Circuit board vertical supporting structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a vertical supporting structure for a circuit board, which comprises a case shell, a main circuit board, a vertical circuit board and a limiting block, and is arranged in the case shell through the main circuit board; one end of the vertical circuit board is inserted into the main circuit board, and the vertical circuit board and the main circuit board are vertically arranged; the limiting block is installed on the case shell and clamps and fixes the other end of the vertical circuit board. Due to the fact that the limiting block is arranged above the vertical circuit board, the two ends of the vertical circuit board can be relatively fixed in cooperation with the insertion connection mode of the lower portion of the vertical circuit board, and the vertical circuit board does not move forwards, backwards, upwards and downwards and does not incline leftwards and rightwards due to the limitation of the limiting block.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of circuit board installation structures, in particular to a vertical supporting structure for a circuit board. Background Art

[0002] In electronic devices such as routers and switches, the chassis may contain other circuit boards in addition to the main circuit board. These other circuit boards may also need to be connected to the main circuit board via connectors to enable signal communication, etc. To fully utilize the space in the chassis, the prior art involves plugging these other circuit boards onto the top of the main circuit board. However, since the vertical PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is secured solely by plug-ins, this structure suffers from tilting and instability, leading to poor fit between router and switch panels, and failure during drop tests due to the instability of the vertical PCB. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent. To this end, one purpose of the present invention is to provide a vertical support structure for a circuit board.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, a vertical support structure for a circuit board according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0005] Chassis shell;

[0006] A main circuit board, the main circuit board is installed in the chassis shell;

[0007] a vertical circuit board, one end of which is plugged into the main circuit board and is vertically arranged between the main circuit board;

[0008] A limit block is installed on the chassis shell and clamps and fixes the other end of the vertical circuit board.

[0009] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a clamping groove is provided on the limit block, and the other end of the vertical circuit board is arranged in the clamping groove to be clamped and fixed by the clamping groove.

[0010] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a limiting groove is provided at a position opposite to the clamping groove of the vertical circuit board, and the vertical circuit board is arranged in the clamping groove through the limiting groove.

[0011] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the width a of the cross section of the clamping groove is adapted to the thickness of the vertical circuit board.

[0012] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the length b of the cross section of the clamping groove is adapted to the length of the limiting groove.

[0013] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the circuit board vertical support structure further includes:

[0014] A fixing screw is provided on one side of the limit block, and a fixing hole is provided on the chassis shell. The fixing screw passes through the fixing hole and is threadedly connected to the mounting hole on the limit block to install and fix the limit block in the chassis shell.

[0015] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the main circuit board is fixedly connected to the bottom plate of the chassis shell;

[0016] The limiting block is fixedly connected to the side plate of the chassis shell.

[0017] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the circuit board vertical support structure further includes: a connector, and the one end of the vertical circuit board is plugged into the main circuit board through the connector.

[0018] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the connector is an STM plug-in connector.

[0019] The vertical circuit board support structure provided by the present invention is configured such that a main circuit board is mounted within a chassis housing; one end of a vertical circuit board is plugged into the main circuit board and positioned perpendicularly thereto; and a stopper is mounted on the chassis housing to secure the other end of the vertical circuit board. Because the stopper is positioned above the vertical circuit board and coupled with a plug-in connection below the vertical circuit board, the two ends of the vertical circuit board are relatively fixed, preventing forward, backward, upward, downward, or rotational movement of the vertical circuit board. Furthermore, due to the stopper's restraint, the vertical circuit board cannot tilt left or right. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the vertical support structure for a circuit board provided by the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the main circuit board, vertical circuit board and limit block provided by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded installation structure of the main circuit board, vertical circuit board and limit block provided by the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure at point A.

[0024] Reference numerals

[0025] Chassis housing 10;

[0026] Chassis side panel 101;

[0027] fixing hole 1011;

[0028] Main circuit board 20;

[0029] Main circuit board connector mounting hole 201;

[0030] vertical circuit board 30;

[0031] Side panel connector mounting hole 301;

[0032] Limiting groove 301;

[0033] Limit block 40;

[0034] Clamping groove 401;

[0035] Mounting hole 402;

[0036] Fixing screw 50;

[0037] Connector 60.

[0038] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. The terms used in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0040] References to "embodiments" herein mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0041] See Figures 1 to 3The embodiment of the present invention provides a circuit board vertical support structure, comprising: a chassis shell 10, a main circuit board 20, a vertical circuit board 30 and a limit block 40, wherein the main circuit board 20 is installed in the chassis shell 10; one end of the vertical circuit board 30 is plugged into the main circuit board 20 and is vertically arranged between the main circuit board; the limit block 40 is installed on the chassis shell 10 and clamps the other end of the vertical circuit board 30. Figure 1 As shown in , the main circuit board 20 can be installed and fixed in the chassis shell 10 by screws or other means. Since one end of the vertical circuit board 30 is plugged into the main circuit board 20 and is arranged perpendicular to the main circuit board, a limit block 40 is set above the vertical circuit board 30. In conjunction with the plug-in connection method below the vertical circuit board 30, the two ends of the vertical circuit board 30 can be relatively fixed, so that the vertical circuit board 30 cannot move forward and backward, up and down, or rotate. It is restricted by the limit block 40 and does not tilt left and right. This solves the problem in the prior art that the vertical circuit board 30 tilts when it is fixed only by plug-ins, resulting in poor fit of the switch panel and instability of the vertical circuit board 30 during the drop test.

[0042] See Figures 1 to 3 , a clamping groove 401 is provided on the limiting block 40, and the other end of the vertical circuit board 30 is arranged in the clamping groove 401 so as to be clamped and fixed by the clamping groove 401. A limiting groove 301 is provided at the opposite position of the vertical circuit board 30 and the clamping groove 401, and the vertical circuit board 30 is arranged in the clamping groove 401 through the limiting groove 301. The width a of the cross section of the clamping groove 401 is adapted to the thickness of the vertical circuit board 30. The length b of the cross section of the clamping groove 401 is adapted to the length of the limiting groove 301. The limiting block 40 is in the shape of an irregular ear plate. Since the distance between the ear plates is slightly larger than the thickness of the vertical circuit board 30 or at least equal to the thickness of the vertical circuit board 30, the limiting block 40 can clamp the vertical circuit board 30 tightly through the clamping groove 401 to prevent the vertical circuit board 30 from tilting. In addition, since the length b of the cross section of the clamping groove 401 is adapted to the length of the limiting groove 301, the clamping groove 401 is completely adapted to the limiting groove 301, so that the limiting block 40 completely clamps and fixes the vertical circuit board 30 in the left, right, front and back directions, making it less likely that the vertical circuit board 30 will become unstable during a drop test.

[0043] See Figure 1 and Figure 3The circuit board vertical support structure further comprises a fixing screw 50, one side of the limiting block 40 is provided with a mounting hole 402, the cabinet shell 10 is provided with a fixing hole 1011, and the fixing screw 50 is in threaded connection with the mounting hole 402 on the limiting block 40 in a penetrating mode of the fixing hole 1011, so that the limiting block 40 is mounted and fixed into the cabinet shell 10. The limiting block 40 is provided with an M3 screw hole, and the limiting block 40 is mounted on the switch side wall through the fixing screw 50. During installation, the vertical circuit board 30 can be first connected to the main circuit board 20 through SMT plug-in, then the main circuit board 20 and the vertical circuit board 30 are loaded into the switch shell, at this time, the vertical circuit board 30 is not supported in the left-right direction, and the vertical circuit board 30 is inserted into the limiting block 40, at this time, the vertical circuit board 30 is limited by the limiting block 40, the switch side wall and the limiting block 40 are tightened through the fixing screw 50, at this time, the limiting block 40 is fixed in the switch shell and limits the vertical circuit board 30. The ear plate of the limiting block 40 is inserted into the limiting groove 301 of the vertical circuit board 30, so that the vertical circuit board 30 can be locked and fixed. The main circuit board 20 and the bottom plate of the cabinet shell 10 are fixedly connected; and the limiting block 40 and the side plate of the cabinet shell 10 are fixedly connected.

[0044] When the switch needs to be disassembled, the fixing screw 50 of the switch side edge is disassembled by using an electric screwdriver, the limiting block 40 is removed, and then the vertical circuit board 30 and the main circuit board 20 can be taken out. The disassembly and assembly are convenient, fast, time-saving and labor-saving.

[0045] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The circuit board vertical support structure further comprises a connector 60, and the one end of the vertical circuit board 30 is inserted on the main circuit board 20 in a plug-in mode of the connector 60. In an embodiment of the utility model, the connector 60 is an STM plug-in connector 60. After the vertical circuit board 30 with the mounting hole 402 is fixed on the main circuit board 20 in a plug-in mode, the vertical circuit board 30 is fixed to the side edge of the switch shell through the limiting structure of the limiting groove 301, and is inserted in a plug-in mode of the STM plug-in connector 60, so that installation and disassembly are facilitated.

[0046] The circuit board vertical support structure provided by the embodiment of the utility model, through the increase of vertical circuit board 30 limiting block 40 and positioning screw, limiting block 40 is fixed on the switch box through screw, vertical circuit board 30 is limited in limiting block 40, the position of vertical circuit board 30 in the switch is fixed, perpendicular to main circuit board 20. Because vertical circuit board 30 is limited by space condition in the switch, the method of fixing vertical circuit board 30 by conventional inside screw is not conducive to the disassembly of PCB circuit board with electric screwdriver. When vertical circuit board 30 is only fixed by plug-in, there will be the situation of left and right inclination of vertical circuit board 30. Therefore, the limiting structure of vertical circuit board 30 is increased, and the screw and limiting block 40 are directly installed on the side of the switch with the electric screwdriver, so that the perpendicularity of the PCB board can be maintained when the vertical circuit board 30 is assembled in the switch. When the switch needs to be disassembled, the side screw of the switch is disassembled with the electric screwdriver, the limiting block 40 is removed, and then the vertical circuit board 30 can be taken out. The disassembly is convenient and fast, time and labor are saved, and the conventional electric screwdriver can meet the requirements.

[0047] The above is only an embodiment of the utility model, but does not limit the patent range of the utility model, although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiment, for those skilled in the art, the technical scheme recorded in the foregoing embodiment can be modified, or some technical features can be replaced equivalently. Any equivalent structure using the contents of the utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, are also within the patent protection range of the utility model.

[0048] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "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 utility model. In the present specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does 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.

[0049] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model, and those skilled in the art can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments in the range of the utility model without departing from the principles and purposes of the utility model, which are all within the protection range of the utility model.

Claims

1. A vertical support structure for a circuit board, characterized in that: include: Chassis shell; A main circuit board, the main circuit board is installed in the chassis shell; a vertical circuit board, one end of which is plugged into the main circuit board and is vertically arranged between the main circuit board; A limit block is installed on the chassis shell and clamps and fixes the other end of the vertical circuit board.

2. The vertical support structure for a circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: The limiting block is provided with a clamping groove, and the other end of the vertical circuit board is arranged in the clamping groove so as to be clamped and fixed by the clamping groove.

3. The vertical support structure for a circuit board according to claim 2, wherein: A limiting groove is provided at a position where the vertical circuit board is opposite to the clamping groove, and the vertical circuit board is arranged in the clamping groove through the limiting groove.

4. The vertical support structure for a circuit board according to claim 3, wherein: The width a of the cross section of the clamping groove is adapted to the thickness of the vertical circuit board.

5. The vertical support structure for a circuit board according to claim 3, characterized in that: The length b of the cross section of the clamping groove is adapted to the length of the limiting groove.

6. The vertical support structure for a circuit board according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: Also includes: A fixing screw is provided on one side of the limit block, and a fixing hole is provided on the chassis shell. The fixing screw passes through the fixing hole and is threadedly connected to the mounting hole on the limit block to install and fix the limit block in the chassis shell.

7. The vertical support structure for a circuit board according to claim 6, wherein: The main circuit board is fixedly connected to the bottom plate of the chassis shell; The limiting block is fixedly connected to the side plate of the chassis shell.

8. The vertical support structure for a circuit board according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: Also includes: A connector, wherein the one end of the vertical circuit board is plugged onto the main circuit board through the connector.

9. The vertical support structure for a circuit board according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connector is an STM plug-in connector.

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