Switching patch panel and detection method

Abstract

This application relates to a switch enclosure and a testing method. The switch enclosure includes a chassis, a control circuit board, and a testing mechanism. The chassis has at least one slot for inserting service cards or empty slot covers. Slots without inserted service cards are considered empty slots. The control circuit board and the testing mechanism are both located within the chassis and electrically connected to the control circuit board. The testing mechanism detects whether empty slots have empty slot covers inserted. This method, by incorporating a testing mechanism, can detect whether empty slots without inserted service cards have empty slot covers inserted, allowing users to promptly ascertain whether empty slots have empty slot covers inserted. This prevents the switch enclosure from operating without empty slot covers inserted, thus ensuring efficient heat dissipation during switch enclosure operation, avoiding overheating issues, and improving the overall performance of the switch enclosure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of computer communication equipment technology, and in particular to switch enclosures and testing methods. Background Technology

[0002] Switch enclosures, also known as switch chassis, racks, or plug-in frames, are the core physical carriers of modular (frame-type) switches. They are standardized rack-mounted chassis structures that provide mechanical support, electrical interconnection, thermal management, and electromagnetic shielding for various functional modules of the switch. They are widely used in network scenarios such as data centers that require high scalability and high reliability.

[0003] Typically, switch enclosures have multiple slots suitable for inserting various functional service cards. When some slots are not fully configured, these slots are empty and require the insertion of baffles to seal them, preventing direct airflow of heat dissipation into the empty slots and thus affecting the switch enclosure's internal heat dissipation efficiency and performance. However, in related technologies, users often cannot promptly determine whether baffles have been inserted into empty slots. If the switch enclosure is operated without baffles, poor heat dissipation can easily lead to overheating inside the switch enclosure, affecting its performance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a switch enclosure and detection method to address the problem that it is difficult to know in a timely manner whether an empty slot has been filled with an empty baffle, which can easily lead to overheating of the switch enclosure during operation and affect its performance.

[0005] A switch enclosure, comprising:

[0006] The frame is provided with at least one slot, the slot being used to insert a service board or an empty slot, and the slot where no service board is inserted is an empty slot;

[0007] A control circuit board is disposed within the frame;

[0008] A detection mechanism is disposed within the machine frame and is electrically connected to the control circuit board. The detection mechanism is used to detect whether the empty slot is inserted into the empty baffle.

[0009] In one embodiment of this application, the detection mechanism is used to determine that the empty slot has been inserted into the empty slot after the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot by electrically connecting the detection mechanism to the control circuit board through the conductive housing of the empty baffle.

[0010] In one embodiment of this application, the detection mechanism includes at least one set of conductive components, which are electrically connected to the detection signal terminal of the control circuit board. Each slot is provided with one set of conductive components. After the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the conductive shell of the empty baffle is electrically connected to the conductive components.

[0011] In one embodiment of this application, the conductive component includes a first conductive part, which is electrically connected to the detection signal terminal, and a portion of the structure of the first conductive part extends into the slot relative to the detection signal terminal.

[0012] In one embodiment of this application, the conductive component further includes a second conductive component disposed on the inner wall of the frame. The second conductive component is electrically connected to the first conductive component. After the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the conductive housing of the empty baffle is electrically connected to the second conductive component.

[0013] In one embodiment of this application, the slot has a through first port and a second port in its extending direction, the empty baffle is used to insert into the empty slot from the first port, a portion of the structure of the second conductive component is disposed near the first port, and the control circuit board is disposed near the second port.

[0014] In one embodiment of this application, the second conductive component is disposed on the top or bottom wall of the frame along the extension direction of the slot.

[0015] In one embodiment of this application, the conductive component further includes a third conductive component, which is connected between the first conductive component and the second conductive component.

[0016] In one embodiment of this application, the first conductive component includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion connected to each other. The first connecting portion is electrically connected to the detection signal terminal. The second connecting portion is disposed near the top or bottom wall of the frame. The third conductive component is elastic and is used to fill the gap between the second connecting portion and the second conductive component.

[0017] A detection method, performed by the aforementioned switch enclosure, the detection method comprising:

[0018] Determine whether an empty slot is filled with an empty baffle;

[0019] If so, no warning will be sent;

[0020] If not, send a warning;

[0021] The step of determining whether an empty slot is inserted with an empty baffle includes: when the empty baffle is not inserted into the empty slot, the signal at the detection mechanism is a first signal; after the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the detection mechanism is electrically connected to the control circuit board through the conductive housing of the empty baffle, and the signal at the detection mechanism is a second signal; when the control circuit board receives the second signal, the empty slot is inserted with the empty baffle; when the control circuit board receives the first signal, the empty slot is not inserted with the empty baffle.

[0022] The aforementioned switch enclosure includes a chassis, a control circuit board, and a detection mechanism. The detection mechanism is electrically connected to the control circuit board and is used to detect whether an empty slot has an empty baffle inserted. By setting up the detection mechanism, it can detect whether an empty slot without a service card is inserted has an empty baffle inserted, allowing users to know in a timely manner whether an empty slot has an empty baffle inserted. This avoids operating the switch enclosure when an empty slot is not inserted, thereby ensuring the heat dissipation efficiency and effect of the switch enclosure during operation, preventing overheating inside the switch enclosure, and improving the overall performance of the switch enclosure.

[0023] The above-mentioned testing method, including the above-mentioned switch box, has the same beneficial effects as the switch box, which will not be elaborated here. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the switch box in this application.

[0025] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the switch box of this application.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the switch box (without a second conductive component) of this application.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the top cover of the switch box and the second conductive component.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the lower cover of the switch box and the second conductive component.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the interaction of the control circuit board, the first conductive component, and the second conductive component in the switch box of this application.

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 6 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of the testing method in this application.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 1. Frame; 101. Slot; 1011. First port; 102. Top cover; 103. Bottom cover; 104. Guide rail; 105. Partition;

[0034] 2. Control circuit board; 201. Mounting hole;

[0035] 3. First conductive component; 301. First connecting part; 302. Second connecting part;

[0036] 4. Second conductive component;

[0037] 5. Third conductive component;

[0038] 6. Screws;

[0039] 100. Service boards; Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0042] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0043] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0045] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0046] See Figures 1-7 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a switch box including: a chassis 1, a control circuit board 2, and a detection mechanism. The chassis 1 is provided with at least one slot 101, which is used to insert a service board 100 or an empty slot. The slot 101 where no service board 100 is inserted is an empty slot. The control circuit board 2 is disposed in the chassis 1, and the detection mechanism is disposed in the chassis 1. The detection mechanism is electrically connected to the control circuit board 2 and is used to detect whether an empty slot is inserted with an empty slot.

[0047] This type of switch enclosure, through the inclusion of a detection mechanism, can detect whether an empty slot without a service card 100 is fitted with an empty baffle. This allows users to promptly know whether an empty slot has an empty baffle, preventing the switch enclosure from operating without an empty baffle. This ensures the heat dissipation efficiency and effect of the switch enclosure during operation, avoids overheating inside the switch enclosure, and helps improve the overall performance of the switch enclosure.

[0048] The switch enclosure of this application is a hardware carrier for a modular switch, used to house, interconnect, power supply, and manage various functional modules. The switch enclosure includes a chassis 1, which houses the various functional modules. The chassis 1 is an overall metal frame structure; in one embodiment, the chassis 1 is a cuboid frame structure. (See reference...) Figure 1 As shown, the chassis 1 is provided with at least one slot 101. The number of slots 101 is set according to the performance requirements of the switch box, for example, one, two, three, five, six, etc. Each slot 101 is independent to avoid interference between different service boards 100 or between a service board 100 and an empty partition, ensuring the safe operation of the switch box. In one embodiment, four slots 101 are provided, and the four slots 101 are arranged side by side in pairs, making the structure of the chassis 1 more compact in both the horizontal and vertical directions, improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the chassis 1, reducing the overall size of the chassis 1, and minimizing the occupation of external space.

[0049] Slot 101 is a through channel, and the extension direction (i.e., the through direction) of slot 101 is as follows: Figure 2 The direction is indicated by the middle arrow a. Slot 101 has internal space, the shape and size of which match the shape and size of the service board 100 and the empty slot. Depending on different business needs or usage requirements, the service board 100 or the empty slot can be inserted into slot 101. When a service board 100 is inserted into slot 101, slot 101 is a working slot; when no service board 100 is inserted into slot 101, slot 101 is an empty slot. To meet the usage needs of different business scenarios, the service board 100 can be an interface board, a service processing board, a system support board, an expansion and special function board, etc. The empty slot is used to seal the empty slot to ensure the airtightness of the heat dissipation duct within the chassis 1, allowing the heat dissipation airflow to follow the designed path to dissipate heat from the working service board 100, ensuring heat dissipation efficiency and effect. At the same time, the empty slot also prevents external dust and debris from entering the chassis 1 and affecting the normal operation of the switch enclosure.

[0050] See Figures 4-5As shown, in one embodiment, the frame 1 includes an upper cover 102 and a lower cover 103. The upper cover 102 and the lower cover 103 are fitted together to form the external structure of the frame 1, and together they form an internal space. A set of inner walls of the upper cover 102 and the lower cover 103 are respectively the top wall and the bottom wall of the internal space of the frame 1. In one embodiment, in order to form four slots 101, a partition 105 is also provided in the internal space of the frame 1. The partition 105 is parallel to the top wall and the bottom wall of the internal space, and the partition 105 divides the internal space into an upper space and a lower space. Furthermore, the frame 1 has multiple guide rails 104, and the extension direction of each guide rail 104 is parallel to the extension direction of the slot 101. The upper cover 102 and the lower cover 103 are installed by fasteners such as bolts through the guide rails 104. The guide rail 104, which is centrally located, divides the internal space of the frame 1 into a left space and a right space, thereby forming four slots 101 in the frame 1.

[0051] The switch enclosure also includes a control circuit board 2, which is housed within the chassis 1. The control circuit board 2 is the core control module of the switch enclosure, used for overall system management, protocol calculation, module control, status monitoring, and fault alarms. It is the core of the switch enclosure system control and management. In one embodiment, the control circuit board 2 is a central control circuit board with a pre-set control program. After the service board 100 is inserted into slot 101, it is electrically connected to the control circuit board 2 to realize the corresponding service functions.

[0052] See Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the plane of the control circuit board 2 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the slot 101 to save horizontal space within the frame 1 and improve space utilization. The control circuit board 2 has multiple mounting holes 201 corresponding to the positions of each guide rail 104. The control circuit board 2 is mounted to the guide rail 104 by tightening screws 6 into the mounting holes 201.

[0053] Because the devices in the switch enclosure have high power and require significant heat dissipation, empty slots need to be fitted with baffles to ensure efficient and effective heat dissipation. To this end, the switch enclosure also includes a detection mechanism, located within the chassis 1 and electrically connected to the control circuit board 2. The detection mechanism detects whether a baffle is inserted in an empty slot, ensuring the baffle is in place. This allows users to promptly know if a baffle is inserted, preventing the switch enclosure from operating without a baffle. It ensures that the airflow during switch enclosure operation follows the designed path to cool the working service boards 100, thereby ensuring efficient and effective heat dissipation, preventing overheating inside the switch enclosure, and improving the overall performance of the switch enclosure.

[0054] In one embodiment of this application, after the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the detection mechanism is used to electrically connect with the control circuit board 2 through the conductive housing of the empty baffle to determine that the empty slot has been inserted with the empty baffle.

[0055] The detection mechanism is used to detect whether an empty slot has an empty baffle inserted. The detection principle of the mechanism can employ various methods. In one embodiment, after the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the detection mechanism is used to electrically connect with the control circuit board 2 through the conductive housing of the empty baffle to determine that the empty slot has been inserted. That is, when the empty slot is not inserted, the detection mechanism and the control circuit board 2 are electrically connected, but a closed loop is not formed. When the empty baffle is inserted, because the housing of the empty baffle is conductive (made of conductive metal material), the detection mechanism can electrically connect with the control circuit board 2 through the conductive housing of the empty baffle, generating a corresponding electrical signal so that the control circuit board 2 can determine that the empty slot has been inserted.

[0056] In one embodiment, the detection mechanism can also use electrical signals to detect whether the empty baffle is inserted into an empty slot. For example, the detection mechanism includes a signal transmitter and a signal receiver, which are correspondingly disposed on a set of inner walls of the frame 1. When the empty baffle is inserted into an empty slot, the photograting signal transmission path between the signal transmitter and the signal receiver is blocked by the empty baffle. At this time, the control circuit board 2 can determine that the empty slot has been inserted with the empty baffle.

[0057] In one embodiment of this application, the detection mechanism includes at least one set of conductive components. The conductive components are electrically connected to the detection signal terminal of the control circuit board 2. Each slot 101 is provided with a set of conductive components. After the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the conductive shell of the empty baffle is electrically connected to the conductive components.

[0058] The detection mechanism includes at least one set of conductive components. The number of conductive components matches the number of slots 101, meaning that each slot 101 has one set of conductive components to detect whether a baffle is inserted when the slot 101 is empty. For example, the number of conductive components can be one, two, three, four, etc.

[0059] The control circuit board 2 has multiple detection signal terminals, which can send and receive electrical signals to detect whether an empty slot has been filled with an empty baffle. Conductive components are electrically connected to the detection signal terminals of the control circuit board 2. Specifically, each group of conductive components is electrically connected to one detection signal terminal. When an empty baffle is inserted into an empty slot, the conductive shell of the empty baffle is electrically connected to the conductive components. At this time, the detection signal terminals of the control circuit board 2, the conductive components, and the conductive shell of the empty baffle form a closed loop. The detection signal terminals of the control circuit board 2 can receive the electrically conductive signal, thereby determining that an empty slot has been filled with an empty baffle.

[0060] In one embodiment, four slots 101 are provided, and four sets of conductive components are also provided accordingly. The slots 101 are arranged in pairs side by side. Therefore, two detection signal terminals are taken from the upper and lower parts of the control circuit board 2 to be electrically connected to each conductive component respectively, so as to realize the detection of the insertion of the empty baffle when each slot 101 is empty.

[0061] In one embodiment of this application, the conductive component includes a first conductive part 3, which is electrically connected to a detection signal terminal, and a portion of the structure of the first conductive part 3 extends into the slot 101 relative to the detection signal terminal.

[0062] See Figures 6-7 As shown, the conductive component includes a first conductive part 3, which is made of a conductive metal material to achieve electrical connection between the first conductive part 3 and the detection signal terminal. The detection signal terminal is used to send and receive electrical signals. The first conductive part 3 can lead out and transmit electrical signals, facilitating structural fit and ensuring good contact in subsequent structures. Furthermore, a portion of the structure of the first conductive part 3 extends into the slot 101 relative to the detection signal terminal to facilitate structural fit and achieve accurate detection of the insertion of the empty baffle into the empty slot.

[0063] In one embodiment, the first conductive component 3 is a metal sheet with an L-shaped structure. The first conductive component 3 includes a first connecting portion 301 and a second connecting portion 302, which are interconnected to form the L-shaped metal sheet structure. The first connecting portion 301 is parallel to the plane of the control circuit board 2 and is electrically connected to a detection signal terminal. The second connecting portion 302 extends towards the slot 101 relative to the first connecting portion 301 and the control circuit board 2, and at least a portion of the second connecting portion 302 enters the slot 101 for easy structural fit.

[0064] In one embodiment of this application, the conductive component further includes a second conductive component 4, which is disposed on the inner wall of the frame 1 and is electrically connected to the first conductive component 3. After the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the conductive shell of the empty baffle is electrically connected to the second conductive component 4.

[0065] See Figure 2 , Figures 4-5 As shown, the conductive assembly also includes a second conductive component 4, which is disposed on the inner wall of the frame 1. Understandably, to achieve electrical connection with the conductive housing of the empty baffle, the second conductive component 4 is disposed on the inner wall of the slot 101. Simultaneously, to avoid excessively occupying the internal space of the slot 101, the second conductive component 4 is fitted against the inner wall of the frame 1. The second conductive component 4 is electrically connected to the first conductive component 3. For example, the second conductive component 4 can be directly electrically connected to the first conductive component 3, or the second conductive component 4 can be indirectly electrically connected to the first conductive component 3. When the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the conductive housing of the empty baffle contacts and is electrically connected to the second conductive component 4, thereby enabling electrical conduction between the detection mechanism and the control circuit board 2, realizing the detection of the insertion of the empty baffle into the empty slot.

[0066] In one embodiment, the second conductive component 4 is made of aluminum foil Mylar sheet. The second conductive component 4 includes an insulating layer (Mylar sheet layer) and a conductive layer (aluminum foil layer), which are connected by an adhesive layer. The insulating layer of the second conductive component 4 is attached to the inner wall of the frame 1, and the conductive layer of the second conductive component 4 is positioned away from the inner wall of the frame 1 and towards the internal space of the slot 101. When the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the conductive layer of the second conductive component 4 can contact the conductive shell of the empty baffle. Simultaneously, both the conductive shell of the empty baffle and the conductive layer of the second conductive component 4 are insulated from the inner wall of the frame 1 to prevent leakage accidents and ensure equipment safety.

[0067] In one embodiment of this application, the slot 101 has a through first port 1011 and a second port in its extending direction, a baffle is used to insert into an empty slot from the first port 1011, a portion of the structure of the second conductive component 4 is disposed near the first port 1011, and the control circuit board 2 is disposed near the second port.

[0068] See Figure 1 As shown, slot 101 has a through first port 1011 and a second port in its extending direction. The first port 1011 is located on the front side of the switch enclosure, that is, the first port 1011 is set facing the user, so as to facilitate the user to insert service cards 100 or empty brackets into slot 101, making installation, operation and equipment maintenance more convenient. In addition, the control circuit board 2 is set close to the second port, thereby making full use of the internal space of the chassis 1.

[0069] When installing the empty baffle, the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot from the first port 1011. To enable the second conductive component 4 to make contact and connect with the conductive shell of the empty baffle more quickly, part of the structure of the second conductive component 4 is positioned close to the first port 1011. Specifically, the second conductive component 4 has a strip-shaped structure, and the end of the second conductive component 4 away from the control circuit board 2 is flush with the edge of the first port 1011. When the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the second conductive component 4 can quickly make contact and connect with the conductive shell of the empty baffle, improving the response speed of the detection mechanism.

[0070] In one embodiment of this application, the second conductive component 4 is disposed on the top or bottom wall of the frame 1 along the extending direction of the slot 101.

[0071] See Figure 2 , Figures 4-5 As shown, the second conductive component 4 is a strip structure. The length direction of the second conductive component 4 is consistent with the extension direction of the slot 101, and the length of the second conductive component 4 is equal to or less than the extension length of the slot 101, so as to facilitate structural fit.

[0072] In one embodiment, the second conductive component 4 is disposed on the top or bottom wall of the frame 1. Specifically, there are four slots 101, which are arranged in pairs. The upper slot 101 is located in the upper slot 101, the lower slot 101 is located on the top wall of the frame 1, and the bottom wall of the frame 1 is located on the bottom wall of the frame 1. This facilitates the placement of the second conductive component 4 and improves the utilization rate of the internal space of the frame 1.

[0073] In one embodiment of this application, the conductive component further includes a third conductive component 5, which is connected between the first conductive component 3 and the second conductive component 4.

[0074] See Figures 6-7 As shown, in order to achieve a reliable connection between the first conductive component 3 and the second conductive component 4, the conductive assembly also includes a third conductive component 5. The third conductive component 5 is connected between the first conductive component 3 and the second conductive component 4. The first conductive component 3 and the second conductive component 4 are electrically connected through the third conductive component 5, thereby facilitating structural layout and improving the reliability of structural fit.

[0075] In one embodiment of this application, the first conductive component 3 includes a first connecting portion 301 and a second connecting portion 302 connected to each other. The first connecting portion 301 is electrically connected to the detection signal terminal. The second connecting portion 302 is disposed near the top or bottom wall of the frame 1. The third conductive component 5 is elastic and is used to fill the gap between the second connecting portion 302 and the second conductive component 4.

[0076] See Figures 6-7 As shown, in the upper slot 101, the second connecting portion 302 of the first conductive component 3 is disposed near the top wall of the frame 1, and the third conductive component 5 is disposed on the side of the second connecting portion 302 facing the top wall of the frame 1, such that the third conductive component 5 is positioned between the second connecting portion 302 and the second conductive component 4, and the second connecting portion 302 is electrically connected to the second conductive component 4 through the third conductive component 5. Similarly, in the lower slot 101, the second connecting portion 302 of the first conductive component 3 is disposed near the bottom wall of the frame 1, and the third conductive component 5 is disposed on the side of the second connecting portion 302 facing the bottom wall of the frame 1, such that the third conductive component 5 is positioned between the second connecting portion 302 and the second conductive component 4, and the second connecting portion 302 is electrically connected to the second conductive component 4 through the third conductive component 5.

[0077] In one embodiment, the third conductive component 5 is elastic and is made of an elastic material, such as conductive foam. Because the third conductive component 5 is elastic, it can deform to a certain extent. Specifically, the third conductive component 5 can have a certain amount of compression in the vertical direction. The third conductive component 5 can fill the gap between the second connecting part 302 and the second conductive component 4 to improve the reliability of the structural fit. At this time, the third conductive component 5 can play the roles of electrical conduction, electromagnetic shielding, static discharge, and buffering and vibration reduction.

[0078] In one embodiment, the third conductive component 5 has a triangular cross-sectional shape along the vertical direction to facilitate its installation. Figure 7Taking the third conductive component 5 as an example, the top of the third conductive component 5 is in contact with and electrically connected to the second conductive component 4, and the bottom of the third conductive component 5 is disposed at the second connection part 302 of the first conductive component 3, thereby realizing a reliable connection between the first conductive component 3 and the second conductive component 4 through the third conductive component 5.

[0079] See Figure 8 As shown, this application also provides a detection method, performed by the aforementioned switch box, the detection method including:

[0080] Determine whether an empty slot is filled with an empty baffle;

[0081] If so, no warning will be sent;

[0082] If not, send a warning;

[0083] The steps for determining whether an empty slot is inserted with an empty baffle include: when the empty baffle is not inserted into the empty slot, the signal at the detection mechanism is the first signal; after the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the detection mechanism is electrically connected to the control circuit board 2 through the conductive shell of the empty baffle, and the signal at the detection mechanism is the second signal; when the control circuit board 2 receives the first signal, the empty slot is not inserted with an empty baffle; when the control circuit board 2 receives the second signal, the empty slot has been inserted with an empty baffle.

[0084] This detection method alerts users when an empty slot lacks a baffle, allowing them to promptly recognize the absence of a baffle. Users can then take appropriate measures to insert the baffle, preventing the switch enclosure from operating without a baffle. This ensures efficient heat dissipation during switch enclosure operation, avoids overheating, and improves overall switch enclosure performance.

[0085] The following is combined with Figure 8 The specific steps of the testing method in this application are described below:

[0086] Step S01: Determine whether a service board 100 is inserted into slot 101.

[0087] Since the service board 100 can communicate with the control circuit board 2 after being electrically connected, the control circuit board 2 can determine whether the service board 100 is inserted into the slot 101 by logically judging the communication status of the service board 100. Specifically, when the service board 100 is inserted into the slot 101, the service board 100 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 2, and the control circuit board 2 can detect the electrical signal (communication signal) of the service board 100 in the slot 101, thereby determining that the slot 101 has been inserted with the service board 100 and that the slot 101 is a working slot; otherwise, if the control circuit board 2 cannot detect the presence of the electrical signal (communication signal) of the service board 100 in a certain slot 101, then the slot 101 is determined to be an empty slot.

[0088] Step S02: If yes, do not send a warning.

[0089] At this time, the service board 100 has been inserted into slot 101. Slot 101 is a working slot and no warning needs to be sent.

[0090] Step S03: If not, determine whether an empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot.

[0091] At this point, slot 101 is an empty slot, and it is necessary to further determine whether an empty baffle has been inserted into the empty slot.

[0092] When the empty baffle is not inserted into the empty slot, the signal at the detection mechanism is the first signal, meaning the control circuit board 2 detects the signal of the conductive component at slot 101 as the first signal (reference signal) at the detection signal terminal corresponding to slot 101. For example, the first signal is low level. When the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the detection mechanism is electrically connected to the control circuit board 2 through the conductive shell of the empty baffle. That is, the conductive component at slot 101 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 2 through the conductive shell of the empty baffle. The control circuit board 2 detects the signal of the conductive component at the detection signal terminal corresponding to slot 101 as the second signal, for example, the second signal is high level. When the control circuit board 2 receives the first signal, the empty slot is not inserted with the empty baffle; when the control circuit board 2 receives the second signal, the empty slot is inserted with the empty baffle.

[0093] Step S04: If yes, do not send a warning.

[0094] At this point, the empty slot has been fitted with an empty baffle, and no warning needs to be sent.

[0095] Step S05: If not, send a warning.

[0096] At this point, if the empty slot is not fitted with an empty baffle, a warning is issued to the user, prompting the user to insert the empty baffle into the empty slot.

[0097] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0098] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A switch enclosure, characterized in that, include: The frame (1) is provided with at least one slot (101), the slot (101) is used to insert a service board (100) or an empty baffle, and the slot (101) where the service board (100) is not inserted is an empty slot; A control circuit board (2) is disposed within the frame (1); The detection mechanism is set inside the frame (1) and is electrically connected to the control circuit board (2). The detection mechanism is used to detect whether the empty slot is inserted into the empty baffle.

2. The switch enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the detection mechanism is used to electrically connect with the control circuit board (2) through the conductive housing of the empty baffle to determine that the empty slot has been inserted into the empty baffle.

3. The switch enclosure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection mechanism includes at least one set of conductive components. The conductive components are electrically connected to the detection signal terminal of the control circuit board (2). Each slot (101) is provided with a set of the conductive components. After the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the conductive shell of the empty baffle is electrically connected to the conductive components.

4. The switch enclosure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The conductive component includes a first conductive part (3), which is electrically connected to the detection signal terminal. A portion of the structure of the first conductive part (3) extends into the slot (101) relative to the detection signal terminal.

5. The switch enclosure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The conductive component further includes a second conductive component (4), which is disposed on the inner wall of the frame (1). The second conductive component (4) is electrically connected to the first conductive component (3). After the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the conductive shell of the empty baffle is electrically connected to the second conductive component (4).

6. The switch enclosure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The slot (101) has a through first port (1011) and a second port in its extending direction. The empty baffle is used to insert into the empty slot from the first port (1011). A portion of the structure of the second conductive component (4) is disposed near the first port (1011), and the control circuit board (2) is disposed near the second port.

7. The switch enclosure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second conductive component (4) is disposed on the top or bottom wall of the frame (1) along the extension direction of the slot (101).

8. The switch enclosure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The conductive component further includes a third conductive component (5), which is connected between the first conductive component (3) and the second conductive component (4).

9. The switch enclosure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first conductive component (3) includes a first connecting part (301) and a second connecting part (302) connected to each other. The first connecting part (301) is electrically connected to the detection signal terminal. The second connecting part (302) is disposed near the top or bottom wall of the frame (1). The third conductive component (5) is elastic and is used to fill the gap between the second connecting part (302) and the second conductive component (4).

10. A detection method, characterized in that, Performed by the switch enclosure according to any one of claims 1-9, the detection method includes: Determine whether an empty slot is filled with an empty baffle; If so, no warning will be sent; If not, send a warning; The step of determining whether an empty slot is inserted with an empty baffle includes: when the empty baffle is not inserted into the empty slot, the signal at the detection mechanism is a first signal; after the empty baffle is inserted into the empty slot, the detection mechanism is electrically connected to the control circuit board (2) through the conductive shell of the empty baffle, and the signal at the detection mechanism is a second signal; when the control circuit board (2) receives the first signal, the empty slot is not inserted with the empty baffle; when the control circuit board (2) receives the second signal, the empty slot has been inserted with the empty baffle.

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