Industrial bus gateway convenient to install

The design of terminal components and limit components solves the problem of confusing industrial bus gateway connection lines, enables convenient installation and flexible disassembly, and extends the service life of the equipment through heat dissipation holes.

CN223348688UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-161024 INTELLIGENT TECH (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422542144.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-21
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-21

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Technical Problem

The existing industrial bus gateway connection cables are easily confused when installed, making subsequent connection cables difficult to install.

Method used

A terminal assembly is designed, including a terminal block, an insert block and a limit assembly. The connecting wires are first neatly installed on the terminal block, then inserted into the slot, and fixed with the limit assembly to ensure orderly installation of the connecting wires.

Benefits of technology

The connecting wires can be installed and removed easily and flexibly, which improves the installation efficiency and prolongs the service life of the equipment through the heat dissipation holes.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an industrial bus gateway convenient to install, which comprises a gateway unit, a wiring unit is arranged on the back surface of the gateway unit, the gateway unit comprises a box body, a signal receiver and a plurality of network sockets, the signal receiver is fixedly connected on the back surface of the box body, the plurality of network sockets are arranged on the back surface of the box body, and the wiring unit is arranged on the back surface of the box body. The wiring unit comprises a plurality of slots and a plurality of wiring end assemblies, the slots are formed in the back surface of the box body, and part of components of the wiring end assemblies are movably inserted into the slots. Compared with the prior art, the industrial bus gateway has the beneficial effects that by arranging the wiring end assembly, a worker can neatly and orderly install connecting wires on the wiring seat from the outside, and then insert the wiring seat with the installed connecting wires into the slot through the insertion block, so that the industrial bus gateway is more convenient to install, and by arranging the heat dissipation holes, the heat dissipation efficiency is improved. The heat of the industrial bus gateway is timely dissipated during operation, and the service life of the industrial bus gateway is prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an industrial bus gateway, in particular to an industrial bus gateway that is easy to install, and belongs to the technical field of industrial bus gateways. Background Art

[0002] Industrial bus gateway, also known as network connector or protocol converter, is a network connector commonly used in industrial projects. It plays a connecting role, configuring the cloud platform upward and connecting industrial equipment downward to realize the uploading and downloading of information. It is used between two systems or products with different communication protocols, data formats or languages, or between products and cloud platforms. Simply put, the industrial gateway is an industrial communication translator. The gateway is responsible for integrating and collecting field data and centrally aggregating it into the industrial gateway. The industrial gateway organizes and analyzes this information and records it in the control panel, thereby realizing remote control, remote upgrade, remote communication, real-time monitoring, etc. of industrial equipment.

[0003] Since the industrial bus gateway connects to multiple industrial devices at the same time, it has many network cables and connecting cables. The installation of connecting cables is part of the installation of the industrial bus gateway. The existing installation of the connecting cables of some industrial bus gateways is to directly insert the connecting cables into the slots and then tighten the bolts on the top of the slots to fix them. This connection method easily leads to confusion of the connecting cables, making the subsequent installation of the connecting cables easily blocked by the messy connecting cables and difficult to install. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an industrial bus gateway that is easy to install in order to solve the above problems, thereby solving the problem that some existing industrial bus gateways have confusing wiring connections, which makes subsequent connection lines difficult to install.

[0005] The utility model achieves the above-mentioned purpose through the following technical solutions: an industrial bus gateway that is easy to install, including a gateway unit, a wiring unit is arranged on the back of the gateway unit, the gateway unit includes a box, a signal receiver and multiple network sockets, the signal receiver is fixedly connected to the back of the box, and the multiple network sockets are opened on the back of the box, the wiring unit includes multiple slots and multiple terminal assemblies, the multiple slots are opened on the back of the box, and some components of the terminal assemblies are movably plugged into the slots.

[0006] Preferably, the terminal assembly includes a terminal block, a plurality of plug-in blocks and a plurality of limit assemblies, the terminal block is arranged on the outside of the slot, one end of the plug-in block is fixedly connected to one side of the terminal block, and the other end is movably inserted into the slot, and the limit assembly is movably arranged on the top of the plug-in block.

[0007] Preferably, the gateway unit also includes a heat dissipation hole, a knob, a card slot, an indicator light and a nameplate. The heat dissipation hole is arranged on one side of the box, the knob is arranged on the other side of the box, the card slot is opened on the other side of the box, the indicator light is arranged next to the signal receiver, and the nameplate is arranged on the top of the box.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of wiring ports are provided on one side of the wiring seat.

[0009] Preferably, a cylindrical groove is provided at the end of the insert block close to the slot, and a limiting groove is provided at the top of the insert block.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting assembly includes a limiting block and multiple springs, the limiting block is movably arranged in the limiting slot, and the limiting block is fixed against the inside of the slot, one end of the multiple springs is fixedly connected to the limiting block, and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting slot.

[0011] Preferably, the terminal assembly further comprises a fastening bolt, which is threadedly connected in the terminal block, and the bottom end of the fastening bolt is movably arranged at the inner end position of the terminal port.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by providing a terminal assembly, the staff can first install the connecting wires neatly and orderly on the terminal block outside, and then insert the terminal block with the connecting wires installed into the slot through the plug-in block, making the installation of the industrial bus gateway more convenient; through the limit assembly, the plug-in block is movably connected in the slot, which is convenient for installation and removal, making the installation of the connecting wire more flexible; by providing a heat dissipation hole, the industrial bus gateway can dissipate heat in time during operation, thereby extending the service life of the industrial bus gateway. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a side structural diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the terminal assembly of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the insert block and the limit assembly of the utility model.

[0017] In the figure: 1. Gateway unit; 11. Box; 12. Heat dissipation hole; 13. Signal receiver; 14. Network socket; 15. Knob; 16. Card slot; 17. Indicator light; 18. Nameplate; 2. Wiring unit; 21. Slot; 22. Terminal assembly; 221. Wiring seat; 2211. Wiring port; 222. Insert block; 2221. Cylindrical groove; 2222. Limiting groove; 223. Limiting assembly; 2231. Limiting block; 2232. Spring; 224. Fastening bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] The utility model embodiment discloses an industrial bus gateway which is easy to install. Figure 1-3 As shown, it includes a gateway unit 1, a wiring unit 2 is arranged on the back of the gateway unit 1, the gateway unit 1 includes a box 11, a signal receiver 13 and a plurality of network sockets 14, the signal receiver 13 is fixedly connected to the back of the box 11, and the plurality of network sockets 14 are opened on the back of the box 11, the wiring unit 2 includes a plurality of slots 21 and a plurality of terminal assemblies 22, the plurality of slots 21 are opened on the back of the box 11, and some components of the terminal assembly 22 are movably inserted in the slots 21.

[0020] Specifically disclosed, the terminal assembly 22 includes a terminal block 221, a plurality of plug-in blocks 222 and a plurality of limiting assemblies 223. The terminal block 221 is arranged on the outside of the slot 21, one end of the plug-in block 222 is fixedly connected to one side of the terminal block 221, and the other end is movably inserted into the slot 21. The terminal block 221 with the connecting wire installed is inserted into the slot 21 through the plug-in block 222, which makes the installation of the connecting wire convenient. The limiting assembly 223 is movably arranged on the top of the plug-in block 222. Through the limiting assembly 223, the plug-in block 222 is movably connected to the slot 21, which is convenient for installation and disassembly, making the installation of the connecting wire more flexible.

[0021] Furthermore, the gateway unit 1 also includes a heat dissipation hole 12, a knob 15, a card slot 16, an indicator light 17 and a nameplate 18. The heat dissipation hole 12 is arranged on one side of the box 11. By setting the heat dissipation hole 12, the industrial bus gateway can dissipate heat in time during operation, thereby extending the service life of the industrial bus gateway. The knob 15 is arranged on the other side of the box 11, and the card slot 16 is opened on the other side of the box 11. The data to be collected is recorded by inserting a storage card into the card slot 16. The indicator light 17 is arranged next to the signal receiver 13. The operating status of the industrial bus gateway can be judged by the condition of the indicator light 17. The nameplate 18 is arranged on the top of the box 11.

[0022] Furthermore, a plurality of wiring ports 2211 are provided on one side of the wiring seat 221 , which can simultaneously connect a plurality of connecting wires and then fix them together.

[0023] Furthermore, a cylindrical groove 2221 is provided at the end of the plug block 222 close to the slot 21, and a limiting groove 2222 is provided on the top of the plug block 222. A metal rod is provided in the slot 21, and the metal rod is inserted into the cylindrical groove 2221. One end of the metal rod is connected to the connecting wire head through the metal component inside the terminal block.

[0024] Furthermore, the limiting assembly 223 includes a limiting block 2231 and multiple springs 2232. The limiting block 2231 is movably set in the limiting slot 2222, and the limiting block 2231 is fixed against the inside of the slot 21. One end of the multiple springs 2232 is fixedly connected to the limiting block 2231, and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting slot 2222. When the insert block 222 is inserted into the slot 21, the limiting block 2231 is against the inside of the slot 21 to achieve a reinforcement effect.

[0025] Furthermore, the terminal assembly 22 also includes a fastening bolt 224, which is threadedly connected to the terminal seat 221, and the bottom end of the fastening bolt 224 is movably set at the inner end position of the terminal port 2211. By tightening the fastening bolt 224, the end of the fastening bolt 224 is fixed to the connecting wire head.

[0026] Working principle: First, insert multiple connecting wires into the corresponding wiring ports 2211, tighten the fastening bolts 224 to fix the connecting wires in the wiring port 2211, then align the plug block 222 on one side of the wiring seat 221 with the slot 21 and insert it into the slot 21. A metal rod is provided in the slot 21, and the metal rod is inserted into the cylindrical groove 2221. The limit block 2231 is against the top of the slot 21 until the plug block 222 is fixedly connected to the slot 21, completing the installation of the connecting wire, making the installation of the connecting wire faster and more convenient.

[0027] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An industrial bus gateway that is easy to install, comprising a gateway unit (1), characterized in that: The gateway unit (1) is provided with a wiring unit (2) on the back side. The gateway unit (1) comprises a box (11), a signal receiver (13) and a plurality of network sockets (14). The signal receiver (13) is fixedly connected to the back side of the box (11), and the plurality of network sockets (14) are provided on the back side of the box (11). The wiring unit (2) includes a plurality of slots (21) and a plurality of terminal assemblies (22), wherein the plurality of slots (21) are provided on the back of the box (11), and some components of the terminal assemblies (22) are movably inserted into the slots (21); The terminal assembly (22) comprises a terminal block (221), a plurality of plug-in blocks (222) and a plurality of position limiting assemblies (223), wherein the terminal block (221) is arranged outside the slot (21), one end of the plug-in block (222) is fixedly connected to one side of the terminal block (221), and the other end is movably plugged into the slot (21), and the position limiting assembly (223) is movably arranged on the top of the plug-in block (222).

2. The industrial bus gateway that is easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gateway unit (1) further comprises a heat dissipation hole (12), a knob (15), a card slot (16), an indicator light (17) and a nameplate (18), wherein the heat dissipation hole (12) is arranged on one side of the box body (11), the knob (15) is arranged on the other side of the box body (11), the card slot (16) is opened on the other side of the box body (11), the indicator light (17) is arranged next to the signal receiver (13), and the nameplate (18) is arranged on the top of the box body (11).

3. The industrial bus gateway that is easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of wiring ports (2211) are provided on one side of the wiring seat (221).

4. The industrial bus gateway that is easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insert block (222) is provided with a cylindrical groove (2221) at the end close to the slot (21), and a limiting groove (2222) is provided at the top of the insert block (222).

5. The industrial bus gateway that is easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting assembly (223) comprises a limiting block (2231) and a plurality of springs (2232); the limiting block (2231) is movably arranged in the limiting slot (2222), and the limiting block (2231) is fixed against the inside of the slot (21); one end of the plurality of springs (2232) is fixedly connected to the limiting block (2231), and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting slot (2222).

6. The industrial bus gateway that is easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal assembly (22) further comprises a fastening bolt (224), wherein the fastening bolt (224) is threadedly connected in the terminal seat (221), and the bottom end of the fastening bolt (224) is movably arranged at the inner end position of the terminal opening (2211).