Industrial gateway with replaceable communication module

Abstract

The utility model provides an industrial gateway with a replaceable communication module, which belongs to the field of gateway equipment and comprises an outer shell, a fixing assembly and a mounting assembly. An integrated board is arranged in the outer shell, a socket is formed in one side of the outer shell, and a communication module is inserted into the socket; according to the utility model, a fixed plate is installed inside an outer shell, a fixed hook claw is rotatably installed on one side of the fixed plate, when the communication module is inserted into a socket, a clamping block at one end of an elastic sheet on two sides of the communication module is contacted with the fixed hook claw, and the contact surface of the clamping block and the fixed hook claw adopts a corresponding arc-shaped tangent plane structure. When the communication module needs to be replaced, the clamping blocks push the fixing claws to expand outwards, at the moment, the fixing claws drive springs on the surfaces of the connecting blocks to stretch, when the clamping blocks move into the fixing claws, the springs reset to drive the fixing claws to fix the clamping blocks, the situation that the clamping blocks are separated from the fixing claws is avoided, and when the communication module needs to be replaced, elastic pieces are pressed to enable the clamping blocks to be separated from the fixing claws. Therefore, the communication module can be replaced quickly and conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of gateway devices, and particularly to an industrial gateway with replaceable communication modules. Background Art

[0002] A gateway is also known as an internetwork connector or protocol converter. Existing gateway devices applied to industrial production environments need to adapt to various complex industrial site environments for on-site data collection. There are many types of industrial site protocols with different structures, and it is necessary to be compatible with as many on-site communication protocols as possible during data collection. Therefore, most of the time, multiple gateway devices need to work simultaneously. In the existing industrial production environment, in order to reduce the occupied space of gateway devices, multiple gateways are usually stacked in sequence. After stacking, the stability of the gateway devices is poor, and they are prone to collapse. If it is necessary to access and debug or repair the gateway device in a certain position, it is necessary to move the gateway devices in other positions, which takes a long time. For example, an industrial gateway with the application number "CN202320499658.6", the utility model can combine multiple gateway bodies to meet the environmental requirements of multiple gateways working simultaneously and reduce the occupied space when the gateways are stacked. During the process of multiple gateway bodies stacking and working, it can prevent the bodies from sliding forward and falling, ensuring the stability of the stacked and installed bodies. However, there is still room for improvement in its use: its wireless communication modules are integrated and solidified on the PCB before leaving the factory, without an external replaceable communication module structure, making it impossible to form a network with terminals having wireless communication modules with other protocols, and being limited in application. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an industrial gateway with replaceable communication modules to solve the problem proposed in the above background art that its wireless communication modules are integrated and solidified on the PCB before leaving the factory, without an external replaceable communication module structure, making it impossible to form a network with terminals having wireless communication modules with other protocols, and being limited in application.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: An industrial gateway with replaceable communication modules, comprising an outer shell, a fixing component, and an installation component;

[0005] Among them: An integrated board is arranged inside the outer shell, and a socket is opened on one side of the outer shell, and a communication module is inserted into the socket.

[0006] The fixing component includes fixing plates installed inside the outer shell on both sides of the socket. A fixing hook is rotatably installed on one side of the fixing plate. A connecting block is installed at one end of the fixing plate. A spring is hung on the surface of the connecting block, and one end of the spring is hung at the bottom of the fixing hook. Elastic pieces are installed on both sides of the communication module, and a clamping block is installed at one end of the elastic piece, and the clamping block is clamped inside the fixing hook;

[0007] The installation component includes a bottom case buckled to the inner wall of the bottom end of the outer shell. Foot pieces are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom case. Installation holes are formed on the surfaces of the foot pieces, and installation bolts are inserted into the interior of the installation holes.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model: The contact ends of the fixed hook claws and the blocks are corresponding arc-shaped section structures.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model: Strip-shaped heat dissipation holes are formed through both sides of the outer shell, and the strip-shaped heat dissipation holes on both sides are arranged correspondingly. A dust-proof net is arranged inside the strip-shaped heat dissipation holes.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model: A plurality of network access ports are installed on the surface of the outer shell.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model: A plurality of detection interfaces are arranged on the surface of the outer shell on one side of the network access ports.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model: A sealing strip is connected to the edge of the bottom case, and a groove is formed on the inner wall of the bottom end of the outer shell. The sealing strip is embedded inside the groove.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are:

[0014] (1) A fixing plate is installed inside the outer shell, and a fixed hook claw is rotatably installed on one side of the fixing plate. When the communication module is inserted into the socket, the blocks at one ends of the elastic pieces on both sides of the communication module come into contact with the fixed hook claws. The contact surfaces of the blocks and the fixed hook claws adopt corresponding arc-shaped section structures, so that the blocks push the fixed hook claws to expand outwards. At this time, the fixed hook claws drive the springs on the surface of the connecting block to stretch. When the blocks move into the interior of the fixed hook claws, the springs reset to drive the fixed hook claws to fix the blocks, preventing the blocks from separating from the fixed hook claws. When the communication module needs to be replaced, press the elastic pieces to make the blocks disengage from the fixed hook claws, and then pull it outwards;

[0015] (2) Through the provided installation component, a bottom case is arranged at the bottom end of the outer shell, foot pieces are installed on both sides of the bottom case, and installation holes are formed on the surfaces of the foot pieces. Insert the installation bolts into the interior of the installation holes, so that the bottom case is fixed on the installation rack through the installation bolts on the surfaces of the foot pieces. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is the structural schematic diagram of the installation component of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3Schematic structural diagram of the fixing component of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 Schematic structural diagram of the network access port setting of the present utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1, outer shell; 2, integrated board; 3, socket; 4, communication module; 5, fixing component; 51, fixing plate; 52, fixing hook; 53, connecting block; 54, spring; 55, elastic sheet; 56, clamping block; 6, mounting component; 61, bottom shell; 62, foot piece; 63, mounting hole; 64, mounting bolt; 7, strip-shaped heat dissipation hole; 8, network access port; 9, detection interface; 10, sealing strip. Specific implementation manners

[0021] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1 - 4 , a communication module replaceable industrial gateway, comprising: an outer shell 1, a fixing component 5 and a mounting component 6; an integrated board 2 is provided inside the outer shell 1, a socket 3 is opened on one side of the outer shell 1, and a communication module 4 is inserted inside the socket 3;

[0023] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 , the fixing component 5 includes fixing plates 51 installed inside the outer shell 1 on both sides of the socket 3, a fixing hook 52 is rotatably installed on one side of the fixing plate 51, a connecting block 53 is installed at one end of the fixing plate 51, a spring 54 is hung on the surface of the connecting block 53, one end of the spring 54 is hung on the bottom of the fixing hook 52, elastic sheets 55 are installed on both sides of the communication module 4, a clamping block 56 is installed at one end of the elastic sheet 55, the clamping block 56 is clamped inside the fixing hook 52, and the contact ends of the fixing hook 52 and the clamping block 56 are corresponding arc-shaped section structures.

[0024] During specific use: A fixing plate 51 is installed inside the outer housing 1. A fixing hook 52 is rotatably installed on one side of the fixing plate 51. When the communication module 4 is inserted into the socket 3, the blocks 56 at one end of the elastic pieces 55 on both sides of the communication module 4 come into contact with the fixing hook 52. The contact surfaces of the block 56 and the fixing hook 52 adopt corresponding arc-shaped section structures, so that the block 56 pushes the fixing hook 52 to expand outwards. At this time, the fixing hook 52 drives the spring 54 on the surface of the connecting block 53 to stretch. When the block 56 moves inside the fixing hook 52, the spring 54 resets to drive the fixing hook 52 to fix the block 56, preventing the block 56 from detaching from the fixing hook 52. When the communication module 4 needs to be replaced, press the elastic piece 55 to make the block 56 detach from the fixing hook 52, and then pull it outwards.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , the installation component 6 includes a bottom shell 61 buckled on the inner wall of the bottom end of the outer housing 1. Two side feet 62 are fixedly connected to the bottom shell 61. Mounting holes 63 are formed on the surfaces of the feet 62, and mounting bolts 64 are inserted into the mounting holes 63.

[0026] During specific use: The bottom end of the outer housing 1 is provided with a bottom shell 61. Two side feet 62 are installed on the bottom shell 61. Mounting holes 63 are formed on the surfaces of the feet 62. Insert the mounting bolts 64 into the mounting holes 63, so that the bottom shell 61 is fixed on the mounting rack through the mounting bolts 64 on the surfaces of the feet 62.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 2 , strip-shaped heat dissipation holes 7 are formed through both sides of the outer housing 1. The two strip-shaped heat dissipation holes 7 are arranged correspondingly, and a dust-proof net is provided inside the strip-shaped heat dissipation holes 7.

[0028] During specific use: Strip-shaped heat dissipation holes 7 are formed through both sides of the outer housing 1. The strip-shaped heat dissipation holes 7 are correspondingly arranged to facilitate air flow and take away the heat on the surface of the integrated board 2. A dust-proof net is provided inside the strip-shaped heat dissipation holes 7 to filter dust in the air flow.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 4 , a plurality of network access ports 8 are installed on the surface of the outer housing 1, and a plurality of detection interfaces 9 are provided on the surface of the outer housing 1 on one side of the network access ports 8.

[0030] During specific use: A plurality of network access ports 8 are installed on the surface of the outer housing 1 to facilitate network access. At the same time, the provided detection interfaces 9 are used to test the network access ports 8.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 2 , a sealing strip 10 is connected to the edge of the bottom shell 61, and a groove is formed on the inner wall of the bottom end of the outer housing 1. The sealing strip 10 is embedded in the groove.

[0032] During specific use: The sealing strip 10 on the edge surface of the bottom shell 61 is embedded in the inner wall of the outer shell 1, so as to play a sealing role at the connection.

[0033] A fixing plate 51 is installed inside the outer shell 1. A fixing hook 52 is rotatably installed on one side of the fixing plate 51. When the communication module 4 is inserted into the socket 3, the blocks 56 at one ends of the elastic pieces 55 on both sides of the communication module 4 come into contact with the fixing hook 52. The contact surfaces of the block 56 and the fixing hook 52 adopt corresponding arc-shaped cutting surface structures, so that the block 56 pushes the fixing hook 52 to expand outwards. At this time, the fixing hook 52 drives the spring 54 on the surface of the connecting block 53 to stretch. When the block 56 moves to the inside of the fixing hook 52, the spring 54 resets to drive the fixing hook 52 to fix the block 56, preventing the block 56 from separating from the fixing hook 52. When the communication module 4 needs to be replaced, press the elastic piece 55 to make the block 56 disengage from the fixing hook 52, and then pull it outwards.

[0034] The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art well-known to those skilled in the art. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An industrial gateway with replaceable communication module, characterized in that: include: An outer shell (1), wherein an integrated board (2) is provided inside the outer shell (1), a socket (3) is provided on one side of the outer shell (1), and a communication module (4) is plugged into the socket (3); A fixing assembly (5), the fixing assembly (5) comprising a fixing plate (51) mounted inside the outer shell (1) and located on both sides of the socket (3), a fixing hook (52) being rotatably mounted on one side of the fixing plate (51), a connecting block (53) being mounted on one end of the fixing plate (51), a spring (54) being mounted on the surface of the connecting block (53), one end of the spring (54) being mounted on the bottom of the fixing hook (52), spring pieces (55) being mounted on both sides of the communication module (4), a clamping block (56) being mounted on one end of the spring piece (55), and the clamping block (56) being clamped inside the fixing hook (52); A mounting assembly (6), the mounting assembly (6) comprising a bottom shell (61) buckled onto the inner wall of the bottom end of the outer shell (1), legs (62) being fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom shell (61), a mounting hole (63) being formed on the surface of the legs (62), and mounting bolts (64) being inserted and connected inside the mounting holes (63).

2. The industrial gateway with replaceable communication module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The contact ends of the fixed hook (52) and the clamping block (56) are corresponding arc-shaped section structures.

3. The industrial gateway with replaceable communication module according to claim 1, characterized in that: Strip-shaped heat dissipation holes (7) are provided through both sides of the outer shell (1), the strip-shaped heat dissipation holes (7) on both sides are arranged correspondingly, and dustproof nets are provided inside the strip-shaped heat dissipation holes (7).

4. The industrial gateway with replaceable communication module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of network access ports (8) are installed on the surface of the outer shell (1).

5. The industrial gateway with replaceable communication module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of detection interfaces (9) are provided on the surface of the outer shell (1) at one side of the network access port (8).

6. The industrial gateway with replaceable communication module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge of the bottom shell (61) is connected to a sealing strip (10), and the inner wall of the bottom end of the outer shell (1) is provided with a groove, and the sealing strip (10) is embedded in the groove.

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