Expansion module and edge computing unit
By designing a scalable expansion interface body and protective case in the edge computing unit, the problem of expansion interface being susceptible to damage when not in use is solved, extending service life and improving system reliability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420951266.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-06
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-06
AI Technical Summary
When not in use, the extension interface of the edge computing unit is susceptible to external adverse factors, resulting in poor contact, damage or failure, affecting the normal operation and performance of the system.
An expansion module and edge computing unit are designed, using a protective case and a retractable expansion interface body. The sliding connector and limiting rod realize the shrinkable design of the expansion interface body to avoid physical impact when not in use.
It extends the service life of the interface body, improves the reliability of the edge computing unit, and prevents physical damage to the interface when not in use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of edge computing technology, and in particular to an expansion module and an edge computing unit. Background Art
[0002] With the rapid development of information technology, edge computing, as a new computing model, is gradually changing the way data is processed and stored. As the core component of the edge computing system, the edge computing unit is responsible for the preliminary processing and analysis of data near the data source, effectively reducing the delay of data transmission and improving the response speed of the system.
[0003] However, with the continuous expansion and complexity of application scenarios, the functional requirements of edge computing units are also increasing. In order to meet these requirements, some advanced edge computing units have begun to set up additional expansion modules to provide richer functions and interface options. Among them, the expansion interface is the most common expansion module; the original intention of the design of the expansion interface is to provide a more flexible and diverse connection method, so that the edge computing unit can connect and interact with more external devices or systems.
[0004] Compared with the commonly used interfaces on edge computing units, the frequency of use of expansion interfaces is relatively low. Since expansion interfaces are mostly exposed to the outside, they are easily affected by adverse external factors when not in use. If exposed to these adverse factors for a long time, the expansion interfaces may have problems such as poor contact, damage or failure, thus affecting the normal operation and performance of the edge computing unit. Therefore, we make improvements to this and propose expansion modules and edge computing units. Summary of the invention
[0005] The utility model aims to solve the problem that most of the existing expansion interfaces are exposed to the outside and are easily affected by external adverse factors when not in use.
[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the utility model provides an expansion module and an edge computing unit to improve the above-mentioned problems.
[0007] The specific application is as follows:
[0008] The expansion module comprises a protective shell and an expansion interface body slidably connected in the protective shell, wherein a plurality of first connecting members are arranged between the protective shell and the expansion interface body, and the first connecting members are used to connect the protective shell and the expansion interface body to limit the movement track of the expansion interface body to prevent the expansion interface body from leaving the protective shell;
[0009] The first connecting member includes a first sliding groove formed on the side wall of the protective shell, a first connecting block is slidably connected in the first sliding groove, and the first connecting block is fixedly connected to the side wall of the expansion interface body.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a first limiting rod is fixedly installed in the first sliding groove, the first connecting block is sleeved on the outer surface of the first limiting rod, and two notches are provided on one side of the first sliding groove.
[0011] The edge computing unit includes an expansion module and a protective shell. The edge computing module is arranged in the protective shell. The protective shell is installed on the side of the protective shell, and the expansion interface body is electrically connected to the edge computing module.
[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, several interface modules are also installed on the protective shell, the interface modules are connected to the edge computing module, and several heat dissipation ports are opened on one side of the protective shell close to the protective shell.
[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a protective mechanism is provided on one side of the protective shell close to the protective shell, and the protective mechanism is used for protecting and limiting the extension interface body.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the protective mechanism includes a U-shaped mesh plate, which is slidably connected between the protective shell and the outer surface of the protective shell, and a card slot is opened on one side of the expansion interface body.
[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a second connecting member is provided between the U-shaped mesh plate and the protective shell, and the second connecting member is used to connect the protective shell and the U-shaped mesh plate to limit the movement trajectory of the U-shaped mesh plate to prevent the U-shaped mesh plate from detaching from the protective shell.
[0016] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the second connecting member includes two second sliding grooves respectively opened at the top and bottom of the protective shell, and the two second sliding grooves are slidably connected with a second connecting block, and the two second connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second sliding groove; the second sliding groove is fixedly connected with a second limiting rod, and the second connecting block is slidably sleeved on the outer surface of the second limiting rod.
[0017] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, one side of the U-shaped mesh plate is connected with a cleaning strip via bolts, and the cleaning strip corresponds to the position of the heat dissipation port.
[0018] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a fixing bolt is threadedly connected to one side of the U-shaped mesh plate away from the protective shell, and one end of the fixing bolt penetrates into the U-shaped mesh plate and contacts the heat dissipation port.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0020] In the scheme of this application:
[0021] In order to solve the problem in the prior art that most expansion interfaces are exposed to the outside and easily affected by adverse external factors when not in use, the present application provides a protective shell and an expansion interface body, and the expansion interface body is movably arranged in the protective shell, so that the expansion interface body of the present application adopts a retractable design, and the expansion interface body can be retracted into the expansion interface body for protection when not in use, effectively avoiding the expansion interface body from being subjected to physical impact when not in use. This can extend the service life of the interface body and improve the reliability of the edge computing unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the extension module provided for this application;
[0023] Figure 2 Provided for this application Figure 1 Exploded diagram of
[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the expansion module and edge computing unit provided for this application;
[0025] Figure 4 Provided for this application Figure 3 Exploded diagram of
[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the U-shaped plate provided in this application when it is plugged into the card slot.
[0027] Indicated in the figure:
[0028] 1. Protective shell; 101. First slide slot; 102. First limit rod; 103. First connection block; 104. Notch; 2. Extension interface body;
[0029] 3. Protective shell; 302. Heat dissipation port; 4. Protective mechanism; 401. Second slide groove; 402. Second limit rod; 403. Second connecting block; 404. U-shaped mesh plate; 405. Fixing bolt; 406. Cleaning strip; 5. Card slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] 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.
[0031] As described in the background technology, since most expansion interfaces are exposed to the outside, they are easily affected by adverse external factors when not in use. If exposed to these adverse factors for a long time, the expansion interfaces may have problems such as poor contact, damage or failure, thereby affecting the normal operation and performance of the edge computing unit.
[0032] In order to solve this technical problem, the utility model provides an expansion module and an edge computing unit.
[0033] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 , the extension modules include:
[0034] A protective shell 1 and an extension interface body 2 slidably connected in the protective shell 1, a plurality of first connecting members are provided between the protective shell 1 and the extension interface body 2, and the first connecting members are used to connect the protective shell 1 and the extension interface body 2 to limit the movement track of the extension interface body 2 to prevent the extension interface body 2 from leaving the protective shell 1;
[0035] The first connecting member includes a first sliding groove 101 provided on the side wall of the protective shell 1 , a first connecting block 103 is slidably connected in the first sliding groove 101 , and the first connecting block 103 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the expansion interface body 2 .
[0036] The expansion module and edge computing unit provided by the utility model are provided with a protective shell 1 and an expansion interface body 2. The expansion interface body 2 can be movably arranged in the protective shell 1, so that the present application adopts a retractable design. The expansion interface body 2 can be retracted into the expansion interface body 2 for protection when not in use, effectively avoiding the expansion interface body 2 from being subjected to physical impact when not in use. This can extend the service life of the interface body 2 and improve the reliability of the edge computing unit.
[0037] 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.
[0038] 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.
[0039] 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.
[0040] Example 1, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 2, an expansion module, comprising a protective shell 1 and an expansion interface body 2 slidably connected in the protective shell 1, a plurality of first connecting members are arranged between the protective shell 1 and the expansion interface body 2, the first connecting members are used to connect the protective shell 1 and the expansion interface body 2, so as to limit the movement trajectory of the expansion interface body 2, so as to prevent the expansion interface body 2 from being separated from the protective shell 1, through the provision of the protective shell 1 and the expansion interface body 2, the expansion interface body 2 can be movably arranged in the protective shell 1, so that the expansion interface body 2 of the present application adopts a retractable design, and the expansion interface body 2 can be retracted into the expansion interface body 2 for protection when not in use, effectively avoiding the situation where the expansion interface body 2 is subjected to physical impact when not in use, which can extend the service life of the interface body 2 and improve the reliability of the edge computing unit;
[0041] The first connecting member includes a first sliding groove 101 opened on the side wall of the protective shell 1, and a first connecting block 103 is slidably connected in the first sliding groove 101. The first connecting block 103 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the extension interface body 2. The mutual cooperation between the first connecting block 103 and the first sliding groove 101 can limit the extension interface body 2 to prevent the extension interface body 2 from being separated from the protective shell 1 during movement.
[0042] Further, such as Figure 2 As shown, a first limiting rod 102 is fixedly installed in the first slide groove 101, and a first connecting block 103 is sleeved on the outer surface of the first limiting rod 102. Two notches 104 are provided on one side of the first slide groove 101. The first slide groove 101 can limit the first connecting block 103, and the first limiting rod 102 can further limit the first connecting block 103. The setting of the notch 104 can facilitate pulling the extension interface body 2.
[0043] Example 2, please refer to Figure 3-Figure 5 The edge computing unit includes an expansion module and a protective shell 3. The edge computing module is arranged in the protective shell 3. The protective shell 1 is installed on the side of the protective shell 3, and the expansion interface body 2 is electrically connected to the edge computing module. The connection between the expansion interface body 2 and the edge computing module can be carried out by FPC, which facilitates the movement of the expansion interface body 2.
[0044] Further, such as Figure 3-Figure 5 As shown, several interface modules are also installed on the protective shell 3, and the interface modules are connected to the edge computing module. Several heat dissipation ports 302 are opened on the side of the protective shell 3 close to the protective shell 1. The setting of the heat dissipation ports 302 can facilitate the discharge of heat in the protective shell 3 to the outside.
[0045] Further, such as Figure 3As shown, a protective mechanism 4 is provided on one side of the protective shell 3 close to the protective shell 1, and the protective mechanism 4 is used for protecting and limiting the extension interface body 2. When the extension interface body 2 is retracted into the protective shell 1, the protection of the extension interface body 2 by the protective mechanism 4 can further reduce the physical impact on the extension interface body 2. When the extension interface body 2 is extended out of the protective shell 1, the extension interface body 2 can be limited by the cooperation of the protective mechanism 4 and the card slot 5 to keep the extension interface body 2 in the extended state when in use.
[0046] Further, such as Figure 3-Figure 5 As shown, the protective mechanism 4 includes a U-shaped mesh plate 404, which is slidably connected between the protective shell 3 and the outer surface of the protective shell 1. A card slot 5 is provided on one side of the extension interface body 2. When the extension interface body 2 is retracted into the protective shell 1, the protection of the extension interface body 2 by the U-shaped mesh plate 404 can further reduce the physical impact on the extension interface body 2. When the extension interface body 2 is extended out of the protective shell 1, the extension interface body 2 can be limited by plugging the U-shaped mesh plate 404 and the card slot 5 to keep the extension interface body 2 in the extended state when in use. The U-shaped mesh plate 404 has a plurality of mesh holes, and the mesh holes are arranged to reduce the heat dissipation caused by the U-shaped mesh plate 404 blocking the heat dissipation port 302.
[0047] Further, such as Figure 4 As shown, a second connecting member is provided between the U-shaped mesh plate 404 and the protective shell 3 , and the second connecting member is used to connect the protective shell 3 and the U-shaped mesh plate 404 to limit the moving trajectory of the U-shaped mesh plate 404 to prevent the U-shaped mesh plate 404 from detaching from the protective shell 3 .
[0048] Further, such as Figure 4 As shown, the second connecting member includes two second slide grooves 401 respectively opened at the top and bottom of the protective shell 3, and the two second slide grooves 401 are slidably connected with second connecting blocks 403, and the two second connecting blocks 403 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the second slide grooves 401; the second slide groove 401 is fixedly connected with a second limiting rod 402, and the second connecting block 403 is slidably sleeved on the outer surface of the second limiting rod 402, and the second connecting block 403 and the second slide groove 401 and the second limiting rod 402 cooperate with each other to limit the U-shaped mesh plate 404 to prevent the U-shaped mesh plate 404 from being separated from the protective shell 3.
[0049] Embodiment 3 further optimizes the edge computing unit provided in Embodiment 2. Specifically, Figure 3-Figure 5As shown, one side of the U-shaped mesh plate 404 is connected to a cleaning strip 406 by bolts, and the cleaning strip 406 corresponds to the position of the heat dissipation port 302. During the movement of the U-shaped mesh plate 404, a portion of dust on the side of the protective shell 3 close to the heat dissipation port 302 can be brushed off by the cleaning strip 406, thereby reducing the situation where dust accumulates and blocks the heat dissipation port 302. The cleaning strip 406 is made of rubber or a brush.
[0050] Further, such as Figure 3-Figure 5 As shown, a fixing bolt 405 is threadedly connected to one side of the U-shaped mesh plate 404 away from the protective shell 3, and one end of the fixing bolt 405 penetrates into the U-shaped mesh plate 404 and contacts the heat dissipation port 302. After tightening the fixing bolt 405, the U-shaped mesh plate 404 can be limited to improve the stability of the position of the U-shaped mesh plate 404.
[0051] The usage process of the expansion module and edge computing unit provided by the utility model is as follows:
[0052] Reference Figure 3 When the expansion interface body 2 needs to be used, the fixing bolts 405 are loosened and the U-shaped mesh plate 404 is pushed away from the protective shell 1. The movement of the U-shaped mesh plate 404 drives the cleaning strip 406 to clean the dust on the side of the protective shell 3 close to the heat dissipation port 302. After the U-shaped mesh plate 404 is separated from the protective shell 1, the expansion interface body 2 is pinched from the notch 104 and pulled outward. When the card slot 5 is aligned with the side of the U-shaped mesh plate 404, the U-shaped mesh plate 404 is pushed to make the U-shaped mesh plate 404 plugged into the card slot 5, and then the fixing bolts 405 are tightened. Figure 5 As shown;
[0053] When the extension interface body 2 is not in use, loosen the fixing bolt 405 and push the U-shaped mesh plate 404 to separate the U-shaped mesh plate 404 from the card slot 5, push the extension interface body 2 into the protective shell 1 to retract the extension interface body 2 into the protective shell 1, push the U-shaped mesh plate 404 to cover the protective shell 1 and the extension interface body 2, and tighten the fixing bolt 405, as shown in Figure 3. At this time, the extension interface body 2 can be protected by the U-shaped mesh plate 404 and the protective shell 1.
[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. Extension module, characterized in that, It comprises a protective shell (1) and an extension interface body (2) slidably connected in the protective shell (1), wherein a plurality of first connecting members are arranged between the protective shell (1) and the extension interface body (2), and the first connecting members are used to connect the protective shell (1) and the extension interface body (2) to limit the movement track of the extension interface body (2) so as to prevent the extension interface body (2) from leaving the protective shell (1); The first connecting member comprises a first sliding groove (101) formed on a side wall of the protective shell (1), a first connecting block (103) being slidably connected in the first sliding groove (101), and the first connecting block (103) being fixedly connected to the side wall of the expansion interface body (2).
2. The expansion module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first limiting rod (102) is fixedly installed in the first sliding groove (101), the first connecting block (103) is sleeved on the outer surface of the first limiting rod (102), and two notches (104) are provided on one side of the first sliding groove (101).
3. An edge computing unit, comprising the expansion module according to claim 2, characterized in that: It comprises a protective shell (3), an edge computing module is arranged inside the protective shell (3), the protective shell (1) is installed on the side of the protective shell (3), and the expansion interface body (2) is electrically connected to the edge computing module.
4. The edge computing unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of interface modules are also installed on the protective shell (3), the interface modules are connected to the edge computing modules, and a plurality of heat dissipation openings (302) are provided on a side of the protective shell (3) close to the protective shell (1).
5. The edge computing unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: A protection mechanism (4) is provided on one side of the protection shell (3) close to the protective shell (1), and the protection mechanism (4) is used for protecting and limiting the extension interface body (2).
6. The edge computing unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The protection mechanism (4) comprises a U-shaped mesh plate (404), the U-shaped mesh plate (404) being slidably connected between the protection shell (3) and the outer surface of the protective shell (1), and a card slot (5) is provided on one side of the expansion interface body (2).
7. The edge computing unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second connecting member is provided between the U-shaped mesh plate (404) and the protective shell (3), the second connecting member being used to connect the protective shell (3) and the U-shaped mesh plate (404) so as to limit the movement track of the U-shaped mesh plate (404) so as to prevent the U-shaped mesh plate (404) from detaching from the protective shell (3).
8. The edge computing unit according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second connecting member comprises two second sliding grooves (401) respectively arranged at the top and bottom of the protective shell (3); a second connecting block (403) is slidably connected in the two second sliding grooves (401); the two second connecting blocks (403) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second sliding groove (401); a second limiting rod (402) is fixedly connected in the second sliding groove (401), and the second connecting block (403) is slidably sleeved on the outer surface of the second limiting rod (402).
9. The edge computing unit according to claim 8, characterized in that: A cleaning strip (406) is connected to one side of the U-shaped mesh plate (404) via bolts, and the cleaning strip (406) corresponds to the position of the heat dissipation port (302).
10. The edge computing unit according to claim 9, characterized in that: A fixing bolt (405) is threadedly connected to one side of the U-shaped mesh plate (404) away from the protective shell (3); one end of the fixing bolt (405) penetrates into the U-shaped mesh plate (404) and contacts the heat dissipation port (302).