Waterproof external patch ice making control module

Abstract

The utility model relates to ice making device accessory technical field discloses a waterproof external patch ice making control module, and this control module includes external patch, component board, circuit shell and bottom shell, the component board surface is provided with button module, the circuit shell is installed component board outside, the circuit shell surface designs the contact, the number and the position of contact all with button module correspond, the outer surface of contact has the movement degree of freedom that presses the button module direction in the direction, the outer surface of circuit shell is provided with external patch, the external patch is set up with the hollow structure at the corresponding place of contact position, is provided with the button glue cap of making by elastic material inside, button glue cap and external patch junction seal, this equipment has solved the problem that control module is difficult to avoid condensate water and motor direct contact completely in the prior art or uses coating but coating is easy to fall off.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ice-making device accessories, specifically a waterproof external patch ice-making control module. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards and the rapid development of the catering industry, especially in the freshly made beverage industry, the demand for ice is increasing day by day. As an indispensable piece of equipment in the beverage industry, ice makers have also seen continuous improvements in performance and technology. In the ice-making process of traditional ice makers, condensation water easily accumulates on components such as the evaporator and ice blades. If this condensation water is not handled properly, it may drip onto critical components such as the motor, causing the motor to rust, shorten its service life, or even cause safety hazards such as electrical leakage.

[0003] During operation, ice makers are prone to condensation buildup on their surfaces or exposure to external water sources, which can damage internal electronic components and affect normal operation. Furthermore, current waterproof technology tightly seals the internal components of the control module, preventing heat from dissipating during operation and creating safety hazards. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (I) Technical problem to be solved: In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a waterproof external patch ice-making control module. It has the advantages of improving the waterproof performance of the control module by directly attaching the patch to the surface of the control module, making the structure more compact and easier to install. At the same time, a heat dissipation layer is formed between the back shell and the circuit component board, which simultaneously improves the waterproof and heat dissipation capabilities. This solves the problem in the prior art that the control module cannot completely avoid direct contact between condensate and the motor, and that the internal components are difficult to dissipate heat.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution: To achieve the above-mentioned goals of improving the waterproof and heat dissipation performance of the control module, making the structure more compact, and facilitating installation, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A multi-waterproof external patch ice-making control module, wherein the surface of the device on which the control module is installed has an installation groove, and the control module is embedded and snapped into the device through the installation groove. The control module includes an external patch, a component board, a circuit shell, and a bottom shell. A button module is provided on the surface of the component board, and the circuit shell is installed outside the component board. The surface of the circuit shell is designed with contacts, the number and position of which correspond to the button module. The outer surface of the contacts has a degree of freedom of movement to be pressed towards the button module. An external patch is provided on the outer surface of the circuit shell, and the external patch has a hollow structure at the position corresponding to the contact. A button cap made of elastic material is provided inside the external patch, and the connection between the button cap and the external patch is sealed.

[0006] Preferably, the component board has a screen on its surface, the button module is connected to the screen circuit and is connected to the internal power supply via wires; the circuit shell and the outer patch are both provided with a cutout structure at the corresponding positions on the screen.

[0007] Preferably, the outer patch has a transparent structure installed within the hollowed-out structure, and the transparent structure is sealed to the outer patch.

[0008] Preferably, a waterproof ring is provided at the junction of the circuit housing and the component board. The waterproof ring is made of rubber and fits tightly against the inner wall of the circuit housing.

[0009] Preferably, the circuit housing has threaded holes at both the upper and lower ends, and the circuit housing is fixedly connected to the bottom shell through the threaded holes.

[0010] Preferably, the outer patch is made of a waterproof, soft material such as silicone or plastic.

[0011] Preferably, a support member is provided inside the bottom shell, and the support member and the bottom shell are integrally formed; the support member is located on the inner rear surface and the inner lower surface of the bottom shell.

[0012] (III) Beneficial Effects: Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a waterproof external patch ice-making control module, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. This waterproof external patch ice-making control module improves the overall waterproofness of the control module by attaching a waterproof and flexible external patch to the outer surface of the circuit housing. Compared with the existing technology where the hollowed-out parts are prone to water penetration into the component board, the external patch of this module adopts an integrated design. The external patch is tightly attached to the circuit housing, completely covering the original threaded holes or contact structures on the surface of the circuit housing and the screen mounted on the component board, preventing water from entering. In addition, the external patch is made of flexible material, and the button module on the surface of the component board can be controlled by pressing it from the outside, which increases convenience.

[0014] 2. This waterproof external patch ice-making control module is installed inside the surface of the ice maker through embedded installation. This design greatly reduces the contact area between the control module and the water flowing over the surface of the ice maker, thereby further reducing the possibility of water ingress. The patch also seals the gaps on the surface of the circuit housing, protecting the internal circuit components. The contact design also enables convenient connection between the button module and external operation. No additional space or mechanism is required. The overall structure is compact and occupies little space, making it easy to install and use in limited spaces.

[0015] 3. The waterproof external patch ice-making control module has a support component on the inner surface of the bottom shell. This support component acts as a reinforcing rib and supports the electronic components located on the component board, preventing excessive deformation of the components when pressed. It also separates a heat dissipation area between the bottom plate and the circuit components, preventing the circuit components from being too tightly packed with the bottom plate. This allows space for the heat generated by the circuit components during operation, increasing structural stability and reducing safety hazards. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the complete installed structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the circuit housing and component board after installation.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ice maker structure before and after assembly with the ice maker via the mounting slot.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Component board; 11. Button module; 2. Circuit housing; 21. Contact; 3. Outer surface mount; 31. Button cap; 4. Waterproof ring; 5. Screen; 6. Transparent structure; 7. Threaded hole; 8. Bottom shell; 81. Support component; 9. Mounting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please see Figures 1-4A waterproof external patch ice-making control module is disclosed. The device surface on which the control module is mounted has a mounting groove 9, allowing for an embedded connection between the control module and the device. This design significantly reduces the contact area between water flowing over the ice maker's surface and the control module, further minimizing the possibility of water ingress. The control module includes an external patch 3, a component board 1, a circuit housing 2, and a bottom shell 8. A button module 11 is mounted on the surface of the component board 1. The circuit housing 2 is mounted outside the component board 1 and has contacts 21 on its surface. The number and position of the contacts 21 correspond to those of the button module 11. The outer surface of the contacts 21 faces the button module 1. The button module 11 has one degree of freedom of movement, meaning that the user can indirectly activate the internal button module 11 by pressing the contact 21 on the outside. The outer surface of the circuit housing 2 is provided with an outer patch 3, which is made of waterproof and soft materials such as silicone or plastic. The outer patch 3 has a hollow structure corresponding to the position of the contact 21, and a button cap 31 made of elastic material is provided inside. The connection between the button cap 31 and the outer patch 3 is sealed. The button cap 31 is made of rubber material, which ensures the durability and stability of the button. At the same time, because the conductive rubber has a certain degree of elasticity, the button can quickly return to its original position after being pressed, which is convenient for users to perform continuous operation.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-2 The component board 1 has a screen 5 on its surface. The button module 11 is connected to the screen 5 by circuitry and is connected to the internal power supply by wires. The circuit housing 2 and the outer patch 3 both have cutout structures at the corresponding positions of the screen 5. The outer patch 3 has a transparent structure 6 installed inside the cutout structure. The transparent structure 6 and the outer patch 3 are sealed together. The transparent structure 6 is specifically made of glass or acrylic. While protecting the screen 5, it allows users to clearly see the display of the internal screen 5 from the outside.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-3 A waterproof ring 4 is provided at the junction of the circuit housing 2 and the component board 1. The waterproof ring 4 is made of rubber and fits tightly against the inner wall of the circuit housing 2 to ensure a sealed environment at the junction of the circuit housing 2 and the component board 1.

[0025] In this embodiment, threaded holes 7 are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the circuit housing 2, and the circuit housing 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom housing 8 through the threaded holes 7.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4The bottom shell 8 is the same size as the inside of the mounting groove 9 to ensure a good fit. A support member 81 is provided inside the bottom shell 8. The support member 81 and the bottom shell 8 are integrally formed. The support member 81 is located on the inner rear surface and inner lower surface of the bottom shell 8. The support member 81 acts as a reinforcing rib and supports the electronic components on the component board 1, preventing the components from deforming too much when pressed. It also separates a heat dissipation area between the bottom plate and the circuit components, preventing the circuit components from being too close to the bottom plate. This allows the heat generated by the circuit components during operation to dissipate, increasing structural stability and reducing safety hazards.

[0027] In summary, this waterproof outer patch 3 ice-making control module improves the overall waterproofness of the control module by attaching an outer patch 3 made of waterproof and flexible material to the outer surface of the circuit housing 2. Compared with the existing technology where the hollowed-out parts are prone to water penetration into the component board 1, the outer patch 3 of this module adopts an integrated design. The outer patch 3 is tightly attached to the circuit housing 2, completely covering the original threaded holes 7 or contact points 21 on the surface of the circuit housing 2 and the screen 5 installed on the component board 1, preventing water from entering. Furthermore, the outer patch 3 is made of flexible material, and can be pressed from the outside through the contact points 21. Controlling the button module 11 on the surface of component board 1 increases convenience. The control module is installed inside the surface of the ice maker through embedded installation. This design greatly reduces the contact area between the control module and the water flow when it passes over the surface of the ice maker, thereby further reducing the possibility of water ingress. The use of surface patches to seal the gaps on the surface of the circuit housing 2 not only protects the internal circuit components, but also enables convenient connection between the button module 11 and external operation through the contact point 21 design. No additional space or mechanism is required. The overall structure is compact and occupies little space, making it easy to install and use in limited spaces.

[0028] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A waterproof external patch ice-making control module, wherein the surface of the device on which the control module is installed has a mounting groove (9), and the control module is embeddedly connected to the device through the mounting groove (9). The control module includes an external patch (3), a component board (1), a circuit shell (2), and a bottom shell (8), characterized in that: The component board (1) is provided with a button module (11) on its surface. The circuit housing (2) is installed outside the component board (1). The circuit housing (2) is designed with contacts (21) on its surface. The number and position of the contacts (21) correspond to the button module (11). The outer surface of the contacts (21) has a degree of freedom of movement to be pressed in the direction of the button module (11). The outer surface of the circuit housing (2) is provided with an outer patch (3). The outer patch (3) has a hollow structure at the position corresponding to the contact (21). Inside the patch is a button cap (31) made of elastic material. The connection between the button cap (31) and the outer patch (3) is sealed.

2. The waterproof external patch ice-making control module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The component board (1) has a screen (5) on its surface. The button module (11) is connected to the screen (5) by circuitry and is connected to the internal power supply by wires. The circuit shell (2) and the outer patch (3) are both provided with a hollow structure at the corresponding position of the screen (5).

3. The waterproof external patch ice-making control module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer patch (3) has a transparent structure (6) installed inside the hollow structure, and the transparent structure (6) and the outer patch (3) are sealed together.

4. The waterproof external patch ice-making control module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A waterproof ring (4) is provided at the junction of the circuit housing (2) and the component board (1). The waterproof ring (4) is made of rubber and fits tightly against the inner wall of the circuit housing (2).

5. The waterproof external patch ice-making control module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit housing (2) has threaded holes (7) at both the upper and lower ends, and the circuit housing (2) is fixedly connected to the bottom shell (8) through the threaded holes (7).

6. The waterproof external patch ice-making control module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer patch (3) is made of waterproof and soft materials such as silicone or plastic.

7. The waterproof external patch ice-making control module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom shell (8) is the same size as the inside of the mounting groove (9). A support member (81) is provided inside the bottom shell (8). The support member (81) and the bottom shell (8) are an integral structure formed by processing. The support member (81) is located on the inner rear surface and the inner lower surface of the bottom shell (8).

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