Convenient-to-overhaul network distribution frame for data center host cabinet
By using a combination of back support plates, I-shaped plates, side support rods, and winding rollers in the data center cabinet, the problem of fiber optic lines being difficult to keep neat has been solved, enabling the clean organization and convenient maintenance of fiber optic lines.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422854541.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-22
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, fiber optic lines are difficult to organize neatly in data center cabinets, leading to inconvenience in maintenance.
The system employs a combination structure of back support plate, I-shaped plate, side support rod, repeater roller and take-up roller. The tensioning and winding of the optical fiber line are achieved through the wire pressing structure and the take-up roller. The position of the side support rod is adjusted using springs and bolt holes to ensure the neatness of the optical fiber line.
This enabled the fiber optic lines to be neatly organized, facilitating the maintenance of data center cabinets, avoiding messy lines, and improving maintenance efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of server rack technology, and in particular to a network patch panel for data center server racks that is easy to maintain. Background Technology
[0002] Network patch panels in data center cabinets are structures used to integrate various network cables and are installed inside the data center cabinet. These network patch panels often feature plug modules with multiple sockets for inserting fiber optic connectors.
[0003] A Chinese patent with publication number CN117615268A discloses a novel network patch panel, comprising: a patch panel and a placement plate. The patch panel has a cable tray and a front panel on one side. Inside the patch panel are a first rotating wheel assembly, a second rotating wheel assembly, a moving plate, a return spring, a slide rod, and a limiting slider. The beneficial effect is that the invention uses jumpers, the first rotating wheel assembly, and the second rotating wheel assembly to bring the moving plate and the rotating rod on one side of the baffle closer together, thereby stretching the return spring and the extension spring, thus achieving the stretching of the RJ45 connector and jumper.
[0004] The aforementioned patent has some advantages, but it also has some disadvantages, such as: fiber optic lines are not easy to be neatly organized and fixed, making maintenance operations inconvenient. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a network patch panel for data center server racks that is easy to maintain, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0007] A network patch panel for data center server racks that is easy to maintain includes a back support plate. A U-shaped plate is fixed to the top of the back support plate. A plug module is fixed to the U-shaped plate by bolts. The plug module is provided with several sockets for inserting fiber optic plugs. Side support rods are fixed to both sides of the U-shaped plate by bolts. A repeater roller is rotatably connected between two of the side support rods. Several take-up rollers for winding and coiling fiber optic cables on fiber optic plugs are rotatably connected to the bottom of the back support plate. The back support plate also has clearance slots. A wire pressing structure is provided between the take-up rollers and the repeater rollers.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, this easily maintainable network patch panel for data center server racks has the function of organizing fiber optic lines, which can prevent the fiber optic lines in the data center server rack from being too messy, thus facilitating subsequent maintenance. In the easily maintainable network patch panel for data center server racks, fiber optic plugs can be inserted into the sockets on the plug module. The fiber optic lines can be tensioned sequentially through the side support rods and repeater rollers, and then wound up by the take-up roller. After being wound up, a portion of the fiber optic line can be coiled around the outside of the take-up roller, and its end can be led out from the clearance slot on the back support plate, making the fiber optic lines on the network patch panel neater, thus facilitating subsequent maintenance operations.
[0009] Preferably, the pressure structure includes two fixed blocks and a pressure rod rotatably connected between the two fixed blocks, with the two fixed blocks respectively mounted on the back support plate.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the optical fiber line can be tensioned to a certain extent by using the pressure bar that rotates between the two fixed blocks.
[0011] Preferably, a rod is fixed on the fixing block, the rod is slidably connected to the back support plate, a limit block is fixed at the end of the rod, a spring is sleeved on the outside of the rod, one end of the spring is connected to the limit block, and the other end of the spring is connected to the fixing block.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the spring outside the plug can ensure that the fixing block can move closer to the back support plate, thereby ensuring that the pressure rod can fully press the optical fiber line.
[0013] Preferably, the number of pressure bars is at least two.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, at least two pressure rods can improve the pressing and fixing effect on the optical fiber line.
[0015] Preferably, a plurality of bolt holes are provided on both sides of the C-shaped plate, and the side support rods are fixed to both sides of the C-shaped plate in an adjustable manner by bolts.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation position of the side support rods on the side of the C-shaped plate can be adjusted using multiple bolt holes.
[0017] Preferably, the back support plate has several auxiliary fixing slots.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the auxiliary fixing slot can be used for bolts or studs to pass through, thereby facilitating the fixing of the back support plate inside the cabinet.
[0019] Preferably, the back support plate is also provided with several round holes.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the round holes facilitate the installation and fixing of the back support plate.
[0021] Preferably, a torsion spring is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft of the take-up roller.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the torsion spring can improve the winding line effect of the take-up roller.
[0023] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:
[0024] This easily maintainable network patch panel for data center server racks features a fiber optic cable management function, preventing excessive clutter within the rack and facilitating future maintenance. In this convenient patch panel, fiber optic plugs can be inserted into the sockets on the plug module. The fiber optic cables are tensioned sequentially via side support rods and repeater rollers, and then wound up by a take-up roller. A portion of the wound fiber optic cable is coiled around the take-up roller, with its end extending from the clearance slot on the back support plate. This results in a neater fiber optic cable arrangement within the patch panel, simplifying subsequent maintenance operations. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;
[0027] Figure 3 This is the second structural schematic diagram of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 4 This is the third structural schematic diagram of this utility model.
[0029] Reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Back support plate; 2. C-shaped plate; 3. Plug module; 4. Fiber optic plug; 5. Socket; 6. Side support rod; 7. Repeater roller; 8. Take-up roller; 9. Clearance slot; 10. Fixing block; 11. Pressure rod; 12. Insert rod; 13. Limiting block; 14. Spring; 15. Bolt hole; 16. Auxiliary fixing slot; 17. Round hole. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0031] refer to Figures 1-4 This embodiment provides a network patch panel for data center server racks that is easy to maintain. It includes a back support plate 1, an inverted plate 2 fixed to the top of the back support plate 1, a plug module 3 fixed to the inverted plate 2 by bolts, a plurality of sockets 5 for inserting fiber optic plugs 4 on the plug module 3, side support rods 6 fixed to both sides of the inverted plate 2 by bolts, a repeater roller 7 rotatably connected between the two side support rods 6, a plurality of winding rollers 8 rotatably connected to the bottom of the back support plate 1 for winding and coiling the fiber optic cables on the fiber optic plugs 4, a clearance slot 9 also provided on the back support plate 1, and a wire pressing structure provided between the winding roller 8 and the repeater roller 7.
[0032] refer to Figures 1-4 This utility model's network patch panel for data center server racks, designed for easy maintenance, has the function of organizing fiber optic lines, preventing excessive clutter within the data center server rack and facilitating subsequent maintenance. In this network patch panel, fiber optic plugs 4 can be inserted into sockets 5 on plug modules 3. Fiber optic cables can be tensioned sequentially via side support rods 6 and repeater rollers 7, and then wound up via take-up rollers 8. After winding, a portion of the fiber optic cable can be coiled around the outside of the take-up rollers 8, with its end extending from the clearance slots 9 on the back support plate 1. This makes the fiber optic lines on the network patch panel neater, facilitating subsequent maintenance operations.
[0033] refer to Figures 1-4 The fiber optic cable clamping structure includes two fixed blocks 10 and a clamping rod 11 rotatably connected between the two fixed blocks 10. The two fixed blocks 10 are respectively mounted on the back support plate 1. The clamping rod 11, which rotates between the two fixed blocks 10, can tension the fiber optic cable to a certain extent. A plug rod 12 is fixed on the fixed block 10 and slidably connected to the back support plate 1. A limit block 13 is fixed to the end of the plug rod 12, and a spring 14 is sleeved on the outside of the plug rod 12. One end of the spring 14 is connected to the limit block 13, and the other end of the spring 14 is connected to the fixed block 10. The spring 14 on the outside of the plug rod 12 can ensure that the fixed block 10 can move closer to the back support plate 1, thereby ensuring that the clamping rod 11 can fully clamp the fiber optic cable.
[0034] refer to Figures 1-4 The C-shaped plate 2 has several bolt holes 15 on both sides. The side support rods 6 are adjustablely fixed to both sides of the C-shaped plate 2 using bolts. The installation position of the side support rods 6 on the sides of the C-shaped plate 2 can be adjusted using the multiple bolt holes 15. The back support plate 1 has several auxiliary fixing slots 16, which can be used for bolts or studs to pass through, thereby facilitating the fixing of the back support plate 1 inside the cabinet.
[0035] refer to Figures 1-4The back support plate 1 has several round holes 17, which facilitate the installation and fixing of the back support plate 1. There are at least two pressure rods 11, which improves the pressing and fixing effect on the optical fiber line. A torsion spring is sleeved outside the rotating shaft of the take-up roller 8, which improves the winding effect of the take-up roller 8.
[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A network patch panel for a data center server rack that is easy to maintain, comprising a back support plate (1), characterized in that: The top of the back support plate (1) is fixed with an i-shaped plate (2), and a plug module (3) is fixed on the i-shaped plate (2) by bolts. The plug module (3) is provided with several sockets (5) for inserting fiber optic plugs (4). Side support rods (6) are fixed on both sides of the i-shaped plate (2) by bolts. A relay roller (7) is rotatably connected between the two side support rods (6). Several take-up rollers (8) for winding and coiling the fiber optic wires on the fiber optic plugs (4) are rotatably connected to the bottom of the back support plate (1). An avoidance slot (9) is also provided on the back support plate (1). A wire pressing structure is provided between the take-up roller (8) and the relay roller (7).
2. The network patch panel for data center server racks that is easy to maintain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure structure includes two fixed blocks (10) and a pressure rod (11) rotatably connected between the two fixed blocks (10). The two fixed blocks (10) are respectively installed on the back support plate (1).
3. The network patch panel for data center server racks that is easy to maintain according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rod (12) is fixed on the fixing block (10). The rod (12) is slidably connected to the back support plate (1). A limit block (13) is fixed at the end of the rod (12). A spring (14) is sleeved on the outside of the rod (12). One end of the spring (14) is connected to the limit block (13), and the other end of the spring (14) is connected to the fixing block (10).
4. The network patch panel for data center server racks that is easy to maintain according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of pressure bars (11) is at least two.
5. The network patch panel for data center server racks that is easy to maintain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sides of the shaped plate (2) are provided with a number of bolt holes (15), and the side support rod (6) is fixed to the two sides of the shaped plate (2) by means of bolts.
6. The network patch panel for data center server racks that is easy to maintain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back support plate (1) has several auxiliary fixing slots (16).
7. The network patch panel for data center server racks that is easy to maintain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back support plate (1) is also provided with several round holes (17).
8. The network patch panel for data center server racks that is easy to maintain according to claim 1, characterized in that: A torsion spring is fitted outside the rotating shaft of the take-up roller (8).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Novel network distribution frame
CN117615268A