Communication gateway

Abstract

The communication gateway provided by the embodiment of the utility model comprises a gateway body, the front end face of the gateway body is provided with more than two communication protocol interfaces, the rear end face of the gateway body is provided with another more than two communication protocol interfaces, and the upper surface of the gateway body is provided with a groove; the fixing clamps are arranged on the upper surface of the gateway body, located on the outer sides of the grooves and used for fixing the gateway body after bottom feet of other communication gateways are inserted into the grooves in the top end of the gateway body, and stability of the gateway body in the installation process is ensured. A plurality of communication protocols arranged on the communication gateway have high flexibility and compatibility, can adapt to the communication requirements of different manufacturers and different devices, and can also meet the application requirements of different industries and different scenes, the design of a plurality of interfaces of the gateway body provides convenient conditions for future system upgrading and function expansion, and the communication gateway is suitable for popularization and application. Therefore, the communication gateway has longer service life and higher flexibility.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of communication technologies, and particularly relates to a communication gateway. Background Art

[0002] As a key network interconnection technology, a communication gateway is used to achieve interconnection between different network systems. The communication gateway is mainly responsible for network interconnection tasks at levels above the network layer, especially between two networks using different high-level communication protocols. Different from traditional bridges, a communication gateway can deeply process and repackage the received information. This process ensures that the information can adapt to the requirements of the receiving system, including differences in communication protocols, data formats, languages, and even architectures. The complexity of the gateway stems from its diverse functions in network interconnection. It can not only handle the requirements of wide area network interconnection but also adapt to the scenarios of local area network interconnection. In terms of design, a communication gateway can provide necessary protocol conversion, thus allowing devices and systems in different network environments to perform effective data exchange and communication. However, the compatibility and flexibility of existing communication gateways are relatively poor. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] This application provides a communication gateway for improving the compatibility and flexibility of the communication gateway.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of this application provides a communication gateway, including: a gateway body, on the front end face of the gateway body, there are provided two or more communication protocol interfaces, on the rear end face of the gateway body, there are provided two or more other communication protocol interfaces, and on the upper surface of the gateway body, there is a groove; a fixing card, arranged on the upper surface of the gateway body and located outside the groove.

[0005] In one implementation manner of the first aspect, the communication protocol interfaces arranged on the front end face of the gateway body include a combination of two or more of an Ethernet interface, a first Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, and a second USB interface.

[0006] In one implementation manner of the first aspect, the communication protocol interfaces arranged on the rear end face of the gateway body include a combination of two or more of an RS232 / RS485 interface, an RS485 interface, and a LON interface.

[0007] In one implementation manner of the first aspect, the front end face of the gateway body further includes a first power interface and a reset button, and the rear end face of the gateway body further includes a second power interface.

[0008] In one implementation manner of the first aspect, feet are installed on the lower surface of the gateway body, and the groove and the feet are used for stacking with other communication gateways.

[0009] In one implementation of the first aspect, a limiting groove is provided on the fixing card. When stacked with other communication gateways, the feet of the other communication gateways are guided and installed through the limiting groove so that the feet of the other communication gateways are inserted into the groove at the top of the gateway body.

[0010] In one implementation of the first aspect, the number of the feet is at least two.

[0011] In one implementation of the first aspect, a limiting plate is clamped in the fixing card. When stacked with other communication gateways, after the feet of the other communication gateways are inserted into the groove at the top of the gateway body, they are pressed and fixed by the limiting plate, and an end cover is provided at one end of the limiting plate.

[0012] In one implementation of the first aspect, when the communication gateway is placed horizontally, the center point of the foot and the center point of the groove are on the same vertical line.

[0013] In one implementation of the first aspect, the diameter of the foot is adapted to the diameter of the groove.

[0014] The communication gateway provided by the embodiment of the present application includes: a gateway body. Among them, two or more communication protocol interfaces are provided on the front end face of the gateway body, two or more other communication protocol interfaces are provided on the rear end face of the gateway body, a groove is provided on the upper surface of the gateway body, and the groove of one gateway body can be inserted into the foot of another gateway body. Two or more communication protocol interfaces are respectively provided on the front end face and the rear end face of the communication gateway. This rich interface design enables the communication gateway to have stronger scalability and connectivity and can meet the access requirements in different scenarios; the multiple interfaces of the gateway body provide convenient conditions for future system upgrades and function expansions, making the communication gateway have a longer service life and higher flexibility.

[0015] The communication gateway provided by the embodiment of the present application further includes: a fixing card. Among them, the fixing card is arranged on the upper surface of the gateway body and outside the groove, and is used to fix the gateway body after the feet of other communication gateways are inserted into the groove at the top of the gateway body, ensuring the stability of the gateway body during the installation process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It shows an application scenario diagram of a communication gateway in some technical solutions.

[0017] Figure 2A It shows a front view external schematic diagram of the communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 2BShown is a rear view external schematic diagram of a communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 3A Shown is a front view external schematic diagram of another communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 3B Shown is a front view external schematic diagram of another communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 3C Shown is a front view external schematic diagram of another communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 4A Shown is a rear view external schematic diagram of another communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 4B Shown is a rear view external schematic diagram of another communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 5 Shown is a top view external schematic diagram of a communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 6 Shown is a schematic diagram of two communication gateways stacked and placed in an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 7 Shown is a schematic diagram of the axial side appearance of a fixing card provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 8 Shown is a schematic diagram of another two communication gateways stacked and placed in an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Figure 9 Shown is a schematic diagram of multiple communication gateways stacked and placed in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Description of component numbers

[0030] 100 Communication gateway

[0031] 110 Gateway body

[0032] 111 Groove

[0033] 120 Fixing card

[0034] 121 Limit groove

[0035] 122 Limit plate

[0036] 123 End cover

[0037] 124 Fixing card body

[0038] 130 foot

[0039] 200 Communication gateway

[0040] 210 Ethernet interface

[0041] 220 First Universal Serial Bus interface

[0042] 230 Second Universal Serial Bus interface

[0043] 231 foot

[0044] 240 First power interface

[0045] 250 Reset button

[0046] 260 RS232 / RS485 interface

[0047] 270 RS485 interface

[0048] 280 LON interface

[0049] 290 Second power interface Detailed implementation manners

[0050] The following uses specific specific examples to illustrate the implementation manners of the present application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present application from the content disclosed in this specification. 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.

[0051] It should be noted that the drawings provided in the following embodiments only illustrate the basic concept of the present application in a schematic manner. Therefore, only the components related to the present application are shown in the drawings, rather than being drawn according to the number, shape, and size of the components in actual implementation. The form, quantity, and proportion of each component in actual implementation can be arbitrarily changed, and the component layout pattern may also be more complex.

[0052] Figure 1 Shown is a schematic diagram of the application scenario of the communication gateway in some technical solutions. In Figure 1In the application scenarios shown, communication gateways 1 to N (N is a positive integer greater than 1) only support one communication protocol. Therefore, when terminal devices connect to the network using different communication protocols, multiple communication gateways need to be deployed to meet the communication requirements of the terminal devices. For example, for terminal device 1 that supports the Ethernet protocol, a communication gateway 1 that supports the Ethernet protocol needs to be deployed. For terminal device 2 that supports the serial bus protocol, a communication gateway 2 that supports the serial bus protocol needs to be deployed. This will increase the deployment cost of the network and also make the deployment process more cumbersome.

[0053] In addition, in some technical solutions, specific tools and screws are used to connect the interfaces of the communication gateway to the interfaces of other devices. When the application scenario changes, the disassembly work and reconnection of the corresponding interfaces are relatively cumbersome, greatly increasing the workload of relevant technical personnel.

[0054] At least for the above problems, an embodiment of the present application provides a communication gateway, which includes a gateway body and a fixing card. The front end face of the gateway body is provided with more than two communication protocol interfaces, the rear end face of the gateway body is provided with another two or more communication protocol interfaces, and a groove is formed on the upper surface of the gateway body. The fixing card is arranged on the upper surface of the gateway body and is located outside the groove.

[0055] As described above, in the embodiment of the present application, two or more communication protocol interfaces are respectively arranged on the front end face and the rear end face of the communication gateway. This communication gateway supports multiple communication protocols, has high flexibility and compatibility, can adapt to the communication requirements between different manufacturers and different devices, and can also meet the application requirements in different industries and different scenarios. In addition, the multiple interfaces of the gateway body provide convenient conditions for future system upgrades and function expansions, making the communication gateway have a longer service life and higher flexibility.

[0056] Figure 2A and Figure 2B respectively show the front view and rear view external schematic diagrams of the communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 2A and Figure 2B shown, the communication gateway 100 includes: a gateway body 110, a fixing card 120, and feet 130. The front end face of the gateway body 110 is provided with more than two communication protocol interfaces, and the rear end face of the gateway body 110 is provided with another two or more communication protocol interfaces.

[0057] Among them, the number of the feet 130 is at least two.

[0058] Specifically, the communication protocol interfaces on the front end face of the gateway body 110 adopt a unified interface standard, enabling the communication gateway 100 to communicate with various devices from different manufacturers and of different models without the need for additional adaptation or customized development, thereby reducing the difficulty and cost of system integration.

[0059] Figure 3A Shown is a front view external schematic diagram of another communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application. Please refer to Figure 3A , the communication protocol interfaces provided on the front end face of the gateway body 110 include an Ethernet interface 210, a first Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface 220, and a second USB interface 230. However, the present application is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the communication protocol interfaces provided on the front end face of the gateway body may also include any two of the Ethernet interface 210, the first USB interface 220, and the second USB interface 230.

[0060] Specifically, the first USB interface 220 may be a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, and the second USB interface 230 may be a USB Type-c interface.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 3B , in some embodiments, the front end face of the gateway body 110 may further include a first power interface 240 and a reset button 250. The first power interface 240 is used to connect to a power source to supply power to other communication protocol interfaces in the communication gateway 100 on the front end face. The reset button 250 can be used to immediately stop if necessary when communicating between different communication protocol interfaces in the communication gateway 100, and the reset button 250 immediately interrupts the current communication.

[0062] Figure 3C Shown is a front view external schematic diagram of another communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application, Figure 3C which includes Figure 3A and Figure 3B all the structures in Figure 3C The various components in Figure 3A and Figure 3B The functions corresponding to each component are similar to the functions of the corresponding components in

[0063] As described above, the communication gateway 100 provided by an embodiment of the present application includes: a gateway body 110, a fixed card 120, and feet 130. Among them, an Ethernet interface 210, a first Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface 220, and a second USB interface 230 are provided on the front end face of the gateway body 110. Based on the above interfaces, the communication gateway can support multiple communication protocols, making the communication gateway highly flexible and compatible, capable of adapting to the communication requirements between different manufacturers and different devices, and at the same time capable of meeting the application requirements in different industries and different scenarios. By communicating through multiple interfaces, the communication gateway can connect multiple different types of devices simultaneously, realizing the interconnection and interoperability between devices. Thereby, the integration and sharing of data between devices are achieved, expanding the application scope and functionality of the communication gateway.

[0064] Figure 4A Shown is a rear view external schematic diagram of another communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 4A shown, the communication protocol interfaces on the rear end face of the gateway body 110 include an RS232 / RS485 interface 260, an RS485 interface 270, and a Local Operating Network (LON) interface 280.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 4B , the rear end face of the gateway body may further include a second power interface 290, and the second power interface 290 can be used to supply power to each communication protocol interface on the rear end face of the gateway body 110.

[0066] Specifically, the communication protocol interfaces on the rear end face of the gateway body 110 adopt a unified interface standard. For example, High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), etc.

[0067] It should be noted that the specific protocols given above based on the unified interface standard of the communication protocol interfaces on the rear end face of the gateway body 110 are only for illustrative purposes, and the present application is not limited thereto.

[0068] In the embodiments of the present application, the rear end face of the gateway body is provided with an RS232 / RS485 interface 260, an RS485 interface 270, and a LON interface 280. The multiple communication protocol interfaces disposed on the rear end face of the gateway body 110 and the communication protocol interfaces on the front end face together constitute the multiple communication protocol interfaces in the communication gateway 100, enabling the communication gateway 100 to have wide applicability in different industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Users can select appropriate interfaces for connection according to actual needs without replacing the device or making cumbersome configuration adjustments, saving the time and cost of deployment and maintenance and making the deployment and maintenance of the device more convenient. Further, the communication protocol interfaces of the gateway body adopt a unified standard interface, enabling the communication gateway to communicate with devices of various different manufacturers and models without additional adaptation or custom development, reducing the difficulty and cost of system integration. Deploying multiple communication protocol interfaces in the communication gateway enables users to add new devices or interfaces as needed without replacing the communication gateway, thereby reducing the system update cost and maintenance cost, extending the service life of the system, and providing convenient conditions for future system upgrades and function expansions.

[0069] Figure 5 It shows a top-down external view schematic diagram of the communication gateway provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 5 shown, the communication gateway 100 may further include a limit slot 121, a limit plate 122, and an end cover 123.

[0070] Among them, one end of the limit plate 122 is provided with an end cover 123, facilitating the user to assist in the disassembly and assembly of the limit plate 122 through the end cover 123. The feet 130 are installed through the guidance of the limit slot 121, enabling the communication gateway 100 to be accurately positioned during the installation process and not easily loosen or shake.

[0071] Figure 6 It shows a schematic diagram of two communication gateways stacked and placed in an embodiment of the present application. Among them, the communication gateway 200 has the same structure as the communication gateway 100. As Figure 6 shown, the bottom corners 231 on the lower surface of the communication gateway 200 cooperate with the grooves 111 of the communication gateway 100 to achieve the stacked placement of the communication gateway 100 and the communication gateway 200.

[0072] In this way, the overall structure can be made compact, occupying less space, and can be installed in a cabinet, a distribution box, or mounted on a wall or other any suitable place restricted by space to meet the requirements of space limitation.

[0073] Figure 7 It shows an axial side external view schematic diagram of the fixing card provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 7As shown, the fixing card 120 includes: a groove 111, a limiting plate 122, an end cap 123, and a fixing card body 124.

[0074] As described above, one end of the limiting plate 122 in the embodiment of the present application is provided with an end cap 123. This design makes the disassembly and assembly operations of the limiting plate 122 more convenient. When it is necessary to disassemble the limiting plate 122, without the support of professional tools or techniques, users can easily disassemble and replace the limiting plate 122 by simply removing the end cap, thus simplifying the process of maintaining and replacing the limiting plate, reducing the maintenance cost and workload. In addition, the end cap 123 can prevent the limiting plate 122 from being accidentally damaged or polluted, extend the service life of the limiting plate 122, and the end cap 123 can also effectively prevent users from misoperating or accidentally touching, protect the safety of users, and reduce potential safety risks.

[0075] Please refer to Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, a limiting groove 121 is provided on the fixing card 120. When the communication gateway 100 and the communication gateway 200 are stacked, the bottom feet 231 of the communication gateway 200 are guided and installed through the limiting groove 121 so that the bottom feet 231 of the communication gateway 200 are inserted into the groove 111 at the top of the gateway body 110.

[0076] Through the design of the limiting groove 121 on the fixing card 120 and the bottom feet 130 of the gateway body, it can be ensured that the position of the gateway body 110 is accurate during the installation process. Specifically, the bottom feet 130 are guided and installed through the limiting groove 121, so that the installation position and direction of the gateway body 110 can be accurately controlled and are not prone to deviation or shaking. Thereby ensuring the correct connection between the communication gateway and other devices, and improving the stability and reliability of the entire system.

[0077] Please continue to refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, a limiting plate 122 is snap-fitted inside the fixing card 120. When stacked with the communication gateway 200, after the bottom feet 231 of the communication gateway 200 are inserted into the groove at the top of the gateway body 110, they are pressed and fixed by the limiting plate 122, making the connection between the communication gateway 200 and the communication gateway 100 more stable. One end of the limiting plate 122 is provided with an end cap 123, and the end cap 123 not only provides convenient disassembly and assembly operations but also can play a certain protective role.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 8, in some embodiments, when the communication gateway is placed horizontally, the center point A of the foot 130 and the center point B of the groove 111 are on the same vertical line, so that the position of the foot 130 is aligned with the groove 111 at the top of the gateway body. The diameter of the foot 130 is adapted to the diameter of the groove 111. That is to say, the foot 130 can be completely embedded in the groove 111, and after the foot 130 is completely embedded in the groove 111, there is no extra gap in the groove 111. The adapted design of the position and size of the foot 130 and the groove 111 can prevent the foot from being wrongly inserted or installed in an inappropriate position, avoiding misinstallation. It helps to reduce the equipment damage or poor operation caused by wrong installation, improving the accuracy and reliability of installation. It ensures the accurate positioning of the foot 130 when inserted into the groove 111. Furthermore, it can ensure that the communication gateway is accurately positioned during installation, is not prone to deviation or shaking, helps to ensure the correct connection between the communication gateway and other devices, and improves the stability and reliability of the entire system.

[0079] After the foot 130 is inserted into the groove 111 at the top of the gateway body, through the pressing and fixing of the limiting plate 122, the foot 130 can be effectively locked, ensuring the stability and reliability of the gateway body 110 during installation, preventing the gateway body 110 from moving or loosening during use, and further ensuring that the communication gateway 100 maintains a stable position and connection state during operation, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the entire system.

[0080] Preferably, the diameter and position of the foot 130 and the groove 111 are both adapted, so that the gateway can be firmly fixed in a specific position and is not easily affected by external vibration or impact. It helps to ensure that the communication gateway maintains a stable working state during long-term operation and reduces the risk of failure caused by unstable installation. The foot 130 is installed through the guiding of the limiting groove 121. The installer does not need to perform cumbersome adjustments or calibrations. The installation process is simple and intuitive, reducing the operation difficulty of the installer, helping to reduce the installation cost and workload, and improving the installation efficiency, convenience and operability.

[0081] Figure 9 It shows a schematic diagram of multiple communication gateways stacked and placed provided by an embodiment of the present application, where the structure of each communication gateway is the same as that of the communication gateway 100. As Figure 9 shown, except for the communication gateway at the bottom layer, the bottom corners of each communication gateway cooperate with the grooves 111 of the next communication gateway. In this way, multiple communication gateways can be stacked and placed.

[0082] In summary, the communication gateway provided by the embodiment of the present application includes: a gateway body 110, with more than two communication protocol interfaces provided on the front end face of the gateway body 110, and more than two other communication protocol interfaces provided on the rear end face of the gateway body 110. A groove 111 is formed on the upper surface of the gateway body 110; a fixing card 120 is arranged on the upper surface of the gateway body 110 and outside the groove 111, and is used for fixing the gateway body after the feet of other communication gateways are inserted into the groove at the top of the gateway body, ensuring the stability of the gateway body during the installation process. The various communication protocols set on the communication gateway have high flexibility and compatibility, can adapt to the communication requirements between different manufacturers and different devices, and can also meet the application requirements in different industries and different scenarios. The multiple interfaces of the gateway body 110 provide convenient conditions for future system upgrades and function expansions, making the communication gateway have a longer service life and higher flexibility.

[0083] The above embodiments are only illustrative of the principles and effects of the present application, and are not used to limit the present application. Any person familiar with this technology can modify or change the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed in the present application should still be covered by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A communication gateway, characterized in that, Comprising: A gateway body, on the front end face of the gateway body there are provided more than two communication protocol interfaces, on the rear end face of the gateway body there are provided another more than two communication protocol interfaces, and on the upper surface of the gateway body there is provided a groove; A fixing card, arranged on the upper surface of the gateway body and located outside the groove.

2. The communication gateway according to claim 1, wherein The communication protocol interfaces arranged on the front end face of the gateway body include a combination of two or more interfaces among an Ethernet interface, a first Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, and a second USB interface.

3. The communication gateway according to claim 1, wherein The communication protocol interfaces arranged on the rear end face of the gateway body include a combination of two or more interfaces among an RS232 / RS485 interface, an RS485 interface, and a LON interface.

4. The communication gateway according to claim 1, wherein The front end face of the gateway body further includes a first power interface and a reset button, and the rear end face of the gateway body further includes a second power interface.

5. The communication gateway according to claim 1, wherein On the lower surface of the gateway body, feet are installed, and the groove and the feet are used for stacking with other communication gateways.

6. The communication gateway according to claim 5, characterized in that On the fixing card, a limiting groove is provided. When stacking and placing with other communication gateways, the feet of other communication gateways are guided and installed through the limiting groove, so that the feet of other communication gateways are inserted into the groove at the top of the gateway body.

7. The communication gateway according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number of the feet is at least two.

8. The communication gateway according to claim 6, wherein A limiting plate is clamped inside the fixing card. When stacking and placing with other communication gateways, after the feet of other communication gateways are inserted into the groove at the top of the gateway body, they are pressed and fixed by the limiting plate, and one end of the limiting plate is provided with an end cap.

9. The communication gateway according to claim 5, wherein When the communication gateway is placed horizontally, the center points of the feet and the center point of the groove are on the same vertical line.

10. The communication gateway according to claim 5, wherein The diameter of the feet is adapted to the diameter of the groove.

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