Waterproof device and portable, battery powered device
Technical field
The utility model relates to a kind of waterproof device, especially a kind of device with seal construction.
Background technology
Multiple device is all had to the water proofing property requirement.For example, the utensil that is intended to for wet environment or likely be exposed under wet environment is carried out to waterproof sealing, to protect electric component wherein.In most of situations, the profile that be sealed is two-dimentional shape usually.As shown in Figure 1, device 100 comprises two kinds of profiles 110 to be sealed and 120, and wherein, profile 110 is positioned at a plane, and profile 120 is positioned at two intersecting planes that intersect with low-angle.In these cases, can be enough for sealing along the pressure of the normal direction of this primary flat, for example, in Fig. 1, this direction is direction D.
Application people a kind of shell for portable device that has been Walters, the publication number U.S. Patent Application Publication that is No.2007/0139915, this shell has housing, the lid that covers this compartment opening and the rubber-coating module layer on this housing that limits inner compartment, wherein, this rubber-coating module preparative layer and this lid are jointly by this opening sealing.
Yet, in many situations, due to space or structural restriction, profile to be sealed is preferably in the corner of device.For example, for the battery-powered medical device 200 of the hand-held electric shown in Fig. 2, battery 250 can not be placed along directions X too greatly.If battery 250 is placed on to other position outside this corner, need inner printed circuit board (PCB) (PCB) 260 is cut into to irregular shape, in order to abdicate space for battery 250, and this difficulty can increase the PCB layout time.Many other electric devices have also run into same problem.
The utility model content
Therefore, wish to obtain a kind of waterproof device, this waterproof device is provided at along the confining force worked on three orthogonal directions simultaneously, will have the opening sealing of three-dimensional profile.It is also useful obtaining a kind of waterproof device, and this waterproof device has the seal member on its corner, makes the inner space of this device be utilized effectively.
One or more in addressing these problems better, in an embodiment of the present utility model, provide a kind of waterproof device, and this waterproof device comprises:
Shell, this shell has the opening of the corner that is positioned at this shell, and this opening is limited by the first and second sidewalls and roof, and this first side wall comprises the first inclined-plane;
Lid, this lid is intended to be assembled to this shell, and so that this opening is sealed, this lid comprises the first, second, third and the 4th edge, and this first edge comprises the second inclined-plane corresponding with this first inclined-plane, and the 3rd edge comprises the first tab;
Fastener, this fastener is configured to this shell and this lid mutually fastening; And
Sealant, the sealing layer is configured to this shell and this sealing of lid, and the sealing layer is made by the material of the material softness with respect to this shell and this lid,
Wherein, by this lid is promoted and when it is assembled to this shell along first direction, this first and second inclined-plane is bonded with each other to produce the first confining force along second direction, this second direction is perpendicular to this first direction, this first tab is inserted in the below of this roof to produce the second confining force along third direction, this third direction is perpendicular to this first and second direction, and this fastener produces along the 3rd confining force of this first direction with along the 4th confining force of this third direction.
Basic thought be during this lid is assembled to this shell and after produce the confining force that the while works along three orthogonal directions.Cooperating between the cooperation between the surface of the inclination by this lid and this shell and this first tab, this roof and this fastener, make the sealant distortion between the complete periphery of the complete periphery of this opening and this lid, thereby produce tri-dimensional sealed.
In another embodiment of the present utility model, the sealing layer is molded into to one of them outer the placing of this lid and this opening, make the sealing layer be fixed to this lid and this opening one of them, and got rid of the possibility of the sealing failure caused by the departing from of sealant between this shell and this lid.
In another embodiment of the present utility model, this fastener is included in first in the second sidewall of this shell and at the second portion of the 3rd end of this lid.In an example, this first is screw hole, and this second portion is through hole, and this through hole allows screw to pass and then be screwed into this screw hole.In an example, this screw hole and this through hole are located on the direction of the normal slope with respect to this roof, make and produce the 3rd sealing force and the 4th sealing force simultaneously between the bar of this screw hole and this screw.
In another embodiment of the present utility model, the sealing layer also comprises extension, this extension is configured to after this screw is screwed into to this screw hole, this through hole be stopped up and seals, and makes and avoids water to pass any gap between this screw hole and this screw and permeate.In addition, this extension is exerted pressure on this screw, thereby produces frictional force between the inner surface of the outer surface of this extension and this through hole, thereby avoids this screw loosening.
In another embodiment of the present utility model, a kind of portable, battery powered device is provided, described portable, battery powered device comprises the waterproof device, described waterproof device comprises:
Shell, this shell has the opening of the corner that is positioned at this shell, and this opening is limited by the first and second sidewalls and roof, and this first side wall comprises the first inclined-plane;
Lid, this lid is intended to be assembled to this shell, and so that this opening is sealed, this lid comprises the first, second, third and the 4th edge, and this first edge comprises the second inclined-plane corresponding with this first inclined-plane, and the 3rd edge comprises the first tab;
Fastener, this fastener is configured to this shell and this lid mutually fastening; And
Sealant, the sealing layer is configured to this shell and this sealing of lid, and the sealing layer is made by the material of the material softness with respect to this shell and this lid,
Wherein, by this lid is promoted and when it is assembled to this shell along first direction, this first and second inclined-plane is bonded with each other to produce the first confining force along second direction, this second direction is perpendicular to this first direction, this first tab is inserted in the below of this roof to produce the second confining force along third direction, this third direction is perpendicular to this first and second direction, and this fastener produces along the 3rd confining force of this first direction with along the 4th confining force of this third direction, and wherein
This shell becomes with this cover configuration battery is remained in described waterproof device and jointly provide waterproof sealing in the position of sealing.
Will understand these and other feature of the present utility model, aspect and advantage by reference to the embodiments described below, and with reference to the embodiments described below, these and other feature, aspect and advantage be described.
The accompanying drawing explanation
According to the following detailed description of being considered by reference to the accompanying drawings, above-mentioned and other objects, features and advantages of the present utility model will become apparent, in the drawings:
Fig. 1 is a kind of perspective view of device, and this device has remain the profile basically sealed in a plane;
Fig. 2 is the perspective view for the treatment of the device that sealed at corner;
Fig. 3 is the perspective view according to the waterproof device of an embodiment of the present utility model;
Fig. 4 a is the perspective view of the embodiment of Fig. 3, the figure shows the lid 320 that is assembled to shell 310;
Fig. 4 b is the vertical view of the embodiment of Fig. 3, the figure shows the lid 320 that is assembled to shell 310;
Fig. 4 c is the sectional view along the intercepting of the line A-A in Fig. 4 b;
Fig. 5 is the perspective view according to the waterproof device of another embodiment of the present utility model;
Fig. 6 is the perspective view according to the waterproof device of another embodiment of the present utility model.
Wherein, same or similar Reference numeral in whole figure for meaning same or similar features/devices (module).
Embodiment
With reference now to embodiment of the present utility model,, there is shown one or more examples of embodiment.Provide embodiment by the mode that the utility model is described, and embodiment being not interpreted as restriction of the present utility model.For example, the feature that illustrates or be described as the part of an embodiment can be used to produce another embodiment together with another embodiment.The utility model is intended to comprise these and other modifications and variations, as they within the category of scope and spirit of the present utility model.
Fig. 3 shows the exemplary means 300 according to an embodiment of the present utility model.Device 300 comprises shell 310, and this shell is for accommodation function parts, printed circuit board (PCB) 260 as shown in Figure 2.Shell 310 comprises the opening 314 that allows to enter device 300 inside, and for example, purpose is to change inner parts.For example, when device 300 is a kind of hand-held device, opening 314 allows to enter in the cell compartments of holding battery of device 300.And opening 314 is arranged in the corner of shell 310, for example, to contribute to PCB layout easily.Device 300 also comprises lid 320, and this lid is intended to for being assembled to shell 310, to cover opening 314, thereby covers the also interior parts of protection device 300, as more described in detail in the back.Device 300 also comprises fastener 320 and sealant 340, this fastener be configured to once lid 320 be assembled to shell 310 just make shell 310 and lid 320 mutually fastening, and the sealing layer is configured between shell 310 and lid 320 to form sealing.Such just as discussed, device 300 is very suitable for the application sealed in the corner of device.Yet, should be appreciated that according to the device 300 of an embodiment of the present utility model and be not limited to the purposes according to above-described embodiment.
Shell 310 known any suitable material in the package application field is made.And shell 310 can adopt various structures, but generally include four sidewalls, roof and diapires.Continuation is referring to Fig. 3, and the opening 314 of shell 310 is limited by the first side wall 311, the second sidewall 312 and the roof 313 of shell 310.The first side wall 311 comprises the first inclined-plane 315 that at least one extends internally, and to produce the first confining force, this first confining force keeps sealing on the direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first side wall 311, as described in detail in the back.In embodiment illustrated in fig. 3, the first side wall 311 comprises two the first inclined-planes 315.Yet, can also be provided with one or more the first inclined-plane.For example, the first side wall 311 can comprise an inclined-plane 315 in the middle of being positioned at.It is desirable to, this first confining force is applied to lid 320 equably, to produce the sealing of homogeneous.Thus, the first side wall 311 comprises three the first inclined-planes 315 that distribute equably along the first side wall 311.
Lid 320 can be made by the material identical with shell 310.Once and lid 320 can adopt and be suitable for this lid is assembled to any structure that shell 310 just covers opening 314, but generally include the first edge 321, the second edge 322, the 3rd edge 323 and the 4th edge 324.The first edge 321 comprises at least one second inclined-plane 325, this at least one second inclined-plane is corresponding at least one first inclined-plane 315 on the first side wall 311, and the 3rd edge 323 comprises the first tab 326, to produce the second confining force, this second confining force keeps sealing on the direction of the roof 313 that is substantially perpendicular to shell 310, as described below.
Referring now to Fig. 4 a-4c, the process that produces sealing between shell 310 and lid 320 is described.Fig. 4 a is the perspective view of the embodiment of Fig. 3, the figure shows the lid 320 that is assembled to shell 310.At first, lid 320 is placed in to the primary importance with respect to opening 314, for example, the position shown in Fig. 4 a, wherein the first inclined-plane 315 and corresponding the second inclined-plane 325 adjacency.Then, engage with corresponding the first inclined-plane 315 on the second inclined-plane 325 and while sliding along corresponding the first inclined-plane 315, along the direction Y meaned with arrow, promote lid 320 in Fig. 4 a.So just along the direction X meaned with arrow, the 4th edge 324 of lid 320 is pressed against to the correspondence periphery of opening 314 in Fig. 4 a.In this process, the first inclined-plane 315 is applied to this first confining force on lid 320 via the second inclined-plane 325.Will appreciate that as those skilled in the art, mutual power between first and second inclined-plane is perpendicular to their surface, and the power be applied on the second inclined-plane 325 can be broken down into power and the power on the direction contrary with direction Y on direction X, and the power on direction X i.e. this first confining force.Angle design between first and second inclined-plane can be become produce this first confining force with suitable value.
Such just as discussed, the purpose for sealing is provided with sealant 340 between shell 310 and lid 320.Sealant 340 is made by elastomeric material usually, as thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), and, with respect to shell 310 and lid 320 softnesses, makes basically and compression occurs at sealant 340.While sliding along the first inclined-plane 315 on the second inclined-plane 325, the part between the corresponding periphery of the 4th edge 324 and opening 314 of sealant 340 is squeezed.Once sealant 340 is squeezed, the tendency that sealant 340 maintains its original-shape produces sealing.In other words, produced the sealing on directions X.
It should be noted that can be according to specifically being used for designing the hardness of sealant 340.In one embodiment, device 300 is used in high-pressure applications, and requires relatively large sealing force.Thus, the relatively large encapsulant of hardness is desirable.In another embodiment, the encapsulant of hardness less is used in low-pressure applications.Further, can in any suitable manner sealant 340 be fixed to shell 310 and lid 320 one of them.For example, sealant 340 can be arranged in the groove be machined in one of them periphery of opening 314 and lid 320.Alternatively, sealant 340 can be molded in to opening 314 and place with lid 320 the outer of one of them, thus avoid by between sealant 340 and shell 310 or lid 320 be not intended to depart from and the sealing that causes unsuccessfully.
In the embodiment shown in Fig. 4 a, the first and second inclined-planes are limited by projection.As shown in the figure, the first inclined-plane 315 is limited by the projection that is generally wedge shape, and projection extends to the inside of shell 310 from the inner surface of the first side wall 311.And the second inclined-plane 325 is limited by the L-shaped projection generally on the first edge 321 that is positioned at lid 320.Any suitable shape of projection is all possible.In an example, the relatively short rib of this L shaped projection is omitted.Further, other suitable structure on the first and second inclined-planes is also possible.The first inclined-plane 315 can be by limiting at the interior groove formed of the first side wall 311.In this case, the second residing projection in inclined-plane 325 groove in the first side wall 311 during lid 320 is assembled to shell 310 is held.It is not restrictive factor that the first inclined-plane 315 engages adopted structure with the second inclined-plane 325.
The above process to generation sealing on directions X is described.Referring now to Fig. 4 b-4c, the sealing production process on Y and Z direction is described, wherein, Fig. 4 b is the vertical view of the embodiment of Fig. 3, the figure shows the lid 320 that is assembled to shell 310, and Fig. 4 c is the sectional view along the intercepting of the line A-A in Fig. 4 b.
As shown in Fig. 4 c, when lid 320 being assembled to shell 310, the first tab 326 on the 3rd edge 323 is bonded under roof 313, and by bias voltage on the Z direction, towards the diapire bias voltage of shell 310.Therefore, roof 313 is applied to this second confining force on lid 320 via the first tab 326.Described joint for the ease of the first tab 326 under roof 313, the first tab 326 can comprise inclined-plane, makes the frictional force between the first tab 326 and roof 313 reduce.
Such just as skilled in the art will understand, when lid 320 is promoted on Y-direction, this first confining force and the second confining force all increase.When the 3rd edge 323 leans at the correspondence of opening 314 peripheral, this first confining force and the second confining force reach its maximum.Shell 310 and lid 320 are tightened together by fastener 330 at this point, thereby realize the sealing on Y-direction and Z direction.More specifically, fastener 330 applies the 3rd confining force on lid 320 along Y-direction, the 3rd confining force abuts against the 3rd edge 323 maintenances of lid 320 periphery of the correspondence of opening 314, so just keep the part of the sealant 340 between them to be squeezed, thereby be created in the sealing on Y-direction.Simultaneously, fastener 330 is on lid 320 and applies the 4th confining force at the second edge 322 relative with the 3rd edge 323.The 4th confining force and this second confining force keep lid 320 to fix with respect to this shell on the Z direction, make the part of the sealant 340 between the periphery of the first and second edges of remaining on lid 320 and opening 314 be squeezed, thereby be created in the sealing on the Z direction.So just realized tri-dimensional sealed in the corner of device.
Fastener 330 can comprise any mode of secure component.For example, in one embodiment, this fastener comprises snap-fit configurations.Specifically, when being pressed on shell 310 by lid 320, the elasticity shoulder deflection formed on the second edge 322 of lid 320 and being bonded under the protuberance on the outer surface that is formed at shell 310.In the embodiment that is shown in Fig. 4 c, fastener 330 comprises the screw hole 431 in the second sidewall 312 that is limited at shell 310 and is limited at the through hole 432 in lid 320, this through hole allows screw is passed and then is screwed in screw hole 431, so that shell 310 and lid 320 is mutually fastening.In shown embodiment, screw hole 431 and through hole 432 are located on the direction of the normal slope with respect to roof 313, make axle by this screw be applied to power on lid 320 to the normal slope of the second sidewall 312 and can be broken down into power on the Z direction and the power on Y-direction.Yet screw hole 431 and through hole 432 needn't tilt.As a kind of selection, screw hole 431 and through hole 432 are perpendicular to roof 313.In this case, this head of screw applies power along the Z direction on lid 320, and this screw axis applies power along Y-direction on lid 320.
In the embodiment formed by screw hole 431 and through hole 432 at fastener 330, sealant 340 can comprise extension 541 as shown in Figure 5, this extension is configured to after this screw is installed, through hole 432 be stopped up and seals, and to avoid water to pass the gap (if yes) between screw hole 431 and this screw, permeates.In addition, extension 541 is exerted pressure on this screw, so just between the inner surface of the outer surface of extension 541 and through hole 432, produces frictional force, thereby avoids this screw loosening.
In another embodiment of the present utility model, lid 320 also is included in two the second tabs 627 on the 4th edge 324 of this lid, as shown in Figure 6, these two second tabs are configured to provide the 5th confining force along the Z direction, and the 5th confining force can be used as supplementing of the second and the 4th confining force.Yet, also can be provided with along the 4th edge 324 one or more the second tab.
In one embodiment, the waterproof device 300 be shown in Fig. 3 is used in the portable, battery powered device.Shell 310 and lid 320 remain on one or more batteries in this device and in the position of sealing waterproof sealing are provided jointly.
Those skilled in the art should easily understand, and can carry out various modifications and variations to the embodiment of the present utility model that illustrates and describe herein, and not deviate from scope and spirit of the present utility model.Modifications and variations are intended to be included in appending claims.