Network load balancer

By designing the connection mechanism, filter mechanism, positioning mechanism and limiting mechanism on the load balancer, the troublesome problem of replacing the inner filter of the rack in the prior art is solved, and convenient filter replacement and improved maintenance efficiency are achieved.

CN222582437UInactive Publication Date: 2025-03-07BEIJING FUZERUN BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421212572.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-30
Publication Date
2025-03-07
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

When replacing the filter on the inside of the rack, the existing load balancer needs to pull the equipment out of the rack for a distance, which is more troublesome.

Method used

A network load balancer is designed. By setting up a connection mechanism, a filter mechanism, a positioning mechanism and a limiting mechanism, the filter mesh on both sides of the load balancer body is connected together, allowing the filter mesh on both ends to be replaced at the same time from the upper end of the load balancer, without the need for mobile devices.

Benefits of technology

The process of replacing the filter is more convenient, avoiding the problem of loose plug wires caused by equipment movement, and improving maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of load balancers, in particular to a network load balancer which comprises a load balancer body, a positioning mechanism is fixedly connected to the upper end of the load balancer body, a connecting mechanism is fixedly connected to the outer side of the positioning mechanism through a limiting mechanism, and filtering mechanisms are fixedly connected to the lower sides of the two ends of the connecting mechanism. The filter mechanism comprises a filter shell, a first through hole for airflow to pass through and a second through hole for mounting filter screens are formed in the inner side of the filter shell, and one end, close to the load balancer main body, of the filter shell is fixedly connected with a sealing gasket. In the later replacement process, the filter screens at the two ends of the load balancer can be replaced at the same time from the upper end of the load balancer, the load balancer does not need to be moved in the replacement process, convenience is achieved, and meanwhile the problem that plug wires are loosened due to movement of the load balancer can be avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of load balancers, in particular to a network load balancer. Background Art

[0002] A network load balancer is a network device that distributes requests from multiple clients to multiple servers, thereby improving the overall performance and reliability of the network;

[0003] Here's how a network load balancer works:

[0004] The network load balancer first receives the request from the client;

[0005] Then, the network load balancer will distribute the request to multiple servers according to certain strategies;

[0006] Finally, the server processes the client's request and returns the processing result to the client. The network load balancer can improve the overall performance and reliability of the network and is an important part of the network infrastructure.

[0007] In order to prevent dust from forming inside the existing load balancer, filters are installed on the outside of the air inlet and outlet for heat dissipation of the load balancer to prevent dust from entering. The load balancer is generally installed on a rack for use. During use, one end is set on the inside of the rack. During the later maintenance process, the filter set on the inside needs to be replaced. The load balancer needs to be pulled out of the rack for a distance for replacement, which is rather troublesome. Therefore, a network load balancer is proposed to address the above problem. Utility Model Content

[0008] The utility model aims to provide a network load balancer to solve the problem that in order to prevent dust from appearing inside the existing load balancer, filters are installed on the outside of the air inlet and outlet for heat dissipation of the load balancer to prevent dust from entering. The load balancer is generally installed on a rack for use. During use, one end is arranged on the inner side of the rack. During the later maintenance, the filter arranged on the inner side needs to be replaced by pulling the load balancer out of the rack for a distance for replacement, which is quite troublesome.

[0009] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0010] A network load balancer comprises a load balancer body, wherein a positioning mechanism is fixedly connected to the upper end of the load balancer body, a connecting mechanism is fixedly connected to the outer side of the positioning mechanism via a limiting mechanism, and filtering mechanisms are fixedly connected to the lower sides of both ends of the connecting mechanism;

[0011] The filtering mechanism includes a filtering shell, the inner side of which is provided with a first through-hole for airflow and a second through-hole for installing a filter screen, a sealing gasket is fixedly connected to one end of the filtering shell close to the load balancer body, a filter screen bracket for positioning the filter screen is installed inside the second through-hole, a cover plate is fixedly connected to one end of the filter screen bracket, and a filter screen is fixedly connected to the inner side of the filter screen bracket.

[0012] As a further optimization of the present invention, the connection mechanism includes a connection plate, a connection hole is opened on the inner side of the connection plate, two connection holes are provided, and a positioning mechanism is provided on the inner side of the connection hole.

[0013] As a further optimization of the present invention, the positioning mechanism comprises a positioning rod, a positioning hole is provided on the inner side of the upper end of the positioning rod, and two positioning mechanisms are provided, and the positioning rods are parallel to each other.

[0014] As a further optimization of the present invention, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting rod, both ends of the limiting rod are fixedly connected to the limiting plates on the outside, and a limiting groove is provided on the inside of one end of the limiting rod.

[0015] As a further optimization of the present invention, the edges at both ends of the positioning hole are arc-shaped, and the positioning hole is opened at the upper end of the connecting plate.

[0016] As a further optimization of the present invention, the limiting rod is U-shaped, the top edge of the limiting rod is arc-shaped, and the cross-section of the limiting groove opened on the inner side of the limiting rod is elliptical.

[0017] As a further optimization of the present invention, there are two filtering mechanisms, the filtering housing is tightly attached to the load balancer body through a sealing gasket, the sealing gasket is a "mouth" type, and the filtering mechanisms are respectively arranged on one side of the air inlet and outlet for heat dissipation of the load balancer body.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0019] In the utility model, the filters arranged on both sides of the load balancer body can be connected together through the connection mechanism, filtering mechanism, positioning mechanism and limiting mechanism. During the later replacement process, the filters at both ends of the load balancer can be replaced at the same time from the upper end of the load balancer. During the replacement process, there is no need to move the load balancer, which is more convenient and can avoid the problem of loose wires caused by the movement of the load balancer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting mechanism of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filter mechanism of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism structure of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1. Load balancer body; 2. Connecting mechanism; 21. Connecting plate; 22. Connecting hole; 3. Filtering mechanism; 31. Filter housing; 32. Sealing gasket; 33. First perforation; 34. Second perforation; 35. Filter bracket; 36. Cover plate; 37. Filter; 4. Positioning mechanism; 41. Positioning rod; 42. Positioning hole; 5. Limiting mechanism; 51. Limiting rod; 52. Limiting plate; 53. Limiting groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0026] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0027] See also Figure 1-4 , the utility model provides a technical solution:

[0028] A network load balancer includes a load balancer body 1, a positioning mechanism 4 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the load balancer body 1, a connecting mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the positioning mechanism 4 through a limiting mechanism 5, and filtering mechanisms 3 are fixedly connected to the lower sides of both ends of the connecting mechanism 2; the filtering mechanism 3 includes a filtering shell 31, a first through hole 33 for airflow and a second through hole 34 for installing a filter 37 are opened on the inner side of the filtering shell 31, a sealing gasket 32 ​​is fixedly connected to one end of the filtering shell 31 close to the load balancer body 1, a filter bracket 35 for positioning the filter 37 is installed on the inner side of the second through hole 34, a cover plate 36 is fixedly connected to one end of the filter bracket 35, and a filter 37 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the filter bracket 35.

[0029] As a further implementation of the present invention, the connecting mechanism 2 includes a connecting plate 21, a connecting hole 22 is provided inside the connecting plate 21, two connecting holes 22 are provided, and a positioning mechanism 4 is provided inside the connecting hole 22. The filtering mechanism 3 can be positioned by the connecting mechanism 2 provided as above;

[0030] As a further implementation of the present invention, the positioning mechanism 4 includes a positioning rod 41, a positioning hole 42 is provided on the inner side of the upper end of the positioning rod 41, and two positioning mechanisms 4 are provided, and the positioning rods 41 are parallel to each other. Through the positioning mechanism 4 provided as above, the connection mechanism 2 can be stably limited;

[0031] As a further implementation of the present invention, the limiting mechanism 5 includes a limiting rod 51, both ends of the limiting rod 51 are fixedly connected to the limiting plate 52, and a limiting groove 53 is provided on the inner side of one end of the limiting rod 51. The setting of the limiting mechanism 5 can further limit the position of the upper end of the connecting mechanism 2;

[0032] As a further implementation of this solution, the edges of both ends of the positioning hole 42 are arc-shaped, and the positioning hole 42 is opened at the upper end of the connecting plate 21 to facilitate the insertion of the limiting rod 51 and to limit the position;

[0033] As a further implementation of the present solution, the limiting rod 51 is U-shaped, the top edge of the limiting rod 51 is arc-shaped, and the cross section of the limiting groove 53 provided inside the limiting rod 51 is elliptical, which can be simultaneously inserted into the positioning rods 41 provided on both sides to simultaneously position the positions of both sides of the connecting plate 21;

[0034] As a further implementation scheme of the present invention, two filtering mechanisms 3 are provided. The filtering housing 31 is tightly attached to the load balancer body 1 through a sealing gasket 32. The sealing gasket 32 ​​is a "mouth" type. The filtering mechanisms 3 are respectively arranged on one side of the air inlet and the air outlet for heat dissipation of the load balancer body 1, which can prevent dust from entering the interior of the load balancer body 1.

[0035] Working process: During the use of the network load balancer, the staff installs the filter mechanism 3 on one side of the air inlet and outlet for heat dissipation of the load balancer 1 through the connecting mechanism 2. After the installation is completed, the staff positions the connecting mechanism 2 through the limiting mechanism 5, and then the filter mechanism 3 can be positioned. During the positioning process, the limiting rod 51 is inserted into the positioning hole 42, so that the bottom end of the connecting plate 21 can be tightly attached to the upper end surface of the load balancer 1. When it is dismantled later, the limiting groove 53 is provided to facilitate the removal of the limiting rod 51. The above-mentioned arrangement, during actual use, can prevent dust from entering the load balancer body 1 through the filter net 37. At the same time, during the later replacement of the filter net 37, the filter nets 37 set at the front and rear ends of the load balancer body 1 can be removed and taken out at the same time through the connecting plate 21, which is more convenient.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A network load balancer, comprising a load balancer body (1), characterized in that: The upper end of the load balancer body (1) is fixedly connected to a positioning mechanism (4), the outer side of the positioning mechanism (4) is fixedly connected to a connecting mechanism (2) via a limiting mechanism (5), and the lower sides of both ends of the connecting mechanism (2) are fixedly connected to filtering mechanisms (3); The filter mechanism (3) comprises a filter housing (31), the inner side of which is provided with a first through hole (33) for airflow to pass through and a second through hole (34) for mounting a filter screen (37), one end of the filter housing (31) close to the load balancer body (1) is fixedly connected to a sealing gasket (32), the inner side of the second through hole (34) is provided with a filter screen bracket (35) for positioning the filter screen (37), one end of the filter screen bracket (35) is fixedly connected to a cover plate (36), and the inner side of the filter screen bracket (35) is fixedly connected to the filter screen (37).

2. A network load balancer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection mechanism (2) comprises a connection plate (21), a connection hole (22) is provided on the inner side of the connection plate (21), two connection holes (22) are provided, and a positioning mechanism (4) is provided on the inner side of the connection hole (22).

3. A network load balancer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (4) comprises a positioning rod (41), a positioning hole (42) is provided on the inner side of the upper end of the positioning rod (41), and two positioning rods (41) are provided in the positioning mechanism (4), and the positioning rods (41) are parallel to each other.

4. A network load balancer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (5) comprises a limiting rod (51), the outer sides of both ends of the limiting rod (51) are fixedly connected to limiting plates (52), and a limiting groove (53) is provided on the inner side of one end of the limiting rod (51).

5. A network load balancer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The edges of both ends of the positioning hole (42) are arc-shaped, and the positioning hole (42) is opened at the upper end of the connecting plate (21).

6. A network load balancer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting rod (51) is U-shaped, the top edge of the limiting rod (51) is arc-shaped, and the cross-section of the limiting groove (53) provided on the inner side of the limiting rod (51) is elliptical.

7. A network load balancer according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two filter mechanisms (3) are provided. The filter housing (31) is tightly attached to the load balancer body (1) via a sealing gasket (32). The sealing gasket (32) is of a "mouth" type. The filter mechanisms (3) are respectively arranged on one side of the air inlet and the air outlet for heat dissipation of the load balancer body (1).