Double-row belt rear output case based on VPX framework

Abstract

The utility model discloses a double-row belt rear output case based on a VPX framework, which belongs to the technical field of electronic product cases and comprises a case body and a VPX butt joint assembly. The box body comprises accommodating spaces, the inner wall surface in each accommodating space is provided with a slot interface, and each accommodating space comprises a mounting surface which is not provided with a slot interface; the VPX butt joint assembly comprises back plates and supporting plates, the supporting plates and the back plates are fixedly mounted on the mounting surface, and the back plates are fixedly connected with the supporting plates; a plurality of VPX butt joint slots are formed in the two end faces of each back plate, and supporting sub-slots are formed in each supporting plate. The utility model provides a double-row belt rear output case based on a VPX framework, which can conveniently realize the insertion connection of an input cable and an output cable on the case, can facilitate the assembly processing of the case while improving the space utilization rate of the case, has higher modularization and generalization degrees, and is convenient to maintain and replace.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of electronic product chassis, and in particular relates to a double-row chassis with rear output based on a VPX architecture. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of society and economy, the application of electronic equipment has become more extensive in all walks of life. At the same time, the performance and corresponding requirements of electronic equipment in various fields are becoming increasingly higher. High-reliability electronic equipment is widely used in fields such as civil and scientific research. Universalization, serialization, and combination are the key trends in the development of the optoelectronics industry in countries around the world.

[0003] Versatile Protocol Switch (VPX) is a new-generation high-speed serial bus standard proposed by VITA based on its VMEbus parallel bus technology. Compared with traditional VMEbus technology, VPX has more pins and more I / Os, providing more powerful connection and data transmission capabilities for various applications. Therefore, VPX technology is widely used in various optoelectronics-related fields.

[0004] The chassis based on the VPX architecture in the related art is usually a single-row structure without rear output. For application environments such as large electronic equipment, the chassis based on the VPX architecture in the related art is usually unable to realize the lead-out arrangement of cables, and there is also the problem of low space utilization. Utility Model Content

[0005] In response to one or more of the above-mentioned defects or improvement needs in the prior art, the present invention provides a dual-row chassis with rear output based on the VPX architecture, which can conveniently connect input cables and output cables on the chassis, and can also facilitate the assembly and processing of the chassis while improving the utilization rate of the chassis space. It has a high degree of modularity and universality, and is easy to repair and replace.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a dual-row chassis with rear output based on the VPX architecture, comprising:

[0007] A box body, the box body comprising at least one accommodating space, at least one inner wall surface of each accommodating space being provided with at least one slot interface, and each accommodating space comprising at least one mounting surface not provided with the slot interface;

[0008] VPX docking assembly, the VPX docking assembly includes at least one backplane and at least one support plate, each support plate and each backplane is fixedly mounted on the mounting surface, and each backplane is fixedly connected to at least one support plate; a number of VPX docking slots are provided on both end surfaces of each backplane, and each support plate is provided with at least one support sub-slot.

[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the box body is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and the box body includes a top plate and a bottom plate that are relatively spaced apart, and a surrounding plate surrounding the top plate and the bottom plate.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the enclosure includes a first side panel and a second side panel that are arranged opposite to each other, the first side panel and the second side panel are respectively perpendicular to the back panel, and the first side panel and the second side panel are both parallel to the support panel.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of output module slots and a plurality of 3U module sub-slots are provided on the first side panel, and the output module slots and the 3U module sub-slots are distributed on both sides of the back panel.

[0012] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of output module slots and a plurality of 3U module sub-slots are provided on the second side panel, and the output module slots and the 3U module sub-slots are distributed on both sides of the back panel.

[0013] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a supporting sub-slot is provided on the supporting plate, and the supporting sub-slot and the 3U module sub-slot constitute a 3U module slot.

[0014] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the supporting sub-slot is a Vita standard slot.

[0015] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, at least one guide pin is provided on the backplane corresponding to each of the VPX docking slots.

[0016] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the enclosure includes a third side panel and a fourth side panel that are relatively parallel to each other, the third side panel and the fourth side panel are respectively perpendicular to the support panel, and the third side panel and the fourth side panel are both parallel to the back panel.

[0017] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, at least one heat dissipation groove is provided on the outer wall surface of the top plate facing away from the accommodating space.

[0018] In general, the above technical solutions conceived by the present invention have the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0019] (1) The utility model is a dual-row rear output chassis based on the VPX architecture, which includes a chassis body and a VPX docking assembly. The chassis body includes a storage space, and a slot interface is provided on the inner wall surface of each storage space, and each storage space includes a mounting surface without a slot interface; the VPX docking assembly includes a backplane and a support plate, and each support plate and each backplane are fixedly mounted on the mounting surface, and each backplane is fixedly connected to the support plate; a number of VPX docking slots are provided on both end surfaces of each backplane, and each support plate is provided with a supporting sub-slot. The dual-row rear output chassis can conveniently connect input cables and output cables to the chassis, and can also facilitate the assembly and processing of the chassis while improving the utilization rate of the chassis space. It has a high degree of modularity and universality, and is easy to repair and replace.

[0020] (2) The dual-row rear-output chassis based on the VPX architecture of the present invention has guide pins corresponding to the VPX docking slots on the back panel, allowing users to easily and accurately insert the plug into the corresponding VPX docking slot. At the same time, the sealing structure provided at the connection between the various panels of the chassis effectively improves the sealing performance of the chassis. In addition, the heat dissipation effect of the entire chassis is further improved by combining the heat dissipation slots provided on the various panels of the chassis, ensuring that all hardware inside the chassis can have a relatively stable operating environment.

[0021] (3) The dual-row chassis with rear output based on the VPX architecture of the present invention has a simple structure, high space utilization, and is easy to maintain. It forms an interface system on both sides of the backplane by opening a storage space inside the chassis and setting a number of backplanes and support plates in the storage space, and combining a number of VPX docking slots set on both sides of the backplane, which facilitates the installation of hardware in the chassis. At the same time, by setting a number of 3U module sub-slots and output module slots on the first side panel and the second side panel of the chassis respectively, and combining a number of support sub-slots set on both sides of the support frame, an output module system and a 3U module slot are formed on both sides of the backplane, thereby significantly increasing the number of interfaces in the chassis, ensuring that modular hardware devices can be accurately installed in the chassis, and then effectively improving the applicability of module installation in the chassis, with good promotion prospects and application value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of a double-row chassis with rear output based on the VPX architecture in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a double-row chassis with rear output based on the VPX architecture in an embodiment of the present invention, parallel to the support plate;

[0024] Figure 3This is a cross-sectional view of a dual-row chassis with rear outputs based on the VPX architecture, parallel to the backplane, in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the overall structure of a double-row chassis with rear output based on the VPX architecture in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] In all the drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same technical features, specifically:

[0027] 1. Top panel; 2. First side panel; 3. Second side panel; 4. Third side panel; 5. Fourth side panel; 6. Bottom panel; 7. Back panel; 8. Support panel; 9. Positioning pins; 10. Support sub-slot; 11. 3U module sub-slot; 12. Output module slot; 13. VPX docking slot; 14. Guide pins; 15. Opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only intended to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present invention described below may be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0033] Example:

[0034] See also Figures 1 to 4 The dual-row chassis with rear output based on the VPX architecture in the preferred embodiment of the present invention can conveniently connect the input cables and output cables on the chassis, and can also facilitate the assembly and processing of the chassis while improving the utilization rate of the chassis space. It has a high degree of modularity and universality, and is easy to repair and replace.

[0035] Specifically, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, a dual-row, rear-output chassis based on the VPX architecture includes a chassis body and a VPX docking assembly. The chassis body includes at least one storage space, and at least one inner wall surface within each storage space is provided with at least one slot interface. Each storage space also includes at least one mounting surface with a slot interface for mounting other devices. The VPX docking assembly includes at least one backplane 7 and at least one support plate 8, each of which is fixedly mounted on the mounting surface. At least one support plate 8 is fixedly attached to each backplane 7. Preferably, the backplane 7 is perpendicular to the support plate 8, thereby ensuring stable mounting on the mounting surface. Furthermore, a plurality of VPX docking slots 13 are provided on both end surfaces of each backplane 7, and at least one support sub-slot 10 is provided on each support plate 8. These facilitate the installation of modular hardware within the chassis and the connection of input and output cables to the chassis, thereby significantly improving the utilization of the chassis' internal space and facilitating chassis maintenance and replacement.

[0036] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, the box body is a rectangular structure, and the box body includes a top plate 1 and a bottom plate 6 that are relatively spaced apart. At the same time, in order to form a rectangular box body, a U-shaped enclosure is also provided around the top plate 1 and the bottom plate 6, thereby forming a complete rectangular box body to facilitate carrying modular electronic devices.

[0037] Further preferably, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, the enclosure includes a first side panel 2 and a second side panel 3 that are oppositely arranged. At the same time, the first side panel 2 and the second side panel 3 are respectively perpendicular to the back panel 7, and the first side panel 2 and the second side panel 3 are both parallel to the support plate 8.

[0038] In more detail, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, the enclosure further includes a third side panel 4 and a fourth side panel 5 that are arranged relatively parallel to each other. At the same time, the third side panel 4 and the fourth side panel 5 both extend in a direction perpendicular to the support panel 8, and the third side panel 4 and the fourth side panel 5 are both parallel to the back panel 7. Preferably, in order to form a U-shaped frame, both ends of the third side panel 4 and the fourth side panel 5 are respectively perpendicularly connected to the two ends of the first side panel 2 and the second side panel 3, thereby forming a U-shaped frame structure.

[0039] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, since the first side panel 2 is vertically connected to the back panel 7, the back panel 7 divides the first side panel 2 into two areas, and a number of output module slots 12 and a number of 3U module sub-slots 11 are respectively provided in the two areas on the first side panel 2, so as to cooperate with the VPX docking slots 13 provided on both sides of the back panel 7 and the support sub-slots 10 provided on the support panel 8, thereby forming an installation interface system adapted to the hardware equipment in the chassis.

[0040] Further preferably, in the preferred embodiment of the present application, the second side panel 3 is also vertically connected to the back panel 7. Accordingly, the back panel 7 also divides the second side panel 3 into two areas. At the same time, a number of output module slots 12 and a number of 3U module sub-slots 11 are respectively provided in the two areas on the second side panel 3 to facilitate cooperation with the VPX docking slots 13 provided on both sides of the back panel 7 and the support sub-slots 10 provided on the support plate 8, thereby forming an installation interface system adapted to the hardware equipment in the chassis.

[0041] In more detail, in another preferred embodiment of the present application, the first side panel 2 and the second side panel 3 are divided into two areas by the back panel 7. At the same time, in the two areas divided by the first side panel 2 and the second side panel 3, a number of output module slots 12 and a number of 3U module sub-slots 11 are respectively provided. At the same time, the number of output module slots 12 on the first side panel 2 and the second side panel 3 are all provided on the same side of the back panel 7. Correspondingly, the number of 3U module sub-slots 11 on the first side panel 2 and the second side panel 3 are all provided on the other side of the back panel 7. Combined with the VPX docking slot 13 provided on the back panel 7 and the number of output module slots 12 respectively provided on the first side panel 2 and the second side panel 3 on one side of the back panel 7, a complete rear output system of the chassis is formed. At the same time, in conjunction with the number of support sub-slots 10 provided on the support frame and the number of 3U module sub-slots 11 respectively provided on the first side panel 2 and the second side panel 3 on the other side of the back panel 7, a 3U module slot is formed, providing a sufficient installation interface system for hardware installation in the chassis.

[0042] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, the plurality of 3U module sub-slots 11 and the plurality of output module slots 12 on the first side panel 2 are arranged in an array on the side wall of the first side panel 2 facing the storage space. Preferably, the plurality of 3U module sub-slots 11 and the plurality of output module slots 12 are arranged in multiple columns on the first side panel 2.

[0043] Further preferably, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, the plurality of 3U module sub-slots 11 and the plurality of output module slots 12 on the second side panel 3 are arranged in an array on the side wall of the first side panel 2 facing the storage space. Preferably, the plurality of 3U module sub-slots 11 and the plurality of output module slots 12 are arranged in multiple columns on the first side panel 2.

[0044] More specifically, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, a plurality of support sub-slots 10 are arranged in an array on both side walls of the support plate 8. Preferably, each support sub-slot 10 is a Vita standard slot. Further preferably, the plurality of 3U module sub-slots 11 provided on the first side plate 2 and the second side plate 3 are also Vita standard slots.

[0045] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, a plurality of VPX docking slots 13 are arranged in an array on the backplane 7 . Preferably, two rows of VPX docking slots 13 are provided on a single side of the backplane 7 .

[0046] Further preferably, in the preferred embodiment of the present application, at least one guide pin 14 is provided on at least one side of each VPX docking slot 13 on the backplane 7 to facilitate quick connection between the hardware plug and the VPX docking slot 13.

[0047] In more detail, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, at least one opening 15 is provided on the third side panel 4 , and each opening 15 passes through the body of the third side panel 4 for leading out interfaces after hardware installation.

[0048] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, a sealing structure is provided between the six plate connection positions of the box body to improve the sealing performance of the entire box body. Preferably, the first side panel 2, the second side panel 3, and the top panel 1 and the bottom panel 6 are sealed with sealing strips respectively. Further preferably, a sealing ring is provided on the support plate 8 to simultaneously achieve sealing with the top panel 1 and the bottom panel 6. Further preferably, a sealing gasket is used to seal the third side panel 4 and the fourth side panel 5 with the adjacent panels. Further preferably, each panel body is connected by standard fasteners to form a complete chassis structure. Further preferably, at least one locating pin 9 is provided at the splicing position of two adjacent panels to ensure that the positions of the various slots provided on the first side panel 2 and the second side panel 3 are accurate.

[0049] Further preferably, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, at least one heat dissipation slot is provided on the outer wall of the top plate 1 facing away from the storage space. Preferably, at least one heat dissipation slot is also provided on the first side plate 2, the second side plate 3, and the bottom plate 6. Further preferably, the heat dissipation slot is a rectangular parallelepiped slot.

[0050] The dual-row chassis with rear output based on the VPX architecture of the present invention has a simple structure, high space utilization, and is easy to maintain. By providing a storage space within the chassis and providing a plurality of backplanes 7 and support plates 8 disposed in the storage space, combined with a plurality of VPX docking slots 13 disposed on both sides of the backplane 7, an interface system is formed on both sides of the backplane 7, facilitating the installation of hardware within the chassis. At the same time, by providing a plurality of 3U module sub-slots 11 and output module slots 12, respectively disposed on the first side panel 2 and the second side panel 3 of the chassis, combined with a plurality of support sub-slots 10 disposed on both sides of the support frame, an output module system and 3U module slots are formed, respectively, on both sides of the backplane 7. This significantly increases the number of interfaces within the chassis, ensures that modular hardware devices can be accurately installed within the chassis, and effectively improves the applicability of module installation within the chassis, thus having good promotion prospects and application value.

[0051] It will be easily understood by those skilled in the art that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dual-row chassis with rear output based on VPX architecture, characterized in that: include: A box body, the box body comprising at least one accommodating space, at least one inner wall surface of each accommodating space being provided with at least one slot interface, and each accommodating space comprising at least one mounting surface not provided with the slot interface; VPX docking assembly, the VPX docking assembly includes at least one backplane and at least one support plate, each support plate and each backplane is fixedly mounted on the mounting surface, and each backplane is fixedly connected to at least one support plate; a number of VPX docking slots are provided on both end surfaces of each backplane, and each support plate is provided with at least one support sub-slot.

2. The dual-row chassis with rear output based on VPX architecture according to claim 1, wherein: The box body is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and includes a top plate and a bottom plate that are relatively spaced apart, and a surrounding plate surrounding the top plate and the bottom plate.

3. The dual-row chassis with rear output based on VPX architecture according to claim 2, wherein: The enclosure includes a first side plate and a second side plate that are oppositely arranged. The first side plate and the second side plate are respectively perpendicular to the back plate, and the first side plate and the second side plate are both parallel to the support plate.

4. The dual-row chassis with rear output based on VPX architecture according to claim 3, wherein: The first side panel is provided with a plurality of output module slots and a plurality of 3U module sub-slots, and the output module slots and the 3U module sub-slots are distributed on both sides of the back panel.

5. The dual-row chassis with rear output based on VPX architecture according to claim 3, wherein: The second side panel is provided with a plurality of output module slots and a plurality of 3U module sub-slots, and the output module slots and the 3U module sub-slots are distributed on both sides of the back panel.

6. The dual-row chassis with rear output based on VPX architecture according to claim 4 or 5, wherein: The support plate is provided with a support sub-slot, and the support sub-slot and the 3U module sub-slot form a 3U module slot.

7. The dual-row chassis with rear output based on VPX architecture according to claim 6, wherein: The supporting sub-slot is a Vita standard slot.

8. The dual-row chassis with rear output based on VPX architecture according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: At least one guide pin is provided on the backplane corresponding to each of the VPX docking slots.

9. The dual-row chassis with rear output based on VPX architecture according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein: The enclosure includes a third side plate and a fourth side plate that are relatively parallel to each other. The third side plate and the fourth side plate both extend in a direction perpendicular to the support plate, and the third side plate and the fourth side plate both are parallel to the back plate.

10. The dual-row chassis with rear output based on VPX architecture according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein: At least one heat dissipation groove is formed on the outer wall surface of the top plate facing away from the accommodating space.

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