Switching equipment based on LRM architecture

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of switching equipment of computer hardware modules, in particular to switching equipment based on an LRM framework. The device comprises a rack and a plurality of unit frames containing computer hardware modules, the rack is composed of a top plate, a bottom plate and side plates, and the side plates are arranged in parallel and form a frame structure with a transverse opening. A back plate frame is arranged on the back of the rack, an interconnection plate is arranged in the back plate frame, and a plurality of LRM connector interfaces are integrated. The base plate is provided with a groove position matched with the unit frame, a base plate is arranged below the base plate, and a containing space is formed between the base plate and the base plate. In addition, the device further comprises a quick pulling mechanism, a locking mechanism and various ventilation and heat dissipation designs, and stable operation of the device is ensured. The effect of improving the maintainability, the reliability and the heat dissipation performance of the equipment is achieved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of exchange equipment of computer hardware modules, and in particular to an exchange equipment based on an LRM architecture. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the design of communication exchange equipment, a common solution includes adopting a standard rack structure, connecting various functional modules such as computing modules, service modules, AI intelligent computing modules, and data storage modules through a backboard, and these modules usually exchange data with external devices through interfaces such as Ethernet ports, CAN interfaces, TSN management interfaces, and maintenance management interfaces.

[0003] However, the existing communication exchange equipment has certain deficiencies in terms of modular design, heat dissipation performance, and reliability. For example, the traditional rack structure is inconvenient to replace and maintain, as it requires the disassembly of a large number of screws, increasing maintenance time and cost. In addition, the efficiency of the heat dissipation system is low, which can easily lead to overheating of the equipment, affecting the long-term stable operation of the equipment. Furthermore, the existing locking mechanism may have the risk of loosening during installation, affecting the overall stability of the equipment. Therefore, how to design a more modular, easy-to-maintain, excellent heat dissipation performance, and stable communication exchange equipment has become a technical problem to be solved. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] To overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the present application provides an exchange equipment based on an LRM architecture, which adopts a modular design, is easy to maintain, has excellent heat dissipation performance, and can realize stable communication exchange.

[0005] The present application is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0006] An exchange equipment based on an LRM architecture includes a rack and a plurality of unit frames containing computer hardware modules. The rack includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and side plates. The side plates are arranged parallel between the top plate and the bottom plate, forming a frame structure with a horizontal opening. The back of the rack is provided with a backboard frame, and the backboard frame is provided with an interconnection plate. The interconnection plate is integrated with a plurality of LRM connector interfaces for connecting with the computer hardware modules. The bottom plate is provided with a plurality of slot positions suitable for the unit frames. The bottom plate is provided with a base plate below, and a containing space is formed between the bottom plate and the base plate. The containing space is provided with a fan module, which includes a fan and a fan drive board. The fan drive board is connected to the backboard frame through the LRM connector interface.

[0007] By adopting the above technical scheme, the switching device based on the LRM architecture realizes quick plugging and safe locking of each computer hardware module through modular design, improves the flexibility and maintainability of the device. By setting the upper interconnection plate in the back plate frame and the LRM connector interface thereon, stable connection and efficient communication between the modules are ensured. At the same time, the design of the fan module effectively solves the problem of heat dissipation of the device. By connecting the fan driving plate to the back plate frame, intelligent monitoring and speed regulation of the fan are realized, and the heat dissipation efficiency and reliability of the device are improved. In addition, the structural design of the rack has good electromagnetic compatibility and protection performance, ensuring the stable operation of the device in complex environments.

[0008] Optionally, the unit frame is provided with a quick pull mechanism for extraction.

[0009] By adopting the above technical scheme, the quick pull mechanism allows the unit frame to be quickly pulled out, facilitating maintenance and replacement, and improving the maintainability and flexibility of the device. Specifically, the quick pull mechanism includes a lever, the middle segment of the lever is provided with a hinge seat for hinging at the bottom of the unit frame, the upper segment is provided with a handle portion, and the lower segment is provided with a support portion abutting against the bottom plate. This design not only simplifies the installation and disassembly process of the unit frame, but also ensures the stability of the unit frame during installation, effectively improving the overall reliability of the device.

[0010] Further optionally, the quick pull mechanism includes a lever, the middle segment of the lever is provided with a hinge portion for hinging at the bottom of the unit frame, the upper segment is provided with a handle portion, and the lower segment is provided with a support portion abutting against the bottom plate.

[0011] By adopting the above technical scheme, the design of the quick pull mechanism makes the installation and disassembly of the unit frame more convenient, improving the maintenance efficiency of the device. Specifically, the middle segment of the lever is hinged to the bottom of the unit frame through the hinge seat, the handle portion of the upper segment is convenient for manual operation by the operator, and the support portion of the lower segment abuts against the bottom plate, ensuring the stability and safety of the unit frame during extraction. When the unit frame needs to be extracted, since the support portion abuts against the bottom plate, a rotating fulcrum is formed, and only the handle portion needs to be pulled outwards. The hinge seat will drive the unit frame to move outward, so that the unit frame panel protrudes from the rack, making it convenient for the operator to take out the unit frame. This design not only simplifies the maintenance process, but also reduces the risk of device damage caused by frequent disassembly, improving the overall reliability and service life of the device.

[0012] Optionally, a locking mechanism is provided between the rack and the unit frame.

[0013] By adopting the above technical scheme, the locking mechanism can effectively improve the connection stability between the rack and the unit frame, ensuring the reliable operation of the device in harsh environments. This design not only improves the overall structural strength of the device, but also facilitates quick installation and disassembly of the modules, improving the maintenance convenience of the device.

[0014] Further optionally, the locking mechanism includes a stud, a C-shaped buckle, an elastic member, and a pressing pad; the stud penetrates the elastic member, the pressing pad, and the C-shaped buckle in sequence and is threadedly connected in a threaded hole provided on the bottom plate, and the C-shaped buckle is clamped on the rack and the unit frame by the elastic member providing a pre-tightening force.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of the locking mechanism enables the unit frames to be stably fixed in the rack, improving the overall structural strength and reliability of the equipment. Specifically, the combination design of the stud, the C-shaped buckle, the elastic member, and the pressing pad not only effectively fixes the unit frames but also ensures that the C-shaped buckle is firmly clamped on the rack and the unit frame through the pre-tightening force provided by the elastic member, thereby avoiding loosening caused by vibration or impact. This design is particularly suitable for military and industrial application scenarios, improving the stability and service life of the equipment.

[0016] Optionally, the clamping edge of the C-shaped buckle is in a wedge structure; the rack and the unit frames are provided with clamping grooves adapted to the C-shaped buckle.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the clamping edge of the C-shaped buckle is in a wedge structure, which can more easily enter the clamping grooves on the rack and the unit frame during installation, improving installation efficiency and convenience. At the same time, the wedge structure design enables the C-shaped buckle to tightly fit the clamping grooves on the rack and the unit frame and gradually generate a pre-tightening force during installation, further enhancing the reliability of the C-shaped buckle and ensuring that the modules maintain a good connection state during long-term operation. The adapted clamping groove design also improves the assembly precision of the entire equipment, reduces the failure rate caused by improper assembly, and improves the overall reliability and safety of the equipment.

[0018] Optionally, an elastic pad is provided between the bottom plate and the backing plate.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic pad can effectively reduce mechanical impact caused by vibration during transportation and installation of the equipment, improving the stability and reliability of the equipment and prolonging the service life.

[0020] Optionally, the side plate is in a hollow structure; the bottom plate and the top plate are provided with ventilation holes.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the hollow side plate and the ventilation holes provided on the bottom plate and the top plate significantly enhance the heat dissipation performance of the equipment, effectively reducing internal heat accumulation and improving the stability and reliability of the equipment. At the same time, good ventilation design also helps to prolong the service life of the equipment and reduce the failure rate caused by overheating.

[0022] Optionally, the back plate frame is provided with positioning columns for limiting the position of the unit frame.

[0023] By adopting the technical scheme, the position of the unit frame can be accurately limited during installation and disassembly, correct docking and stable connection between modules are ensured, and the assembly efficiency and reliability of the equipment are improved.

[0024] Optionally, the two sides of the slot are provided with a pad strip.

[0025] By adopting the technical scheme, the pad strip lifts the unit frame, and a ventilation gap is formed between the unit frame and the bottom plate, so that the ventilation performance is improved.

[0026] In summary, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0027] 1. The present application realizes quick plugging and safe locking of each functional module through modular design and LRM architecture, improves the maintainability and flexibility of the equipment, and reduces the maintenance time and cost;

[0028] 2. The fan module of the present application improves the heat dissipation performance through intelligent monitoring and automatic speed regulation, and ensures the stability and reliability of the equipment during long-time operation;

[0029] 3. The present application adopts a locking mechanism, enhances the installation stability of the module, avoids the loosening risk that may be caused by the traditional screw fixing method, and further improves the overall stability of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0030] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an exchange device based on LRM architecture described in the embodiment;

[0031] Fig. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a rack described in the embodiment;

[0032] Fig. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a backboard frame described in the embodiment;

[0033] Fig. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a unit frame described in the embodiment;

[0034] Fig. 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a lever described in the embodiment;

[0035] Fig. 6 is a connection structure schematic diagram of the locking mechanism and the unit frame and the bottom plate in the embodiment;

[0036] Fig. 7 is a structural schematic diagram of the locking mechanism in the embodiment.

[0037] In the figure: 1, unit frame; 11, card slot; 2, rack; 21, top plate; 22, bottom plate; 221, cushion strip; 222, ventilation hole; 23, side plate; 3, back plate frame; 31, LRM connector interface; 32, positioning column; 4, cushion plate; 5, elastic pad; 6, push rod; 61, handle part; 62, hinged part; 63, support part; 7, locking mechanism; 71, stud; 711, abutting part; 712, handle; 72, C-shaped buckle; 73, elastic piece; 74, pressure pad; 8, fan module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings Figs. 1-7 It should be apparent that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work shall fall within the scope of the present application.

[0039] Reference Figs. 1-2 The embodiments of the present application disclose a switching device based on LRM architecture, comprising a rack 2 and a plurality of unit frames 1 containing computer hardware modules, the rack 2 comprises a top plate 21, a bottom plate 22 and a side plate 23; the side plate 23 is arranged in parallel between the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 and forms a frame structure with a horizontal opening with the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22, wherein the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 are made of aluminum alloy material, having good heat dissipation performance and lightweight characteristics, while the side plate 23 can be made of stainless steel material, having high strength and corrosion resistance; the back of the rack 2 is provided with a back plate frame 3, and the back plate frame 3 is provided with an interconnection plate, and the interconnection plate is integrated with a plurality of LRM connector interfaces 31 for connecting with the computer hardware modules; the bottom plate 22 is provided with a cushion plate 4 below, and a containing space is formed between the bottom plate 22 and the cushion plate 4; a fan module 8 is arranged in the containing space, and the fan module 8 comprises a fan and a fan driving board, and the fan driving board is connected to the back plate frame 3 through the LRM connector interface 31, which can improve the heat dissipation performance of the device and the convenience of modular maintenance, wherein the fan driving board adopts an ARM processor, which can automatically adjust the fan speed according to the internal temperature of the rack 2 to realize intelligent heat dissipation; it should be noted that the computer hardware modules in the device include power modules, main control modules, computing modules, service modules, AI intelligent computing modules and data storage modules, and the unit frame 1 is designed in a standardized manner, and the computer hardware modules can be installed in the rack 2 as needed to meet the needs of various application scenarios and improve the flexibility and expansibility of the system.

[0040] Specifically, referring to Fig. 2The bottom plate 22 is provided with a plurality of slot positions suitable for the unit frame 1, and the two sides of the slot position are provided with a pad strip 221, which lifts the unit frame 1, so that a ventilation gap is formed between the unit frame 1 and the bottom plate 22, which can improve the ventilation effect; the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 are provided with ventilation holes 222, which adopt a waist round structure and are arranged along the length direction of the slot position, which can increase the air flow and improve the heat dissipation effect; the side plate 23 is in a hollow structure, which further increases the air flow and reduces the heat accumulation; in order to slow down the mechanical impact caused by vibration during transportation and installation of the equipment, improve the stability and reliability of the equipment, and the elastic pad 5 is arranged between the bottom plate 22 and the pad plate 4.

[0041] Referring to 2-3, the back plate frame 3 is also provided with a positioning column 32 for limiting the position of the unit frame 1, the positioning column 32 is made of high-strength plastic, which ensures the stability of the unit frame 1 and the LRM connector interface 31 when the unit frame 1 is inserted into the slot position; at the same time, the interconnection plate is also integrated with an Ethernet port, a CAN interface, a TSN management interface and a maintenance management interface, which enhances the communication ability and management convenience of the equipment, meets the needs of various application scenarios, and improves the flexibility and expansibility of the system.

[0042] Referring to Figs. 4-5 In order to further improve the modular maintenance convenience, the unit frame 1 is provided with a quick pull mechanism for extraction, the quick pull mechanism includes a lever 6, the middle section of the lever 6 is provided with a hinge part 62 for hinging at the bottom of the unit frame 1, the lever 6 is made of high-strength plastic, which ensures the stable rotation of the lever 6; the upper section of the lever 6 is provided with a handle part 61, a non-slip rubber sleeve can be sleeved on the handle part 61, which is convenient for users to hold and operate; the lower section of the lever 6 is provided with a supporting part 63 abutting against the bottom plate 22, the contact surface between the supporting part 63 and the bottom plate 22 adopts a plane design, which ensures the close contact between the supporting part 63 and the bottom plate 22 and improves the stability; when the unit frame 1 needs to be extracted, the supporting part 63 abuts against the bottom plate 22 to form a rotation fulcrum, only the handle part 61 needs to be pulled outward, the hinge will drive the unit frame 1 to move outward, so that the unit frame 1 panel protrudes from the rack 2, and the unit frame 1 can be easily extracted without disassembling any screws, which greatly shortens the maintenance time.

[0043] Referring to Figs. 6-7In order to further improve the stability of the device, the locking mechanism 7 is arranged between the rack 2 and the unit frame 1, the locking mechanism 7 comprises a stud 71, a C-shaped buckle 72, an elastic element 73 and a pressing pad 74; the tail portion of the stud 71 is provided with an abutting portion 711, and the stud 71 penetrates the elastic element 73, the pressing pad 74 and the C-shaped buckle 72 in sequence, and is threadedly connected in the threaded hole arranged on the bottom plate 22; under the support of the abutting portion 711, the deformed elastic element 73 provides the C-shaped buckle 72 with a pre-tightening force, and the C-shaped buckle 72 is clamped on the rack 2 and the unit frame 1; specifically, the abutting portion 711 is provided with a handle 712 to facilitate operation, the stud 71 is made of high-strength stainless steel material and has good corrosion resistance and wear resistance; the elastic element 73 is a spring; the pressing pad 74 has a sleeve structure and is made of high-strength plastic, and the inner wall is provided with a shoulder adapted to the spring; the C-shaped buckle 72 is made of high-strength plastic and has high elasticity and durability, further, the clamping edge of the C-shaped buckle 72 has a wedge structure and can be better clamped on the rack 2 and the unit frame 1; the elastic element 73 is made of spring steel material and has good elasticity and recovery ability; the pressing pad 74 is made of rubber material and has good buffering and damping effect.

[0044] The implementation principle of the embodiment is: the switching device of the application can ensure high performance while realizing rapid maintenance and stable operation. The modular unit frame 1 design makes the maintenance and upgrade of the device more convenient and fast, without the need to disassemble a large number of screws, reducing the maintenance time and cost. The intelligent cooling system effectively solves the problem of low cooling efficiency of traditional devices by automatically adjusting the fan speed, prolonging the service life of the device. In addition, the design of the back plate frame 3 and the interconnection plate improves the stability and reliability of signal transmission, ensuring the normal operation of the device. In summary, the switching device of the application has been significantly improved in integration, function, performance, safety, use and maintenance, and environmental suitability, and can meet the high requirements of military information equipment.

[0045] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the application, but not to limit them; although the application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement for part or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the technical solutions of the embodiments.

Claims

1. A switching device based on LRM architecture, characterized in that: The rack (2) and a plurality of unit frames (1) containing computer hardware modules are included, the rack (2) includes a top plate (21), a bottom plate (22) and a side plate (23); the side plate (23) is arranged in parallel between the top plate (21) and the bottom plate (22), and forms a frame structure with a lateral opening with the top plate (21) and the bottom plate (22); the back of the rack (2) is provided with a back plate frame (3), the back plate frame (3) is provided with an interconnection plate, and a plurality of LRM connector interfaces (31) for connecting with the computer hardware modules are integrated on the interconnection plate; a plurality of slot positions suitable for the unit frame (1) are provided on the bottom plate (22); a pad plate (4) is provided below the bottom plate (22), and a containing space is formed between the bottom plate (22) and the pad plate (4); a fan module (8) is provided in the containing space, and the fan module (8) includes a fan and a fan driving plate, and the fan driving plate is connected to the back plate frame (3) through the LRM connector interface (31).

2. The LRM architecture based switching device of claim 1, wherein: A quick pull mechanism for extraction is provided on the unit frame (1).

3. The LRM architecture based switching device of claim 2, wherein: The quick pull mechanism includes a pull rod (6), a middle segment of the pull rod (6) is provided with a hinged part (62) for being hinged at the bottom of the unit frame (1), an upper segment is provided with a handle part (61), and a lower segment is provided with a supporting part (63) abutting against the bottom plate (22).

4. The LRM architecture based switching device of claim 1, wherein: A locking mechanism (7) is provided between the rack (2) and the unit frame (1).

5. The LRM architecture based switching device of claim 4, wherein: The locking mechanism (7) includes a stud (71), a C-shaped buckle (72), an elastic member (73) and a pressing pad (74); the stud (71) penetrates the elastic member (73), the pressing pad (74) and the C-shaped buckle (72) in sequence, and is threadedly connected in a threaded hole provided in the bottom plate (22), the C-shaped buckle (72) is clamped on the rack (2) and the unit frame (1) by the elastic member (73) providing a pre-tightening force to the C-shaped buckle (72).

6. The LRM architecture based switching device of claim 5, wherein: The clamping edge of the C-shaped buckle (72) is in a wedge structure; the rack (2) and the plurality of unit frames (1) are provided with clamping grooves (11) suitable for the C-shaped buckle (72).

7. The LRM architecture based switching device of claim 1, wherein: An elastic pad (5) is provided between the bottom plate (22) and the pad plate (4).

8. The LRM architecture based switching device of claim 1, wherein: The side plate (23) is in a hollow structure; the bottom plate (22) and the top plate (21) are provided with ventilation holes (222).

9. The LRM architecture based switching device of claim 1, wherein: The back plate frame (3) is provided with a positioning column (32) for limiting the position of the unit frame (1).

10. The LRM architecture based switching device of claim 1, wherein: The two sides of the slot position are provided with a pad strip (221).

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