5G fusion Internet of Things gateway device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a 5G fusion Internet of Things gateway device, which comprises a gateway main body and two antenna structures, and is characterized in that the gateway main body is provided with an installation side and two storage sides adjacent to the installation side, and the installation side is provided with two installation holes; the antenna structure has an unfolding state and a storage state, when the antenna structure is set to be in the storage state, the first shell extends in the direction close to the corresponding storage side, an included angle is formed between the second shell and the first shell, the second shell is close to the corresponding storage side, and the internal metal antenna is bent to form an included angle. The two antenna structures are arranged in the first shell, and the circuit board in the first shell is not affected, so that when the whole gateway device is subjected to vertical pressure, interaction force between the gateway main body and the two antenna structures cannot be generated due to external pressure, and the problem that the integrity of a product is damaged due to cargo stacking in the storage and transportation process can be effectively avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of gateways, and particularly relates to a 5G converged Internet of Things gateway device. Background Art

[0002] 5G is the fifth-generation mobile communication technology, which provides faster data transmission speed, lower latency and higher connection density than 4G. 5G technology can support a large number of devices to be connected simultaneously and is suitable for various application scenarios such as the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous driving vehicles, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR). In the Internet of Things, gateways are indispensable. A gateway, also known as an internetwork connector or protocol converter, forwards data between different networks or subnets, allowing communication between networks with different protocols. In a 5G network, a gateway can be used to connect a 5G network and a traditional network, or bridge a 5G network with other types of networks (such as Wi-Fi or wired networks).

[0003] With the development of technology, 5G converged Internet of Things gateways will be gradually applied to various life and work scenarios. Some existing Internet of Things gateway devices are provided with two antennas. The antennas are mainly used for signal reception and transmission. The two antennas can be rotated and folded to the top of the gateway device body, or the two antennas are stacked and folded on one side of the gateway device body. Considering that the main pressure on multiple gateway devices during packaging and transportation is vertical, it is easy to cause the antennas to be pressed and squeezed against the other antenna or the device body, making it difficult to ensure the integrity of the device during transportation. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to propose a 5G converged Internet of Things gateway device, aiming to improve the antenna storage method to ensure the integrity of the gateway device during transportation.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model proposes a 5G converged Internet of Things gateway device, including:

[0006] A gateway body, the gateway body has an installation side and two storage sides adjacent to the installation side, and two installation holes are provided on the installation side;

[0007] Two antenna structures, the antenna structures have a deployed state and a stored state. The antenna structures include a first outer shell, a second outer shell, a circuit board, and a metal antenna. One end of the first outer shell is provided with a hinge portion, and the hinge portion is hinged to the installation hole. An installation cavity is provided inside the first outer shell, and a wire passing hole communicating with the installation cavity is provided on the hinge portion;

[0008] One end of the second outer shell is rotatably connected to the end of the first outer shell away from the gateway body. A jack is provided inside the second outer shell, and the jack communicates with the installation cavity;

[0009] The circuit board is installed in the installation cavity. The circuit board is electrically connected to the gateway body through a wire, and the wire passes through the wire routing hole;

[0010] One end of the metal antenna is arranged in the installation cavity and connected to the circuit board, and the other end extends into the jack;

[0011] When the antenna structure is set to the unfolded state, the first housing and the second housing extend in the same direction. When the antenna structure is set to the retracted state, the first housing extends towards the corresponding retraction side, the second housing is arranged at an angle with the first housing, and the second housing is close to the corresponding retraction side.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the antenna structure further includes a damping rotating shaft. One end of the first housing close to the second housing is provided with a first shaft hole, and one end of the second housing close to the first housing is provided with a second shaft hole. The damping rotating shaft passes through the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the damping rotating shaft is provided with an avoidance hole, and the end of the metal antenna far from the circuit board passes through the avoidance hole and extends into the jack.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the end face of one end of the first housing close to the second housing is provided with a hinge groove. The opposite side walls of the hinge groove penetrate through the first shaft hole, and the side walls of the hinge groove on both sides in the radial direction of the first shaft hole are communicated;

[0015] One end of the second housing is assembled in the hinge groove, and the two first shaft holes are aligned with the second shaft hole.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, two spaced convex tongues are provided at one end of the second housing close to the first housing. The two convex tongues are provided with the second shaft hole, and the avoidance hole is aligned with the interval between the two convex tongues.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the antenna structure further includes a locking member. The damping rotating shaft has a head and a tail. The head and the tail protrude from the outer surface of the antenna structure. The outer diameter of the head of the damping rotating shaft is increased. The locking member is installed on the tail to lock the damping rotating shaft in the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, an assembly hole is provided in the tail of the damping rotating shaft in the radial direction. The locking member is an elastic buckle, and one end of the elastic buckle passes through the assembly hole and is buckled in the assembly hole.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the elastic buckle includes two elastic arms. The elastic arms have a limiting end and a locking end. The limiting ends of the two elastic arms are connected and limited at one end of the assembly hole, and the locking ends of the two elastic arms are spaced apart and limited at the other end of the assembly hole.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the hinge part is a ball joint, and a split seam is provided in the middle of the ball joint.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present utility model, wire routing holes are respectively provided in two parts of the ball joint on both sides of the split seam.

[0022] In the technical solution of the 5G integrated Internet of Things gateway device of the present utility model, the gateway main body can send an electrical signal to the circuit board in the antenna structure through a wire. The circuit board converts the electrical signal into an electromagnetic signal and radiates it through the antenna. The antenna structure can be set in an unfolded state or a stored state. When the antenna structure is set in the unfolded state, the first housing and the second housing extend in the same direction, and the internal metal antenna extends linearly to improve the radiation performance of the antenna.

[0023] When the antenna structure is set in the stored state, the first housing extends towards the direction close to the corresponding storage side, the second housing is arranged at an angle with the first housing, and the second housing is close to the corresponding storage side. The internal metal antenna is bent into an angle, and the circuit board in the first housing is not affected. In this way, when the gateway device as a whole is subjected to a vertical pressure, no mutual force will be generated between the gateway main body and the two antenna structures due to the external pressure, and the problem of damage to the product integrity caused by stacking of goods during storage and transportation can be effectively avoided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative efforts.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the 5G integrated Internet of Things gateway device provided by the present utility model when the antenna structure is in the unfolded state;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the 5G integrated Internet of Things gateway device provided by the present utility model when the antenna structure is in the stored state;

[0027] Figure 3It is an exploded view of an embodiment of the antenna structure in the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 It is Figure 3 an enlarged view of part A in

[0029] Figure 5 It is Figure 3 an enlarged view of part B in

[0030] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the 5G integrated Internet of Things gateway device provided by the present utility model when the antenna structure is in a retracted state.

[0031] Explanation of the reference numerals in the attached drawings:

[0032] 1. 5G integrated Internet of Things gateway device; 11. Gateway main body; 111. Installation side; 1111. Installation hole; 112. Retraction side; 12. Antenna structure; 121. First housing; 1211. Hinge part; 1212. Wiring hole; 1213. Installation cavity; 122. Second housing; 123. Circuit board; 124. Conducting wire; 125. Metal antenna; 126. Damping rotating shaft; 1261. Avoidance hole; 1262. First shaft hole; 1263. Second shaft hole; 1264. Head; 1265. Tail; 1266. Assembly hole; 127. Hinge groove; 128. Tongue; 129. Locking part; 1291. Elastic buckle; 1292. Elastic arm; 1293. Limiting end; 1294. Locking end; 1210. Ball hinge; 1220. Split seam.

[0033] The realization, functional features and advantages of the purpose of the present utility model will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the attached drawings. Specific embodiments

[0034] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described with reference to the attached drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0035] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0036] In addition, if the descriptions such as "first" and "second" are involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears throughout the text, its meaning includes three parallel scenarios. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scenario A, scenario B, or the scenario where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or is unable to be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0037] 5G is the fifth-generation mobile communication technology, which provides faster data transmission speed, lower latency, and higher connection density than 4G. 5G technology can support a large number of devices to connect simultaneously and is applicable to various application scenarios such as the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous driving vehicles, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR). In the Internet of Things, the gateway is indispensable. The gateway, also known as an internetwork connector and protocol converter, forwards data between different networks or subnets, allowing communication between networks with different protocols. In a 5G network, the gateway can be used to connect the 5G network and traditional networks, or bridge the 5G network with other types of networks (such as Wi-Fi or wired networks).

[0038] With the development of technology, 5G integrated IoT gateways will be gradually applied to various life and work scenarios. Some existing IoT gateway devices are provided with two antennas. The antennas are mainly used for signal reception and transmission. The two antennas can be rotated and folded to the top of the gateway device body, or the two antennas are stacked and folded on one side of the gateway device body. Considering that the main pressure on multiple gateway devices during packaging and transportation is vertical, it is easy to cause the phenomenon that the antennas are pressed and squeezed with the other antenna or the device body, making it difficult to ensure the integrity of the device during transportation.

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6, the present utility model proposes a 5G integrated Internet of Things gateway device 1, including a gateway main body 11 and two antenna structures 12. Among them, the gateway main body 11 has an installation side 111 and two storage sides 112 adjacent to the installation side 111. Two installation holes 1111 are provided on the installation side 111; the antenna structure 12 has a deployed state and a stored state. The antenna structure 12 includes a first outer shell 121, a second outer shell 122, a circuit board 123, and a metal antenna 125. One end of the first outer shell 121 is provided with a hinge portion 1211, and the hinge portion 1211 is hinged to the installation hole 1111. An installation cavity 1213 is provided inside the first outer shell 121, and the hinge portion 1211 is provided with a wiring hole 1212 communicating with the installation cavity 1213; one end of the second outer shell 122 is rotatably connected to the end of the first outer shell 121 away from the gateway main body 11. A jack is provided inside the second outer shell 122, and the jack communicates with the installation cavity 1213; the circuit board 123 is installed in the installation cavity 1213, and the circuit board 123 is electrically connected to the gateway main body 11 through a wire 124, and the wire 124 passes through the wiring hole 1212; one end of the metal antenna 125 is arranged in the installation cavity 1213 and connected to the circuit board 123, and the other end extends into the jack; when the antenna structure 12 is set to the deployed state, the first outer shell 121 and the second outer shell 122 extend in the same direction. When the antenna structure 12 is set to the stored state, the first outer shell 121 extends toward the corresponding storage side 112, the second outer shell 122 is arranged at an angle with the first outer shell 121, and the second outer shell 122 is close to the corresponding storage side 112.

[0040] In the technical solution of the 5G integrated Internet of Things gateway device 1 of the present utility model, the gateway main body 11 can send an electrical signal to the circuit board 123 inside the antenna structure 12 through the wire 124, and the circuit board 123 converts the electrical signal into an electromagnetic signal and radiates it through the antenna. The antenna structure 12 can be set to the deployed state or the stored state. When the antenna structure 12 is set to the deployed state, the first outer shell 121 and the second outer shell 122 extend in the same direction, and the internal metal antenna 125 extends in a straight line to improve the radiation performance of the antenna.

[0041] When the antenna structure 12 is set to the stored state, the first outer shell 121 extends toward the corresponding storage side 112, the second outer shell 122 is arranged at an angle with the first outer shell 121, and the second outer shell 122 is close to the corresponding storage side 112. The internal metal antenna 125 is bent at an angle, and the circuit board 123 inside the first outer shell 121 is not affected. In this way, when the overall gateway device is subjected to vertical pressure, there will be no mutual force between the gateway main body 11 and the two antenna structures 12 due to external pressure, and the problem of damage to the product integrity caused by stacking of goods during storage and transportation can be effectively avoided.

[0042] There are various specific embodiments for the hinge connection between the first housing 121 and the second housing 122. For example, the end faces of the first housing 121 and the second housing 122 close to each other are both set as 45-degree inclined planes. A rotating hole is provided in the inclined plane of the first housing 121, and a rotating shaft protrudes from the inclined plane of the second housing 122. One end of the rotating shaft is assembled in the rotating hole, and the end part is expanded outward to prevent the rotating shaft from disengaging from the rotating hole.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present invention, the antenna structure 12 further includes a damping rotating shaft 126. A first shaft hole 1262 is provided at one end of the first housing 121 close to the second housing 122, and a second shaft hole 1263 is provided at one end of the second housing 122 close to the first housing 121. The damping rotating shaft 126 passes through the first shaft hole 1262 and the second shaft hole 1263. The damping rotating shaft 126 can provide stable rotation performance, making the antenna structure 12 more smooth when unfolding and retracting, and may also have a positioning function to keep the antenna in a specific position, so that the user can adjust it as needed.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, the damping rotating shaft 126 is provided with an avoidance hole 1261. One end of the metal antenna 125 far from the circuit board 123 passes through the avoidance hole 1261 and extends into the jack. The avoidance hole 1261 allows one end of the metal antenna 125 to pass through and extend into the jack, ensuring the connection between the antenna and the circuit board 123 and avoiding physical interference at the same time.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, a hinge groove 127 is provided on the end face of one end of the first housing 121 close to the second housing 122. The first shaft hole 1262 penetrates through the opposite side walls of the hinge groove 127, and the side walls of the hinge groove 127 on both sides in the radial direction of the first shaft hole 1262 are communicated; one end of the second housing 122 is assembled in the hinge groove 127, and the two first shaft holes 1262 are aligned with the second shaft hole 1263. This enables the second housing 122 to be stably assembled on the first housing 121, enhancing the stability of the overall structure.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, two spaced convex tongues 128 are provided at one end of the second housing 122 close to the first housing 121. The two convex tongues 128 are provided with the second shaft hole 1263, and the avoidance hole 1261 is aligned with the interval between the two convex tongues 128. The design of the convex tongues 128 and the second shaft hole 1263 may provide additional stability and positioning accuracy, enabling the antenna structure 12 to maintain an accurate position when rotating.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the antenna structure 12 further includes a locking member 129. The damping rotating shaft 126 has a head 1264 and a tail 1265, and the head 1264 and the tail 1265 protrude from the outer surface of the antenna structure 12. The outer diameter of the head 1264 of the damping rotating shaft 126 is increased, and the locking member 129 is installed on the tail 1265 to lock the damping rotating shaft 126 in the first shaft hole 1262 and the second shaft hole 1263. This improves the stability of the antenna structure 12, prevents displacement caused by vibration or accidental collision, and ensures the continuity and reliability of signal transmission.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present utility model, an assembly hole 1266 is radially formed in the tail 1265 of the damping rotating shaft 126, and the locking member 129 is an elastic buckle 1291. One end of the elastic buckle 1291 passes through the assembly hole 1266 and is buckled in the assembly hole 1266. As a locking member 129, the elastic buckle 1291 provides a simple and effective locking mechanism through the limitation of its elastic arm 1292 and the locking end 1294, which is convenient for users to operate.

[0049] There are various specific implementation manners of the above-mentioned elastic buckle 1291. For example, the elastic buckle 1291 is set in an S shape, and one end of the elastic buckle 1291 is pressed into the assembly hole 1266 and elastically expands, so that both ends of the S-shaped elastic buckle 1291 are limited outside the assembly hole 1266.

[0050] In some other embodiments of the present utility model, the elastic buckle 1291 includes two elastic arms 1292. The elastic arms 1292 have a limiting end 1293 and a locking end 1294. The limiting ends 1293 of the two elastic arms 1292 are connected and limited at one end of the assembly hole 1266, and the locking ends 1294 of the two elastic arms 1292 are spaced apart and limited at the other end of the assembly hole 1266. In this way, when installing the elastic buckle 1291 into the assembly hole 1266, only need to pinch the two elastic arms 1292, and after passing the two locking ends 1294 through the assembly hole 1266 and then releasing the hand, the elastic buckle 1291 can be snapped into the assembly hole 1266, and the disassembly and assembly are convenient.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the hinge portion 1211 is a ball hinge 1210, and a split seam 1220 is formed in the middle of the ball hinge 1210. The antenna structure 12 rotates through the ball hinge 1210, having a larger rotation range and flexibility. During installation, the ball hinge 1210 can be pushed into the installation hole 1111. During this process, the two parts of the ball hinge 1210 are pressed, causing the split seam 1220 to contract, which further facilitates the assembly of the ball hinge 1210 into the installation hole 1111, and can prevent the ball hinge 1210 from coming out after being assembled in place.

[0052] There are various implementation manners of the wire through hole 1212. In some embodiments of the present utility model, the wire through hole 1212 may be disposed on one side of the ball hinge 1210; in some embodiments of the present utility model, the two parts on both sides of the split seam 1220 of the ball hinge 1210 are respectively provided with wire through holes 1212, so that the spatial arrangement is relatively reasonable.

[0053] The above description is only an exemplary implementation manner of the present utility model, and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model accordingly. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the technical concept of the present utility model by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or any direct / indirect application in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A 5G integrated Internet of Things gateway device (1), characterized in that, Including: A gateway body (11), the gateway body (11) having an installation side (111) and two storage sides (112) adjacent to the installation side (111), and two installation holes (1111) being provided on the installation side (111); Two antenna structures (12), the antenna structures (12) having a deployed state and a stored state, the antenna structures (12) including a first housing (121), a second housing (122), a circuit board (123), and a metal antenna (125). One end of the first housing (121) is provided with a hinge portion (1211), the hinge portion (1211) being hinged to the installation hole (1111). An installation cavity (1213) is provided inside the first housing (121), and a wiring hole (1212) communicating with the installation cavity (1213) is provided in the hinge portion (1211); One end of the second housing (122) is rotatably connected to one end of the first housing (121) away from the gateway body (11), and a jack is provided inside the second housing (122), the jack communicating with the installation cavity (1213); The circuit board (123) is installed inside the installation cavity (1213), the circuit board (123) being electrically connected to the gateway body (11) through a wire (124), the wire (124) passing through the wiring hole (1212); One end of the metal antenna (125) is disposed inside the installation cavity (1213) and connected to the circuit board (123), and the other end extends into the jack; When the antenna structure (12) is set to the deployed state, the first housing (121) and the second housing (122) extend in the same direction. When the antenna structure (12) is set to the stored state, the first housing (121) extends toward the direction close to the corresponding storage side (112), the second housing (122) is disposed at an angle with the first housing (121), and the second housing (122) is close to the corresponding storage side (112).

2. The 5G converged Internet of Things gateway device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The antenna structure (12) further includes a damping rotating shaft (126). A first shaft hole (1262) is provided at one end of the first housing (121) close to the second housing (122), and a second shaft hole (1263) is provided at one end of the second housing (122) close to the first housing (121). The damping rotating shaft (126) is inserted into the first shaft hole (1262) and the second shaft hole (1263).

3. The 5G converged Internet of Things gateway device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The damping rotating shaft (126) is provided with an avoidance hole (1261), and one end of the metal antenna (125) away from the circuit board (123) passes through the avoidance hole (1261) and extends into the jack.

4. The 5G converged Internet of Things gateway device (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, An end face of the first housing (121) close to the second housing (122) is provided with a hinge groove (127). Opposite side walls of the hinge groove (127) penetrate through the first shaft hole (1262), and side walls of the hinge groove (127) on both sides in the radial direction of the first shaft hole (1262) are communicated. One end of the second housing (122) is assembled in the hinge groove (127), and the two first shaft holes (1262) are aligned with the second shaft hole (1263).

5. The 5G converged IoT gateway device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, At one end of the second housing (122) close to the first housing (121), there are two spaced convex tongues (128). The second shaft hole (1263) is formed in the two convex tongues (128), and the avoidance hole (1261) is aligned with the space between the two convex tongues (128).

6. The 5G converged Internet of Things gateway device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The antenna structure (12) further includes a locking member (129). The damping rotating shaft (126) has a head (1264) and a tail (1265). The head (1264) and the tail (1265) protrude from the outer surface of the antenna structure (12). The outer diameter of the head (1264) of the damping rotating shaft (126) is increased. The locking member (129) is installed on the tail (1265) to lock the damping rotating shaft (126) in the first shaft hole (1262) and the second shaft hole (1263).

7. The 5G converged IoT gateway device (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that, An assembly hole (1266) is formed in the tail (1265) of the damping rotating shaft (126) in the radial direction. The locking member (129) is an elastic buckle (1291). One end of the elastic buckle (1291) passes through the assembly hole (1266) and is buckled in the assembly hole (1266).

8. The 5G converged IoT gateway device (1) according to claim 7, wherein, The elastic buckle (1291) includes two elastic arms (1292). The elastic arms (1292) have a limiting end and a locking end. The limiting ends of the two elastic arms (1292) are connected and limited at one end of the assembly hole (1266), and the locking ends of the two elastic arms (1292) are spaced apart and limited at the other end of the assembly hole (1266).

9. The 5G converged Internet of Things gateway device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The hinge portion (1211) is a ball hinge (1210), and a split (1220) is formed in the middle of the ball hinge (1210).

10. The 5G converged Internet of Things gateway device (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that, Two parts of the ball hinge (1210) on both sides of the split (1220) are respectively provided with the wire routing holes (1212).

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