Outdoor sensor and waterproof battery cover assembly thereof

Abstract

The application discloses an outdoor sensor and a waterproof battery cover assembly thereof, which comprises a shell, a knob part, a knob support and a first waterproof ring. The shell comprises a containing cavity and a shell cover plate. The shell cover plate comprises a first knob through hole and a support fence plate which are in communication with the containing cavity. The support fence plate forms a second knob through hole which is in communication with the first knob through hole. The knob part is rotationally arranged on the shell and comprises a main body part, a handle part and a first connecting part which is arranged on the main body part and at least partially located in the second knob through hole. The knob support is at least partially arranged in the containing cavity and comprises a second connecting part which is connected with the first connecting part through the first knob through hole and a blocking part which is arranged around the second connecting part and oppositely arranged with the shell cover plate. The first waterproof ring is arranged between the main body part and the support fence plate. In this way, the waterproof effect of the outdoor sensor and the waterproof battery cover assembly thereof can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of outdoor sensors, and more particularly to an outdoor sensor and its waterproof battery cover assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of outdoor sensing or control electronic devices, such as outdoor water valve timers or soil detectors, since stable line power supply is not possible, they are generally powered by removable batteries. However, due to the high temperature and rainy weather that are common in their working environment, moisture can easily enter the battery compartment through the gaps in the battery cover and casing, causing damage to the battery and electrode plates. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application proposes an outdoor sensor and its waterproof battery cover assembly.

[0004] To address the above problems, this application proposes a waterproof battery cover assembly, the waterproof battery cover assembly comprising:

[0005] The housing assembly includes a first housing, the first housing including a battery compartment, the battery compartment including a bottom wall and a first annular wall and a second annular wall disposed on the bottom wall, the second annular wall being disposed outside the first annular wall, the first annular wall and the bottom wall forming a battery mounting groove for assembling a battery, the first annular wall and the second annular wall forming an annular water-retaining groove, and the battery compartment further including a first latching portion located on the second annular wall away from the first annular wall;

[0006] A battery cover includes a cover body, a second fastening portion connected to the side of the cover body, and an annular extension portion connected to one end of the cover body.

[0007] The battery cover is detachably assembled onto the first housing through the fastening engagement of the second fastening part and the first fastening part, so that the cover body covers the battery assembly groove and the annular extension is embedded in the annular water-blocking groove.

[0008] The waterproof battery cover assembly further includes an annular waterproof portion, the two sides of which abut against the annular extension and the annular water-blocking groove, respectively.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the annular waterproof portion is sleeved on the annular extension portion;

[0010] The annular extension abuts against the inner side of the annular waterproof portion, and the second annular wall abuts against the outer side of the annular waterproof portion.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a first fixing ring groove is provided on the annular extension portion, and the annular waterproof portion is located within the first fixing ring groove.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the annular waterproof portion is inserted into the annular extension portion;

[0013] The annular extension abuts against the outer side of the annular waterproof portion, and the first annular wall abuts against the inner side of the annular waterproof portion.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a second fixing ring groove is provided on the outer side of the first annular wall, and the annular waterproof part is located in the second fixing ring groove.

[0015] The annular extension abuts against the inner side of the annular waterproof portion, and the second annular wall abuts against the outer side of the annular waterproof portion.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first fastening part includes two receiving grooves located on both sides of the battery assembly groove and a fastening groove connecting the receiving grooves.

[0017] The second fastening part includes elastic handles located on both sides of the cover body and fastening members connected to the elastic handles;

[0018] The receiving groove is used to receive the elastic handle, and the fastening groove is used to engage with the fastening component.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the fastening grooves are respectively provided on both sides of each receiving groove;

[0020] Each elastic handle has a fastening element on both sides.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the waterproof battery cover assembly further includes a second housing, wherein the first housing and the second housing together form a receiving cavity;

[0022] The bottom wall of the compartment includes vent holes that communicate with the receiving cavity and the battery assembly slot;

[0023] The waterproof battery cover assembly also includes a breathable membrane disposed on the vent holes.

[0024] To address the aforementioned problems, this application proposes an outdoor sensor, characterized in that the outdoor sensor includes the waterproof battery cover assembly described in any one of the above-mentioned embodiments;

[0025] The outdoor sensor is either a water valve timer or a soil detector.

[0026] The outdoor sensor and its waterproof battery cover assembly proposed in this application are provided with a battery compartment including a first latching part on a first housing. The battery compartment includes a bottom wall and a first annular wall and a second annular wall disposed on the bottom wall, so that the bottom wall and the first annular wall form a battery mounting groove. The first annular wall and the second annular wall form an annular water-retaining groove surrounding the battery mounting groove. An annular extension is provided at one end of the cover body of the battery cover, and a second latching part is provided on the side of the cover body. The battery cover can be detachably mounted on the first housing through the latching cooperation of the second latching part and the first latching part, and the annular extension is embedded in the annular water-retaining groove, further providing an annular waterproof part, such that the two sides of the annular waterproof part abut against the annular extension and the annular water-retaining groove, respectively. On the one hand, it enables the battery cover to be detachably assembled; on the other hand, it integrates with the annular extension and the annular water-blocking groove, and sets an annular waterproof part between the annular extension and the annular water-blocking groove. This ensures that the external environment is blocked not only by the annular extension and the annular water-blocking groove, but also by the annular waterproof part, thus effectively preventing moisture from entering the battery assembly compartment. This greatly improves the waterproof performance of the waterproof battery cover assembly and its service life outdoors. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outdoor sensor proposed in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the housing assembly of the waterproof battery cover component in the outdoor sensor shown.

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Another angle view of the housing assembly shown;

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the waterproof battery cover assembly in the outdoor sensor.

[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows another angle of the battery cover assembly.

[0033] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the outdoor sensor shown.

[0034] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of local region A. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0037] It should also be further understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0038] like Figure 1-7 As shown, this application provides a waterproof battery cover assembly 10, which includes a housing assembly 100 and a battery cover plate 200, and the housing assembly 100 and the battery cover plate 200 are detachably connected. The housing assembly 100 includes a first housing 110, which includes a battery compartment 120. The battery compartment 120 includes a bottom wall 121 and a first annular wall 122 and a second annular wall 123 disposed on the bottom wall 121.

[0039] Optionally, the second annular wall 123 is disposed outside the first annular wall 122, and the first annular wall 122 and the bottom wall 121 form a battery assembly groove 124 for assembling the battery. Optionally, a battery positive electrode 1241 and a battery negative electrode 1242 are disposed in the battery assembly groove 124, and the battery can be assembled between the battery positive electrode 1241 and the battery negative electrode 1242.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, the first annular wall 122 and the second annular wall 123 can form an annular water-retaining groove 125, which is arranged around the battery assembly groove 124. Optionally, the battery compartment 120 also includes a first latching portion 126 located on the second annular wall 123 away from the first annular wall 122.

[0041] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the battery cover 200 includes a cover body 210, a second fastening part 220, and an annular extension part 230, wherein the second fastening part 220 is connected to the side of the cover body 210, and the annular extension part 230 is connected to one end of the cover body 210.

[0042] Optionally, the battery cover 200 can be detachably mounted to the first housing 110 through the snap-fit ​​engagement of the second snap-fit ​​portion 220 and the first snap-fit ​​portion 126, thereby allowing the cover body 210 to cover the battery mounting groove 124 and the annular extension portion 230 to be embedded in the annular water-retaining groove 125. That is, the battery cover 200 and the first housing 110 can be detachably mounted by the snap-fit ​​engagement of the second snap-fit ​​portion 220 and the first snap-fit ​​portion 126.

[0043] Optionally, when the battery cover 200 is assembled on the first housing 110, its cover body 210 covers the battery assembly groove 124, on the one hand preventing the battery in the battery assembly groove 124 from falling off, and on the other hand protecting some external debris from entering the battery assembly groove 124; and at the same time, the annular extension 230 can be embedded in the annular water-blocking groove 125.

[0044] like Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the waterproof battery cover assembly 10 also includes an annular waterproof portion 300, with its two sides abutting against the annular extension portion 230 and the annular water-retaining groove 125, respectively. Specifically, the annular waterproof portion 300 is located between the annular extension portion 230 and the annular water-retaining groove 125, such that one side of the inner and outer sides of the annular waterproof portion 300 abuts against the annular extension portion 230, and the other side abuts against the annular water-retaining groove 125, thereby preventing external moisture from entering the battery assembly slot 124, thus effectively protecting the battery, electrode plates, etc. in the battery assembly slot 124.

[0045] Optionally, the annular waterproof part 300 can be a waterproof rubber ring, and the two sides of the annular waterproof part 300 are squeezed and deformed by the annular extension 230 and the annular water-blocking groove 125 respectively, so as to achieve a better waterproof effect.

[0046] The waterproof battery cover assembly 10 provided in the above embodiment includes a battery compartment 120 with a first latching portion 126 provided on a first housing 110. The battery compartment 120 includes a bottom wall 121 and a first annular wall 122 and a second annular wall 123 disposed on the bottom wall 121, such that the bottom wall 121 and the first annular wall 122 form a battery mounting groove 124, and the first annular wall 122 and the second annular wall 123 form an annular water-retaining groove 125 surrounding the battery mounting groove 124. One end of the cover body 210 of the cover plate 200 is provided with an annular extension 230, and the side of the cover body 210 is provided with a second fastening part 220, so that the battery cover plate 200 can be detachably mounted on the first housing 110 through the fastening cooperation of the second fastening part 220 and the first fastening part 126, and the annular extension 230 is embedded in the annular water-blocking groove 125, further providing an annular waterproof part 300, so that the two sides of the annular waterproof part 300 abut against the annular extension 230 and the annular water-blocking groove 125 respectively. On the one hand, the battery cover 200 can be detachably assembled; on the other hand, the annular extension 230 is embedded in the annular water-blocking groove 125, and an annular waterproof part 300 is set between the annular extension 230 and the annular water-blocking groove 125. This ensures that the external environment is blocked not only by the annular extension 230 and the annular water-blocking groove 125, but also by the annular waterproof part 300. This effectively prevents moisture from entering the battery assembly groove 124, greatly improving the waterproof performance of the waterproof battery cover assembly 10 and its service life outdoors.

[0047] Optionally, the annular waterproof portion 300 can be provided on the annular extension portion 230, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the annular waterproof portion 300 can be fitted onto the annular extension portion 230. When the battery cover plate 200 is assembled onto the first housing 110, the annular extension portion 230 presses against the inner side of the annular waterproof portion 300, and the second annular wall 123 presses against the outer side of the annular waterproof portion 300.

[0048] Optionally, by fitting the annular waterproof part 300 onto the annular extension part 230, the installation difficulty of the annular waterproof part 300 can be reduced, and water vapor will be blocked when entering between the second annular wall 123 and the annular extension part 230, thereby improving its waterproof performance.

[0049] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, a first fixing annular groove 231 is provided on the annular extension 230, and the annular waterproof part 300 is partially located within the first fixing annular groove 231. Optionally, the annular waterproof part 300 may partially protrude from the first fixing annular groove 231, so that it can abut against the second annular wall 123. By providing the first fixing annular groove 231, the annular waterproof part 300 can be more securely fitted onto the annular extension 230.

[0050] In an optional embodiment, the annular waterproof portion 300 passes through the annular extension 230, which is an annular structure that encloses a groove, and the annular waterproof portion 300 can be located within the groove. When the battery cover 200 is assembled onto the first housing 110, the annular extension 230 abuts against the outer side of the annular waterproof portion 300, and the first annular wall 122 abuts against the inner side of the annular waterproof portion 300.

[0051] In the above embodiments, by connecting the annular waterproof part 300 to the annular extension part 230, the annular waterproof part 300 does not need to be processed independently each time it is disassembled or assembled. During assembly, the annular extension part 230 can drive the annular waterproof part 300 to be embedded in the annular water-blocking groove 125, and be pressed by the annular extension part 230 and the first annular wall 122 / second annular wall 123 to deform and waterproof.

[0052] In an optional embodiment, a second fixing annular groove (not shown) is provided on the outer side of the first annular wall 122. The annular waterproof part 300 is partially located in the second fixing annular groove, that is, the annular waterproof part 300 is sleeved on the first annular wall 122 and partially protrudes from the second fixing annular groove. When the battery cover 200 is assembled on the first housing 110, the annular extension 230 abuts against the inner side of the annular waterproof part 300, and the second annular wall 123 abuts against the outer side of the annular waterproof part 300.

[0053] In the above embodiments, by connecting the annular waterproof part 300 to the first annular wall 122, the annular waterproof part 300 does not need to be processed independently each time it is disassembled or assembled. As long as the annular extension 230 is embedded in the annular water-blocking groove 125 during assembly, it can cooperate with the first annular wall 122 to press against the annular waterproof part 300 to deform and waterproof.

[0054] like Figure 3 As shown, the first fastening part 126 includes two receiving grooves 1261 located on both sides of the battery assembly groove 124 and a fastening groove 1262 connecting the receiving grooves 1261. The second fastening part 220 includes elastic handles 221 located on both sides of the cover body 210 and fastening members 222 connected to the elastic handles 221.

[0055] The receiving groove 1261 is used to receive the elastic buckle 221, and the fastening groove 1262 is used to engage with the fastening member 222.

[0056] In optional scenarios, during assembly, the elastic handle 221 can be squeezed to make the fastener 222 align with the fastener groove 1262. After releasing the handle, the fastener 222 is engaged with the fastener groove 1262 under the elastic restoring force of the elastic handle 221, and the elastic handle 221 is accommodated in the receiving groove 1261.

[0057] Optionally, the first latching part 126 also includes a clearance groove 1263 located on the side of the receiving groove 1261 away from the battery assembly groove 124, so that when disassembling, the user can squeeze the elastic handle 221 through the clearance groove 1263 to disengage the latching member 222 from the latching groove 1262, so that the battery cover 200 can be removed from the first housing 110.

[0058] Optionally, there can be four locking slots 1262, and four locking members 222 correspondingly. Each receiving slot 1261 has one locking slot 1262 on each side, and each elastic handle 221 has one locking member 222 on each side. This can improve the stability of the locking mechanism.

[0059] like Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the waterproof battery cover assembly 10 also includes a second housing 150, and the first housing 110 and the second housing 150 together form a receiving cavity 160.

[0060] The bottom wall 121 includes a vent 1211 that communicates with the receiving cavity 160 and the battery assembly slot 124. The waterproof battery cover assembly 10 also includes a breathable membrane (not shown), which is disposed on the vent 1211 and can be breathable.

[0061] Optionally, by providing a vent 1211 connecting the receiving cavity 160 and the battery assembly slot 124 in the bottom wall 121 of the compartment, and providing a vent membrane on the vent 1211, the gas in the battery assembly slot 124 can enter the receiving cavity through the vent membrane when assembling the battery cover 200 or in a high-temperature environment, without compressing the annular waterproof part 300 and affecting the waterproof effect, so that the annular waterproof part 300 can always be tightly pressed against the annular extension 230 and the annular water-blocking groove 125.

[0062] Optionally, this application also provides an outdoor sensor 20, which includes the waterproof battery cover assembly 10 described in any of the above embodiments.

[0063] In an alternative embodiment, the outdoor sensor 20 is a water valve timer or a soil detector.

[0064] In an optional embodiment, the outdoor sensor also includes a PCB board and a solenoid valve disposed within the receiving cavity, etc., which are not limited here.

[0065] In summary, this application provides an outdoor sensor 20 and its waterproof battery cover assembly 10. A battery compartment 120, including a first latching portion 126, is provided on a first housing 110. The battery compartment 120 includes a bottom wall 121 and a first annular wall 122 and a second annular wall 123 disposed on the bottom wall 121. The bottom wall 121 and the first annular wall 122 form a battery mounting groove 124, while the first annular wall 122 and the second annular wall 123 form an annular water-retaining groove 12 surrounding the battery mounting groove 124. 5. By providing an annular extension 230 at one end of the cover body 210 of the battery cover 200 and a second fastening part 220 on the side of the cover body 210, the battery cover 200 can be detachably mounted on the first housing 110 through the fastening engagement of the second fastening part 220 and the first fastening part 126, and the annular extension 230 is embedded in the annular water-blocking groove 125, further providing an annular waterproof part 300, so that the two sides of the annular waterproof part 300 abut against the annular extension 230 and the annular water-blocking groove 125 respectively. On the one hand, the battery cover 200 can be detachably assembled; on the other hand, the annular extension 230 is embedded in the annular water-blocking groove 125, and an annular waterproof part 300 is set between the annular extension 230 and the annular water-blocking groove 125. This ensures that the external environment is blocked not only by the annular extension 230 and the annular water-blocking groove 125, but also by the annular waterproof part 300. This effectively prevents moisture from entering the battery assembly groove 124, greatly improving the waterproof performance of the waterproof battery cover assembly 10 and the entire outdoor sensor, as well as its outdoor service life.

[0066] Without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of the different embodiments or examples.

[0067] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A waterproof battery cover assembly, characterized in that, The waterproof battery cover assembly includes: The housing assembly includes a first housing, the first housing including a battery compartment, the battery compartment including a bottom wall and a first annular wall and a second annular wall disposed on the bottom wall, the second annular wall being disposed outside the first annular wall, the first annular wall and the bottom wall forming a battery mounting groove for assembling a battery, the first annular wall and the second annular wall forming an annular water-retaining groove, and the battery compartment further including a first latching portion located on the second annular wall away from the first annular wall; A battery cover includes a cover body, a second fastening portion connected to the side of the cover body, and an annular extension portion connected to one end of the cover body. The battery cover is detachably assembled onto the first housing through the fastening engagement of the second fastening part and the first fastening part, so that the cover body covers the battery assembly groove and the annular extension is embedded in the annular water-blocking groove. The waterproof battery cover assembly further includes an annular waterproof portion, the two sides of which abut against the annular extension and the annular water-blocking groove, respectively.

2. The waterproof battery cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The annular waterproof portion is fitted onto the annular extension portion; The annular extension abuts against the inner side of the annular waterproof portion, and the second annular wall abuts against the outer side of the annular waterproof portion.

3. The waterproof battery cover assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The annular extension is provided with a first fixing groove, and the annular waterproof part is located within the first fixing groove.

4. The waterproof battery cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The annular waterproof portion passes through the annular extension portion; The annular extension abuts against the outer side of the annular waterproof portion, and the first annular wall abuts against the inner side of the annular waterproof portion.

5. The waterproof battery cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second fixing ring groove is provided on the outer side of the first annular wall, and the annular waterproof part is located in the second fixing ring groove; The annular extension abuts against the inner side of the annular waterproof portion, and the second annular wall abuts against the outer side of the annular waterproof portion.

6. The waterproof battery cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first fastening part includes two receiving grooves located on both sides of the battery assembly groove and a fastening groove connecting the receiving grooves; The second fastening part includes elastic handles located on both sides of the cover body and fastening members connected to the elastic handles; The receiving groove is used to receive the elastic handle, and the fastening groove is used to engage with the fastening component.

7. The waterproof battery cover assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each receiving slot is provided with a locking groove on both sides; Each elastic handle has a fastening element on both sides.

8. The waterproof battery cover assembly according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The waterproof battery cover assembly also includes a second housing, wherein the first housing and the second housing together form a receiving cavity; The bottom wall of the compartment includes vent holes that communicate with the receiving cavity and the battery assembly slot; The waterproof battery cover assembly also includes a breathable membrane disposed on the vent holes.

9. An outdoor sensor, characterized in that, The outdoor sensor includes the waterproof battery cover assembly as described in any one of claims 1-8; The outdoor sensor is either a water valve timer or a soil detector.

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