Disassembly-free field system upgrading device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of on-site system upgrading and maintenance, and relates to a disassembly-free on-site system upgrading device, which comprises a CONSOLE female seat, a patch cord and an upgrading interface board, the upgrading interface board is connected to the CONSOLE female seat through the patch cord, and the CONSOLE female seat is provided with a USBDP signal interface, a USBDM signal interface and a RECOVERY signal interface. Compared with an existing local upgrading scheme, the method has the advantages that the existing CONSOLE interface of the product is utilized, unused signals are changed into signals required by upgrading, local upgrading of field maintenance engineers is facilitated through the patch cord and the patch board, disassembly is not needed, and the method is simple and convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of on-site system upgrade and maintenance, and more specifically to a disassembly-free on-site system upgrade device. Background Art

[0002] Industrial control product system upgrades are a very common operation in the field maintenance of electronic products. Currently, most electronic products do not have upgrade interfaces. If a local upgrade is required during later debugging, the chassis or shell must be disassembled first, and then the upgrade line must be connected to complete the local upgrade of the system. Disassembling the chassis or shell on site will increase the workload of maintenance personnel, and the professional skills required of maintenance engineers are also high. Disassembly is also likely to cause secondary damage to the equipment, leading to other defects.

[0003] In order to facilitate maintenance and upgrades, some products have added upgrade interfaces on the outside, but this is not suitable for products with small size and limited panel space. It will also affect the simplicity of the product appearance. It can be seen that system upgrades have many inconveniences and are not conducive to product upgrades and maintenance. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that the system upgrade in the prior art has multiple inconveniences, which is not conducive to product upgrade and maintenance. In view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, a disassembly-free on-site system upgrade device is provided, comprising:

[0005] A CONSOLE mother socket, an adapter cable, and an upgrade interface board, wherein the upgrade interface board is connected to the CONSOLE mother socket through the adapter cable, and the CONSOLE mother socket is provided with a USB_DP signal interface, a USB_DM signal interface, and a RECOVERY signal interface.

[0006] Preferably, the adapter cable is a cross-belt shielded network cable with a length of 10 cm.

[0007] Preferably, the upgrade interface board includes a CONSOLE interface, an upgrade interface and a dip switch. The CONSOLE interface connects the USB_DP signal interface, USB_DM signal interface, GND signal interface, and RECOVERY signal interface to the upgrade interface and the dip switch through the network via the adapter cable. The dip switch shorts the RECOVERY signal interface to GND to trigger the system to enter upgrade mode.

[0008] Preferably, the dip switch includes any one of DS-1, DS-2, DS-3, DS-4, DS-5, DS-6, DS-7, DS-8, DS-9, DS-10, and DS-12.

[0009] Preferably, the upgrade interface includes a data transmission interface.

[0010] Preferably, the upgrade interface includes an authentication and authorization interface.

[0011] Preferably, the upgrade interface includes a version control interface.

[0012] Preferably, the upgrade interface comprises a logging interface.

[0013] The implementation of the disassembly-free on-site system upgrade device of the utility model has the following beneficial effects: compared with the existing local upgrade solution, the existing CONSOLE interface of the product is utilized to change the unused signals into the signals required for the upgrade, and the on-site maintenance engineers can perform local upgrades through adapter cables and adapter boards without disassembling the machine, which is simple and convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the prior art descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative work. The utility model will be further described below in combination with the drawings and embodiments. In the drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of the on-site system upgrade device without disassembly of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 The utility model is a structural block diagram of an upgrade interface board in a disassembly-free on-site system upgrade device.

[0017] In the figure, 10-CONSOLE socket, 20-adapter cable, 30-upgrade interface board, 301-CONSOLE interface, 302-upgrade interface, 303-dip switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0019] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0020] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

[0021] See also Figure 1 , is a schematic diagram of the structure of the on-site system upgrade device without disassembly of the utility model. Figure 1 As shown, in the disassembly-free on-site system upgrade device provided in the first embodiment of the utility model, at least a CONSOLE socket 10, an adapter cable 20, and an upgrade interface board 30 are included, wherein the upgrade interface board 30 is connected to the CONSOLE socket 10 through the adapter cable 20, and the CONSOLE socket 10 is provided with a USB_DP signal interface, a USB_DM signal interface, and a RECOVERY signal interface.

[0022] CONSOLE mother socket, also known as CONSOLE interface, is a communication interface widely used in computer systems. It provides a convenient way for users to interact and communicate with computers, and is an important part of computer systems. CONSOLE interface is an interface designed for system administrators and equipment maintenance personnel. Its main function is to initialize the configuration and fault diagnosis of equipment. Through the CONSOLE interface, administrators can directly interact with the equipment and perform various operations and tasks, including equipment management, system configuration, program operation, etc. In addition, CONSOLE interface can also be used for remote management and maintenance of equipment, greatly improving the management efficiency and reliability of equipment.

[0023] The CONSOLE interface is usually connected to the serial port of the computer. Users can use a dedicated CONSOLE cable to connect it to the USB port or Bluetooth interface of a laptop or other device. After the connection, users can use the terminal emulation program to configure network devices locally or remotely to achieve rapid configuration and management of the device. It is worth mentioning that the CONSOLE interface is not only applicable to network devices, such as switches, routers, etc., but also to various computer systems, such as servers, workstations, etc. It provides users with an intuitive and convenient operation interface, allowing users to easily manage and maintain computer systems.

[0024] With the continuous advancement of technology and the improvement of product functions, system upgrades have become a common means to improve product performance, fix potential problems, and enhance user experience. However, the current CONSOLE mother socket design can no longer meet the latest upgrade requirements, especially in terms of signal transmission efficiency and stability. Therefore, this embodiment transforms and upgrades the existing CONSOLE mother socket.

[0025] For the CONSOLE socket, this embodiment performs signal reconstruction, removes unused signal lines, including old communication protocols, redundant power interfaces, etc., and adds USB_DP, USB_DM, and RECOVERY signal line interfaces required for system upgrades. This not only simplifies the signal transmission path, but also improves the stability and efficiency of the upgrade process.

[0026] The newly added USB_DP, USB_DM, and RECOVERY signal line interfaces are an indispensable part of the modern USB communication protocol.

[0027] USB_DP (USB Data Pos it i ve): It is the positive data line in USB communication, responsible for transmitting the positive part of the data signal. In the USB communication protocol, USB_DP and USB_DM together constitute the differential pair of data transmission, ensuring the accuracy and stability of data transmission.

[0028] USB_DM (USB Data Negative): It is the negative data line in USB communication, responsible for transmitting the negative part of the data signal. Together with USB_DP, it forms a differential pair for data transmission, effectively resists electromagnetic interference, and improves the reliability of data transmission.

[0029] RECOVERY signal: This is a signal line dedicated to system recovery or upgrade. During the upgrade process, the RECOVERY signal is responsible for guiding the system into the recovery mode to ensure the smooth progress of the upgrade process. At the same time, when the system fails, the RECOVERY signal can also be used to perform system recovery operations to protect the security of user data.

[0030] The modified CONSOLE socket 10 is connected to the upgrade interface board 30 through the adapter cable 20 to form a complete upgrade channel. When the system needs to be upgraded, the upgrade interface board 30 receives the upgrade instruction and transmits the instruction to the CONSOLE socket 10 through the adapter cable 20. The CONSOLE socket 10 accurately transmits the upgrade data packet to the system through the newly added USB_DP and USB_DM signal line interfaces. At the same time, the RECOVERY signal line ensures that fault recovery operations can be performed at any time during the system upgrade process, ensuring the safety and stability of the upgrade process.

[0031] As a bridge between the upgrade device and the product system, the stability and reliability of the CONSOLE socket 10 are crucial. It is responsible for receiving and transmitting data signals from the upgrade interface board to ensure the accuracy of the upgrade information. During the upgrade process, any improper operation of the CONSOLE socket 10 may result in data loss or device damage.

[0032] The adapter cable 20 plays the role of data transmission in the system upgrade. One end of it is connected to the CONSOLE mother socket 10, and the other end is connected to the upgrade interface board 30, which is responsible for transmitting the upgrade data from the upgrade device to the product system. The quality and performance of the adapter cable directly affect the stability and efficiency of data transmission. The use of poor quality adapter cables may cause data transmission interruptions or errors, thereby affecting the success rate of the upgrade. Therefore, during the upgrade process, it should be noted that it is recommended to use a dedicated adapter cable that has undergone strict quality inspection to ensure the stability and reliability of data transmission. In specific implementation, the adapter cable is a cross-band shielded network cable with a length of 10 cm.

[0033] In this embodiment, the interface definition of the product-side CONSOLE female socket 10 is shown in Table 1.

[0034] Table 1

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[0037] Figure 2 This is a structural block diagram of the upgrade interface board in the on-site system upgrade device without disassembly of the utility model. Figure 2As shown, the upgrade interface board includes a CONSOLE interface 301, an upgrade interface 302 and a dip switch 303. The CONSOLE interface 301 connects the USB_DP signal interface, USB_DM signal interface, GND signal interface, and RECOVERY signal interface to the upgrade interface 302 and the dip switch 303 through a network through an adapter cable. The dip switch 303 shorts the RECOVERY signal interface to GND to trigger the system to enter the upgrade mode.

[0038] The CONSOLE female connector interface definition of the upgrade interface board is shown in Table 2:

[0039] Table 2

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[0042] A dip switch is a common electronic component, also known as a double-pole single-pole toggle switch. In specific implementation, the dip switch includes but is not limited to any one of DS-1, DS-2, DS-3, DS-4, DS-5, DS-6, DS-7, DS-8, DS-9, DS-10, and DS-12.

[0043] The working principle of the dip switch is intuitive and effective. It consists of a lever, a base plate, a fixed end, a contact, an elastic sheet, and a package shell. When the lever is moved, the lever contacts (or disconnects) the internal contact, thereby changing the state of the signal. In a diode array, the lever can be connected to multiple contacts to obtain different logical signal combinations. Therefore, the user can select the desired logical signal by changing the position of the lever. The principle of the dip switch is actually to achieve the ON / OFF state conversion through mechanical contact. In the dip switch, each mechanism has a moving piece and a fixed piece. The contact between these pieces determines the state of the switch. When the dip switch is moved, the moving piece contacts the fixed piece, thereby changing the state of the switch. At the same time, in order to ensure the stability and long life of the switch, springs and other devices are added to the mechanism of the dip switch to provide more reliable mechanical contact. The wide application of the dip switch is due to its unique advantages. First, the dip switch has a clear switch state, which can intuitively display the current working state. Secondly, the operation of the dip switch is simple, and only requires manual toggle switch. In addition, the DIP switch also has excellent electrical properties and stable mechanical properties, and can adapt to various harsh working environments.

[0044] Upgrade interfaces are key components for building efficient systems. In the digital age, system upgrades have become a core part of ensuring business continuity and competitiveness. Among them, upgrade interfaces play an indispensable role. These upgrade interfaces are not only related to data transmission efficiency, but also directly affect the stability and security of the system upgrade process.

[0045] In specific implementation, the upgrade interface may include a data transmission interface. The data transmission interface is responsible for transmitting new data, configurations, or code fragments from the upgrade source to the target system during the upgrade process. This interface must ensure the integrity and accuracy of the data to avoid data loss or damage during the transmission process.

[0046] In specific implementation, the upgrade interface may also include an authentication and authorization interface. In order to ensure the security of the upgrade process, the upgrade interface may be equipped with an authentication and authorization function. This interface verifies the source and authority of the upgrade request to ensure that only legitimate users or systems can perform the upgrade operation.

[0047] In specific implementation, the upgrade interface may also include a version control interface. The upgrade interface needs to be able to identify the current version of the target system and provide a corresponding upgrade solution based on the version information. This helps ensure the pertinence and effectiveness of the upgrade process.

[0048] In specific implementation, the upgrade interface can also include a logging interface. During the upgrade process, the upgrade interface will record key operation information and state changes so that backtracking and debugging can be performed when problems occur. This interface is crucial to ensuring the transparency and traceability of the upgrade process.

[0049] The working principles of the data transmission interface, authentication and authorization interface, version control interface, and logging interface are mainly based on network communication and protocol exchange. During the upgrade process, the upgrade source sends the upgrade file or instruction to the target system through the data transmission interface. After receiving the data, the target system verifies the validity of the upgrade request through the authentication and authorization interface. Once the verification is passed, the version control interface checks the current version of the target system and determines the best upgrade path.

[0050] Finally, the upgrade interface performs the upgrade operation and records key information through the logging interface during the entire process for subsequent analysis and optimization.

[0051] During the specific implementation, the maintenance engineer first powers off the upgraded product, then inserts one end of the built-in adapter cable into the CONSOLE female socket on the product end, and the other end into the CONSOLE interface on the upgrade interface board, and then connects the upgrade interface to the computer.

[0052] Furthermore, when the upgraded product is powered on, it will automatically enter the upgrade mode, and engineers can perform product upgrade operations.

[0053] Furthermore, after completing the upgrade, the engineer unplugs the adapter cable and restarts the device to complete the entire upgrade operation.

[0054] The utility model has the beneficial effect of the design of the above embodiments: compared with the existing local upgrade solution, the existing CONSOLE interface of the product is used to change the unused signals into the signals required for the upgrade, and the on-site maintenance engineers can perform local upgrades through adapter cables and adapter boards without disassembling the machine, which is simple and convenient.

[0055] The present invention is described according to specific embodiments, but those skilled in the art should understand that various changes and equivalent substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, in order to adapt to specific occasions of the present invention technology, many modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from its protection scope. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all embodiments that fall within the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A system upgrade device for on-site system without disassembly. It is characterized in that include: A CONSOLE mother socket, an adapter cable, and an upgrade interface board, wherein the upgrade interface board is connected to the CONSOLE mother socket through the adapter cable, and the CONSOLE mother socket is provided with a USB_DP signal interface, a USB_DM signal interface, and a RECOVERY signal interface.

2. The on-site system upgrade device without disassembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The adapter cable is a cross-band shielded network cable with a length of 10 cm.

3. The on-site system upgrade device without disassembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The upgrade interface board includes a CONSOLE interface, an upgrade interface and a dip switch. The CONSOLE interface connects the USB_DP signal interface, USB_DM signal interface, GND signal interface, and RECOVERY signal interface to the upgrade interface and the dip switch through the network via the adapter cable. The dip switch shorts the RECOVERY signal interface to GND to trigger the system to enter the upgrade mode.

4. The on-site system upgrade device without disassembly according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The dip switch includes any one of DS-1, DS-2, DS-3, DS-4, DS-5, DS-6, DS-7, DS-8, DS-9, DS-10, and DS-12.

5. The on-site system upgrade device without disassembly according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The upgrade interface includes a data transmission interface.

6. The on-site system upgrade device without disassembly according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The upgrade interface includes an authentication and authorization interface.

7. The on-site system upgrade device without disassembly according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The upgrade interface includes a version control interface.

8. The on-site system upgrade device without disassembly according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The upgrade interface includes a logging interface.

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