router

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of communication technology and discloses a router. The router includes a housing, a control circuit board, an indicator light, and a reflector. The housing includes a top shell, a middle frame, and a bottom shell connected in sequence; the top shell has a first cavity at the end facing the middle frame, and the bottom shell has a second cavity at the end facing the middle frame. The middle frame is a light-transmitting element, covering the openings of the first and second cavities respectively. The control circuit board is housed in the first cavity, and the indicator light is mounted on the side of the control circuit board facing the middle frame; the reflector is mounted on the side of the middle frame away from the indicator light and located below the indicator light, for diffuse reflection of the light emitted by the indicator light. This router can reduce the amount of light entering the cavity between the middle frame and the bottom shell by diffuse reflection of light passing through the middle frame through the reflector; the diffuse reflection characteristic allows the light to re-enter the interior of the middle frame and diffuse and propagate within the middle frame. Therefore, the light display area of ​​the middle frame of this router is larger than that of current routers.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to the field of communication technology, and more particularly to a router. [Background Technology]

[0002] A router is a hardware device that connects two or more networks, acting as a gateway between them. It's a dedicated, intelligent network device that reads the address in each data packet and determines how to transmit it. With the continuous advancement of technology, routers have become a primary network access device in people's homes.

[0003] A router typically includes a housing, a control circuit board, and indicator lights. Currently, some routers have a housing consisting of a top shell, a middle frame, and a bottom shell, with the top and bottom shells located on opposite sides of the middle frame. The control circuit board is mounted on the middle frame, and the indicator lights are mounted on and electrically connected to the control circuit board. The middle frame is a light-transmitting component, allowing the light emitted by the indicator lights to pass through its edges and reach the outside world for the user to observe.

[0004] In the process of realizing the present invention, the inventors of the present invention discovered that: part of the light emitted by the indicator light in the above router passes through the middle frame and enters the cavity between the middle frame and the bottom shell, instead of being emitted from the edge of the middle frame to the outside, thus causing the light display area of ​​the middle frame to be small. [Summary of the Invention]

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a router to solve the technical problem of the small display area of ​​the frame in traditional routers.

[0006] The technical solutions adopted by the embodiments of the present invention to solve their technical problems are as follows:

[0007] A router includes:

[0008] The housing includes a top shell, a middle frame, and a bottom shell connected in sequence. The top shell has a first cavity at one end facing the middle frame, and the bottom shell has a second cavity at one end facing the middle frame. The middle frame covers the openings of the first cavity and the second cavity, respectively. The middle frame is a light-transmitting component.

[0009] The control circuit board is housed in the first cavity;

[0010] Indicator lights are mounted on the side of the control circuit board facing the middle frame; and

[0011] A reflector is installed on the side of the middle frame away from the indicator light and located below the indicator light. The reflector is used to diffusely reflect the light emitted by the indicator light.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above solution, the middle frame protrudes towards the indicator light at the position corresponding to the indicator light to form a light guide portion.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above solution, the reflective element is a white, opaque sheet.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above solution, the top shell includes:

[0015] The upper shell includes an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder, and a first connecting wall. The inner cylinder is housed within the outer cylinder. The first connecting wall extends from the top of the outer cylinder to the top of the inner cylinder and is annular. The first connecting wall is recessed relative to the outer cylinder.

[0016] Top cover, which covers the top of the inner cylinder;

[0017] The router also includes an antenna board housed within the inner cylinder, and a control circuit board mounted on the middle frame. The antenna board is connected to the control circuit board.

[0018] As a further improvement to the above solution, the inner cylinder has a slot extending from the top to the bottom on its side wall, and the antenna plate is installed in the slot.

[0019] As a further improvement to the above solution, it also includes an elastic buckle fixed to the top shell, the elastic buckle extending into the slot;

[0020] The antenna plate is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole that is adapted to the elastic buckle, and the elastic buckle is snapped into the antenna plate through the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0021] As a further improvement to the above solution, the first connecting wall is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes, which are spaced apart around the inner cylinder.

[0022] As a further improvement to the above solution, the top cover includes:

[0023] The cover, which covers the inner cylinder and has a gap between itself and the first connecting wall; and

[0024] An annular connecting piece extends from the cover towards the inner cylinder and is snapped and fixed to the inner cylinder.

[0025] As a further improvement to the above solution, the connecting piece is provided with a heat dissipation groove that connects the inner cylinder to the external environment.

[0026] As a further improvement to the above solution, the top cover also includes a reinforcing rib extending inward from the cover or the connecting piece, the reinforcing rib abutting against the antenna plate.

[0027] As a further improvement to the above solution, a heat sink is also included, which is mounted on the control circuit board. The side of the heat sink facing the control circuit board has at least two mutually isolated receiving slots, which are used to accommodate electronic devices.

[0028] As a further improvement to the above solution, it also includes a wave-absorbing material disposed at the edge of the receiving groove.

[0029] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0030] The router provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a housing, a control circuit board, an indicator light, and a reflector. The housing comprises a top shell, a middle frame, and a bottom shell connected in sequence. A first cavity is located at the end of the top shell facing the middle frame, and a second cavity is located at the end of the bottom shell facing the middle frame. The middle frame is a light-transmitting element that covers the openings of the first and second cavities, respectively. The control circuit board is housed in the first cavity, and the indicator light is mounted on the side of the control circuit board facing the middle frame. The reflector is mounted on the side of the middle frame away from the indicator light and located below the indicator light; it is used to diffusely reflect the light emitted by the indicator light.

[0031] Compared to current routers, the router provided in this embodiment of the invention further includes a reflector installed on the side of the mid-frame away from the indicator light. This reflector diffusely reflects light passing through the mid-frame, thereby reducing the amount of light entering the cavity between the mid-frame and the bottom shell. Simultaneously, the diffuse reflection characteristic allows light to re-enter the interior of the mid-frame and spread within it. Therefore, the illuminated area of ​​the mid-frame of the router provided in this embodiment of the invention is larger than the illuminated area of ​​routers currently on the market. [Attached Image Description]

[0032] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0033] Figure 1 A perspective view of a router provided according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A breakdown diagram of a router in China;

[0035] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the upper and middle shell from one direction;

[0036] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the upper and middle shell from another direction;

[0037] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the top cover from one direction;

[0038] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the top cover from another direction;

[0039] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A 3D diagram showing the top surface of the middle frame facing upwards;

[0040] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A 3D diagram showing the bottom surface of the middle frame facing upwards;

[0041] Figure 9 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the relationship between the bottom shell and the speaker;

[0042] Figure 10 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the middle and bottom shell from one direction;

[0043] Figure 11 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the control circuit board and heat sink from one direction;

[0044] Figure 12 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the control circuit board and heat sink from another direction.

[0045] In the picture:

[0046] 1. Router;

[0047] 100. Housing; 101. First cavity; 102. Second cavity; 103. Mounting cavity; 104. Sound outlet; 1031. Mounting groove; 110. Top shell; 120. Middle frame; 130. Bottom shell; 140. Positioning module; 111. Upper shell; 112. Top cover; 1111. Outer cylinder; 1112. Inner cylinder; 1113. First connecting wall; 11121. Bottom wall; 11122. Side wall; 11123. Extension; 11124. Slot; 11125. 11131, Elastic buckle; 1121, Heat dissipation hole; 1122, Cover; 1121, Connecting piece; 11211, Heat dissipation hole; 11221, Heat dissipation groove; 121, First connecting part; 122, Second connecting part; 123, Bottom groove; 124, Through groove; 125, Through groove; 126, Light guide part; 131, Base wall; 132, Second connecting wall; 133, Enclosure wall; 134, Mounting wall; 135, Inverted buckle; 1331, Inverted buckle; 141, Positioning protrusion; 142, Positioning groove;

[0048] 200. Control circuit board; 201. Mating notch; 210. Heat sink; 211. Receiving groove; 212. Wave-absorbing material;

[0049] 300. Antenna board; 301. Clip hole;

[0050] 400. Speaker;

[0051] 500. Pressure plate; 510. Main body; 520. Connecting part;

[0052] 600. Support components;

[0053] 700. Indicator lights; 710. Reflectors;

[0054] 800 Clamping assembly; 810 First clamping member; 820 Second clamping member; 830 First insert; 840 Second insert; 811 First buckle; 812 First fixing part; 813 First buckle; 821 Second buckle; 822 Second fixing part; 823 Second buckle; 831 First notch; 841 Second notch.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0055] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to," "attached to," or "mounted to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0056] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0057] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0058] In this specification, "installation" includes fixing or restricting a component or device to a specific position or place by means of welding, screwing, snapping, bonding, etc. The component or device may remain stationary in the specific position or place or may move within a limited range. After the component or device is fixed or restricted to the specific position or place, it may or may not be disassembled. No restrictions are imposed in the embodiments of this invention.

[0059] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 The diagrams show a perspective view and an exploded view of a router 1 provided in one embodiment of the present invention, respectively. The router 1 includes a housing 100, a control circuit board 200, an antenna board 300, a speaker 400, and indicator lights. Figure 1 (Not shown). The control circuit board 200, antenna board 300, speaker 400, and indicator lights are all housed within the housing 100.

[0060] For the aforementioned housing 100, please refer to [further details]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 100 includes a top shell 110, a middle frame 120, and a bottom shell 130 connected sequentially from top to bottom as shown in the figure. Specifically, the top shell 110 and the bottom shell 130 are respectively disposed on both sides of the middle frame 120. The top shell 110 has a bottomless shell structure, with a first cavity at the end facing the middle frame 120, in which the control circuit board 200 is housed. The bottom shell 130 has a topless shell structure, with a second cavity 102 at the end facing the middle frame 120, in which the speaker 400 is housed. One side of the middle frame 120 covers the opening of the first cavity 101, and the other side of the middle frame 120 covers the opening of the second cavity 102, thus separating the first cavity 101 and the second cavity 102. The speaker 400 and the control circuit board 200 are housed in different cavities, which helps reduce signal interference from the magnetic field generated by the speaker 400 to the control circuit board 200. To better understand the specific structure of the housing 100, the structures of the top shell 110, the middle frame 120, and the bottom shell 130 will be described in detail below.

[0061] The top shell 110 specifically includes an upper shell 111 and a top cover 112 located on top of the upper shell 111. First, please refer to the following for details. Figure 3 and Figure 4The diagram shows perspective views of the upper shell 111 from two directions. Combined with other accompanying drawings, the upper shell 111 includes an outer cylinder 1111 and an inner cylinder 1112. The outer cylinder 1111 has a hollow shell structure, its outline gradually expanding from the top to the bottom. Preferably, the overall outline of the outer cylinder 1111 is arc-shaped, which, on the one hand, facilitates cushioning of the router 1 in the event of an accidental drop, preventing damage to the internal electronic components of the router 1; on the other hand, it also enhances the overall visual appeal of the router 1, improving its market competitiveness. The inner cylinder 1112 is entirely housed within the outer cylinder 1111, and has a bottom wall 11121 and side walls 11122 extending from the edge of the bottom wall 11121. The outer cylinder 1111 surrounds the side walls 11122. The inner cylinder 1112 and the first connecting wall 1113 work together to divide the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 1111 into a first cavity 101 near the middle frame 120 and the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 1112 itself. In this embodiment, the bottom wall 11121 is hexagonal in shape, and the inner cylinder 1112 is generally hexagonal prism-shaped. Each corner of the inner cylinder 1112 is used to install the antenna plate 300. In addition, the top shell 110 also includes a first connecting wall 1113 connecting the outer cylinder 1111 and the inner cylinder 1112; the first connecting wall 1113 extends from the top of the outer cylinder 1111 to the top of the inner cylinder 1112 and connects with the inner cylinder 1112, and its whole is a ring-shaped structure that is concave to the outer cylinder 1111. To increase the heat dissipation channel of the router 1 and enhance the heat dissipation effect, a plurality of heat dissipation holes 11131 are provided on the first connecting wall 1113. The plurality of heat dissipation holes 11131 are arranged at intervals around the inner cylinder 1112. Since the cross-section of the heat dissipation hole 11131 is inclined, under the condition of the same horizontal projected area, the heat dissipation hole 11131 in this embodiment has a larger cross-sectional area than the horizontal heat dissipation hole, and the heat dissipation efficiency is higher.

[0062] Next, please refer to the following for details. Figure 5 and Figure 6The diagram shows perspective views of the top cover 112 from two different directions. Combined with other accompanying drawings, the top cover 112 covers the top of the inner cylinder 1112 and includes a cover body 1121 and a connecting piece 1122. The cover body 1121 has an outwardly convex circular plate-like structure, covering the inner cylinder 1112, with a gap between its edge and the aforementioned first connecting wall 1113. The connecting piece 1122 has a hollow annular structure, extending from one end of the cover body 1121 facing the inner cylinder 1112 towards the inner cylinder 1112, and is snapped and fixed to the inner cylinder 1112. In this embodiment, the top of the side wall of the inner cylinder 1112 extends outward to form an extension 11123. The inner cylinder 1112 is connected to the first connecting wall 1113 via the extension 11123. The extension 11123 has a through slot, and the connecting piece 1122 partially abuts against the extension 11123. The connecting piece 1122 has a matching buckle at the position corresponding to the slot. The buckle extends beyond the slot and abuts against the back side of the extension 11123, thereby locking and fixing the top cover 112 to the inner cylinder 1112. To facilitate the dissipation of heat emitted by the antenna board 300, the cover 1121 has multiple heat dissipation holes 11211. Optionally, the multiple heat dissipation holes 11211 are arranged in a predetermined shape to improve the overall visual effect of the router 1. To further improve the heat dissipation of the router, the connecting piece 1122 is also provided with a heat dissipation groove 11221 connecting the inner cylinder 1112 with the external environment; the heat emitted by the antenna plate 300 can escape to the external environment through the heat dissipation groove 11221 and the gap between the cover 1121 and the first connecting wall 1113. Optionally, the connecting piece 1122 is provided with multiple heat dissipation grooves 11221, which are spaced around the inner cylinder 1112 to ensure relatively uniform heat dissipation throughout the inner cylinder 1112.

[0063] For details regarding the aforementioned middle frame 120, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 and Figure 8The diagram shows perspective views of the middle frame 120 with its top and bottom surfaces facing upwards. Combined with other accompanying drawings, the middle frame 120 has a flat, plate-like structure and is fixed to the bottom of the outer cylinder 1111 of the top shell 110. It includes a first connecting portion 121 and a second connecting portion 122. The first connecting portion 121 is adapted to the shape of the inner wall of the outer cylinder 1111; in this embodiment, it is a square plate-like structure. The first connecting portion 121 extends into the first cavity 101, and its sidewall fits against the inner sidewall of the outer cylinder 1111 to prevent the top shell 110 from shrinking and deforming inwards. Preferably, the sidewall of the first connecting portion 121 and the inner sidewall of the top shell 110 have an interference fit, resulting in a mutual resisting force between the sidewall of the first connecting portion 121 and the top shell 110. This prevents the bottom of the top shell 110 from shrinking and deforming, and also strengthens the fastening effect between the middle frame 120 and the top shell 110. The second connecting portion 122 is located on the side of the first connecting portion 121 facing away from the top shell 110. It extends outward from the edge of the first connecting portion 121, and one end of it with the first connecting portion 121 abuts against the top shell 110. Optionally, along the vertical direction shown in the figure, the outline of the outer wall of the second connecting portion 122 smoothly transitions with the outline of the outer wall of the top shell 110, ensuring that the middle frame 120 occupies a small volume while also making the overall shape of the router 1 more aesthetically pleasing. In this embodiment, the middle frame 120 and the top shell 110 are connected by screws; the side of the middle frame 120 facing away from the top shell 110 has countersunk holes at each corner. The head of the screw extends into the countersunk hole and is pressed against the middle frame 120. The screw shank passes through the middle frame 120 and is threadedly connected to the top shell 110, thus fixing the middle frame 120 to the top shell 110. Optionally, the middle frame 120 is fastened to the top shell 110 by four screws, which are distributed at the four corners of the middle frame 120. It is understood that the present invention does not specifically limit the fixing method between the middle frame 120 and the top shell 110. For example, in other embodiments of the present invention, the middle frame 120 and the top shell 110 can also be fixed by snap-fitting, adhesive bonding or other methods.

[0064] For details regarding the aforementioned bottom shell 130, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 9 and Figure 10The diagram shows an exploded view of the base shell 130 and the speaker 400, as well as a perspective view of the base shell 130 from one direction. In conjunction with other figures, the middle frame 120 is recessed at one end facing the base shell 130 to form a bottom groove 123. The base shell 130 at least partially extends into the bottom groove 123 and is fixed to the middle frame 120. Specifically, the base shell 130 includes a base wall 131, a second connecting wall 132, and a surrounding wall 133. The base wall 131 has a plate-like structure. The second connecting wall 132 extends obliquely from the edge of the base wall 131 towards the middle frame 120, with a gradually expanding outline. The surrounding wall 133 extends from the edge of the second connecting wall 132 towards the middle frame 120. The base wall 131, the second connecting wall 132, and the surrounding wall 133 together enclose the aforementioned second cavity 102. The enclosure wall 133 extends into the aforementioned bottom groove 123 and is snapped and fixed to the middle frame 120. Specifically, the end of the enclosure wall 133 away from the base wall 131 is provided with a plurality of barbs 1331, and the middle frame 120 is provided with through grooves 124 at corresponding locations for the barbs 1331 to pass through. Each barb 1331 passes through the corresponding through groove 124 and abuts against the side of the middle frame 120 opposite to the bottom shell 130. It is understood that in other embodiments of the present invention, the bottom shell 130 and the middle frame 120 can also be fixed by snapping, bonding, or other methods. The present invention does not specifically limit the fixing method between the two.

[0065] Furthermore, to facilitate rapid positioning and installation of the bottom shell 130 and the middle frame 120, the housing 100 also includes a positioning module 140. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 7 and Figure 9The positioning module 140 includes a positioning protrusion 141 and a positioning groove 142. In this embodiment, the positioning protrusion 141 is fixed to the side of the bottom shell 130 facing the middle frame 120, and the cross-sectional profile of the positioning protrusion 141 in the direction perpendicular to the bottom shell 130 towards the middle frame 120 is non-circular; correspondingly, the positioning groove 142 is provided in the middle frame 120 and is adapted to the shape of the positioning protrusion 141, and the positioning protrusion 141 is inserted into the positioning groove 142. Optionally, the positioning protrusion 141 includes a column and a plate-like structure extending outward from the outer wall of the column; correspondingly, the positioning groove 142 includes a cylindrical groove and a waist-shaped groove communicating with the cylindrical groove. Thus, during assembly, the positioning protrusion 141 and the positioning groove 142 cooperate to facilitate the assembly of the bottom shell 130 and the middle frame 120, preventing incorrect assembly by the user or staff. Furthermore, the non-circular cross-section of the positioning protrusion 141 prevents excessive free rotation of the bottom shell 130 and the middle frame 120 after the positioning protrusion 141 is inserted into the positioning groove 142, further facilitating their assembly. Optionally, the positioning groove 142 is a through groove; of course, in other embodiments, the positioning groove 142 can also be a blind groove. In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, the positioning protrusion 141 can also be disposed on the middle frame 120, and correspondingly, the positioning groove 142 is disposed on the bottom shell 130.

[0066] In addition, to increase the heat dissipation channel to improve the heat dissipation effect and facilitate airflow circulation, multiple heat dissipation holes are provided on the bottom wall 11121, middle frame 120 and bottom shell 110 of the inner cylinder 1112. Thus, the router has three heat dissipation paths: First, outside air can escape to the outside through the heat dissipation holes in the bottom shell 130, the middle frame 120, and the heat dissipation holes 11131 on the first connecting wall 1113. Second, outside air can escape to the outside through the heat dissipation holes in the bottom shell 130, the middle frame 120, the heat dissipation holes on the bottom wall of the inner cylinder 1112, the heat dissipation grooves 11221 on the connecting piece 1122, and the gap between the cover 1121 and the first connecting wall 1113. Third, outside air can escape to the outside through the heat dissipation holes in the bottom shell 130, the middle frame 120, the bottom wall of the inner cylinder 1112, and the heat dissipation holes on the cover 1121. These three heat dissipation paths work together to improve the airflow exchange rate and enhance the overall heat dissipation effect of the router 1. Preferably, the heat dissipation holes on the cover 1121 are staggered from the heat dissipation holes on the inner cylinder 1112 to ensure better dust prevention.

[0067] For details regarding the aforementioned control circuit board 200, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 11 and Figure 12 It shows exploded schematic diagrams of the control circuit board 200 and the heat sink from two directions, and also combines... Figure 2The control circuit board 200 is housed in the first cavity 101 and fixed to the middle frame 120. Specifically, the side of the middle frame 120 facing the top shell 110 has a positioning post protruding outward from the countersunk hole to form a positioning post. The control circuit board 200 has a positioning hole adapted to the positioning post, and the positioning post is inserted into the positioning hole. The screw shank passes through the middle frame 120 and the control circuit board 200 in sequence, and is screwed to the top shell 110 to fix the control circuit board 200 between the top shell 110 and the middle frame 120. The control circuit board 200 is the core component of the router 1, and it is electrically connected to the antenna board 300, the speaker 400, and the indicator light, respectively.

[0068] Considering the large amount of heat generated by the control circuit board 200 during operation, the router 1 also includes a heat sink 210 to efficiently dissipate this heat. Specifically, the heat sink 210 is made of metal or other materials with high thermal conductivity and is installed on the side of the control circuit board 200 facing the top shell 110 to dissipate the heat of the control circuit board 200 into the air. In this embodiment, the side of the heat sink 210 facing the control circuit board 200 has at least two mutually isolated receiving slots 211. These receiving slots 211 are used to accommodate some electronic devices, such as processors, to prevent the electronic devices contained in the receiving slots 211 from being interfered with by external signals; for example, from interfering with signals from electronic devices in other receiving slots 211, or from interfering with external electromagnetic signals (such as the antenna board 300). Preferably, the edges of the receiving slots 211 are provided with absorbing material 212 to absorb electromagnetic waves generated by the electronic devices within them, thereby preventing signal interference to other components on the control circuit board or the antenna board 300.

[0069] For the antenna board 300 mentioned above, please refer back to the previous section. Figure 3 and Figure 4In conjunction with other accompanying drawings, it is housed within an inner cylinder 1112 of the top shell 110. Specifically, the side wall 11122 of the inner cylinder 1112 has slots 11124 extending from the top to the bottom, and the antenna plates 300 are mounted in these slots 11124. In this embodiment, there are six slots 11124, which are respectively located at the six corners of the inner cylinder 1112; thus, the distance between each antenna plate 300 can be maximized, thereby minimizing signal interference between the antenna plates 300. Optionally, the above-mentioned six antenna plates 300 include two WiFi antennas, one Zigbee antenna, one Bluetooth antenna, and two omnidirectional antennas; of course, in other embodiments, the number and type of antenna plates 300 can be changed based on this embodiment. It is worth mentioning that the inner cylinder 1112 divides the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 1111 into the first cavity 101 and the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 1112 itself. On the one hand, this facilitates the installation of the antenna plate 300, and on the other hand, it separates the antenna plate 300 and the control circuit board 200 into two different cavities, which can avoid signal interference between the two and reduce heat accumulation.

[0070] Preferably, to prevent the antenna plate 300 from sliding along the slot 11124 and affecting its normal signal transmission, the router 1 further includes an elastic buckle 11125 fixed to the top shell 110, which extends into the slot 11124. The antenna plate 300 is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole 301 adapted to the elastic buckle 11125. The elastic buckle 11125 is snapped into the antenna plate 300 through the snap-fit ​​hole 301, thereby restricting the degree of freedom of the antenna plate 300 along the length direction of the slot 11124 together with the bottom surface of the slot 11124. In addition, to facilitate the identification of each antenna plate 300 when assembling and disassembling the router 1, the inner cylinder 1112 is marked at the corresponding slot 11124, such as the numerical number in this embodiment. Of course, in other embodiments, it can also be other markings such as color markings, thereby avoiding misassembly of the antenna plate 300 and improving assembly efficiency. Meanwhile, to facilitate the correct installation of the signal lines of the antenna board 300 on the control circuit board 200, the signal lines of each antenna board 300 are of different colors, and the color of the antenna mount installed on the control circuit board 200 is the same as the color of the signal line of the corresponding antenna board 300.

[0071] For the speaker 400 mentioned above, please refer to Figure 9In conjunction with other accompanying drawings, the speaker 400 is mounted on the base shell 130 and electrically connected to the control circuit board 200 via a wire (not shown in the figure). Specifically, the control circuit board 200 includes an audio socket (not shown in the figure) for connecting to the speaker 400 on the side near the base shell 130. One end of the wire is connected to the speaker 400, and the other end passes through the middle frame 120 and is electrically connected to the audio socket, thereby realizing the communication connection between the speaker 400 and the control circuit board 200. The speaker 400 is used to output voice information according to the instructions sent by the control circuit board 200, so that the user can obtain the voice information. The "voice information" can be router operation guidance information, allowing the user to quickly operate the router with the prompts of the voice information, avoiding the drawback of needing to read the router's user manual in detail when performing related operations, thus simplifying the use of the router. In addition, the "voice information" can also be weather reports, news, popular music, or any other voice information.

[0072] Furthermore, to facilitate the installation of the speaker 400, the bottom shell 130 also includes a hollow mounting wall 134 extending from the base wall 131 in a direction pointing towards the middle frame 120. The mounting wall 134 and the base wall 131 together form a mounting cavity 103, within which the speaker 400 is housed. For details, please refer to... Figure 9 In conjunction with other accompanying drawings, the end of the mounting wall 134 away from the base wall 131 is recessed to form a mounting groove 1031, and the speaker 400 is mounted in the mounting groove 1031. Correspondingly, the bottom shell 130 has a plurality of sound outlet holes 104 communicating with the mounting cavity 103 at the corresponding position. In this way, the gap between the speaker 400 and the base wall 131 forms a channel for sound waves to pass through, ensuring that sound waves can pass through normally. Optionally, the speaker 400 is bonded and fixed to the bottom wall of the mounting groove 1031; alternatively, the end of the mounting wall 134 away from the base wall 131 is provided with an inverted buckle 135, and the speaker 400 is clamped between the bottom wall of the mounting groove 1031 and the inverted buckle 135 to enhance the fixing effect of the speaker 400. It is understood that even though this embodiment uses both adhesive and snap-fit ​​methods to fix the speaker 400, the present invention is not limited to this; in other embodiments of the present invention, the speaker 400 may be fixed by adhesive alone, or by snap-fit ​​alone, or by other fixing methods.

[0073] Furthermore, the speaker 400 vibrates relative to the housing 100 during operation. This continuous vibration may weaken the speaker 400's secure mounting and also affect its sound output. To overcome this deficiency, the router 1 also includes a flexible pressure plate 500. Please refer to... Figure 7 and Figure 9The pressure plate 500 is connected to the middle frame 120 and abuts against the side of the speaker 400 facing the middle frame 120. It can elastically deform relative to the middle frame 120 in a direction perpendicular to the middle frame. Specifically, the middle frame 120 has a through groove 125 at the position corresponding to the speaker 400. The pressure plate 500 includes a main body 510 and a connecting part 520. The main body 510 is generally a circular plate structure that abuts against the speaker 400. The groove wall of the through groove 125 surrounds the main body 510. The connecting part extends from the edge of the main body 510 and is fixed to the groove wall of the through groove 125. Therefore, when the speaker 400 vibrates, the pressure plate 500 can deform upwards in a direction perpendicular to the middle frame 120 to absorb the vibration generated by the speaker 400, thereby improving the sound effect. Preferably, the middle frame 120 and the pressure plate 500 are integrally formed; for example, integrally formed by injection molding.

[0074] When the router 1 is placed on the ground or mounted on other supporting components, the bottom shell 130 faces downwards, and the speaker 400 is mounted on the bottom shell 130. To prevent the sound outlet 104 from being blocked by the ground or the supporting components, the router 1 also includes a support member 600. For details, please refer to... Figure 10 The support member 600 is fixed to the outer surface of the bottom shell 130 at the end opposite to the top shell 110 and protrudes from the bottom shell 130. When the router 1 is placed on the ground (or supported by other supporting elements), there is a certain gap between the ground (or other supporting elements) and the bottom shell 130. This gap provides sound output space for the speaker 400, allowing the user to hear the voice information output by the speaker 400. In this embodiment, the support member 600 is generally arc-shaped, and two support members 600 are fixed to the bottom shell 130 in a relatively opposite manner. Optionally, the support member 600 is a rubber pad. Besides providing sound output space for the speaker 400, the rubber pad also increases the friction between the router 1 and the ground (or other supporting elements), thereby enhancing the stability of the router 1 in its free state. Furthermore, the rubber pad can also reduce the amplitude of the vibration of the router 1 caused by the vibration of the speaker 400 to a certain extent.

[0075] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the router 1 further includes a sound acquisition device (not shown in the figure), which is installed in the housing 100 and electrically connected to the control circuit board 200. This device is used to acquire ambient voice information and send the acquired voice information to the control circuit board 200. The control circuit board 200 receives the voice information sent by the sound acquisition device and controls the speaker 400 to output corresponding voice information based on this information. This allows the user to obtain the router 1's operation methods through voice interaction, such as debugging, resetting, and shutting down, as well as access information on the network, such as weather conditions, news, and popular music.

[0076] For the above indicator light 700, please refer to the following document. Figure 12At the same time, combined Figure 7 , 8As shown in the other accompanying drawings, the indicator light 700 is mounted on the side of the control circuit board 200 facing the middle frame 120. The middle frame 120 is a light-transmitting component, so the light emitted by the indicator light 700 will be emitted to the outside through the edge of the middle frame 120, allowing the user to perceive the light display effect. To improve the light intensity at the edge of the middle frame 120, the middle frame 120 has a solid structure at the position corresponding to the indicator light 700, i.e., below the indicator light, and a light guide portion 126 protrudes towards the indicator light 700. This light guide portion 126 is positioned close to or against the indicator light 700 to allow light to enter the interior of the middle frame 120 as directly as possible; at the same time, the light guide portion does not have through holes to reduce light waste caused by entering the second cavity 102. In addition, a reflector 710 is installed on the side of the middle frame 120 away from the indicator light 700, corresponding to the position of the light guide 126 and the indicator light 700, that is, located below the indicator light 700. It is used to diffuse the light emitted by the indicator light 700, making the illuminated area of ​​the middle frame 120 larger and the display effect more uniform. The top shell 110 and the bottom shell 130 are opaque. The bottom of the top shell 110 blocks the indicator light 700, blocking the light from passing through, thereby avoiding the disadvantage of poor light display effect caused by the user directly observing the indicator light 700 through the top shell 110; similarly, the wall of the bottom shell 130 also blocks the light from passing through, thus ensuring that only the middle frame 120 emits light. The light emitted from the indicator light 700 partially enters the light guide section 126, and partially enters the light guide section 126 after being reflected by the top shell 110. Of these two portions of light, one portion is directly emitted outward through the edge of the middle frame 120, while the other portion passes through the middle frame 120 and re-enters the middle frame 120 under the diffuse reflection of the reflector 710, and then exits outward through the edge of the middle frame 120. Furthermore, a portion of the light emitted from the indicator light 700 also passes through the middle frame 120 and enters the aforementioned second chamber 102. This portion of light is reflected by the bottom shell 130 and re-enters the middle frame 120, then exits outward through the edge of the middle frame 120. It is worth noting that since the enclosure wall 133 of the bottom shell 130 extends into the bottom groove 123 of the middle frame 120, the enclosure wall 133 can again diffusely reflect the light emitted from the middle frame 120, resulting in a better light display effect observed by the user. In this embodiment, the reflector 710 is a white, opaque sheet that is adhered to the middle frame and used to diffusely reflect the light emitted by the indicator light 700, thereby enhancing the light area of ​​the middle frame 120. It is worth noting that the white, opaque sheet has the following advantages as a carrier for diffuse reflection: First, the white, opaque sheet does not easily absorb light, thus avoiding light loss; second, when reflecting the light emitted by the indicator light 700, the white, opaque sheet does not mix with the color of the light, preventing unclear color of the emitted light, thus making it well-suited for scenarios where the indicator light color changes.Optionally, the reflector 710 is a sheet made of plastic or silicone; of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the reflector 710 may also be ink sprayed on the middle frame 120, but compared with the sheet, the sheet has the advantages of simple assembly and low cost, while the ink has the disadvantages of difficult control of the ink spraying area and high cost.

[0077] In some embodiments, to ensure that the signal lines of the antenna boards 300 are arranged in an orderly manner, thereby preventing the signal lines from becoming tangled with each other or with other electronic components in the router 1, the router 1 further includes a clamping assembly 800. For details, please refer to the reference section. Figure 4 In conjunction with other accompanying drawings, the clamping assembly 800 includes a first clamping member 810, which is disposed on the bottom wall of the inner cylinder 1112 and away from the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 1112, and is used to clamp the signal line of the antenna board 300. The first clamping member 810 includes two first buckle members 811 disposed opposite to each other. Each first buckle member 811 includes a first fixing part 812 connected to the inner cylinder 1112 and a first buckle 813 disposed at the end of the first fixing part 812. The first buckles 813 of the two first buckle members 811 are disposed opposite to each other. In this way, the signal line can smoothly enter between the two fixing parts through the first buckles 813, and will not easily detach from the first clamping member 810 under the constraint of the two first buckles 813. In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 800 includes a plurality of first clamping members 810, which are disposed circumferentially spaced around the inner cylinder 1112.

[0078] Since the two WiFi antenna boards 300 mentioned above need to be set up to the maximum distance between them, such as Figure 4Slots 1 and 4 are provided to increase the overall coverage of the WiFi antenna board 300. However, the antenna mounts corresponding to the two WiFi antenna boards 300 may be placed close together on the control circuit board 200, which will increase the difficulty of signal cable placement to some extent. To overcome this deficiency, the clamping assembly 800 also includes a second clamping member 820, which is located at the center of the bottom wall of the inner cylinder 1112 and away from the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 1112. Specifically, the second clamping member 820 includes a plurality of second buckles 821, which are arranged in a ring. Each second buckle 821 includes a second fixing part 822 connected to the inner cylinder 1112, and two second buckles 823 disposed at the end of the second fixing part 822. One second buckle 823 is disposed opposite to the second buckle 821 on one side of the second buckle 821, and the other second buckle 823 is disposed opposite to the second buckle 821 on the other side of the second buckle 821. In this way, the signal line of the antenna board 300 in slot 1 can be clamped by the second clamping member 820, and then clamped together with the signal line of the antenna board 300 in slot 4 by the same first clamping member 810, and extended to the antenna mount on the control circuit board 200. In addition, the second clamp 820 also has the function of changing the extension direction of the signal line, so that the signal line passing through the second clamp 820 can be placed more naturally on the first clamp 810. For example, in some cases, the signal line of the antenna board 300 in slot 1 needs to be placed on the first clamp 810 near slot 2. At this time, the signal line is reversed through the second clamp 820, which can avoid the disadvantage of the signal line extending directly from the first clamp 810 near slot 1 to the first clamp 810 near slot 2, resulting in an excessively large bend and easy damage to the signal line.

[0079] Furthermore, to ensure a more orderly arrangement of the signal lines between the first clamping member 810 and the antenna mount, the clamping assembly 800 further includes a first insert 830. The first insert 830 is disposed on the inner wall of the outer cylinder 1111 and extends in a direction perpendicular to the middle frame 120. It has a first notch 831 for the signal line to pass through, and its width is slightly smaller than or approximately equal to the diameter of the signal line. In this embodiment, the first notch 831 is located at the bottom of the first insert 830. That is, the signal line is constrained by the first notch 831 before being connected to the antenna mount. Simultaneously combined with… Figure 9Preferably, the control circuit board 200 has a mating notch 201, into which the first insert 830 is inserted, and the first notch 831 at least partially overlaps with the mating notch 201. This overlapping area is used for signal lines to pass through. The configuration of the mating notch 201 provides clearance space for the first insert 830. When the control circuit board 200 slides slightly in a direction perpendicular to the middle frame 120, the control circuit board 200 is less likely to directly act on the signal lines, thus avoiding interference between the two.

[0080] To better constrain the signal line, the clamping assembly 800 also includes a second insert 840, which is also disposed on the inner wall of the outer cylinder 1111 and extends in a direction perpendicular to the middle frame 120. It has a second notch 841, which is further away from the control circuit board 200 than the first notch 831. This second notch 841 is used for the signal line to pass through, and its width is slightly smaller than or equal to the diameter of the signal line. In this embodiment, the second notch 841 is located at the bottom of the second insert 840. The signal line led from the antenna plate 300 passes sequentially through the first clamping member 810, the second notch 841, and the first notch 831 before connecting to the antenna mount.

[0081] In summary, the router 1 provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a housing 100, a control circuit board 200, an antenna board 300, a speaker 400, and an indicator light 700. The speaker 400 is connected to the control circuit board 200 and is used to output voice information according to instructions sent by the control circuit board 200.

[0082] Compared to traditional routers, the router 1 provided in this embodiment of the invention further includes a speaker 400 for outputting voice information, meaning that the router 1 has the function of outputting voice information. The inclusion of the speaker 400 enriches the functionality of the router 1 and provides a better user experience; users can use the voice information output by the speaker 400 to guide the debugging of the router 1, simplifying the operation of the router. Users can also obtain weather conditions, news, and popular music from the voice information output by the speaker.

[0083] Furthermore, the router 1 provided in this embodiment of the invention also includes a reflector 710 installed on the side of the middle frame away from the indicator light. This reflector 710 can diffusely reflect light passing through the middle frame 120, thereby reducing the amount of light entering the cavity between the middle frame 120 and the bottom shell 130. Simultaneously, the diffuse reflection characteristic allows light to re-enter the interior of the middle frame 120 and spread within it. Therefore, the light display area of ​​the middle frame 120 of the router 1 provided in this embodiment of the invention is larger than the light display area of ​​routers currently on the market.

[0084] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; under the concept of the present invention, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of different aspects of the present invention as described above, which are not provided in detail for the sake of brevity; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A router, characterized in that, include: A housing includes a top shell, a middle frame, and a bottom shell connected in sequence. The top shell has a first cavity at one end facing the middle frame, and the bottom shell has a second cavity at one end facing the middle frame. The middle frame covers the openings of the first and second cavities. The top shell includes an upper shell and a top cover. The upper shell includes an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder, and a first connecting wall. The inner cylinder is housed within the outer cylinder. The bottom wall of the inner cylinder has multiple heat dissipation holes. The first connecting wall extends from the top of the outer cylinder to the top of the inner cylinder in a ring shape. The first connecting wall is recessed relative to the outer cylinder and has multiple heat dissipation holes spaced around the inner cylinder. The top cover covers the top of the inner cylinder and includes a cover body and a ring-shaped connecting piece. The cover body covers the top of the inner cylinder and has a gap with the first connecting wall. The cover body has multiple heat dissipation holes. The annular connecting piece extends from the cover towards the inner cylinder and is snapped and fixed to the inner cylinder. The connecting piece is provided with a heat dissipation groove that connects the inner cylinder to the external environment. The middle frame is a light-transmitting component and is provided with multiple heat dissipation holes. The bottom shell is provided with multiple heat dissipation holes. The bottom shell includes a base wall, a second connecting wall, a surrounding wall, and a mounting wall. The second connecting wall extends obliquely relative to the base wall from the edge of the base wall towards the direction close to the middle frame. The surrounding wall extends from the edge of the second connecting wall towards the direction close to the middle frame. The base wall, the second connecting wall, and the surrounding wall together form the second cavity. The mounting wall extends from the base wall towards the middle frame and is hollow. The mounting wall and the base wall together form a mounting cavity. The end of the mounting wall away from the base wall is recessed to form a mounting groove that connects to the mounting cavity. The end of the mounting wall away from the base wall is provided with an undercut. The control circuit board is housed in the first cavity; Indicator lights are mounted on the side of the control circuit board facing the middle frame; as well as A reflector is installed on the side of the middle frame opposite to the indicator light and located below the indicator light. The reflector is used to diffusely reflect the light emitted by the indicator light. A loudspeaker is housed in the mounting cavity, and the loudspeaker is clamped between the bottom wall of the mounting groove and the buckle; The pressure plate is elastic and is connected to the middle frame. The pressure plate abuts against the side of the speaker facing the middle frame and can elastically deform relative to the middle frame in a direction perpendicular to the middle frame. The router has three heat dissipation paths: First, outside air escapes to the outside through the heat dissipation holes of the bottom shell, the middle frame, and the first connecting wall in sequence; Second, outside air escapes to the outside through the heat dissipation holes of the bottom shell, the middle frame, the bottom wall of the inner cylinder, the heat dissipation groove of the connecting piece, and the gap between the cover and the first connecting wall in sequence; Third, outside air escapes to the outside through the heat dissipation holes of the bottom shell, the middle frame, the bottom wall of the inner cylinder, and the cover in sequence.

2. The router according to claim 1, characterized in that, The middle frame protrudes towards the indicator light at the position corresponding to the indicator light to form a light guide portion, and the light guide portion is close to or in close contact with the indicator light.

3. The router according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reflective element is a white, opaque sheet; The reflective element is made of plastic or silicone.

4. The router according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top shell includes: The router also includes an antenna board housed within the inner cylinder, and a control circuit board mounted on the middle frame. The antenna board is connected to the control circuit board.

5. The router according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner cylinder has a slot extending from the top to the bottom on its side wall, and the antenna plate is installed in the slot.

6. The router according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a resilient buckle fixed to the top shell, the resilient buckle extending into the slot; The antenna plate is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole that is adapted to the elastic buckle, and the elastic buckle is snapped into the antenna plate through the snap-fit ​​hole.

7. The router according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top cover also includes reinforcing ribs extending inward from the cover or the connecting piece, the reinforcing ribs abutting against the antenna plate.

8. The router according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a heat sink mounted on the control circuit board, wherein the side of the heat sink facing the control circuit board has at least two mutually isolated receiving slots for accommodating electronic components; The router also includes wave-absorbing material disposed at the edge of the receiving groove.

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