Signal converter

Abstract

The utility model provides a signal converter, which comprises a shell, a power supply structure, a circuit board, a communication electric port and a communication optical port, and is characterized in that the circuit board is arranged in the shell and connected with the communication electric port and the communication optical port; the power supply structure comprises a live wire connecting pin and a null line connecting pin, the live wire connecting pin is provided with a first live wire pin end and a second live wire pin end, and the null line connecting pin is provided with a first null line pin end and a second null line pin end. The first live wire pin end and the second live wire pin end are located in the shell and are respectively connected with corresponding power supply ends of the circuit board, the second live wire pin end and the second null line pin end penetrate out of the shell and extend towards the outer side of the shell, and the second live wire pin end and the second null line pin end are respectively matched with a live wire jack and a null line jack on the socket. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the live wire connecting pin and the zero wire connecting pin, direct plug-in type power taking is realized, integration is realized, the size is reduced, and unnecessary wiring is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of communication equipment, in particular to a signal converter. Background Art

[0002] In an actual network environment, optical fibers are usually used for long-distance signal transmission, while users' devices generally use communication electrical ports; therefore, a signal converter is needed to realize the conversion between optical and electrical signals. Existing signal converters usually come with a charging head with a cable, which is plugged into a socket to obtain power. This not only takes up space, but also the routing of the cable will not only affect the aesthetics, but also pose certain potential safety hazards. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a signal converter. By setting a live wire connection pin and a neutral wire connection pin, it realizes direct plug-in power supply, which is not only more integrated, reduces the volume, but also reduces unnecessary cable routing.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A signal converter includes a housing, a power supply structure, a circuit board, a communication electrical port for matching with an electrical signal transmission connector, and a communication optical port for matching with an optical signal transmission connector. The circuit board is arranged in the housing, and the circuit board is connected to the communication electrical port and the communication optical port. The circuit board is used to receive the optical signal input by the communication optical port, convert it into an electrical signal and then transmit it to the communication electrical port for output, and / or the circuit board is used to receive the electrical signal input by the communication electrical port, convert it into an optical signal and then transmit it to the communication optical port for output. An optical port exposure opening for exposing the insertion interface of the communication optical port is arranged at the position corresponding to the communication optical port on the housing, and an electrical port exposure opening for exposing the insertion interface of the communication electrical port is arranged at the position corresponding to the communication electrical port on the housing. The power supply structure includes a live wire connection pin and a neutral wire connection pin. The live wire connection pin has a first live wire pin end and a second live wire pin end, and the neutral wire connection pin has a first neutral wire pin end and a second neutral wire pin end. The first live wire pin end and the second live wire pin end are located inside the housing and are respectively connected to the corresponding power supply terminals of the circuit board. The second live wire pin end and the second neutral wire pin end penetrate through the housing and extend outward from the housing. The second live wire pin end and the second neutral wire pin end are respectively matched with the live wire jack and the neutral wire jack on the socket.

[0006] In some embodiments, the circuit board can only be used to receive the optical signal input by the communication optical port, convert it into an electrical signal, and then transmit it to the communication electrical port for output. At this time, the communication optical port serves as the input end, and the communication electrical port serves as the output end, realizing the conversion of the optical signal into an electrical signal, that is, realizing the one-way communication function from the optical signal to the electrical signal; in some embodiments, the circuit board can only be used to receive the electrical signal input by the communication electrical port, convert it into an optical signal, and then transmit it to the communication optical port for output. At this time, the communication electrical port serves as the input end, and the communication optical port serves as the output end, realizing the conversion of the electrical signal into an optical signal, that is, realizing the one-way communication function from the electrical signal to the optical signal; in some embodiments, the circuit board can be used to both receive the optical signal input by the communication optical port, convert it into an electrical signal, and then transmit it to the communication electrical port for output, and receive the electrical signal input by the communication electrical port, convert it into an optical signal, and then transmit it to the communication optical port for output. At this time, the mutual conversion of the optical signal and the electrical signal can be realized, that is, two-way communication can be realized; since general network communication is two-way communication, preferably, the circuit board can be used to both receive the optical signal input by the communication optical port, convert it into an electrical signal, and then transmit it to the communication electrical port for output, and receive the electrical signal input by the communication electrical port, convert it into an optical signal, and then transmit it to the communication optical port for output.

[0007] With the above structure, the power supply structure includes a live wire connection pin and a neutral wire connection pin, so that the signal converter can be directly plugged into the socket to realize direct plug-in power supply, making it more integrated, reducing the space it needs to occupy, avoiding connecting the plug through an additional power cord and finally connecting to the socket, and being more beautiful after installation; specifically, the socket uses a common 86-panel socket. Correspondingly, the live wire connection pin and the neutral wire connection pin are matched with the 86-panel socket, which is more convenient for users to use.

[0008] Further, the circuit board includes a power conversion module, and the power conversion module is connected to the live wire connection pin and the neutral wire connection pin to receive the electrical energy input by the power supply structure and convert it into the voltage magnitude required by the circuit board.

[0009] With the above structure, the signal converter is more reasonable. Usually, the live wire connection pin and the neutral wire connection pin are directly plugged into the high-voltage socket to obtain power, while the components on the circuit board are basically low-voltage components. The power conversion module can convert the high-voltage electricity into the low-voltage electricity required by the circuit board, enabling the signal converter to operate normally without the need to equip an additional voltage conversion device externally, which is convenient for users to use.

[0010] Further, the signal converter includes an indicator light for displaying the status of the signal converter. The circuit board is connected to the indicator light and controls the lighting indication of the indicator light; the housing is provided with an indicator light exposure port for exposing the indicator light at the corresponding position of the indicator light.

[0011] With the above structure, the signal converter is made more reasonable; the operating state of the signal converter can be judged by the lighting condition of the indicator light, which is convenient for subsequent users to determine its state.

[0012] Furthermore, the signal converter includes an indicator light switch for controlling whether the indicator light works, and the housing is provided with a switch exposure port for exposing the indicator light switch at the corresponding position of the indicator light.

[0013] Since the indicator light usually uses flashing or constant lighting to display the state, it will be particularly obvious at night and affect the user's sleep; with the above structure, the user can operate the indicator light switch to turn off the indicator light at night or for a long time, which can not only save electricity but also prevent the indicator light from affecting the user during sleep; the above structure gives the user more options, and the user can decide whether to enable the indicator light according to their own needs.

[0014] Furthermore, the indicator light switch is connected to the circuit board and transmits an indicator light opening / closing signal to the circuit board through its own state, and the circuit board receives the indicator light opening / closing signal and controls whether the indicator light works according to the indicator light opening / closing signal.

[0015] With the above structure, the setting of the indicator light switch is made more reasonable; the indicator light switch controls the indicator light through the circuit board; specifically, the indicator light switch adopts a push-button switch. When the indicator light is in the working state, the user presses the indicator light switch, and the indicator light switch will send an indicator light opening / closing signal to the circuit board, and the circuit board will turn off the indicator light after receiving the signal; when the indicator light is in the non-working state, the user presses the indicator light switch, and the indicator light switch will send an indicator light opening / closing signal to the circuit board, and the circuit board will turn on the indicator light after receiving the signal.

[0016] Furthermore, the signal converter includes a power storage structure with power storage capacity, and the power storage structure is connected to the circuit board to supply power to the circuit board when the power supply structure stops supplying power to the circuit board.

[0017] With the above structure, the setting of the power storage structure enables the power storage structure to continuously supply power to the circuit board for a period of time when the power supply structure stops supplying power to the circuit board, generally when there is a power outage or a problem with the circuit, so as to ensure that the signal converter can be shut down normally and protect the components, that is, the power storage structure acts as a UPS.

[0018] Furthermore, the power storage structure is rechargeable.

[0019] With the above structure, it is convenient for users to use.

[0020] Furthermore, the power storage structure is connected to the power supply structure to obtain electrical energy for charging; or a charge and discharge management module for controlling and managing the charge and discharge of the power storage structure is provided on the circuit board.

[0021] With the above structure, the setting of the power storage structure is more reasonable, facilitating user use; preferably, a charge and discharge management module for controlling and managing the charge and discharge of the power storage structure is provided on the circuit board, and the above structure can avoid overcharging or over-discharging of the power storage structure, and can extend the service life of the power storage structure; generally, the power storage structure uses a storage battery.

[0022] Furthermore, the signal converter includes a USB interface, and the USB interface is connected to the circuit board to provide electrical energy outward and / or form a function management interface for the signal converter; a USB exposure port for exposing the USB interface is provided on the housing at a position corresponding to the USB interface.

[0023] With the above structure, the signal converter has more functions, facilitating user use; users can charge devices such as power banks through the USB interface, and can also manage devices through the USB interface for the signal converter; specifically, the USB uses USB2.0 or USB3.0 or type-c.

[0024] Furthermore, the communication electrical port uses a communication electrical port with POE function.

[0025] With the above structure, the communication electrical port can output electrical energy outward to supply power to connected devices, facilitating user use; of course, when powered off, it can output the electrical energy of the power storage structure through the communication electrical port to supply power to connected devices briefly, and shut down normally during mutual communication to protect the devices.

[0026] Furthermore, the housing has a first side wall and a second side wall arranged oppositely, and the second live pin end and the second neutral pin end pass through the first side wall and extend away from the second side wall; the optical port exposure port and the electrical port exposure port are provided on the second side wall.

[0027] With the above structure, the signal converter is more reasonable, and the second live pin end, the second neutral pin end, the communication optical port and the communication electrical port are opposite, facilitating users to plug corresponding communication connectors into the communication optical port and the communication electrical port after the signal converter is plugged into the socket; specifically, the indicator light exposure port, the indicator light switch exposure port, and the USB exposure port are provided on the second side wall.

[0028] Further, the housing includes a housing body and a housing cover plate. The housing body has an installation cavity for installing and accommodating the circuit board, and an installation opening communicating with the installation cavity is provided on the housing. The housing cover plate is matched with the installation opening to cover the installation opening.

[0029] With the above structure, it is convenient for actual production and installation; specifically, the housing cover plate forms the second side wall.

[0030] Further, the communication optical port adopts an optical fiber interface, and the communication electrical port adopts an RJ45 interface.

[0031] With the above structure, the communication optical port and the communication electrical port are made more reasonable.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0033] (1) For the signal converter of the present utility model, by providing a live wire connection pin and a neutral wire connection pin, direct plug-in power supply is realized, which is not only more integrated, reduces the volume, but also reduces unnecessary wiring.

[0034] (2) For the signal converter of the present utility model, an indicator light and an indicator light switch are provided. The indicator light can facilitate users to understand the current operating state of the signal converter, and the indicator light switch can facilitate users to turn on and off the indicator light according to their own needs, avoiding affecting the user's sleep at night.

[0035] (3) For the signal converter of the present utility model, a power storage structure is provided, which can continue to supply power to the circuit board when the power supply structure stops supplying power to the circuit board, ensuring that the signal converter can be shut down normally and extending its service life.

[0036] (4) For the signal converter of the present utility model, the communication electrical port has a POE function and can supply power to the devices connected to this port, facilitating user use.

[0037] (5) For the signal converter of the present utility model, a USB interface is provided, which is convenient for users to supply power to external products and manage the signal converter.

[0038] (6) For the signal converter of the present utility model, the structure is reasonable. Description of the Drawings

[0039] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required to be used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the signal converter of the present utility model;

[0041] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the signal converter of the present utility model from another angle;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the signal converter of the present utility model with a USB interface;

[0043] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural schematic diagram of the signal converter of the present utility model;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a block diagram structural schematic diagram of the cooperation between the signal converter of the present utility model and a socket;

[0045] The corresponding component names for each reference numeral in the figure are: 1. Housing; 101. Optical port exposure opening; 102. Electrical port exposure opening; 103. Indicator light exposure opening; 104. Switch exposure opening; 105. USB exposure opening; 106. First side wall; 107. Second side wall; 108. Housing body; 1081. Installation cavity; 1082. Installation opening; 109. Housing cover plate; 2. Power supply structure; 201. Live wire connection pin; 2011. First live wire pin end; 2012. Second live wire pin end; 202. Neutral wire connection pin; 2021. First neutral wire pin end; 2022. Second neutral wire pin end; 3. Circuit board; 301. Power supply terminal; 302. Electric energy conversion module; 303. Charge and discharge management module; 4. Communication electrical port; 5. Communication optical port; 6. Indicator light; 7. Indicator light switch; 8. Energy storage structure; 9. USB interface;

[0046] a. Socket; a1. Live wire jack; a2. Neutral wire jack. Specific embodiments

[0047] The following describes the present application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0048] The following describes the implementation manners of the present application through specific specific examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present application from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The present application can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementation manners. Various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present application. It should be noted that, without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the scope protected by the present application.

[0049] It should be noted that the following describes various aspects of the embodiments within the scope of the appended claims. It should be apparent that the aspects described herein can be embodied in a wide variety of forms, and any specific structure and / or function described herein is illustrative only. Based on the present application, those skilled in the art should understand that one aspect described herein can be implemented independently of any other aspect, and two or more of these aspects can be combined in various ways. For example, any number and aspects described herein can be used to implement the device and / or practice the method. Additionally, this device and / or this method can be implemented using other structures and / or functionality in addition to one or more of the aspects described herein.

[0050] It also needs to be noted that the drawings provided in the following embodiments only illustrate the basic concept of the present application schematically. The drawings only show the components related to the present application and are not drawn according to the number, shape, and size of the components in actual implementation. The type, quantity, and ratio of each component in actual implementation can be arbitrarily changed, and the component layout type may also be more complex.

[0051] In addition, in the following description, specific details are provided to facilitate a thorough understanding of the examples. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the examples can be practiced without these specific details.

[0052] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0053] The following describes the technical solutions provided by each embodiment of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0054] Refer to Figures 1 to 5 , the present utility model provides a signal converter, which includes a housing 1, a power supply structure 2, a circuit board 3, a communication electrical port 4 for matching with an electrical signal transmission connector, and a communication optical port 5 for matching with an optical signal transmission connector. The circuit board 3 is disposed in the housing 1, and the circuit board 3 is connected to the communication electrical port 4 and the communication optical port 5. The circuit board 3 is configured to receive an optical signal input by the communication optical port 5, convert it into an electrical signal, and then transmit it to the communication electrical port 4 for output, and / or the circuit board 3 is configured to receive an electrical signal input by the communication electrical port 4, convert it into an optical signal, and then transmit it to the communication optical port 5 for output. An optical port exposure port 101 for exposing the insertion port of the communication optical port 5 is provided at a position corresponding to the communication optical port 5 on the housing 1, and an electrical port exposure port 102 for exposing the insertion port of the communication electrical port 4 is provided at a position corresponding to the communication electrical port 4 on the housing 1. The power supply structure 2 includes a live wire connection pin 201 and a neutral wire connection pin 202. The live wire connection pin 201 has a first live wire pin end 2011 and a second live wire pin end 2012. The neutral wire connection pin 202 has a first neutral wire pin end 2021 and a second neutral wire pin end 2022. The first live wire pin end 2011 and the second live wire pin end 2012 are located inside the housing 1 and are respectively connected to corresponding power supply terminals 301 of the circuit board 3. The second live wire pin end 2012 and the second neutral wire pin end 2022 pass through the housing 1 and extend outward from the housing 1. The second live wire pin end 2012 and the second neutral wire pin end 2022 are respectively matched with the live wire jack a1 and the neutral wire jack a2 on the socket a.

[0055] In some embodiments, the circuit board 3 can only be used to receive the optical signal input by the communication optical port 5, convert it into an electrical signal, and then transmit it to the communication electrical port 4 for output. At this time, the communication optical port 5 serves as the input end, and the communication electrical port 4 serves as the output end, realizing the conversion of the optical signal into an electrical signal, that is, realizing the one-way communication function from the optical signal to the electrical signal; in some embodiments, the circuit board 3 can only be used to receive the electrical signal input by the communication electrical port 4, convert it into an optical signal, and then transmit it to the communication optical port 5 for output. At this time, the communication electrical port 4 serves as the input end, and the communication optical port 5 serves as the output end, realizing the conversion of the electrical signal into an optical signal, that is, realizing the one-way communication function from the electrical signal to the optical signal; in some embodiments, the circuit board 3 can be used to both receive the optical signal input by the communication optical port 5, convert it into an electrical signal, and then transmit it to the communication electrical port 4 for output, and receive the electrical signal input by the communication electrical port 4, convert it into an optical signal, and then transmit it to the communication optical port 5 for output. At this time, the mutual conversion of the optical signal and the electrical signal can be realized, that is, two-way communication is realized; since general network communication is two-way communication, preferably, the circuit board 3 can be used to both receive the optical signal input by the communication optical port 5, convert it into an electrical signal, and then transmit it to the communication electrical port 4 for output, and receive the electrical signal input by the communication electrical port 4, convert it into an optical signal, and then transmit it to the communication optical port 5 for output.

[0056] With the above structure, the power supply structure 2 includes a live wire connection pin 201 and a neutral wire connection pin 202, so that the signal converter can be directly plugged into the socket a to realize direct plug-in power taking, making it more integrated, reducing the space it needs to occupy, avoiding connecting a plug through an additional power cord and finally connecting to the socket a, and being more beautiful after installation; specifically, the socket a adopts a common 86-panel socket a. Correspondingly, the live wire connection pin 201 and the neutral wire connection pin 202 are matched with the 86-panel socket a, which is more convenient for users to use.

[0057] Further, the circuit board 3 includes a power conversion module 302, and the power conversion module 302 is connected to the live wire connection pin 201 and the neutral wire connection pin 202 to receive the electrical energy input by the power supply structure 2 and convert it into the voltage magnitude required by the circuit board 3.

[0058] With the above structure, the signal converter is more reasonable. Usually, the live wire connection pin 201 and the neutral wire connection pin 202 are directly plugged into the high-voltage socket a to take power, while the components on the circuit board 3 are basically low-voltage components. The power conversion module 302 can convert the high-voltage electricity into the low-voltage electricity required by the circuit board 3, enabling the signal converter to operate normally without the need to be equipped with an additional voltage conversion device externally, which is convenient for users to use.

[0059] Further, the signal converter includes an indicator light 6 for displaying the status of the signal converter. The circuit board 3 is connected to the indicator light 6 and controls the lighting indication of the indicator light 6. An indicator light exposure opening 103 for exposing the indicator light 6 is provided at a position corresponding to the indicator light 6 on the housing 1.

[0060] With the above structure, the signal converter is made more reasonable. The operating status of the signal converter can be judged by the lighting condition of the indicator light 6, which is convenient for subsequent users to determine its status.

[0061] Further, the signal converter includes an indicator light switch 7 for controlling whether the indicator light 6 works. A switch exposure opening 104 for exposing the indicator light switch 7 is provided at a position corresponding to the indicator light 6 on the housing 1.

[0062] Since the indicator light 6 usually uses flashing or constant lighting to display the status, it will be particularly obvious at night and affect the user's sleep. With the above structure, the user can operate the indicator light switch 7 to turn off the indicator light 6 at night or for a long time, which not only saves electricity but also prevents the user from being affected by the indicator light 6 when sleeping. The above structure gives the user more options, and the user can decide whether to enable the indicator light 6 according to their own needs.

[0063] Further, the indicator light switch 7 is connected to the circuit board 3 and emits an on / off signal of the indicator light 6 to the circuit board 3 through its own status. The circuit board 3 receives the on / off signal of the indicator light 6 and controls whether the indicator light 6 works according to the on / off signal of the indicator light 6.

[0064] With the above structure, the setting of the indicator light switch 7 is made more reasonable. The indicator light switch 7 controls the indicator light 6 through the circuit board 3. Specifically, the indicator light switch 7 uses a push-button switch. When the indicator light 6 is in the working state, when the user presses the indicator light switch 7, the indicator light switch 7 will send an on / off signal of the indicator light 6 to the circuit board 3, and the circuit board 3 will turn off the indicator light 6 after receiving the signal. When the indicator light 6 is in the non-working state, when the user presses the indicator light switch 7, the indicator light switch 7 will send an on / off signal of the indicator light 6 to the circuit board 3, and the circuit board 3 will turn on the indicator light 6 after receiving the signal.

[0065] Further, the signal converter includes a power storage structure 8 with power storage capacity. The power storage structure 8 is connected to the circuit board 3 to supply power to the circuit board 3 when the power supply structure 2 stops supplying power to the circuit board 3.

[0066] With the above structure, the setting of the power storage structure 8 enables the power storage structure 8 to continuously supply power to the circuit board 3 for a period of time when the power supply structure 2 stops supplying power to the circuit board 3, generally when there is a power outage or a problem with the circuit. This ensures that the signal converter can shut down normally and protects the components, that is, the power storage structure 8 acts as a UPS.

[0067] Furthermore, the power storage structure 8 is rechargeable.

[0068] With the above structure, it is convenient for users to use.

[0069] Furthermore, the power storage structure 8 is connected to the power supply structure 2 to obtain electrical energy for charging; or a charge and discharge management module 303 for controlling and managing the charge and discharge of the power storage structure 8 is provided on the circuit board 3.

[0070] With the above structure, the setting of the power storage structure 8 is more reasonable, facilitating user use; preferably, a charge and discharge management module 303 for controlling and managing the charge and discharge of the power storage structure 8 is provided on the circuit board 3. The above structure can prevent overcharging or over-discharging of the power storage structure 8 and can extend the service life of the power storage structure 8; generally, the power storage structure 8 uses a storage battery.

[0071] Furthermore, the signal converter includes a USB interface 9. The USB interface 9 is connected to the circuit board 3 to provide electrical energy outward and / or form a function management interface for the signal converter; a USB exposure port 105 for exposing the USB interface 9 is provided on the housing 1 at the corresponding position of the USB interface 9.

[0072] With the above structure, the signal converter has more functions and is convenient for users to use; users can charge devices such as power banks through the USB interface 9, and can also manage devices through the USB interface 9 for the signal converter; specifically, the USB uses USB2.0 or USB3.0 or type-c.

[0073] Furthermore, the communication electrical port 4 uses a communication electrical port 4 with POE function.

[0074] With the above structure, the communication electrical port 4 can output electrical energy outward to supply power to the connected devices, facilitating user use; of course, when the power is off, it can output the electrical energy of the power storage structure 8 through the communication electrical port 4 to supply power to the connected devices briefly, and shut down normally under mutual communication to protect the devices.

[0075] Further, the housing 1 has a first side wall 106 and a second side wall 107 which are oppositely arranged. The second live pin end 2012 and the second neutral pin end 2022 pass through the first side wall 106 and extend away from the second side wall 107; the optical port exposure port 101 and the electrical port exposure port 102 are arranged on the second side wall 107.

[0076] With the above structure, the signal converter is made more reasonable. The second live pin end 2012, the second neutral pin end 2022, the communication optical port 5 and the communication electrical port 4 are opposite to each other, which is convenient for the user to plug in the corresponding communication connectors for the communication optical port 5 and the communication electrical port 4 after the signal converter is plugged into the socket a; specifically, the indicator light exposure port 103, the indicator light switch 7 exposure port 104, and the USB exposure port 105 are arranged on the second side wall 107.

[0077] Further, the housing 1 includes a housing body 108 and a housing cover plate 109. The housing body 108 has an installation cavity 1081 for installing and accommodating the circuit board 3, and an installation port 1082 communicating with the installation cavity 1081 is provided on the housing 1. The housing cover plate 109 is matched with the installation port 1082 to cover the installation port 1082.

[0078] With the above structure, it is convenient for actual production and installation; specifically, the housing cover plate 109 forms the second side wall 107.

[0079] Further, the communication optical port 5 adopts an optical fiber interface, and the communication electrical port 4 adopts an RJ45 interface.

[0080] With the above structure, the communication optical port 5 and the communication electrical port 4 are made more reasonable.

[0081] For the same and similar parts among the various embodiments in this specification, reference can be made to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0082] The above is only the specific implementation manner of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A signal converter, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing (1), a power supply structure (2), a circuit board (3), a communication electrical port (4) for matching with an electrical signal transmission connector, and a communication optical port (5) for matching with an optical signal transmission connector, wherein the circuit board (3) is arranged in the housing (1), and the circuit board (3) is connected to the communication electrical port (4) and the communication optical port (5), and the circuit board (3) is used to receive an optical signal input by the communication optical port (5), convert it into an electrical signal, and then transmit it to the communication electrical port (4) for output, and / or the circuit board (3) is used to receive an electrical signal input by the communication electrical port (4), convert it into an optical signal, and then transmit it to the communication optical port (5) for output; the housing (1) is provided with an optical port exposure port (101) for exposing a plug interface of the communication optical port (5) at a position corresponding to the communication optical port (5), and an electrical port exposure port for exposing a plug interface of the communication electrical port (4) is provided at a position corresponding to the communication electrical port (4). (102); the power supply structure (2) comprises a live wire connection pin (201) and a neutral wire connection pin (202), the live wire connection pin (201) having a first live wire pin end (2011) and a second live wire pin end (2012), the neutral wire connection pin (202) having a first neutral wire pin end (2021) and a second neutral wire pin end (2022), the first live wire pin end (2011) and the second live wire pin end (2022) 012) are located in the shell (1) and are respectively connected to the power supply terminals (301) corresponding to the circuit board (3); the second live wire pin terminal (2012) and the second neutral wire pin terminal (2022) pass through the shell (1) and extend toward the outside of the shell (1); the second live wire pin terminal (2012) and the second neutral wire pin terminal (2022) respectively match the live wire jack (a1) and the neutral wire jack (a2) on the socket (a).

2. The signal converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit board (3) comprises an electric energy conversion module (302), and the electric energy conversion module (302) is connected to the live wire connection pin (201) and the neutral wire connection pin (202) to receive the electric energy input by the power supply structure (2) and convert it into the voltage required by the circuit board (3).

3. The signal converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention comprises an indicator light (6) for displaying the state of the signal converter, the circuit board (3) being connected to the indicator light (6) and controlling the lighting indication condition of the indicator light (6); the housing (1) is provided with an indicator light exposure opening (103) for exposing the indicator light (6) at a position corresponding to the indicator light (6).

4. The signal converter according to claim 3, characterized in that: It comprises an indicator light switch (7) for controlling whether the indicator light (6) is working, and the housing (1) is provided with a switch exposure opening (104) for exposing the indicator light switch (7) at a position corresponding to the indicator light (6); The indicator light switch (7) is connected to the circuit board (3) and transmits an indicator light (6) on / off signal to the circuit board (3) through its own state; the circuit board (3) receives the indicator light (6) on / off signal and controls whether the indicator light (6) is working according to the indicator light (6) on / off signal.

5. The signal converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: It comprises a power storage structure (8) with power storage capability, wherein the power storage structure (8) is connected to the circuit board (3) and is used to supply power to the circuit board (3) when the power supply structure (2) stops supplying power to the circuit board (3).

6. The signal converter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The power storage structure (8) is rechargeable; The power storage structure (8) is connected to the power supply structure (2) to obtain electric energy for charging; or the circuit board (3) is provided with a charge and discharge management module (303) for controlling and managing the charge and discharge of the power storage structure (8).

7. The signal converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention comprises a USB interface (9), wherein the USB interface (9) is connected to the circuit board (3) to provide electrical energy to the outside and / or to form a functional management interface of the signal converter; and the housing (1) is provided with a USB exposure port (105) for exposing the USB interface (9) at a position corresponding to the USB interface (9).

8. The signal converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication electrical port (4) adopts a communication electrical port (4) with a POE function.

9. The signal converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) comprises a first side wall (106) and a second side wall (107) which are arranged opposite to each other; the second live wire pin end (2012) and the second neutral wire pin end (2022) pass through the first side wall (106) and extend away from the second side wall (107); and the optical port exposure opening (101) and the electrical port exposure opening (102) are arranged on the second side wall (107).

10. The signal converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) comprises a housing body (108) and a housing sealing plate (109); the housing body (108) has a mounting cavity (1081) for mounting and accommodating the circuit board (3); the housing (1) is provided with a mounting opening (1082) communicating with the mounting cavity (1081); the housing sealing plate (109) matches the mounting opening (1082) to cover the mounting opening (1082); The communication optical port (5) adopts an optical fiber interface, and the communication electrical port (4) adopts an RJ45 interface.

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