Switch system and switch structure thereof

By introducing movable switch components and power components into the switch structure, and using the separation components and exposure design, the switch components are removable and connected to the motherboard, solving the problem of difficult maintenance of existing switches and achieving more efficient disassembly and assembly and maintenance.

CN223007579UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-20深圳市三旺通信股份有限公司
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Application Number
CN202422107727.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-28
Publication Date
2025-06-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-28

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Technical Problem

The local fault repair and replacement of existing switches is difficult, and the lack of a detachable connection design makes it difficult to maintain.

Method used

By introducing movable switch components and power components into the switch structure, the partition components and exposure design enables the switch components to be detachably connected to the motherboard, allowing the switch components to move on the partition components to switch the connection state.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the detachable connection between the switch components and the motherboard, simplifies the disassembly and assembly and maintenance of components, reduces the difficulty of maintenance, and improves the scope of application of the switch structure.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a switch system and a switch structure thereof, and relates to the field of switches, the switch structure comprises a shell, a mainboard, a separation assembly and a switch assembly, the shell comprises an opening, the mainboard is arranged in the shell, and the separation assembly, the shell and the mainboard define at least four accommodating spaces; the switch assembly penetrates through the opening and is at least partially inserted into the separation assembly, the switch assembly is used for moving on the separation assembly so that the switch assembly can be switched between a first preset state and a second preset state, and when the switch assembly is in the first preset state, the switch assembly is contained in the containing space; and the switch assembly is connected with the mainboard, and when the switch assembly is in the second preset state, the switch assembly is at least partially moved away from the accommodating space. According to the switch structure, the switch assembly can be detachably connected with the main board, so that the switch assembly is convenient to disassemble and assemble, and the convenience of replacement or maintenance of the switch assembly is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of switches, and in particular, to a switch system and a switch structure thereof. Background Art

[0002] A switch is a network device used for forwarding electrical (optical) signals, which can provide an exclusive electrical signal path for any two network nodes connected to the switch. The main functions of the switch include physical addressing, network topology, error checking, frame sequencing, and flow control.

[0003] The related switch has an integrated structure, and when a local failure occurs during its use, it is difficult to repair and replace components. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] To overcome the deficiencies in the prior art, this application provides a switch system and a switch structure thereof.

[0005] In a first aspect, a switch structure provided by this application includes: a housing, a main board, a partition component, and a switch component. The housing includes an opening. The main board is disposed in the housing. The partition component is disposed in the housing, and the partition component, the housing, and the main board define at least four accommodation spaces. The switch component passes through the opening and is at least partially inserted into the partition component. The switch component is configured to move on the partition component so that the switch component can switch between a first preset state and a second preset state. When the switch component is in the first preset state, the switch component is received in the accommodation space and is connected to the main board. When the switch component is in the second preset state, the switch component at least partially moves away from the accommodation space.

[0006] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the switch component includes: a first moving member and a first plug-in member. The first moving member is inserted into the partition component and is configured to move along the partition component. The first plug-in member is disposed on the first moving member. When the switch component is in the first preset state, the first plug-in member is connected to the main board.

[0007] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the switch structure further includes: a first slot. The first slot is disposed on a side of the main board close to the first moving member. The first slot is electrically connected to the main board. When the switch component is in the first preset state, the first plug-in member is inserted into the first slot.

[0008] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the separation component includes: a separator and a guide. The separator is connected to the housing. The guide is disposed on the separator. The guide is connected to the separator, and the guide and the separator define a guide channel. The first moving member is configured to move in the guide channel.

[0009] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the switch structure further includes: a power supply component. The power supply component is disposed opposite to the switch component. The power supply component is inserted into the separation component, and the power supply component is configured to move on the separation component so that the power supply component is detachably connected to the main board.

[0010] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, an opening is provided on the main board, and the switch further includes: a second slot. The second slot is disposed in the main board. The second slot is electrically connected to the main board, and the power supply component can be inserted into the second slot through the opening.

[0011] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the power supply component includes: a second moving member, a second plug-in member, and an enclosure member. The second moving member is inserted into the separation component, and the second moving member is configured to move along the separation component. The second plug-in member is disposed on the second moving member. The second plug-in member can be inserted into the second slot through the opening. The enclosure member is disposed on the second moving member, and the enclosure member is located at an end of the second moving member facing away from the second plug-in member.

[0012] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the open end includes: a first open end and a second open end. The switch component is inserted into the separation component through the first open end. The second open end is disposed opposite to the first open end. The power supply component is inserted into the separation component through the second open end.

[0013] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the switch structure further includes: a heat dissipation member. The heat dissipation member is disposed in the accommodation space. The heat dissipation member is disposed on the main board, and the heat dissipation member is located on a side of the main board facing away from the switch component.

[0014] In a second aspect, a switch system provided by the present application includes the above-mentioned switch structure.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present application are:

[0016] The switch structure provided by this application can switch the connection state between the switch component and the main board by driving the switch component to move on the partition component. When the switch component is driven to move and is in the first preset state, the switch component is received in the accommodation space and connected to the main board. When the switch component is in the second preset state, at least part of the switch component moves away from the accommodation space, that is, the switch component can be detachably connected to the main board. The switch structure in this application can make the switch component detachably connected to the main board through the cooperation of the housing, the open end and the partition component, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the switch component, improves the convenience of replacing or repairing the switch component, and reduces the maintenance difficulty. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention, so they should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 Shows an overall schematic diagram of the switch structure;

[0019] Figure 2 Shows a schematic structural diagram of another angle of the switch structure;

[0020] Figure 3 Shows a schematic side view of the switch structure;

[0021] Figure 4 Shows a partial exploded schematic diagram of the switch structure;

[0022] Figure 5 Shows a schematic diagram of the first open end of the switch structure;

[0023] Figure 6 Shows a schematic diagram of the heat dissipation component of the switch structure;

[0024] Figure 7 Shows a schematic diagram of the first slot of the switch structure;

[0025] Figure 8 Shows a schematic diagram of the partition component of the switch structure.

[0026] MAIN ELEMENT SYMBOL DESCRIPTION:

[0027] 100 - housing; 110 - opening; 111 - first opening; 112 - second opening; 120 - first housing; 130 - second housing; 140 - connecting member; 150 - accommodation space; 151 - first accommodation space; 152 - second accommodation space; 153 - third accommodation space; 154 - fourth accommodation space; 200 - main board; 210 - opening; 300 - partition assembly; 310 - partition member; 320 - guiding member; 330 - guiding channel; 400 - switch assembly; 410 - first moving member; 420 - first plug-in member; 430 - shielding member; 500 - first slot; 600 - heat sink; 700 - power supply assembly; 710 - second moving member; 720 - second plug-in member; 730 - enclosing member; 800 - second slot; 900 - handle. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0029] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0030] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "installed", "connected", "linked", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0033] Embodiment 1

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 6 , the embodiment of this application provides a switch structure, and the switch structure includes: a housing 100, a main board 200, a partition component 300 and a switch component 400. Please refer to Figure 4, the housing 100 includes an opening 110. The main board 200 is disposed in the housing 100. The partition assembly 300 is disposed in the housing 100, and the partition assembly 300 and the housing 100 and the main board 200 define four accommodation spaces 150. The switch assembly 400 passes through the opening 110 and is at least partially inserted into the partition assembly 300. The switch assembly 400 is configured to move on the partition assembly 300 to switch the switch assembly 400 between a first preset state and a second preset state. When the switch assembly 400 is in the first preset state, the switch assembly 400 is received in the accommodation space 150 and is connected to the main board 200. When the switch assembly 400 is in the second preset state, the switch assembly 400 is at least partially moved out of the accommodation space 150. By driving the switch assembly 400 to move on the partition assembly 300, the connection state between the switch assembly 400 and the main board 200 can be switched. When driving the switch assembly 400 to move and making the switch assembly 400 in the first preset state, the switch assembly 400 is received in the accommodation space 150 and is connected to the main board 200. When the switch assembly 400 is in the second preset state, the switch assembly 400 is at least partially moved out of the accommodation space 150, that is, the switch assembly 400 can be detachably connected to the main board 200. The switch structure in the present application can make the switch assembly 400 detachably connected to the main board 200 through the cooperation of the housing 100, the opening 110 and the partition assembly 300, so as to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the switch assembly 400, improve the convenience of replacing or repairing the switch assembly 400, reduce the maintenance difficulty, and can replace the switch assembly 400 with different functions according to actual needs, increasing the applicable range of the switch structure.

[0035] In other embodiments, the number of the accommodation spaces 150 may also be five, six, seven, eight, etc., and will not be enumerated one by one here.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 7 , in some embodiments, the housing 100 includes: a first housing 120, a second housing 130 and a connecting member 140. The main board 200 is disposed on the first housing 120, and the main board 200 is connected to the first housing 120. The second housing 130 is disposed opposite to the first housing 120. The connecting member 140 is disposed between the first housing 120 and the second housing 130, and the connecting member 140 connects the first housing 120 and the second housing 130 to define the opening 110.

[0037] Please refer toFigure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the open end 110 includes a first open end 111 and a second open end 112. The switch component 400 is inserted into the partition component 300 through the first open end 111. The second open end 112 is disposed opposite to the first open end 111. The first open end 111 provides a passage for the movement of the switch component 400.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the partition component 300 is disposed along a first preset direction, and the partition component 300 includes a partition member 310 and a guide member 320. The partition member 310 is disposed along the first preset direction. The partition member 310 is detachably connected to the first housing 120, the partition member 310 is detachably connected to the second housing 130, and the partition member 310 is detachably connected to the connecting member 140. The guide member 320 is disposed on the partition member 310 along the first preset direction. The guide member 320 is connected to the partition member 310, and the guide member 320 and the partition member 310 define a guide channel 330. The switch component 400 is configured to move in the guide channel 330.

[0039] In some embodiments, the partition member 310 can be connected to the first housing 120 through a bolt connecting member 140, a snap connecting member 140, etc., so that the partition member 310 is detachably connected to the first housing 120. The detachable connection of the partition member 310 to the first housing 120, the second housing, and the connecting member 140 can improve the convenience of disassembling and assembling the partition member 310.

[0040] In some embodiments, the partition member 310 is a rigid partition board. The guide member 320 is a guide rail.

[0041] In some embodiments, the number of the partition components 300 is three groups, and each group of partition components 300 includes two relatively disposed partition members 310. The number of the guide channels 330 on each partition member 310 is two. Both sides of the switch component 400 are respectively inserted into the corresponding guide channels 330.

[0042] In other embodiments, the number of the partition components 300 can also be four groups, five groups, six groups, seven groups, etc., which will not be listed one by one here.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 7In some embodiments, the switch assembly 400 includes: a first moving member 410, a first plug-in member 420 and a shielding member 430. Both sides of the first moving member 410 are respectively inserted into the corresponding guide channel 330, and the first moving member 410 is used to move along the guide channel 330. The first plug-in member 420 is arranged on the first moving member 410, and the first plug-in member 420 is located at one end of the first moving member 410 close to the motherboard 200, and the first plug-in member 420 is electrically connected to the first moving member 410. The shielding member 430 is arranged at one end of the first moving member 410 away from the first plug-in member 420, and a plurality of interface ends are arranged on the shielding member 430. The interface end is electrically connected to the first moving member 410, and each of the interface ends is arranged on the shielding member 430 along a second preset direction. The second preset direction is perpendicular to the first preset direction. When the switch assembly 400 is in the first preset state, the first connector 420 is electrically connected to the mainboard 200 , so that the interface end is electrically connected to the mainboard 200 .

[0044] See also Figure 7 In some embodiments, the switch structure further includes: a first slot 500. The first slot 500 is disposed on a side of the mainboard 200 close to the first movable member 410, and the first slot 500 is electrically connected to the mainboard 200. When the switch assembly 400 is in the first preset state, the first connector 420 is inserted into the first slot 500 so that the connector is electrically connected to the mainboard 200, and the shielding member 430 is fitted with the second shell 130 and completely shields the first opening 111, so that during the operation of the switch structure, the shielding member 430 can isolate external dust and impurities outside the accommodating space 150, so as to effectively improve the cleanliness of the accommodating space 150 and extend the service life of the switch structure.

[0045] See also Figure 6 In some embodiments, the switch structure further includes: a heat sink 600. The heat sink 600 is disposed on the mainboard 200 along the second preset direction, and the heat sink 600 is connected to the side of the mainboard 200 away from the first moving member 410. The heat sink 600 can accelerate the heat dissipation speed of the mainboard 200 and extend the service life of the mainboard 200. The detachable structure of the mainboard 200 and the switch assembly 400 can prevent the heat generated by the mainboard 200 from being gathered together with the heat generated by the switch assembly 400, which can effectively reduce the difficulty of heat dissipation and reduce the energy consumption of the switch structure.

[0046] See also Figure 7, in some embodiments, the accommodation space 150 includes: a first accommodation space 151, a second accommodation space 152, a third accommodation space 153, and a fourth accommodation space 154. The switch component 400 is disposed in the first accommodation space 151 and the second accommodation space 152. The heat dissipation member 600 is located in the third accommodation space 153.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 7 , in some embodiments, the switch structure further includes: a power supply component 700. The power supply component 700 is disposed opposite to the first moving member 410, the power supply component 700 is disposed in the fourth accommodation space 154, and the power supply component 700 is inserted into the guiding channel 330 through the second opening 112. The second opening 112 provides a channel for the movement of the power supply component 700.

[0048] In some embodiments, both sides of the power supply component 700 are respectively inserted into the corresponding guiding channels 330, and the power supply component 700 moves along the guiding channels 330 so that the power supply component 700 is detachably connected to the main board 200. The detachable connection between the power supply component 700 and the main board 200 enables different power supply components 700 to be replaced according to the voltage input magnitude in different scenarios, further increasing the applicable range of the power supply component 700.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 6 , in some embodiments, the switch structure further includes: a second slot 800. The second slot 800 is disposed in the main board 200 and is electrically connected to the main board 200. The main board 200 is disposed along the second preset direction. An opening 210 is provided on a side of the main board 200 close to the heat dissipation member 600. The second slot 800 is exposed from the opening 210. The power supply component 700 can be inserted into the second slot 800 through the opening 210 so that the power supply component 700 is electrically connected to the main board 200.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 6, in some embodiments, the power supply assembly 700 includes: a second moving member 710, a second plug-in member 720, and a surrounding member 730. Both sides of the second moving member 710 are respectively inserted into the corresponding guiding channels 330, and the second moving member 710 is configured to move along the guiding channels 330. The second plug-in member 720 is disposed on the second moving member 710, and the second plug-in member 720 is electrically connected to one end of the second moving member 710 close to the main board 200. The second plug-in member 720 can pass through the opening 210 and be inserted into the second slot 800. The surrounding member 730 is disposed on the second moving member 710, and the surrounding member 730 is located at one end of the second moving member 710 facing away from the second plug-in member 720.

[0051] In some embodiments, when the second plug-in member 720 is inserted into the second slot 800, the surrounding member 730 fits with the second housing 130 and blocks the second open end 112, so as to effectively prevent external impurities from entering the first accommodation space 151 and the second accommodation space 152.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 , in some embodiments, the switch structure further includes: a handle 900. The handle 900 is disposed on a side of the surrounding member 730 facing away from the second plug-in member 720. The handle 900 is detachably connected to the surrounding member 730, and the number of the handles 900 is two. The handles 900 facilitate extracting the second plug-in member 720 from the fourth accommodation space 154, improving the convenience of moving the second plug-in member 720.

[0053] By setting the switch assembly 400 and the power supply assembly 700 of the present application into a detachable and dismountable structure, on the one hand, the convenience of dismounting and assembling the switch assembly 400 and the power supply assembly 700 can be improved, and the maintenance efficiency of the switch structure can be enhanced. On the other hand, the switch assembly 400 and the power supply assembly 700 with different functions can be replaced according to actual needs, increasing the applicable range of the switch structure.

[0054] Embodiment 2

[0055] The embodiment of the present application provides a switch system (not shown in the figure). The switch system includes the switch structure in any one of the above embodiments, and thus has all the beneficial effects of the switch structure in any one of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated herein one by one.

[0056] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0057] Although the embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A switch structure, characterized in that: include: a housing, the housing comprising an opening; A mainboard, wherein the mainboard is disposed in the housing; A partition component, wherein the partition component is disposed in the shell, and the partition component, the shell, and the main board define at least four accommodating spaces; A switch component, the switch component passes through the opening and is at least partially inserted into the partition component, the switch component is used to move on the partition component so that the switch component switches between a first preset state and a second preset state, when the switch component is in the first preset state, the switch component is accommodated in the accommodating space, and the switch component is connected to the mainboard, when the switch component is in the second preset state, the switch component is at least partially moved away from the accommodating space.

2. The switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch assembly comprises: a first moving member, the first moving member being inserted into the partition assembly and being used to move along the partition assembly; A first connector is disposed on the first movable member, and when the switch assembly is in the first preset state, the first connector is connected to the mainboard.

3. The switch structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The switch structure also includes: The first slot is arranged on a side of the mainboard close to the first moving part, the first slot is electrically connected to the mainboard, and when the switch component is in the first preset state, the first connector is inserted into the first slot.

4. The switch structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The partition assembly comprises: a separator connected to the shell; A guide member is arranged on the partition member, the guide member is connected to the partition member, and the guide member and the partition member define a guide channel, and the first moving member is used to move in the guide channel.

5. The switch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch structure also includes: A power supply component is arranged opposite to the switch component, the power supply component is inserted into the partition component, and the power supply component is used to move on the partition component so that the power supply component is detachably connected to the mainboard.

6. The switch structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mainboard is provided with an opening, and the switch further comprises: The second slot is arranged in the mainboard, the second slot is electrically connected to the mainboard, and the power supply component can be inserted into the second slot through the opening.

7. The switch structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The power supply assembly comprises: a second moving member, the second moving member being inserted into the partition assembly and being used to move along the partition assembly; A second plug-in connector, the second plug-in connector is disposed on the second movable member, and the second plug-in connector can pass through the opening and be inserted into the second slot; The enclosure member is arranged on the second movable member, and the enclosure member is located at an end of the second movable member away from the second plug-in member.

8. The switch structure according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that: The exposures include: a first opening, through which the switch assembly is inserted into the partition assembly; A second opening, the second opening is arranged opposite to the first opening, and the power supply component is inserted into the partition component through the second opening.

9. The switch structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The switch structure also includes: A heat sink is disposed in the accommodation space, the heat sink is disposed on the mainboard, and the heat sink is located on a side of the mainboard away from the switch assembly.

10. A switch system, characterized in that: A switch structure comprising any one of claims 1-9.