A computer network tap

Abstract

The application discloses a computer network tap, and relates to the field of network taps. The tap is internally and uniformly embedded with a plurality of ports, and further comprises a head taking mechanism for unlocking and clamping a crystal head; a driving assembly, the head taking mechanism is assembled at the end of the driving assembly and is used for driving axial displacement and radial overturning of the head taking mechanism; a servo sliding table, which is fixed to the surface of the tap, and the driving assembly is assembled on the output part of the servo sliding table, and the servo sliding table is used for driving the driving assembly to translate the clamped crystal head to any port with the head taking mechanism. The head taking mechanism and the driving assembly are matched, the crystal head can be quickly taken out and overturned, the remaining port crystal heads are prevented from being disturbed, and the crystal head can be replaced and adjusted to any idle port through translation of the servo sliding table.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of network splitters, and more particularly to a computer network splitter. Background Technology

[0002] A network splitter is a device used in network communication to split network signals to different ports.

[0003] For example, a computer network splitter disclosed in patent announcement number CN117438847B includes a connector body and multiple connection ports distributed circumferentially along the connector body; and a computer network splitter disclosed in patent announcement number CN114883859A includes: a housing, with multiple female connection terminals on one side of the housing, and a male connection terminal inserted into one side of each female connection terminal, so that a computer can connect to the network after the female connection terminal and the male connection terminal are connected.

[0004] Current computer network splitters include multiple ports for connecting multiple network cables. The port specifications can be selected according to actual network needs. The quality of the computer network splitter ports affects the stable use of the network. Currently, if a network problem occurs with a computer network splitter, it can only be repaired manually, such as by network maintenance personnel. It is not possible to remotely adjust network cables, replace ports, or replug them. In some areas with high network demand or in places where it is inconvenient for personnel to enter, repairs are very time-consuming and labor-intensive. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this invention is to propose a computer network splitter to enable the switching of the RJ45 connector on any port, which facilitates remote maintenance and unattended maintenance in harsh environments.

[0006] To achieve the above technical objectives, the present invention provides a computer network splitter:

[0007] It includes a tap, on the outer surface of which multiple ports are uniformly embedded and fixed. It also includes: a head-retrieving mechanism for unlocking and clamping the crystal head; a drive assembly, on the end of which the head-retrieving mechanism is mounted and used to drive the head-retrieving mechanism to move axially and rotate radially; and a servo slide fixed to the surface of the tap, on the output part of which the drive assembly is mounted, and the servo slide is used to drive the drive assembly to move the head-retrieving mechanism, which clamps the crystal head, to any of the ports.

[0008] Preferably, the head-removing mechanism includes: a bracket; a clamping arm, the outer surface of which is hinged to the bracket; a connecting rod, one end of which is hinged to the end of the clamping arm, and the other end of which is hinged to a sleeve; and a pressure rod, which passes through the sleeve and the bracket, and the pressure rod is slidably connected to the sleeve and the bracket in sequence, the pressure rod being used to drive the sleeve to move up and down and to push the crystal head locking tongue.

[0009] Preferably, the outer surface of the pressure rod is provided with a through hole and a limiting groove, a limiting card is slidably connected inside the bracket, and the limiting card passes through the through hole and is slidably connected to the through hole. A second spring is sleeved at the end of the limiting card to provide elastic force to the limiting card. The limiting card is used to cooperate with the limiting groove to limit the pressure rod.

[0010] Preferably, the drive assembly includes: a fixed housing, the lower surface of which is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo slide; a lever, which is rotatably connected to the fixed housing and is used to push the pressure rod to move up and down; and a connecting shaft, which passes through the fixed housing and is rotatably connected to the fixed housing, and whose end is fixedly connected to the bracket.

[0011] Preferably, a first gear is sleeved on the outer surface of the lever, and a second gear for cooperating with the first gear is sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the drive assembly further includes: a motor, fixed inside the fixed housing, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the lever for driving the lever to rotate; an electric actuator, fixed inside the fixed housing, the output end of the electric actuator is rotatably connected to a tension sleeve, and the output end of the electric actuator is linked to the end of the connecting shaft through the tension sleeve.

[0013] Preferably, a cam is fixed to the end of the lever, and the cam abuts against the pressure rod.

[0014] Preferably, a first spring is provided on both sides of the sleeve, and the first spring is sleeved on the pressure rod. One end of each of the two first springs abuts against the sleeve, and the other end of each of the two first springs abuts against the bracket and the pressure rod, respectively.

[0015] Preferably, the end of the clamping arm away from the connecting rod is hinged with a clamping claw.

[0016] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] By setting up a head-removing mechanism in conjunction with the drive component, the RJ45 head can be quickly removed and reversed, avoiding interference from other port RJ45 heads. Furthermore, by using a servo slide to move the RJ45 head, it can be replaced and adjusted to any unused port. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1This invention provides an overall structural diagram of a computer network splitter.

[0020] Figure 2 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the head-taking mechanism of a computer network splitter;

[0021] Figure 3 This invention provides a partial cross-sectional view of the driving component of a computer network splitter.

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the lever and connecting shaft of a computer network splitter provided by the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This invention provides a cross-sectional view of the driver component of a computer network splitter.

[0024] Figure 6 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the head-taking mechanism of a computer network splitter;

[0025] Figure 7 This invention provides a cross-sectional view of a computer network splitter bracket.

[0026] Figure 8 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the flipped and extended states of the head-taking mechanism of a computer network tap.

[0027] Figure Descriptions: 1. Taper; 101. Port; 2. Head-removing mechanism; 21. Bracket; 211. Limiting clip; 2111. Second spring; 22. Clamping arm; 221. Gripper; 23. Connecting rod; 24. Sleeve; 241. First spring; 25. Pressure rod; 251. Through hole; 252. Limiting groove; 3. Drive assembly; 31. Fixed housing; 32. Lever; 321. Cam; 322. First gear; 33. Connecting shaft; 331. Second gear; 34. Motor; 35. Electric actuator; 351. Pulling sleeve; 4. Servo slide. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following description is exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the scope, application, or use of this disclosure. It should be understood that in all these figures, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar parts and features. The figures are merely schematic representations of the concept and principles of embodiments of this disclosure and do not necessarily show the specific dimensions and scale of the various embodiments of this disclosure. Certain details or structures of embodiments of this disclosure may be exaggerated in particular portions of certain figures.

[0029] Example

[0030] See Figure 1 As shown, a computer network splitter includes a splitter 1. Multiple ports 101 are uniformly embedded and fixed on the outer surface of the splitter 1. The ports 101 are used to connect crystal connectors. In this embodiment, the specific specifications of the ports 101 are selected according to the actual needs of those skilled in the art and are not specifically limited here. One port 101 is a female port, which is used to connect the crystal connector of the network cable that provides the network. The other ports 101 are split ports, which are multiple network split ports for connecting the crystal connectors of multiple network cables from one network cable.

[0031] For details, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it also includes a head-removing mechanism 2, a drive assembly 3, and a servo slide 4. The servo slide 4 is fixed to the surface of the tap 1. The drive assembly 3 is mounted on the output part of the servo slide 4. The head-removing mechanism 2 is mounted on the end of the drive assembly 3. The head-removing mechanism 2 is used to unlock the crystal head and clamp the crystal head. The drive assembly 3 is used to drive the head-removing mechanism 2 to move axially and radially. The servo slide 4 is used to drive the drive assembly 3 to move the head-removing mechanism 2 to any port 101 while clamping the crystal head.

[0032] For example, in some unattended areas, if a physical failure is caused by port 101, the drive component 3 is driven to work through remote network control, so that the head removal mechanism 2 clamps the crystal head in the faulty port 101 and removes it in reverse. Then, the servo slide 4 moves the drive component 3 and the head removal mechanism 2 to an empty port 101 for insertion. If the network is restored, there is no need to send personnel to go there immediately. The faulty port 101 will be replaced during the next routine maintenance.

[0033] Alternatively, you can re-plug the RJ45 connector in the faulty port 101. If the network is restored, there is no need to send personnel to the port. This is because the metal contacts between the RJ45 connector and the port 101 may oxidize due to environmental factors, causing poor contact. Re-plugging the connector will cause friction between the metal contacts on the RJ45 connector and the contacts in the port 101, which will remove the oxide layer and solve the problem.

[0034] The purpose is to save personnel time required for network maintenance, improve the efficiency of resolving physical problems caused by port 101, and quickly resolve such problems in some extreme environments to avoid chain losses caused by network outages, such as in areas where personnel cannot reach them immediately, like space stations and forest fire detection equipment.

[0035] For more details, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6As shown, the head-removing mechanism 2 includes a bracket 21, a clamping arm 22, a connecting rod 23, a sleeve 24, and a pressure rod 25. The outer surface of the clamping arm 22 is hinged to the bracket 21, and at least two clamping arms 22 are provided, designed symmetrically. One end of the connecting rod 23 is hinged to the end of the clamping arm 22, and the other end is hinged to the sleeve 24. The pressure rod 25 passes through the sleeve 24 and the bracket 21, and the pressure rod 25 is slidably connected to the sleeve 24 and the bracket 21 in sequence. The pressure rod 25 is used to drive the sleeve 24 to move up and down and to push the crystal head locking tongue. Both sides of the sleeve 24 are provided with first springs 241, and the first springs 241 are sleeved on the pressure rod 25. One end of each of the two first springs 241 abuts against the sleeve 24, and the other ends of the two first springs 241 are respectively The first springs 241, which abut against the bracket 21 and the pressure rod 25, provide elastic force to the sleeve 24. When the pressure rod 25 is pressed down, the first springs 241 provide elastic force to squeeze the sleeve 24 downward. The first spring 241 located below the sleeve 24 provides elastic force to reset the sleeve 24. The first springs 241 also link the pressure rod 25 and the sleeve 24, which can control the displacement distance of the sleeve 24 to be less than the displacement distance of the pressure rod 25. In this way, the distance between the clamping arm 22 and the crystal head can be designed to be less than the unlocking distance of the crystal head latch. That is, before the pressure rod 25 completes the unlocking of the crystal head latch, the clamping arm 22 can clamp the crystal head, and the clamping force continues to increase as the first springs 241 contract.

[0036] For example, by pressing down the pressure rod 25, the locking tongue on the surface of the crystal head can be pushed down, thereby releasing the lock of the crystal head. The pressure rod 25 drives the sleeve 24 to move down through the first spring 241, and the sleeve 24 can then drive the clamping arm 22 to move towards the pressure rod 25 through the connecting rod 23 to clamp the crystal head.

[0037] For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the outer surface of the pressure rod 25 is provided with a through hole 251 and a limiting groove 252. A limiting card 211 is slidably connected inside the bracket 21, and the limiting card 211 passes through the through hole 251 and is slidably connected to the through hole 251, which does not affect the vertical translation of the pressure rod 25. A second spring 2111 is sleeved at the end of the limiting card 211 to provide elastic force to the limiting card 211. The limiting card 211 is used to cooperate with the limiting groove 252 to limit the pressure rod 25.

[0038] For example, when the pressure rod 25 presses the crystal head latch until the crystal head is unlocked, the limiting groove 252 moves to be flush with the top of the limiting card 211. At this time, the head removal mechanism 2 only needs to move outward from the port 101. Since the second spring 2111 provides elastic force to the limiting card 211, the limiting card 211 and the pressure rod 25 can engage. In this way, even if the head removal mechanism 2 pulls the crystal head out of the port 101, the clamping arm 22 can maintain the state of clamping the crystal head, and the crystal head latch is also in the unlocked state, ensuring that the crystal head can be reinserted or inserted into the port 101. After being inserted into the port 101, the tail of the limiting card 211, that is, facing the tap 1, abuts against the tap 1, so that the limiting card 211 leaves the limiting groove 252. At this time, the first spring 241 releases elastic force to reset the sleeve 24 and drive the pressure rod 25 to reset, contacting the clamping of the crystal head and the pressing of the crystal head latch, so that the crystal head can be inserted and removed in the port 101.

[0039] Furthermore, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, the drive assembly 3 includes a fixed housing 31, a lever 32, a connecting shaft 33, a motor 34, and an electric push rod 35. The lower surface of the fixed housing 31 is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo slide 4. The lever 32 is rotatably connected to the fixed housing 31 and is used to push the pressure rod 25 to move up and down. A cam 321 is fixed to the end of the lever 32, and the cam 321 abuts against the pressure rod 25. The connecting shaft 33 passes through the fixed housing 31 and is rotatably connected to the fixed housing 31, and its end is fixedly connected to the bracket 21. The outer surface of the connecting shaft 33 is fitted with a first gear 322, and the outer surface of the connecting shaft 33 is fitted with a second gear 331 for cooperating with the first gear 322. The motor 34 is fixed inside the fixed housing 31, and the output end of the motor 34 is fixedly connected to the lever 32 for driving the lever 32 to rotate. The electric push rod 35 is fixed inside the fixed housing 31, and the output end of the electric push rod 35 is rotatably connected to the pull sleeve 351. The output end of the electric push rod 35 is linked to the end of the connecting shaft 33 through the pull sleeve 351.

[0040] For example, by driving the lever 32 to rotate via the motor 34, the cam 321 can rotate to press the pressure rod 25 until the pressure rod 25 reaches the target stroke and stops rotating. The electric actuator 35 pushes the connecting shaft 33 to move outward from the fixed housing 31, that is, pulls the crystal head out of the port 101. At this time, the second gear 331 moves axially with the connecting shaft 33 until it is limited by the fixed housing 31 and meshes with the first gear 322. At this time, the motor 34 continues to drive the lever 32 to rotate, which, through the cooperation of the first gear 322 and the second gear 331, drives the connecting shaft 33 to rotate, thereby driving the head taking mechanism 2 to flip. See reference. Figure 8As shown, when the servo slide 4 drives the drive assembly 3 to move along the path of multiple ports 101, it will not be interfered with by adjacent crystal heads. When it moves to the target port 101, the crystal head can be reset by reversing the motor 34. When the electric push rod 35 is reset, the crystal head can be inserted into the port 101.

[0041] It is worth mentioning that when the electric actuator 35 resets, as the second gear 331 disengages from the first gear 322, the motor 34 continues to reverse, restoring the state to one where the actuator 25 is not pressed, i.e. Figure 6 The state shown is to avoid affecting the reset of the pressure rod 25.

[0042] It should be noted that the specific models of the motor 34, electric actuator 35 and servo slide 4 in this embodiment are determined according to the actual situation. The remote control method and program settings can be designed by those skilled in the art based on the above process to create an automated motion program, and are not specifically limited here.

[0043] For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 As shown, a jaw 221 is hinged to the end of the clamping arm 22 away from the connecting rod 23. The purpose is to prevent the clamping arm 22 from reducing the contact area with the crystal head when it rotates. Since the jaw 221 is rotatably connected to the clamping arm 22, the jaw 221 can fit the crystal head no matter how the clamping arm 22 rotates, thus improving the clamping effect.

[0044] The exemplary implementation of the solution proposed in this disclosure has been described in detail above with reference to preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and alterations can be made to the above specific embodiments without departing from the spirit of this disclosure, and various combinations can be made to the various technical features and structures proposed in this disclosure without exceeding the protection scope of this disclosure, which is determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A computer network tap comprising a tap (1), a plurality of ports (101) are uniformly inlaid fixed on the outer surface of the tap (1), characterized in that, Also includes: The head removal mechanism (2) is used to unlock the crystal head and clamp the crystal head; The drive assembly (3) is equipped with the head-removing mechanism (2) at the end of the drive assembly (3) and is used to drive the head-removing mechanism (2) to axial displacement and radial rotation. The servo slide (4) is fixed on the surface of the tap (1), and the drive assembly (3) is mounted on the output part of the servo slide (4). The servo slide (4) is used to drive the drive assembly (3) to move the crystal head clamped by the head-taking mechanism (2) to any of the ports (101). The head-removing mechanism (2) includes: Support (21); The clamping arm (22) is hinged to the bracket (21) on its outer surface; The connecting rod (23) is hinged at one end to the end of the clamping arm (22) and at the other end to a sleeve (24). The pressure rod (25) passes through the sleeve (24) and the bracket (21), and the pressure rod (25) is slidably connected to the sleeve (24) and the bracket (21) in sequence. The pressure rod (25) is used to drive the sleeve (24) to move up and down and push the crystal head lock tongue. The outer surface of the pressure rod (25) is provided with a through hole (251) and a limiting groove (252). A limiting card (211) is slidably connected inside the bracket (21), and the limiting card (211) passes through the through hole (251) and is slidably connected to the through hole (251). A second spring (2111) is sleeved at the end of the limiting card (211) to provide elastic force to the limiting card (211). The limiting card (211) is used to cooperate with the limiting groove (252) to limit the pressure rod (25). The driving component (3) includes: The lower surface of the fixed housing (31) is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo slide (4); The lever (32) is rotatably connected to the fixed shell (31) and is used to push the pressure rod (25) to move up and down. The connecting shaft (33) passes through the fixed shell (31) and is rotatably connected to the fixed shell (31), and its end is fixedly connected to the bracket (21); The outer surface of the lever (32) is fitted with a first gear (322), and the outer surface of the connecting shaft (33) is fitted with a second gear (331) for cooperating with the first gear (322). The driving component (3) also includes: The motor (34) is fixed inside the fixed housing (31), and the output end of the motor (34) is fixedly connected to the lever (32) for driving the lever (32) to rotate; An electric actuator (35) is fixed inside a fixed housing (31). The output end of the electric actuator (35) is rotatably connected to a traction sleeve (351), and the output end of the electric actuator (35) is linked to the end of the connecting shaft (33) through the traction sleeve (351). The drive component (3) is driven to work by remote network control.

2. A computer network splitter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the lever (32) is fixed with a cam (321), which abuts against the pressure rod (25).

3. A computer network splitter according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sides of the sleeve (24) are provided with first springs (241), and the first springs (241) are sleeved on the pressure rod (25). One end of each of the two first springs (241) abuts against the sleeve (24), and the other end of each of the two first springs (241) abuts against the bracket (21) and the pressure rod (25) respectively.

4. A computer network splitter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping arm (22) is hinged to a jaw (221) at the end away from the connecting rod (23).

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