Multi-insertion-bit gateway

The design of flexible connecting cables and adjustable card interfaces solves the problems of limited gateway installation location and data cable entanglement, achieves beautiful organization and convenient plugging and unplugging of data cables, and improves the user experience of the gateway.

CN223390910UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26ZHONGBEI UNIV
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Application Number
CN202422837349.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-21
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The integrated power plug design of existing gateways limits the installation location, makes data cables easily tangled, and is inconvenient to plug and unplug, affecting the appearance.

Method used

A multi-plug gateway is designed, which adopts flexible connecting cables and an adjustable card interface structure, allowing data cables to select connection positions as needed, thereby enhancing flexibility and convenience.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the beautiful organization and convenient plugging and unplugging of data cables, and improves the flexibility and stability of the gateway.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of gateways, and discloses a multi-insertion-position gateway, which comprises a fixing structure, a main body structure (1), a flexible connecting line (2) and a connecting structure (3), the second end of the control box (101) is provided with a first clamping port (102) and a second clamping port (112), and the opening directions of the first clamping port (102) and the second clamping port (112) are different; the two ends of the flexible connecting line (2) are connected into the main body structure (1) and the connecting structure (3) respectively, and the flexible connecting line (2) can slide in a telescopic mode relative to the main body structure (1); the connecting structure (3) comprises a connecting block (301) and a clamping block (302) arranged at the first end of the connecting block (301), and the clamping block (302) can be connected with the first clamping opening (102) in a clamped mode or connected with the second clamping opening in a clamped mode. According to the multi-insertion-position gateway provided by the utility model, the connection module can be clamped at the front end and the upper end of the main body according to needs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of gateways, in particular to a multi-plug gateway. Background Art

[0002] A gateway is a device used in a computer network to connect two independent networks. It can transmit data between two networks with different protocols. On the Internet, a gateway can connect a local area network (LAN) and the Internet, converting the internal network address of the LAN into a legal address on the Internet, so that the host in the LAN can communicate with the outside world. The gateway is an indispensable part of modern computer systems.

[0003] The existing gateway is generally shaped like a rectangular box, with a connection port for connecting the data cable on one side of the shell. During installation, it needs to be connected to a power plug. Current power plugs are generally integrated, which limits the installation location of the gateway to the plug. It can only be installed on a wall socket or a corresponding power strip. Since the power strip generally connects to many wires, the data cable connected to the gateway is often entangled with other wires, which is not only unsightly but also makes it inconvenient to plug and unplug the data cable.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art provide a multi-plug gateway to solve the problems raised in the above background technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art and to propose a multi-plug gateway. The connection module is connected to the main body through a wire when in use, and the connection module can be snapped onto the front end and upper end of the main body as needed.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A multi-plug gateway, characterized by comprising: a fixed structure, a main body structure, a flexible connecting line, and a connecting structure;

[0007] The fixing structure is provided with a first fixing hole;

[0008] The main structure includes a control box, a first end of the control box is connected to the fixed structure, and a second end of the control box has a first card interface and a second card interface, the first card interface and the second card interface have different opening directions, and the first end and the second end of the main structure are arranged opposite to each other;

[0009] The two ends of the flexible connecting line are respectively connected to the main structure and the connecting structure, and the flexible connecting line can be telescopically slidable relative to the main structure;

[0010] The connection structure includes a connection block and a clamping block arranged at a first end of the connection block. The clamping block can be clamped with the first card interface or the second card interface.

[0011] Optionally, the opening direction of the first card interface is toward the height direction of the control box, and the opening direction of the second card interface is toward the length direction of the control box.

[0012] Optionally, the structure of the first card interface and the second card interface is an annular enclosure that can cooperate with the outer circumferential surface of the clamping block, a first buckle is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the first card interface, a second buckle is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the second card interface, and a card slot that can cooperate with the first buckle or the second buckle is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the clamping block.

[0013] Optionally, an opening for accommodating the flexible connecting line is provided on the annular surrounding of the first card interface and the second card interface.

[0014] Optionally, it further comprises support plates rotatably arranged on both sides of the control box, and the inner surfaces of the support plates are in contact with the side walls of the control box.

[0015] Optionally, a fixing plate is hinged to the tail of the support plate, and a plurality of second fixing holes are provided on the fixing plate.

[0016] Optionally, a damping turntable is further included between the control box and the support plate.

[0017] Optionally, the fixing structure includes a mounting plate and a hinge mechanism provided on the mounting plate, the hinge mechanism is connected to the first end of the control box, and the number of the first fixing holes is multiple and distributed on both sides of the hinge mechanism.

[0018] Optionally, a plurality of legs are provided at the bottom of the control box.

[0019] Optionally, a button and a light are provided on the connection block.

[0020] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a multi-plug gateway, in which one end of the flexible connection line is retractably connected to the inside of the main structure, and the other end is connected to the connection structure. During use, the orientation of the connection structure can be selected according to the installation position of the main structure and the actual needs of plugging in the line, so that the data cable can be easily installed and removed. The specific position of the connection structure connected by the flexible connection line can be placed according to the needs of the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main visual axis side of an embodiment of the multi-slot gateway in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top-down axial schematic diagram of an embodiment of a multi-slot gateway in the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a rear-view axle-side schematic diagram of an embodiment of a multi-slot gateway in the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a multi-slot gateway in the present invention when viewed from above.

[0025] Legend:

[0026] 1. Main structure; 2. Flexible connecting line; 3. Connection structure; 101. Control box; 102. First card interface; 103. First buckle; 104. Opening; 105. Damping turntable; 106. Support plate; 107. Fixing plate; 108. First fixing hole; 109. Rotating block; 110. Mounting plate; 111. Second buckle; 112. Second card interface; 113. Damping shaft; 114. Support leg; 301. Connecting block; 302. Snap-connecting block; 303. Insertion port; 304. Button; 305. Light; 306. Card slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present disclosure will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only intended to explain the relevant content and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the portions relevant to the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0028] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in the present disclosure can be combined with each other. The technical solution of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0029] Unless otherwise stated, the exemplary embodiments / examples shown are to be understood as providing exemplary features of various details of some ways in which the technical concepts of the present disclosure can be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the features of the various embodiments / examples may be further combined, separated, interchanged, and / or rearranged without departing from the technical concepts of the present disclosure.

[0030] The use of cross hatching and / or shading in the accompanying drawings is generally used to make the boundaries between adjacent components clear. As such, unless otherwise indicated, the presence or absence of cross hatching or shading does not convey or indicate any preference or requirement for the specific materials, material properties, dimensions, proportions, commonalities between the components shown, and / or any other characteristics, attributes, properties, etc. of the components. In addition, in the accompanying drawings, the sizes and relative sizes of the components may be exaggerated for clarity and / or descriptive purposes. When the exemplary embodiments can be implemented differently, the specific process sequence can be performed in a different order than described. For example, two successively described processes can be performed substantially simultaneously or in an order opposite to the order described. In addition, the same figure numbers represent the same components.

[0031] When a component is referred to as being “on,” “over,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another component, the component may be directly on, directly connected to, or directly coupled to the other component, or intervening components may be present. However, when a component is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly connected to,” or “directly coupled to” another component, there are no intervening components present. For this purpose, the term “connected” may refer to a physical connection, an electrical connection, etc., with or without intervening components.

[0032] For descriptive purposes, the present disclosure may use spatially relative terms such as "below," "beneath," "under," "down," "above," "upper," "above," "higher," and "side (e.g., as in "sidewall")," to describe the relationship of one component to another (other) component as shown in the accompanying drawings. The spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use, operation, and / or manufacture in addition to the orientation depicted in the accompanying drawings. For example, if the device in the drawings is turned over, a component described as "below" or "beneath" another component or feature would then be positioned "above" the other component or feature. Thus, the exemplary term "below" can encompass both the "above" and "below" orientations. Furthermore, the device may be otherwise oriented (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and as such, the spatially relative descriptors used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0033] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to be restrictive. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "one (kind, person)" and "said (the)" are also intended to include plural forms. In addition, when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" and their variations are used in this specification, the features, integral bodies, steps, operations, parts, assemblies and / or their groups stated are explained, but the presence or addition of one or more other features, integral bodies, steps, operations, parts, assemblies and / or their groups is not excluded. It should also be noted that, as used herein, the terms "substantially", "approximately" and other similar terms are used as approximate terms and not as degree terms, so that they are used to explain the inherent deviations of the measured values, calculated values ​​and / or the values ​​provided that will be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0034] The utility model provides a multi-plug gateway, comprising: a fixed structure, a main structure 1, a flexible connecting line 2, and a connecting structure 3; a first fixing hole 108 is provided on the fixed structure; the main structure 1 comprises a control box 101, a first end of the control box 101 is connected to the fixed structure 110, and a second end of the control box 101 has a first card interface 102 and a second card interface 112, the opening directions of the first card interface 102 and the second card interface 112 are different, and the first end and the second end of the main structure 1 are arranged opposite to each other; the two ends of the flexible connecting line 2 are respectively connected to the main structure 1 and the connecting structure 3, and the flexible connecting line 2 can be telescopically slid relative to the main structure 1; the connecting structure 3 comprises a connecting block 301 and a clamping block 302 arranged at the first end of the connecting block 301, and the clamping block 302 can be clamped with the first card interface 102 or the second card interface 112.

[0035] Combine Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the fixing structure is arranged at the first end of the control box 101, that is, the rear end of the main structure 1, and a first fixing hole 108 is provided on the fixing structure for fixing the main structure 1 on a flat surface such as a wall or a desktop; the interior of the main structure 1 is provided with an automatic rebound part or device such as a clockwork spring, and the flexible connecting line 2 is connected to the clockwork spring so that the flexible connecting line 2 can automatically rebound after being stretched.

[0036] Among them, the connection structure 3 is provided with multiple insertion ports 303 for data cables to be inserted. The user can select a suitable card interface to be connected with the connection structure 3 according to the installation position of the main structure 1 and the orientation of the insertion port 303, thereby increasing the flexibility of the gateway and making the inserted data cable more beautiful and easy to plug, unplug and organize.

[0037] Furthermore, the opening direction of the first card interface 102 faces the height direction of the control box 101 , and the opening direction of the second card interface 112 faces the length direction of the control box 101 .

[0038] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the first card interface 102 is arranged on the upper surface of the second end of the control box 101 (i.e., the front end of the main structure), and the opening direction of the first card interface 102 is upward (i.e., the height direction of the control box 101). When the connecting structure 3 is inserted into the first card interface 102, it is equivalent to the connecting structure 3 being vertically inserted into the main structure 1; the second card interface 112 is arranged on the front surface of the second end of the control box 101, and the opening direction of the second card interface 112 is forward (i.e., the length direction of the control box 101). When the connecting structure 3 is inserted into the second card interface 112, it is equivalent to the connecting structure 3 being horizontally inserted into the main structure 1.

[0039] As an optional embodiment, the structure of the first card interface 102 and the second card interface 112 is an annular enclosure that can cooperate with the outer peripheral surface of the clamping block 302, and a first buckle 103 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the first card interface 102, and a second buckle 111 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the second card interface 112, and a card slot 306 that can cooperate with the first buckle 103 or the second buckle 111 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the clamping block 302.

[0040] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the enclosure of the first card interface 102 and the second card interface 112 can be a ring such as a rectangular ring or a circular ring. The first card interface 102 and the second card interface 112 have the same shape, and a plurality of clips are provided on the inner wall of the enclosure. The first clip 103 and the second clip 111 are arranged at the same position in the enclosure. A plurality of slots 306 are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the snap-in block 302. The positions of the slots 306 correspond to the positions of the first clip 103 and the second clip 111. The first clip 103 or the second clip 111 is snapped into the slots 306, which can increase the friction between the connecting structure 3 and the main structure 1, making the overall structure more stable after installation.

[0041] Furthermore, an opening 104 for accommodating the flexible connecting wire 2 is provided on the annular area surrounding the first card interface 102 and the second card interface 112 .

[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, the main structure 1 is provided with an opening 104 near the middle of the front end, that is, the annular surround of the first card interface 102 is located at the middle of the front end and the annular surround of the second card interface 112 is located at the connection between the middle of the upper end, so that when the connecting structure 3 is inserted into the first card interface 102, the flexible connecting line 2 can be accommodated in the opening 104, so that the flexible connecting line 2 will not be excessively bent and damaged, thereby improving the service life of the flexible connecting line 2.

[0043] In some embodiments, the multi-socket gateway further includes support plates 106 rotatably disposed on both sides of the control box 101 , and inner surfaces of the support plates 106 are in contact with side walls of the control box 101 .

[0044] like Figure 3 As shown, when the fixed structure is installed on a vertical wall and the main structure 1 is required to be placed in the horizontal direction, the support plate 106 is rotated and extended downward, and the support plate 106 can support the main structure 1, making the gateway more stable; or when the fixed structure is installed on a horizontal wall and the main structure is required to be placed in the vertical direction, the support plate 106 is rotated and extended horizontally, and the support plate 106 is supported on the vertical wall, making the gateway more stable.

[0045] Furthermore, a fixing plate 107 is hinged to the rear of the support plate 106 , and a plurality of second fixing holes are provided on the fixing plate 107 .

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, when the support plate 106 is used, the fixing plate 107 can be rotated to a horizontal position so that it is against the supporting plane, thereby increasing the contact area between the support plate 106 and the supporting plane and achieving a better supporting effect. In addition, a plurality of second fixing holes are provided on the fixing plate 107, and the fixing plate 107 can be fixedly installed on the supporting plane through the second fixing holes, thereby making the overall structure of the gateway more solid.

[0047] As an optional implementation, the multi-socket gateway further includes a damping turntable 105 disposed between the control box 101 and the support plate 106 .

[0048] like Figure 3 As shown, the support plate 106 can be rotatably mounted on the control box 101 by means of pin insertion or the like. In the present application, a damping turntable 105 is selected to connect the control box 101 and the support plate 106 through the damping turntable 105, which can make the rotation between the two smoother and the connection strength higher, thereby reducing the risk of fatigue damage.

[0049] In some embodiments, the fixing structure includes a mounting plate 110 and a hinge mechanism disposed on the mounting plate 110 , the hinge mechanism is connected to the first end of the control box 101 , and there are multiple first fixing holes 108 distributed on both sides of the hinge mechanism.

[0050] like Figure 3 As shown, the hinge mechanism includes a hinge seat arranged at the rear end of the control box 101, and a hinge block arranged in the middle position of the mounting plate 110 and capable of cooperating with the hinge seat. The two are hinged by a pin shaft, and the first fixing holes 108 are respectively located on both sides of the hinge block, which are used to fix the mounting plate 110 on the wall to be installed.

[0051] Furthermore, a plurality of legs 114 are provided at the bottom of the control box 101 .

[0052] like Figure 4 As shown, the legs 114 are rotatably mounted on the bottom of the control box 101 via the damping shaft 113. When the fixed structure is mounted on a vertical wall and the main structure 1 is required to be placed in a vertical direction, the legs 114 can be extended to support the wall; or when the fixed structure is mounted on a horizontal wall and the main structure is required to be placed in a horizontal direction, the legs 114 can be extended to support the horizontal wall.

[0053] In some embodiments, a button 304 and a light 305 are provided on the connection block 301 .

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, the button 304 can control the electrical switch of the connection structure 3 to power it on or off; the lighting lamp 305 can be used for lighting to facilitate plugging and unplugging of the data cable.

[0055] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment / method", "some embodiments / methods", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment / method or example are included in at least one embodiment / method or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / method or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments / methods or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments / methods or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments / methods or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0056] 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 defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0057] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above embodiments are merely intended to clearly illustrate the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other changes or modifications may be made based on the above disclosure, and such changes or modifications are still within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A multi-socket gateway, characterized in that: include: Fixed structure, main structure (1), flexible connecting line (2), connecting structure (3); The fixing structure is provided with a first fixing hole (108); The main structure (1) comprises a control box (101), a first end of the control box (101) being connected to the fixed structure (110), a second end of the control box (101) having a first card interface (102) and a second card interface (112), the first card interface (102) and the second card interface (112) having different opening directions, and the first end and the second end of the main structure (1) being arranged opposite to each other; The two ends of the flexible connecting line (2) are respectively connected to the main structure (1) and the connecting structure (3), and the flexible connecting line (2) is capable of telescopic sliding relative to the main structure (1); The connection structure (3) comprises a connection block (301) and a clamping block (302) arranged at a first end of the connection block (301); the clamping block (302) can be clamped with the first card interface (102) or the second card interface (112).

2. A multi-socket gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening direction of the first card interface (102) faces the height direction of the control box (101), and the opening direction of the second card interface (112) faces the length direction of the control box (101).

3. The multi-socket gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The structures of the first card interface (102) and the second card interface (112) are annular enclosures that can cooperate with the outer peripheral surface of the clamping block (302); a first clamping buckle (103) is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the first card interface (102); a second clamping buckle (111) is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the second card interface (112); and a clamping slot (306) that can cooperate with the first clamping buckle (103) or the second clamping buckle (111) is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the clamping block (302).

4. A multi-socket gateway according to claim 3, characterized in that: An opening (104) capable of accommodating the flexible connecting line (2) is provided on the annular enclosure of the first card interface (102) and the second card interface (112).

5. The multi-socket gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes support plates (106) rotatably arranged on both sides of the control box (101), and the inner surfaces of the support plates (106) are in contact with the side walls of the control box (101).

6. The multi-socket gateway according to claim 5, characterized in that: The tail of the support plate (106) is hingedly connected to a fixing plate (107), and the fixing plate (107) is provided with a plurality of second fixing holes.

7. The multi-socket gateway according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a damping rotary disc (105) arranged between the control box (101) and the support plate (106).

8. The multi-socket gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing structure comprises a mounting plate (110) and a hinge mechanism arranged on the mounting plate (110), the hinge mechanism being connected to a first end of the control box (101), and the number of the first fixing holes (108) being multiple and distributed on both sides of the hinge mechanism.

9. The multi-socket gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the control box (101) is provided with a plurality of supporting legs (114).

10. The multi-socket gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting block (301) is provided with a button (304) and an illumination lamp (305).