Waterproof mechanism for sliding switch on side of laser level meter
By designing a silicone pressure plate and waterproof silicone buttons on the laser level, the waterproofing problem of the sliding switch is solved, achieving reliability and durability for outdoor use, and making it suitable for high-humidity and dusty environments such as rainy days and beaches.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGSHAN MAIRUIOU OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing laser level sliding switches are difficult to waterproof, making them prone to dust and water seepage when used outdoors, affecting the functionality of internal components.
A waterproof mechanism was designed, comprising a base, a side-sliding switch, a silicone pressure plate, and a switch bracket. The waterproof effect of the side-sliding switch is achieved through the linkage between the silicone pressure plate and the waterproof silicone button. The flexibility and interference fit structure of the silicone prevent moisture and dust from entering the circuit board or battery and other core components.
This invention enables the slide switch to be waterproof during operation, reducing the risk of oxidation and short circuits, extending its service life, making it suitable for high-humidity and dusty environments, and reducing cleaning frequency and maintenance costs.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to laser level gauge technical field especially relates to a laser level gauge side slide switch waterproof mechanism. BACKGROUND
[0002] Laser level gauge is a kind of measuring tool using laser technology to project accurate horizontal line, perpendicular line or cross line, can assist user to quickly determine space reference, its principle is to emit monochromatic, high-brightness laser beam through built-in laser diode, then point-shaped laser is diffused into straight line / grid through internal conical piece, covers larger range, built-in gravity pendulum or electronic sensor can realize automatic calibration level, its projected laser line has red light and green light division, is widely used in construction, decoration, engineering and other fields.
[0003] Laser level gauge because of its unique structure, so the side basically uses slide switch to realize the opening and closing of laser and the locking or opening of internal gravity device, specifically, gravity device opens simultaneously also starts laser line, on the contrary, gravity device closes and locks simultaneously also closes laser line.Sideways slide switch is often designed into left and right side slide structure, one side represents opening, the other side is to represent closing, and it is designed with a certain length of sliding stroke in the inside, and this stroke is defined according to internal design.
[0004] The switch designed based on sliding on laser level gauge is arranged on the side, and such structure is generally difficult to realize waterproof during movement, and most of the existing laser level gauges do not have waterproof requirement or have low waterproof level, cannot be used for a long time outdoors, and after a long time, even the laser level gauge that can be put in water is also easy to enter dust and seepage from the switch, and then affect the functional use of internal parts.
[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a slide switch applied to laser level gauge, which has linkage working function and waterproof function. CONTENT OF UTILITY MODEL
[0006] To solve the above problems, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:
[0007] The utility model provides a kind of laser level side sliding switch waterproof mechanism, including seat, side sliding switch, silica gel pressing plate, switch support, it is characterized in that, the seat is opened with window for side sliding switch and switch support carry out inside and outside linkage movable assembly, wherein switch support is clamped in the inside of seat, located the rear of window;Silica gel pressing plate and button waterproof silica gel piece are provided between the side sliding switch and switch support;The outer edge of window is formed with positioning protruding part and screw hole, wherein positioning protruding part is for button waterproof silica gel piece to be embedded fixed;Silica gel pressing plate is connected with button waterproof silica gel piece clamped in window by locking screw, and silica gel pressing plate and button waterproof silica gel piece are also based on locking screw and be reinforced installation to be set at window;The side sliding switch is integrally formed with clamping guide column, and the silica gel pressing plate is opened with sliding slot hole, and button waterproof silica gel piece is designed with linkage hole position in the position clamping guide column, and the clamping guide column of side sliding switch is embedded after passing through sliding slot hole and is connected with linkage hole position, and it is extended to switch support and is clamped and assembled with it.
[0008] Preferably, the molding position of the positioning protruding part on the button waterproof silica gel piece is designed with auxiliary groove, and the button waterproof silica gel piece is embedded and fixed by the cooperation of the positioning protruding part and the auxiliary groove.
[0009] Preferably, the diameter of the sliding slot hole is greater than the maximum diameter of the clamping guide column.
[0010] Preferably, the clamping guide column, the linkage hole position of the button waterproof silica gel piece and the switch support are all assembled in interference fit.
[0011] Preferably, the switch support is also formed with a screw hole, which is in the same axial direction as the linkage hole position.
[0012] Preferably, the switch support is also threadedly connected with the clamping guide column inserted into the screw hole to reinforce the installation.
[0013] Preferably, the side sliding switch is formed with a knob and anti-slip texture.
[0014] Preferably, the button waterproof silica gel piece is made of silica gel flexible material and has a bidirectional wave-shaped structure, which is formed with different numbers of V-shaped structures in the vertical and horizontal directions. The first, second and third flexible surfaces are horizontally V-shaped structures, and the fourth and fifth flexible surfaces are vertically V-shaped structures.
[0015] Preferably, the silica gel pressing plate is set in the window by interference fit based on the elastic deformation property.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that the utility model provides a side sliding switch waterproof mechanism applied to a laser level gauge, which can realize the functions of switching the working of the level gauge, locking or opening the internal gravity device synchronously when the side sliding switch is slid, and taking waterproof effect into account, so as to block the invasion of water vapor and dust into the circuit board or the core components such as the battery, reduce the risk of oxidation and short circuit, reduce the failure rate, increase the effect and overall service life in various use scenarios, effectively increase the practicality, reliability, convenience and applicability, support the use in the high-humidity and dusty scenarios such as rainy days, beaches and bathrooms, reduce the possibility of damage caused by accidental splashing, falling dust and the like of the user, reduce the cleaning frequency and maintenance cost to a certain extent, reduce the need for internal cleaning, and thus provide another practical and highly competitive product for the market. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 and Figure 2 are structural schematic diagrams of the utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the utility model seat body.
[0019] Figure 4 is an assembly schematic diagram of the utility model side sliding switch, silica gel pressing plate, switch support and key waterproof silica gel piece.
[0020] Figure 5 and Figure 6 are exploded views of Figure 4 .
[0021] Figure 7 is a local enlarged assembly sectional view of the utility model.
[0022] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the key waterproof silica gel piece of the utility model.
[0023] Figure 9 is a structural sectional view of the key waterproof silica gel piece of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the utility model.
[0025] such as Figures 1 to 9As shown, the utility model is a kind of laser leveler side sliding switch waterproof mechanism, it is mainly by seat (1), side sliding switch (2), silica gel pressing plate (3), switch support (5) and button waterproof silica gel piece (6) is formed, it needs to be stated, the seat (1) described and demonstrated in the utility model is the base of laser leveler, not the complete structure of laser leveler, because the technology of the utility model is mainly in the switch of base, its structural relationship is after being assembled with switch support (5) It can be linked to realize work, so only describe base also meet the structure and principle required to be shown.
[0026] The assembly structural relationship of the utility model is as follows:
[0027] The seat (1) is provided with window (10) for the inside and outside linkage of side sliding switch (2) and switch support (5) movable assembly, wherein switch support (5) is clamped in the inner side of seat (1), located in the rear of window (10);Silica gel pressing plate (3) and button waterproof silica gel piece (6) are arranged between side sliding switch (2) and switch support (5);The silica gel pressing plate (3) is connected with the button waterproof silica gel piece (6) clamped in window (10) by locking screw (4), and the silica gel pressing plate (3) and button waterproof silica gel piece (6) are also based on locking screw (4) Reinforced installation is set in window (10).
[0028] Among them, the outer edge of window (10) is formed with positioning convex part (9) and screw hole, the positioning convex part (9) is for the embedding fixing of button waterproof silica gel piece (6), such structure setting not only can make button waterproof silica gel piece (6) quickly positioning, also can not produce shaking displacement when locking screw (4) is screwed, make assembly work more smoothly, more importantly, positioning convex part (9) is formed on the convex edge of window (10), it can be more closely with button waterproof silica gel piece (6) after locking screw (4) is screwed, avoid liquid to seep into the gap between them.
[0029] To achieve the active assembly of internal and external linkage, the side sliding switch (2) is integrally formed with a locking guide post (20), the silicone pressure plate (3) is provided with a sliding slot (30) for the locking guide post (20) to pass through, the waterproof silicone button part (6) is designed with a linkage hole (60) for the locking guide post (20) to be locked, and the switch bracket (5) is formed with a screw hole (50) for the locking guide post (20) to be inserted. Specifically, after the side sliding switch (2) passes through the sliding slot (30) of the silicone pressure plate (3), it is connected to the linkage hole (60) with an interference fit, and the length of its extended part can also reach the screw hole (50) of the switch bracket (5) for insertion assembly. Therefore, the installation position of the side sliding switch (2) is fixed by the linkage hole (60) and the screw hole (50). It can be further explained that the diameter of the sliding slot (30) is larger than the maximum diameter of the locking guide post (20). Since the sliding slot (30) is the travel slot for the left and right sliding of the side sliding switch (2), it is necessary to ensure the smooth sliding of the side sliding switch (2). In addition, it is worth mentioning that the switch bracket (5) is also threadedly connected to the locking guide post (20) inserted in its screw hole (50) by a locking screw (4) to reinforce the installation. This prevents the side sliding switch (2) from coming loose from the screw hole (50) and the linkage hole (60) when the side sliding switch (2) is moved left and right for a long time, which would cause abnormal use or no longer be effective in waterproofing.
[0030] Regarding the waterproof silicone button component (6), it is molded with an auxiliary groove (61) to align and position the protrusion (9), thereby achieving embedded fixation. More importantly, it is designed and molded with a V-shaped structure based on flexible silicone material. The V-shaped structure is molded in both vertical and horizontal directions, presenting a bidirectional wave-shaped structure design. The first flexible surface (62), the second flexible surface (63), and the third flexible surface (64) are horizontal upward V-shaped structures, while the fourth flexible surface (65) and the fifth flexible surface (66) constitute a vertical V-shaped structure. Such a structural design has significant positive effects. For example, the distribution of the V-shaped structure in the horizontal direction is two on the left, which can provide tensile deformation, and three on the right, which can provide compressive deformation. The V-shaped structure in the vertical direction is to limit the height to the maximum, which facilitates the tensile deformation with the maximum stroke. At the same time, it can prevent the edges from falling off during tensile deformation, allowing the waterproof silicone button component (6) to be tightly installed inside the window (10) without gaps, avoiding water vapor or liquid seepage. Furthermore, through design and research, the waterproof silicone part (6) for the button, with a thickness of 0.3 mm and a hardness of 30 degrees, can minimize the impact of the material's own elasticity on the movement of the sliding switch, and at the same time achieve more than 5,000 reciprocating switching movements without deformation or damage.
[0031] The side sliding switch (2) is formed with a toggle protrusion and anti-slip texture to enhance the user experience and practicality.
[0032] The silicone pressure plate (3) is also set in the window (10) by interference fit based on the elastic deformation characteristics.
[0033] This utility model can be divided into internal waterproofing and external waterproofing to achieve the research and development purpose. The external waterproofing is that the silicone pressure plate (3) and the button waterproof silicone part (6) are tightly attached to each other with the cooperation of the locking screw (4), and both are interference fit assembly in the window (10). In addition, the sliding groove hole (30) on the silicone pressure plate (3) is opened in a position that is biased towards the center and has a certain height, so it can be used for external waterproofing to prevent liquid or water vapor from seeping in here. The internal waterproofing is based on the connection between the switch bracket (5) and the side sliding switch (2). The side sliding switch (2) and the linkage hole (60) of the button waterproof silicone part (6) are fitted with an interference fit, which can be regarded as the first layer of internal waterproofing design. The side sliding switch (2) passing through the linkage hole (60) is also inserted into the screw hole (50) of the switch bracket (5) and connected with a tightening screw (4). This can be regarded as the second layer of internal waterproofing design. With this design, even if liquid or water vapor enters between the silicone pressure plate (3) and the button waterproof silicone part (6) through the sliding groove hole (30), it is difficult to seep out at the linkage hole (60) which is an interference fit. Even if it can seep out at the linkage hole (60), the linkage hole (60) is still tightly attached to and fitted with the switch bracket (5), and the switch bracket (5) is screwed with a locking screw (4) for pressure reinforcement, which is the final waterproofing. Therefore, this utility model can achieve a waterproofing effect at the switch.
[0034] This utility model provides a waterproof mechanism for a side-sliding switch applied to a laser level. This structure enables the side-sliding switch (2) to work smoothly in left and right movements while also being waterproof, and does not affect the feel and function of the button when sliding.
[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", 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 utility model 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 utility model.
[0036] 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 utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0037] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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, an electrical connection, or a communication 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "a solution," "some solutions," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that solution or example is included in at least one solution or example of this invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same solution or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more solutions or examples.
Claims
1. A waterproof mechanism for a side-sliding switch of a laser level, comprising a base (1), a side-sliding switch (2), a silicone pressure plate (3), and a switch bracket (5), characterized in that: The base (1) has a window (10) for the side sliding switch (2) and the switch bracket (5) to move together internally and externally. The switch bracket (5) is fitted inside the base (1) and located behind the window (10). A silicone pressure plate (3) and a waterproof silicone button component (6) are provided between the side sliding switch (2) and the switch bracket (5). The outer edge of the window (10) is formed with a positioning protrusion (9) and a screw hole, wherein the positioning protrusion (9) is for the waterproof silicone part (6) of the button to be embedded and fixed; The silicone pressure plate (3) is connected to the waterproof silicone button (6) that is clipped on the window (10) by the locking screw (4). The silicone pressure plate (3) and the waterproof silicone button (6) are also reinforced by the locking screw (4) and installed at the window (10). The side sliding switch (2) is integrally formed with a locking guide post (20), and the silicone pressure plate (3) has a sliding groove hole (30). The waterproof silicone button part (6) is designed with a linkage hole (60) to align with the locking guide post (20). After the locking guide post (20) of the side sliding switch (2) passes through the sliding groove hole (30), it is fitted into the linkage hole (60) and extends into the switch bracket (5) to be locked and assembled with it.
2. The waterproof mechanism for a side sliding switch of a laser level according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof silicone button (6) has an auxiliary mounting groove (61) designed at the molding position of the positioning protrusion (9). The waterproof silicone button (6) is fixed by the cooperation of the positioning protrusion (9) and the auxiliary mounting groove (61).
3. The waterproof mechanism for the side sliding switch of a laser level according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the sliding slot (30) is greater than the maximum diameter of the locking guide post (20).
4. The waterproof mechanism for a side sliding switch of a laser level according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking guide post (20), the linkage hole (60) of the button waterproof silicone part (6), and the switch bracket (5) are all assembled by interference fit.
5. The waterproof mechanism for a side sliding switch of a laser level according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch bracket (5) is also formed with a screw hole (50), which is in the same axial direction as the linkage hole (60).
6. The waterproof mechanism for a side sliding switch of a laser level according to claim 5, characterized in that, The switch bracket (5) is also reinforced by a threaded connection between a locking screw (4) and a locking guide post (20) inserted into its screw hole (50).
7. The waterproof mechanism for a side sliding switch of a laser level according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side sliding switch (2) is formed with a toggle protrusion and anti-slip texture.
8. The waterproof mechanism for a side sliding switch of a laser level according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof silicone button (6) is made of flexible silicone material and has a bidirectional wave-shaped structure design. That is, different numbers of V-shaped structures are formed in both the vertical and horizontal directions. The first flexible surface (62), the second flexible surface (63) and the third flexible surface (64) are horizontal upward V-shaped structures, while the fourth flexible surface (65) and the fifth flexible surface (66) form vertical V-shaped structures.
9. The waterproof mechanism for a side sliding switch of a laser level according to claim 1, characterized in that, The silicone pressure plate (3) is also set in the window (10) by interference fit based on the elastic deformation characteristics.