Control terminal suitable for edge computing

Through structural design such as plugs, connecting rings, and knobs, the problem of cumbersome installation and disassembly of existing control terminals has been solved, enabling rapid installation and disassembly and improving equipment maintenance efficiency.

CN223648963UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09INST OF COMM SCI YUNNAN PROV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520418285.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-11
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-11

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Technical Problem

The installation and removal process of existing control terminals is cumbersome and requires the use of specialized tools, which affects the efficiency of equipment maintenance and upgrades.

Method used

The design incorporates components such as plugs, connecting rings, sliding plates, and knobs, enabling rapid installation and disassembly of the industrial computer body through transition fits and spring supports, thus avoiding the need for specialized tools.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid installation and removal of control terminals, improves the efficiency of equipment maintenance and updates, and simplifies the operation process.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of control terminal equipment, and particularly discloses a control terminal suitable for edge computing, which comprises an industrial personal computer body, two sides of the bottom of the industrial personal computer body are connected with mounting plates, symmetrical connecting rings are fixedly connected onto the mounting plates, inserting rods are fixedly connected in the connecting rings, cavities are arranged at the lower parts in the inserting rods, and sliding plates are mounted in the cavities. A connecting seat is fixedly connected to the lower portion of the sliding plate, connecting rods are symmetrically hinged to the two sides of the connecting seat, the tail ends of the connecting rods are hinged to the head ends of the limiting blocks, and through grooves are formed in the positions, corresponding to the limiting blocks, of the inserting rods, so that the limiting blocks can penetrate out of the through grooves; a first spring support is arranged between the bottom of the connecting seat and the inner bottom wall of the inserting rod; the top of the screw rod penetrates out of the insertion rod and is connected with a knob; the bottom of the mounting plate is further connected with a telescopic column, and the telescopic column is coated with a second spring. According to the utility model, the control terminal can be quickly disassembled and assembled without using a professional disassembling tool.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of control terminal equipment, specifically relating to a control terminal suitable for edge computing. Background Technology

[0002] A control terminal is a device or software application used to control and manage equipment, systems, or processes. It can send commands to connected devices, monitor their status, and collect data to achieve centralized management. Common examples include PLCs in industrial automation and central control panels in smart homes. Control terminals suitable for edge computing can process and analyze data at the network edge, close to the data source or device. This reduces data transmission latency, improves response speed, enhances data security and privacy protection, and reduces network bandwidth requirements. Therefore, they are widely used in scenarios such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and intelligent transportation.

[0003] In practical use, most existing control terminals are fixed to the equipment using bolts and nuts. While this installation method ensures the stability of the control terminal during daily operation, it presents drawbacks when facing maintenance, replacement, or reinstallation. Disassembling these bolt- and nut-secured control terminals requires specialized tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers, making the process cumbersome. It not only takes time to find suitable tools but also requires careful handling to prevent damage to the equipment or the control terminal itself. Over time, this significantly reduces the efficiency of installation or disassembly operations, affecting the normal maintenance and upgrade schedule of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical issues, this invention designs a control terminal suitable for edge computing, facilitating rapid assembly and disassembly of the control terminal without the need for specialized disassembly tools, thus simplifying equipment maintenance and updates.

[0005] This utility model discloses a control terminal suitable for edge computing, comprising an industrial computer body. Mounting plates are connected to both sides of the bottom of the industrial computer body. Symmetrical connecting rings are fixedly connected to the mounting plates, and insertion rods are fixedly connected within the connecting rings. A cavity is formed in the lower part of each insertion rod, and a sliding plate is installed within the cavity. A slider on the sliding plate slides and engages with a vertical groove on the inner wall of the cavity. A connecting seat is fixedly connected below the sliding plate, and connecting rods are symmetrically hinged to both sides of the connecting seat. The ends of the connecting rods are hinged to the heads of limiting blocks. A through groove is formed on the insertion rod corresponding to the limiting block for the limiting block to pass through. A first spring support is provided between the bottom of the connecting seat and the inner bottom wall of the insertion rod. A threaded screw is connected to the upper part of the insertion rod, and the top of the screw passes through the insertion rod and connects to a knob. A telescopic column is also connected to the bottom of the mounting plate, and a second spring is wrapped around the telescopic column.

[0006] The industrial control computer body is equipped with heat dissipation fins on both sides and the top surface.

[0007] The hinged end of the limiting block is also provided with a baffle.

[0008] The telescopic column is also connected to a rubber block at its end for contact with the mounting base.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0010] Compared with existing technologies, the control terminal of this utility model only requires the industrial computer body to be aligned with the mounting base position during installation. The insertion rod is then inserted into the fixing hole of the mounting base, with the connection between the insertion rod and the mounting base being a transition fit, thus achieving the installation and positioning of the industrial computer body. The industrial computer body is then pressed down, and the knob is rotated to move the lead screw downwards, pushing the connecting seat downwards within the cavity. Under the hinge connection of the connecting rod, the limiting block is pushed out during the downward movement of the connecting seat and is locked at the bottom of the mounting base. Simultaneously, the telescopic column at the bottom of the mounting plate and the second spring are compressed, supporting the mounting base and mounting plate, thus fixing the industrial computer body on the mounting base, thereby quickly achieving the installation and fixation of the control terminal. During disassembly and maintenance, simply rotate the knob to move the lead screw upwards. Under the rebound action of the first spring, the limiting block retracts into the cavity, allowing for quick disassembly of the control terminal. The entire process requires no professional disassembly tools, is convenient and fast, and facilitates equipment maintenance and updates. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments are briefly introduced below.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the control terminal in the embodiment.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the control terminal's insertion point in the embodiment.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram of the control terminal fixed on the mounting base in the embodiment.

[0015] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the partial structure at point A in the middle.

[0016] In the attached diagram, the structural names represented by each number are as follows:

[0017] 1-Industrial control computer body, 2-Heat dissipation fins, 3-Mounting plate, 4-Connecting ring, 5-Plug, 6-Cavity, 7-Lead screw, 8-Knob, 9-Slide groove, 10-Sliding plate, 11-Slider, 12-Connecting seat, 13-Connecting rod, 14-Limit block, 141-Baffle, 15-Through groove, 16-First spring, 17-Telescopic column, 18-Second spring, 19-Rubber block, 20-Interface, 21-Switch button, 22-Mounting base. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0019] Example 1

[0020] For ease of installation and removal of the control terminal, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a control terminal suitable for edge computing is provided, including an industrial computer body 1. The front of the industrial computer body 1 is provided with several interfaces 20, and a switch button 21 of the industrial computer body 1 is provided on the front of the industrial computer body 1. Mounting plates 3 are connected to both sides of the bottom of the industrial computer body 1. Symmetrical connecting rings 4 are fixedly connected to the mounting plates 3. Insert rods 5 are fixedly connected inside the connecting rings 4. The insert rods 5 are used to be inserted into the fixing holes of the mounting base 22 at the installation position of the control terminal. The cooperation form is a transition fit, thereby performing the installation and positioning of the industrial computer body 1.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, a cavity 6 is opened in the lower part of the insert rod 5. A sliding plate 10 is installed in the cavity 6. A slider 11 is provided on the sliding plate 10 and slides and engages with a vertical groove 9 opened in the inner wall of the cavity 6, so that the sliding plate 10 can only slide up and down. A connecting seat 12 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the sliding plate 10. Connecting rods 13 are symmetrically hinged to both sides of the connecting seat 12. The end of the connecting rod 13 is hinged to the head end of the limiting block 14. A through groove 15 is opened in the insert rod 5 corresponding to the limiting block 14 for the limiting block 14 to pass through. A first spring 16 is provided between the bottom of the connecting seat 12 and the inner bottom wall of the insert rod 5 for support; Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, during the downward movement of the sliding plate 10, the connecting seat 12 moves accordingly. During the downward movement of the connecting seat 12, under the hinge connection at both ends of the connecting rod 13, the limiting block 14 is pushed out of the through groove 15, thereby locking under the mounting base 22 during installation. A lead screw 7 is threadedly connected to the upper part of the insert rod 5. The top of the lead screw 7 protrudes from the insert rod 5 and is connected to the knob 8. By rotating the knob 8, the lead screw 7 is controlled to move within the insert rod 5 to push against the sliding plate 10. During the movement of the sliding plate 10, the first spring 1... 6. Contraction occurs; at the same time, a telescopic column 17 is connected to the bottom of the mounting plate 3. The telescopic column 17 is covered with a second spring 18. When the limiting block 14 is stuck at the bottom of the mounting base 22, the telescopic column 17 and the second spring 18 are in a contracted state and supported between the mounting plate 3 and the mounting base 22. This allows the industrial computer body 1 to have a tension force when it is fixed on the mounting base 22, which tightens the contact between the limiting block 14 and the bottom of the mounting base 22, thereby stably fixing the industrial computer body 1 on the mounting base 22 in the usage scenario.

[0022] During the installation of the control terminal, simply align the industrial computer body 1 with the mounting base 22, insert the plug rod 5 into the fixing hole of the mounting base 22, and the connection between the plug rod 5 and the mounting base 22 is a transition fit to achieve the installation and positioning of the industrial computer body 1. At this time, press down the industrial computer body 1, and then rotate the knob 8 to make the lead screw 7 move down and push the connecting seat 12 down in the cavity 6. Under the hinge connection of the connecting rod 13, the limiting block 14 is pushed out during the downward movement of the connecting seat 12 and is stuck at the bottom of the mounting base 22. Meanwhile, the telescopic column 17 at the bottom of the mounting plate 3 and the second spring 18 are in a compressed state, supporting the mounting base 22 and the mounting plate 3, so that the industrial control computer body 1 is fixed on the mounting base 22, thereby quickly realizing the installation and fixation of the control terminal; during disassembly and maintenance, simply turn the knob 8 to move the lead screw 7 upward, and under the rebound action of the first spring 16, the limit block 14 retracts into the cavity 6, so that the control terminal can be quickly disassembled; the whole process does not require the use of professional disassembly tools, which is convenient and fast, and facilitates the maintenance and upgrading of the equipment.

[0023] To improve the heat dissipation of the control terminal during use, heat dissipation fins 2 are installed on both sides and the top surface of the industrial computer body 1.

[0024] In order to make the limiting block 14 more stable during the extension and retraction of the through groove 15 and to prevent it from completely extending out of the through groove 15 and causing detachment, a baffle 141 is also provided at the hinge end of the limiting block 14. The baffle 141 is pressed against the inner wall of the cavity 6 when the limiting block 14 is in the extreme extension position.

[0025] Meanwhile, in order to better enable the telescopic column 17 to contact the mounting base 22 and achieve a better support effect, a rubber block 19 is also connected to the end of the telescopic column 17 for contact with the mounting base 22.

[0026] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not describe all details exhaustively, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification.

Claims

1. A control terminal suitable for edge computing, characterized in that, The system includes an industrial computer body (1), with mounting plates (3) connected to both sides of the bottom of the industrial computer body (1). Symmetrical connecting rings (4) are fixedly connected to the mounting plates (3), and plug rods (5) are fixedly connected inside the connecting rings (4). A cavity (6) is opened in the lower part of the plug rod (5), and a sliding plate (10) is installed in the cavity (6). A slider (11) is provided on the sliding plate (10) and slides and engages with a vertical sliding groove (9) opened on the inner wall of the cavity (6). A connecting seat (12) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the sliding plate (10), and connecting seats (12) are symmetrically hinged on both sides. The rod (13) is hinged at the end of the connecting rod (13) to the head end of the limiting block (14). The insert rod (5) is provided with a through groove (15) at the corresponding position of the limiting block (14) for the limiting block (14) to pass through. A first spring (16) is provided between the bottom of the connecting seat (12) and the inner bottom wall of the insert rod (5) for support. The upper part of the insert rod (5) is threaded to a screw rod (7). The top of the screw rod (7) passes through the insert rod (5) and is connected to the knob (8). The bottom of the mounting plate (3) is also connected to a telescopic column (17), and a second spring (18) is wrapped on the telescopic column (17).

2. The control terminal for edge computing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The industrial control computer body (1) is provided with heat dissipation fins (2) on both sides and the top surface.

3. The control terminal for edge computing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hinge end of the limiting block (14) is also provided with a baffle (141).

4. The control terminal for edge computing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic column (17) is also connected to a rubber block (19) at its end for contact with the mounting base (22).