TWI422903B - Waterproof housing and liquid crystal display apparatus - Google Patents

Description

Waterproof case and liquid crystal display device

The present invention relates to a casing and a display device, and more particularly to a waterproof casing and a liquid crystal display (LCD) device.

With the development of flat panel display (FPD) device technology, liquid crystal display devices have gradually replaced the traditional cathode ray tube (CRT) display due to their superior characteristics such as thin size, low power consumption and no radiation. Devices and applications to a wide range of electronic products.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a conventional liquid crystal display device 1 includes a casing 11 , a driving circuit board 12 , and a liquid crystal display panel 13 . The housing 11 includes a body 111 and a button 112. The body 111 has an opening 1111. The button 112 is disposed on the opening 1111 and electrically connected to the driving circuit board 12 to control the liquid crystal display panel 13. The circuit board 12 and the liquid crystal display panel 13 are housed in the body 111.

However, if the liquid is sprayed onto the liquid crystal display device 1, the liquid may flow into the body 111 through the gap between the opening 1111 and the button 112, resulting in damage of the driving circuit board 12, the liquid crystal display panel 13, or other electronic components. Reduce product reliability and service life.

Therefore, how to provide a waterproof case and a liquid crystal display device capable of preventing liquid from damaging the electronic components in the body through the gap between the opening and the button to ensure reliability and service life is one of the current important issues.

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a waterproof case and a liquid crystal display device capable of preventing liquid from damaging the electronic components in the body through a gap between the opening and the button to ensure reliability and service life.

In order to achieve the above object, a waterproof housing according to the present invention comprises a body, at least one button and at least one first stop. The system has at least one opening; the button system is disposed on the opening; the first blocking portion is disposed on the periphery of the button.

To achieve the above object, a liquid crystal display device according to the present invention comprises a waterproof case and a liquid crystal display panel. The waterproof casing comprises a body, at least one button and at least one first blocking portion, the body has at least one opening, the button is disposed on the opening, the first blocking portion is disposed on the periphery of the button; and the liquid crystal display panel is placed Ontology.

According to the above, the waterproof case and the liquid crystal display device according to the present invention can block the flow of the liquid to the present when the liquid is splashed to the periphery of the button by the first stop portion which is disposed on the periphery of the button. The liquid crystal display panel or other electronic components in the body prevent liquid damage to the liquid crystal display panel or other electronic components, ensuring the reliability and service life of the liquid crystal display device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a waterproof case and a liquid crystal display device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same elements will be described with the same reference numerals.

First preferred embodiment

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , a waterproof housing 2 according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a body 21 , at least one button 22 , and at least one first stop 23 . The main body 21 has at least one opening 211, the button 22 is disposed on the opening 211, and the first blocking portion 23 is looped on the periphery of the button 22. The shape and size of the opening 211 can be adjusted according to the shape and size of the button 22; in the embodiment, the shape of the opening 211 is circular, and the size of the opening 211 is slightly larger than the size of the button 22. In addition, the shape of the first blocking portion 23 may have different designs according to actual conditions; in the present embodiment, the first blocking portion 23 is annular. At this time, when the liquid is splashed on the periphery of the button 22, the first stopper 23 blocks the liquid flowing in through the gap between the button 22 and the opening 211, thereby preventing the liquid from damaging the electronic components inside the body 21. The waterproof casing 2 further includes a guiding groove 24 adjacent to the first blocking portion 23 for guiding the inflowing liquid away from the internal electronic components.

Referring to FIG. 4, the waterproof casing 2 further includes at least one water guiding port 25 which is passed through the first blocking portion 23; in the embodiment, the guiding groove 24 can communicate with the water guiding port 25. In addition, the shape of the guiding groove 24 and the water guiding port 25 may have different designs according to actual conditions. For example, the shape of the guiding groove 24 is an annular groove, and the shape of the water guiding port 25 is a rectangular opening or an opening. At this time, the guiding groove 24 can drain the liquid adjacent to the first blocking portion 23 via the water guiding port 25, thereby preventing the liquid from damaging the electronic components inside the body 21.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 again, the waterproof casing 2 further includes at least one drainage portion 26 connected to the water conduit 25, and the shape of the drainage portion 26 may have different designs according to actual conditions, such as a drainage portion. The shape of the 26 is a rectangular opening or opening for discharging the liquid guided by the water conduit 25 out of the waterproof casing 2.

Referring to FIG. 5, the waterproof casing 2 further includes a water guiding structure 27 that communicates with the drainage portion 26 and the water guiding port 25. The shape of the water guiding structure 27 can be differently designed according to actual conditions, for example, the water guiding structure 27 It may be a plane or a guide groove, and the shape of the plane may be a curved surface, a beveled surface or a curved surface (as shown in FIG. 5), and the shape of the guide groove may be a rectangle or an arc. At this time, the liquid guided by the water conduit 25 is first discharged through the water guiding structure 27 and then discharged out of the waterproof casing 2 via the drain portion 26.

The waterproof casing 2 further includes at least one second blocking portion 28 corresponding to the first blocking portion 23 and disposed on the periphery of the button 22. In the present embodiment, the first blocking portion 23 is integrally formed with the button 22, and the second blocking portion 28 is integrally formed with the body 21. The second blocking portion 28 can directly block the liquid at the periphery of the button 22, so that the liquid does not easily flow into the interior of the body 21 by the gap between the button 22 and the opening 211, thereby preventing the liquid from damaging the electronic components inside the body 21.

Referring to FIG. 6 , in addition, the waterproof casing 2 further includes at least one water guiding port 25 ′, which is disposed through the second blocking portion 28 , wherein the shape of the water guiding port 25 ′ can be different according to actual conditions. For example, the shape of the water guiding port 25' is a rectangular notch. At this time, the water guiding port 25' can guide the liquid around the periphery of the second blocking portion 28 to other places.

The waterproof casing 2 may further include at least one drainage portion 26' that communicates with the water conduit 25'. The shape of the drainage portion 26' may have different designs according to actual conditions, for example, the shape of the drainage portion 26' is concave. Slot, at this time, drainage The portion 26' can exclude the liquid that is circulated by the water conduit 25'.

Moreover, the waterproof casing 2 may further include a water guiding structure 27' that communicates with the drainage portion 26' and the water guiding port 25'. The shape of the water guiding structure 27' may have different designs according to actual conditions, such as the water guiding structure 27'. The shape can be an annular groove. At this time, the liquid guided by the water conduit 25' is first removed through the water guiding structure 27' and then through the drain portion 26'.

In addition, the waterproof case 2 can be applied to an electronic device, and the electronic device can be a flat display device such as, but not limited to, a liquid crystal display (LCD) device.

Second preferred embodiment

Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , a waterproof housing 2 ′ according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a body 21 , at least one button 22 , and at least one first blocking portion 23 ′. The body 21 has at least one opening 211, the button 22 is disposed on the opening 211, and the first blocking portion 23' is looped on the periphery of the button 22. The waterproof casing 2 further includes at least one second blocking portion 28' disposed corresponding to the first blocking portion 23' and disposed at a periphery of the button 22. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the second blocking portion 28' is integrally formed with the body 21, and the second blocking portion 28' is annularly disposed on the periphery of the opening 211. The first blocking portion 23 'The system is integrally formed with the button 22.

Since the waterproof casing 2' has a second blocking portion 28' disposed on the periphery of the button 22, when the liquid is splashed to the periphery of the button 22, the second blocking portion 28' can directly block the liquid at the periphery of the button 22, causing the liquid to be liquid. It is not easy to flow into the interior of the body 21 by the gap between the button 22 and the opening 211, thereby preventing the liquid from damaging the electronic components inside the body 21; and also because the waterproof case 2' has the first block corresponding to the second stop 28'. Portion 23', when liquid splashes to the periphery of button 22 At this time, the first stopper portion 23' blocks the liquid flowing in through the gap between the button 22 and the opening 211, thereby preventing the liquid from damaging the electronic component inside the body 21.

Third preferred embodiment

Referring to FIG. 9, a liquid crystal display device 3 according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a waterproof case 2 and a liquid crystal display panel 31. The waterproof case 2 includes a body 21, at least one button 22, and at least one first stop 23. The waterproof casing 2 has been described in detail in the first preferred embodiment, and is not described herein.

The liquid crystal display device 3 further includes a driving circuit board 32 that is disposed in the body 21, wherein the button 22 is electrically connected to the driving circuit board 32 to subsequently turn on the liquid crystal display panel 31.

Since the waterproof case 2 has the first stop portion 23 which is disposed on the periphery of the button 22, when the liquid is splashed to the periphery of the button 22, the first stop portion 23 blocks the liquid flowing in through the gap between the button 22 and the opening 211. Further, it is possible to prevent the liquid from damaging the liquid crystal display panel 31, the driving circuit board 32, or other electronic components inside the body 21.

The liquid crystal display device 3 further includes a backlight module (not shown), which provides a light source required for the liquid crystal display panel 31 to be displayed, and is not described herein.

Fourth preferred embodiment

Referring to FIG. 10, a liquid crystal display device 3' according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a waterproof case 2' and a liquid crystal display panel 31. The waterproof case 2' includes a body 21, at least one button 22, and At least one first stop 23'. The waterproof case 2' has been described in detail in the second preferred embodiment, and details are not described herein.

Since the waterproof casing 2' has a first blocking portion 23' disposed on the periphery of the button 22, when the liquid is splashed to the periphery of the button 22, the first blocking portion 23' can directly block the liquid at the periphery of the button 22, causing the liquid to be liquid. It is difficult to flow into the inside of the body 21 by the gap between the button 22 and the opening 211, and it is possible to prevent the liquid crystal display panel 31, the driving circuit board 32 or other electronic components inside the body 21 from being damaged by the liquid.

In summary, the waterproof case and the liquid crystal display device according to the present invention can block the flow of liquid to the present when the liquid is splashed to the periphery of the button by the first stop portion which is disposed on the periphery of the button. The liquid crystal display panel or other electronic components in the body prevent liquid damage to the liquid crystal display panel or other electronic components, ensuring the reliability and service life of the liquid crystal display device.

The above is intended to be illustrative only and not limiting. Any equivalent modifications or alterations to the spirit and scope of the invention are intended to be included in the scope of the appended claims.

1‧‧‧Liquid crystal display device

11‧‧‧Shell

111‧‧‧Ontology

Opening 1111‧‧

112‧‧‧ button

12‧‧‧Drive Circuit Board

13‧‧‧LCD panel

2, 2'‧‧‧ waterproof case

21‧‧‧ body

211‧‧‧ openings

22‧‧‧ buttons

23, 23' ‧ ‧ first stop

24‧‧‧Guide

25, 25' ‧ ‧ water inlet

26, 26'‧‧‧Drainage Department

27, 27'‧‧‧Water conducting structure

28, 28'‧‧‧ second stop

3, 3'‧‧‧ liquid crystal display device

31‧‧‧LCD panel

32‧‧‧Drive Circuit Board

1 is a schematic view of a conventional liquid crystal display device; FIG. 2 to FIG. 6 are schematic views of a waterproof case according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIGS. 7 and 8 are diagrams showing a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram of a waterproof case; FIG. 9 is a liquid crystal display device according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a liquid crystal display device according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

2. . . Waterproof case

twenty one. . . Ontology

211. . . Opening

twenty two. . . button

twenty three. . . First stop

twenty four. . . Guide slot

26. . . Drainage department

Claims (9)

A waterproof casing includes: a body having at least one opening; at least one button passing through and disposed in the opening of the body; at least one first blocking portion disposed on the button, and the ring The at least one second blocking portion is disposed corresponding to the first blocking portion and is disposed at an edge of the opening; at least one first water guiding port is disposed through the first blocking portion; And the at least one second water conduit is configured to pass through the second blocking portion; wherein the first blocking portion is integrally formed with the button system, and the second blocking portion is integrally formed with the system. The waterproof casing of claim 1, further comprising: a guiding slot adjacent to the first blocking portion. The waterproof casing of claim 1, wherein the body further comprises: at least one first drainage portion, the first drainage portion is in communication with the first water conduit; and at least a second drainage portion, The second drain portion is in communication with the second water conduit. The waterproof casing of claim 3, further comprising: a first water guiding structure connecting the first drain portion and the first water guiding port; and a second water guiding structure connecting the second drain Department and the second Water guide. The waterproof case described in claim 1 is applied to a liquid crystal display (LCD) device. A liquid crystal display device comprising: a waterproof casing comprising a body, at least one button, at least one first blocking portion, at least one second blocking portion, at least one first water guiding port and at least one second water guiding port, The body has at least one opening, the button is passed through and disposed in the opening of the body, the first blocking portion is disposed on the button and is disposed at an edge of the button, and the second blocking portion is coupled to the first portion a second blocking portion is disposed integrally with the system, and the second water guiding portion is formed integrally with the system, the first water guiding port is disposed through the first blocking portion, and the second water guiding port is disposed through the second a blocking portion; and a liquid crystal display panel, the system is disposed on the body. The liquid crystal display device of claim 6, wherein the waterproof casing further comprises: a guiding groove disposed adjacent to the first blocking portion. The liquid crystal display device of claim 6, wherein the body further comprises: at least one first drain portion, the first drain portion is in communication with the first water conduit; and at least a second drain portion, The second drain portion is in communication with the second water conduit. The liquid crystal display device of claim 8, wherein the waterproof case further comprises: a first water guiding structure connecting the first drain portion and the first water guiding port; and a second water guiding structure connecting the second drain portion and the second water guiding port.