Outdoor network cabinet and outdoor base station

By introducing thermostat-controlled retractable curtains and ventilation components into outdoor network cabinets, combined with a rain shield design, the rain protection and heat dissipation issues of outdoor cabinets in extreme weather conditions are resolved, ensuring equipment safety and efficient heat dissipation, and ensuring the normal use of base stations.

CN223402722UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30CHINA MOBILE GROUP SICHUAN +1
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Application Number
CN202422487786.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-15
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-15

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Technical Problem

Existing outdoor network cabinets are not sufficiently rainproof in extreme weather conditions, threatening the safe operation of electrical equipment. In addition, the heat dissipation effect is poor, shortening the life of the equipment.

Method used

An outdoor network cabinet was designed. A thermostat was used to control the retraction and extension of the retractable curtain. Combined with ventilation elements and rain shields, effective ventilation and exhaust channels were formed to prevent rainwater from entering while improving heat dissipation efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents rainwater from intruding in extreme weather conditions, ensuring safe operation of the equipment. It also improves temperature control speed by optimizing the ventilation system, preventing equipment damage, and improving safety and lifespan.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides an outdoor network cabinet and an outdoor base station. The outdoor network cabinet comprises a box body, a supporting plate, a rolling check curtain, a driving system, a temperature controller and a drainage ventilation piece. The supporting plate is arranged in the box body so that the box body can be divided into a plurality of electric appliance installation positions, a ventilation opening is formed in the side portion of the box body, an air outlet is formed in the top of the box body, and the rolling check curtain blocks the ventilation opening. The driving system is electrically connected with the temperature controller and drives the rolling check curtain to be rolled and unrolled. The ventilation opening, the box body and the air outlet are communicated through the drainage ventilation piece to form a ventilation channel, the winding check curtain can be controlled to be wound and unwound through the temperature controller, then the problems in the box body can be adjusted and controlled according to the weather temperature, and the temperature control speed in the box body is increased. Therefore, the outdoor network cabinet provided by the embodiment of the utility model has the advantage of good use safety.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of communications, in particular to an outdoor network cabinet and an outdoor base station. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid construction of 5G networks, indoor base stations are growing in size. Base station cabinets are used to store baseband processing units, radio frequency control units, and their associated components. They protect the stored equipment and provide a certain degree of camouflage and aesthetic appeal. They also neatly arrange the cabinet components to enhance their integration. During operation, the computers and / or related control components stored within base station cabinets generate heat.

[0003] In the related art, most outdoor network cabinets currently use vents for ventilation and heat dissipation. However, this will reduce the rain protection ability. Once severe weather such as strong winds and heavy rain occurs, rainwater will flow into the equipment room through the vents, seriously endangering the safe operation of electrical equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to solve, at least to a certain extent, one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, an embodiment of the present invention provides an outdoor network cabinet. The outdoor network cabinet has the advantage of good safety in use.

[0005] An embodiment of the present utility model further provides an outdoor base station.

[0006] An outdoor network cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing, a support plate, a retractable curtain, a drive system, a thermostat, and a ventilation and drainage component. The support plate is disposed within the housing to divide the housing into multiple electrical installation locations. The housing has ventilation openings on its sides and an exhaust opening on its top, with the retractable curtain blocking the ventilation openings. The drive system is electrically connected to the thermostat and drives the retractable curtain to retract. The ventilation openings, the housing, and the exhaust opening are connected via the ventilation and drainage component to form a ventilation channel.

[0007] The outdoor network cabinet of this embodiment uses a thermostat to control the retraction and extension of the roll-up curtain, thereby helping to regulate the cabinet's internal temperature according to the weather and reducing the energy consumption of electrical components. Furthermore, the provided ventilation element accelerates airflow within the ventilation duct, improving the temperature control speed within the cabinet. This helps prevent component damage or dormancy in high temperatures and ensures the normal operation of the base station in extreme weather.

[0008] In addition, in rainy weather, a retractable curtain can be provided to prevent rain from entering the cabinet from the side and damaging the electrical components. Therefore, the outdoor network cabinet has the advantage of high safety in use.

[0009] The outdoor network cabinet of the embodiment of the utility model has the advantage of good safety in use.

[0010] In some embodiments, the outdoor network cabinet also includes a rain shield and an exhaust fan arranged on the top of the box body, the rain shield and the outer wall surface of the top of the box body form an exhaust channel, the exhaust fan is arranged in the exhaust channel and corresponds to the exhaust port to prevent rainwater from entering the interior of the box body from the top of the box body, and the ventilation channel is connected to the exhaust channel to form a natural wind channel.

[0011] In some embodiments, the rain shield includes a conical box plate and a rain shield edge extending downward from the top of the conical box plate. The conical box plate is arranged on the top of the box body, and there is a gap between the lower edge of the rain shield edge and the top of the box body to form an air duct opening.

[0012] In some embodiments, the box body includes an inner shell and an outer shell and the gap between the inner shell and the outer shell forms an insulating cavity, the rolling curtain is arranged between the inner shell and the outer shell, and the box body has a drain outlet at the bottom between the inner shell and the outer shell to drain rainwater blocked by the rolling curtain.

[0013] In some embodiments, the roll-up curtain is in the form of a Venetian blind structure, the drive system includes a motor and a rope winder, the motor is connected to one end of the rope winder, and the blades of the roll-up curtain are composed of multiple aluminum sheets, wood sheets or PVC sheets connected by the rope winder.

[0014] In some embodiments, the outdoor network cabinet also includes a bevel gear transmission assembly and an induced draft fan arranged on the bevel gear transmission assembly. The ventilation port is arranged on both sides of the width direction of the box body. The bevel gear transmission assembly includes a bevel gear, a first gear and a second gear. The bevel gear is meshed with each of the first gear and the second gear. The output shaft of the first gear and the output shaft of the second gear are both arranged perpendicular to the output shaft of the bevel gear, and the induced draft fan is arranged on the output shafts of the first gear and the second gear.

[0015] In some embodiments, there are multiple pallets, and the multiple pallets are arranged in the box body at intervals along the height direction of the box body, and each of the pallets has ventilation holes, and the ventilation holes on adjacent pallets are staggered.

[0016] In some embodiments, the box body has multiple mating grooves on both sides in its width direction, and multiple pallets are slidably fitted in the mating grooves. The number of the mating grooves is greater than or equal to the number of the pallets to achieve the replacement of the pallets.

[0017] In some embodiments, the support plate is provided with a plurality of partition plates to accommodate and position different electrical components.

[0018] The outdoor base station of the embodiment of the present invention includes a base station body and an outdoor network cabinet according to any one of the above-mentioned methods. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of an outdoor network cabinet according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a side view of an outdoor network cabinet according to an embodiment of the present utility model, with the roll-up curtain in an unfolded state.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a side view of an outdoor network cabinet according to an embodiment of the present utility model, wherein the retractable curtain is in a retracted state.

[0022] Figure 4 This is an internal layout diagram of a base station according to an embodiment of the present invention, where arrows indicate the direction of wind flow.

[0023] Reference numerals:

[0024] Outdoor network cabinet 100;

[0025] Box body 1; vent 11; exhaust vent 12; inner shell 13; outer shell 14; drain outlet 15;

[0026] Pallet 2;

[0027] Rolling curtain 3;

[0028] Drainage and ventilation components 4;

[0029] Rain shield 5; Conical box plate 51; Rain shield edge 52;

[0030] Exhaust fan 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to be used to explain the present invention, but should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0032] Reference below Figures 1-4 The outdoor network cabinet 100 and the outdoor base station according to the embodiment of the present invention are described.

[0033] The outdoor network cabinet 100 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1, a support plate 2, a retractable curtain 3, a drive system, a thermostat, and a ventilation and drainage component 4. The support plate 2 is positioned within the housing 1 to divide the housing 1 into multiple electrical installation locations. The housing 1 has ventilation openings 11 on its sides and an exhaust opening 12 on its top, with the retractable curtain 3 blocking the ventilation openings 11. The drive system is electrically connected to the thermostat and drives the retractable curtain 3. The ventilation openings 11, the housing 1, and the exhaust opening 12 are connected via the ventilation and drainage component 4 to form a ventilation channel.

[0034] The outdoor network cabinet 100 of the present invention utilizes a thermostat to control the retraction and extension of the retractable curtain 3, thereby helping to regulate the temperature within the cabinet 1 according to the weather and reducing the energy consumption of electrical components. Furthermore, the provided ventilation member 4 accelerates airflow within the ventilation duct, improving the temperature control speed within the cabinet 1. This helps prevent component damage or hibernation in high temperatures, ensuring the normal operation of the base station in extreme weather.

[0035] In addition, in rainy weather, the retractable curtain 3 can be provided to prevent rainwater from entering the box body 1 from the side and damaging the electrical components. Therefore, the outdoor network cabinet 100 has the advantage of high safety in use.

[0036] The outdoor network cabinet 100 of the embodiment of the present invention has the advantage of good safety in use.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the outdoor network cabinet 100 of the embodiment of the present invention also includes a rain shield 5 and an exhaust fan 6 arranged on the top of the box body 1. The rain shield 5 and the outer wall surface of the top of the box body 1 form an exhaust channel. The exhaust fan 6 is arranged in the exhaust channel and corresponds to the exhaust port 12 to prevent rainwater from entering the interior of the box body 1 from the top. The ventilation channel is connected to the exhaust channel to form a natural wind channel.

[0038] The outdoor network cabinet 100 of the present invention utilizes a rain shield 5 and exhaust fan 6 on the top of the cabinet 1 to further enhance airflow within the ventilation duct, further improving the temperature control speed within the cabinet 1. This further prevents component damage or hibernation in high-temperature weather, further ensuring normal operation of the base station in extreme weather conditions.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the rain shield 5 includes a conical box plate 51 and a rain shield edge 52 extending downward from the top of the conical box plate 51. The conical box plate 51 is arranged on the top of the box body 1, and there is a gap between the lower edge of the rain shield edge 52 and the top of the box body 1 to form an air duct opening.

[0040] The outdoor network cabinet 100 of this embodiment of the present invention divides the rain shield 5 into a conical panel 51 and a rain shield edge 52 extending downward from the top of the conical panel 51. The rain shield edge 52 prevents rainwater from entering the interior of the cabinet 1 from the top. Furthermore, water ingress into the cabinet 1 during rainy or snowy weather is further avoided, thereby further improving the safety of the outdoor network cabinet 100.

[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the box body 1 includes an inner shell 13 and an outer shell 14, and the gap between the inner shell 13 and the outer shell 14 forms an insulating cavity, the rolling curtain 3 is arranged between the inner shell 13 and the outer shell 14, and the box body 1 has a drain outlet 15 at the bottom between the inner shell 13 and the outer shell 14 to drain rainwater blocked on the rolling curtain 3.

[0042] The outdoor network cabinet 100 of this embodiment of the present invention forms an insulating cavity in the gap between the inner shell 13 and the outer shell 14, which helps to insulate the cabinet 1 in winter and contributes to overall energy conservation in the base station. Furthermore, the retractable curtain 3 is disposed between the inner shell 13 and the outer shell 14. The cabinet 1 has a drain 15 at the bottom between the inner shell 13 and the outer shell 14 to drain rainwater that falls on the retractable curtain 3. Rainwater that falls on the retractable curtain 3 can be drained through the drain 15, thereby preventing rainwater from accumulating within the cabinet 1. This further enhances the safety of the outdoor network cabinet 100.

[0043] Furthermore, a heat insulation layer may be provided in the heat insulation cavity.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the rolling curtain 3 is a blind structure, and the driving system includes a motor and a rope winder. The motor is connected to one end of the rope winder, and the fan blades of the rolling curtain 3 are connected by multiple aluminum sheets, wood sheets or PVC sheets through the rope winder.

[0045] The outdoor network cabinet 100 of the embodiment of the present invention has the advantages of simple structure and low cost by making the retractable curtain 3 into a blind structure, and the driving system includes a motor and a rope winder. The motor is connected to one end of the rope winder.

[0046] The outdoor network cabinet 100 of the embodiment of the present invention also includes a bevel gear transmission assembly and an induced draft fan arranged on the bevel gear transmission assembly. The ventilation openings 11 are arranged on both sides of the width direction of the box body 1. The bevel gear transmission assembly includes a bevel gear, a first gear and a second gear. The bevel gear is meshed with each of the first gear and the second gear. The output shaft of the first gear and the output shaft of the second gear are both arranged perpendicular to the output shaft of the bevel gear, and the induced draft fan is arranged on the output shafts of the first gear and the second gear.

[0047] The outdoor network cabinet 100 of the embodiment of the present invention has a bevel gear transmission assembly including a bevel gear, a first gear and a second gear, and the ventilation openings 11 are arranged on both sides of the width direction of the box body 1. As a result, fresh air can be introduced into the box body 1 at the same time through the ventilation openings 11 and the induced draft fan on both sides of the box body 1, thereby further improving the temperature control speed in the box body 1.

[0048] In addition, the bevel gear transmission assembly includes a bevel gear, a first gear and a second gear. The output shaft of the first gear and the output shaft of the second gear are both arranged perpendicular to the output shaft of the bevel gear, which has the advantage of good transmission performance.

[0049] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, there are multiple pallets 2, and the multiple pallets 2 are spaced apart in the height direction of the box body 1 to form multiple electrical appliance installation positions, and each pallet 2 has ventilation holes, and the ventilation holes on adjacent pallets 2 are staggered.

[0050] The outdoor network cabinet 100 of the present embodiment utilizes multiple support plates 2 spaced apart along the height of the cabinet 1, thereby further improving space utilization within the cabinet 1. Furthermore, the staggered placement of ventilation holes on adjacent support plates 2 increases airflow within the cabinet 1, helping to avoid dead zones in air circulation.

[0051] The box body 1 has multiple matching grooves on both sides in the width direction of the box body 1, and multiple pallets 2 are slidably matched in the matching grooves. The number of matching grooves is greater than or equal to the number of pallets 2 so as to realize the replacement of the pallets 2.

[0052] The outdoor network cabinet 100 of the present invention can realize the replacement of the pallets 2 by coordinating the number of the slide slots to be greater than or equal to the number of the pallets 2. Therefore, the corresponding position of the pallets 2 can be adjusted according to the size of the processor, thereby improving the applicability of the outdoor network cabinet 100.

[0053] The tray 2 is equipped with multiple partitions to accommodate and position various electrical components. For example, electrical components such as a power supply unit, a baseband processing unit, a radio frequency control unit, and an optical fiber unit are correspondingly mounted in the areas of the tray 2 where mounting space is available. As a result, the outdoor network cabinet 100 of this embodiment offers the advantage of convenient maintenance.

[0054] The outdoor base station of the embodiment of the present invention includes a base station body and an outdoor network cabinet 100 according to any one of the above items.

[0055] The outdoor base station of the embodiment of the utility model has the advantage of good safety in use.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0059] 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.

[0060] In the present invention, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean 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 invention. 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 any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. 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 without contradiction.

[0061] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An outdoor network cabinet, characterized in that: include: A box body, a support plate and a rolling curtain, wherein the support plate is arranged in the box body so as to divide the box body into a plurality of electrical appliance installation positions, a ventilation opening is provided on the side of the box body and an exhaust opening is provided on the top of the box body, and the rolling curtain is blocked on the ventilation opening; A drive system and a temperature controller, wherein the drive system is electrically connected to the temperature controller and drives the winding and unwinding of the rolling curtain; A flow-guiding ventilation member is provided, wherein the vent, the box body and the exhaust port are connected through the flow-guiding ventilation member to form a ventilation channel.

2. The outdoor network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a rain shield and an exhaust fan arranged on the top of the box body, the rain shield and the outer wall surface of the top end of the box body form an exhaust channel, the exhaust fan is arranged in the exhaust channel and corresponds to the exhaust port to prevent rainwater from entering the inside of the box body from the top of the box body, and the ventilation channel is connected to the exhaust channel to form a natural wind duct.

3. The outdoor network cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rain shield includes a conical box plate and a rain shield edge extending downward from the top of the conical box plate. The conical box plate is arranged on the top of the box body. There is a gap between the lower edge of the rain shield edge and the top of the box body to form an air duct opening.

4. The outdoor network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body includes an inner shell and an outer shell, and the gap between the inner shell and the outer shell forms an insulating cavity. The rolling curtain is arranged between the inner shell and the outer shell, and the box body has a drainage outlet at the bottom between the inner shell and the outer shell to drain rainwater blocked by the rolling curtain.

5. The outdoor network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rolling curtain is in the form of a Venetian blind structure, and the driving system includes a motor and a rope winder. The motor is connected to one end of the rope winder, and the blades of the rolling curtain are connected by multiple aluminum sheets, wood sheets or PVC sheets through the rope winder.

6. The outdoor network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a bevel gear transmission assembly and an induced draft fan arranged on the bevel gear transmission assembly. The vents are arranged on both sides of the width direction of the box body. The bevel gear transmission assembly includes a bevel gear, a first gear and a second gear. The bevel gear is meshed with each of the first gear and the second gear. The output shaft of the first gear and the output shaft of the second gear are both arranged perpendicular to the output shaft of the bevel gear. The induced draft fan is arranged on the output shafts of the first gear and the second gear.

7. The outdoor network cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are a plurality of support plates, which are arranged in the box body at intervals along the height direction of the box body, and each of the support plates has a ventilation hole, and the ventilation holes on adjacent support plates are staggered.

8. The outdoor network cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The box body has a plurality of matching slots on both sides in the width direction, and the plurality of pallets are slidably fitted in the matching slots. The number of the matching slots is greater than or equal to the number of the pallets so as to realize the replacement of the pallets.

9. The outdoor network cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The support plate is provided with a plurality of partition plates for accommodating and positioning different electrical components.

10. An outdoor base station, characterized in that: It comprises a base station body and an outdoor network cabinet according to any one of claims 1-9.