A wall-mounted set-top box mounting apparatus

Abstract

This invention discloses a wall-mounted set-top box installation device, including a protective box. Threaded holes are formed on both sides of the protective box. A threaded rod is threaded into the inner cavity of each threaded hole, and a knob is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the threaded rod. A limiting plate is fitted onto one side of the threaded rod within the inner cavity of the protective box. A limiting groove is formed on one side of the limiting plate, and a set-top box is installed within the inner cavity of the limiting groove. This wall-mounted set-top box installation device, through the cooperation of the knob, threaded rod, and limiting plate, rotates the knob, causing the threaded rod to rotate within the inner cavity of the threaded hole. This controls one side of the limiting plate to abut against the set-top box, ensuring that the limiting groove of the limiting plate tightly adheres to the surface of the set-top box, achieving fixation. Since set-top boxes vary in size, the degree of knob rotation can be controlled to change the distance the threaded rod and limiting plate move, allowing the limiting groove to tightly adhere to set-top boxes of different sizes for fixation. Furthermore, the installation of a fan facilitates heat dissipation for the set-top box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of set-top box technology, specifically to a wall-mounted set-top box installation device. Background Technology

[0002] A set-top box is a digital video converter, also known as a set-top box, used to connect a television to an external signal source. It converts compressed digital signals into television content and displays it on the television. To avoid taking up desktop space, wall-mounted set-top boxes exist, allowing them to be hung on a wall. Most current wall-mounted set-top boxes are designed to fit snugly against the wall.

[0003] Existing wall-mounted set-top boxes, due to the need for the internal cavity of the device to match the dimensions of the set-top box body, can only accommodate set-top boxes of a specific size. For set-top boxes of different sizes, the device cannot achieve effective fixation, thus limiting its applicability and making it unsuitable for a wide range of applications. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a wall-mounted set-top box installation device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a wall-mounted set-top box installation device, including a protective box, threaded holes on both sides of the protective box, a threaded rod threadedly connected to the inner cavity of the threaded hole, a knob fixedly connected to the outer ring of the threaded rod, a limiting plate sleeved on one side of the threaded rod located in the inner cavity of the protective box, a limiting groove opened on one side of the limiting plate, and a set-top box disposed in the inner cavity of the limiting groove.

[0006] Preferably, a fixing plate is provided on the back of the protective box, and the inner cavity of the fixing plate is provided with limiting holes, which are distributed in multiple sets of matrix arrays.

[0007] Preferably, a fan is installed on the bottom side of the protective box, and a drive motor is installed on one side of the fan.

[0008] Preferably, the protective box has grooves on both sides, and the inner cavity of the groove has a round hole. A movable rod is movably connected in the inner cavity of the round hole, and the movable rod is fixedly connected to the limiting plate.

[0009] Preferably, a stop is provided on one side of the movable rod, and the size of the stop is smaller than the inner cavity size of the groove and larger than the size of the circular hole.

[0010] Preferably, the outer ring of the movable rod is fitted with a spring, the spring is disposed in the inner cavity of the groove, one side of the spring is fixedly connected to the stop block, and the other side of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0012] 1. This wall-mounted set-top box installation device uses a knob, threaded rod, and limiting plate in conjunction. When the operator rotates the knob, the threaded rod rotates within the threaded hole, causing one side of the limiting plate to abut against the set-top box. This ensures the limiting groove of the limiting plate fits snugly against the surface of the set-top box, achieving a secure fit. Since set-top boxes vary in size, the degree of knob rotation can be controlled to change the distance the threaded rod and limiting plate move, allowing the limiting groove to fit set-top boxes of different sizes for a secure fit.

[0013] 2. This wall-mounted set-top box installation device, through the cooperation of a stop block and a moving rod, compresses a spring as the stop block moves inward with the moving rod. The spring provides a counterforce acting on the stop block, and this force is also transmitted to the threaded rod. The threaded rod experiences an outward force, ensuring a tight fit between the threaded rod's threads and the threaded hole's threads. This prevents free rotation of the threaded rod during daily use, thereby fixing the position of the limiting plate and improving the stability of the set-top box. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is the right view of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in cross section.

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fan mounting structure of the present invention.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Protective box; 2. Threaded hole; 3. Threaded rod; 4. Knob; 5. Limiting plate; 6. Limiting groove; 7. Set-top box; 8. Fixing plate; 9. Limiting hole; 10. Fan; 11. Through hole; 12. Groove; 13. Round hole; 14. Moving rod; 15. Stop; 16. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-5 The present invention provides a technical solution: a wall-mounted set-top box installation device, including a protective box 1, threaded holes 2 on both sides of the protective box 1, a threaded rod 3 threadedly connected to the inner cavity of the threaded hole 2, a knob 4 fixedly connected to the outer ring of the threaded rod 3, the rotation of the knob 4 will drive the rotation of the threaded rod 3, a limiting plate 5 is sleeved on one side of the threaded rod 3 in the inner cavity of the protective box 1, a limiting groove 6 is opened on one side of the limiting plate 5, and a set-top box 7 is installed in the inner cavity of the limiting groove 6.

[0022] The protective box 1 has a fixing plate 8 on the back. The inner cavity of the fixing plate 8 has limit holes 9. The limit holes 9 are distributed in a matrix array and can be fixed by fasteners.

[0023] In this embodiment, relevant fasteners, such as bolts, are typically used to pass through the limiting hole 9 of the fixing plate 8 and insert into the wall to fix the position of the fixing plate 8, thereby fixing the entire device.

[0024] The inner wall of the protective box 1 is equipped with a fan 10, which is a multi-array matrix. The top and bottom of the protective box 1 are provided with through holes 11.

[0025] In this embodiment, during daily use, the fan 10 inside the protective box 1 is turned on to dissipate heat from the set-top box 7 inside the cavity, and the presence of the through hole 11 also facilitates heat exchange.

[0026] The protective box 1 has grooves 12 on both sides, and a round hole 13 is provided in the inner cavity of the groove 12. A moving rod 14 is movably connected in the inner cavity of the round hole 13, and the moving rod 14 is fixedly connected to the limiting plate 5.

[0027] In this embodiment, when the limiting plate 5 moves in the left and right direction, it will drive the moving rod 14 to move. The moving rod 14 is disposed in the inner cavity of the circular hole 13, so the circular hole 13 will restrict the moving direction of the moving rod 14, thereby restricting the moving direction of the limiting plate 5.

[0028] The moving rod 14 has a stop 15 on one side. The size of the stop 15 is smaller than the inner cavity size of the groove 12 and larger than the size of the round hole 13.

[0029] In this embodiment, a stop 15 is provided on one side of the moving rod 14. The size of the stop 15 is smaller than the inner cavity size of the groove 12 and larger than the size of the round hole 13, which can prevent the moving rod 14 from detaching from the inner cavity of the round hole 13.

[0030] The outer ring of the moving rod 14 is fitted with a spring 16, which is located in the inner cavity of the groove 12. One side of the spring 16 is fixedly connected to the stop block 15, and the other side of the spring 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove 12.

[0031] In this embodiment, as the stop 15 moves inward with the moving rod 14, it compresses the spring 16. The spring 16 provides a counterforce acting on the stop 15, and this force is also transmitted to the threaded rod 3. The threaded rod 3 is subjected to an outward force, which makes the thread of the threaded rod 3 tightly fit with the thread of the threaded hole 2, preventing the threaded rod 3 from rotating freely during daily use, thereby fixing the position of the limiting plate 5 and improving the stability of the set-top box 7.

[0032] Working Principle: Typically, fasteners such as bolts are used, passing through the limiting holes 9 of the fixing plate 8 and inserted into the wall to fix the position of the fixing plate 8, thus securing the entire device. The set-top box 7 is then placed into the inner cavity of the limiting groove 6. The operator rotates the knob 4, causing the threaded rod 3 to rotate within the threaded hole 2, thereby controlling one side of the limiting plate 5 to abut against the set-top box. This ensures that the limiting groove 6 of the limiting plate 5 is tightly against the surface of the set-top box 7, achieving fixation. Since the set-top boxes 7 vary in size, the degree of rotation of the knob 4 can be controlled to change the distance the threaded rod 3 and the limiting plate 5 move, allowing the limiting groove 6 to tightly abut against set-top boxes 7 of different sizes, completing the fixation. When the limiting plate 5 moves left or right, it moves the moving rod 14. The moving rod 14 is located within the inner cavity of the round hole 13, thus limiting the direction of movement of the moving rod 14, and consequently, the direction of movement of the limiting plate 5. A stop 15 is provided on one side of the moving rod 14. The size of the stop 15 is smaller than the inner cavity size of the groove 12 but larger than the size of the round hole 13, which can prevent the moving rod 14 from disengaging from the inner cavity of the round hole 13. As the stop 15 moves inward with the moving rod 14, it compresses the spring 16. The spring 16 provides a counterforce acting on the stop 15, and the force is also transmitted to the threaded rod 3. The threaded rod 3 is subjected to an outward force, which makes the thread of the threaded rod 3 tightly fit with the thread of the threaded hole 2, preventing the threaded rod 3 from rotating freely during daily use, thereby fixing the position of the limiting plate 5 and improving the stability of the set-top box 7. During daily use, the fan 10 inside the protective box 1 is turned on to dissipate heat from the set-top box 7 inside the cavity. The presence of the through hole 11 also facilitates heat exchange.

[0033] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wall-mounted set-top box installation device, comprising a protective box (1), characterized in that: The protective box (1) has threaded holes (2) on both sides. The inner cavity of the threaded hole (2) is threaded with a threaded rod (3). The outer ring of the threaded rod (3) is fixedly connected with a knob (4). A limiting plate (5) is sleeved on one side of the inner cavity of the protective box (1). A limiting groove (6) is opened on one side of the limiting plate (5). A set-top box (7) is installed in the inner cavity of the limiting groove (6).

2. The wall-mounted set-top box installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective box (1) has a fixing plate (8) on its back. The fixing plate (8) has a limiting hole (9) in its inner cavity. The limiting hole (9) is distributed in multiple matrix arrays.

3. The wall-mounted set-top box installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fan (10) is installed on the bottom side of the protective box (1), and a drive motor is installed on one side of the fan (10).

4. The wall-mounted set-top box installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective box (1) has grooves (12) on both sides, and a round hole (13) is provided in the inner cavity of the groove (12). A moving rod (14) is movably connected in the inner cavity of the round hole (13), and the moving rod (14) is fixedly connected to the limiting plate (5).

5. The wall-mounted set-top box installation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A stop (15) is provided on one side of the moving rod (14). The size of the stop (15) is smaller than the inner cavity size of the groove (12) and larger than the size of the round hole (13).

6. The wall-mounted set-top box installation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer ring of the moving rod (14) is fitted with a spring (16), which is set in the inner cavity of the groove (12). One side of the spring (16) is fixedly connected to the stop block (15), and the other side of the spring (16) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove (12).

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