Power management module and edge computing unit

Abstract

The utility model provides a power management module and an edge computing unit, and relates to the technical field of edge computing. The power management module comprises a power manager, the power manager is connected with a protection mechanism, the protection mechanism comprises a protection frame fixedly installed on the front face of the power manager, the outer surface of the protection frame is sleeved with a movable frame, and a protection piece is arranged between the movable frame and the protection frame and used for protecting the power manager. Through mutual cooperation of the protection mechanism, the protection frame, the moving frame and the protection piece, the power manager can be protected, and the situation that the power manager is damaged due to external influence in the moving process can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of edge computing technology, and in particular to a power management module 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] By precisely controlling the voltage and current output, the power management module can ensure the stable and reliable operation of the edge computing unit, avoiding system crashes or data loss caused by power fluctuations or instability; the power management module is exposed to the outside, and is easily damaged by external influences during the movement of the edge computing unit. Therefore, we make improvements to this and propose a power management module and an edge computing unit. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to address the existing problem that the power management module is easily damaged by external influences during the movement of the edge computing unit.

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

[0006] The specific application is as follows:

[0007] The power management module includes a power manager, the power manager is connected to a protection mechanism, the protection mechanism includes a protection frame fixedly mounted on the front of the power manager, a movable frame is sleeved on the outer surface of the protection frame, a protection piece is arranged between the movable frame and the protection frame, and the protection piece is used to protect the power manager;

[0008] The protective member includes two first slide grooves opened on the protective frame, and two protective clamps are slidably connected between the two first slide grooves. The two protective clamps are in contact with each other to protect the power manager, and the two protective clamps are away from each other to expose the power manager for plugging and unplugging the power plug.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a connecting piece is provided in one of the first sliding grooves, and the connecting piece is connected to the two protective splints.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the connecting member includes two support seats fixedly installed in the first slide groove, a second connecting rod is fixedly connected between the two support seats, the outer surface of the second connecting rod is slidably connected to two second slide seats, and the two second slide seats are respectively fixedly connected to two protective splints.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a second spring is sleeved on the outer surface of the second connecting rod, the second spring is located between the two second slide seats, and both ends of the second spring are respectively fixedly connected to the two second slide seats.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, notches are provided on both sides of the movable frame, and the positions of the two notches correspond to the positions of the two protective clamping plates respectively.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a groove is provided at the top of the protective frame, a second slide groove is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the groove, a first connecting rod is fixedly installed in the second slide groove, and a first sliding seat is provided on the outer surface of the first connecting rod.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a connecting plate is fixedly installed on the top of the first slide, connecting ropes are fixedly connected between the two sides of the connecting plate and the two second slides, and the top of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the moving frame.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a pulley is installed in the groove, and the pulley is in contact with the connecting rope;

[0016] The outer surface of the first connecting rod is sleeved with a first spring located in the second sliding groove, and two ends of the first spring are fixedly connected to the first sliding seat and the second sliding groove respectively.

[0017] The edge computing unit includes a power management module and an edge computing gateway body, wherein the power manager is installed on the edge computing gateway body.

[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 in the prior art that the power management module is easily damaged by external influences during the movement of the edge computing unit, the present application protects the power manager by setting up a protective mechanism, and the cooperation between the protective frame, the mobile frame and the protective parts can prevent the power manager from being exposed to the outside and being damaged by external influences during the movement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the power management module and edge computing unit provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the power manager provided in this application;

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the power manager and protection mechanism provided for this application;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first chute provided in this application;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the top-down cutaway structure of the protection frame provided in this application.

[0026] Indicated in the figure:

[0027] 1. Edge computing gateway body; 2. Power manager; 3. Protection mechanism; 301. Protection frame; 302. Moving frame; 303. First slide groove; 304. Groove; 305. Second slide groove; 306. First connecting rod; 307. First slide seat; 308. Connecting plate; 309. First spring; 310. Support seat; 311. Second connecting rod; 312. Second slide seat; 313. Connecting rope; 314. Pulley; 315. Second spring; 316. Protection splint; 317. Notch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] 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.

[0029] As described in the background technology, by precisely controlling the voltage and current output, the power management module can ensure the stable and reliable operation of the edge computing unit, avoiding system crashes or data loss caused by power supply fluctuations or instability; the power management module is exposed to the outside, and is easily damaged by external influences during the movement of the edge computing unit.

[0030] In order to solve this technical problem, the utility model provides a power management module and an edge computing unit.

[0031] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 5 , the power management module specifically includes:

[0032] The power manager 2 is connected to a protective mechanism 3, which includes a protective frame 301 fixedly installed on the front of the power manager 2, a movable frame 302 is sleeved on the outer surface of the protective frame 301, and a protective member is arranged between the movable frame 302 and the protective frame 301, and the protective member is used to protect the power manager 2.

[0033] The power management module and edge computing unit provided by the utility model can protect the power manager 2 through the cooperation of the protective mechanism 3, the protective frame 301, the moving frame 302 and the protective parts, and can reduce the damage caused by external influences during the movement of the power manager 2.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] Example 1, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 5 The power management module includes a power manager 2, the power manager 2 is connected to a protection mechanism 3, the protection mechanism 3 includes a protection frame 301 fixedly installed on the front of the power manager 2, the outer surface of the protection frame 301 is sleeved with a moving frame 302, and a protection piece is arranged between the moving frame 302 and the protection frame 301, the protection piece is used to protect the power manager 2, and can reduce the damage caused by the external influence during the movement of the power manager 2;

[0038] The protective member includes two first slide grooves 303 opened on the protective frame 301, and two protective clamps 316 are slidably connected between the two first slide grooves 303. The two protective clamps 316 are in contact with each other to protect the power manager 2, and the two protective clamps 316 are away from each other to expose the power manager 2 for plugging and unplugging the power plug. Before the power manager 2 is connected to the power plug, the power manager 2 can be protected by the two protective clamps 316, and after the two protective clamps 316 are away from each other, the power plug and the power manager 2 are plugged in to connect the power manager 2 to the power supply. At this time, the two protective clamps 316 can be used to clamp the power plug, thereby improving the firmness of the connection between the power plug and the power manager 2 and reducing the possibility of the power plug being detached.

[0039] Embodiment 2 further optimizes the power management module provided in Embodiment 1. Specifically, a connecting piece is provided in one of the first slide grooves 303, the connecting piece is connected to the two protective clamps 316, and the connecting piece is also connected to the moving frame 302. During the movement of the moving frame 302, the two protective clamps 316 can be driven to move away from or closer to each other.

[0040] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, the connecting member includes two support seats 310 fixedly installed in the first slide groove 303, a second connecting rod 311 is fixedly connected between the two support seats 310, and two second slide seats 312 are slidably connected to the outer surface of the second connecting rod 311. The two second slide seats 312 are respectively fixedly connected to two protective splints 316. The support seat 310 can support the second connecting rod 311, and the second slide seat 312 can connect the protective splint 316 with the second slide seat 312, thereby limiting the protective splint 316.

[0041] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, a second spring 315 is sleeved on the outer surface of the second connecting rod 311, and the second spring 315 is located between the two second slides 312, and the two ends of the second spring 315 are respectively fixedly connected to the two second slides 312, and the action force of the second spring 315 can push the two protective clamps 316 away from each other through the two second slides 312.

[0042] Further, such as Figure 3-Figure 5 As shown, notches 317 are provided on both sides of the moving frame 302 . The positions of the two notches 317 correspond to the positions of the two protective clamping plates 316 . The setting of the notches 317 can be used to prevent the moving frame 302 from interfering with the protective clamping plates 316 .

[0043] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, a groove 304 is provided at the top of the protective frame 301, a second slide groove 305 is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the groove 304, a first connecting rod 306 is fixedly installed in the second slide groove 305, a first slide seat 307 is sleeved on the outer surface of the first connecting rod 306, and the first slide seat 307 can slide on the outer surface of the first connecting rod 306.

[0044] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, a connecting plate 308 is fixedly installed on the top of the first slide 307, and connecting ropes 313 are fixedly connected between the two sides of the connecting plate 308 and the two second slides 312. The top of the connecting plate 308 is fixedly connected to the moving frame 302. The moving frame 302 can drive the connecting plate 308 to move during its movement, and the connecting plate 308 can pull the second slide 312 through the connecting ropes 313 during its movement.

[0045] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, a pulley 314 is installed in the groove 304, and the pulley 314 is in contact with the connecting rope 313;

[0046] The outer surface of the first connecting rod 306 is sleeved with a first spring 309 located in the second sliding groove 305 , and the two ends of the first spring 309 are fixedly connected to the first sliding seat 307 and the second sliding groove 305 respectively. The elastic force of the first spring 309 is greater than the elastic force of the second spring 315 .

[0047] Example 3, please refer to Figure 1 The edge computing unit includes a power management module and an edge computing gateway body 1, on which a power manager 2 is installed.

[0048] The use process of the power management module and edge computing unit provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0049] When it is necessary to connect the power manager 2 to the power plug, push the movable frame 302 in the direction away from the edge computing gateway body 1, and drive the connecting plate 308 to move toward the pulley 314 through the movable frame 302. At this time, the force of the second spring 315 can push the two second slides 312 away from each other, and then make the two protective splints 316 move away from each other. After the power plug and the power manager 2 are connected together, release the movable frame 302. At this time, the force of the first spring 309 pushes the connecting plate 308 away from the pulley 314, and the connecting plate 308 pulls the protective splint 316 to move through the connecting rope 313 and the second slide 312, so that the two protective splints 316 clamp the power plug to achieve the limitation of the power plug.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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 power management module, characterized in that: The power manager (2) is connected to a protective mechanism (3), the protective mechanism (3) comprising a protective frame (301) fixedly mounted on the front of the power manager (2), a movable frame (302) being sleeved on the outer surface of the protective frame (301), a protective element being arranged between the movable frame (302) and the protective frame (301), the protective element being used to protect the power manager (2); The protective member comprises two first slide grooves (303) opened on the protective frame (301), two protective clamping plates (316) are slidably connected between the two first slide grooves (303), the two protective clamping plates (316) are in contact with each other to protect the power manager (2), and the two protective clamping plates (316) are separated from each other to expose the power manager (2) for plugging and unplugging of a power plug.

2. The power management module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting piece is provided in one of the first sliding grooves (303), and the connecting piece is connected to two protective clamping plates (316).

3. The power management module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting member comprises two support seats (310) fixedly installed in the first slide groove (303), a second connecting rod (311) fixedly connected between the two support seats (310), two second sliding seats (312) slidably connected to the outer surface of the second connecting rod (311), and the two second sliding seats (312) are respectively fixedly connected to two protective clamping plates (316).

4. The power management module according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second spring (315) is sleeved on the outer surface of the second connecting rod (311), the second spring (315) is located between the two second sliding seats (312), and two ends of the second spring (315) are respectively fixedly connected to the two second sliding seats (312).

5. The power management module according to claim 4, characterized in that: Notches (317) are provided on both sides of the movable frame (302), and the positions of the two notches (317) correspond to the positions of the two protective clamping plates (316) respectively.

6. The power management module according to claim 5, characterized in that: A groove (304) is provided at the top of the protection frame (301), a second slide groove (305) is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the groove (304), a first connecting rod (306) is fixedly installed in the second slide groove (305), and a first sliding seat (307) is sleeved on the outer surface of the first connecting rod (306).

7. The power management module according to claim 6, characterized in that: A connecting plate (308) is fixedly mounted on the top of the first slide seat (307), connecting ropes (313) are fixedly connected between the two sides of the connecting plate (308) and the two second slide seats (312), and the top of the connecting plate (308) is fixedly connected to the moving frame (302).

8. The power management module according to claim 7, characterized in that: A pulley (314) is installed in the groove (304), and the pulley (314) is in contact with the connecting rope (313); The outer surface of the first connecting rod (306) is sleeved with a first spring (309) located in the second sliding groove (305), and the two ends of the first spring (309) are respectively fixedly connected to the first sliding seat (307) and the second sliding groove (305).

9. An edge computing unit, comprising a power management module as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes an edge computing gateway body (1), and the power manager (2) is installed on the edge computing gateway body (1).

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