Front interface and key structure of industrial tablet computer
By setting the front interface and switch at the bottom of the front panel of the industrial tablet computer and combining the indicator light, the problem of inconvenient operation of traditional industrial tablet computers is solved, convenient hard disk plug-in and unplugging and power-off operations are achieved, and clear status prompts are provided to extend the life of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422248818.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-12
AI Technical Summary
The USB interface and switch buttons of traditional industrial tablets are located on the side or back, which leads to inconvenient operation during embedded installation and lacks clear tips on the working status of the hard disk and the power status.
The front interface and switch are set at the bottom of the front panel of the industrial tablet computer, equipped with interface indicators and switch indicators, and connected to the chip through the installation components, the direct operation and status display of the interfaces and switches are realized.
Easy to plug and unplug and power on and off, provide clear hard disk and power status prompts, extend the service life of the equipment and simplify troubleshooting.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of industrial tablet computers, and relates to interfaces and buttons of industrial tablet computers, in particular to a front interface and button structure of an industrial tablet computer. Background Art
[0002] Industrial tablet computers are industrial control computers designed for industrial use. Their basic performance and compatibility are similar to those of commercial computers, and they can be plugged into hard disks to obtain data. Traditional industrial tablet computers have USB ports and switch buttons located on the side or back, which have the following problems:
[0003] 1. When the industrial tablet computer is installed in an embedded manner, the sides and back are often blocked, making it very inconvenient to turn on and off the computer or plug in the hard disk;
[0004] 2. Industrial tablet computers usually only have a power indicator light to indicate whether the power supply is normal, but there is no indication whether the hard disk is working properly.
[0005] To this end, we propose a front interface and button structure of an industrial tablet computer to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0006] The utility model aims to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a front interface and button structure of an industrial tablet computer with a simple structure and easy use.
[0007] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of the utility model is:
[0008] A front interface and button structure of an industrial tablet computer, comprising:
[0009] The industrial tablet computer has a groove formed at the bottom end of the front panel, an interface unit is arranged in the groove, a rubber plug is rotatably installed at the groove, and an indication unit is arranged on the front panel on one side of the rubber plug, which is suitable for indicating the connection status of the interface unit;
[0010] The installation component is fixedly installed in the bottom end of the industrial tablet computer, one end is connected to the interface unit and the indication unit, and the other end is connected to the chip of the industrial tablet computer.
[0011] In a further embodiment, the interface unit includes a front interface and a switch, the front interface is a USB interface, and the switch is used to turn on or off the industrial tablet computer.
[0012] In a further embodiment, the indicating unit includes an interface indicator light and a switch indicator light, and the interface indicator light and the switch indicator light are used to display the connection status of the front interface and the switch respectively.
[0013] In a further embodiment, the installation component includes an installation plate, a fixing bracket, and a key extension unit. The installation plate is fixedly installed inside the industrial tablet computer. The fixing bracket is fixedly installed on the bottom end surface of the installation plate. The front interface and the key extension unit are fixedly installed between the fixing bracket and the installation plate.
[0014] In a further embodiment, the key extension unit includes a pressing plate, a reset post, and a connecting plate. A switch is fixedly installed in the middle of the connecting plate, and reset posts are fixedly installed at both ends of the connecting plate.
[0015] The pressing plate is fixedly installed on the installation plate. A number of round holes are spaced on the pressing plate, which are suitable for passing through the switch and the reset posts.
[0016] In a further embodiment, a spring is sleeved outside the reset post. One end of the spring is fixedly installed on the connecting plate, and the other end of the spring is fixedly installed on the pressing plate.
[0017] In a further embodiment, a chip key is fixedly installed on the chip of the industrial tablet computer, which is suitable for turning on or off the industrial tablet computer.
[0018] In a further embodiment, the chip key and the switch are respectively located on both sides of the pressing plate. The position of the switch corresponds to the position of the chip key, and when pressed, the switch passes through the connecting plate and abuts against the chip key to turn on or off.
[0019] In a further embodiment, two light guide columns are also fixedly installed on the installation plate. One end of each of the two light guide columns is connected to the chip of the industrial tablet computer, and the other ends of the two light guide columns are respectively connected to an interface indicator light and a switch indicator light.
[0020] In a further embodiment, the interface indicator light and the switch indicator light are set with different patterns for distinction, and different patterns are respectively set on the rubber plugs for identification.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:
[0022] 1. The present utility model sets a front interface and a switch at the bottom end of the front panel of the industrial tablet computer. During installation, they are not blocked. The user can directly insert the hard disk at the front interface or press the switch to turn on or off the machine, which is convenient for obtaining data and for the user to operate the power on and off. It can directly turn on and off without using a mouse or touch function, or directly turn on and off the computer under abnormal operation; and rubber plugs are rotatably installed at the front interface and the switch. When not in use, they close the positions of the front interface and the switch to avoid impurities in the surrounding environment affecting the front interface and the switch, and extend the service life.
[0023] 2. The present utility model is provided with an interface indicator light and a switch indicator light at the bottom end of the front panel of the industrial tablet computer. The interface indicator light lights up after the front interface inserts a hard disk, which is used to indicate the installation status of the hard disk, facilitating the user to understand whether it can be used normally; the switch indicator light lights up when the industrial tablet computer is turned on, which is used to indicate the usage status of the computer, being simple and clear, and facilitating quick troubleshooting when problems occur.
[0024] 3. A connecting plate is fixedly installed on the switch of the present utility model. The two ends of the connecting plate are fixedly installed with reset posts. A pressing plate is fixedly installed on the mounting plate. A number of round holes for the switch and the reset posts to pass through are spaced on the pressing plate; a spring is sleeved outside the reset post. One end of the spring is fixedly installed on the connecting plate, and the other end of the spring is fixedly installed on the pressing plate. When the switch is pressed, the spring is compressed, and the switch passes through the pressing plate to press against the chip button. When the switch is released, the spring drives the switch to reset while recovering, facilitating the next pressing; and the pressing plate, the reset post and the connecting plate can extend the chip button arranged on the chip of the industrial tablet computer, facilitating the user to press.
[0025] 4. The interface indicator light and the switch indicator light of the present utility model are set with different patterns for distinction and identification. Different patterns are spaced on the rubber plug, which is used to identify the front interface and the switch, facilitating the user to observe. Description of the Drawings
[0026] Figure 1 It is a front panel schematic diagram of the front interface and button structure of an industrial tablet computer;
[0027] Figure 2 It is a rear panel schematic diagram of the front interface and button structure of an industrial tablet computer;
[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the installation component of the front interface and button structure of an industrial tablet computer;
[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the button extension unit of the front interface and button structure of an industrial tablet computer.
[0030] In the figure: 1. Industrial tablet computer; 2. Interface unit; 21. Front interface; 22. Switch; 3. Indication unit; 31. Interface indicator light; 32. Switch indicator light; 4. Rubber plug; 5. Installation component; 51. Mounting plate; 52. Chip button; 53. Fixed bracket; 54. Light guide column; 55. Button extension unit; 551. Pressing plate; 552. Spring; 553. Reset post; 554. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation Modes
[0031] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, terms such as "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.
[0032] Embodiment 1:
[0033] A front interface and button structure of an industrial tablet computer, as Figures 1 to 4 shown, a groove is provided at the lower end of the front panel of the industrial tablet computer 1, an interface unit 2 is provided in the groove, a rubber plug 4 is rotatably installed at the groove, and an indicating unit 3 is fixedly installed on one side of the groove; the interface unit 2 includes a front interface 21 and a switch 22, the front interface 21 is a USB interface, and the switch 22 is a cylindrical structure; the indicating unit 3 includes an interface indicator light 31 and a switch indicator light 32, which are respectively used to display the usage conditions of the front interface 21 and the switch 22. Preferably, different patterns are set for the interface indicator light 31 and the switch indicator light 32 for identification and distinction, and two different pattern marks are respectively set on the rubber plug 4 for prompting.
[0034] As Figure 2 , Figure 3 shown, a mounting component 5 is fixedly installed at the corresponding position inside the bottom end of the industrial tablet computer 1, the mounting component 5 is connected to the front interface 21, the switch 22, the interface indicator light 31 and the switch indicator light 32 together. The mounting component 5 includes a mounting plate 51, a chip button 52, a fixing bracket 53, a light guide column 54 and a button extension unit 55. The mounting plate 51 is fixedly installed inside the industrial tablet computer 1, the fixing bracket 53 is fixedly installed on the bottom end surface of the mounting plate 51, the front interface 21 and the button extension unit 55 are installed between the fixing bracket 53 and the mounting plate 51, the button extension unit 55 corresponds to the chip button 52, and the chip button 52 is a switch button on the chip circuit of the industrial tablet computer 1; two light guide columns 54 are fixedly installed at intervals on the mounting plate 51 on one side of the fixing bracket 53, one ends of the two light guide columns 54 are respectively connected to the chip circuit indicator lights of the industrial tablet computer 1, and the other ends of the two light guide columns 54 are respectively connected to the interface indicator light 31 and the switch indicator light 32.
[0035] As shown Figure 4 in the figure, the key extension unit 55 includes a switch 22, a pressing plate 551, a spring 552, a reset post 553, and a connecting plate 554. The connecting plate 554 is fixedly installed on the switch 22 and is located in the middle of the connecting plate 554. One end of the reset post 553 is fixedly installed at both ends of the connecting plate 554. The other end of the reset post 553 is provided with a pressing plate 551. The pressing plate 551 is fixedly installed on the mounting plate 51. Three circular holes are arranged at intervals on the pressing plate 551 for passing through the switch 22 and two reset posts 553 respectively. The spring 552 is sleeved on the reset post 553. One end of the spring 552 is fixedly installed on the connecting plate 554, and the other end of the spring 552 is fixedly installed on the pressing plate 551. The switch 22 is located on one side of the pressing plate 551, and the chip key 52 is located on the other side of the pressing plate 551. The switch 22 corresponds to the chip key 52. When an operator presses the switch 22, the switch 22 drives the connecting plate 554 and the reset post 553 to move synchronously. The switch 22 and the reset post 553 pass through the circular holes on the pressing plate 551, the spring 552 is compressed, the switch 22 abuts against the chip key 52 and presses it to complete the power-on and power-off operation. After the operator releases the switch 22, the spring 552 resumes, drives the connecting plate 554 to reset, and further drives the switch 22 to reset.
[0036] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to the embodiments, not each embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative way of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A front interface and button structure of an industrial tablet computer, characterized in that Comprising: An industrial panel computer (1) with a groove formed at the bottom end of the front panel. An interface unit (2) is arranged in the groove, and a rubber plug (4) is rotatably installed at the groove. An indicating unit (3) is arranged on the front panel on one side of the rubber plug (4) and is adapted to identify the connection state of the interface unit (2). An installation component (5) fixedly installed inside the bottom end of the industrial panel computer (1), with one end connected to the interface unit (2) and the indicating unit (3), and the other end connected to the chip of the industrial panel computer (1).
2. The front interface and button structure of the industrial tablet computer according to claim 1, characterized in that The interface unit (2) includes a front interface (21) and a switch (22). The front interface (21) is a USB interface, and the switch (22) is used to turn on or off the industrial panel computer (1).
3. The front interface and key structure of the industrial tablet computer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The indicating unit (3) includes an interface indicator light (31) and a switch indicator light (32). The interface indicator light (31) and the switch indicator light (32) are respectively used to display the connection states of the front interface (21) and the switch (22).
4. The front interface and button structure of the industrial tablet computer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The installation component (5) includes an installation plate (51), a fixing frame (53), and a key extension unit (55). The installation plate (51) is fixedly installed inside the industrial panel computer (1). The fixing frame (53) is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the installation plate (51). The front interface (21) and the key extension unit (55) are fixedly installed between the fixing frame (53) and the installation plate (51).
5. The front interface and button structure of the industrial tablet computer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The key extension unit (55) includes a pressing plate (551), a reset column (553), and a connecting plate (554). The switch (22) is fixedly installed in the middle of the connecting plate (554), and the reset columns (553) are fixedly installed at both ends of the connecting plate (554). The pressing plate (551) is fixedly installed on the installation plate (51). A plurality of round holes are formed at intervals on the pressing plate (551) and are adapted to penetrate the switch (22) and the reset column (553).
6. The front interface and button structure of the industrial tablet computer according to claim 5, characterized in that, A spring (552) is sleeved outside the reset column (553). One end of the spring (552) is fixedly installed on the connecting plate (554), and the other end of the spring (552) is fixedly installed on the pressing plate (551).
7. The front interface and button structure of the industrial tablet computer according to claim 6, characterized in that, A chip key (52) is fixedly installed on the chip of the industrial panel computer (1) and is adapted to turn on or off the industrial panel computer (1).
8. The front interface and button structure of the industrial tablet computer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The chip key (52) and the switch (22) are respectively located on both sides of the pressing plate (551). The position of the switch (22) corresponds to the position of the chip key (52), and when pressed, the switch (22) passes through the connecting plate (554) and abuts against the chip key (52) to perform the switch operation.
9. The front interface and button structure of the industrial tablet computer according to claim 8, characterized in that, Two light guide columns (54) are also fixedly installed on the installation plate (51). One end of each of the two light guide columns (54) is connected to the chip of the industrial panel computer (1), and the other ends of the two light guide columns (54) are respectively connected to the interface indicator light (31) and the switch indicator light (32).
10. The front interface and button structure of the industrial tablet computer according to claim 9, characterized in that, The interface indicator light (31) and the switch indicator light (32) are distinguished by different patterns, and different patterns are respectively set on the rubber plug (4) for identification.