Housing assembly with electronic product

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of shell assembly and electronic product, it is related to shell structure field, wherein, shell assembly, including: shell body, is equipped with mounting groove;Assembly part, at least part is in the mounting groove, the outer peripheral wall of the assembly part is provided with multiple abutments, and multiple the abutment abuts in the side wall of the mounting groove, so that the assembly part is centrally arranged in the mounting groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shell structure technology, and in particular to a shell assembly and electronic product. Background Technology

[0002] In the fields of consumer electronics, home appliances, and various industrial equipment, product casings typically feature buttons or decorative parts covered with soft materials such as silicone (e.g., silicone plugs, waterproof caps). These components are not only important human-computer interaction interfaces for realizing product functions, but also directly affect the product's aesthetic appearance and overall quality.

[0003] However, in actual large-scale production and assembly processes, due to factors such as manufacturing tolerances of parts, cumulative errors of assembly tooling and fixtures, and uncertainties in manual operation, buttons or decorative parts are prone to skewing, twisting, or overall displacement after being fixed, which damages the symmetry and harmony of the product's appearance, affects the product's aesthetics, and reduces the product's market competitiveness. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a housing assembly that solves the technical problem that buttons or decorative parts on the current product housing are prone to misalignment.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a housing assembly, comprising: The outer casing has a mounting slot; and The assembly is at least partially located in the mounting groove. The outer peripheral wall of the assembly is provided with multiple abutting parts, and the multiple abutting parts abut against the side wall of the mounting groove, so that the assembly is centrally located in the mounting groove.

[0006] This utility model also proposes an electronic product, including the housing assembly as described above. Attached Figure Description

[0007] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0008] Figure 1 An exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the housing assembly provided by this utility model; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the housing assembly provided in this utility model embodiment; Figure 3 A cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the housing assembly provided by this utility model; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the housing assembly provided by this utility model.

[0009] Explanation of icon numbers: 100. Outer casing; 110. Mounting slot; 200. Assembly parts; 210. Abutment part; 220. Recessing groove; 230. Covering part; 300. Adhesive layer.

[0010] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0011] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0012] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0013] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0014] In existing technologies, due to factors such as manufacturing tolerances of parts, cumulative errors of assembly tooling and fixtures, and uncertainties in manual operation, buttons or decorative parts are prone to skewing, twisting, or overall displacement after being fixed, which damages the symmetry and harmony of the product's appearance, affects the product's aesthetics, and reduces the product's market competitiveness.

[0015] This utility model proposes a housing assembly.

[0016] Please see Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment of the present invention, the housing assembly includes: a housing body 100 and an assembly 200, wherein the housing body 100 is provided with a mounting groove 110; the assembly 200 is at least partially disposed in the mounting groove 110, and the outer peripheral wall of the assembly 200 is provided with a plurality of abutment portions 210, and the plurality of abutment portions 210 abut against the side wall of the mounting groove 110, so that the assembly 200 is centrally disposed in the mounting groove 110.

[0017] In practical implementation, the accessory 200 can be a component such as a button, decorative ring, or label mounted on the housing body 100. The housing body 100 has a mounting groove 110, which is typically a recess or through-hole adapted to the shape of the accessory 200, and its shape can be circular, rectangular, or other geometric shapes. The accessory 200 is at least partially mounted within the mounting groove 110, and its outer surface is exposed to the outside through the mounting groove 110 to achieve functions such as button or label functions.

[0018] Furthermore, the outer peripheral wall portion of the assembly 200 located within the mounting groove 110 is provided with an abutment portion 210. It is understood that the abutment portion 210 protrudes from the outer peripheral wall of the assembly 200, abutting against the portion of the mounting groove 110. When the assembly 200 is installed into the mounting groove 110, multiple abutment portions 210 abut against the side walls of the mounting groove 110 respectively. In the prior art, the outer peripheral wall of the assembly 200 directly contacts the inner wall of the mounting groove 110. With tolerances, the assembly 200 may misalign within the mounting groove 110. In this embodiment, by providing an abutment on the outer periphery of the assembly 200, which abuts against the inner wall of the mounting groove 110, when the assembly 200 is pressed into the mounting groove 110, all abutment portions 210 on the outer peripheral wall of the assembly 200 will contact the side walls of the mounting groove 110 respectively. Since multiple abutment parts 210 form multiple support points in the circumferential direction of the assembly 200, the radial reaction forces applied to the assembly 200 from various directions will balance each other, thereby automatically guiding and forcing the assembly 200 to adjust its position and finally stabilize at the geometric center of the mounting groove 110, achieving centered positioning.

[0019] If the assembly 200 is circular, multiple abutment portions 210 are evenly spaced circumferentially. If the assembly 200 is rectangular or arc-shaped and has at least two opposing mounting surfaces, each mounting surface has at least one abutment portion 210. Furthermore, abutment portions 210 are provided at corresponding positions on the sidewalls or corners of the abutment portions 210 to ensure that the assembly 200 is centered.

[0020] This utility model's technical solution involves creating a mounting groove 110 in the outer casing 100, within which the accessory 200 is installed and performs its corresponding function. The outer peripheral wall of the accessory 200 is provided with multiple abutment portions 210. These abutment portions 210 abut against the side wall of the mounting groove 110 and apply a certain force to the inner wall of the groove 110. The inner wall of the groove 110 also provides a certain reaction force to the abutment portions 210. Furthermore, the multiple abutment portions 210 form uniform support and constraint in the circumferential direction. When the accessory 200 is placed into the mounting groove 110, each abutment portion 210 contacts the groove wall and restricts its radial movement, thereby automatically correcting the posture of the accessory 200 and preventing skewness, twisting, or overall displacement, ensuring that the accessory 200 is centered within the mounting groove 110.

[0021] At least one of the fitting 200 and the abutment portion 210 is elastic. In one embodiment, the fitting 200 is made of an elastic material, making it elastic, while the abutment portion 210 can be made of a rigid material. The fitting 200 drives the abutment portion 210 to move under elastic deformation. The fitting 200 and the abutment portion 210 can be injection molded or bonded together. In another embodiment, the abutment portion 210 is made of an elastic material, while the fitting 200 can be made of a rigid material, giving the abutment portion 210 a certain degree of elasticity and allowing it to undergo elastic deformation. In yet another embodiment, both the fitting 200 and the abutment portion 210 are made of elastic materials, and they can be integrally molded or made of different elastic materials. In practical implementation, the elastic abutment portion 210 undergoes elastic deformation when pressed by the side wall of the mounting groove 110. Alternatively, when the abutment portion 210 is pressed by the side wall of the mounting groove 110, it further presses against the assembly 200, causing the assembly 200 to undergo elastic deformation. This allows the assembly 200 to be smoothly installed even with dimensional tolerances. Furthermore, the elastic restoring force generated by the deformation ensures that the abutment portion 210 continuously and tightly abuts against the groove wall of the mounting groove 110, eliminating looseness and wobbling caused by tolerances and achieving a stable "interference fit" effect. Moreover, the elastic deformation absorbs dimensional differences caused by unevenness in the inner wall of the mounting groove 110, allowing the assembly 200 to reach the center position more smoothly and accurately, avoiding potential jamming or hard friction that might occur with rigid components. For components that require pressing, such as buttons, the elastic abutment portion 210 provides a softer touch and cushioning effect. Meanwhile, elastic deformation releases the stress within the assembly, reducing the risk of plastic creep or cracking caused by stress concentration during long-term use and improving product durability. Furthermore, the elasticity of both the assembly 200 and the abutment portion 210 can be achieved by providing additional elastic elements, such as a spring between the assembly 200 and the abutment portion 210.

[0022] In one embodiment, the abutment portion 210 includes a protrusion, one end of which connects to the sidewall of the assembly 200, and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the mounting groove 110. Compared to surface contact with the entire sidewall, the protrusion significantly reduces the contact area with the sidewall of the mounting groove 110, thereby significantly reducing frictional resistance during assembly and making installation easier and smoother. Furthermore, the protrusion can better adapt to the microscopic unevenness and tolerance fluctuations of the mounting groove 110 wall. During the automatic centering process of the assembly 200, even if the interference between each protrusion and the groove wall is slightly different, its elastic deformation can absorb this difference, making the contact force at each point tend to be balanced, guiding the assembly 200 to the center position more accurately.

[0023] The aforementioned elastic material can be one or more of the following: rubber, silicone, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU).

[0024] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, the assembly 200 is provided with a recess groove 220, which is located on the side of the abutment portion 210 facing away from the inner wall of the mounting groove 110, providing deformation space for the protrusion. In practice, when the protrusion is radially compressed by the side wall of the mounting groove 110, deformation towards the assembly 200 provides clearance space. When the protrusion is a rigid member and the assembly 200 is an elastic member, the protrusion drives the assembly 200 to deform, i.e., the portion between the protrusion and the recess groove 220 is compressed and deformed towards the interior of the recess groove 220. When the protrusion is an elastic member, the protrusion is fixed to the side wall of the assembly 200 and faces the recess groove 220. The protrusion is compressed and deformed, and at least partially pressed into the recess groove 220, reducing local stress concentration on the protrusion or the assembly 200, thus facilitating the installation of the assembly 200.

[0025] In one embodiment, the side wall of the assembly 200 is provided with a shield 230, which shields the abutment portion 210 in a direction away from the side wall of the assembly. (See reference...) Figure 4 As shown, after the assembly 200 is assembled to the housing body 100, only the complete and smooth outer surface of the assembly 200 is visible from the outside, while components such as the abutment part 210 used for internal positioning are covered. Even if there is a gap between the assembly 200 and the side wall of the mounting groove 110, it is a uniform gap, which can improve the aesthetics to a certain extent. Furthermore, the shielding member 230 abuts against the inner wall of the mounting groove 110, so that the gap between the assembly 200 and the mounting groove 110 is also completely covered, improving the overall integrity and aesthetics of the product's appearance.

[0026] In practical implementation, the shielding member extends circumferentially along the assembly 200 and is positioned around the outer periphery of the assembly 200. The shielding member forms a continuous shield around the periphery of the assembly 200. In addition, the shielding member 230 forms a barrier between the assembly 200 and the outer casing cup, effectively preventing external dust, liquids, or other foreign objects from entering the product through the gap between the contact part 210 and the mounting groove 110, thereby improving the product's sealing and protective performance to a certain extent. In one embodiment, the abutment portion 210 is integrally formed with the assembly 200. It is understood that the integral forming of the abutment portion 210 and the assembly 200 is based on the premise that both are made of elastic materials. The abutment portion 210 is a portion extending from the sidewall of the assembly 200, thereby increasing the strength of the abutment portion 210. Furthermore, the integral injection molding of the abutment portion 210 and the assembly 200 saves processes and improves production efficiency.

[0027] refer to Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the assembly 200 is provided with an adhesive layer 300, and the assembly 200 is bonded to the outer shell body 100 through the adhesive layer 300. After the assembly 200 is radially positioned, it is bonded and fixed in the mounting groove 110 by the adhesive layer 300, which improves the installation strength of the assembly 200 and prevents the assembly 200 from loosening from the mounting groove 110.

[0028] This utility model also proposes an electronic product, which includes a housing assembly. The specific structure of the housing assembly is as described in the above embodiments. Since this electronic product adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0029] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A housing assembly, characterized in that, include: The outer casing has a mounting slot; and The assembly is at least partially disposed in the mounting groove. The outer peripheral wall of the assembly is provided with a plurality of abutting parts, and the plurality of abutting parts abut against the side wall of the mounting groove, so that the assembly is centrally disposed in the mounting groove.

2. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the fitting and the abutment is elastic.

3. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The abutting part includes a protrusion, one end of which is connected to the side wall of the assembly, and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the mounting groove.

4. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The assembly is provided with a recess groove, which is located on the side of the abutment portion facing away from the inner wall of the mounting groove, providing deformation space for the protrusion.

5. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the assembly is provided with a shielding member, which faces away from the side wall of the assembly and covers the abutting part.

6. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The shielding member abuts against the inner wall of the mounting groove.

7. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The shielding member extends circumferentially along the assembly and is disposed around the outer periphery of the assembly.

8. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The abutting part is integrally formed with the assembly.

9. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly is provided with an adhesive layer, and the assembly is bonded to the outer shell body through the adhesive layer.

10. An electronic product, characterized in that, Includes the housing assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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