A port protection device and electronic device

Abstract

The application discloses a port protection device and electronic equipment, which is applied to the technical field of edge server port protection and comprises a protection frame which is used for being detachably installed on the electronic equipment, a connecting support assembly which is arranged on the protection frame and can move along a first direction relative to the protection frame, and a port locking mechanism which is arranged on the connecting support assembly and comprises at least two locking pieces arranged on opposite sides of the port and a guide transmission assembly connected with the locking pieces, wherein the locking pieces can move along a second direction relative to the connecting support assembly under the drive of the guide transmission assembly, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. The port protection device provided by the application can realize independent adjustment of the overall position of the port locking mechanism and the position of the locking pieces through the mutually perpendicular bidirectional adjustment structure, and the installation adaptability and the flexibility of port locking positioning are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of edge server port protection technology, and in particular to a port protection device and electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of edge computing technology, edge servers are widely deployed at the network edge to complete data reception, processing and forwarding. Their ports serve as important channels for data interaction between the server and external networks and terminal devices, and their security directly affects the stability of server operation and data security.

[0003] In existing technologies, edge server port protection devices typically employ a single cover-type structure with relatively simple overall functionality. On one hand, gaps can easily exist between the cover and the port, allowing dust and moisture to enter and potentially cause port oxidation and poor contact, while also increasing the risk of unauthorized wiring and intrusion. On the other hand, existing structures often lack anti-pry warnings and reliable locking and limiting mechanisms, making it difficult to effectively prevent unauthorized opening. Furthermore, some protection devices have limited installation and adjustment capabilities, making it difficult to adapt to server ports of different specifications and installation locations, and they are prone to loosening or shifting upon impact, resulting in poor reliability.

[0004] Therefore, how to improve the reliability of port protection devices is a technical problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a port protection device and electronic device that can improve the protection effect on edge servers.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution.

[0007] A port protection device includes: a protective frame for detachable mounting on an electronic device; a connecting support assembly disposed on the protective frame, the connecting support assembly being movable relative to the protective frame along a first direction, the connecting support assembly being positioned close to a port of the electronic device; and a port locking mechanism disposed on the connecting support assembly, the port locking mechanism including at least two locking members disposed on opposite sides of the port and a guide transmission assembly connected to the locking members; and the locking members being movable relative to the connecting support assembly along a second direction under the drive of the guide transmission assembly, the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction.

[0008] The present invention also provides an electronic device including any of the above-mentioned port protection devices.

[0009] The port protection device provided by this invention has the following advantages: By setting the connecting support assembly on the protective frame and enabling it to move relative to the protective frame along a first direction, the port locking mechanism set on the connecting support assembly can change its position relative to the electronic device port as the connecting support assembly changes as a whole, thereby allowing the position of the port locking mechanism to be adjusted according to the relative position between the port and the protective frame; furthermore, the port locking mechanism is provided with at least two locking members respectively located on opposite sides of the port, and the locking members are driven to move relative to the connecting support assembly along a second direction using a guide transmission assembly, so that each locking member can achieve independent position adjustment without relying on the connecting support assembly moving along the first direction; since the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, the overall position adjustment of the connecting support assembly and the port lateral adjustment of the locking members form two independent degrees of freedom of motion, which can respectively complete the position adjustment of the port locking mechanism relative to the electronic device and the locking position adjustment of the locking members relative to the port; at the same time, the protective frame adopts a detachable installation method, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the port protection device with different electronic devices, thereby giving the device good installation adaptability and position adjustment capability.

[0010] In one embodiment, the connecting support assembly includes a cross locking plate, which includes a first support plate extending along a third direction and a second support plate extending along a second direction. The first support plate and the second support plate are intersected and connected to each other. The cross locking plate has a plurality of locking holes spaced apart. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. The above configuration, by setting the connecting support assembly as a cross-shaped locking plate formed by the cross-connection of the first and second support plates, allows the connecting support assembly to form extended support areas in both the third and second directions. Compared to a plate-like structure extending in a single direction, this expands the connection range between the connecting support assembly and adjacent structures and provides a structural basis for connection and fixation at different positions. Furthermore, by setting multiple spaced locking holes on the cross-shaped locking plate, different locking holes can correspond to different installation or locking positions, thereby allowing the selection of appropriate locking holes for fixation based on the installation space around the electronic device port and the connection position. Simultaneously, since the first, second, and third directions are mutually perpendicular, the movement of the connecting support assembly along the first direction, the extension of the second support plate along the second direction, and the extension of the first support plate along the third direction correspond to three independent spatial directions. This allows the connecting support assembly to maintain its positional adjustment capability along the first direction while forming a cross-support and multi-point fixing structure in two directions perpendicular to the movement direction, improving the flexibility of installation position selection between the connecting support assembly and the electronic device and the overall stability of the connection.

[0011] In one embodiment, a warning component is also included, which is disposed on the protective frame; an anti-pry trigger switch is provided between the connecting support component and the port locking mechanism, the anti-pry trigger switch adopts a pressure sensing structure and is communicatively connected to the warning component, the anti-pry trigger switch has a closed state corresponding to the mutual contact state of the connecting support component and the port locking mechanism and an open state corresponding to the change of the contact state between the two, and the warning component issues a warning signal when the anti-pry trigger switch is in the open state. The above setup, by incorporating a warning component on the protective frame and a pressure-sensitive anti-pry trigger switch between the connecting support assembly and the port locking mechanism, allows the device to detect abnormal disassembly based on changes in their contact state. In the normal assembly state, the connecting support assembly and the port locking mechanism remain in contact, the anti-pry trigger switch is closed, and the warning component does not issue a warning signal. When the port locking mechanism is pried open, altering its contact state with the connecting support assembly, the pressure acting on the anti-pry trigger switch changes, causing it to switch from closed to open and transmitting the corresponding status information to the warning component. The warning component then issues a warning signal, thus providing timely alerts during abnormal movement of the port locking mechanism.

[0012] The electronic device provided by the present invention is equipped with the aforementioned port protection device. Since the port protection device has the aforementioned technical effects, the electronic device equipped with the port protection device should also have the corresponding technical effects. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies 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.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the port protection device provided by the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the regulating component installed in the port protection device shown.

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the mounting frame and connecting support components in the port protection device.

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the port locking mechanism in the port protection device.

[0018] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the port locking mechanism after the outer protective plate has been removed.

[0019] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure of the port locking mechanism after the swing plate is removed.

[0020] Figure 7 for Figure 5 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the port locking mechanism from another perspective.

[0021] Reference numerals: 100-protective frame; 200-connecting support assembly; 300-port locking mechanism; 1-outer protective plate; 2-mounting hole; 3-locking element; 4-elastic sealing gasket; 5-elastic gasket; 6-swing plate; 7-inner protective plate; 8-air duct; 9-cross locking plate; 10-locking hole; 11-limiting post; 12-buffer elastic component; 13-mounting frame; 14-connection hole; 15-electric push rod; 16-vertical... 17-Vertical adjustment block; 18-Connecting plate; 19-Vertical fastener; 20-Warning component; 21-Reinforcement hole; 22-Top mounting plate; 23-Horizontal moving plate; 24-Horizontal positioning plate; 25-Horizontal fastener; 26-Horizontal adjustment block; 27-Horizontal adjustment groove; 28-Mounting groove; 29-Drive component; 30-Sliding groove; 31-L-shaped sliding block; 32-Inclined groove; 33-Bracket; 34-Guide wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The core of this invention is to provide a port protection device and electronic device that can significantly improve installation adaptability and position adjustment capability.

[0023] The port protection device and electronic device are described in detail below with reference to the specific structure of this application. In this embodiment, the electronic device can be a server, edge server, network device, data processing device, communication device, or other electronic device with an external connection port. The port can be an interface for data transmission, network communication, power connection, or device expansion. This application forms a mechanical protection structure around the electronic device port that can be installed, adjusted, and locked by the cooperation of the protective frame, the connection support component, and the port locking mechanism. The connection support component can drive the port locking mechanism to move relative to the protective frame, and the locking element in the port locking mechanism can move in a direction different from the direction of movement of the connection support component, thereby forming a position adjustment relationship in at least two directions.

[0024] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description. They 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 limiting the invention. The terms "installed," "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; they can refer to the internal connection of two elements. The terms "parallel," "perpendicular," and "equal" include the described situation and situations similar to the described situation, where the range of similarity is within an acceptable deviation range, which is determined by those skilled in the art taking into account the measurement under discussion and the error associated with the measurement of a particular quantity, i.e., the limitations of the measurement system. For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism can be, for example, within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity can also be, for example, within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate equality can be, for example, the difference between the two equal items being less than or equal to 5% of either one. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, the port protection device includes a protective frame 100, a connection support component 200, and a port locking mechanism 300.

[0026] The protective frame 100 is detachably mounted on the electronic device; the connecting support assembly 200 is disposed on the protective frame 100 and is movable relative to the protective frame 100 in a first direction, and is located near the port of the electronic device; the port locking mechanism 300 is disposed on the connecting support assembly 200 and includes at least two locking members 3 disposed on opposite sides of the port and a guide transmission assembly connected to the locking members 3; and the locking members 3 are movable relative to the connecting support assembly 200 in a second direction under the drive of the guide transmission assembly, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0027] Specifically, the protective frame 100, as a structural component between the entire port protection device and the electronic device, can be fixed to the chassis, rack, or corresponding mounting structure of the electronic device by screws, bolts, or other detachable fasteners. The connecting support assembly 200 is located between the protective frame 100 and the port locking mechanism 300, and can move relative to the protective frame 100 along a first direction, thus changing the distance between the port locking mechanism 300 and the side wall of the electronic device chassis. The first direction can be perpendicular to the side wall of the chassis, i.e., the left-right direction of the chassis. The connecting support assembly 200 can drive the port locking mechanism 300 to move closer to or away from the port. The locking member 3 moves along a second direction, which can be the height direction of the electronic device port, so that the locking members 3 located on the upper and lower sides of the port can move closer to or away from each other. Of course, the locking member 3 can also lock or unlock along the front-back direction of the electronic device port, depending on the structure of the port. Since the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, the overall movement of the connecting support assembly 200 and the locking movement of the locking member 3 do not interfere with each other, so the overall position adjustment and the port locking position adjustment can be performed according to the location of the port.

[0028] In some embodiments, the protective frame 100 includes a mounting frame 13 and a mounting adjustment assembly connected to the top of the mounting frame 13. The mounting frame 13 has a mating hole 14 for connecting to the side wall of the chassis of the electronic device. The mounting adjustment assembly is used to connect to the top of the chassis of the electronic device. The mounting adjustment assembly can adjust the mounting frame 13 in a first direction and a second direction so that the mating hole 14 moves to the corresponding position on the side wall of the chassis. Specifically, the mating hole 14 can be a threaded hole for easy thread fixing; the mounting frame 13 can be configured as a frame structure arranged around the connecting support assembly 200. The mounting frame 13 serves as both the load-bearing structure of the connecting support assembly 200 and the structure for fixing the entire port protection device to the electronic equipment; during installation, the mounting frame 13 can be adjusted according to the position of the existing mounting holes, threaded holes, or mounting ears on the side wall of the electronic equipment chassis. After the mating hole 14 on the mounting frame 13 is aligned with the corresponding fixing position on the side wall of the chassis, it can be fixed by screws or bolts; the installation adjustment assembly is set on the top of the mounting frame 13, so that the mounting frame 13 can not only be fixed through the side mating hole 14, but also be connected to the top of the electronic equipment chassis, the frame beam, or other supporting structures through the top structure; the side connection and the top connection of the mounting frame 13 work together to provide installation constraints for the protective frame 100 in different directions.

[0029] In some implementations, such as Figure 2As shown, the installation adjustment assembly includes a top mounting plate 22, transverse positioning plates 24 and connecting plates 18 respectively disposed on both sides of the top mounting plate 22 along a third direction, and the front and rear sides of the mounting frame 13 are respectively connected to the corresponding connecting plates 18; the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other; each transverse positioning plate 24 is provided with a transverse adjustment groove 27, each connecting plate 18 is connected with a transverse moving plate 23, the transverse moving plate 23 is provided with a transverse adjustment block 26, the transverse adjustment block 26 is slidably disposed in the corresponding transverse adjustment groove 27, and the transverse adjustment block 26 can be fixed to any position of the transverse adjustment groove 27 by transverse fasteners 25; the transverse adjustment groove 27 extends along the first direction.

[0030] Furthermore, at least one reinforcing hole 21 is provided on the top mounting plate 22. The reinforcing hole 21 is a through hole or a threaded hole and is used to connect with the top of the electronic device's chassis, the frame beam, or the mounting bracket set on the electronic device by fasteners, so as to form an auxiliary fixing position on the top of the mounting frame 13.

[0031] Specifically, the third direction can be defined as the front-to-back direction of the electronic device chassis. The top mounting plate 22 spans the upper area of ​​the mounting frame 13 along the third direction, and two lateral positioning plates 24 are respectively connected to the two sides of the top mounting plate 22. The lateral adjustment groove 27 is preferably a continuously extending elongated groove, allowing the lateral adjustment block 26 to slide continuously along the lateral adjustment groove 27 without switching between several discrete hole positions. When the lateral fastener 25 is in the loosened state, the lateral moving plate 23 can move relative to the lateral positioning plate 24 with the lateral adjustment block 26, thereby driving the connecting plate 18 and... The mounting frame 13 changes position; after being adjusted to the target position, the horizontal adjustment block 26 is locked by the horizontal fastener 25 to maintain the horizontal position of the mounting frame 13; the reinforcement hole 21 on the top mounting plate 22 can be selected according to the structure of the electronic device itself. The reinforcement hole 21 can correspond to the threaded support or mounting ear on the top of the chassis, or it can be connected to the frame beam by bolts, or it can be connected to the chassis by an additional mounting bracket; the reinforcement hole 21 is a top auxiliary fixing position, which can form a fixing structure together with the mating hole 14 on the mounting frame 13 and other mounting holes 2.

[0032] In some embodiments, the connecting plate 18 is L-shaped, and the mounting frame 13 has vertical adjustment slots 17 on both sides along the third direction. The connecting plate 18 is provided with vertical adjustment blocks 16, which are slidably disposed in the corresponding vertical adjustment slots 17. The vertical adjustment blocks 16 can be fixed to any position of the vertical adjustment slots 17 by vertical fasteners 19. The vertical adjustment slots 17 extend along the second direction.

[0033] In some embodiments, the vertical adjustment groove 17 adopts a long strip through groove structure, and the vertical adjustment block 16 is set in the corresponding area of ​​the vertical adjustment groove 17 and can move continuously up and down along the vertical adjustment groove 17. When adjusting the height, the vertical fastener 19 can be loosened first to release the pressing effect of the vertical fastener 19 on the groove wall of the mounting frame 13. At this time, the vertical adjustment block 16 can drive the connecting plate 18 to move relative to the mounting frame 13 along the vertical adjustment groove 17. After the mounting frame 13, the connecting plate 18 or the top mounting plate 22 are adjusted to the position that matches the electronic device, the vertical fastener 19 is then locked to keep the vertical adjustment block 16 at the current height position. The connecting plate 18 adopts an L-shaped structure, one part of which can be connected to the vertical adjustment block 16, and the other part can be connected to the horizontal moving plate 23, thereby combining the vertical adjustment structure and the horizontal adjustment structure.

[0034] In some embodiments, the horizontal adjusting block 26 and the vertical adjusting block 16 are respectively provided with a horizontal adjusting threaded hole and a vertical adjusting threaded hole. The horizontal fastener 25 and the vertical fastener 19 are respectively connected to the corresponding horizontal adjusting threaded hole or the vertical adjusting threaded hole. After passing through the corresponding horizontal adjusting threaded hole or the vertical adjusting threaded hole, the horizontal fastener 25 and the vertical fastener 19 can abut against the corresponding horizontal positioning plate 24 or the mounting frame 13.

[0035] Specifically, both the horizontal fastener 25 and the vertical fastener 19 can be bolts or screws. The horizontal fastener 25 and the vertical fastener 19 slide in the limiting grooves next to the horizontal adjusting groove 27 or the vertical adjusting groove 17, respectively. The width of the limiting groove should be less than the width of the corresponding horizontal adjusting block 26 or the vertical adjusting block 16 to prevent the horizontal adjusting block 26 or the vertical adjusting block 16 from coming out of the corresponding limiting groove. The horizontal adjusting block 26 or the vertical adjusting block 16 is fixed by the horizontal fastener 25 and the vertical fastener 19 passing through the threaded holes of the horizontal adjusting block 26 and the vertical adjusting block 16, respectively, and then abutting against the plate opposite the limiting groove. The structure of the limiting groove is not shown in the figure.

[0036] During actual assembly, axial locking force can be established after the position is adjusted by the fastener engaging with the threaded hole on the adjusting block. When the lateral adjusting block 26 moves along the lateral adjusting groove 27, the lateral fastener 25 changes position synchronously with the lateral adjusting block 26. When the vertical adjusting block 16 moves along the vertical adjusting groove 17, the vertical fastener 19 also changes position synchronously with the vertical adjusting block 16. Therefore, both lateral and vertical adjustments can be performed using a continuous adjustment method. This adjustment method does not require multiple independent positioning holes and the locking position can be continuously selected according to the installation position of the electronic equipment.

[0037] In some embodiments, both the horizontal adjustment groove 27 and the vertical adjustment groove 17 are elongated through grooves. The extension direction of the horizontal adjustment groove 27 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the vertical adjustment groove 17. The axial direction of the horizontal fastener 25 intersects the surface of the horizontal positioning plate 24, and the axial direction of the vertical fastener 19 intersects the corresponding side wall of the mounting frame 13 on which the vertical adjustment groove 17 is provided. The mounting frame 13 can be continuously adjusted in two mutually perpendicular directions to adapt to electronic devices of different sizes, different installation heights, and different installation spacings.

[0038] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the connecting support assembly 200 includes a cross locking plate 9, which includes a first support plate extending along a third direction and a second support plate extending along a second direction. The first and second support plates are intersected and connected. The cross locking plate 9 has a plurality of spaced locking holes 10. The first, second, and third directions are perpendicular to each other. Specifically, the first and second support plates form a cross support structure, so that the cross locking plate 9 has an extension area along the second and third directions respectively. The plurality of locking holes 10 can be arranged on the first and second support plates respectively, or can be selectively set according to the actual fixing position. The locking holes 10 can be used for auxiliary positioning or to cooperate with the corresponding position on the electronic device chassis. The first and second support plates can be integrally formed, or can be formed by welding, bolting, or other fixing methods. In one implementation, the cross locking plate 9 is disposed between the outer protective plate 1 and the mounting frame 13, and the outer protective plate 1 is fixed to the side of the cross locking plate 9 near the port.

[0039] In some embodiments, the connecting support assembly 200 further includes a plurality of electric push rods 15, one end of which is connected to the cross locking plate 9 and the other end of which is connected to the protective frame 100. The extension and retraction direction of the electric push rods 15 is consistent with the movement direction of the cross locking plate 9. Specifically, each electric push rod 15 is located near the top and bottom of the cross locking plate 9, respectively. One end of each electric push rod 15 is fixedly connected to the cross locking plate 9, and the other end is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 13. Two electric push rods 15 can be arranged at intervals along the second direction to apply support and driving force to the mounting frame 13 from the upper and lower parts of the cross locking plate 9, respectively. When the two electric push rods 15 extend synchronously, the cross locking plate 9, together with the port locking mechanism 300 provided thereon, can move away from the mounting frame 13 or closer to the electronic device port along the first direction. When the two electric push rods 15 retract synchronously, the cross locking plate 9 and the port locking mechanism 300 move in opposite directions. The synchronous operation of the two electric push rods 15 can reduce the possibility of tilting during the movement of the cross locking plate 9. In actual use, the extension and retraction of the electric push rods 15 can be controlled according to the distance between the port and the chassis, so that the port locking mechanism 300 is in a suitable position to lock the port. Both the fixed end and the movable end of the electric push rod 15 can be bolted together for easy disassembly and maintenance.

[0040] In some embodiments, the connecting support assembly 200 further includes a plurality of limiting posts 11, which are located on opposite sides of the cross locking plate 9. The mounting frame 13 of the protective frame 100 is provided with limiting holes that match the limiting posts 11. One end of the limiting post 11 is fixed to the cross locking plate 9, and the other end is slidably connected to the limiting hole. Each limiting post 11 is fitted with a buffer elastic member 12 on its outer periphery. The two ends of the buffer elastic member 12 abut against the mounting frame 13 of the protective frame 100 and the cross locking plate 9, respectively. Specifically, two or more limiting posts 11 can be provided and are respectively arranged on both sides of the cross locking plate 9 along a third direction. When the cross locking plate 9 moves along the first direction under the drive of the electric push rod 15, the limiting posts 11 slide synchronously along the limiting holes on the mounting frame 13, thereby restricting the movement path of the cross locking plate 9. The buffer elastic component 12 can be a component that can generate elastic deformation, such as a spring. When there is relative movement between the cross locking plate 9 and the mounting frame 13 or when it is subjected to external collision, the buffer elastic component 12 can be compressed or rebound to absorb part of the impact. In another feasible structure, the limiting posts 11 can also penetrate through the cross locking plate 9 and form a sliding fit with the cross locking plate 9, while cooperating with the limiting holes on the mounting frame 13. The limiting posts 11, the limiting holes, and the buffer elastic component 12 together form a guiding and buffering structure. This arrangement can also cooperate with the electric push rod 15 to guide and buffer the movement of the cross locking plate 9 in the first direction.

[0041] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 4The guide transmission assembly includes an outer protective plate 1 mounted on the connecting support assembly 200, a swing plate 6 rotatably mounted relative to the outer protective plate 1, and an inner protective plate 7 fixed on the swing plate 6. Locking members 3 are slidably mounted on the inner protective plate 7. During swinging, the swing plate 6 can drive the two locking members 3 to move closer or further apart. Specifically, the swing plate 6 is movably connected to the outer protective plate 1 via a rotating shaft and bearings, and is located between the inner protective plate 7 and the outer protective plate 1. The outer protective plate 1 has multiple mounting holes 2, the mounting frame 13 has mating holes 14, and the top mounting plate 22 has reinforcing holes 21. The mounting holes 2, mating holes 14, and reinforcing holes 21 are located at different positions on the port protection device, allowing the port protection device to be connected to electronic equipment via the outer protective plate 1, the mounting frame 13, and the top mounting plate 22, respectively.

[0042] In one specific embodiment, the outer protective plate 1 can adopt a rectangular plate structure, with multiple mounting holes 2 respectively set in the edge area or four corner area of ​​the outer protective plate 1; the swing plate 6 is set on the side of the outer protective plate 1 near the port, and the swing plate 6 can rotate relative to the outer protective plate 1 with its pivot axis as the center; the inner protective plate 7 is fixed on the side of the swing plate 6 near the port, so when the swing plate 6 rotates, the transmission structure formed on the swing plate 6 will change position synchronously; the mounting holes 2 on the outer protective plate 1 mainly undertake the installation and fixation of the port locking mechanism 300 and its adjacent structure, the docking holes 14 on the mounting frame 13 are mainly used for the connection between the mounting frame 13 and the side of the electronic device chassis, and the reinforcing holes 21 on the top mounting plate 22 form a top auxiliary connection; the three types of connection positions are distributed in different areas of the device, so that one or more connection forms can be selected according to the specific chassis structure of the electronic device; when the installation space allows, the outer protective plate 1, the mounting frame 13 and the top mounting plate 22 can be fixed in multiple positions at the same time.

[0043] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 5 The guide transmission assembly includes a drive component 29, a bracket 33 corresponding to each locking component 3, a guide wheel 34, and a sloping groove 32 formed on the swing plate 6. Each guide wheel 34 is set in the corresponding sloping groove 32 and can move along the sloping groove 32. One end of the bracket 33 is connected to the corresponding guide wheel 34, and the other end is fixedly connected to the corresponding locking component 3. The drive component 29 is connected to the swing plate 6 to drive the swing plate 6 to rotate, and drives the corresponding locking component 3 to move through the sloping groove 32, the guide wheel 34, and the bracket 33. Specifically, the drive component 29 is a servo motor. The outer protective plate 1 has a mounting groove 28, and the servo motor is fixedly set in the mounting groove 28. The rotating shaft passes through the inner ring of the bearing and is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the servo motor. The two sloping grooves 32 rotate with the swing plate 6 around the rotating shaft.

[0044] Furthermore, two inclined slots 32 are respectively positioned near opposite sides of the swing plate 6, and correspond to the locking members 3 located on opposite sides of the port. When the servo motor drives the swing plate 6 to rotate around the axis, the inclined slots 32 undergo angular displacement with the swing plate 6. Since the guide wheel 34 is restricted by the movement direction of the bracket 33 and the locking member 3, the guide wheel 34 will slide relative to the inclined slot 32. The sliding of the guide wheel 34 is converted into linear displacement of the locking member 3 along the second direction through the bracket 33. By setting the inclination direction of the two inclined slots 32 accordingly, the two locking members 3 can be made closer to each other when the swing plate 6 rotates in one direction, and further apart when the swing plate 6 rotates in the opposite direction. Thus, the rotational motion of the swing plate 6 is converted into the linear opening and closing motion of the two locking members 3. The mounting slot 28 can provide mounting space for the servo motor, allowing the servo motor to be positioned close to the axis of the swing plate 6 and directly connected to the axis through the output shaft, shortening the power transmission path.

[0045] In some embodiments, the locking element 3 is an L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate. Two L-shaped snap-fit ​​plates are slidably disposed on the inner protective plate 7 near the top and bottom, respectively. An elastic sealing gasket 4 is fixedly disposed on the side of each L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate facing the port. The two L-shaped snap-fit ​​plates move relative to each other in a direction that is closer or farther away from each other to lock or unlock the port. Specifically, the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate may include a main body section that slides with the inner protective plate 7 and a snap-fit ​​section that bends towards the port. When two L-shaped snap-fit ​​plates approach each other, the snap-fit ​​sections located on the upper and lower sides of the port approach the outer perimeter of the port, thereby forming a surrounding limit on the port. When two L-shaped snap-fit ​​plates move away from each other, the opening size between them increases to facilitate operation, connection, or maintenance of the port. The elastic sealing gasket 4, located on the port-facing side of the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate, may be made of rubber, silicone, or other elastic materials. In the locked state, the elastic sealing gasket 4 can be located between the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate and the outer perimeter of the electronic device port and generate a certain elastic deformation, thereby filling the local assembly gap. The elastic sealing gasket 4 can also reduce the degree of direct rigid contact between the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate and the electronic device housing. Through the cooperation of the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate, the elastic sealing gasket 4, and the inner protective plate 7, mechanical limitation and fit protection can be formed around the port.

[0046] In some embodiments, an elastic pad 5 is provided on the side of the inner protective plate 7 facing away from the swing plate 6; please refer to Figure 7 It also includes several air ducts 8, which pass through the outer protective plate 1, the inner protective plate 7 and the elastic pad 5; the air ducts 8 extend along the moving direction of the connecting support assembly 200, and a dustproof net is provided inside the air ducts 8, which is fixedly connected to the air ducts 8 by bolts.

[0047] Specifically, the elastic pad 5 can be glued or otherwise fixed and installed on the side of the inner protective plate 7 near the electronic device port. It can first contact the chassis surface around the port when the connecting support assembly 200 moves towards the electronic device in the first direction, and adapt to the local surface height difference through its own elastic deformation. The air duct 8 passes through the outer protective plate 1, the inner protective plate 7 and the elastic pad 5 in sequence, so that the external air can communicate with the area near the port through the air duct 8. The axial direction of the air duct 8 can be consistent with or substantially consistent with the first direction, thereby establishing a through channel between the multiple plate-shaped components stacked along the first direction of the device. The dustproof net is set inside the air duct 8 and fixed with bolts so that it can be disassembled, replaced or cleaned when maintenance is required. The through-type air duct 8 can reduce the obstruction of airflow by the completely closed structure, while the dustproof net restricts larger dust and impurities from entering the area near the port along the air duct channel, thereby taking into account both ventilation and dust prevention requirements. This structure is particularly suitable for electronic devices that generate heat during port operation.

[0048] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 6 An L-shaped sliding block 31 is fixedly provided on the locking member 3, and a sliding groove 30 matching the L-shaped sliding block 31 is provided on the inner protective plate 7. The L-shaped sliding block 31 includes a guide section that is slidably provided in the sliding groove 30 and a fixed section located outside the sliding groove 30 and fixedly connected to the locking member 3, so as to restrict the movement direction of the locking member 3 through the guide section and restrict the L-shaped sliding block 31 from coming out of the sliding groove 30.

[0049] In the specific structure, the L-shaped sliding block 31 can form an angled structure as a whole. Its guide section extends into the sliding groove 30 on the inner protective plate 7, and the fixed section is located outside the sliding groove 30 and is fixedly connected to the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate. The guide section and the sliding groove 30 form a sliding relationship that allows the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate to move along a preset straight path when pulled by the bracket 33. The angled structure of the L-shaped sliding block 31 also makes the guide section and the fixed section located in different planar areas, thereby maintaining the sliding guidance function while forming a connection with the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate. A stable connection between them; the length of the sliding groove 30 can be set according to the maximum opening and closing stroke required by the two locking members 3; when the swing plate 6 drives the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate to move through the inclined groove 32, guide wheel 34 and bracket 33, the L-shaped sliding block 31 moves synchronously along the sliding groove 30, and the sliding groove 30 restricts the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate from deflecting or moving away from the predetermined direction of movement; therefore, the inclined groove 32 and guide wheel 34 constitute the motion conversion part, and the L-shaped sliding block 31 and sliding groove 30 constitute the linear guide part, and the two parts together limit the opening and closing movement of the locking member 3.

[0050] In some embodiments, a warning component 20 is also included, which is disposed on the protective frame 100. An anti-pry trigger switch is provided between the connecting support assembly 200 and the port locking mechanism 300. The anti-pry trigger switch adopts a pressure-sensitive structure and is communicatively connected to the warning component 20. The anti-pry trigger switch has a closed state corresponding to the mutual contact state of the connecting support assembly 200 and the port locking mechanism 300, and an open state corresponding to the change of their contact state. The warning component 20 issues a warning signal when the anti-pry trigger switch is in the open state. Specifically, the anti-pry trigger switch is disposed between the outer protective plate 1 and the cross locking plate 9, and switches between the contact state and the separation state of the outer protective plate 1 and the cross locking plate 9, respectively, so as to trigger the warning component 20 when the outer protective plate 1 is displaced relative to the cross locking plate 9.

[0051] In some embodiments, a signal output module connected to the anti-tamper trigger switch signal is also included. The signal output module is used to acquire the switch status signal of the anti-tamper trigger switch and output the corresponding trigger signal to the control system of the electronic device when the anti-tamper trigger switch switches from the closed state to the open state.

[0052] In one specific embodiment, the warning component 20 can be a warning light, or a component capable of outputting light, sound, or other identifiable warning signals. Specifically, multiple warning lights spaced apart can be installed on the top of the mounting frame 13, allowing on-site personnel to identify the alarm status from different viewing directions. The anti-pry trigger switch adopts a pressure-sensing structure. When the outer protective plate 1 and the cross locking plate 9 are in normal contact or in a predetermined installation state, the anti-pry trigger switch receives corresponding pressure and remains closed. When someone pries, disassembles, or forcibly displaces the outer protective plate 1, the port locking mechanism 300, or the connecting support assembly 200, causing a change in the relative position or contact pressure between the outer protective plate 1 and the cross locking plate 9, the anti-pry trigger switch switches to the open state. After receiving this state change, the warning component 20 issues a warning signal to prompt on-site personnel to check the port protection device. Furthermore, the signal output module can be a signal transmission module, enabling the anti-pry trigger status to not only generate a local warning but also send it to the electronic device's own control system or security management system. This combines the mechanical protection status with the electronic warning status.

[0053] Specifically, in one embodiment, when the device is working normally, the relative positions of the mounting frame 13 in the first direction, the second direction, and the corresponding mounting positions can be adjusted by installing the adjustment components, so that the mating holes 14 on the mounting frame 13 are aligned with the corresponding fixed positions of the electronic equipment chassis, and the side is fixed by threaded fasteners; then, it is connected to the top of the chassis, the frame beam, or the mounting bracket through the reinforcing holes 21 on the top mounting plate 22; when it is necessary to move the port locking mechanism 300 close to the port, the electric push rod 15 is controlled to move, so that the cross locking plate 9 moves along the first direction; the limiting post 11 and the limiting hole are related to this movement. The process is guided, and the buffer elastic component 12 buffers the movement process and external vibrations. After the inner protective plate 7 and the elastic pad 5 move to the corresponding position on the periphery of the port, the swing plate 6 is driven to rotate by the servo motor. The two inclined grooves 32 on the swing plate 6 rotate accordingly, and the guide wheel 34 moves relative to each other along the inclined groove 32. The upper and lower L-shaped snap-fit ​​plates move closer to each other in the second direction through the bracket 33. The L-shaped sliding block 31 slides synchronously in the sliding groove 30, constraining the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plates to move in the preset direction. When the two L-shaped snap-fit ​​plates move to the locking position, the elastic sealing pad 4 is close to the periphery of the port, thereby completing the mechanical locking of the port.

[0054] When port inspection, wiring, or normal maintenance is required, the servo motor can be controlled to rotate in the reverse direction, causing the swing plate 6 to swing in the reverse direction. The guide wheel 34 moves in the reverse direction along the corresponding inclined groove 32, driving the two L-shaped locking plates away from each other through the bracket 33. After the two L-shaped locking plates release the restriction on the port periphery, the electric push rod 15 can be further controlled to retract, causing the cross locking plate 9, together with the port locking mechanism 300, to move away from the electronic device port in the first direction, providing space for port operation. Throughout the process, the second direction opening and closing movement of the port locking mechanism 300 is independent of the first direction forward and backward movement of the connecting support assembly 200. Therefore, it is possible to release the lock first and then move backward as a whole, or to position the whole assembly first and then lock it during the installation stage. This movement relationship can adapt to different port protrusion heights, port periphery dimensions, and chassis installation positions.

[0055] In terms of heat dissipation and dust prevention, the air duct 8 runs through the outer protective plate 1, the inner protective plate 7, and the elastic pad 5, thereby forming a continuously connected air channel between the multi-layer plates; the heat generated around the port during operation can be exchanged with the outside air through this channel; the dustproof net is located inside the air duct 8 to block dust and impurities entering the channel; when a lot of dust accumulates on the dustproof net, the bolts used to fix the dustproof net can be removed and the dustproof net can be cleaned or replaced; compared with a completely closed protective structure, this structure does not require completely sacrificing airflow conditions to form a mechanical lock; at the same time, the elastic pad 5 and the elastic sealing pad 4 are located near the port on the inner protective plate 7 and the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate, respectively, which can reduce the rigid gap between the protective structure and the periphery of the port.

[0056] Regarding installation stability, the mating holes 14 on the mounting frame 13, the reinforcing holes 21 on the top mounting plate 22, and the mounting holes 2 on the outer protective plate 1 can provide fixing points at different positions. The mating holes 14 are used for the connection between the mounting frame 13 and the side wall of the electronic device chassis, the reinforcing holes 21 are used for top auxiliary fixing, and the mounting holes 2 on the outer protective plate 1 can be used for installation positioning in the vicinity of the port locking mechanism 300. At the same time, the limiting post 11, the limiting hole, and the buffer elastic component 12 are arranged between the cross locking plate 9 and the mounting frame 13, so that the electric push rod 15 has additional motion guidance when driving the cross locking plate 9 to move, and provides elastic buffering when the device is subjected to vibration or collision. For electronic devices with different installation dimensions, The relative positions of the mounting frame 13 and the top mounting plate 22 can be continuously adjusted using the vertical adjustment groove 17 and the horizontal adjustment groove 27, and then locked using fasteners. For equipment with different positions on the top of the chassis or the crossbeam of the frame, in another way, the connecting plate 18 can also be set to be angle-adjustable. The installation angle of the top mounting plate 22 can be adjusted by the positional relationship between the connecting plate 18 and the vertical adjustment block 16. Specifically, the L-shaped connecting plate 18 is movably connected to the vertical adjustment block 16 through a rotating shaft and bearing, and a locking nut is sleeved on the rotating shaft on the vertical adjustment block 16, which can realize the angle adjustment and fixation of the L-shaped connecting plate 18. Therefore, the device can be combined and adjusted according to different chassis sizes, shapes and port positions.

[0057] In terms of safety warning, under normal conditions, the outer protective plate 1 and the cross locking plate 9 maintain a predetermined installation relationship, and the anti-pry trigger switch remains closed. When the port protection structure is subjected to abnormal prying, disassembly, or forced displacement, the contact state between the outer protective plate 1 and the cross locking plate 9 changes, causing the anti-pry trigger switch to switch from the closed state to the open state. The warning component 20 outputs a warning signal after receiving the corresponding state change. When a signal output module is provided, the abnormal trigger state can also be sent to the electronic equipment control system so that the control system can record, display, or further process the abnormal information. Therefore, in addition to mechanical protection through the L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate, elastic sealing gasket 4, and multiple installation and fixing positions, the port protection device can also form an abnormal disassembly detection through a state trigger method.

[0058] In addition to the port protection device described above, the present invention also provides an electronic device including the aforementioned port protection device. This electronic device can be an edge server or other electronic devices with external ports. For the structure of other parts of this electronic device, please refer to the relevant technologies, which will not be described in detail here.

[0059] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0060] The port protection device and electronic device provided by the present invention have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to the present invention without departing from the principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A port protection device, characterized in that, include: A protective frame (100) is designed for detachable mounting on electronic devices; A connection support assembly (200) is disposed on the protective frame (100), the connection support assembly (200) is movable relative to the protective frame (100) in a first direction, and the connection support assembly (200) is disposed close to the port of the electronic device; A port locking mechanism (300) is disposed on the connection support assembly (200). The port locking mechanism (300) includes at least two locking members (3) disposed on opposite sides of the port and a guide transmission assembly connected to the locking members (3). Furthermore, the locking member (3) can move relative to the connecting support assembly (200) in a second direction under the drive of the guide transmission assembly, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

2. The port protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective frame (100) includes a mounting frame (13) and a mounting adjustment assembly connected to the top of the mounting frame (13). The mounting frame (13) has a mating hole (14) for connecting to the side wall of the chassis of the electronic device. The mounting adjustment assembly is used to connect to the top of the chassis of the electronic device. The mounting adjustment assembly can adjust the mounting frame (13) in the first direction and the second direction so that the mating hole (14) moves to the corresponding position of the side wall of the chassis.

3. The port protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting and adjusting assembly includes a top mounting plate (22), a transverse positioning plate (24) disposed on both sides of the top mounting plate (22) along a third direction, and a connecting plate (18). The front and rear sides of the mounting frame (13) are respectively connected to the corresponding connecting plate (18); the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. Each of the transverse positioning plates (24) is provided with a transverse adjustment groove (27), and each of the connecting plates (18) is connected with a transverse moving plate (23). The transverse moving plate (23) is provided with a transverse adjustment block (26). The transverse adjustment block (26) is slidably disposed in the corresponding transverse adjustment groove (27), and the transverse adjustment block (26) can be fixed at any position in the transverse adjustment groove (27) by a transverse fastener (25).

4. The port protection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting plate (18) is L-shaped. The mounting frame (13) has vertical adjustment slots (17) on both sides along the third direction. The connecting plate (18) is provided with vertical adjustment blocks (16). The vertical adjustment blocks (16) are slidably disposed in the corresponding vertical adjustment slots (17), and the vertical adjustment blocks (16) can be fixed at any position in the vertical adjustment slots (17) by vertical fasteners (19).

5. The port protection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The horizontal adjustment block (26) and the vertical adjustment block (16) are respectively provided with horizontal adjustment threaded holes and vertical adjustment threaded holes. The horizontal fastener (25) and the vertical fastener (19) are respectively connected to the corresponding horizontal adjustment threaded holes or the vertical adjustment threaded holes. After passing through the corresponding horizontal adjustment threaded holes or the vertical adjustment threaded holes, the horizontal fastener (25) and the vertical fastener (19) can abut against the corresponding horizontal positioning plate (24) or the mounting frame (13).

6. The port protection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the horizontal adjustment groove (27) and the vertical adjustment groove (17) are elongated through grooves. The extension direction of the horizontal adjustment groove (27) is perpendicular to the extension direction of the vertical adjustment groove (17). The axial direction of the horizontal fastener (25) intersects the surface of the horizontal positioning plate (24). The axial direction of the vertical fastener (19) intersects the corresponding side wall of the mounting frame (13) with the vertical adjustment groove (17).

7. The port protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The connecting support assembly (200) includes a cross locking plate (9), which includes a first support plate extending along a third direction and a second support plate extending along a second direction. The first support plate and the second support plate are intersected and connected. The cross locking plate (9) has a plurality of locking holes (10) spaced apart. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

8. The port protection device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting support assembly (200) also includes several electric push rods (15), one end of which is connected to the cross locking plate (9) and the other end is connected to the protective frame (100). The extension and retraction direction of the electric push rods (15) is consistent with the movement direction of the cross locking plate (9).

9. The port protection device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting support assembly (200) also includes several limiting posts (11), which are located on opposite sides of the cross locking plate (9). The protective frame (100) has limiting holes that match the limiting posts (11). One end of the limiting post (11) is fixed to the cross locking plate (9), and the other end is slidably connected to the limiting hole. Each limiting post (11) is fitted with a buffer elastic component (12) on its outer periphery. Both ends of the buffer elastic component (12) abut against the protective frame (100) and the cross locking plate (9), respectively.

10. The port protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The guide transmission assembly includes an outer protective plate (1) disposed on the connecting support assembly (200), a swing plate (6) rotatably disposed relative to the outer protective plate (1), and an inner protective plate (7) fixed on the swing plate (6). The locking member (3) is slidably disposed on the inner protective plate (7). The swing plate (6) can drive the two locking members (3) to move closer or further away during the swinging process.

11. The port protection device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The guide transmission assembly also includes a drive component (29), a bracket (33) corresponding to each of the locking components (3), a guide wheel (34), and a groove (32) opened on the swing plate (6). Each guide wheel (34) is disposed in the corresponding groove (32) and can move along the groove (32). One end of the bracket (33) is connected to the corresponding guide wheel (34), and the other end is fixedly connected to the corresponding locking component (3). The driving component (29) is connected to the swing plate (6) to drive the swing plate (6) to rotate, and drives the corresponding locking component (3) to move through the inclined groove (32), the guide wheel (34) and the bracket (33).

12. The port protection device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The locking member (3) is an L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate. The two L-shaped snap-fit ​​plates are slidably disposed on the inner protective plate (7) near the top and bottom respectively. An elastic sealing gasket (4) is fixedly disposed on the side of each L-shaped snap-fit ​​plate facing the port. The two L-shaped snap-fit ​​plates move relative to each other in the direction of approaching or moving away from each other to lock or unlock the port.

13. The port protection device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The inner protective plate (7) is provided with an elastic pad (5) on the side away from the swing plate (6); it also includes a plurality of air ducts (8), which pass through the outer protective plate (1), the inner protective plate (7) and the elastic pad (5); The air duct (8) extends along the moving direction of the connecting support assembly (200), and a dustproof net is provided inside the air duct (8).

14. The port protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, It also includes a warning component (20), which is disposed on the protective frame (100); an anti-pry trigger switch is provided between the connecting support assembly (200) and the port locking mechanism (300), the anti-pry trigger switch adopts a pressure sensing structure and is communicatively connected to the warning component (20), the anti-pry trigger switch has a closed state corresponding to the mutual contact state of the connecting support assembly (200) and the port locking mechanism (300) and an open state corresponding to the change of the contact state of the two, and the warning component (20) emits a warning signal when the anti-pry trigger switch is in the open state.

15. An electronic device, comprising a port protection device, characterized in that, The port protection device is the port protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

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