Communication cabinet with expansion module

Abstract

The utility model discloses a communication cabinet with an expansion module, which comprises a cabinet main body and an expansion module, the front surface of a cabinet cavity of the cabinet main body is an open surface, and the open surface is sealed by a cabinet door; the cabinet door is provided with a box-shaped convex part with an auxiliary volume cavity, the interior of the auxiliary volume cavity is divided into a plurality of module volume cavities by a frame body support, and one side of the box-shaped convex part is provided with expansion module slots matched with the module volume cavities; the expansion module comprises a module host and a structure accessory, the module host is packaged through a machine shell, and the machine shell is matched with the module volume cavity and the expansion module slot so as to be assembled in the module volume cavity at the position of the expansion module slot in a plug-in mounting mode; and the structural accessory is inserted into an interface slot reserved on the shell of the module host. Through the modular design, the flexibility and the expandability of the communication cabinet are improved, and the overall performance and the operation and maintenance efficiency of the equipment are further enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a communication cabinet technology in the field of communication equipment, and in particular to a communication cabinet with an expansion module. Background Art

[0002] Communication cabinets refer to cabinets used for storing communication equipment, which are mainly formed by sheet metal processing. As an important part of communication infrastructure, communication cabinets have larger solvent space than communication chassis, which can be used to provide fixed storage space for communication equipment, equipment power supply, motherboard, various expansion boards, floppy disk drives, optical disk drives, hard disk drives and other storage devices, and are fixed in position by supports, brackets, various screws or clips and other structural parts inside the chassis to form an intensive whole inside the chassis.

[0003] With the rapid development of data center business, the demand for the number and capacity of equipment in communication cabinets is increasing. At the same time, the emergence of new integrated communication cabinets such as intelligent integrated cabinets has enabled some key equipment or auxiliary equipment, such as servers, network equipment, storage equipment, UPS, etc., to be integrated into the communication cabinet, which can accommodate more equipment in the limited space of the communication cabinet and improve the assembly density and space utilization of the equipment in the communication cabinet; however, in actual use, in different scenarios, the communication cabinet has different degrees of demand for different integrated equipment, which requires the communication cabinet to have a high degree of flexibility to quickly adapt to various changes in demand. For example, in some specific scenarios, it may be necessary to add an additional heat dissipation module to ensure the stable operation of the equipment; in other scenarios, it may be necessary to add a security monitoring module to further enhance the security of the cabinet.

[0004] Therefore, the design and production of communication cabinets must fully consider these diverse needs and meet the actual needs in different scenarios through flexible configuration solutions. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem solved by the utility model is to provide a communication cabinet with an expansion module, aiming to solve the deficiencies of the existing communication cabinets in terms of adaptability and flexibility.

[0006] The technical problem solved by the utility model is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0007] A communication cabinet with an expansion module comprises a cabinet body and an expansion module, wherein the front of the cabinet cavity of the cabinet body is an open surface and is closed by a cabinet door;

[0008] The cabinet door has a box-shaped outer protrusion on the front, the inner side of the box-shaped outer protrusion is a secondary volume cavity, the secondary volume cavity has a connecting portion connected to the cabinet cavity of the cabinet body, and the interior of the secondary volume cavity is separated by a frame bracket to form a plurality of module volume cavities; one side of the box-shaped outer protrusion is open, and an expansion module slot matching the module volume cavity is provided at the opening position;

[0009] The expansion module includes a module host and structural accessories. The module host is encapsulated by a casing. The casing matches the module volume cavity and the expansion module slot so that it can be assembled in the module volume cavity by plug-in at the expansion module slot position; the structural accessories are plugged into the interface slot reserved on the module host casing through a connecting line with a standard interface to achieve communication connection.

[0010] As a further limitation, the outer shell of the cabinet body and the cabinet door are both formed of cold-rolled steel plates or aluminum alloy plates, and are subjected to plastic spraying or anodizing treatment on the surface.

[0011] As a further limitation, the expansion module is one or a combination of a heat dissipation module, a security monitoring module, a power management module and a network management module.

[0012] As a further limitation, the area of ​​the box-shaped protrusion on the cabinet door plane accounts for 30% to 50% to ensure that there is sufficient space for installing and replacing the expansion module while maintaining the overall aesthetics and practicality of the cabinet door.

[0013] As a further limitation, the number of module volume chambers arranged in the secondary volume chamber is 1 to 3.

[0014] As a further limitation, the opening of the box-shaped outer protrusion is arranged on the side or bottom side of the cabinet door opening side, so that the module host corresponding to the expansion module slot is inserted in a horizontal manner on the side or a vertical manner on the bottom.

[0015] As a further limitation, the door body portion of the cabinet door is a sandwich structure, and a heat dissipation channel and a wire structure are formed in the sandwich structure.

[0016] As a further limitation, the main body of the frame bracket is an adjustable bracket, the adjustable bracket is formed by high-strength hot-dip galvanized steel, and a buffer lining material is installed inside the bracket body.

[0017] As a further limitation, both the cabinet body and the module host are provided with heat dissipation air windows; the heat dissipation air windows of the cabinet body are provided on both sides of the cabinet, and the heat dissipation air windows of the module host are provided on the surface of the casing facing the cabinet cavity of the cabinet body.

[0018] Beneficial effects: The communication cabinet with expansion modules of the utility model not only solves the deficiencies of the existing communication cabinets in terms of adaptability and flexibility, but also improves the expandability and maintainability of the cabinet through modular design ideas; users can flexibly select and install corresponding expansion modules according to actual needs to achieve personalized customization and rapid upgrade of cabinet functions. At the same time, modular design also reduces the maintenance cost and time cost of the cabinet, which helps to improve the overall economic and social benefits of the communication cabinet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the box-shaped convex part in the middle right after removing the front shell plate.

[0021] Among them: 1. left cabinet door; 2. left box-shaped outer protrusion; 3. right box-shaped outer protrusion; 4. lock body handle; 5. right cabinet door; 6. hinge; 7. assembly base; 8. shell plate; 9. buckle lock body; 10. module host; 11. limit block; 12. frame bracket; 13. buckle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below with reference to specific illustrations.

[0023] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 A preferred embodiment of a communication cabinet with an expansion module is provided. In this embodiment, the communication cabinet with the expansion module is a vertical cabinet with a double-door structure, and an assembly base 7 is provided at the bottom of the cabinet. A left cabinet door 1 and a right cabinet door 5 are provided on the front of the cabinet. The left cabinet door 1 and the right cabinet door 5 are arranged opposite to each other and are hinged to the door frame by hinges 6. The left cabinet door 1 and the right cabinet door 5 are locked on the inside of the door body by a linkage rod lock, and the linkage rod lock is opened by a lock body handle 4 provided on the right cabinet door 5.

[0024] In this embodiment, the left cabinet door 1 and the right cabinet door 5 are respectively provided with a left box-shaped outer protrusion 2 and a right box-shaped outer protrusion 3, wherein the area of ​​the left box-shaped outer protrusion 2 on the plane of the left cabinet door 1 accounts for 40%, and the area of ​​the right box-shaped outer protrusion 3 on the plane of the right cabinet door 5 accounts for 30%, so as to ensure that the cabinet door has enough space to accommodate and replace various expansion modules while maintaining aesthetics. The communication cabinet uses the left box-shaped outer protrusion and the right box-shaped outer protrusion 3 as the assembly space for the expansion module; and the corresponding expansion modules include wiring and heat dissipation modules, security monitoring modules, power management modules or network management modules, and the specific configuration is flexibly selected according to actual needs.

[0025] In this embodiment, the design of the left box-shaped protrusion 2 and the right box-shaped protrusion 3 follows the principles of space optimization and functional integration, ensuring that the cabinet door has better practicality by assembling expansion modules while maintaining its overall aesthetics.

[0026] In other embodiments, this box-shaped outer protrusion structure is also applicable to a communication cabinet body with a single-door structure, a horizontal communication cabinet body, and a communication chassis of a smaller size, and the molding principle is the same.

[0027] Now as Figure 2 The structure of the right box-shaped outer protrusion shown is specifically described as follows:

[0028] In this embodiment, the box-shaped outer protrusion includes a shell plate 8, and the box-shaped outer protrusion is surrounded by a box-shaped volume space through the shell plate, and the volume space is used as a secondary volume cavity (the cabinet cavity of the cabinet body is used as the main volume cavity). The secondary volume cavity is separated into two upper and lower module volume cavities by two frame brackets 12. The module volume cavity is open on the left side, and an expansion module slot matching the size of the module volume cavity is reserved on the opening side. At the same time, the frame bracket 12 is provided with a guide groove as a sliding guide structure at the outer contour position corresponding to the module volume cavity. The secondary volume cavity is provided with a relatively arranged buckle lock body 9 and a limit block 11 on the opposite surface of the bottom of the guide groove. The limit block 11 is used to limit the end position of the guide groove, and the keyhole of the buckle lock body 9 is provided on the outer side of the right side of the shell plate 8.

[0029] In this embodiment, the expansion module for assembly in the communication cabinet includes a module host 10 and structural accessories, wherein the module host 10 includes a housing matching the auxiliary volume cavity, the housing having a cross-sectional size matching the expansion module slot, a sliding structure matching the guide slide groove, a limiting end surface matching the limiting block 11, and a buckle 13 matching the buckle lock body 9; the combination of the above structures enables the module host 10 to be as follows Figure 2 The style shown is inserted into the expansion module slot of the box-shaped outer protrusion from the left side. When the module host 10 slides along the guide groove to the limit block 11, its limit end face fits tightly with the limit block 11 to ensure that the module host is accurately positioned in the secondary volume cavity. In this state, the buckle 13 is docked and locked with the keyhole of the buckle lock body 9, thereby completing the fixed connection between the module host and the box-shaped outer protrusion, which not only ensures the stability of the module installation, but also facilitates subsequent disassembly and replacement.

[0030] In different embodiments, the structural accessories of the expansion module for the communication cabinet are different according to the different expansion modules. Those skilled in the art can assemble them in the communication cabinet according to the corresponding assembly method, and then connect them to the cabinet body through a standardized connector or interface:

[0031] For example, the heat dissipation module can be equipped with an efficient fan and heat pipe system as structural accessories, which can automatically adjust the speed according to the internal temperature of the cabinet, effectively reducing the heat generated during equipment operation and ensuring stable operation of the equipment even under high load conditions.

[0032] The security monitoring module uses cameras, smoke detectors, temperature sensors and other sensors as structural accessories.

[0033] The power management module uses a UPS with intelligent distribution and overload protection functions as a structural accessory, which is responsible for providing stable and reliable power supply to the equipment in the cabinet. It can automatically adjust the power output according to the actual needs of the equipment, and quickly cut off the power supply when the power is overloaded or short-circuited to protect the equipment from damage.

[0034] The network management module uses remote communication auxiliary structures such as antennas as structural accessories, focusing on improving the management efficiency of network devices inside the cabinet. It supports remote configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting, allowing operation and maintenance personnel to easily grasp the operating status of network devices and promptly discover and solve potential problems.

[0035] In further refinement of the design, the auxiliary volume cavity also has a hollow connecting portion connected to the cabinet main body cavity on the inner side. The hollow connecting portion can be used as a wiring channel and a ventilation channel to enhance the air convection between the cabinet main body and the auxiliary volume cavity, which helps to improve the overall heat dissipation effect. The housing of the module host 10 is provided with air windows on one side surface corresponding to the cabinet main body cavity. At the same time, the housing of the module host 10 can also be provided with heat dissipation structures such as heat dissipation fins or heat pipes corresponding to the heat dissipation air windows as appropriate to optimize the internal heat dissipation efficiency of the module host 1. In addition, in order to improve the overall heat dissipation capacity of the cabinet, in addition to the heat dissipation design on the module host, dense heat dissipation air windows are also provided on both sides of the cabinet body to form an air convection channel to accelerate the discharge of heat inside the cabinet.

[0036] In addition, the door body of the cabinet door can be set as a sandwich structure, and a sandwich heat dissipation channel and a wire structure can be set through the sandwich structure to further improve the practicality and maintenance convenience of the communication cabinet. Its sandwich structure not only provides additional space for hiding and arranging cables, but also realizes a more effective heat dissipation solution through the sandwich heat dissipation channel to ensure the stable operation of the equipment inside the cabinet.

[0037] In another embodiment, if the corresponding module host 10 is small in size, the corresponding frame bracket 12 can also be set as an adjustable structure to meet the assembly requirements of module hosts 10 of different sizes. This adjustable frame bracket 12 can be realized by setting a plurality of fixing holes and corresponding adjustment bolts. At the same time, a buffer lining material can be installed on the inner side of the frame bracket 12 and the side surface of the module host 10 housing to improve the shock absorption effect and stability of the module host 10 during installation.

[0038] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A communication cabinet with an expansion module, characterized in that: It includes a cabinet body and an expansion module, wherein the front of the cabinet cavity of the cabinet body is an open surface, and the open surface is closed by a cabinet door; The cabinet door has a box-shaped outer protrusion on the front, the inner side of the box-shaped outer protrusion is a secondary volume cavity, the secondary volume cavity has a connecting portion connected to the cabinet cavity of the cabinet body, and the interior of the secondary volume cavity is separated by a frame bracket to form a plurality of module volume cavities; one side of the box-shaped outer protrusion is open, and an expansion module slot matching the module volume cavity is provided at the opening position; The expansion module includes a module host and structural accessories, the module host is encapsulated by a housing, and the housing matches the module volume cavity and the expansion module slot so that it can be assembled in the module volume cavity by plug-in at the expansion module slot position; The structural accessory is plugged into an interface slot reserved on the module host housing through a connection line with a standard interface to achieve communication connection.

2. The communication cabinet with expansion module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell of the cabinet body and the cabinet door are both formed of cold-rolled steel plates or aluminum alloy plates, and are subjected to plastic spraying or anodizing treatment on the surface.

3. The communication cabinet with expansion module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion module is one or a combination of a heat dissipation module, a security monitoring module, a power management module and a network management module.

4. The communication cabinet with expansion module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The area of ​​the box-shaped outer protrusion on the cabinet door plane accounts for 30% to 50%, so as to ensure that there is enough space for installing and replacing the expansion module while maintaining the overall aesthetics and practicality of the cabinet door.

5. The communication cabinet with expansion module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of module volume chambers arranged in the secondary volume chamber is 1 to 3.

6. The communication cabinet with expansion module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening of the box-shaped outer protrusion is arranged on the side or bottom side of the cabinet door opening side, so that the module host correspondingly inserted into the expansion module slot is inserted in a horizontal manner on the side or a vertical manner on the bottom.

7. The communication cabinet with expansion module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door body of the cabinet door is a sandwich structure, and a heat dissipation channel and a wire structure are formed in the sandwich structure.

8. The communication cabinet with expansion module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body of the frame support is an adjustable support, which is formed by high-strength hot-dip galvanized steel, and a buffer lining material is installed inside the support body.

9. The communication cabinet with expansion module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet body and the module host are both provided with heat dissipation louvers; the heat dissipation louvers of the cabinet body are provided on both sides of the cabinet, while the heat dissipation louvers of the module host are provided on the surface of the casing facing the cabinet cavity of the cabinet body.

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