Multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway and system

Abstract

The utility model provides a multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway and system. The gateway comprises a housing; the plurality of waterproof communication interfaces comprise a first radio frequency input and output interface, a second radio frequency input and output interface and a 4G / WIFI communication interface on the first surface of the shell, and a Bluetooth interface on the second surface of the shell; the plurality of waterproof glass fiber reinforced plastic antennas comprise a first radio frequency antenna, a second radio frequency antenna, a 4G / WIFI antenna and a Bluetooth antenna which are respectively connected with the first radio frequency input and output interface, the second radio frequency input and output interface, the 4G / WIFI communication interface and the Bluetooth interface; the communication module is arranged in the shell, is connected with the communication interface and communicates with external equipment through the antenna; the waterproof DC power interface is located on the second face of the shell and connected with a DC power source. The waterproof network communication interface is located on the second surface of the shell and connected with the POE power supply; the power management module is arranged in the shell and is connected with the waterproof DC power interface and the waterproof network communication interface; and the control module is arranged in the shell and is connected with the communication module and the power management module. The gateway supports multi-channel communication, is waterproof and lightning-proof, has multiple power supply modes, and is suitable for outdoor use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model generally relates to the technical field of Internet of Things, and in particular to a multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway and a multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway system. Background Art

[0002] With the development of wireless communication technology, especially the promotion of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 concepts, the demand for stable and efficient wireless communication in industrial environments is growing. As a key node connecting IoT devices and cloud servers, the stability and reliability of wireless IoT outdoor gateways are crucial to the operation of the entire IoT system.

[0003] At present, although there are some outdoor gateways designed for industrial environments, these gateways still have deficiencies in handling multi-channel communication, scalability, stability, lightning protection, waterproofing, power supply, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway with better performance.

[0004] The contents of the background technology section are merely the technologies known to the inventors and do not necessarily represent the prior art in the field. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of one or more of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway, including:

[0006] case;

[0007] A plurality of waterproof communication interfaces, including a first radio frequency input and output interface, a second radio frequency input and output interface and a 4G / WIFI communication interface located on the first surface of the housing, and a Bluetooth interface located on the second surface of the housing;

[0008] A plurality of waterproof fiberglass antennas, including a first radio frequency antenna, a second radio frequency antenna, a 4G / WIFI antenna and a Bluetooth antenna, are connected to the first radio frequency input and output interface, the second radio frequency input and output interface, the 4G / WIFI communication interface and the Bluetooth interface respectively;

[0009] a communication module, disposed in the housing, connected to the communication interface, and communicating with an external device via the antenna;

[0010] A waterproof DC power interface, located on the second side of the housing, for connecting a DC power source;

[0011] A waterproof network communication interface, located on the second side of the housing, for connecting to a POE power supply;

[0012] A power management module, disposed in the housing and connected to the waterproof DC power interface and the waterproof network communication interface; and

[0013] The control module is arranged in the housing and connected to the communication module and the power management module.

[0014] According to one aspect of the utility model, the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway also includes: a first surge protection module, connecting the waterproof communication interface and the communication module.

[0015] According to one aspect of the utility model, the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway also includes: a filtering module, connecting the first surge protection module and the communication module.

[0016] According to one aspect of the utility model, the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway also includes: a second surge protection module, connected to the waterproof DC power supply interface, the waterproof network communication interface and the power management module.

[0017] According to one aspect of the utility model, the power management module includes: a first lithium battery module and a second lithium battery module, and the power management module can monitor the power and / or temperature of the first lithium battery and the second lithium battery.

[0018] According to one aspect of the utility model, the power management module further includes a battery heating module, which is connected to the first lithium battery module and is used to heat the first lithium battery when the temperature of the first lithium battery is lower than a temperature threshold.

[0019] According to one aspect of the utility model, the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway also includes: a storage module and an encryption module connected to the control module.

[0020] According to one aspect of the utility model, the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway also includes: a monitoring module connected to the control module, the monitoring module includes a posture monitoring module, a hardware watchdog module and a temperature and humidity sensor module, wherein the posture monitoring module is used to monitor the installation posture of the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway, and the hardware watchdog module is used to monitor the abnormality of the control module.

[0021] According to one aspect of the utility model, the shell is a rectangular parallelepiped, wherein the first surface is the top surface of the rectangular parallelepiped, and the second surface is the side surface of the rectangular parallelepiped. The multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway also includes: a heat dissipation device, which is integrally formed with the other side surface, the front surface and the back surface of the rectangular parallelepiped.

[0022] According to one aspect of the utility model, the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway also includes: a hanging ear located on the back side of the shell and a hinge located on the bottom side of the shell.

[0023] According to one aspect of the utility model, the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway also includes: a debugging module, a display module and a voice module connected to the control module, wherein the debugging module is used to debug the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway, and the display module and the voice module are respectively used to display and broadcast the debugging results.

[0024] The utility model also provides a multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway system, comprising:

[0025] Installation Department;

[0026] Install components;

[0027] The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway as described above is fixedly mounted on the mounting portion through the mounting assembly; and

[0028] The server is communicatively connected to the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway.

[0029] According to one aspect of the utility model, the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway system also includes: a debugging device, which is communicatively connected to the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway.

[0030] According to one aspect of the utility model, the mounting portion includes a columnar object and / or a planar object, the columnar object includes a lamp pole or a utility pole, and the planar object includes a wall or a roof.

[0031] According to one aspect of the utility model, the installation assembly includes one or more of a feeder fixing plate, a feeder fixing tube, a feeder, a fixing tube seat, a nut, a screw, an elastic gasket and a rigid gasket.

[0032] According to one aspect of the utility model, at least part of the waterproof fiberglass antenna of the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway is detachably connected to the waterproof communication interface through the feeder and fixed to the feeder fixing plate, the feeder fixing plate is fixed to the feeder fixing tube, and the feeder fixing tube is fixed to the lamp pole or electric pole through the fixed tube seat, nuts, screws, elastic pads and rigid pads; the shell of the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway is fixed on the wall.

[0033] Compared with the existing technology, the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway of the utility model has better performance in processing multi-channel communication, scalability, stability, lightning protection, waterproofing, power supply, etc., meets the IP67 protection level, and is suitable for outdoor applications. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0035] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway according to some embodiments of the utility model is shown.

[0036] Figure 2 A front schematic diagram of a multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway according to some embodiments of the utility model is shown.

[0037] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing another perspective of a multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing another perspective of a multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 5 A circuit diagram of a multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0040] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway system according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0041] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway system according to some preferred embodiments of the utility model is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] In the following, only some exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and descriptions are considered to be exemplary and non-restrictive in nature.

[0043] In the description of the present utility model, 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" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", and "coupling" 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, an electrical connection, or mutual communication; 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. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and 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" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0046] Many different embodiments or examples are provided below to implement different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples, and the purpose is not to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention can repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples, and this repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides various specific examples of processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can be aware of the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0047] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0048] The utility model provides a multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway. Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 A front schematic diagram of a multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown. Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing another perspective of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown. Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing another perspective of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a circuit diagram of a multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figures 1 to 5 Give a description.

[0049] The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 includes a housing 10 , a plurality of waterproof communication interfaces 20 , a plurality of waterproof fiberglass antennas 30 , a communication module 40 , a waterproof DC power interface 50 , a waterproof network communication interface 60 , a power management module 70 and a control module 80 .

[0050] The housing 10 is roughly in the shape of a cuboid, the top surface of the cuboid is the first surface S1 of the housing 10, and the side surface of the cuboid is the second surface S2 of the housing 10. The first surface S1 and the second surface S2 of the housing 10 are made of metal. The housing 10 is integrally formed of cast aluminum. Multiple waterproof communication interfaces 20 include a first RF input and output interface 201, a second RF input and output interface 202, and a 4G / WIFI communication interface 203 located on the first surface S1 of the housing 10, and a Bluetooth interface 204 located on the second surface S2 of the housing 10. Multiple waterproof fiberglass antennas 30 include a first RF antenna 301, a second RF antenna 302, a 4G / WIFI antenna 303, and a Bluetooth antenna 304, which are respectively connected to the first RF input and output interface 201, the second RF input and output interface 202, the 4G / WIFI communication interface 203, and the Bluetooth interface 204. The Bluetooth interface 204 is arranged on the second surface S2 of the housing 10 for easy debugging.

[0051] The communication module 40 is disposed in the housing 10, connected to the waterproof communication interface 20, and communicates with an external device through the antenna 30. The external device is, for example, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a wearable device, and the like.

[0052] The communication module 40 supports multi-channel wireless communication and supports multiple communication protocols such as Wi-Fi, LoRa, NB-IoT, etc. to meet the communication needs in different scenarios. When the communication is congested or fails, the communication module 40 can automatically select the best communication channel to ensure the real-time transmission of data. In addition, the communication module 40 also has an emergency communication function. In extreme cases, it can communicate through frequency hopping communication and the first RF antenna 301, the second RF antenna 302 and the preset emergency frequency band to ensure the timely transmission of key data and the reliability of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100.

[0053] In some embodiments, the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 further includes a first surge protection module P1. The first surge protection module P1 connects the waterproof communication interface 20 and the communication module 40, so that the waterproof communication interface 20 has a certain lightning protection capability, and is more suitable for installation and use in outdoor environments such as rooftops and lamp poles compared to conventional gateways.

[0054] In some embodiments, the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 further includes a filter module F. The filter module F is connected to the first surge protection module P1 and the communication module 40 to filter out interference signals and improve communication quality.

[0055] The waterproof DC power interface 50 is located on the second surface S2 of the housing 10 and is used to connect a DC power supply (not shown). The DC power supply can supply DC voltage to the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100.

[0056] The waterproof network communication interface 60 is located on the second surface S2 of the housing 10 and can be used to connect a POE power supply (not shown). The POE power supply can provide Ethernet power to the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100. In addition, the waterproof network communication interface 60 can also be connected to Ethernet, RS232 interface, RS485 interface, optical fiber, etc., to realize data transmission of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 to the cloud or remote controller.

[0057] The power management module 70 is disposed in the housing 10 and connected to the waterproof DC power interface 50 and the waterproof network communication interface 60. The power management module 70 includes a controller 703, which is connected to the waterproof DC power interface 50 and the waterproof network communication interface 60 and can monitor the power supply of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 by the DC power supply and / or the POE power supply.

[0058] In some embodiments, the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 further includes a second surge protection module P2. The second surge protection module P2 is connected to the waterproof DC power interface 50, the waterproof network communication interface 60 and the power management module 70 (controller 703). The waterproof DC power interface 50 and the waterproof network communication interface 60 (wired communication interface) have certain lightning protection capabilities. Compared with conventional gateways, they are more suitable for installation and use in outdoor environments such as rooftops and lamp poles.

[0059] In some embodiments, the power management module 70 includes a first lithium battery module 701 and a second lithium battery module 702. The first lithium battery module 701 and the second lithium battery module 702 are connected to the controller 703. When the DC power supply and the POE power supply cannot power the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100, the power management module 70 (controller 703) starts the first lithium battery module 701 to power the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100; when the first lithium battery module 701 cannot power the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100, the power management module 70 (controller 703) starts the second lithium battery module 702 to power the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 to ensure the continuous operation of the gateway. The power management module 70 (controller 703) can monitor the power and / or temperature of the first lithium battery 701 and the second lithium battery 702, and transmit the monitoring data to the cloud or remote platform for remote monitoring. When the power level and / or temperature of the first lithium battery 701 and the second lithium battery 702 are abnormal, the power management module 70 (controller 703) automatically issues a power alarm to remind the user to replace the battery in time, thereby improving the reliability of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first lithium battery module 701 includes a normal temperature lithium battery, and the second lithium battery module 702 includes a high temperature resistant lithium battery. Both have charging and discharging functions, and have functions such as over-discharge protection, over-charge protection, battery temperature protection, and short circuit protection, which fully guarantee the safety of battery use. The charging of both includes three charging stages: trickle charging, constant current charging, and constant voltage charging.

[0061] In some embodiments, the power management module 70 also includes a battery heating module 704. The battery heating module 704 is connected to the first lithium battery module 701 and the controller 703, and is used to heat the first lithium battery 701 when the first lithium battery temperature 701 is lower than the temperature threshold Tth. After the battery heating module 704 is connected, the first lithium battery module 701 has a discharge temperature range of -20 to 60°C and a charging temperature range of 0 to 45°C, which is suitable for battery applications in most parts of the country. For areas with extreme environments, the second lithium battery module 702 can be used to meet the market's need for the gateway to operate stably in harsh, long-term high temperatures above 60°C.

[0062] The control module 80 is disposed in the housing 10 and connected to the communication module 40 and the power management module 70. As the core of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100, the control module 80 is responsible for coordinating the work of each module and realizing functions such as power switching, communication channel selection, and data processing. The control module adopts a high-performance processor with powerful data processing capabilities to realize the control function of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 and meet the data transmission requirements of large-scale IoT devices.

[0063] In some embodiments, the control module 80 and / or the controller 703 may include a central processing unit (CPU), a micro control unit (MCU), and may also include other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSP), application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA), complex programmable logic devices (CPLD) or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components and other similar devices and their peripheral circuits.

[0064] In some embodiments, the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 further includes a storage module S and an encryption module E connected to the control module 80. The storage module S includes a memory for storing the operation data of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100, which is convenient for fault analysis and fault tracing. The memory may include a random access memory (RAM) or a non-volatile memory (non-volatile memory). Further, the memory may include at least one of a phase-change random access memory (PRAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a dynamic random access memory (DRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), and an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM). The encryption module E can encrypt local storage data, wireless transmission data, and wired transmission data, which can improve the data security of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100.

[0065] In some embodiments, the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 further includes a monitoring module M connected to the control module 80. The monitoring module M includes a posture monitoring module M1, a hardware watchdog module M2, and a temperature and humidity sensor module M3. The posture monitoring module M1 is used to monitor the installation posture of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100. The posture monitoring module M1 includes an inertial measurement unit (IMU), which is installed at the center of gravity of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100. By measuring its three-axis posture angle (or angular velocity) and acceleration, the posture of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 can be monitored in real time, and tipping detection and base separation detection can be realized. It detects whether the installation posture of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 is normal, and transmits its installation status to the cloud or remote platform through the communication module 40, which is convenient for remote monitoring. When the installation posture is abnormal, it can be discovered and solved in time, so as to improve the reliability of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100.

[0066] The hardware watchdog module M2 is used to monitor the abnormality of the control module 80. For example, when the control module 80 operates abnormally, the hardware watchdog module M2 cannot receive the output signal (such as the output waveform) of the control module 80 within a preset time, and can send a reset signal to reset the control module 80, which can improve the reliability of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100. The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 can also include a factory reset button (not shown).

[0067] The temperature and humidity sensor module M3 includes a temperature and humidity sensor for monitoring the temperature and humidity of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 and transmitting the temperature and humidity to the cloud or a remote platform for remote monitoring, thereby improving the reliability of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100.

[0068] In some embodiments, the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 further includes a heat sink 90. ​​The heat sink 90 is integrally formed with the other side S3, the front S4, and the back S5 of the housing 10 (rectangular parallelepiped). For example, the heat sink 90 includes a heat sink, and the heat sink 90 is integrally formed with the side S3, the front S4, and the back S5 of the housing 10 by cast aluminum, which can reduce the operating temperature of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100, which is conducive to improving the operating reliability and stability and extending the service life.

[0069] In some embodiments, the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 further includes a hanging ear G located on the back surface S5 of the housing and a hinge H located on the bottom surface S6 of the housing. The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 can be fixed to the mounting portion 210 (see FIG. 2 ) by the hanging ear G. Figure 6 ), the mounting portion 210 includes a columnar object and / or a flat object, the columnar object includes but is not limited to a lamp pole or a telephone pole, and the flat object includes but is not limited to a wall or a roof. The hinge H facilitates the opening or closing of the housing 10, and facilitates the inspection and maintenance of the internal structure of the housing.

[0070] In some embodiments, the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 also includes a reserved interface X, which can be expanded according to demand, thereby improving scalability.

[0071] In some embodiments, the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway 100 also includes a debugging module B, a display module D and a voice module V connected to the control module 80. The debugging module B is used to debug the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway 100. The display module D and the voice module V are used to display and broadcast the debugging results respectively. Specifically, the debugging module B may include a key input module for realizing the functions of debugging, registering, deregistering, confirming, canceling, restoring factory settings, etc. of the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway 100. The display module D is used for registration indication, deregistration indication, wireless transmission indication, wireless reception indication, alarm indication, fault indication, operation status indication, etc., and its methods include but are not limited to LED lights (such as monochrome, two-color lights, etc.), digital tubes, display screens, etc. The voice module V is similar to the display module D, and can broadcast fault status and debugging results, and the two can be used in combination. For example, the voice module V can broadcast function prompt sounds, including but not limited to operation prompt sounds such as debugging, registration, deregistration, confirmation, cancellation, and restoring factory settings, as well as fault and alarm prompt sounds of the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway 100 and the wireless terminal. The voice module V may include a buzzer, a speaker, etc. In some embodiments, the debugging module B, the display module D and the voice module V can be arranged inside the housing 10, which is convenient for debugging before delivery and is conducive to the simplified design of the housing exterior. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the debugging module can also be at least partially protruded from the housing design, which are all within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0072] Compared with the existing technology, the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway of the utility model has better performance in processing multi-channel communication, scalability, stability, lightning protection, waterproofing, power supply, etc., meets the IP67 protection level, and is suitable for outdoor applications.

[0073] The multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway of the utility model supports multi-channel communication by setting multiple waterproof communication interfaces (including a first RF input and output interface, a second RF input and output interface and a 4G / WIFI communication interface) and multiple waterproof fiberglass antennas (including a first RF antenna, a second RF antenna, a 4G / WIFI antenna and a Bluetooth antenna), thereby ensuring real-time transmission of data in different scenarios and improving the waterproof performance, making it more stable and reliable; by setting a filtering module, the communication quality is improved; by setting a waterproof DC power supply interface, a waterproof network communication interface, a first lithium battery module, a second lithium battery module and a battery heating module, a variety of power supply modes are supported, thereby improving power supply reliability; by setting a surge protection module, the lightning protection performance is improved.

[0074] The utility model also provides a multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway system. Figure 6 FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway system 300 according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 6As shown, the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway system 300 includes an installation portion 310, an installation component 320, the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 as described above, and a server 330. The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 is fixedly installed on the installation portion 310 through the installation component 320. The server 330 is in communication connection with the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100.

[0075] Figure 7 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway system according to some preferred embodiments of the present invention. Figure 7 As shown, the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway system also includes a debugging device 340, which is connected to the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 and is connected to the server 330. The three can communicate with each other and can realize the transmission of data of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100. The debugging device 340 includes but is not limited to mobile phones, tablet computers, laptops, desktop computers, wearable devices, etc., and can realize remote data viewing, debugging, control, etc. through APP, applets, etc. In addition, the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway 100 can also realize local installation and debugging through Bluetooth. Bluetooth has low cost, does not require deployment and network debugging, is easy to debug, and is easy for users to master.

[0076] In some embodiments, the installation portion 310 includes columnar objects and / or planar objects. The columnar objects include lamp poles or utility poles, and the planar objects include walls or roofs, so that the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway system is suitable for standard height parapet installation on the roof, thin wall installation, pole installation, etc., meeting the needs of customers with difficult installation in complex sites.

[0077] In some embodiments, the mounting assembly 320 includes one or more of a feeder 321, a feeder fixing plate 322, a feeder fixing tube 323, a fixing tube seat 324, a nut 325, a screw 326, an elastic gasket 327, and a rigid gasket 328. The elastic gasket 327 includes a spring washer, etc. The rigid gasket 328 includes a flat gasket, etc.

[0078] The feeder 321 is an optional installation component, which is used to extend the RF communication distance when the fixed position of the first RF antenna 301 and / or the second RF antenna 302 does not meet the installation requirements. The length can be selected from 1 to 5 meters.

[0079] The feeder fixing plate 322 is an optional installation component. When the first RF antenna 301 and / or the second RF antenna 302 need to be installed in an extended state, it is fixed to a wall or a pole (for example, a lamp pole, an antenna pole, a feeder fixing tube, etc.) through a clamp or an expansion bolt.

[0080] The feeder fixing tube 323 is an optional installation component and is used as an extension pole when the wall installation height is insufficient and there is no suitable extension pole on site.

[0081] The fixed pipe seat 324 is an optional installation component used to fix the holding pole and can be fixed to the wall by expansion bolts.

[0082] The nut 325 , the screw 326 , the elastic gasket 327 , and the rigid gasket 328 are fixing components.

[0083] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the waterproof fiberglass antenna 30 (e.g. Figure 7 The first RF antenna 301 and the second RF antenna 302 shown in the figure are detachably connected to the waterproof communication interface 20 (for example) through the feeder 221. Figure 7 The first RF input and output interface 201 and the second RF input and output interface 202 shown in the figure are fixed to the feeder fixing plate 322 to increase the height of the entire multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway 100. The feeder fixing plate 322 is fixed to the feeder fixing tube 323. The feeder fixing tube 323 is fixed to the lamp pole or the electric pole by fixing the tube seat 324, the nut 325, the screw 326, the elastic pad 327 and the rigid pad 328. Or the feeder fixing tube 323 can be a part of the lamp pole or the electric pole itself. The housing 10 of the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway 100 is also fixed to the lamp pole or the electric pole. Alternatively, the housing 10 of the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway 100 can also be fixed to the wall. In other words, the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway 100 can be installed on a pole as a whole, or can be installed on a wall as a whole, or can also be partially installed on a pole and partially installed on a wall. The specific installation method can be selected according to the actual application scenario.

[0084] The multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway system of the utility model, by adopting the above-mentioned multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway, supports multi-channel communication, supports multiple power supply methods, has lightning protection and waterproof performance, is more stable and reliable, and is suitable for outdoor applications.

[0085] It should be noted that although several modules of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway and system are mentioned in the above detailed description, this division is not mandatory. In fact, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the features and functions of two or more modules described above can be implemented in one module. Conversely, the features and functions of one module described above can be further divided into multiple modules to be embodied.

[0086] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway, characterized in that: include: case; A plurality of waterproof communication interfaces, including a first radio frequency input and output interface, a second radio frequency input and output interface and a 4G / WIFI communication interface located on the first surface of the housing, and a Bluetooth interface located on the second surface of the housing; A plurality of waterproof fiberglass antennas, including a first radio frequency antenna, a second radio frequency antenna, a 4G / WIFI antenna and a Bluetooth antenna, are connected to the first radio frequency input and output interface, the second radio frequency input and output interface, the 4G / WIFI communication interface and the Bluetooth interface respectively; a communication module, disposed in the housing, connected to the communication interface, and communicating with an external device via the antenna; A waterproof DC power interface, located on the second side of the housing, for connecting a DC power source; A waterproof network communication interface, located on the second side of the housing, for connecting to a POE power supply; A power management module, disposed in the housing and connected to the waterproof DC power interface and the waterproof network communication interface; and The control module is arranged in the housing and connected to the communication module and the power management module.

2. The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The first surge protection module is connected to the waterproof communication interface and the communication module.

3. The multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A filtering module is connected to the first surge protection module and the communication module.

4. The multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The second surge protection module is connected to the waterproof DC power interface, the waterproof network communication interface and the power management module.

5. The multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power management module includes: a first lithium battery module and a second lithium battery module. The power management module can monitor the power and / or temperature of the first lithium battery and the second lithium battery.

6. The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway according to claim 5, characterized in that: The power management module further includes a battery heating module, which is connected to the first lithium battery module and is used to heat the first lithium battery when the temperature of the first lithium battery is lower than a temperature threshold.

7. The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A storage module and an encryption module are connected to the control module.

8. The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A monitoring module connected to the control module includes a posture monitoring module, a hardware watchdog module and a temperature and humidity sensor module, wherein the posture monitoring module is used to monitor the installation posture of the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway, and the hardware watchdog module is used to monitor the abnormality of the control module.

9. The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The shell is in the shape of a cuboid, wherein the first surface is the top surface of the cuboid, and the second surface is the side surface of the cuboid. The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway also includes: a heat dissipation device, which is integrally formed with the other side surface, the front surface and the back surface of the cuboid.

10. The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: A hanging ear located on the back of the shell and a hinge located on the bottom of the shell.

11. The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A debugging module, a display module and a voice module connected to the control module, wherein the debugging module is used to debug the multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway, and the display module and the voice module are used to display and broadcast the debugging results respectively.

12. A multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway system, characterized in that: include: Installation Department; Install components; The multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway according to any one of claims 1 to 11, fixedly mounted on the mounting portion by the mounting assembly; and The server is communicatively connected to the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway.

13. The multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway system according to claim 12, characterized in that: Also includes: The debugging device is communicatively connected with the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway.

14. The multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway system according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that: The mounting portion includes a columnar object and / or a planar object. The columnar object includes a lamp pole or a utility pole, and the planar object includes a wall or a roof.

15. The multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway system according to claim 14, characterized in that: The installation assembly includes one or more of a feeder fixing plate, a feeder fixing tube, a feeder, a fixing tube seat, nuts, screws, an elastic gasket and a rigid gasket.

16. The multi-channel Internet of Things outdoor gateway system according to claim 15, characterized in that: At least part of the waterproof fiberglass antenna of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway is detachably connected to the waterproof communication interface through the feeder and fixed to the feeder fixing plate, the feeder fixing plate is fixed to the feeder fixing tube, and the feeder fixing tube is fixed to the lamp pole or electric pole through the fixing tube seat, nuts, screws, elastic pads and rigid pads; the shell of the multi-channel IoT outdoor gateway is fixed on the wall.

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