Visual network cabinet

By installing transparent windows and shielding covers on the N9 profile cabinet, the problems of difficulty in observing equipment status and cold air leakage caused by the lack of mesh on the front door are solved, realizing transparent observation of equipment status and improving air conditioning efficiency.

CN122028338APending Publication Date: 2026-05-12WANMA TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WANMA TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-02-27
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

The lack of mesh on the front door of the existing N9 profile cabinet affects real-time monitoring of equipment operation status. Opening the door is time-consuming and causes cold air leakage, impacting air conditioning and management efficiency.

Method used

A transparent window and a cover are installed on the side panel of the cabinet body. The transparent window can be installed movably, and the cover can completely cover the window, allowing transparent observation of the equipment status while also providing sealing and confidentiality.

Benefits of technology

Equipment status can be checked without opening the door, improving air conditioning and management efficiency, ensuring no leakage of the internal structure of the cabinet, and suitable for a variety of harsh environments.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a visual network cabinet, and relates to the technical field of network cabinets, the visual network cabinet comprises a cabinet body, a transparent window plate and a shielding cover plate, a side plate of the cabinet body is provided with at least one window, the window is provided with the transparent window plate, the transparent window plate is movably provided with the shielding cover plate, and the shielding cover plate can completely cover the transparent window plate. According to the N9 profile cabinet, the operation state of internal equipment can be checked without opening a door, the refrigeration efficiency of an air conditioner is improved, and the time cost of machine room managers is reduced; and the transparent window plate can be shielded as required, so that the internal structure of the cabinet is prevented from leaking.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of network cabinets, and in particular to a visual network cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] N9 profile (nine-fold profile) cabinets are widely used in energy storage, electrical control, and power distribution. In industrial automation control, they can be used for core equipment installation and integration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), frequency converters, inverters, and other automation equipment. They also offer environmental protection with an IP55 dustproof and waterproof design, suitable for various harsh industrial environments. In power and distribution systems, they can replace traditional cabinets, including GGD cabinets (where the first G indicates low-voltage distribution cabinet, the second G indicates fixed installation and wiring, and D indicates power cabinet), and support the installation of large switches and reactors.

[0003] The standard equipment cooling solutions for N9 profile cabinets are: Solution 1, front-intake cabinet: The cabinet has mesh doors at both the front and back, utilizing the air conditioning in the server room to draw in cool air from the front and exhaust hot air from the rear to cool the equipment inside. Solution 2, bottom-intake cabinet: The front door is a sheet metal door (without mesh, not air-permeable), and the rear door is a mesh door. It utilizes the air conditioning in the server room to draw in cool air from the bottom and exhaust hot air from the rear to cool the equipment inside.

[0004] In the case of the N9 profile cabinet in Option 2, the front door has no mesh due to design requirements, which affects the real-time control of the equipment operation status by the computer room management personnel. Sometimes when a fault occurs, the time spent opening and closing the door to troubleshoot the problem also seriously affects the troubleshooting efficiency. The open door will also leak cold air, affecting the working efficiency of the air conditioner. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a visual network cabinet to solve the problems existing in the prior art. This allows the N9 profile cabinet to display the operating status of the internal equipment through a transparent window without opening the door, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner and reducing the time cost for data center management personnel.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solution: The present invention provides a visual network cabinet, including a cabinet body, a transparent window panel and a cover plate. At least one window is provided on the side panel of the cabinet body, the transparent window panel is provided on the window, and the cover plate is movably provided on the transparent window panel, the cover plate being able to completely cover the transparent window panel.

[0007] Preferably, the cabinet body is a bottom-intake cabinet, and a window is provided on the front door of the cabinet body.

[0008] Preferably, the transparent window panel is made of glass or transparent acrylic sheet.

[0009] Preferably, a limiting strip is provided on one side of the window and a sealing strip is provided on the other side. At least one pair of limiting strips are fixed to the edges of both sides of the window by bolts. The limiting strips and the side plate form a window panel slot. The edge of the transparent window panel is inserted into the window panel slot. The sealing strip and the limiting strip are both made of rubber or polyurethane.

[0010] Preferably, the distance from the perimeter of the window to each edge of the side panel does not exceed 20cm.

[0011] Preferably, the window is hinged with the cover plate, and the cover plate can be closed with the window.

[0012] Preferably, a magnetic block is provided on one side of both the window and the cover plate, and the two magnetic blocks can attract and match each other.

[0013] Preferably, the cover plate is provided with a handle, and the handle and the magnetic block are located on the same side of the cover plate.

[0014] Preferably, the cover plate is made of an opaque material; a limiting strip is provided on the inner side of the cover plate, and the limiting strip can abut against the transparent window panel; the limiting strip is made of rubber or polyurethane.

[0015] Preferably, the cabinet body includes a rectangular frame, a front door, side panels, a rear door, a bottom plate, and a top plate. The top plate is fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular frame, the bottom plate is fixedly connected to the bottom, two side panels are arranged around the frame and hinged to the front door and the rear door. The front door is provided with a window, and the bottom plate is evenly distributed with mesh holes.

[0016] The present invention achieves the following technical effects compared to the prior art: The N9 profile cabinet of this invention allows users to view the operating status of internal equipment without opening the door, improving the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner and reducing the time cost for data center management personnel; it can also cover the transparent window panel as needed to prevent leakage of the internal structure of the cabinet. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the visual network cabinet in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the visual network cabinet in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the visual network cabinet in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 ; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the network cabinet in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a local structure in the image; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the visual network cabinet in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 ; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the visual network cabinet in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 ; In the diagram: 1-Rack body, 2-Front door, 3-Side panel, 4-Shielding cover, 5-Bottom plate, 6-Rear door, 7-Limiting strip, 8-Sealing strip, 9-Transparent window panel, 10-Handle, 11-Magnetic block, 12-Top plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front," "rear," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0021] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] The purpose of this invention is to provide a visual network cabinet to solve the problems existing in the prior art. This allows the N9 profile cabinet to display the operating status of the internal equipment through a transparent window without opening the door, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner and reducing the time cost for data center management personnel.

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] Example 1 like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this embodiment provides a visual network cabinet, including a cabinet body 11, a transparent window panel 9, and a cover plate 4. At least one window is provided on the side panel 3 of the cabinet body 11, and a transparent window panel 9 is provided on the window. A cover plate 4 is movably installed on the transparent window panel 9, and the cover plate 4 can completely cover the transparent window panel 9. In this embodiment, the N9 profile cabinet allows for viewing the internal equipment operating status without opening the door, improving the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner and reducing the time cost for data center management personnel. Furthermore, the transparent window panel 9 can be covered as needed to prevent leakage of the internal structure of the cabinet.

[0025] As an optional solution, in this embodiment, the cabinet body 11 is a bottom-intake cabinet. A window is provided on the front door 2 of the cabinet body 11, so that the internal status of the cabinet can be viewed intuitively during maintenance without opening the door.

[0026] As an optional solution, the transparent window panel 9 in this embodiment is made of glass or transparent acrylic sheet. Transparent acrylic sheet is preferred in this embodiment because it is sturdy, durable, and not easily broken. This embodiment also uses transparent plexiglass to effectively prevent additional problems caused by potential glass breakage. The cabinet body 11 features a simple appearance, ease of use, and affordable price, offering a higher cost-performance ratio compared to ordinary N9 profile cabinets.

[0027] As an optional solution, in this embodiment, a limiting strip 7 is provided on one side of the window, and a sealing strip 8 is provided on the other side. At least one pair of limiting strips 7 are fixed to the edges of both sides of the window by bolts. The limiting strips 7 and the side plate 3 form a window panel slot. The edge of the transparent window panel 9 is inserted into the window panel slot. The sealing strip 8 and the limiting strip 7 are both made of rubber or polyurethane. In this embodiment, the sealing strip 8 is located between the window and the transparent window panel 9, which can ensure the airtightness of the cabinet and also allow observation of its internal status. When installing the transparent window panel 9, first install a Z-shaped limiting strip 7 on the inside of the window using nuts, so that the limiting strip 7 is located on the inside of the window and forms a window panel slot with the side panel 3. The transparent window panel 9 is placed in the window panel slot and limited in position. A sealing strip 8 is added to one side of the transparent window panel 9, about 1cm from the edge inside the window. This ensures the airtightness of the front door 2 while maintaining the visibility of the mesh door. At the same time, when the cover plate 4 is closed, it also ensures the concealment of the sheet metal door. This allows for a certain degree of confidentiality when customers visit the project, and the operation is convenient and quick. In this embodiment, a sealing strip 8 is installed between the transparent window panel 9 and the cabinet door, and the sheet metal bending limiting strip 7 is used in conjunction with screws to ensure the airtightness of the front door, improve the cooling effect of the air conditioner, and achieve an IP55 level dustproof and waterproof design, making it suitable for various harsh industrial environments.

[0028] As an optional solution, in this embodiment, the distance from the windows to the edges of the side panels 3 is no more than 20cm, and a sufficiently large through window is reserved to facilitate clear and intuitive observation of the internal condition of the entire cabinet body 11. In this embodiment, the preferred spacing is 12cm, which provides sufficient structural stability and a sufficiently large window, ensuring both the sealing of the front door 2 and the visibility of the mesh door.

[0029] As an optional solution, in this embodiment, a cover plate 4 is hinged to the window. The cover plate 4 can be closed with the window. When it is not necessary to display, the window can be covered by the cover plate 4 to avoid information leakage and to take into account the concealment of the sheet metal door.

[0030] As an optional solution, in this embodiment, a magnetic block 11 is provided on one side of both the window and the cover plate 4. Alternatively, a magnetic block 11 can be embedded in the transparent window plate 9. The two magnetic blocks 11 can attract and match each other, and the attraction force of the magnetic blocks 11 is used to complete the closing and fixing action without shaking. It is also convenient to operate and can quickly open and close the cover plate 4 to observe the operating status of the equipment in the cabinet.

[0031] As an optional solution, in this embodiment, a handle 10 is provided on the cover plate 4. The handle 10 and the magnetic block 11 are located on the same side of the cover plate 4, providing a grip point, which saves effort and facilitates the opening and closing of the cover plate 4.

[0032] As an optional solution, in this embodiment, the shielding cover 4 is made of an opaque material, such as an opaque acrylic sheet, which is lightweight and inexpensive. In this embodiment, the shielding cover 4 is removable, and its color can be matched with the overall color scheme of the cabinet body 11.

[0033] As an optional solution, in this embodiment, the cabinet body 11 includes a rectangular frame, a front door 2, side panels 3, a rear door 6, a bottom plate 5, and a top plate 12. The top plate 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular frame, the bottom plate 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom, and two side panels 3 are arranged around the perimeter and hinged to the front door 2 and the rear door 6, forming a box. In this embodiment, it is preferable to provide a window on the front door 2 to reserve sufficient observation space, or windows can be opened on the side panels 3. The bottom plate 5 is evenly distributed with mesh holes to facilitate air intake from the air conditioner. The rear door 6 is convenient for maintenance. The top plate 12 is provided with at least one pair of lifting rings to facilitate hoisting and moving the equipment. In this embodiment, the cabinet body 11 adopts a modular design, with a nine-fold profile integrally welded frame. The front door 2 and the rear door 6 can be hinged to the frame. The frame is provided with modular holes with a 25mm spacing to facilitate the adjustment of electrical components. Combined with fan filters or air conditioning equipment, heat dissipation is optimized to ensure stable operation of communication equipment.

[0034] This embodiment features a simple appearance, ease of use, and affordable price. Compared to ordinary N9 profile cabinets, it has a more optimized structure and higher cost-effectiveness. The N9 profile cabinet in this embodiment has a transparent window panel 9 on the front door 2. A detachable acrylic sheet is added outside the transparent window panel 9 as a cover 4. The cover 4 is equipped with a magnetic block 11, allowing for quick opening and closing to observe the operating status of the equipment inside the cabinet. A sealing strip is installed between the transparent window panel 9 and the front door 2, and a limiting strip 7 made of sheet metal bending parts is used in conjunction with bolts to fix the transparent window panel 9, ensuring the airtightness of the front door 2 and improving the cooling effect of the air conditioner in the bottom-intake cabinet. It features an IP55-level dustproof and waterproof design, suitable for various harsh industrial environments. It can be used for the integration of PLCs, frequency converters, inverters, and other automation equipment, can replace GGD and other distribution cabinets, supports the installation of large switches and reactors, and is compatible with 19-inch standard equipment such as switches and servers, offering strong expandability and compatibility.

[0035] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "this embodiment," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the described embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0036] Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this invention. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this invention. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of this invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

Claims

1. A visual network cabinet, characterized in that: The device includes a cabinet body, a transparent window panel, and a cover plate. At least one window is provided on the side panel of the cabinet body, and the transparent window panel is provided on the window. The cover plate is movably provided on the transparent window panel, and the cover plate can completely cover the transparent window panel.

2. The visualized network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet body is a bottom-intake cabinet, and a window is provided on the front door of the cabinet body.

3. The visualized network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transparent window panel is made of glass or transparent acrylic sheet.

4. The visualized network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting strip is provided on one side of the window and a sealing strip is provided on the other side. At least one pair of limiting strips are fixed to the edges of both sides of the window by bolts. The limiting strips and the side plate form a window panel slot. The edge of the transparent window panel is inserted into the window panel slot. The sealing strip and the limiting strip are both made of rubber or polyurethane.

5. The visual network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance from the window to each edge of the side panel shall not exceed 20cm.

6. The visualized network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The window is hinged to the cover plate, which can be closed with the window.

7. The visual network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A magnetic block is provided on one side of both the window and the cover plate, and the two magnetic blocks can attract and match each other.

8. The visual network cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: A handle is provided on the cover plate, and the handle and the magnetic block are located on the same side of the cover plate.

9. The visualized network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate is made of an opaque material.

10. The visualized network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet body includes a rectangular frame, a front door, side panels, a rear door, a bottom plate, and a top plate. The top plate is fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular frame, the bottom plate is fixedly connected to the bottom, two side panels are arranged around the frame and hinged to the front door and the rear door. The front door has a window, and the bottom plate has mesh holes evenly distributed.