Concentrator
By designing a detachable connected line distributor and void structure in the hub, the problem of poor heat dissipation of the hub circuit board is solved, and better heat dissipation effect and service life are achieved, while improving the adaptation type and practicality of the circuit connection.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422176489.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-05
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-05
AI Technical Summary
The circuit boards of existing hubs are poorly dissipated, resulting in short service life.
A hub is designed, with a circuit board in the box body, and a gap is formed with the side wall of the box body through a detachable connection line distributor. One side of the line distributor is provided with a connection module, and a through hole is provided on the side wall of the box body. The connection module penetrates the through hole and is located in the box body, and is connected to the outside through the through hole and the gap to realize the heat dissipation of the circuit board.
Through the gap, the heat dissipation effect inside the hub is effectively improved, the service life is extended, and the volume is reduced, which improves the adaptation type and practicality of circuit connections.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of hubs, in particular to a hub. Background Art
[0002] With the increasing thinness and lightness of electronic products, the reserved ports of computers and their peripherals, communications, and consumer electronic products are getting fewer and fewer, which makes consumers need to purchase hubs to expand the functions of products.
[0003] In the existing hubs, the circuit board is often installed in a closed structure, resulting in poor heat dissipation of the circuit board and being not conducive to extending its service life. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The utility model aims to overcome the deficiency of poor heat dissipation of the hub in the prior art and provides a hub conducive to heat dissipation.
[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0006] A hub, which comprises a box body. A first circuit board is connected inside the box body. A line distributor is arranged outside the box body. The line distributor is detachably connected to the side wall of the box body and forms a gap with the box body. A connection module protrudes from one side of the line distributor. A through hole corresponding to the connection module is arranged on the side wall of the box body. After passing through the through hole, the connection module is located inside the box body. The interior of the box body is communicated with the outside through the through hole and the gap in sequence. The line distributor is electrically connected to the first circuit board through the connection module. A plurality of socket connectors are arranged on the other side corresponding to the line distributor.
[0007] A first circuit board is connected inside the box body. A line distributor is arranged outside the box body. The line distributor is detachably connected to the side wall of the box body and forms a gap with the box body. A connection module protrudes from one side of the line distributor. A through hole corresponding to the connection module is arranged on the side wall of the box body. After passing through the through hole, the connection module is located inside the box body. The interior of the box body is communicated with the outside through the through hole and the gap in sequence. The line distributor is electrically connected to the first circuit board through the connection module. A plurality of socket connectors are arranged on the other side corresponding to the line distributor. The interior of the box body is communicated with the outside through the through hole and the gap in sequence, which is conducive to the heat dissipation of the first circuit board inside the box body and the heat dissipation of the line distributor, achieving the purpose of being conducive to heat dissipation and being conducive to extending its service life; the connection module on one side of the line distributor passes through the through hole and is inserted into the box body to be connected to the first circuit board. At the same time, a plurality of socket connectors are arranged on the other side corresponding to the line distributor, which is conducive to reducing the volume; the plurality of socket connectors are conducive to increasing the types of circuit connection adaptation, thereby being conducive to improving the practicability.
[0008] Preferably, the line distributor includes a main body, a second circuit board, and a frame-shaped housing that matches the main body. The second circuit board is fixedly connected to the main body by injection molding. The connection module and the socket are both fixed outside the main body and are electrically connected to the second circuit board. The connection module is located on one side of the main body, and the socket is located on the opposite side of the main body. The main body is limited within the frame-shaped housing through its edge, and the frame-shaped housing is detachably connected to the box body. The second circuit board is injection molded within the main body. At the same time, the connection module and the socket are both fixed outside the main body, making the overall structure of the line distributor firm and its internal circuit stable, providing good protection for the circuit.
[0009] Preferably, several uniformly distributed first limiting blocks are provided along the circumferential direction on one side of the frame-shaped housing. The first limiting blocks are fixedly connected to the side wall of the frame-shaped housing and are located within the frame-shaped housing. Several uniformly distributed buckles are provided along the circumferential direction on the opposite side of the frame-shaped housing. One side of the main body is clamped by the buckles so that the opposite side of the main body is limited on the first limiting blocks. The main body is inserted through the side of the frame-shaped housing where the buckles are provided. During the insertion process, the buckles undergo elastic deformation until the main body is installed within the frame-shaped housing. The buckles are snapped onto one side of the main body, and at the same time, the first limiting blocks come into contact with the opposite side of the main body, making the cooperation between the main body and the frame-shaped housing firm, with a simple structure and convenient and fast installation.
[0010] Preferably, installation ears are provided at both ends of the frame-shaped housing. The installation ears are fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the frame-shaped housing. A limiting groove is provided on one side of the installation ear. An internally threaded column that matches the limiting groove is fixed on the box body. A countersunk hole that communicates with the limiting groove is provided on the opposite side of the installation ear. A bolt that matches the internally threaded column is provided within the countersunk hole. The frame-shaped housing is detachably connected to the box body through the matching of the bolt and the corresponding internally threaded column. After the main body is installed into the frame-shaped housing, the frame-shaped housing is installed on the box body through bolts, with a simple structure and convenient disassembly and assembly.
[0011] Preferably, the shape of the frame-shaped housing is rectangular. Four second limiting blocks that respectively match the four top corners of the frame-shaped housing are provided on the box body. The second limiting blocks are of an L-shaped structure. The four second limiting blocks together form a limiting area that matches the frame-shaped housing. The through hole is located within the limiting area. Such a design is beneficial for the preliminary positioning of the frame-shaped housing, improving the installation efficiency and accuracy.
[0012] Preferably, a convex platform is provided within the L-shaped structure of the second limiting block. The convex platform is fixedly connected to the box body. The main body is placed on the convex platform through the frame-shaped housing. The gap is formed between the main body and the box body. This is beneficial for the heat dissipation of the first circuit board and the second circuit board, thereby being beneficial for extending the service life.
[0013] Preferably, one end of the connection module is fixedly connected to the main body, and the other end of the connection module is fixedly connected to the first circuit board to form an integral structure. The other end of the connection module and the first circuit board can be fixed by welding, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the circuit connection.
[0014] As another preference, one end of the connection module is snap-connected to the main body. The other end of the connection module is provided with a male head, and the first circuit board is provided with a female head matching the male head. The connection module is plugged and unplugged with the first circuit board through the matching of the male head and the female head. The snap connection between the connection module and the main body facilitates the matching of different models of connection modules with the main body, further increasing the types of circuit connection adaptability, thus facilitating the improvement of practicality; through the plug-in cooperation of the male head and the female head, it is convenient for the line distributor and the first circuit board to be assembled and separated, thus facilitating the installation and maintenance of the line distributor and the first circuit board.
[0015] Preferably, an L-shaped elastic seat is provided on the side wall of the male head. One end of the elastic seat is close to the female head and fixedly connected to the female head. The other end of the elastic seat is far from the female head, and a deformation space is formed between its side wall and the side wall of the male head. A lock catch is fixed on the end of the elastic seat far from the female head, and a block matching the lock catch is provided on the female head. The lock catch is engaged with the block. The cooperation and engagement of the lock catch and the block further improve the firmness when the female head and the male head are matched; the deformation space facilitates the elastic seat to deform under an external force, enabling the lock catch to be in an open state, which is convenient for the installation and disassembly of the female head and the male head.
[0016] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The inside of the box body is sequentially connected to the outside through through holes and gaps, achieving the purpose of facilitating heat dissipation, which is beneficial to extending its service life; facilitating volume reduction; facilitating increasing the types of circuit connection adaptability and improving practicality; the overall structure of the line distributor is firm, and its internal circuit is stable, playing a good role in protecting the circuit; the cooperation between the main body and the frame-shaped housing is firm, with a simple structure and convenient and fast installation; the design of the second limiting block is beneficial to the preliminary positioning of the frame-shaped housing, improving the installation efficiency and accuracy; the other end of the connection module and the first circuit board can be fixed by welding, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the circuit connection; when the connection module is snap-connected to the main body, different models of connection modules are matched with the main body, further increasing the types of circuit connection adaptability, thus facilitating the improvement of practicality; through the plug-in cooperation of the male head and the female head, it is convenient for the line distributor and the first circuit board to be assembled and separated, thus facilitating the installation and maintenance of the line distributor and the first circuit board; the cooperation and engagement of the lock catch and the block further improve the firmness when the female head and the male head are matched. Description of the Drawings
[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 is the side view of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the sectional view of the first embodiment of A-A in
[0020] Figure 4 is Figure 2 the sectional view of the second embodiment of A-A in
[0021] Figure 5 is the structural schematic diagram after removing the first circuit board in the first embodiment;
[0022] Figure 6 is Figure 5 the structural schematic diagram of the bottom of the box body in
[0023] Figure 7 is Figure 6 the sectional view of B-B in
[0024] Figure 8 is Figure 5 the enlarged structural view at C in
[0025] In the figure: 1. box body, 2. first circuit board, 3. line distributor, 4. gap, 5. connection module, 6. through hole, 7. socket, 8. main body, 9. second circuit board, 10. frame-shaped housing, 11. first limit block, 12. buckle, 13. mounting ear, 14. limit groove, 15. internal thread post, 16. counterbore, 17. second limit block, 18. limit area, 19. boss, 20. male head, 21. female head, 22. elastic seat, 23. deformation space, 24. lock, 25. clamping block. Specific embodiments
[0026] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative and in no way constitutes a limitation to the present application and its application or use. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present application.
[0027] Note that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms are also intended to include the plural forms. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" are used in this specification, they specify the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.
[0028] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components, numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application. For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are used in the embodiments to describe the relationship of one element or feature shown in the drawings to another element or feature. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientations shown in the drawings, the spatial terms are intended to include different orientations during the use or operation of the device. For example, if the device in the drawing is inverted, the element described as being "below" other elements or features will be positioned "above" the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term "lower" can encompass both upper and lower orientations. The device may be fixed in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein can be interpreted accordingly. At the same time, it should be understood that, for the sake of convenience of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn in actual proportional relationships. Technologies, processes, and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, processes, and devices should be regarded as part of the authorized specification. In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be construed as merely exemplary and not as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that: like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings, and thus, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.
[0029] In addition, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. Without further statement, the above terms have no special meanings and thus should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present application.
[0030] such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6In the described embodiment, a hub includes a box body 1, a first circuit board 2 is connected inside the box body 1, a line distributor 3 is provided outside the box body 1. The line distributor 3 is detachably connected to the side wall of the box body 1 and forms a gap 4 with the box body 1. A connection module 5 protrudes from one side of the line distributor 3. A through hole 6 corresponding to the connection module 5 is provided on the side wall of the box body 1. After the connection module 5 passes through the through hole 6, it is located inside the box body 1. The inside of the box body 1 is communicated with the outside through the through hole 6 and the gap 4 in sequence. The line distributor 3 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 2 through the connection module 5. A plurality of socket connectors 7 are provided on the other side corresponding to the line distributor 3.
[0031] As Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 shown, the line distributor 3 includes a main body 8, a second circuit board 9 and a frame-shaped housing 10 matching the main body 8. The second circuit board 9 is fixedly connected to the inside of the main body 8 by injection molding. Both the connection module 5 and the socket connectors 7 are fixed outside the main body 8 and are both electrically connected to the second circuit board 9. The connection module 5 is located on one side of the main body 8, and the socket connectors 7 are located on the other side corresponding to the main body 8. The main body 8 is limited inside the frame-shaped housing 10 by its edge. The frame-shaped housing 10 is detachably connected to the box body 1.
[0032] As Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 shown, a plurality of uniformly distributed first limiting blocks 11 are provided along the circumferential direction on one side of the frame-shaped housing 10. The first limiting blocks 11 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the frame-shaped housing 10 and are located inside the frame-shaped housing 10. A plurality of uniformly distributed buckles 12 are provided along the circumferential direction on the other side corresponding to the frame-shaped housing 10. One side of the main body 8 is clamped by the buckles 12 so that the other side corresponding to it is limited on the first limiting blocks 11.
[0033] As Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, mounting ears 13 are provided at both ends of the frame-shaped housing 10. The mounting ears 13 are fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the frame-shaped housing 10. A limiting groove 14 is provided on one side of the mounting ear 13. An internally threaded column 15 matching the limiting groove 14 is fixed on the box body 1. A countersunk hole 16 communicating with the limiting groove 14 is provided on the other side corresponding to the mounting ear 13. A bolt matching the internally threaded column 15 is provided in the countersunk hole 16. The frame-shaped housing 10 is detachably connected to the box body 1 through the bolt matching the corresponding internally threaded column 15.
[0034] As Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the frame-shaped housing 10 is rectangular. Four limiting blocks II 17 that respectively match the four top corners of the frame-shaped housing 10 are provided on the box body 1. The limiting blocks II 17 are L-shaped structures. The four limiting blocks II 17 together form a limiting area 18 that matches the frame-shaped housing 10. The through hole 6 is located within the limiting area 18.
[0035] As Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, a boss 19 is provided within the L-shaped structure of the limiting block II 17. The boss 19 is fixedly connected to the box body 1. The main body 8 is placed on the boss 19 through the frame-shaped housing 10. A gap 4 is formed between the main body 8 and the box body 1.
[0036] As Figure 4 shown, one end of the connection module 5 is fixedly connected to the main body 8, and the other end of the connection module 5 is fixedly connected to the circuit board I 2 and forms an integral structure.
[0037] As Figure 3 、 Figure 5 and Figure 7 shown, one end of the connection module 5 is snap-connected to the main body 8. A male head 20 is provided at the other end of the connection module 5. A female head 21 that matches the male head 20 is provided on the circuit board I 2. The connection module 5 is pluggably connected to the circuit board I 2 through the matching of the male head 20 and the female head 21.
[0038] As Figure 3 and Figure 8 shown, an L-shaped elastic seat 22 is provided on the side wall of the male head 20. One end of the elastic seat 22 is close to the female head 21 and is fixedly connected to the female head 21. The other end of the elastic seat 22 is far from the female head 21, and a deformation space 23 is formed between its side wall and the side wall of the male head 20. A lock catch 24 is fixed to the end of the elastic seat 22 that is far from the female head 21. A clamping block 25 that matches the lock catch 24 is provided on the female head 21. The lock catch 24 is clamped with the clamping block 25.
[0039] The interior of the box body 1 is sequentially connected to the outside through the through hole 6 and the gap 4, which is beneficial to the heat dissipation of the circuit board I 2 inside the box body 1 and at the same time beneficial to the heat dissipation of the circuit board II 9 inside the line distributor 3, achieving the purpose of facilitating heat dissipation and being beneficial to extending its service life. The connection module 5 on one side of the line distributor 3 penetrates through the through hole 6 and then inserts into the box body 1 to be connected to the circuit board I 2. At the same time, a plurality of socket connectors 7 are provided on the corresponding other side of the line distributor 3, which is beneficial to reducing the volume. The plurality of socket connectors 7 are beneficial to increasing the types of circuit connection adaptability, thereby being beneficial to improving the practicality.
[0040] The circuit board II 9 is injection-molded within the main body 8. At the same time, both the connection module 5 and the socket connectors 7 are fixed outside the main body 8, making the overall structure of the line distributor 3 firm and its internal circuit stable, playing a good role in protecting the circuit.
[0041] The main body 8 is inserted through the side of the frame-type housing 10 provided with the buckle 12. During the insertion process, the buckle 12 undergoes elastic deformation until the main body 8 is installed inside the frame-type housing 10. The buckle 12 is buckled on one side of the main body 8. At the same time, the first limiting block 11 contacts the corresponding other side of the main body 8, making the cooperation between the main body 8 and the frame-type housing 10 firm, with a simple structure and convenient and fast installation. After the main body 8 is installed in the frame-type housing 10, the frame-type housing 10 is placed in the limiting area, and then the frame-type housing 10 is installed on the box body 1 through bolts, with a simple structure and convenient for disassembly and assembly.
[0042] As Figure 4 In the embodiment shown, the other end of the connection module 5 and the first circuit board 2 can be fixed by soldering, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the circuit connection; finally, the first circuit board 2 is installed in the box body 1.
[0043] As Figure 3 In the embodiment shown, the connection module 5 is connected to the buckle 12 of the main body 8, which is convenient to match different models of the connection module 5 with the main body 8, further increasing the types of circuit connection adaptability, and thus being beneficial to improving the practicality; the other end of the connection module 5 is inserted and matched with the female head 21 through the male head 20, which is convenient for the assembly and separation of the line distributor 3 and the first circuit board 2, and thus convenient for the installation and maintenance of the line distributor 3 and the first circuit board 2. After the line distributor 3 and the first circuit board 2 are inserted and completed, the lock catch 24 and the block 25 are cooperatively latched, further improving the firmness when the female head 21 and the male head 20 are matched; finally, the first circuit board 2 is installed in the box body 1.
Claims
1. A hub, characterized in that: The invention comprises a box body (1), wherein a circuit board (2) is connected inside the box body (1), and a line distributor (3) is arranged outside the box body (1), wherein the line distributor (3) is detachably connected to the side wall of the box body (1) and a gap (4) is formed between the line distributor (3) and the box body (1), and a connection module (5) is protrudingly arranged on one side of the line distributor (3), and a through hole (6) corresponding to the connection module (5) is arranged on the side wall of the box body (1), and the connection module (5) is located inside the box body (1) after passing through the through hole (6), and the inside of the box body (1) is connected to the outside through the through hole (6) and the gap (4) in sequence, and the line distributor (3) is electrically connected to the circuit board (2) through the connection module (5), and a plurality of sockets (7) are arranged on the other side of the line distributor (3) corresponding to the connection module.
2. A hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The line distributor (3) comprises a main body (8), a second circuit board (9) and a frame-type housing (10) matching the main body (8); the second circuit board (9) is fixedly connected to the main body (8) by injection molding; the connection module (5) and the plug socket (7) are both fixed outside the main body (8) and are both electrically connected to the second circuit board (9); the connection module (5) is located on one side of the main body (8), and the plug socket (7) is located on the other side corresponding to the main body (8); the main body (8) is limited by its edge in the frame-type housing (10), and the frame-type housing (10) is detachably connected to the box body (1).
3. A hub according to claim 2, characterized in that: One side of the frame shell (10) is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed limit blocks (11) along its circumference; the limit block (11) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the frame shell (10) and is located inside the frame shell (10); the other side of the frame shell (10) is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed buckles (12) along its circumference; one side of the main body (8) is clamped by the buckle (12) so that the other side thereof is limited on the limit block (11).
4. A hub according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both ends of the frame-type shell (10) are provided with mounting ears (13), the mounting ears (13) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the frame-type shell (10), one side of the mounting ears (13) is provided with a limiting groove (14), an internal thread column (15) matching the limiting groove (14) is fixed to the box body (1), the other side corresponding to the mounting ears (13) is provided with a countersunk hole (16) connected to the limiting groove (14), a bolt matching the internal thread column (15) is arranged in the countersunk hole (16), and the frame-type shell (10) is detachably connected to the box body (1) by the bolt matching the corresponding internal thread column (15).
5. A hub according to claim 2, characterized in that: The frame-type housing (10) is rectangular in shape. The box body (1) is provided with four limiting blocks (17) respectively matching the four top corners of the frame-type housing (10). The limiting blocks (17) are L-shaped structures. The four limiting blocks (17) together form a limiting area (18) matching the frame-type housing (10). The through hole (6) is located in the limiting area (18).
6. A hub according to claim 5, characterized in that: A boss (19) is provided in the L-shaped structure of the second limit block (17); the boss (19) is fixedly connected to the box body (1); the main body (8) is placed on the boss (19) via a frame-type shell (10); and the gap (4) is formed between the main body (8) and the box body (1).
7. A hub according to claim 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, characterized in that: One end of the connection module (5) is fixedly connected to the main body (8), and the other end of the connection module (5) is fixedly connected to the circuit board one (2) to form an integrated structure.
8. A hub according to claim 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, characterized in that: One end of the connection module (5) is snap-connected to the main body (8), the other end of the connection module (5) is provided with a male head (20), the circuit board one (2) is provided with a female head (21) matching the male head (20), and the connection module (5) is pluggably connected to the circuit board one (2) through the matching of the male head (20) and the female head (21).
9. A hub according to claim 8, characterized in that: An L-shaped elastic seat (22) is provided on the side wall of the male head (20), one end of the elastic seat (22) is close to the female head (21) and fixedly connected to the female head (21), the other end of the elastic seat (22) is away from the female head (21) and a deformation space (23) is formed between the side wall of the elastic seat and the side wall of the male head (20), a lock buckle (24) is fixed on the end of the elastic seat (22) away from the female head (21), and a clamping block (25) matching the lock buckle (24) is provided on the female head (21), and the lock buckle (24) is clamped with the clamping block (25).