Modular equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses modularized equipment, which belongs to the field of modularized equipment design and comprises a front panel, a plurality of functional modules and a connecting rod. The front panel is provided with a first through hole corresponding to the connecting rod, the function module is provided with a second through hole corresponding to the connecting rod, and the connecting rod can penetrate through the first through hole and the second through hole and enables the front panel and the function module to be connected through the connecting rod. According to the modularized equipment, the front panel and the plurality of functional modules are connected through the connecting rod, so that the connection is simple, and the modularized equipment is only provided with the front panel and the plurality of functional modules on the whole, so that the modularized equipment is small in occupied space, light in weight, capable of being used in more scenes and good in practical value and application prospect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of modular equipment design, and in particular relates to modular equipment. Background Art

[0002] Common modular devices are usually composed of a chassis shell, a backplane, a front panel assembly, a rear panel assembly, a cover, and modular functional components.

[0003] Generally, there are two ways to assemble modular equipment: one is to assemble the chassis, front panel assembly, and rear panel assembly into a whole, then insert the modular functional assembly from the top of the chassis, fasten it with a wedge-shaped locker, and finally install the cover. The other is to assemble the chassis, front panel assembly, rear panel assembly, and cover into a whole, then open and turn down the front panel assembly or rear panel assembly connected by captive screws, insert the modular assembly from the front or back of the chassis, fasten it with a wedge-shaped locker, and finally close and tighten the opened panel assembly. Obviously, the above two ways of assembling modular equipment make assembly more troublesome due to the complex structure of the modular equipment itself.

[0004] At present, with the continuous development of electronic technology and diversified demands, the demand for miniaturization and lightweight of modular equipment is also increasing, which is even more critical when applied in some fields. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of one or more of the above defects or improvement requirements of the prior art, the utility model provides a modular device, which can make the modular device miniaturized and lightweight.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the utility model provides a modular device, which includes a front panel and a plurality of functional modules, and also includes a connecting rod;

[0007] The front panel is provided with a first through hole corresponding to the connecting rod, and the functional module is provided with a second through hole corresponding to the connecting rod. The connecting rod can pass through the first through hole and the second through hole to connect the front panel and the functional module through the connecting rod.

[0008] As a further improvement of the utility model, it also includes a first fastener and a second fastener;

[0009] One end of the connecting rod passes through the first through hole and is fastened to the front panel by the first fastener, and the other end of the connecting rod passes through the second through hole and is fastened to the functional module farthest from the front panel by the second fastener.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the first fastener and the second fastener are nuts.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the end of the connecting rod is correspondingly provided with threads to cooperate with the first fastener and the second fastener.

[0012] As a further improvement of the utility model, the connecting rod is a threaded rod;

[0013] One end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the first fastener, and the other end is detachably connected to the second fastener; or

[0014] One end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the second fastener, and the other end is detachably connected to the first fastener; or

[0015] One end of the connecting rod is detachably connected to the first fastener, and the other end is detachably connected to the second fastener.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present invention, the first through hole and the second through hole are threaded holes, and the end of the connecting rod is correspondingly provided with threads and can be matched, connected and fastened with the first through hole and the second through hole.

[0017] As a further improvement of the present invention, a recessed portion is provided on the top of the functional module; and / or

[0018] The functional module is provided with heat dissipation teeth.

[0019] As a further improvement of the present invention, a handle is provided on the front panel.

[0020] As a further improvement of the present invention, the diameters of the first through hole and the second through hole are both 4.0 mm to 4.4 mm.

[0021] As a further improvement of the utility model, it also includes a cover plate, which is connected to the top of the functional module.

[0022] The above-mentioned improved technical features can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0023] In general, compared with the prior art, the above technical solutions conceived by the utility model have the following beneficial effects:

[0024] (1) The modular device of the present invention simplifies the connection by setting a connecting rod to connect the front panel and multiple functional modules. The device as a whole only has the front panel and multiple functional modules. The overall space occupied is small, the weight is light, and it can be used in more scenarios. It has good practical value and application prospects.

[0025] (2) The modular equipment of the present invention uses fasteners to make the connections between the components more secure and reliable, and the various forms of the fasteners make the connection more convenient and tailored to the actual situation, making the modular equipment more reliable as a whole.

[0026] (3) The modular device of the present invention can achieve good heat dissipation of closely connected functional modules by providing heat dissipation teeth, and is provided with a recessed portion so that wiring space is reserved between the cover plate and each module for internal or external interconnection of the device.

[0027] (4) The modular device in the present invention no longer has a separate chassis shell. The chassis shell is actually directly composed of the outer shells of each functional module, which greatly reduces the demand for device structural parts and reduces the overall weight of the device to a large extent. At the same time, the compact design of the module, i.e. the device, reduces the size of the chassis shell, which greatly reduces the overall size of the device. In addition, through holes are provided on the front panel and the functional module to facilitate the connection rod to connect the front panel and multiple functional modules in series, which is also more convenient and quicker to connect and install. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments 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 work.

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the modular device in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the overall structure of the modular device in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 This is the installation and connection diagram of the current modular equipment;

[0032] In all the drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same technical features, specifically:

[0033] 1. Front panel; 2. Functional module; 3. Connecting rod; 4. First fastener; 5. Second fastener; 6. Cover; 7. Rear panel; 8. Handle;

[0034] 101, a first through hole;

[0035] 201, second through hole; 202, recessed portion;

[0036] 701. A third through hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model. In addition, the technical features involved in each embodiment of the utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0039] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying 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 the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0040] 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 connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; 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.

[0041] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0042] The inventor of the present utility model noticed that Figure 3 As shown, the current modular equipment, when provided with a chassis shell, will be fastened with fasteners, which are composed of a wedge-shaped locker and a puller. The wedge-shaped locker is installed on the mounting boss of the module's peripheral structural member, and the puller is located on the outer side of the module. This fastening method and the setting of the fasteners are relatively inconvenient, and the modular equipment assembled in this way is large in size and heavy in weight, which is not suitable for use in scenarios requiring miniaturized and lightweight equipment. Therefore, in order to reduce the weight and size of the equipment, the inventor of the utility model has considered many aspects such as the principle design of the equipment, the implementation method, and the raw materials of the structural parts, and proposed a new structure for the compact design and assembly method of the modular equipment, which can meet the requirements of miniaturization and lightweight equipment to a large extent.

[0043] Example:

[0044] See also Figure 1 to Figure 3 The modular device in the preferred embodiment of the utility model comprises a front panel 1, a plurality of functional modules 2, a cover plate 6 and a connecting rod 3. Figure 2 As shown, when necessary, the modular device further includes a rear panel 7, and when the functional module 2 needs protection, the rear panel 7 can be arranged at the end away from the front panel 1. When the functional module 2 does not need protection, the rear panel 7 can be omitted to make the modular device more compact, lighter in total weight, and smaller in space.

[0045] Specifically, in the preferred embodiment, the front panel 1 is provided with a first through hole 101 corresponding to the connecting rod 3, and the functional module 2 is provided with a second through hole 201 corresponding to the connecting rod 3. The connecting rod 3 can pass through the first through hole 101 and the second through hole 201, and the front panel 1 and the plurality of functional modules 2 are connected through the connecting rod 3. If the rear panel 7 is required, a third through hole 701 is provided on the rear panel 7, so that the connecting rod 3 can pass through the third through hole 701, and the rear panel 7 is connected to the front panel 1 and the plurality of functional modules 2.

[0046] When implementing it, Figure 1As shown, the front panel 1 uses various types of connectors to lead out the device's external interface signals. Each functional module 2 performs a specific function, such as signal acquisition, processing, control, power supply, etc.

[0047] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the modular device further comprises a first fastener 4 and a second fastener 5, and the connecting rod 3 is fastened to the front panel 1 or the functional module 2 via the fasteners. If a rear panel 7 is required, the connecting rod 3 can also be fastened to the rear panel 7.

[0048] In the preferred embodiment, one end of the connecting rod 3 passes through the first through hole 101 and is fastened to the front panel 1 through the first fastener 4, and the other end of the connecting rod 3 passes through the second through hole 201 and is fastened to a functional module 2 farthest from the front panel 1 through the second fastener 5. If a rear panel 7 is provided, the other end of the connecting rod 3 passes through the third through hole 701 and is fastened to the rear panel 7 through the second fastener 5.

[0049] In detail, in the preferred embodiment, the first fastener 4 and the second fastener 5 are nuts. In specific implementation, the ends of the connecting rod 3 are correspondingly provided with threads to cooperate with the first fastener 4 and the second fastener 5, so that the nut can be tightened on the connecting rod 3 and abut against the front panel 1 or the functional module 2 to play a role in fastening and connecting.

[0050] In another preferred embodiment, the connecting rod 3 is a threaded rod, one end of the connecting rod 3 is fixedly connected to the first fastener 4, the two are integrally formed or separately formed, and can form a bolt, and the other end is detachably connected to the second fastener 5, that is, the connection between a bolt and a nut. Or in other embodiments, one end of the connecting rod 3 is fixedly connected to the second fastener 5, the two are integrally formed or separately formed, and can form a bolt, and the other end is detachably connected to the first fastener 4, that is, the connection between a bolt and a nut. That is, after the bolt passes through the front panel 1 and the functional module 2, one end abuts against the front panel 1 or the functional module 2 away from the front panel 1, and the other end is fastened and connected by a nut.

[0051] Or in another preferred embodiment, one end of the connecting rod 3 is detachably connected to the first fastener 4, and the other end is detachably connected to the second fastener 5, that is, after the connecting rod 3 passes through, the front panel 1 and the functional module 2 are fastened by the first fastener 4 and the second fastener 5. If a rear panel 7 is provided, the second fastener 5 in the above embodiment is connected to the rear panel 7.

[0052] In addition, in some other preferred embodiments, the first through hole 101 and the second through hole 201 are threaded holes, and the ends of the connecting rod 3 are correspondingly provided with threads and can be matched, connected and fastened with the first through hole 101 and the second through hole 201. Similarly, if a rear panel 7 is provided, the third through hole 701 is also a threaded hole to facilitate matching and fastening with the threads on the connecting rod 3.

[0053] In more detail, in the preferred embodiment, the diameters of the first through hole 101 and the second through hole 201 are both 4.0 mm to 4.4 mm. Similarly, if a rear panel 7 is provided, the diameter of the third through hole 701 is also 4.0 mm to 4.4 mm, preferably 4.2 mm, and four through holes are provided, specifically at the four corners of the front panel 1, the multiple functional modules 2, and the rear panel 7, to facilitate the insertion of the connecting rod 3 and the stability of the overall connection of the device. The connecting rod 3 is inserted from the front panel 1, passes through each functional module 2 in turn, and is locked at the last functional module 2.

[0054] At this time, the peripheral structure of the front panel 1 and each functional module 2 constitutes the chassis of the modular device, which can improve the integration of the device, reduce the weight and size of the device, and achieve lightweight and miniaturization.

[0055] Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment, a recessed portion 202 is provided on the top of the functional module 2. As described above, the modular device includes a cover plate 6, which is connected to the top of the functional module 2. In actual configuration, a wiring space is reserved between the cover plate 6 and each functional module 2 for internal interconnection of the device. The recessed portion 202 is provided for signal interconnection between modules after the modules are assembled and between the modules and the outside.

[0056] Preferably, in the preferred embodiment, heat dissipation teeth are provided on the functional module 2, which can dissipate heat for the compactly arranged functional module 2. More preferably, in the preferred embodiment, a handle 8 is provided on the front panel 1 for easy disassembly and installation.

[0057] The modular device in the utility model no longer has a separate chassis shell. The chassis shell is actually directly composed of the peripheral shells of each functional module, which greatly reduces the demand for device structural parts and reduces the overall weight of the device to a large extent. At the same time, the compact design of the module, that is, the device, reduces the size of the chassis shell, so that the overall size of the device is also greatly reduced. In addition, through holes are provided on the front panel and the functional module to facilitate the connection rod to connect the front panel and multiple functional modules in series, and the connection and installation are also more convenient and quick.

[0058] It is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular device, comprising a front panel and a plurality of functional modules, characterized in that: Also included is a connecting rod; The front panel is provided with a first through hole corresponding to the connecting rod, and the functional module is provided with a second through hole corresponding to the connecting rod. The connecting rod can pass through the first through hole and the second through hole to connect the front panel and the functional module through the connecting rod.

2. The modular device according to claim 1, characterized in that Also included is a first fastener and a second fastener; One end of the connecting rod passes through the first through hole and is fastened to the front panel by the first fastener, and the other end of the connecting rod passes through the second through hole and is fastened to the functional module farthest from the front panel by the second fastener.

3. The modular device according to claim 2, characterized in that The first fastener and the second fastener are nuts.

4. The modular device according to claim 3, characterized in that The end of the connecting rod is correspondingly provided with threads to cooperate with the first fastener and the second fastener.

5. The modular device according to claim 2, characterized in that The connecting rod is a threaded rod; One end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the first fastener, and the other end is detachably connected to the second fastener; or One end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the second fastener, and the other end is detachably connected to the first fastener; or One end of the connecting rod is detachably connected to the first fastener, and the other end is detachably connected to the second fastener.

6. The modular device according to claim 1, characterized in that The first through hole and the second through hole are threaded holes, and the end of the connecting rod is correspondingly provided with threads and can be matched, connected and fastened with the first through hole and the second through hole.

7. The modular device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A recessed portion is provided on the top of the functional module; and / or The functional module is provided with heat dissipation teeth.

8. The modular device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A handle is arranged on the front panel.

9. The modular device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The diameters of the first through hole and the second through hole are both 4.0 mm to 4.4 mm.

10. The modular device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: It also includes a cover plate, which is connected to the top of the functional module.

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