Communication module installation assembly and communication equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a communication module installation assembly and communication equipment. The communication module installation assembly comprises a fixing frame and an installation frame, the fixing frame is used for being fixedly installed on a circuit board, and an installation part is formed on the fixing frame; the mounting frame is detachably mounted on the mounting part, fixing holes are formed in the mounting frame, the fixing holes are used for fixing communication modules, and the multiple fixing holes are used for fixing the communication modules of different models. The utility model provides a solution which can realize the plugging of the communication module without disassembling the machine, and the communication module does not need to be replaced by disassembling the shell of the whole machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of communication equipment, and more specifically, to a communication module installation component and communication equipment. Background Art

[0002] The communication module is a key wireless communication device that uses integrated circuits and wireless technology to achieve data transmission and communication connections between devices. Most 4G / 5G modules on the market are fixed to the PCBA with screws and then connected to the M.2 interface, such as Figure 1 As shown, the PCBA is assembled inside the housing. A conventional communication module assembly consists of the communication module, fastening screws, and a communication antenna. If the communication module has quality issues or requires an upgrade, or after-sales service, the main unit housing must be disassembled and shut down. This requires specialized personnel, is time-consuming, and labor-intensive, and increases product cost. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention innovatively provides a communication module installation assembly and a communication device, which can at least solve the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above technical objectives, the first aspect of the present invention discloses a communication module installation assembly, including a fixing frame and a mounting frame, wherein:

[0005] The fixing frame is used for being fixedly mounted on the circuit board, and a mounting portion is formed on the fixing frame;

[0006] The mounting bracket is detachably mounted on the mounting portion. The mounting bracket is provided with a fixing hole for fixing the communication module. A plurality of fixing holes are provided, and the plurality of fixing holes are used for fixing the communication modules of different models.

[0007] Furthermore, the fixing frame includes a rectangular cylindrical structure with two ends open, which is surrounded by a bottom plate, two side plates and a top plate. The internal space of the fixing frame constitutes the mounting portion.

[0008] A plurality of connection holes are formed on the bottom plate, and the connection holes are used for being fixedly connected to the circuit board through connecting members.

[0009] Furthermore, a wire clamping groove is provided at the first open end of the fixing frame, and the wire clamping groove is formed on a folded plate perpendicular to the side wall of the fixing frame.

[0010] Furthermore, at the first open end, the two side panels of the fixing frame extend outward to form the folding plate, and each of the folding plates is formed with a wire clamping groove.

[0011] Furthermore, at the second open end of the fixing frame, at least one of the side plates of the fixing frame extends inward to form a positioning plate, and the positioning plate is used to install and position the mounting frame.

[0012] Furthermore, the mounting frame includes a support plate and two side baffles, and the two side baffles are arranged perpendicular to the support plate at two sides parallel to the support plate.

[0013] The space between the support plate and the side baffle is used to install the communication module. A wire passing groove is formed on the side baffle near the first end of the support plate, and the fixing hole is formed on the support plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the plurality of fixing holes are distributed along a direction parallel to the side baffle.

[0015] Furthermore, support ribs are formed on the support plate, and a plurality of support ribs are provided to support the communication module.

[0016] In a second aspect, the present invention discloses a communication device, comprising a host, wherein a circuit board is provided inside the host, and a communication module mounting assembly is mounted on the circuit board.

[0017] The host comprises a housing, a mounting hole is formed on the housing, the mounting hole is opposite to the first open end of the mounting frame, and the mounting frame can be assembled and disassembled from the fixing frame through the mounting hole.

[0018] Furthermore, a cover plate is detachably provided on the housing, and the cover plate is used to block the mounting hole.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0020] The utility model provides a solution that can realize the plugging and unplugging of the communication module without disassembling the machine, and there is no need to disassemble the entire machine casing to replace the communication module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a conventional communication module fixing method is shown;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the communication module installation assembly (including the communication module) according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a fixing frame according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 5A schematic diagram showing the installation of a communication module on a mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention (the communication module is not yet fixed);

[0026] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing a state where the communication module mounting assembly of an embodiment of the present utility model is mounted on a circuit board (including the communication module);

[0027] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing a partial structure of a housing according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown.

[0029] In the figure,

[0030] 1. Fixing frame; 11. Bottom plate; 12. Side plate; 121. Folding plate; 122. Wire slot; 123. Positioning plate; 124. Positioning rib; 13. Top plate; 2. Mounting frame; 21. Support plate; 211. Fixing hole; 212. Support rib; 22. Side baffle; 221. Wire slot; 23. End plate; 24. Limiting plate; 3. Communication module; 4. M.2 interface; 5. Circuit board; 6. Housing; 61. Mounting hole; 62. Cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The communication module installation assembly and the communication device provided by the present invention are explained and illustrated in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the specification.

[0032] This utility model provides a solution that allows communication modules to be plugged in and out without disassembling the machine. This solution eliminates the need to remove the entire machine casing to replace the communication module. Since the casing does not need to be removed, the communication module can be replaced without powering off the host. This is known as hot-swappable communication modules. This not only improves the efficiency of communication module replacement but also prevents the impact of power outages on host operation. The following describes this utility model in detail with reference to specific embodiments:

[0033] According to the first aspect of the present invention, Figure 2 、 Figure 6 As shown, the utility model provides a communication module mounting assembly, including a fixing frame 1 and a mounting frame 2. The fixing frame 1 is used to be fixedly mounted on a circuit board 5, such as being set on a PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly). The mounting frame 2 is used to install a communication module 3. The mounting frame 2 is detachably mounted on the fixing frame 1 to facilitate the replacement of the communication module 3.

[0034] In one embodiment, Figure 3As shown, the mounting bracket 1 comprises a rectangular cylindrical structure with two open ends, enclosed by a base plate 11, two side plates 12, and a top plate 13. The interior space of the mounting bracket 1 constitutes the mounting portion. The base plate 11 is formed with multiple connection holes for securely attaching the mounting bracket to the circuit board 5 via connectors. Optionally, the connection holes are formed at the four corners of the base plate 11 and are configured as threaded holes, allowing for screw mounting to the circuit board 5.

[0035] In one embodiment, a wire-holding slot 122 is provided at the first open end of the fixing frame 1 for positioning the connection wires of the communication module 3. Optionally, the wire-holding slot 122 is formed on a folded plate 121 perpendicular to the side wall of the fixing frame 1. In this embodiment, the two side panels 12 of the fixing frame 1 at the first open end extend outward to form the folded plates 121, each of which has a wire-holding slot 122 formed thereon. The wire-holding slot 122 is a notch formed in the folded plate 121. In other embodiments, the wire-holding slot 122 may also be formed on the edge of the side panel 12, or on the outer wall of the side panel 12.

[0036] In one embodiment, at the second open end, at least one side panel 12 of the fixing frame 1 extends inward to form a positioning plate 123. Positioning plate 123 positions the mounting frame 2. Specifically, after the mounting frame 2 is properly installed on the fixing frame 1, one end of the mounting frame 2 rests against the positioning plate 123. In this embodiment, two positioning plates 123 are provided, i.e., each of the two side panels 12 is formed with a positioning plate 123. Furthermore, positioning ribs 124 may be provided on the positioning plates 123, effectively increasing their strength and providing positioning for the mounting frame 2.

[0037] The mounting bracket 2 is detachably mounted on the mounting portion, such as Figure 4 、 Figure 5 As shown, the mounting frame 2 is provided with a fixing hole 211 , which is used to fix the communication module 3 . A plurality of fixing holes 211 are provided, and the plurality of fixing holes 211 are used to fix communication modules 3 of different models.

[0038] In some embodiments, the mounting frame 2 includes a support plate 21 and two side panels 22. The two side panels 12 are arranged perpendicularly to the support plate 21 at two sides parallel to the support plate 21. The space between the support plate 21 and the side panels 22 is used to install the communication module 3. A wire groove 221 is formed on the side panels 22 near the first end of the support plate 21. The connecting wires of the communication module 3 are led out through the wire groove 221. The fixing holes 211 are formed on the support plate 21. Optionally, multiple fixing holes 211 are distributed along a direction parallel to the side panels 22. The sizes of different models of communication modules 3 vary. The provision of multiple fixing holes 211 can match the installation of multiple models of communication modules 3. For example, it can be adapted to the installation of 4G and 5G communication modules. The appropriate fixing holes 211 can be selected according to the size of the communication module for fixing.

[0039] In this embodiment, support ribs 212 are formed on the support plate 21. Multiple support ribs 212 are provided to support the communication module 3. Optionally, multiple support ribs 212 are arranged in parallel or vertically, or form a rectangular frame structure, which can provide effective support for the communication module 3. The provision of support ribs 212 can improve the reliability of the support for the communication module 3, reduce the contact area, thereby ensuring a flat support surface, and make the communication module 3 more stable.

[0040] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 As shown, an end plate 23 is provided at the first end of the side baffle 22, and the end plate 23 is connected to the two side baffles 22 and the support plate 21. The second end of the side baffle 22 is bent to form a limit plate 24. The limit plate 24 is perpendicular to the side baffle 22 and is used to provide a limit for the communication module 3. The communication module 3 is fixed to the mounting frame 2 through the limit plate 24 and connecting parts such as screws connected to the fixing holes 211. The distance between different fixing holes 211 and the limit plate 24 is different. For example, the distance between the fixing hole 211 used for installing a 4G communication module and the limit plate 24 is 38 mm, and the distance between the fixing hole 211 used for installing a 5G communication module and the limit plate 24 is 48 mm.

[0041] According to the second aspect of the present invention, a communication device is provided, including a host, a circuit board 5 is provided inside the host, and a fixing frame 1 is installed on the circuit board 5. Figure 6 As shown, an M.2 interface 4 is provided on the circuit board 5, and the second end of the fixing frame 1 is arranged opposite to the M.2 interface 4. When the mounting frame 2 with the communication module 3 installed is fully inserted into the fixing frame 1, the communication module 3 and the M.2 interface 4 are plugged in.

[0042] like Figure 7 、 Figure 8As shown, the main unit includes a housing 6 having a mounting hole 61 formed therein. The mounting hole 61 is opposite to the first open end of the mounting bracket 2, and the mounting bracket 2 can be assembled and disassembled from the fixing bracket 1 through the mounting hole 61. A cover plate 62 is detachably provided on the housing 6 to block the mounting hole 61.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply 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 understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0044] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0045] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "this embodiment", "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in an appropriate manner in any at least one embodiment or example. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0046] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0047] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and simple improvements made to the essential contents of the present invention shall be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A communication module installation assembly, characterized in that: It includes a fixing frame and a mounting frame, wherein: The fixing frame is used for being fixedly mounted on the circuit board, and a mounting portion is formed on the fixing frame; The mounting bracket is detachably mounted on the mounting portion. A fixing hole is provided on the mounting bracket. The fixing hole is used to fix the communication module. A plurality of fixing holes are provided. The plurality of fixing holes are used to fix the communication modules of different models.

2. The communication module installation assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing frame comprises a rectangular cylindrical structure with openings at both ends, which is surrounded by a bottom plate, two side plates and a top plate. The internal space of the fixing frame constitutes the mounting portion. A plurality of connection holes are formed on the bottom plate, and the connection holes are used for being fixedly connected to the circuit board through connecting members.

3. The communication module installation assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first open end of the fixing frame is provided with a wire clamping groove, and the wire clamping groove is formed on a folded plate perpendicular to the side wall of the fixing frame.

4. The communication module installation assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: At the first open end, the two side plates of the fixing frame extend outward to form the folding plate, and each folding plate is formed with a wire clamping groove.

5. The communication module installation assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: At the second open end of the fixing frame, at least one side plate of the fixing frame extends inward to form a positioning plate, and the positioning plate is used to install and position the mounting frame.

6. The communication module installation assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting frame includes a support plate and two side baffles, wherein the two side baffles are arranged perpendicular to the support plate and parallel to two sides of the support plate. The space between the support plate and the side baffle is used to install the communication module. A wire passing groove is formed on the side baffle near the first end of the support plate, and the fixing hole is formed on the support plate.

7. The communication module installation assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The plurality of fixing holes are distributed along a direction parallel to the side baffle.

8. The communication module installation assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: Support ribs are formed on the support plate, and a plurality of the support ribs are provided for supporting the communication module.

9. A communication device comprising a host, characterized in that: A circuit board is provided inside the host, and the communication module mounting assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is mounted on the circuit board. The host comprises a housing, a mounting hole is formed on the housing, the mounting hole is opposite to the first open end of the mounting frame, and the mounting frame can be assembled and disassembled from the fixing frame through the mounting hole.

10. The communication device according to claim 9, wherein: A cover plate is detachably provided on the housing, and the cover plate is used to block the mounting hole.

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