Edge computing gateway with interface fixing structure

By setting up a movable fixture and sliding plate on the front end of the network cable interface of the edge computing gateway, combined with the design of the connector, the loosening and falling problem caused by the single network cable interface structure is solved, and the stable fixation and easy plug-in and unplugging of the network cable is achieved, ensuring network connection stability and dustproof effect.

CN222509325UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18JIMEI UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421328209.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-11
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-11

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Technical Problem

The network cable interface structure of the existing edge computing gateway is relatively single, and it is prone to loosening and falling off due to external influences, resulting in the network cable falling and unable to connect to the Internet.

Method used

An edge computing gateway with an interface fixed structure is designed. By setting a movable fixing frame at the front end of the network cable interface, and using the combination of sliding plates and connectors, the network cable joints are stable and easy to plug and unplug.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents loosening and shaking of the network cable connector, ensures stable connection of the network cable, avoids the problem of inability to connect to the network cable caused by falling, and provides dustproof effect on the interface.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an edge computing gateway with an interface fixing structure, relates to the technical field of edge gateways, and aims to solve the problems that the structure at the conventional general network cable interface is relatively single, and a network cable is easy to loosen and fall off due to external influence after being plugged in, so that the network cable is inconvenient to use. The edge computing gateway comprises an edge computing gateway body, and the edge computing gateway body comprises an edge computing gateway main body, the edge computing gateway comprises an edge computing gateway body and a plurality of network cable interfaces, the network cable interfaces are distributed on one side of the outer portion of the edge computing gateway body, a fixing frame is arranged at the front end of each network cable interface, the rear end and the upper end of each fixing frame are open, a first movable groove is formed below each network cable interface, a second movable groove is formed in the rear end of the interior of each first movable groove, and each second movable groove is communicated with the corresponding network cable interface. A sliding plate is arranged at the bottom of the rear end of the fixing frame, the sliding plate penetrates through the first movable groove and extends into the second movable groove, and the fixing frame is connected to the front end of the network cable interface through the sliding plate to move front and back.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of edge gateways, in particular to an edge computing gateway with an interface fixed structure. Background Art

[0002] The edge gateway is a device that connects terminal devices and cloud servers, and plays a vital role in the IoT system. It acts as an intermediate layer between terminal devices and cloud servers, and is responsible for collecting data from terminal devices, processing and storing it, and sending processed and packaged data to the cloud server. By connecting to IoT devices, the edge gateway can achieve real-time control and monitoring of devices, and analyze and make decisions on data. At the same time, the edge gateway can also coordinate communications between terminal devices, thereby achieving effective management and control of the entire IoT environment.

[0003] Usually, a network cable interface is set on the outside of the edge computing gateway, and the network cable is inserted into the interface for docking. However, the structure of the network cable interface is usually simple. After the network cable is plugged in, it is easy to loosen and fall off due to external influences, resulting in the network cable falling off during use and the inability to connect to the Internet. Therefore, we propose an edge computing gateway with a fixed interface structure to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an edge computing gateway with an interface fixed structure, so as to solve the problem proposed in the above background technology that the structure of the network cable interface is usually relatively simple, and the network cable is easily affected by external factors and becomes loose and falls off after being plugged in, resulting in the network cable easily falling off during use and causing the inability to connect to the Internet.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an edge computing gateway with an interface fixed structure, comprising an edge computing gateway body;

[0006] Also includes:

[0007] A network cable interface is provided with several thereof and distributed on one side of the outside of the edge computing gateway body, a fixing frame is provided at the front end of the network cable interface, and the rear end and the upper end of the fixing frame are both open-type settings, a first movable groove is provided below the network cable interface, a second movable groove is provided at the rear end inside the first movable groove, a sliding plate is provided at the bottom of the rear end of the fixing frame, the sliding plate passes through the first movable groove and extends to the inside of the second movable groove, and the fixing frame moves back and forth at the front end of the network cable interface through the connection of the sliding plate, a wire harness port is integrally formed on the front end surface of the fixing frame, and the upper end of the wire harness port is open-type settings.

[0008] Preferably, connecting plates are symmetrically arranged at the rear ends of the left and right sides of the fixing frame, threaded holes are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the network cable interface, a connecting piece is connected to the outside of the connecting plate, a bolt is arranged at the front end of the connecting piece, the bolt is threadedly connected to the threaded hole, and the fixing frame is fixed to the front end of the network cable interface through the connection of the connecting piece.

[0009] Preferably, a circular hole is integrally formed inside the connecting plate, and a snap-fitting groove is integrally formed outside the connecting piece, the snap-fitting groove snaps into the inside of the circular hole, and the connecting piece is fixed to the outside of the connecting plate by snapping into the snap-fitting groove.

[0010] Preferably, a limiting plate is provided at the front end of the sliding plate, the limiting plate slides inside the second movable groove, and the width of the limiting plate is greater than the width of the first movable groove.

[0011] Preferably, a top cover is provided at the upper end of the fixing frame, a movable rod is provided on the right side of the top cover, a fixing frame is provided on the right side of the fixing frame, and the movable rod is slidably engaged in the inside of the fixing frame.

[0012] Preferably, a limiting block is provided at the bottom of the movable rod, and the limiting block is located below the fixed frame.

[0013] Preferably, the top cover is magnetically connected to the fixing frame.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] 1. By setting a movable fixing frame at the front end of the network cable interface, the network cable connector can be docked with the interface, and then the network cable connector can be snapped into the inside of the fixing frame, and the network cable connector can be protected by the fixing frame. At the same time, connecting plates are set on both sides of the fixing frame, and connecting pieces are set on the outside of the connecting plates. The connecting pieces are connected to the threaded holes on both sides of the network cable interface, so that the fixing frame can be fixed and fitted to the front end of the network cable interface through the connecting pieces, so that the network cable connector is not prone to loosening and shaking, and the fixing frame can be moved back and forth at the front end of the network cable interface through the sliding plate at the bottom, which is convenient for plugging and unplugging the network cable connector and will not affect the docking of the connector. A wire harness port is set on the surface of the fixing frame, and the wire harness of the network cable can be snapped into the wire harness port to facilitate cable management.

[0016] 2. By arranging a top cover at the upper end of the fixing frame, the top cover can seal the upper end of the fixing frame, and the fixing frame uses the clamping piece to make the front end of the fixing frame tightly fit on the surface of the network cable interface. The inside of the fixing frame can be sealed to a certain extent through the top cover, and the gap between the network cable interface and the connector can be dustproof to reduce the entry of dust. At the same time, a movable rod is arranged on one side of the top cover, which can make the top cover move up and down to prevent the top cover from falling. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed frame structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting plate and the connecting piece of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a side cross-sectional view of the fixing frame and the edge computing gateway body of the utility model;

[0021] In the figure: 1. Edge computing gateway body; 2. Network cable interface; 3. Threaded hole; 4. First movable slot; 5. Fixed frame; 6. Connector; 7. Connecting plate; 8. Round hole; 9. Engaging slot; 10. Bolt; 11. Wire harness port; 12. Sliding plate; 13. Limiting plate; 14. Top cover; 15. Movable rod; 16. Limiting block; 17. Fixed frame; 18. Second movable slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0023] See also Figure 1-4 , an embodiment provided by the utility model: an edge computing gateway with an interface fixed structure, comprising an edge computing gateway body 1;

[0024] Also includes:

[0025] A network cable interface 2 is provided with several thereof and distributed on one side of the outside of the edge computing gateway body 1. A fixing frame 5 is provided at the front end of the network cable interface 2, and the rear end and the upper end of the fixing frame 5 are both open-type. A first movable groove 4 is provided below the network cable interface 2, and a second movable groove 18 is provided at the inner rear end of the first movable groove 4. A sliding plate 12 is provided at the bottom of the rear end of the fixing frame 5, and the sliding plate 12 passes through the first movable groove 4 and extends to the inside of the second movable groove 18. The fixing frame 5 moves forward and backward at the front end of the network cable interface 2 through the connection of the sliding plate 12. A harness port 11 is integrally formed on the front end surface of the fixing frame 5, and the upper end of the harness port 11 is open-type.

[0026] The network cable connector is snapped into the interior of the fixing frame 5, and the fixing frame 5 is used to protect the network cable connector. The fixing frame 5 can be moved forward and backward to facilitate the connection between the network cable connector and the interface, and will not affect the connection of the connector.

[0027] See also Figure 1-4, connecting plates 7 are symmetrically arranged at the rear ends of the left and right sides of the fixing frame 5, threaded holes 3 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the network cable interface 2, the outside of the connecting plate 7 is connected with a connecting piece 6, and a bolt 10 is arranged at the front end of the connecting piece 6. The bolt 10 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 3, and the fixing frame 5 is fixed to the front end of the network cable interface 2 through the connection of the connecting piece 6, and the fixing frame 5 is fixed by the connecting plate 7 and the connecting piece 6.

[0028] See also Figure 3 A circular hole 8 is integrally formed inside the connecting plate 7, and a snap-fit ​​groove 9 is integrally formed outside the connecting member 6. The snap-fit ​​groove 9 is snapped into the inside of the circular hole 8, and the connecting member 6 is fixed to the outside of the connecting plate 7 by snapping into the snap-fit ​​groove 9. The connecting member 6 can be limited and fixed so that the connecting member 6 will not fall off and can rotate inside the circular hole 8.

[0029] See also Figure 4 A limiting plate 13 is provided at the front end of the sliding plate 12, and the limiting plate 13 slides inside the second movable groove 18, and the width of the limiting plate 13 is greater than the width of the first movable groove 4, so that the fixing frame 5 will not fall off from the first movable groove 4 when sliding back and forth.

[0030] See also Figure 2 A top cover 14 is provided at the upper end of the fixing frame 5, a movable rod 15 is provided on the right side of the top cover 14, a fixing frame 17 is provided on the right side of the fixing frame 5, and the movable rod 15 is slidably engaged in the interior of the fixing frame 17, which plays a certain degree of sealing and dustproof role for the interior of the fixing frame 5.

[0031] See also Figure 2 A limit block 16 is provided at the bottom of the movable rod 15 , and the limit block 16 is located below the fixed frame 17 to prevent the top cover 14 from falling from the fixed frame 17 when moving upward.

[0032] See also Figure 2 The top cover 14 is magnetically connected to the fixing frame 5 to facilitate fixing the top cover 14 on the upper end of the fixing frame 5.

[0033] Working principle: Loosen the connector 6 to disengage the front bolt 10 from the threaded hole 3, then pull the fixing frame 5 backwards and open the top cover 14 upwards, then insert the network cable connector into the network cable interface 2, push the fixing frame 5 forwards to engage the network cable connector inside the fixing frame 5, engage the network cable harness inside the harness port 11, make the connector rest against the inner rear end of the fixing frame 5, fit the fixing frame 5 to the surface of the network cable interface 2, then insert the bolt 10 into the threaded hole 3 and thread it, fix the fixing frame 5 at the front end of the network cable interface 2, fix the connector, and finally close the top cover 14 to seal the interior of the fixing frame 5 to a certain extent to prevent dust.

[0034] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. An edge computing gateway with an interface fixed structure, comprising an edge computing gateway body (1); Features: Also includes: A network cable interface (2) is provided with a plurality of network cable interfaces and distributed on one side of the outside of an edge computing gateway body (1); a fixing frame (5) is provided at the front end of the network cable interface (2), and the rear end and the upper end of the fixing frame (5) are both open-type; a first movable groove (4) is provided below the network cable interface (2); a second movable groove (18) is provided at the rear end of the first movable groove (4); a sliding plate (12) is provided at the bottom of the rear end of the fixing frame (5); the sliding plate (12) passes through the first movable groove (4) and extends to the inside of the second movable groove (18); and the fixing frame (5) moves forward and backward at the front end of the network cable interface (2) through the connection of the sliding plate (12); a harness port (11) is integrally formed on the front end surface of the fixing frame (5), and the upper end of the harness port (11) is open-type.

2. The edge computing gateway with a fixed interface structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Connecting plates (7) are symmetrically arranged at the rear ends of the left and right sides of the fixing frame (5), threaded holes (3) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the network cable interface (2), the outside of the connecting plate (7) is connected to a connecting piece (6), the front end of the connecting piece (6) is provided with a bolt (10), the bolt (10) is threadedly connected to the threaded hole (3), and the fixing frame (5) is fixed to the front end of the network cable interface (2) through the connection of the connecting piece (6).

3. The edge computing gateway with a fixed interface structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting plate (7) is integrally formed with a circular hole (8) on the inside, and the connecting piece (6) is integrally formed with a snap-fit ​​groove (9) on the outside. The snap-fit ​​groove (9) is snap-fitted into the inside of the circular hole (8), and the connecting piece (6) is fixed to the outside of the connecting plate (7) by snapping into the snap-fit ​​groove (9).

4. The edge computing gateway with a fixed interface structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting plate (13) is provided at the front end of the sliding plate (12), the limiting plate (13) slides inside the second movable groove (18), and the width of the limiting plate (13) is greater than the width of the first movable groove (4).

5. The edge computing gateway with a fixed interface structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A top cover (14) is provided at the upper end of the fixing frame (5), a movable rod (15) is provided on the right side of the top cover (14), a fixing frame (17) is provided on the right side of the fixing frame (5), and the movable rod (15) is slidably engaged inside the fixing frame (17).

6. The edge computing gateway with a fixed interface structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A limiting block (16) is arranged at the bottom of the movable rod (15), and the limiting block (16) is located below the fixed frame (17).

7. The edge computing gateway with a fixed interface structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top cover (14) is magnetically connected to the fixing frame (5).