CN209844073U - Waterproof interface and electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to a connector technical field provides a waterproof interface and electronic equipment. The waterproof interface comprises a terminal assembly, a shell assembly and a sealing assembly; the terminal assembly comprises a main body and a metal shell, wherein the main body is arranged in the metal shell and is provided with a terminal unit, and a connecting end of the terminal unit extends out of the metal shell; the shell assembly comprises a rubber shell and a bracket, the terminal assembly is arranged in the rubber shell, the connecting end of the terminal unit extends to the outside of the rubber shell, the bracket is sleeved on the surface of the rubber shell, and the end part of the bracket extends to the outside of the rubber shell; the sealing assembly comprises a sealing adhesive layer, and the sealing adhesive layer is arranged at the opening of the connecting end of the rubber shell. The sealing assembly realizes sealing of the whole waterproof interface, avoids the conditions of short circuit and the like of a circuit board or other components in the electronic equipment, and is beneficial to prolonging the service life of the electronic equipment.

Description

Waterproof interface and electronic equipment

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a connector technical field, more specifically say, relate to a waterproof interface and electronic equipment.

Background

With the development of communication technology, the development of electronic devices is becoming more and more popular, and in order to ensure the normal operation and data transmission of electronic devices, an interface is usually required to be installed on the electronic devices, so as to charge the electronic devices and perform data transmission through data lines. When the data line is used, the equipment plug of the data line is inserted into the interface of the electronic equipment, and the electric connection is realized between the conductive terminal in the interface and the data line, so that the purpose of charging or data transmission is achieved.

For electronic equipment, the waterproof performance is not only closely related to the service life of the electronic equipment, but also related to the safety problem in use. For example, electronic equipment is susceptible to moisture when used in a humid environment, and thus, electric shock accidents easily occur, which not only damage the equipment, but also endanger personal safety. Therefore, good waterproof performance is crucial for electronic devices. In addition, the interface in the electronic equipment needs to be positioned quickly and is reliably fixed with the circuit board, so that the normal use of the electronic equipment is ensured.

However, the waterproof performance of the interface of the conventional electronic device is poor, so that after the electronic device is immersed in water, external water enters the circuit board of the electronic device through the interface, the electronic device is damaged, the interface of the electronic device cannot be connected with the circuit board quickly and reliably, and the normal use of the electronic device is affected.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

An object of the utility model is to provide a waterproof interface to solve the technical problem who exists among the prior art.

In order to achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a waterproof interface comprising a terminal assembly, a housing assembly, and a seal assembly; the terminal assembly comprises a main body and a metal shell, wherein the main body is arranged in the metal shell and is provided with a terminal unit, and a connecting end of the terminal unit extends out of the metal shell; the terminal unit comprises a plurality of connecting terminals penetrating through the main body, one ends of the connecting terminals form the connecting ends, the other ends of the connecting terminals are arranged in two rows, the two rows of connecting terminals are subjected to plastic package through first plastic package parts respectively, the end parts of the two rows of connecting terminals are subjected to plastic package through second plastic package parts, and the second plastic package parts are connected with the main body; the shell assembly comprises a rubber shell and a bracket, the terminal assembly is arranged in the rubber shell, the connecting end of the terminal unit extends to the outside of the rubber shell, the bracket is sleeved on the surface of the rubber shell, and the end part of the bracket extends to the outside of the rubber shell; the sealing assembly comprises a sealing adhesive layer, and the sealing adhesive layer is arranged at the opening of the connecting end of the rubber shell.

In an alternative embodiment, the number of the connection terminals is 16.

In an optional embodiment, the terminal unit further includes a reinforcing sheet disposed between the two rows of the connection terminals.

In an optional embodiment, the bracket is provided with a clamping hole, the side wall of the rubber shell is provided with a buckle, and the buckle is clamped in the clamping hole.

In an optional embodiment, a first through groove is formed in the side wall of the rubber shell, and the connecting end of the connecting terminal extends out of the rubber shell from the first through groove; the quantity of first logical groove with the quantity of connecting terminal suits, every in the first logical groove the link quantity of connecting terminal is 1 ~ 2.

In an optional embodiment, the rubber shell is further provided with at least two positioning columns.

In an optional embodiment, the sealant layer is sealed by dispensing.

In an optional embodiment, the sealing assembly further includes a waterproof ring, the waterproof ring is disposed at one end of the rubber housing away from the connecting end of the terminal unit, and the waterproof ring is sleeved on the surface of the metal housing.

On the other hand, the embodiment of the utility model provides an electronic equipment is still provided, including foretell waterproof interface.

The beneficial effects of the utility model reside in that:

(1) the utility model provides a sealed glue film seals locates the opening part that gluey shell was equipped with the link to realized sealedly to whole waterproof interface, outside liquid can't enter into electronic equipment's inside through sealed glue film, avoided inside circuit board of electronic equipment or other components and parts the condition such as short circuit to appear, help prolonging electronic equipment's life.

(2) The utility model discloses in through the mode that sets up the support for when waterproof interface is connected with the circuit board, not only can fix a position fast, connect more firmly moreover.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the embodiments or the prior art descriptions will be briefly described below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art to obtain other drawings without creative efforts.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a waterproof interface according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram ii of a waterproof interface according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 3 is an exploded schematic view of a waterproof interface according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a terminal assembly of a waterproof interface according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a terminal unit of a waterproof interface according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a housing assembly of a waterproof interface according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a rubber case of a waterproof interface according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a bracket of a waterproof interface according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of another waterproof interface provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 10 is an exploded schematic view of another waterproof interface according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Wherein, in the figures, the respective reference numerals:

Detailed Description

In order to make the technical problem, technical solution and advantageous effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the following description is given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments to illustrate the present invention in further detail. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the invention.

It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "secured to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly or indirectly secured to the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly or indirectly connected to the other element. The terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", and the like indicate orientations or positions based on the orientations or positions shown in the drawings, and are for convenience of description only and not to be construed as limiting the technical solution. The terms "first", "second" and "first" are used merely for descriptive purposes and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features. The meaning of "plurality" is two or more unless specifically limited otherwise.

Referring to fig. 1 to 5, an object of the present embodiment is to provide a waterproof interface 10, which includes a terminal assembly 11, a housing assembly 12, and a sealing assembly 13. The terminal assembly 11 includes a main body 111, a metal shell 112 and a terminal unit 113, wherein the main body 111 is disposed in the metal shell 112; the main body 111 is provided with a terminal unit 113, and a connection end 1101 of the terminal unit 113 extends from the main body 111 to the outside of the metal case 112. The housing assembly 12 includes a rubber case 121 and a bracket 122, the terminal assembly 11 is disposed in the rubber case 121 and the connecting end 1101 of the terminal unit 113 extends to the outside of the rubber case 121, the bracket 122 is sleeved on the surface of the rubber case 121 and the end of the bracket 122 extends to the outside of the rubber case 121. The sealing assembly 13 includes a sealing adhesive layer 131, and the sealing adhesive layer 131 is sealed at the opening of the rubber casing 121 where the connecting end 1101 is disposed.

In this embodiment, the waterproof interface 10 may be used to connect with a circuit board of an electronic device, and at this time, two end portions of the bracket 122 are inserted into corresponding insertion holes on the circuit board, so as to fix the position of the waterproof interface 10, and further ensure that the connection end 1101 of the terminal unit 113 is electrically connected with the circuit board. The interface end 1102 of the terminal unit 113 is fixed in the main body 111, and when the waterproof interface 10 is connected to an external plug, the interface end 1102 of the terminal unit 113 can be electrically connected to the external plug, so that the circuit board of the electronic device can be electrically connected to the external plug, and data transmission or charging can be performed. Sealing glue layer 131 seals and locates the opening part that glues shell 121 and be equipped with link 1101 to sealed has been realized whole waterproof interface 10, when outside liquid (for example water) got into waterproof interface 10's grafting end, because sealing glue layer 131's sealing effect, liquid can't enter into electronic equipment's inside through sealing glue layer 131, avoided inside circuit board of electronic equipment or other components and parts the condition such as short circuit to appear, help prolonging electronic equipment's life.

Further, referring to fig. 4 and 5, the terminal unit 113 includes a plurality of connection terminals 1131 penetrating through the main body 111, one end of the plurality of connection terminals 1131 forms the connection end 1101, the other ends of the plurality of connection terminals 1131 are arranged in two rows, the two rows of connection terminals 1131 are respectively plastic-packaged by a first plastic packaging portion 1132, the end portions of the two rows of connection terminals 1131 are plastic-packaged by a second plastic packaging portion 1133, and the second plastic packaging portion 1133 is connected with the main body 111. When the terminal assembly 11 is manufactured, first, the plurality of connection terminals 1131 are processed so that end portions of the plurality of connection terminals 1131 are arranged in two rows; then, performing plastic package on one row of the connection terminals 1131 through the first plastic package portion 1132, and performing plastic package on the other row of the connection terminals 1131 through the other first plastic package portion 1132; then, placing the two rows of connection terminals 1131 together for plastic packaging again, and when performing the plastic packaging again, molding the main body 111 and the second plastic packaging part 1133 at one time, where the second plastic packaging part 1133 performs plastic packaging on the end portions of the connection terminals 1131 (see the obtained semi-finished product referring to the terminal unit 113 and the main body 111 molded together in fig. 4); then, the terminal unit 113 and the main body 111 which are molded together are disposed in the metal shell 112, and the rivet pin 1121 of the metal shell 112 is riveted to the main body 111, thereby obtaining the terminal assembly 11 (see fig. 3).

Referring to fig. 5, in order to further increase the service life of the waterproof interface 10, the terminal unit 113 further includes a reinforcing plate 1134, and the reinforcing plate 1134 is disposed between two rows of the connection terminals 1131. Reinforcing plate 1134 may be made of a metal material, such as a steel plate, an alloy, or other materials, without limitation. In the manufacturing process, the reinforcing sheet 1134 is placed between two rows of the connection terminals 1131 which are plastic-sealed by the first plastic sealing portion 1133, and then plastic sealing is performed again. The reinforcing plate 1134 can effectively improve the overall strength of the terminal unit 113, thereby being beneficial to improving the service life of the waterproof interface 10, and enabling the plugging frequency of the waterproof interface 10 to reach more than 1 ten thousand times.

The number and specification of the connection terminals 1131 may be set as required, for example, the number of the connection terminals 1131 may be 16, at this time, the waterproof interface 10 is a 16pin interface, the 16 connection terminals are arranged in two rows, and each row includes 8 connection terminals 1131; the number of the connecting terminals 1131 may also be 8, and the waterproof interface 10 is an 8pin interface; the number of the connection terminals 1131 may also be 24, and the waterproof interface 10 is a 24pin interface. Of course, the number of the connection terminals 1131 may be other values, and is not limited herein. The Type of the waterproof interface 10 can be set according to the requirement, and for example, the Type-C interface, the Lightning interface, the Micro-USB interface, etc. may be provided, and the Type may also be other types, which is not limited herein. In the present embodiment, the number of the connection terminals 1131 is preferably 16, and the Type of the waterproof interface 10 is preferably a Type-C interface.

In order to better seal the waterproof interface 10, the sealant layer 131 in this embodiment is sealed at the opening of the rubber casing 121 where the connecting end 1101 is disposed by a dispensing method. The material of the sealant layer 131 may be a resin material such as epoxy glue, and when dispensing is performed, the main body 111 and the metal shell 112 in the terminal assembly 11 are riveted, and are fixed by the fixing block 113; then, the terminal assembly 11 is placed in the rubber case 121; and then dispensing epoxy glue at the opening of the rubber shell 121 through dispensing equipment, and placing the dispensed waterproof interface 10 in an oven for baking at the baking temperature of 130-200 ℃ for about 35-50 minutes, preferably 40 minutes, so that the epoxy glue is fully hardened and molded, and is connected with the rubber shell 121 into a whole, thereby achieving a good sealing effect.

When dispensing, the sealant layer 131 with different dispensing effects can be obtained by controlling the dispensing process. In this embodiment, the surface of the sealant layer 131 is flush with the opening of the rubber shell 121, so that the appearance is more beautiful while ensuring good waterproof effect; in an alternative embodiment, the surface of the sealant layer 131 is lower than the opening of the sealant shell 121, and the sealant layer 131 is recessed in the sealant shell 121.

Further, during the use of the waterproof interface 10, not only the interface end 1102 of the connection terminal 1131 is connected to the external plug, but also the metal shell 112 is in contact with the external plug. The material of the metal housing 112 can be selected according to the requirement, for example, the metal housing can be made of aluminum alloy, or other types of metal, which can perform a good heat conduction function. The rubber shell 121 is made of an insulating material such as plastic, so that a good insulating effect can be achieved.

Referring to fig. 6, further, in order to make the connection between the bracket 122 and the circuit board more convenient and stable, in the embodiment, each end of the bracket 122 is provided with 2 fixing pins 1221, and at this time, two ends of the bracket 122 have 4 fixing pins 1221 in total, and are fixed to the circuit board by inserting the 4 fixing pins 1221. Moreover, the fixing pins 1221 can also be used as a welding plate to be welded with the circuit board, so that the connection is more stable. Of course, in other embodiments, the end of the bracket 122 may not be provided with a fixing pin (see fig. 8), but the end of the bracket 122 may be plugged onto the circuit board. It should be understood that the bracket 122 may be connected to the circuit board by other means, and is not limited to the above-mentioned case, and is not limited thereto.

Still be equipped with card hole 1222 on the support 122, be equipped with buckle 1210 on the lateral wall of glue shell 121, buckle 1210 joint is in card hole 1222 to realize the removable connection of support 122. In this embodiment, the number of the fasteners 1210 is two, the two fasteners 1210 are respectively disposed on two sidewalls of the rubber case 121, and two fastening holes 1222 are disposed at corresponding positions on the bracket 122, so as to ensure that the bracket 122 is connected to the rubber case 121 with higher stability, and also facilitate detachment and assembly.

Referring to fig. 6, a first through groove 1211 is further disposed on a sidewall of the rubber casing 121, and the connection end 1101 of the connection terminal 1131 extends from the first through groove 1211 to the outside of the rubber casing 121, so as to define and guide the position of the connection end 1101. The number of the first through slots 1211 may be set as necessary.

Referring to fig. 7, in an alternative embodiment, the number of the first through slots 1211 is one, and the width of the first through slots 1211 is adapted to the overall width of the connecting ends 1101, and all the connecting ends 1101 of the connecting terminals 1131 extend outward through the first through slots 1211.

Referring to fig. 6, in an alternative embodiment, the number of the first through slots 1211 may be multiple, which is adapted to the number of the connection terminals 1131, and the number of the connection terminals 1101 of the connection terminals 1131 in each first through slot 1211 is 1 to 2. For example, referring to fig. 5, when the number of the connection terminals 1131 is 16, the number of the first through slots 1211 is 12, wherein 8 first through slots 1211 are located in the middle, and the number of the connection terminals 1101 in each first through slot 1211 is one; the number of the connecting terminals 1101 in each first through groove 1211 is two. Of course, in other embodiments, the number and the arrangement of the first through slots 1211 may also be other values, and are not limited to the above situations, and are not limited herein.

In order to ensure better fixation when connecting the waterproof interface 10 with a circuit board, the waterproof interface 10 provided in the present embodiment is further provided with other structures for assisting fixation. Referring to fig. 5, in an alternative embodiment, the plastic shell 121 is further provided with at least two positioning posts 1212 for positioning when connecting with a circuit board. The positioning posts 1212 are disposed on a surface of the rubber casing 121 facing the circuit board, and the number of the positioning posts may be two or more as needed. The number of the positioning columns 1212 is preferably two in this embodiment, and the circuit board is provided with positioning holes at positions corresponding to the positioning columns 1212, and when the waterproof interface 10 is connected to the circuit board, the positioning columns 1212 are correspondingly disposed in the positioning holes, so that rapid alignment can be realized, and a fixing function can be also achieved.

Referring to fig. 9 to 10, further, the sealing assembly 13 further includes a waterproof ring 132, and the waterproof ring 132 is sleeved on the surface of the rubber shell 121. When the waterproof interface 10 is assembled in the electronic device, the waterproof ring 132 can abut against corresponding components of the electronic device, preferably, the waterproof ring 132 abuts against a device housing of the electronic device, so that no gap is formed between the waterproof ring 132 and the device housing, a good waterproof effect is achieved, and external liquid is prevented from penetrating into the electronic device through a gap between the waterproof interface 10 and the device housing to cause damage to components such as a circuit board. The waterproof ring 132 may be made of a material having elasticity, so that it can be completely abutted against the device case, which is advantageous for improving the waterproof effect. The specific position of the waterproof ring 132 may be set as required, for example, the waterproof ring 132 may be disposed at one end of the rubber case 121 far from the connection end 1101 of the connection terminal 1131, that is, at one end close to the interface end 1102 of the connection terminal 1131, and is sleeved on the surface of the metal shell 112; and may be disposed at other positions as long as the sealing between the waterproof interface 10 and the electronic device can be achieved.

The waterproof interface 10 provided by the embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects:

(1) good waterproof effect. On one hand, the sealing adhesive layer 131 is sealed at the opening of the rubber shell 121 where the connecting end 1101 is arranged, so that the whole waterproof interface 10 is sealed, and external liquid cannot enter the electronic device through the sealing adhesive layer 131; on the other hand, set up waterproof circle 132 on the surface of rubber shell 121, when waterproof interface 10 assembles in electronic equipment, waterproof circle 132 can be inconsistent with the equipment casing for seamless between waterproof circle 132 and the equipment casing, inside external liquid can't get into electronic equipment through the gap infiltration between waterproof interface 10 and the equipment casing, waterproof grade can reach IPX7 level, avoided the inside circuit board of electronic equipment or other components and parts condition such as short circuit to appear, help prolonging electronic equipment's life.

(2) Through modes such as setting up fixed column 1213 and support 122 for when waterproof interface 10 is connected with the circuit board, not only can fix a position fast, connect more firmly moreover.

The present embodiment also aims to provide an electronic device, which includes the waterproof interface 10.

In an optional embodiment, the electronic device further comprises a device housing and a circuit board, wherein the circuit board is arranged in the device housing; the waterproof interface is arranged in the interface through hole and is electrically connected with the circuit board, so that the electronic equipment can be ensured to be subjected to data transmission with other equipment or be charged through an external power supply through the waterproof interface.

The specific type of the electronic device may be any device provided with the waterproof interface 10, for example, a mobile phone, in which case the waterproof interface 10 is a mobile phone interface. Of course, the electronic device may also be of other types, such as a tablet computer, a bluetooth headset, a bluetooth sound box, a bracelet, a digital camera, a digital video camera, an electronic cigarette, an intercom, and other types of consumer electronics, and the like, without limitation.

The above description is only exemplary of the present invention and should not be taken as limiting the scope of the present invention, as any modifications, equivalents, improvements and the like made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (9)

1. A waterproof interface, comprising a terminal assembly, a housing assembly, and a seal assembly;

the terminal assembly comprises a main body and a metal shell, wherein the main body is arranged in the metal shell and is provided with a terminal unit, and a connecting end of the terminal unit extends out of the metal shell; the terminal unit comprises a plurality of connecting terminals penetrating through the main body, one ends of the connecting terminals form the connecting ends, the other ends of the connecting terminals are arranged in two rows, the two rows of connecting terminals are subjected to plastic package through first plastic package parts respectively, the end parts of the two rows of connecting terminals are subjected to plastic package through second plastic package parts, and the second plastic package parts are connected with the main body;

the shell assembly comprises a rubber shell and a bracket, the terminal assembly is arranged in the rubber shell, the connecting end of the terminal unit extends to the outside of the rubber shell, the bracket is sleeved on the surface of the rubber shell, and the end part of the bracket extends to the outside of the rubber shell;

the sealing assembly comprises a sealing adhesive layer, and the sealing adhesive layer is arranged at the opening of the connecting end of the rubber shell.

2. The waterproof interface of claim 1, wherein said connection terminals are 16 in number.

3. The watertight interface of claim 2, wherein the terminal unit further comprises a reinforcing sheet disposed between two rows of the connection terminals.

4. The waterproof interface of claim 1, wherein the bracket is provided with a clamping hole, and the side wall of the rubber shell is provided with a buckle which is clamped in the clamping hole.

5. The waterproof interface of claim 1, wherein a first through groove is formed on a side wall of the rubber housing, and the connecting end of the connecting terminal extends out of the rubber housing from the first through groove; the quantity of first logical groove with the quantity of connecting terminal suits, every in the first logical groove the link quantity of connecting terminal is 1 ~ 2.

6. The waterproof interface of claim 1, wherein said rubber housing further comprises at least two positioning posts.

7. The waterproof interface of claim 1, wherein said sealant layer is encapsulated by dispensing.

8. The waterproof interface of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the sealing assembly further comprises a waterproof ring, the waterproof ring is disposed at an end of the rubber housing away from the connecting end of the terminal unit, and the waterproof ring is sleeved on a surface of the metal housing.

9. An electronic device comprising the waterproof interface according to any one of claims 1 to 8.