Automobile insurance box waterproof structure
By designing a waterproof structure in the car fuse box that snaps together with the mounting base, and combining it with the buoyancy lifting mechanism of the floating plate and sealing plate, the problem of insufficient waterproofing and heat dissipation in existing fuse boxes is solved, achieving effective waterproofing, heat dissipation and dustproofing, and improving the reliability and lifespan of the fuse box.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANJING HONGCHENG ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing car fuse boxes lack effective waterproofing measures, allowing water to enter and damage fuse components. They may also affect component performance due to poor heat dissipation or inadequate dust protection.
A waterproof structure for automotive fuse boxes was designed, which uses a waterproof cover that snaps into the fuse box mounting base. Combined with the buoyancy lifting mechanism of the waterproof floating plate and the sealing plate, a waterproof seal is achieved. Air circulation slots and heat dissipation vents ensure heat dissipation and dust prevention.
It effectively prevents water from entering the fuse box, protects the fuse components, ensures they operate within the normal temperature range, reduces the risk of failure, and improves reliability and lifespan.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fuse box technology, and in particular to a waterproof structure for an automotive fuse box. Background Technology
[0002] Automotive fuse boxes are typically installed in an easily accessible location in the engine compartment or passenger compartment. Fuse boxes in the engine compartment generally protect the engine and other powertrain-related circuits; while fuse boxes in the passenger compartment primarily protect the vehicle's electrical equipment and comfort systems. The automotive electrical system comprises numerous circuits and electronic devices, such as lights, audio systems, air conditioning, and engine control systems. Each circuit has specific current and voltage requirements. Fuses are installed in the fuse box; when the current in the circuit exceeds the fuse's rated current, the fuse melts, breaking the circuit and preventing damage to electrical equipment or fires caused by excessive current.
[0003] However, existing technologies have the following shortcomings: Current automotive fuse boxes typically lack effective waterproofing measures. When exposed to rain, car washes, or other accidental water seepage, water can easily enter the fuse box, damaging fuse components. Traditional automotive fuse boxes either prioritize heat dissipation while neglecting dust prevention, allowing dust and other impurities to enter and affect the performance of fuse components; or they overemphasize dust prevention, compromising heat dissipation and causing fuse components to overheat during operation. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a waterproof automotive fuse box structure to solve the aforementioned problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a waterproof structure for car fuse boxes.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a waterproof structure for an automotive fuse box, wherein a fuse box mounting base is used to install automotive fuse components, and mounting positioning posts are installed at the four corners of the bottom center of the base. The four mounting positioning posts are arranged in a rectangular array, which can accurately install and position them with the corresponding parts of the car. Air circulation grooves are provided at the top center of the front side wall and the top center of the rear side wall of the fuse box mounting base. Air can circulate between the fuse component installation area and the outside through the air circulation grooves, which is conducive to heat dissipation. Heat dissipation vents are provided at the middle of the two side walls of the fuse component installation area. A filter screen is installed at the middle of the inner side wall of the heat dissipation vent to prevent dust and other impurities from entering the fuse component installation area.
[0006] Furthermore, the waterproof cover engages with the fuse box mounting base to provide waterproof protection. The top of the waterproof cover has mounting holes at the four corners, arranged in a rectangular array, which engage with four mounting posts to ensure stable installation. The top of the waterproof cover has a seepage groove; when water seeps in, the waterproof floating plate within the groove rises under buoyancy. The middle of each side wall of the waterproof floating plate connects to a connecting floating plate, which slides within a groove via a limiting slide rod, ensuring stability during its ascent. As the waterproof floating plate rises, the waterproof sealing plate at the top center near both sides also rises. When the water level reaches a certain point, the locking groove at the top center of the waterproof sealing plate engages with the locking plate at the bottom center near both sides of the fuse box mounting base, further enhancing the waterproof sealing effect.
[0007] Furthermore, through the snap-fit connection between the waterproof cover and the fuse box mounting base, as well as the design of a series of waterproof structures, water can be effectively prevented from entering the fuse box in a timely manner when the vehicle encounters water seepage, protecting the fuse components from water damage.
[0008] Furthermore, the air circulation channels and heat dissipation vents ensure the heat dissipation requirements of the fuse components, while the filter prevents dust and other impurities from entering, ensuring that the fuse components operate in a good environment.
[0009] Furthermore, the various components work together to achieve waterproofing, heat dissipation, and dustproofing functions without affecting the normal installation and use of the safety components, thus demonstrating high practicality and reliability.
[0010] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0011] 1. In this utility model, the waterproof cover is snapped into the fuse box mounting base, ensuring the overall structure is sealed under normal conditions and effectively preventing the intrusion of external moisture. When water seeps in, the waterproof floating plate in the seepage channel rises under buoyancy, which in turn drives the waterproof sealing plate at the opening to rise. When the water level rises to a certain level, the snap-fit groove at the top of the waterproof sealing plate at the opening engages with the snap-fit plate at the bottom of the fuse box mounting base, further enhancing the waterproof sealing effect. This allows for a timely response in case of unexpected water seepage, maximizing the protection of the fuse components from water damage.
[0012] 2. In this utility model, the air circulation groove on the fuse box mounting base allows for airflow between the fuse mounting area and the outside, facilitating heat dissipation of the fuse and ensuring its operation within the normal working temperature range. This improves the reliability and service life of the fuse. The heat dissipation vents located in the middle of the two side walls of the fuse mounting area further enhance the heat dissipation effect. Simultaneously, the filter screen located in the middle of the inner side wall of the heat dissipation vents effectively prevents dust and other impurities from entering the fuse mounting area, ensuring the cleanliness of the fuse and reducing the risk of malfunction due to dust accumulation.
[0013] 3. In this utility model, the design of the waterproof floating board, which connects the floating board and the limiting slide rod and slides in the groove, ensures the stability of the waterproof floating board during the rising process and improves the reliability of the waterproof seal. The design of the groove and the snap-fit plate can automatically respond when the waterproof seal needs to be enhanced without additional operation, which reflects the intelligence and efficiency of the design. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a partial exploded three-dimensional schematic diagram of a waterproof structure for an automotive fuse box proposed in this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 A 3D diagram showing the mounting base for the fuse box;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a waterproof car fuse box after installation according to the present invention;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the waterproof cover.
[0018] Legend:
[0019] 1. Fuse box mounting base; 2. Waterproof cover; 3. Mounting positioning post; 4. Mounting positioning hole; 5. Air circulation groove; 6. Heat dissipation vent; 7. Filter screen; 8. Snap-fit plate; 9. Slide groove; 10. Limiting slide rod; 11. Connecting float plate; 12. Water seepage movement groove; 13. Waterproof float plate; 14. Waterproof sealing plate for vent; 15. Snap-fit groove; 16. Fuse component installation area. Detailed Implementation
[0020] 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.
[0021] A waterproof structure for an automotive fuse box includes a fuse box mounting base 1 and a waterproof cover 2. The waterproof cover 2 is snapped into the fuse box mounting base 1. Mounting positioning posts 3 are installed at the four corners of the bottom center of the fuse box mounting base 1, arranged in a rectangular array. Mounting positioning holes 4 are opened at the four corners of the top center of the waterproof cover 2, arranged in a rectangular array and respectively matching and snapping into the four mounting positioning posts 3. A water seepage groove 12 is opened at the top of the waterproof cover 2. A waterproof floating plate 13 is slidably connected to the middle of the inner side wall of the water seepage groove 12. Waterproof sealing plates 14 are installed at the two sides of the top center of the waterproof floating plate 13, arranged in a mirror image. A snap-fit groove 15 is opened at the middle of the top of each of the two waterproof sealing plates 14.
[0022] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 4 In automotive electronic systems, the fuse box plays a crucial role, and ensuring its stable operation in various environments is essential. This embodiment employs a waterproof structure for the automotive fuse box, providing reliable protection. First, the fuse box mounting base 1 is installed on the corresponding parts of the vehicle via mounting positioning posts 3 located at the four corners of its bottom center, ensuring a secure and stable installation. Then, the fuse box mounting base 1, containing the automotive fuse components, is snapped into place with the waterproof cover 2. At this point, the mounting positioning holes 4 located at the four corners of the top center of the waterproof cover 2 precisely match and snap into place with the mounting positioning posts 3, ensuring the overall structural stability.
[0023] The two side walls of the seepage channel 12 are provided with sliding grooves 9 at the middle position. The inner side walls of the two sliding grooves 9 are each equipped with a limiting sliding rod 10 at the middle position. The sliding ends of the two limiting sliding rods 10 are connected to the connecting floating plates 11. The middle positions of the two side walls of the waterproof floating plate 13 are respectively connected to the left and right side walls of the two connecting floating plates 11.
[0024] The bottom center of the fuse box mounting base 1 is equipped with two snap-fit plates 8, which are respectively matched with two snap-fit slots 15. The two side walls of the seepage channel 12 are provided with sliding grooves 9 near the center. Limiting slide rods 10 are installed at the center of the inner side walls of the two sliding grooves 9. The sliding ends of the two limiting slide rods 10 are connected to connecting float plates 11. The center of the two side walls of the waterproof float plate 13 is respectively connected to the left and right side walls of the two connecting float plates 11.
[0025] In daily use, when the vehicle encounters unexpected water seepage, if water seeps into the seepage channel 12 at the top of the waterproof cover 2, the waterproof floating plate 13 inside the seepage channel 12 will rise under the action of buoyancy. The connecting floating plate 11 at the middle of the two side walls of the waterproof floating plate 13 slides stably along the slide groove 9 under the restriction of the limiting slide rod 10, ensuring that the waterproof floating plate 13 rises smoothly. As the waterproof floating plate 13 rises, the waterproof sealing plate 14 at the top center near both sides also rises. When the water level rises to a certain level, the snap-fit groove 15 at the top center of the waterproof sealing plate 14 snaps into the snap-fit plate 8 at the bottom center near both sides of the fuse box mounting base 1. After the two waterproof sealing plates 14 are connected to the two snap-fit plates 8, the two heat dissipation vents 6 are sealed, further enhancing the waterproof sealing effect and effectively preventing water from entering the fuse component installation area 16.
[0026] Airflow grooves 5 are provided at the top center of the front side wall and the top center of the rear side wall of the fuse box mounting base 1. These two airflow grooves 5 extend through the bottom center of the fuse box mounting base 1 at the front and rear center positions, respectively, and are mirror-image opposite each other. A fuse component mounting area 16 is installed at the center of the bottom of the fuse box mounting base 1. Heat dissipation vents 6 are provided at the center of both side walls of the fuse component mounting area 16, and are mirror-image opposite each other. A filter 7 is installed at the center of the inner side wall of each of the two heat dissipation vents 6.
[0027] Meanwhile, under normal operating conditions, the airflow grooves 5 located at the top center of the front side wall and the top center of the rear side wall of the fuse box mounting base 1 allow for airflow between the fuse mounting area 16 and the outside, facilitating heat dissipation. The heat dissipation vents 6 located in the middle of the two side walls of the fuse mounting area 16 also contribute to heat dissipation, and the filter 7 located in the middle of the inner wall of the heat dissipation vent 6 prevents dust and other impurities from entering the fuse mounting area 16, ensuring that the fuse operates in a suitable environment.
[0028] The waterproof structure of the car fuse box in this embodiment can provide effective waterproof protection for the car fuse box in various environments, while ensuring normal heat dissipation and stable operation of the fuse components, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the car electronic system.
[0029] Working principle: First, the fuse box mounting base 1 is used to install automotive fuse components. The waterproof cover 2 is engaged with the fuse box mounting base 1. When the waterproof cover 2 is installed on the fuse box mounting base 1, the mounting positioning holes 4 at the four corners of the top center of the waterproof cover 2 match and engage with the mounting positioning posts 3 to ensure the stability of the installation. A water seepage groove 12 is provided on the top of the waterproof cover 2. When water seeps in, the waterproof floating plate 13 in the water seepage groove 12 will rise under the action of buoyancy. The middle positions of the two side walls of the waterproof floating plate 13 are respectively connected to the connecting floating plate 11. The connecting floating plate 11 slides in the sliding groove 9 through the limiting slide rod 10 to ensure the stability of the waterproof floating plate 13 during the rising process. As the waterproof floating plate 13 rises, the waterproof sealing plate 14 at the top center near both sides also rises. When the water level rises to a certain level, the snap-fit groove 15 at the top center of the waterproof sealing plate 14 snaps into the snap-fit plate 8 at the bottom center near both sides of the fuse box mounting base 1. After the two waterproof sealing plates 14 are connected to the two snap-fit plates 8, the two heat dissipation vents 6 are sealed, further enhancing the waterproof sealing effect.
[0030] Airflow grooves 5 are provided on the top middle of the front side wall and the top middle of the rear side wall of the fuse box mounting base 1. Air can circulate between the fuse mounting area 16 and the outside through the airflow grooves 5, which is conducive to heat dissipation. The heat dissipation vents 6 in the middle of the two side walls of the fuse mounting area 16 also help with heat dissipation, and the filter 7 in the middle of the inner side wall of the heat dissipation vent 6 can prevent dust and other impurities from entering the fuse mounting area 16.
[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A waterproof structure for an automotive fuse box, characterized in that, The device includes a fuse box mounting base (1) and a waterproof cover (2). The waterproof cover (2) is snapped into the fuse box mounting base (1). The fuse box mounting base (1) has four mounting positioning posts (3) installed at the bottom center near the four corners. The four mounting positioning posts (3) are arranged in a rectangular array. The waterproof cover (2) has four mounting positioning holes (4) at the top center near the four corners. The four mounting positioning holes (4) are arranged in a rectangular array and are respectively matched and snapped into the four mounting positioning posts (3). The waterproof cover (2) has a water seepage groove (12) at the top. A waterproof floating plate (13) is slidably connected to the middle of the inner side wall of the water seepage groove (12). A through-hole waterproof sealing plate (14) is installed at the top center near both sides of the waterproof floating plate (13). The two through-hole waterproof sealing plates (14) are arranged in a mirror image opposite each other. A snap-fit groove (15) is opened at the top center of the two through-hole waterproof sealing plates (14).
2. The waterproof structure for a car fuse box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom center of the fuse box mounting base (1) is equipped with two snap-fit plates (8) on both sides, and the two snap-fit plates (8) are respectively matched with two snap-fit slots (15).
3. The waterproof structure for a car fuse box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two side walls of the seepage channel (12) are provided with sliding grooves (9) at the middle position. The inner side walls of the two sliding grooves (9) are each equipped with a limiting slide rod (10). The sliding ends of the two limiting slide rods (10) are connected to connecting floating plates (11). The middle positions of the two side walls of the waterproof floating plate (13) are respectively connected to the left side wall and the right side wall of the two connecting floating plates (11).
4. The waterproof structure for a car fuse box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Air circulation slots (5) are provided at the top middle position of the front side wall and the top middle position of the rear side wall of the fuse box mounting base (1). The two air circulation slots (5) pass through the bottom middle front side position and the bottom middle rear side position of the fuse box mounting base (1) respectively. The two air circulation slots (5) are distributed in a mirror image opposite each other.
5. The waterproof structure for a car fuse box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fuse box mounting base (1) has a fuse component mounting area (16) installed at the bottom center. The fuse component mounting area (16) has heat dissipation vents (6) at the center of both side walls. The two heat dissipation vents (6) are mirror-image opposite each other. The two heat dissipation vents (6) are installed with filters (7) at the center of the inner side walls.