rib protrudes from the side of the second shell facing the first shell, the first shell and the second shell are connected by a snap-fit ​​connection and the conical rib compresses the sealing ring.

[0006] In one of the technical solutions, the first housing is provided with a sealing groove arranged on the outer periphery of the accommodating cavity, and the sealing ring is integrally injection molded with the first housing in the sealing groove. The first housing has a protruding edge on the inner side of the sealing groove, and the second housing has a recessed groove on the inner side of the conical bone position, and the protruding edge is inserted into the groove.

[0007] In one of the technical solutions, a plurality of buckles are provided on one side of the convex edge facing away from the sealing ring, and a slot is provided on the groove wall of the groove at the position corresponding to each of the buckles, and the plurality of buckles are snapped into the corresponding slot one by one.

[0008] In one of the technical solutions, the second housing is divided into a first end region, a middle region and a second end region along its length.

[0009] The sealing ring is disposed in the middle region, the first housing and the second housing are snap-fitted together in the middle region, and the first housing and the second housing are fixedly connected in the first end region and the second end region by fasteners.

[0010] In one of the technical solutions, the waterproof shell also includes a button, a limiting shell, and an elastic element;

[0011] The button, the limiting shell, and the elastic element are all disposed on the side of the second housing facing away from the first housing. The button is rotatably connected to the limiting shell. The limiting shell is provided with a through first clearance hole and a second clearance hole. The button includes a pressing part and a protruding part. The pressing part protrudes from the first clearance hole, and the protruding part protrudes from the second clearance hole. The elastic element is disposed between the pressing part and the second housing. The pressing part is subjected to the elastic force of the elastic element, causing the protruding part to have a tendency to pop outward from the second clearance hole. The first housing and the limiting shell are fixedly connected by the fastener, and the first housing and the limiting shell together clamp the first end area of ​​the second housing.

[0012] In one of the technical solutions, the first housing is provided with a first limiting hole, and the side of the limiting shell facing the first housing is provided with a second limiting hole. The first limiting hole and the second limiting hole together form a rotating hole. The button is provided with a rotating shaft portion, which is inserted into the rotating hole.

[0013] This application also provides a battery with a waterproof casing, including a battery module and the waterproof casing described in any of the above technical solutions, wherein the battery module is housed within the accommodating cavity.

[0014] In one of the technical solutions, the outer wall of the waterproof shell is provided with a through hole communicating with the accommodating cavity, the battery module is provided with a connector protruding outward from the through hole, and a waterproof structure is provided between the connector and the hole wall of the through hole.

[0015] This application also provides a cleaning device, including a cleaning body and the battery described above, wherein the waterproof shell is connected to the cleaning body, and the battery module provides power to the cleaning body.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the waterproof shell provided by this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This technical solution employs a two-stage injection molding process within a two-color mold to integrally mold the sealing ring and the first housing. This reduces the need for manual placement of the sealing ring, thus shortening production time, saving labor costs, and improving production efficiency. Furthermore, this solution reduces the risk of poor waterproofing due to improper manual placement of the sealing ring. In addition, this solution incorporates a conical rib for compressing the sealing ring, further enhancing the waterproofness of the housing. The snap-fit ​​connection between the first and second housings ensures that the conical rib compresses the sealing ring, thereby ensuring excellent waterproof performance and easily achieving an IPX5 waterproof rating. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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.

[0019] Figure 1 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a battery with a waterproof casing.

[0020] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a battery with a waterproof casing provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point C;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0024] Figure 6 An exploded view of the structure of a battery with a waterproof casing provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the structure of a battery with a waterproof casing provided in an embodiment of this application, viewed from another angle.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 1. Waterproof shell; 10. Button; 101. Pressing part; 102. Protruding buckle part; 103. Rotating shaft part; 11. First shell; 111. Sealing groove; 112. Protruding edge; 113. Buckle; 114. First limiting hole; 12. Second shell; 121. Conical bone position; 122. Groove; 123. Slot; 124. First end area; 125. Middle area; 126. Second end area; 13. Accommodating cavity; 14. Sealing ring; 15. Through hole; 16. Waterproof structure; 17. Fastener; 18. Limiting shell; 181. First clearance hole; 182. Second clearance hole; 183. Second limiting hole; 19. Elastic element; 2. Battery module; 21. Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0029] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0030] It should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 7This utility model provides a battery with a waterproof shell, which includes a waterproof shell 1 and a battery module 2 housed inside the waterproof shell 1. The waterproof shell 1 specifically includes a first shell 11 and a second shell 12, which together form a receiving cavity 13. The battery module 2 is housed in this receiving cavity 13. A sealing ring 14 is provided between the first shell 11 and the second shell 12. The sealing ring 14 surrounds the outer periphery of the receiving cavity 13. The sealing ring 14 is injection molded into an integral structure with the first shell 11 through a secondary molding process in a mold. A conical rib 121 protrudes from the side of the second shell 12 facing the first shell 11 (which can be understood as the bottom surface of the second shell 12). In addition, the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are connected by a snap-fit ​​connection. When the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are connected to each other, the conical rib 121 will compress the sealing ring 14, so that the battery module 2 is sealed in the receiving cavity 13.

[0034] Specifically, this technical solution employs a two-stage injection molding process within a two-color mold to integrally mold the sealing ring 14 with the first housing 11. This reduces the need for manual placement of the sealing ring 14, thereby reducing production time, saving labor costs, and improving production efficiency. Furthermore, this solution reduces the risk of poor waterproofing due to improper placement of the sealing ring 14. In addition, this solution includes a conical rib 121 for compressing the sealing ring 14, which further enhances the waterproofing of the waterproof housing 1. The snap-fit ​​connection between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 ensures that the conical rib 121 can compress the sealing ring 14, thereby ensuring that the waterproof housing 1 has excellent waterproofing performance, easily achieving an IPX5 waterproof rating.

[0035] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 and Figure 5 The outer wall of the waterproof housing 1 has a through hole 15, which connects to the accommodating cavity 13. The connector 21 on the battery module 2 protrudes outward through this through hole 15. The connector 21 allows the battery module 2 to supply power to external electrical appliances or to charge the battery module 2 from an external power source. To prevent external liquid from entering the accommodating cavity 13 through the through hole 15, this design requires a waterproof structure 16 between the connector 21 and the wall of the through hole 15 to seal the gap between them. The waterproof structure 16 can be a waterproof adhesive or a silicone sealant. In addition to waterproofing the battery module 2, the waterproof housing 1 of this design can also be used to waterproof other electrical components.

[0036] Please refer to the following: Figures 2 to 4The first housing 11 is provided with a sealing groove 111, which is actually arranged in a ring around the outer periphery of the accommodating cavity 13. The aforementioned sealing ring 14 is injection molded integrally with the first housing 11 within this sealing groove 111. By confining the sealing ring 14 within the sealing groove 111, on the one hand, the injection area between the sealing ring 14 and the first housing 11 can be increased to improve the interlocking force between the sealing ring 14 and the first housing 11, thereby improving the reliability of the sealing ring 14 being fixed in the first housing 11. On the other hand, the sealing ring 14 is confined within the sealing groove 111 and deforms. When the conical bone position 121 compresses the sealing ring 14, it helps to further improve the reliability of the sealing ring 14 sealing the accommodating cavity 13. In addition, the first housing 11 has a raised edge 112 protruding on the inner side of the sealing groove 111, and the second housing 12 has a recessed groove 122 on the inner side of the conical bone position 121. The raised edge 112 is inserted into this groove 122. By setting the groove 122 and the raised edge 112 inserted into the groove 122, it is beneficial to prevent liquid from entering the receiving cavity 13 after passing the sealing ring 14, thereby further improving the waterproof performance of the waterproof housing 1.

[0037] Please refer to the following: Figure 6 and Figure 7 The protruding edge 112 has multiple buckles 113 protruding on one side facing away from the sealing ring 14, and the groove wall of the groove 122 has a slot 123 at the position corresponding to each buckle 113. The multiple buckles 113 are snapped into the corresponding slot 123 one by one to realize the snap connection between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12. It can be seen that by setting the protruding edge 112 and the groove 122, in addition to further improving the sealing between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12, it is also beneficial to set the buckles 113 and the slots 123, making the structure of the waterproof shell 1 more compact and reasonable.

[0038] Please refer to the following: Figure 6 and Figure 7 The second housing 12 is divided into a first end region 124, a middle region 125, and a second end region 126 in the length direction. The sealing ring 14 is disposed on the middle region 125. The first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are snap-fit ​​connected in the middle region 125. The first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are fixedly connected in the first end region 124 and the second end region 126 by fasteners 17, preferably bolts. By fixing both ends of the second housing 12 to the first housing 11 by fasteners 17, it is beneficial to increase the pressure of the conical bone 121 on the sealing ring 14, and ensure that the conical bone 121 can reliably compress the sealing ring 14, thereby further improving the reliability of the sealing ring 14 in sealing the accommodating cavity 13.

[0039] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 7The waterproof housing 1 of this embodiment also includes a button 10, a limiting shell 18, and an elastic element 19. The button 10, the limiting shell 18, and the elastic element 19 are all disposed on the side of the second housing 12 facing away from the first housing 11. The button 10 is rotatably connected to the limiting shell 18. The limiting shell 18 is provided with a through first clearance hole 181 and a second clearance hole 182. The button 10 specifically includes a pressing part 101 and a protruding buckle part 102. The pressing part 101 protrudes from the first clearance hole 181 so that the user can press the pressing part 101. The protruding buckle part 102 protrudes from the second clearance hole 182. The battery is designed to engage with the main body of an external electrical appliance, allowing the entire battery to be inserted into the appliance. The elastic element 19 is positioned between the pressing part 101 and the second housing 12. When the pressing part 101 is subjected to the elastic force of the elastic element 19, the protruding part 102 tends to pop outward from the second clearance hole 182, thereby ensuring that the protruding part 102 can be reliably fastened into the interior of the external electrical appliance. When the battery needs to be removed, simply press the pressing part 101 downward to disengage the protruding part 102 from the appliance, and the entire battery can be easily removed.

[0040] Please refer to the following: Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first housing 11 has a first limiting hole 114 on its top, and the limiting shell 18 has a second limiting hole 183 on the side facing the first housing 11 (i.e., the bottom surface of the limiting shell 18). The first limiting hole 114 and the second limiting hole 183 together form a circular rotating hole. The button 10 has a rotating shaft 103 protruding from its side. This rotating shaft 103 is inserted into the rotating hole, thereby realizing the rotating connection between the button 10 and the limiting shell 18. When installing the button 10, the rotating shaft 103 of the button 10 needs to be placed in the first limiting hole 114 first, and then the limiting shell 18 is placed, so that the rotating shaft 103 of the button 10 is simultaneously restricted in the second limiting hole 183. Finally, the first housing 11 and the limiting shell 18 are locked together from bottom to top using fasteners 17. At this time, the limiting shell 18 and the first housing 11 will firmly clamp the second housing 12. Preferably, the first housing 11 and the limiting housing 18 will jointly clamp the first end region 124 of the second housing 12 in the vertical direction. As for the second end region 126 of the second housing 12, it can be directly fixed to the first housing 11 in the vertical direction by fasteners 17.

[0041] This embodiment also provides a cleaning device, which includes a cleaning body (not shown in the figure) and the aforementioned battery. The waterproof casing 1 is connected to the cleaning body. This can be understood as either a non-removable fixed connection between the waterproof casing 1 and the cleaning body, or a detachable connection between the waterproof casing 1 and the cleaning body to facilitate the removal of the entire battery. When the battery and cleaning body are assembled, the battery module 2 is actually electrically connected to the cleaning body to provide the electrical energy required for the cleaning body to operate. For example, the cleaning body may include a walking mechanism that moves on the ground and a mop. The cleaning body may also include a vacuum suction mechanism and a rotating roller brush for sweeping up debris.

[0042] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and only specifically describe the technical principles of the present utility model. These descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model, as well as other specific embodiments of the present utility model that can be conceived by those skilled in the art without creative effort, should be included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A waterproof shell, characterized in that, The device includes a first housing and a second housing, which together form a cavity for accommodating an object. A sealing ring is provided between the first housing and the second housing, surrounding the outer periphery of the cavity. The sealing ring is integrally formed with the first housing by secondary molding in a mold. A conical rib is protruding on the side of the second housing facing the first housing. The first housing and the second housing are connected by a snap-fit, and the conical rib compresses the sealing ring.

2. The waterproof shell as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first housing is provided with a sealing groove arranged on the outer periphery of the accommodating cavity. The sealing ring is integrally injection molded with the first housing in the sealing groove. The first housing has a protruding edge on the inner side of the sealing groove. The second housing has a recessed groove on the inner side of the conical bone position. The protruding edge is inserted into the groove.

3. The waterproof shell as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The convex edge has multiple buckles protruding from one side facing away from the sealing ring. The groove wall of the groove is provided with a slot corresponding to each buckle. The multiple buckles are snapped into the corresponding slot one by one.

4. The waterproof shell as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second shell is divided into a first end region, a middle region and a second end region along its length. The sealing ring is disposed in the middle region, the first housing and the second housing are snap-fitted together in the middle region, and the first housing and the second housing are fixedly connected in the first end region and the second end region by fasteners.

5. The waterproof shell as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The waterproof housing also includes a button, a limiting shell, and an elastic element; The button, the limiting shell, and the elastic element are all disposed on the side of the second housing facing away from the first housing. The button is rotatably connected to the limiting shell. The limiting shell is provided with a through first clearance hole and a second clearance hole. The button includes a pressing part and a protruding part. The pressing part protrudes from the first clearance hole, and the protruding part protrudes from the second clearance hole. The elastic element is disposed between the pressing part and the second housing. The pressing part is subjected to the elastic force of the elastic element, causing the protruding part to have a tendency to pop outward from the second clearance hole. The first housing and the limiting shell are fixedly connected by the fastener, and the first housing and the limiting shell together clamp the first end area of ​​the second housing.

6. The waterproof shell as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first housing is provided with a first limiting hole, and the side of the limiting shell facing the first housing is provided with a second limiting hole. The first limiting hole and the second limiting hole together form a rotating hole. The button is provided with a rotating shaft portion, which is inserted into the rotating hole.

7. A battery employing a waterproof casing, characterized in that, It includes a battery module and a waterproof housing as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the battery module is housed within the housing cavity.

8. The battery as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The outer wall of the waterproof shell is provided with a through hole that connects to the accommodating cavity. The battery module is provided with a connector that protrudes outward from the through hole. A waterproof structure is provided between the connector and the wall of the through hole.

9. A cleaning device, characterized in that, It includes a cleaning body and a battery as described in any one of claims 7 or 8, wherein the waterproof shell is connected to the cleaning body, and the battery module provides power to the cleaning body.

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