Heat dissipation mechanism and edge computing unit

Abstract

The utility model provides a heat dissipation mechanism and an edge computing unit, and relates to the technical field of edge computing. The heat dissipation mechanism is applied to the edge calculation unit body and comprises a heat dissipation structure detachably arranged at the top of the edge calculation unit body, the heat dissipation structure comprises a heat dissipation piece detachably arranged at the top of the edge calculation unit body, and a fixing part is arranged between the heat dissipation piece and the edge calculation unit body. The heat dissipation piece comprises a cover plate placed on the top of the edge calculation unit body, and a dust filtering net and a heat dissipation fan located below the dust filtering net are installed in the cover plate. According to the invention, the cover plate can be fixed on the edge computing unit main body through the mutual clamping of the clamping claws and the clamping grooves on the clamping plates, and when the dust filter screen and the cooling fan need to be maintained and cleaned, the cover plate can be taken down from the edge computing unit main body by pushing the clamping plates to separate the clamping claws and the clamping grooves of the clamping plates, so that the cover plate is convenient to disassemble, and the maintenance is convenient. And cleaning is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of edge computing technology, and in particular to a heat dissipation mechanism and an edge computing unit. Background Art

[0002] Edge computing units are a new type of computing resource that places computing resources at the edge of the network to provide terminal devices with faster computing and data processing capabilities. This computing model migrates computing tasks to edge devices that generate source data, reducing data transmission latency and reducing the burden on central data centers. Edge computing units have a wide range of applications in different fields. Edge computing gateways are common edge computing units that can extend cloud functions to local edge devices, enabling edge devices to respond quickly and autonomously to local events, and provide low-latency, low-cost, privacy-secure, and locally autonomous local computing services.

[0003] The edge computing unit dissipates the heat generated during its operation through a heat dissipation mechanism, but the existing heat dissipation mechanism of the edge computing unit is mostly installed inside its shell. When inspecting and cleaning, the shell of the edge computing unit needs to be disassembled, and the shell of the edge computing unit is mostly fixed with bolts, which is not conducive to disassembly. Therefore, we make improvements to this and propose a heat dissipation mechanism and an edge computing unit. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to address the problem that the over-heat dissipation mechanism of the existing edge computing unit is mostly installed inside its shell, and the shell of the edge computing unit needs to be disassembled for inspection and cleaning, while the shell of the edge computing unit is mostly fixed with bolts, which is not conducive to disassembly.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the utility model provides a heat dissipation mechanism and an edge computing unit to improve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] The specific application is as follows:

[0007] A heat dissipation mechanism, applied to the edge computing unit main body, includes a heat dissipation structure detachably arranged on the top of the edge computing unit main body, the heat dissipation structure includes a heat dissipation member detachably arranged on the top of the edge computing unit main body, a fixing portion is arranged between the heat dissipation member and the edge computing unit main body; the heat dissipation member includes a cover plate placed on the top of the edge computing unit main body, a dust filter screen and a heat dissipation fan located below the dust filter screen are installed in the cover plate;

[0008] The fixing part includes two fixing parts arranged between the edge computing unit body and the cover plate, and the fixing part includes a card slot opened on the side of the edge computing unit body and a chamber opened in the cover plate. A connecting rod is inserted into the chamber, and one end of the connecting rod passes through the chamber and is fixedly connected to the card plate. The top of the card plate close to the cover plate is provided with a claw, and the claw at the bottom of one side of the card plate is plugged into the card slot.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the length of the bottom clamping claw on one side of the clamping plate is greater than the length of the top clamping claw on one side of the clamping plate.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a first spring located in the chamber is provided on the outer surface of the connecting rod, and two ends of the first spring are fixedly connected to the connecting rod and the chamber respectively.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a plurality of heat dissipation holes are provided at the bottom of the edge computing unit body, and the heat dissipation holes cooperate with the heat dissipation fan to dissipate the heat of the edge computing unit body.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, connecting plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the edge computing unit body, and slots are opened on one side of the two connecting plates.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a mounting mechanism is provided between the two connecting plates, and the mounting mechanism is used to cooperate with the connecting plates to fix the main body of the edge computing unit.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the installation mechanism includes a mounting shell located below the main body of the edge computing unit, and connecting grooves are provided on both sides of the top of the mounting shell, and the two connecting plates are respectively inserted into the two connecting grooves, and sliding grooves are provided at the bottom of the inner cavities of the two connecting grooves, and support rods are fixedly installed in the two sliding grooves, and sliding plates are sleeved on the outer surfaces of the two support rods. The top ends of the two sliding plates pass through the sliding grooves and are fixedly connected to the limiting plates, and the two limiting plates are fixedly connected to the sides close to the connecting plates with plug rods, and the outer surfaces of the two plug rods are respectively inserted into the two slots.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the outer surface of the support rod is sleeved with a second spring located in the slide groove, and the two ends of the second spring are respectively fixedly connected to the sliding plate and the slide groove.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a pull rod is fixedly connected between the ends of the two limit plates away from the insertion rod, and the pull rod is used to pull the two limit plates to move.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, side grooves are provided on both sides of the installation shell, and a plurality of installation holes are also provided on the installation shell.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] In the scheme of this application:

[0020] In order to solve the problem that the over-heating mechanism of the edge computing unit in the prior art is mostly installed inside its shell, and the shell of the edge computing unit needs to be disassembled for inspection and cleaning, while the shell of the edge computing unit is mostly fixed with bolts, which is not conducive to disassembly, the present application can fix the cover plate to the edge computing unit body by engaging the claws and slots on the card plate with each other. When the dust filter and the cooling fan need to be inspected and cleaned, the card plate can be pushed to separate the claws and slots of the card plate, and the cover plate can be removed from the edge computing unit body, which makes the cover plate easy to disassemble and facilitates cleaning. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the heat dissipation mechanism and edge computing unit provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 2 Provided for this application Figure 1 Exploded diagram of

[0023] Figure 3 Provided for this application Figure 2 The enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a partial side cutaway structure of a cover plate provided in this application;

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a side cutaway structure of the mounting shell provided in the present application;

[0026] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure when the mounting shell provided in this application is buckled on top of the cover plate.

[0027] Indicated in the figure:

[0028] 1. Edge computing unit body; 101. Heat dissipation hole; 2. Heat dissipation structure; 201. Cover plate; 202. Dust filter; 203. Cooling fan; 204. Chamber; 205. Connecting rod; 206. Card plate; 207. First spring; 208. Card slot; 3. Installation mechanism; 301. Installation shell; 302. Connecting slot; 303. Slide slot; 304. Support rod; 305. Sliding plate; 306. Limiting plate; 307. Insert rod; 308. Pull rod; 309. Second spring; 310. Installation hole; 311. Side slot; 4. Connecting plate; 401. Slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the utility model, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0030] As described in the background technology, the edge computing unit dissipates the heat generated during its operation through a heat dissipation mechanism, but the heat dissipation mechanism of the existing edge computing unit is mostly installed inside its shell. When performing maintenance and cleaning, the shell of the edge computing unit needs to be disassembled, and the shell of the edge computing unit is mostly fixed with bolts, which is not conducive to disassembly.

[0031] In order to solve this technical problem, the utility model provides a heat dissipation mechanism and an edge computing unit.

[0032] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 , a heat dissipation mechanism is applied to an edge computing unit body 1, comprising a heat dissipation structure 2 detachably arranged on the top of the edge computing unit body 1, the heat dissipation structure 2 comprising a heat dissipation member detachably arranged on the top of the edge computing unit body 1, a fixing portion being arranged between the heat dissipation member and the edge computing unit body 1; the heat dissipation member comprises a cover plate 201 placed on the top of the edge computing unit body 1, a dust filter 202 and a heat dissipation fan 203 located below the dust filter 202 are installed in the cover plate 201;

[0033] The fixing part includes two fixing parts arranged between the edge computing unit body 1 and the cover plate 201, and the fixing parts include a card slot 208 opened on the side of the edge computing unit body 1 and a chamber 204 opened in the cover plate 201. A connecting rod 205 is inserted and connected in the chamber 204. One end of the connecting rod 205 passes through the chamber 204 and is fixedly connected to a card plate 206. The top of the card plate 206 close to the cover plate 201 is provided with claws, and the claws at the bottom of one side of the card plate 206 are plugged into the card slot 208.

[0034] The heat dissipation mechanism and edge computing unit provided by the utility model can fix the cover plate 201 to the edge computing unit body 1 by engaging the claws and the slots 208 on the card plate 206 with each other. When the dust filter 202 and the cooling fan 203 need to be inspected and cleaned, the card plate 206 can be pushed to separate the claws and the slots 208 of the card plate 206, and the cover plate 201 can be removed from the edge computing unit body 1, so that the cover plate 201 is easy to disassemble and easy to clean.

[0035] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the utility model, the technical solution in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0036] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0037] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0038] Example 1, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 , a heat dissipation mechanism is applied to an edge computing unit body 1, comprising a heat dissipation structure 2 detachably arranged on the top of the edge computing unit body 1, the heat dissipation structure 2 comprising a heat dissipation member detachably arranged on the top of the edge computing unit body 1, a fixing portion being arranged between the heat dissipation member and the edge computing unit body 1; the heat dissipation member comprises a cover plate 201 placed on the top of the edge computing unit body 1, a dust filter 202 and a heat dissipation fan 203 located below the dust filter 202 are installed in the cover plate 201;

[0039] The fixing part includes two fixing parts arranged between the edge computing unit body 1 and the cover plate 201, and the fixing part includes a card slot 208 opened on the side of the edge computing unit body 1 and a chamber 204 opened in the cover plate 201. A connecting rod 205 is inserted and connected in the chamber 204, and one end of the connecting rod 205 passes through the chamber 204 and is fixedly connected with a card plate 206. The top of the card plate 206 close to the cover plate 201 is provided with claws, and the claws at the bottom of one side of the card plate 206 are plugged into the card slot 208. The claws on the card plate 206 and the card slot 208 are engaged with each other to fix the cover plate 201 to the edge computing unit body 1. When the dust filter 202 and the cooling fan 203 need to be inspected and cleaned, the card plate 206 is pushed to separate the claws of the card plate 206 from the card slot 208, and the cover plate 201 can be removed from the edge computing unit body 1, so that the cover plate 201 is convenient to disassemble and easy to clean.

[0040] Further, such as Figure 4 As shown, the length of the bottom clamping claw on one side of the clamping plate 206 is greater than the length of the top clamping claw on one side of the clamping plate 206 .

[0041] Further, such as Figure 4 As shown, the outer surface of the connecting rod 205 is provided with a first spring 207 located in the chamber 204, and the two ends of the first spring 207 are fixedly connected to the connecting rod 205 and the chamber 204 respectively. The action force of the first spring 207 can limit the clamping plate 206 through the connecting rod 205, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the clamping claw and the clamping slot 208 on the clamping plate 206.

[0042] Example 2, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 The edge computing unit includes a heat dissipation mechanism. A plurality of heat dissipation holes 101 are arranged at the bottom of the edge computing unit body 1. The heat dissipation holes 101 cooperate with the heat dissipation fan 203 to dissipate the heat of the edge computing unit body 1. The heat dissipation fan 203 and the heat dissipation holes 101 cooperate with each other to accelerate the exchange of air in the edge computing unit body 1 and the outside world, thereby achieving heat dissipation.

[0043] Further, such as Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, connecting plates 4 are fixedly installed on both sides of the edge computing unit body 1, and slots 401 are opened on one side of the two connecting plates 4.

[0044] Embodiment 3 further optimizes the edge computing unit provided in Embodiment 2. Specifically, Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, an installation mechanism 3 is arranged between the two connecting plates 4. The installation mechanism 3 is used to cooperate with the connecting plates 4 to fix the edge computing unit body 1. The installation mechanism 3 and the connecting plates 4 are also detachably connected. The installation mechanism 3 can support the edge computing unit body 1 through the connecting plates 4, so that there is enough space at the bottom of the edge computing unit body 1 for air circulation, thereby facilitating heat dissipation.

[0045] Further, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the mounting mechanism 3 includes a mounting shell 301 located below the edge computing unit body 1, and connecting grooves 302 are provided on both sides of the top of the mounting shell 301. Two connecting plates 4 are respectively inserted into the two connecting grooves 302, and the bottoms of the inner cavities of the two connecting grooves 302 are provided with sliding grooves 303. Support rods 304 are fixedly installed in the two sliding grooves 303, and the outer surfaces of the two support rods 304 are sleeved with sliding plates 305. The top ends of the two sliding plates 305 pass through the sliding grooves 303 and are fixedly connected to the limiting plates 306. The two limiting plates 306 are fixedly connected with plug rods 307 on one side close to the connecting plate 4. The outer surfaces of the two plug rods 307 are respectively inserted into the two slots 401. The connecting plate 4 can be fixed by the mutual cooperation of the plug rods 307 and the slots 401, and then the edge computing unit body 1 can be fixed.

[0046] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, the outer surface of the support rod 304 is sleeved with a second spring 309 located in the slide groove 303, and the two ends of the second spring 309 are fixedly connected to the sliding plate 305 and the slide groove 303 respectively. The action force of the second spring 309 can limit the insertion rod 307 through the sliding plate 305 and the limiting plate 306, thereby improving the firmness of the insertion of the insertion rod 307 and the slot 401.

[0047] Further, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a pull rod 308 is fixedly connected between the ends of the two limit plates 306 away from the insertion rod 307, and the pull rod 308 is used to pull the two limit plates 306 to move, so that when the pull rod 308 is pulled, the two limit plates 306 and the two insertion rods 307 can be driven to move synchronously.

[0048] Further, such as Figure 2 As shown, side grooves 311 are provided on both sides of the mounting shell 301 , and a plurality of mounting holes 310 are provided on the mounting shell 301 . The mounting holes 310 are used to cooperate with bolts to fix the mounting shell 301 .

[0049] The use process of the heat dissipation mechanism and edge computing unit provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, the mounting shell 301 can be directly placed on the supporting plane for use, and can also be fixed on the supporting plane by bolts and mounting holes 310. During use, the cooling fan 203 blows air into the edge computing unit body 1, and cooperates with the cooling holes 101 to accelerate the heat exchange between the edge computing unit body 1 and the outside air to achieve heat dissipation;

[0051] During maintenance and cleaning, push the two card plates 206 away from each other to separate the claws on the card plate 206 from the card slot 208, and pull the cover plate 201 upward to remove the cover plate 201 from the edge computing unit body 1. During installation, push the two card plates 206 away from each other, place the cover plate 201 on the top of the edge computing unit body 1, and then release the card plate 206. The force of the first spring 207 pulls the card plate 206 through the connecting rod 205, so that the claws on the card plate 206 are engaged with the card slot 208.

[0052] Pull the pull rod 308 to make the limit plate 306 drive the plug rod 307 to separate from the slot 401, pull the edge computing unit body 1 to separate the connecting plate 4 from the connecting slot 302, and then remove the mounting mechanism 3, then turn the mounting shell 301 upside down on the cover plate 201, and align the side groove 311 with the card plate 206, push the two card plates 206 away from each other, and then engage the claws on the upper side of the card plate 206 with the side groove 311, that is, Figure 6 As shown, at this time, the mounting shell 301 can protect the edge computing unit body 1 and the cooling fan 203 and other components, and the overall volume is reduced, which is convenient for carrying or storage;

[0053] When it is necessary to change the form of this application from Figure 6 Switch to Figure 1When the clamping plate 206 is pushed to separate the clamping plate 206 from the side groove 311, the mounting shell 301 is pulled upward to remove the mounting shell 301, and then the pull rod 308 is pulled to place the connecting plate 4 in the connecting groove 302, and the pull rod 308 is released to allow the insertion rod 307 to be inserted into the mounting shell 301.

[0054] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0055] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of the utility model, rather than all embodiments. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are given in the accompanying drawings, but they do not limit the patent scope of the utility model. The utility model can be implemented in many different forms. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, for those skilled in the art, it is still possible to modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned specific implementation methods, or to replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. Any equivalent structure made using the contents of the utility model specification and the accompanying drawings, directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, is also within the scope of patent protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A heat dissipation mechanism, characterized in that: Applied to an edge computing unit body (1), comprising a heat dissipation structure (2) detachably arranged on the top of the edge computing unit body (1), the heat dissipation structure (2) comprising a heat dissipation element detachably arranged on the top of the edge computing unit body (1), a fixing portion being arranged between the heat dissipation element and the edge computing unit body (1); the heat dissipation element comprising a cover plate (201) placed on the top of the edge computing unit body (1), a dust filter (202) and a heat dissipation fan (203) located below the dust filter (202) being installed in the cover plate (201); The fixing portion comprises two fixing members arranged between the edge computing unit body (1) and the cover plate (201), the fixing member comprising a card slot (208) provided on the side of the edge computing unit body (1) and a chamber (204) provided in the cover plate (201), a connecting rod (205) being inserted and connected in the chamber (204), one end of the connecting rod (205) passing through the chamber (204) and being fixedly connected to a card plate (206), a claw being provided on the top of the card plate (206) on a side close to the cover plate (201), and a claw on the bottom of one side of the card plate (206) being plugged into the card slot (208).

2. The heat dissipation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the bottom clamping claw on one side of the clamping plate (206) is greater than the length of the top clamping claw on one side of the clamping plate (206).

3. The heat dissipation mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the connecting rod (205) is provided with a first spring (207) located in the chamber (204), and two ends of the first spring (207) are fixedly connected to the connecting rod (205) and the chamber (204) respectively.

4. An edge computing unit, comprising the heat dissipation mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of heat dissipation holes (101) are provided at the bottom of the edge computing unit body (1), and the heat dissipation holes (101) cooperate with the heat dissipation fan (203) to dissipate heat from the edge computing unit body (1).

5. The edge computing unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: Connecting plates (4) are fixedly mounted on both sides of the edge computing unit body (1), and slots (401) are provided on one side of the two connecting plates (4).

6. The edge computing unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: A mounting mechanism (3) is provided between the two connecting plates (4), and the mounting mechanism (3) is used to cooperate with the connecting plates (4) to achieve fixation of the edge computing unit body (1).

7. The edge computing unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting mechanism (3) comprises a mounting shell (301) located below the edge computing unit body (1), the mounting shell (301) having connection grooves (302) on both sides of the top, the two connecting plates (4) being respectively plugged into the two connecting grooves (302), the bottoms of the inner cavities of the two connecting grooves (302) being respectively provided with sliding grooves (303), the two sliding grooves (303) being fixedly provided with support rods (304), the outer surfaces of the two support rods (304) being sleeved with sliding plates (305), the top ends of the two sliding plates (305) passing through the sliding grooves (303) and being fixedly connected to the limiting plates (306), the two limiting plates (306) being fixedly connected to the sides close to the connecting plates (4) with plugging rods (307), the outer surfaces of the two plugging rods (307) being respectively plugged into the two slots (401).

8. The edge computing unit according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer surface of the support rod (304) is sleeved with a second spring (309) located in the slide groove (303), and the two ends of the second spring (309) are respectively fixedly connected to the sliding plate (305) and the slide groove (303).

9. The edge computing unit according to claim 8, characterized in that: A pull rod (308) is fixedly connected between the ends of the two limit plates (306) away from the insertion rod (307), and the pull rod (308) is used to pull the two limit plates (306) to move.

10. The edge computing unit according to claim 9, characterized in that: Side grooves (311) are provided on both sides of the installation shell (301), and a plurality of installation holes (310) are also provided on the installation shell (301).

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