Waterproof connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to connector technical field, aims at providing a waterproof connector, including shell and temperature regulating knob, the shell is composed of first casing and second casing, have first protruding on second casing, have the first recess for first protruding to stretch in on first casing, the recess bottom of first recess is filled with first sealing strip, first protruding and first sealing strip resist and touch, temperature regulating knob rotatory installation is in first casing, first casing has second protruding, have the second recess for second protruding to stretch in on temperature regulating knob, the recess bottom of second recess is provided with second sealing strip, second protruding and second sealing strip resist and touch, fill the gap between first casing and second casing through first sealing strip, fill the gap between first casing and the adjusting knob through second sealing strip, realize the sealing between first casing, second casing and temperature regulating knob, avoid water from the gap between temperature regulating knob, first casing and second casing into the cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and more specifically, to waterproof connectors. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, household appliances such as electric hot pots are becoming increasingly widespread in daily life, but most of their connectors are not waterproof. During use, improper operation or accidents can easily lead to water spillage, causing water to enter the connectors. This can not only damage electrical components and affect the normal use of the equipment, but may also cause safety accidents such as electric leakage, posing a significant safety hazard.

[0003] Existing connectors have significant shortcomings in waterproof design. For example, traditional connector housings are often simply assembled from shells, and the gaps between the shells and between the knob and the shell lack effective sealing measures, easily becoming channels for moisture penetration. In addition, the connection between the cable and the shell often lacks waterproofing treatment, further increasing the risk of water ingress.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a waterproof connector with a simple structure and reliable sealing performance to solve the problems of easy water ingress and poor waterproof effect of existing connectors, thereby improving the safety and service life of electrical appliances. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a waterproof connector to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a waterproof connector, comprising a housing and a temperature control knob, wherein the housing has a cavity for installing electrical components, chips, etc., and the temperature control knob is rotatably mounted on the housing for connecting with the electrical components in the cavity to adjust the temperature. The housing is composed of a first shell and a second shell. The contact surface between the second shell and the first shell has a first protrusion, and the first shell has a corresponding first groove for the first protrusion to extend into. The bottom of the first groove is filled with a first sealing strip, and the first protrusion abuts against the first sealing strip. The temperature control knob is rotatably mounted on the first shell, and the contact surface between the first shell and the temperature control knob has a second protrusion. The corresponding position of the temperature control knob has a second groove for the second protrusion to extend into, and the bottom of the second groove is provided with a second sealing strip, and the second protrusion abuts against the second sealing strip.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the gap between the first housing and the second housing is filled by the first sealing strip, and the gap between the first housing and the adjustment knob is filled by the second sealing strip, thereby achieving a seal between the first housing, the second housing and the temperature control knob, and preventing water from entering the cavity through the gap between the temperature control knob, the first housing and the second housing.

[0008] The present invention is further provided that the outer shell has a through hole for the cable to extend into the cavity, and a flexible tube covering the cable is provided in the through hole. The flexible tube is made of silicone or rubber.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a third protrusion protrudes from the outer wall of one end of the hose that extends into the through hole, and the first housing and the second housing have a third groove for the third protrusion to extend into, and the third protrusion abuts against the third groove, which is used to fix the hose and prevent it from falling out of the through hole, and also to seal the gap between the cable and the first housing and the second housing, so as to prevent water from entering the cavity from the through hole.

[0010] Through the above technical solution, a flexible tube made of silicone or rubber material is tightly filled between the cable and the first and second housings, effectively preventing water from entering the cavity through the gaps between the cable and the first and second housings.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that the first sealing strip and the second sealing strip are made of silicone.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the first housing and the second housing are connected by screws.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a waterproof connector, which has the following advantages: 1. The gap between the first housing and the second housing is filled by the first sealing strip, and the gap between the first housing and the adjustment knob is filled by the second sealing strip, so as to achieve a seal between the first housing, the second housing and the temperature control knob, and prevent water from entering the cavity through the gap between the temperature control knob, the first housing and the second housing.

[0014] 2. A flexible tube made of silicone or rubber material is tightly filled between the cable and the first and second housings to effectively prevent water from entering the cavity through the gaps between the cable and the first and second housings. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the waterproof connector; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a waterproof connector; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross section of AA; Figure 4 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of BB; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first shell structure.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 101. First shell; 102. Second shell; 103. First protrusion; 104. First groove; 105. First sealing strip; 106. Second protrusion; 107. Through hole; 108. Third groove; 2. Temperature control knob; 201. Second groove; 202. Second sealing strip; 3. Hose; 301. Third protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0019] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0020] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0021] A waterproof connector includes a housing 1 and a temperature control knob 2. The housing 1 has a cavity inside, where electrical components, chips, etc., are installed. The temperature control knob 2 is rotatably mounted on the housing 1 and connected to the electrical components inside the cavity for temperature regulation. The housing 1 consists of a first shell 101 and a second shell 102. The second shell 102 has a first protrusion 103 on its contact surface with the first shell 101. The first shell 101 has a corresponding first groove 104 into which the first protrusion 103 extends. The bottom of the first groove 104 is filled with a first sealing strip 105. The first protrusion 103 abuts against the first sealing strip 105. The temperature control knob 2 is rotatably mounted on the first housing 101. The contact surface between the first housing 101 and the temperature control knob 2 has a second protrusion 106. The corresponding position on the temperature control knob 2 has a second groove 201 into which the second protrusion 106 extends. The bottom of the second groove 201 is provided with a second sealing strip 202. The second protrusion 106 abuts against the second sealing strip 202. The first sealing strip 105 and the second sealing strip 202 are made of silicone. The first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are connected by screws.

[0022] In practical applications, electrical components and chips are installed inside the cavity, and the connector for connecting to the electric hot pot extends to the outside of the outer shell 1. The first groove 104 of the first shell 101 is filled with a first sealing strip 105 made of silicone material. Then, the first protrusion 103 of the second shell 102 is inserted into the first groove 104 and abuts against the first sealing strip 105, so that the first sealing strip 105 deforms and completely fills the gap between the first protrusion 103 and the first groove 104. The first shell 101 and the second shell 102 are then connected and fixed by screws.

[0023] In this embodiment, the outer shell 1 has a through hole 107 for the cable to extend into the cavity. A flexible tube 3 covering the cable is provided in the through hole 107. The flexible tube 3 is made of silicone or rubber. A third protrusion 301 protrudes from the outer wall of the end of the flexible tube 3 that extends into the through hole 107. The first shell 101 and the second shell 102 have a third groove 108 for the third protrusion 301 to extend into, and the third protrusion 301 abuts against the third groove 108.

[0024] In practical applications, one end of the cable extends from the through hole 107 into the cavity and connects to the electrical components inside the cavity, providing power when the power is turned on. The cable is covered with a flexible tube 3, which extends into the through hole 107. The third protrusion 301 on the outside of the flexible tube 3 is embedded in the third groove 108, filling the gap between the cable and the through hole 107. The cooperation between the third protrusion 301 and the third groove 108 can prevent the flexible tube from falling out.

[0025] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A waterproof connector, characterized in that, include: The outer casing (1) has a cavity inside for installing electrical components and chips. Temperature control knob (2), rotated on the outer casing (1), is used to connect with electrical components inside the cavity to adjust the temperature. The outer shell (1) is composed of a first shell (101) and a second shell (102). The second shell (102) has a first protrusion (103) on the contact surface with the first shell (101). The first shell (101) has a first groove (104) at a corresponding position for the first protrusion (103) to extend into. The bottom of the first groove (104) is filled with a first sealing strip (105). The first protrusion (103) abuts against the first sealing strip (105). The temperature control knob (2) is rotatably mounted on the first housing (101). The contact surface between the first housing (101) and the temperature control knob (2) has a second protrusion (106). The corresponding position on the temperature control knob (2) has a second groove (201) into which the second protrusion (106) extends. A second sealing strip (202) is provided at the bottom of the groove (201). The second protrusion (106) abuts against the second sealing strip (202).

2. The waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell (1) has a through hole (107) for the cable to extend into the cavity, and a flexible tube (3) covering the cable is provided inside the through hole (107).

3. The waterproof connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hose (3) is made of silicone or rubber.

4. The waterproof connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the end of the hose (3) that extends into the through hole (107) has a third protrusion (301), and the first housing (101) and the second housing (102) have a third groove (108) for the third protrusion (301) to extend into.

5. The waterproof connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The third protrusion (301) abuts against the third groove (108).

6. The waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first sealing strip (105) and the second sealing strip (202) are made of silicone.

7. The waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first housing (101) and the second housing (102) are connected by screws.

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