Hot plug protection structure of OPS module

By designing protective frames and anti-static protection components in the OPS module, the safety hazards of electrostatic accidents during hot-swap are solved, and a safe, stable and convenient hot-swap operation is achieved.

CN222655470UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21SHENZHEN DINGSHENG TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421057015.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-15
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-15

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Technical Problem

At this stage, OPS modules are prone to accidents caused by static electricity during hot-swap, which poses safety hazards and lacks anti-static protection, which affects operation.

Method used

A hot-swap protection structure of the OPS module is designed, including a protective frame, operating panel, anti-static ferrule, grip rod, plug plate and internal connector. Through the combination of these components, it provides comprehensive anti-static protection and stable support.

Benefits of technology

It realizes safety protection for the hot-swap operation of OPS modules, avoids the occurrence of electrostatic accidents, improves the safety of use, and simplifies the installation and disassembly process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a hot plug protection structure of an OPS module, which comprises an OPS module main body, a protection frame is sleeved outside the OPS module main body, the front end of the OPS module main body is fixedly connected with an operation panel, and the operation panel penetrates through the front end of the protection frame. The front end of the operation panel is provided with a protection assembly for providing safety during hot plugging. The protection assembly comprises an anti-static ferrule, a holding rod, a plug board and an internal connection groove. According to the hot plug protection structure of the OPS module, by arranging the holding rod, the anti-static ferrule, the plug board and the built-in groove, hot plug can be rapidly carried out on the OPS module body, assistance force can be conveniently provided, all-around anti-static protection can be conveniently provided for the holding rod, potential safety hazards caused by static electricity generated in the handheld period are avoided, the use safety is improved, and the OPS module is convenient to use. The problems that accidents are easily caused by static electricity during hot plugging, certain potential safety hazards exist, and hot plugging operation on the OPS module is affected are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of OPS modules, in particular to a hot-plug protection structure of an OPS module. Background Art

[0002] OPS is an open, standardized hardware specification for the design and connection of digital signage and displays. The OPS module is an independent computing device with a built-in processor, memory, storage and graphics processing unit. It can be directly plugged into a compatible display or digital signage and communicate and interact with other devices. The use of OPS modules can simplify the deployment and maintenance of digital signage and displays, making them more flexible and scalable. Through plug-in and unplug methods, users can easily upgrade and replace OPS modules to meet different computing requirements and functional requirements.

[0003] Hot swapping improves the equipment's ability to recover from faults in a timely manner without affecting the normal operation of the equipment. However, at present, hot swapping is prone to accidents caused by static electricity, which poses certain safety hazards and cannot provide anti-static protection, affecting the hot swap operation of the OPS module.

[0004] Therefore, a novel hot-swap protection structure of an OPS module is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a hot-swap protection structure for an OPS module to solve the problem in the above-mentioned background technology that hot-swap operations are easily caused by static electricity, there are certain safety hazards, and anti-static protection cannot be provided, which affects the hot-swap operation of the OPS module.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a hot-swap protection structure of an OPS module, comprising an OPS module body, the outer sleeve of the OPS module body is provided with a protection frame, the front end of the OPS module body is fixedly connected with an operation panel, the operation panel runs through the front end of the protection frame, and the front end of the operation panel is provided with a protection component that provides safety during hot-swap;

[0007] The protection component includes an anti-static ring, a grip rod, an insert plate and an internal connection groove. The top of the front end of both sides of the operation panel is fixedly connected with a grip rod, and a plurality of groups of internal connection grooves are provided on the surface of the grip rod. The outer sleeve of the grip rod is provided with an anti-static ring, and the interior of the anti-static ring is fixedly connected with a plurality of groups of insert plates.

[0008] Preferably, the plug board is inserted into the internal slot and snap-connected inside the internal slot, the interior of the operation panel and the interior of the OPS module body are connected, and a plurality of heat dissipation holes are provided inside the operation panel.

[0009] Preferably, fixing plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the exterior of the OPS module body, placement grooves are provided at the front ends of both sides of the protection frame, and multiple sets of connection seats are fixedly connected to the front ends of both sides of the protection frame.

[0010] Preferably, a rotating rod is movably connected between the connecting seats, the outside of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to a limiting plate, and the rear end of the limiting plate is snap-connected to the inside of the fixing plate.

[0011] Preferably, the top and bottom of the front ends of both sides of the OPS module body are fixedly connected with fixing seats, and connecting plates are fixedly connected between the fixing seats.

[0012] Preferably, the top and bottom ends of both sides of the protection frame are fixedly connected with external seats, and the two sides of the outside of the protection frame are fixedly connected with multiple groups of supporting rings.

[0013] Preferably, a mounting rod is provided through the interior of the external seat, a plurality of inner grooves are provided on the surface of the mounting rod, and the support ring is sleeved on the exterior of the mounting rod and snap-connected in the inner groove.

[0014] Preferably, a transverse plate is fixedly connected to the front end of the mounting rod, and the inner grooves are arranged at equal intervals on the surface of the mounting rod.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the hot-swap protection structure of the OPS module not only realizes the anti-static protection function, realizes the easy installation function, but also realizes the stable support function;

[0016] (1) By providing a grip, an anti-static ring, an insert plate and a built-in slot, the front end of the two sides of the operation panel is fixed with a grip, so that the OPS module body can be quickly hot-swapped and unplugged, which is convenient for providing a lever. The anti-static ring is sleeved and installed on the outside of the grip to provide all-round anti-static protection for the grip, avoiding safety hazards caused by static electricity during hand-holding, improving the safety of use, and utilizing the snap-fit ​​structure between the insert plate and the built-in slot to enhance the connectivity between the anti-static ring and the grip surface, avoiding the anti-static ring from loosening or even falling off during protection, thereby improving the stability of the anti-static ring;

[0017] (2) By providing a protective frame, a fixing plate, a placement groove, a connecting seat, a rotating rod, a limiting plate and a connecting plate, the OPS module body is located inside the protective frame to provide strong protection. The fixing plate is snap-fitted and installed in the placement groove to fix both sides of the OPS module body. At the same time, the limiting plate is flipped to the front end of the fixing plate and fixed inside it to limit the two ends of the fixing plate, effectively preventing the fixing plate from falling. The OPS module body is conveniently taken away through the connecting plate, thereby optimizing the operation steps;

[0018] (3) By providing an external seat, a mounting rod, a support ring, an inner groove and a cross plate, the mounting rod can be inserted into the two sets of external seats through the cross plate, and multiple sets of support rings are sleeved on the outside of the mounting rod. The support rings are fixed in the corresponding inner grooves using a snap-fit ​​structure, which facilitates the fixed installation of the protective frame without the need for screws, simplifies the disassembly and assembly operations, reduces damage to the protective frame, and improves its firmness. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a front view cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the operating panel of the utility model when viewed from above;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a side structural diagram of the protection frame of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 For the utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the local section at point A in the middle.

[0023] In the figure: 1. External seat; 2. Mounting rod; 3. Support ring; 4. Placement groove; 5. Protection frame; 6. OPS module body; 7. Connecting plate; 8. Fixed seat; 9. Limiting plate; 10. Fixed plate; 11. Connecting seat; 12. Rotating rod; 13. Horizontal plate; 14. Anti-static ring; 15. Heat dissipation hole; 16. Operation panel; 17. Inner groove; 18. Grip; 19. Insertion plate; 20. Inner groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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.

[0025] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1-4 A hot-swap protection structure of an OPS module includes an OPS module body 6, an outer sleeve of the OPS module body 6 is provided with a protection frame 5, a front end of the OPS module body 6 is fixedly connected with an operation panel 16, the operation panel 16 runs through the front end of the protection frame 5, and a front end of the operation panel 16 is provided with a protection component that provides safety during hot-swap;

[0026] The protection component includes an anti-static ring 14, a grip 18, a plug plate 19 and an internal connection groove 20. The top of the front end of both sides of the operation panel 16 is fixedly connected with the grip 18. The surface of the grip 18 is provided with a plurality of groups of internal connection grooves 20. The outer sleeve of the grip 18 is provided with an anti-static ring 14. The interior of the anti-static ring 14 is fixedly connected with a plurality of groups of plug plates 19.

[0027] The plug board 19 is inserted into the internal slot 20 and is connected to the inside of the internal slot 20. The inside of the operation panel 16 and the inside of the OPS module body 6 are connected. The inside of the operation panel 16 is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 15.

[0028] Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, when in use, the anti-static ring 14 is installed on the outside of the handle 18 until the plug-in board 19 is engaged and fixed in the corresponding internal groove 20, fixing the anti-static ring 14 in the current position. During hot plugging, hold the outside of the anti-static ring 14 and use external force to pull the protective frame 5 outward to avoid static electricity.

[0029] Embodiment 2: The two sides of the outside of the OPS module body 6 are fixedly connected with fixing plates 10, the front ends of the two sides of the protection frame 5 are provided with placement grooves 4, and the front ends of the two sides of the protection frame 5 are fixedly connected with multiple sets of connection seats 11;

[0030] A rotating rod 12 is movably connected between the connecting seats 11, and the outer portion of the rotating rod 12 is fixedly connected to the limiting plate 9, and the rear end of the limiting plate 9 is snap-connected to the inner portion of the fixing plate 10;

[0031] The top and bottom of the front ends of both sides of the OPS module body 6 are fixedly connected with fixing seats 8, and connecting plates 7 are fixedly connected between the fixing seats 8;

[0032] Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, when in use, the OPS module body 6 is pushed to the inside of the protective frame 5, and the fixed plate 10 is snap-fitted and installed in the placement groove 4. At the same time, the limit plate 9 is flipped to the front end of the fixed plate 10 and snap-fitted and fixed inside the fixed plate 10 to strengthen the connection force of the fixed plate 10 and ensure that the OPS module body 6 is fixed in the current position.

[0033] Embodiment 3: The top and bottom ends of both sides of the protection frame 5 are fixedly connected with external seats 1, and the two sides of the outside of the protection frame 5 are fixedly connected with multiple groups of support rings 3;

[0034] A mounting rod 2 is provided inside the external seat 1, and a plurality of inner grooves 17 are provided on the surface of the mounting rod 2. The support ring 3 is sleeved on the outside of the mounting rod 2 and is snap-fitted into the inner groove 17.

[0035] The front end of the mounting rod 2 is fixedly connected to a horizontal plate 13, and the inner grooves 17 are arranged at equal intervals on the surface of the mounting rod 2;

[0036] Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, when in use, the mounting rod 2 is inserted into two groups of external seats 1 through the horizontal plate 13, and simultaneously penetrates multiple groups of support rings 3 until the support rings 3 are engaged and fixed in the inner grooves 17, thereby quickly fixing the protective frame 5.

[0037] Working principle: When the utility model is in use, the OPS module body 6 is pushed to the inside of the protective frame 5, and the fixed plate 10 is snap-fitted and installed in the placement groove 4. At the same time, the limit plate 9 is flipped to the front end of the fixed plate 10 and snap-fitted and fixed inside the fixed plate 10. The mounting rod 2 is inserted into the two groups of external seats 1 through the cross plate 13, and at the same time, multiple groups of support rings 3 are passed through until the support rings 3 are snap-fitted and fixed in the inner groove 17, and the protective frame 5 is quickly fixed. The anti-static ring 14 is sleeved and installed on the outside of the grip rod 18 until the plug-in plate 19 is snap-fitted and fixed in the corresponding inner groove 20, and the anti-static ring 14 is fixed in the current position. During hot plugging, the outside of the anti-static ring 14 is held by hand, and the protective frame 5 is pulled outward with the help of external force to avoid static electricity.

[0038] 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. A hot-swap protection structure for an OPS module, comprising an OPS module body (6), characterized in that: The OPS module body (6) is provided with a protective frame (5) in a sleeve connection on its exterior, an operation panel (16) is fixedly connected to the front end of the OPS module body (6), the operation panel (16) passes through the front end of the protective frame (5), and a protective component is provided at the front end of the operation panel (16) to provide safety during hot plugging; The protection component comprises an antistatic ring (14), a grip (18), an insert plate (19) and an internal connection groove (20); the top of the front end of both sides of the operation panel (16) is fixedly connected with a grip (18); the surface of the grip (18) is provided with a plurality of groups of internal connection grooves (20); the outer sleeve of the grip (18) is provided with an antistatic ring (14); the interior of the antistatic ring (14) is fixedly connected with a plurality of groups of insert plates (19).

2. The hot-swap protection structure of an OPS module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug board (19) is inserted into the internal groove (20) and is snap-connected to the inside of the internal groove (20); the inside of the operation panel (16) and the inside of the OPS module body (6) are connected; and a plurality of heat dissipation holes (15) are provided inside the operation panel (16).

3. The hot-swap protection structure of an OPS module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sides of the outside of the OPS module body (6) are fixedly connected with fixing plates (10), the front ends of the two sides of the protection frame (5) are provided with placement grooves (4), and the front ends of the two sides of the protection frame (5) are fixedly connected with multiple groups of connection seats (11).

4. The hot-swap protection structure of an OPS module according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rotating rod (12) is movably connected between the connecting seats (11), the outside of the rotating rod (12) is fixedly connected to a limiting plate (9), and the rear end of the limiting plate (9) is snap-connected to the inside of the fixing plate (10).

5. The hot-swap protection structure of an OPS module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the front ends of both sides of the OPS module body (6) are fixedly connected with fixing seats (8), and connecting plates (7) are fixedly connected between the fixing seats (8).

6. The hot-swap protection structure of an OPS module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom ends of both sides of the protection frame (5) are fixedly connected to external seats (1), and the two sides of the outside of the protection frame (5) are fixedly connected to multiple groups of support rings (3).

7. The hot-swap protection structure of an OPS module according to claim 6, characterized in that: A mounting rod (2) is provided inside the external seat (1) and penetrates therethrough. A plurality of inner grooves (17) are provided on the surface of the mounting rod (2). The support ring (3) is sleeved on the outside of the mounting rod (2) and is snap-connected in the inner groove (17).

8. The hot-swap protection structure of an OPS module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The front end of the mounting rod (2) is fixedly connected to a transverse plate (13), and the inner grooves (17) are arranged at equal intervals on the surface of the mounting rod (2).