Low cost metallic IML panel

Abstract

This utility model discloses a low-cost, metallic-textured IML panel, relating to the field of panel technology. It includes a panel body and a metal plate. The panel body is made of plastic, with at least one dovetail-shaped groove recessed on one side and multiple clips for mounting to external devices protruding on the other side. The metal plate is thinner than the panel body. A dovetail-shaped protrusion, adapted to the dovetail groove, protrudes from the side of the metal plate facing the panel body. A first magnet is embedded in the top surface of the dovetail protrusion, and a second magnet, magnetically attracted to the first magnet, is embedded in the bottom wall of the dovetail groove. This utility model, by providing a detachable panel body and metal plate, significantly reduces the weight of the combined panel, and the metal plate can be replaced separately, significantly reducing replacement costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of panel technology, and in particular to a low-cost, metallic-textured IML panel. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of industries such as smart home, bathroom, and home appliances, the market demand for high-quality appearance panel products is growing, especially those panels that can present a real metallic texture. Aluminum alloy panels, with their superior texture and high-end appearance, are gradually becoming the mainstream choice for these products.

[0003] However, while pure aluminum alloy panels offer excellent aesthetics, their weight often makes them cumbersome during use, increasing the difficulty of installation and operation. For example, in the smart bathroom sector, large-size touch panels, due to the excessive weight of the aluminum alloy substrate, pose a risk of loosening and falling, requiring additional reinforcement and increasing overall costs. Furthermore, the replacement cost for existing panels when damaged or scratched is also quite high. Because the surface treatment (such as anodizing or brushing) of pure metal panels is an integrated structure with the substrate, localized damage necessitates replacement of the entire panel, with single maintenance costs reaching 40%-70% of the product's selling price. Moreover, the integrated structure of existing metal panels prevents personalized replacement of the decorative layer (outer surface), making it difficult to meet users' customization needs.

[0004] In view of this, the inventor conducted in-depth research on the above-mentioned problems, which led to the creation of this case. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a low-cost metallic-textured IML panel, aiming to solve the problems of existing metal panels being heavy, costly to replace, and unable to meet customization needs.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A low-cost metallic-textured IML panel includes a panel body and a metal plate. The panel body is made of plastic. One side of the panel body has at least one dovetail-shaped groove, and the other side has multiple clips for mounting to external devices. The thickness of the metal plate is less than that of the panel body. The side of the metal plate facing the panel body has a dovetail-shaped protrusion that matches the dovetail-shaped groove. A first magnet is embedded in the top surface of the dovetail-shaped protrusion, and a second magnet that magnetically engages with the first magnet is embedded in the bottom wall of the dovetail-shaped groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the thickness of the aforementioned metal plate is between 0.1 mm and 0.5 mm.

[0009] Furthermore, the panel body and the metal plate are concentric planar in shape, and their outer contours are circular, rectangular or polygonal.

[0010] Furthermore, the aforementioned fastener is integrally injection molded with the aforementioned panel body, and the fastener includes a vertically arranged vertical part and a hook part disposed at the end of the vertical part and bent outwards towards the panel body.

[0011] Furthermore, the dovetail-shaped groove extends from one side of the panel body to the opposite side, and the length of the dovetail-shaped protrusion is the same as the length of the dovetail-shaped groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the top surface of the dovetail-shaped protrusion is recessed with a mounting groove arranged along its length, and the first magnet is disposed in the mounting groove; the bottom wall of the dovetail-shaped groove is recessed with a receiving groove arranged along its length, and the second magnet is disposed in the receiving groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the two side walls of the dovetail-shaped groove are provided with elastic limiting protrusions, and the two sides of the dovetail-shaped protrusion are provided with limiting grooves. When the dovetail-shaped protrusion slides into the end of the dovetail-shaped groove, the elastic limiting protrusions are engaged in the limiting grooves.

[0014] As can be seen from the above description of the structure of this utility model, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0015] Firstly, this utility model effectively reduces the weight of the panel by combining a plastic panel body with a metal plate. By setting up mutually cooperating dovetail grooves and dovetail protrusions as well as a magnetic adsorption structure, it not only improves the convenience of assembling and disassembling the metal plate and the panel body, but also greatly enhances the connection stability and shock resistance between the panel body and the metal plate, avoiding the risk of loosening and falling during use. Furthermore, since the metal plate and the panel body are detachable structures, they can be replaced separately when the surface of the metal plate is damaged, which not only saves replacement costs, but also meets the user's personalized customization needs.

[0016] Secondly, this utility model provides elastic limiting protrusions on both sides of the dovetail-shaped groove and limiting grooves on both sides of the dovetail-shaped protrusion. When the dovetail-shaped protrusion slides into the end of the dovetail-shaped groove, the elastic limiting protrusions are engaged in the limiting grooves. In this way, when the first magnet and the second magnet fail, the metal plate can still be firmly fixed to the panel body through the cooperation of the elastic limiting protrusions and the limiting grooves, avoiding the situation where the metal plate falls off the panel body and improving the stability of the panel body and the metal plate after they are combined. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the panel body of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the panel body of this utility model after the second magnet has been removed.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the metal plate of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the metal plate of this utility model after the first magnet is removed.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic limiting protrusion and limiting groove of this utility model.

[0023] Reference numerals: 10-Panel body; 11-Dovetail groove; 12-Snap fastener; 121-Vertical part; 122-Hook part; 13-Accommodation groove; 14-Second magnet; 15-Elastic limiting protrusion; 20-Metal plate; 21-Dovetail protrusion; 22-Mounting groove; 23-First magnet; 24-Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.

[0025] Reference Figures 1 to 5 A low-cost metallic-textured IML panel includes a panel body 10 and a metal plate 20. The panel body 10 and the metal plate 20 are concentric planar shapes, and their outer contours are circular, rectangular, or polygonal. In this embodiment, the panel body 10 and the metal plate 20 are concentrically arranged circles. The panel body 10 is made of plastic. One side of the panel body 10 has at least one through-type dovetail-shaped groove 11, and the other side has a plurality of fasteners 12 for mounting to external devices. The fasteners 12 are integrally injection molded with the panel body 10. In this embodiment, the fasteners 12 include... The vertical part 121 is vertically arranged and the hook part 122 is provided at the end of the vertical part 121 and bends outward towards the panel body 10. The thickness of the metal plate 20 is between 0.1 mm and 0.5 mm, which is less than the thickness of the panel body 10. The side of the metal plate 20 facing the panel body 10 is provided with a dovetail-shaped protrusion 21 that is adapted to the dovetail-shaped groove 11. The top surface of the dovetail-shaped protrusion 21 is embedded with a first magnet 23, and the bottom wall of the dovetail-shaped groove 11 is embedded with a second magnet 14 that magnetically attracts the first magnet 23. In this embodiment, the first magnet 23 and the second magnet 14 are both permanent magnets.

[0026] In application, the design of combining the plastic panel body 10 and the metal plate 20 can significantly reduce the weight of the panel. Furthermore, the dovetail grooves 11 and dovetail protrusions 21 provided on the panel body 10 and the metal plate 20 allow for easy assembly and disassembly of the metal plate 20 from the panel body 10. At the same time, by providing a first magnet 23 and a second magnet 14 that magnetically engage with each other on the dovetail protrusions 21 and the dovetail grooves 11, the stability of the metal plate 20 after being combined with the panel body 10 can be further enhanced, preventing the metal plate 20 from loosening or falling off due to external forces.

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The dovetail-shaped groove 11 extends from one side of the panel body 10 to the opposite side. The length of the dovetail-shaped protrusion 21 is the same as the length of the dovetail-shaped groove 11. The top surface of the dovetail-shaped protrusion 21 is recessed with a mounting groove 22 arranged along its length direction. The mounting groove 22 is provided with a first magnet 23. The bottom wall of the dovetail-shaped groove 11 is recessed with a receiving groove 13 arranged along its length direction. The receiving groove 13 is provided with a second magnet 14. Through the magnetic attraction of the first magnet 23 and the second magnet 14, the stability and vibration resistance of the connection between the panel body 10 and the metal plate 20 are enhanced, and the metal plate 20 is prevented from becoming loose due to vibration or external force during use.

[0028] Reference Figures 1 to 6 The dovetail-shaped groove 11 has elastic limiting protrusions 15 on both sides, and the dovetail-shaped protrusion 21 has limiting grooves 24 on both sides. When the dovetail-shaped protrusion 21 slides into the end of the dovetail-shaped groove 11, the elastic limiting protrusions 15 are engaged in the limiting grooves 24. With this setting, when the first magnet 23 and the second magnet 14 fail, the metal plate 20 can still be firmly fixed on the panel body 10 through the cooperation of the elastic limiting protrusions 15 and the limiting grooves 24, avoiding the situation where the metal plate 20 falls off the panel body 10, and improving the stability of the panel body 10 and the metal plate 20 after they are combined.

[0029] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the design concept of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any non-substantial modifications made to this utility model using this concept shall be considered as an infringement of the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A low-cost, metallic-textured IML panel, characterized in that: The device includes a panel body and a metal plate. The panel body is made of plastic. One side of the panel body has at least one dovetail-shaped groove, and the other side has multiple clips for mounting to external devices. The metal plate is thinner than the panel body. The side of the metal plate facing the panel body has a dovetail-shaped protrusion that matches the dovetail groove. The top surface of the dovetail protrusion is embedded with a first magnet, and the bottom wall of the dovetail groove is embedded with a second magnet that magnetically engages with the first magnet.

2. The low-cost metallic-textured IML panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the metal plate is between 0.1 mm and 0.5 mm.

3. The low-cost metallic-textured IML panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The panel body and the metal plate are concentric planar shapes, and their outer contours are circular, rectangular or polygonal.

4. The low-cost metallic-textured IML panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fastener is integrally injection molded with the panel body. The fastener includes a vertically arranged vertical part and a hook part located at the end of the vertical part and bending outward toward the panel body.

5. The low-cost metallic-textured IML panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The dovetail-shaped groove extends from one side of the panel body to the opposite side, and the length of the dovetail-shaped protrusion is the same as the length of the dovetail-shaped groove.

6. The low-cost metallic-textured IML panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top surface of the dovetail-shaped protrusion is recessed with a mounting groove arranged along its length, and the first magnet is disposed in the mounting groove; the bottom wall of the dovetail-shaped groove is recessed with a receiving groove arranged along its length, and the second magnet is disposed in the receiving groove.

7. The low-cost metallic-textured IML panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two side walls of the dovetail-shaped groove are provided with elastic limiting protrusions, and the two sides of the dovetail-shaped protrusion are provided with limiting grooves. When the dovetail-shaped protrusion slides into the end of the dovetail-shaped groove, the elastic limiting protrusions are engaged in the limiting grooves.

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