Electronic tag and communication facility

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides an electronic tag and a communication facility. The electronic tag is used for being installed at a tag installation hole of an installation carrier, the electronic tag comprises a bearing nail head, an electronic tag chip and an electronic tag antenna which are packaged in the bearing nail head, and a nail column integrally connected with the bearing nail head, a plurality of barbs are arranged on the peripheral side of the nail column at intervals, and the barbs are connected with the bearing nail head. The barbs are used for being in interference fit with the hole wall of the label mounting hole. According to the technical scheme of the embodiment of the invention, the reliability and convenience of electronic tag installation can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication facility management technology, and in particular to an electronic tag and communication facility. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic tags, due to their advantages such as long lifespan, strong signal penetration, large information storage capacity, and diverse types, have been increasingly applied to the management of municipal utilities, logistics equipment, and communication facilities. Improving the reliability and convenience of electronic tag installation is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an electronic tag and communication facility to improve the reliability and convenience of electronic tag installation.

[0004] According to one aspect of this application, an electronic tag is provided for mounting at a tag mounting hole of a mounting carrier. The electronic tag includes: a carrier head, an electronic tag chip and an electronic tag antenna encapsulated within the carrier head, and a post integrally connected to the carrier head, wherein the post has a plurality of barbs spaced apart from each other on its periphery for interference fit with the wall of the tag mounting hole.

[0005] When installing an electronic tag on a mounting carrier, first align the tag's post with the tag mounting hole on the carrier. Then, press or tap the mounting head to insert the post into the tag mounting hole. After installation, the multiple barbs on the periphery of the tag's post form an interference fit with the wall of the tag mounting hole, creating a friction self-locking mechanism. This ensures the electronic tag is reliably fixed to the mounting carrier, preventing it from easily falling off or being manually pulled out.

[0006] In some embodiments, the peripheral surface of the support nail head forms an acute angle with the bottom surface of the support nail head. This not only facilitates installation, but also makes it easier to slip when attempting to pry the support nail head with fingers or tools, making it difficult to insert fingers or tools between the support nail head and the mounting carrier. Therefore, it has better anti-vandalism and anti-theft functions.

[0007] In some embodiments, the stud is solid; or, the stud has an axial hole extending to the end of it away from the supporting stud head. When the supporting stud head and the stud are integrally injection-molded plastic parts, designing an axial hole in the stud allows the injection molding material to shrink uniformly, thereby ensuring the precision of the part; in addition, the hollow structure of the stud can better distribute stress, improve the load-bearing capacity of the structure, and thus effectively resist bending and torsional deformation.

[0008] In some embodiments, the connection between the bearing nail head and the nail post has a rounded or beveled corner. This can alleviate stress concentration and increase the structural connection strength between the bearing nail head and the nail post, while also reducing the processing difficulty at the connection point.

[0009] In some embodiments, the diameter of the circumscribed circle of the post remains constant or decreases in the direction away from the bearing head. This design not only facilitates the alignment of the end of the post away from the bearing head with the label mounting hole, but also, since the diameter of the label mounting hole typically decreases further away from the entrance during drilling, the shape of the post can better fit the shape of the label mounting hole, making the installation of the electronic tag more secure.

[0010] In some embodiments, a plurality of barbs are arranged in m rings and n columns around the periphery of the nail post, where m ≥ 1 and n ≥ 2. The electronic tag can be reliably mounted to the tag mounting holes of the mounting carrier via the m rings and n columns of barbs.

[0011] In some embodiments, a plurality of transverse grooves and a plurality of longitudinal grooves are formed between the plurality of barbs, wherein each transverse groove extends circumferentially along the post and each longitudinal groove extends parallel to the axial direction of the post; the post has an axial hole extending to one end of it away from the end that carries the nail head, and the periphery of the post has at least one side hole communicating with the axial hole, wherein each side hole is correspondingly located in one of the plurality of transverse grooves.

[0012] When the nail head and nail post are integrally injection molded plastic parts, designing axial and side holes in the nail post serves several purposes. First, it allows the injection molding material to shrink evenly, ensuring manufacturing precision. Second, the hollow structure of the nail post and the design of the side holes better disperse stress, improving the structure's load-bearing capacity and effectively resisting bending and torsion. Third, it also facilitates the entry of dust knocked out of the label mounting hole into the axial hole through the side holes, preventing dust from accumulating and interfering with the nail post.

[0013] In some embodiments, the periphery of the nail post has multiple protrusions spaced apart from each other, and multiple barbs are distributed on the surface of the multiple protrusions. In these embodiments, the size of the barbs can be designed to be relatively small. After the electronic tag is installed, the multiple smaller barbs are interference-fitted with the wall of the tag mounting hole, which can form a friction self-locking mechanism. Thus, the electronic tag can be reliably fixed on the mounting carrier, making it difficult to fall off or be pulled out manually.

[0014] In some embodiments, a plurality of protrusions are arranged in p-rings and q-rows around the periphery of the pin, wherein p ≥ 1 and q ≥ 2. The electronic tag can be reliably mounted to the tag mounting holes of the mounting carrier via the barbs on the p-rings and q-rows of protrusions.

[0015] In some embodiments, a plurality of transverse grooves and a plurality of longitudinal grooves are formed between the plurality of protrusions, wherein each transverse groove extends circumferentially along the post and each longitudinal groove extends parallel to the axial direction of the post; the post has an axial hole extending to one end of it away from the end that carries the nail head, and the periphery of the post has at least one side hole communicating with the axial hole, wherein each side hole is correspondingly located in one of the plurality of transverse grooves.

[0016] When the nail head and nail post are integrally injection molded plastic parts, designing axial and side holes in the nail post serves several purposes. First, it allows the injection molding material to shrink evenly, ensuring manufacturing precision. Second, the hollow structure of the nail post and the design of the side holes better disperse stress, improving the structure's load-bearing capacity and effectively resisting bending and torsion. Third, it also facilitates the entry of dust knocked out of the label mounting hole into the axial hole through the side holes, preventing dust from accumulating and interfering with the nail post.

[0017] In some embodiments, after the electronic tag is installed in the tag mounting hole, the end of the post furthest from the supporting nail head is located inside the tag mounting hole, or the end of the post furthest from the supporting nail head extends out of the tag mounting hole. The electronic tag can be adapted to tag mounting holes of different depths with matching hole diameters, making it suitable for a wide range of installation scenarios.

[0018] In some embodiments, the nail head and the nail post are integrally injection-molded plastic parts; the electronic tag also includes a metal protective shell connected to the plastic part, the metal protective shell including: a first portion covering the peripheral surface of the nail head, and a second portion covering the bottom surface of the nail head.

[0019] After the electronic tag is installed through the tag mounting hole, the bearing nail head is exposed on the surface of the mounting carrier and may even protrude from the surface of the mounting carrier. The metal protective shell can effectively protect the bearing nail head. The combination of the two has high structural strength and can reduce damage caused by external forces such as friction, crushing, or impact. Therefore, it can protect the electronic tag chip and electronic tag antenna and extend the service life of the electronic tag.

[0020] In some embodiments, the metal protective shell further includes a third portion extending from the second portion away from the nail head, the third portion enclosing at least a portion of the peripheral surface of the nail post. In these embodiments, the metal protective shell encloses the structural connection area of ​​the nail head and the nail post, which can further enhance the structural strength of the electronic tag and make the electronic tag less susceptible to damage from external forces.

[0021] In some embodiments, the third portion has a plurality of openings distributed circumferentially thereon, the opening directions of the plurality of openings being opposite to the bearing nail head, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of barbs are located in the plurality of openings and protrude from the circumferential surface of the third portion. The metal protective shell and some protruding structures on the surface of the nail post mutually restrain each other in the circumferential direction, thus making the connection between the two more secure, and the metal protective shell can provide better protection for the bearing nail head and the nail post.

[0022] In some embodiments, the electronic tag chip is a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip, and the electronic tag antenna is an NFC antenna; or, the electronic tag chip is a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip, and the electronic tag antenna is an RFID antenna. The appropriate electronic tag type can be selected based on the specific product type and application scenario of the mounting carrier.

[0023] According to one aspect of this application, a communication facility is provided having a tag mounting hole at which an electronic tag according to the foregoing embodiment is mounted. Since the electronic tag can be reliably fixed to the communication facility, is not easily detached, and is not easily removed by human intervention, relevant information of the communication facility can be reliably and persistently managed through the electronic tag. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an electronic tag installed on a mounting carrier according to some embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic tag according to some embodiments of this application (viewed from below at a near-frontal view).

[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic tag according to some embodiments of this application (viewed from a near-bottom angle);

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the RFID system architecture in related technologies;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an electronic tag installed on a mounting carrier according to some embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic tag according to some embodiments of this application (viewed from below at a near-frontal view).

[0030] Figure 7A This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic tag according to some embodiments of this application (viewed from above, near a frontal view).

[0031] Figure 7BThis is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic tag according to some embodiments of this application (viewed from below at a near-frontal view).

[0032] Figure 7C This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a metal protective shell according to some embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 8A This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic tag according to some embodiments of this application (viewed from above, near a frontal view).

[0034] Figure 8B This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic tag according to some embodiments of this application (viewed from below at a near-frontal view).

[0035] Figure 8C This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a metal protective shell according to some embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 9A This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic tag according to some embodiments of this application (viewed from above, near a frontal view).

[0037] Figure 9B This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic tag according to some embodiments of this application (viewed from below at a near-frontal view).

[0038] Figure 9C This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a metal protective shell according to some embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic tag according to some embodiments of this application (viewed from below at a near-frontal view).

[0040] Figure 11 This is a simplified schematic diagram of a communication facility according to some embodiments of this application.

[0041] Figure label:

[0042] 500 - Communication facilities; 510 - Mounting carrier; 520 - Tag mounting hole; 100 - Electronic tag; 11 - Supporting nail head; 121 - Electronic tag chip;

[0043] 122-Electronic tag antenna; 13-Pin post; 131-Barb; 132-Axial hole; 133-Side hole; 134-Chamfer; 135-Transverse groove;

[0044] 136 - Longitudinal groove; 137 - Protrusion; 14 - Metal protective shell; 141 - First part; 142 - Second part; 143 - Third part; 144 - Opening; 200 - RFID system architecture; 210 - RFID electronic tag; 220 - RFID reader; 230 - Management system. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] The terminology used in the following embodiments is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. As used in the specification and appended claims of this application, the singular expressions “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” “the,” and “this” are intended to also include expressions such as “one or more” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0047] References to “an embodiment” or “a specific embodiment” as used in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and variations thereof mean “including, but not limited to,” unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0048] There are many passive facilities in fiber optic communication systems, such as fiber optic cable wells, fiber optic cable poles, fiber optic cable junction boxes, marker stones, or outdoor cabinets. These passive facilities can be called dumb resources.

[0049] In some related technologies, the information of "dumb" resources is mainly entered and updated manually, which is not only inefficient and labor-intensive, but also prone to errors. In other related technologies, electronic tags are used to manage the information of these dumb resources. These electronic tags are usually installed on the dumb resources, such as the aforementioned mounting carriers, using expansion screws, rivets, or adhesive.

[0050] When using expansion screws to install electronic tags, holes are first drilled in the mounting carrier. Then, the expansion tube of the expansion screw is hammered into the hole. Next, the mounting hole of the electronic tag is aligned with the expansion tube. Finally, the screw shank is passed through the mounting hole of the electronic tag and screwed into the expansion tube with a screwdriver, thus securing the electronic tag to the mounting carrier. This installation method is not only cumbersome but also carries the risk of electronic tag theft.

[0051] When installing electronic tags using rivets, holes are first drilled in the mounting carrier. Then, the mounting holes of the electronic tag are aligned with the holes in the mounting carrier. A rivet is then placed in the hole, and a rivet gun is used to pull the rivet's core, ultimately riveting the electronic tag to the mounting carrier. This installation method is cumbersome, and the riveting is prone to loosening, posing a certain risk of theft.

[0052] Electronic tags installed with adhesive are prone to falling off or being stolen due to adhesive failure, detachment, or human damage.

[0053] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide an electronic tag and communication facility to improve the reliability and convenience of electronic tag installation. The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0054] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, where, Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram (viewed from below, near-frontal view) of an electronic tag 100 installed on a mounting carrier 510 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the electronic tag 100 obtained from a near-frontal viewing angle below. Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram obtained from a near-upward viewing angle of the electronic tag 100. The electronic tag 100 provided in this embodiment is used to be installed at the tag mounting hole 520 of the mounting carrier 510. (Refer to...) Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the electronic tag 100 includes a carrier head 11, an electronic tag chip 121 and an electronic tag antenna 122 encapsulated within the carrier head 11, and a post 13 integrally connected to the carrier head 11. The post 13 has a plurality of barbs 131 spaced apart from each other on its periphery. The plurality of barbs 131 are used for interference fit with the wall of the tag mounting hole 520.

[0055] In this embodiment, the mounting carrier 510 may include, but is not limited to, passive facilities such as fiber optic cable wells, fiber optic cable poles, fiber optic cable junction boxes, marker stones, or outdoor cabinets. For example, in some embodiments, the mounting carrier 510 may also be an active device, as long as it requires the installation of the electronic tag 100 and has a tag mounting hole 520 at the corresponding installation location. The installation location of the electronic tag 100 on the mounting carrier 510 is not limited. For example, depending on the installation requirements of the mounting carrier 510 for the electronic tag 100, the electronic tag 100 may be installed on the top, bottom, or side of the mounting carrier 510.

[0056] In this embodiment, the carrier nail head 11 is used to carry and encapsulate the electronic tag chip 121 and the electronic tag antenna 122. After the electronic tag 100 is installed on the mounting carrier 510, the carrier nail head 11 can be exposed on the surface of the mounting carrier 510, so that the electronic tag reader can read the relevant ID (identity document) information carried by the electronic tag 100 without contact.

[0057] When it is necessary to install the electronic tag 100 on the mounting carrier 510, firstly, align the post 13 of the electronic tag 100 with the tag mounting hole 520 of the mounting carrier 510. Then, press or tap the bearing nail head 11 to insert the post 13 into the tag mounting hole 520. After the electronic tag 100 is installed, the multiple barbs 131 on the periphery of its post 13 are interference-fitted with the hole wall of the tag mounting hole 520, which can form a friction self-locking mechanism. Thus, the electronic tag 100 can be reliably fixed on the mounting carrier 510, making it difficult to fall off or be pulled out manually.

[0058] In this embodiment of the application, the surface of the nail head 11 that is further away from the nail post 13 is defined as its top surface, and correspondingly, the surface of the nail head 11 that is closer to the nail post 13 is defined as its bottom surface, and the surface of the nail head 11 that intersects with its top and bottom surfaces is defined as its peripheral surface.

[0059] In the embodiments of this application, the specific type of electronic tag 100 is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, the electronic tag chip 121 can be an RFID (radio frequency identification) chip, and correspondingly, the electronic tag antenna 122 is an RFID antenna.

[0060] like Figure 4The diagram shows a schematic of an RFID system architecture 200 in the related art. In the related art, the RFID system architecture 200 typically includes an RFID electronic tag 210, an RFID reader 220, and a management system 230. The RFID electronic tag 210 is typically mounted on the object being identified and managed, such as the mounting carrier 510 described above. The management system 230 can be mounted on an electronic device such as a server, mobile phone, tablet computer, or personal computer. In some embodiments, the RFID reader 220 and the management system 230 can be mounted on the same electronic device, such as the electronic devices listed above. The RFID reader 220 transmits a radio frequency signal of a specific frequency through its own antenna. When the RFID electronic tag 210 enters the effective working area of ​​the RFID reader 220, the chip of the RFID electronic tag 210 (i.e., the RFID chip) can obtain energy through a sensed magnetic field or its own power supply. After being activated, it can send the ID information it carries to the RFID reader 220 through its built-in antenna (i.e., the RFID antenna). The RFID reader 220 then sends the read ID information to the management system 230. The technical characteristics of RFID include: it can achieve long-distance identification from several meters to tens of meters; it has a high data storage capacity; it can quickly identify multiple RFID tags simultaneously; it has a strong signal penetration capability; and it is suitable for harsh working environments.

[0061] In some other embodiments of this application, the electronic tag chip 121 can be an NFC (near field communication) chip, and correspondingly, the electronic tag antenna 122 is an NFC antenna. NFC technology originates from RFID technology and is a short-range, high-frequency wireless communication technology that allows electronic devices to exchange data without contact within a very short distance (typically less than 10 centimeters). The technical characteristics of NFC include: enabling short-range communication within 10 centimeters; rapid connection establishment between NFC devices, almost instantaneous connection; support for multiple operating modes, such as active mode, passive mode, or bidirectional mode; compatibility with high-frequency RFID standards, allowing interfacing with high-frequency RFID systems and devices; and low power consumption.

[0062] The appropriate type of electronic tag 100 can be selected based on the specific product type and application scenario of the installation carrier 510.

[0063] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the circumference of the nail post 13 is approximately circular. In other embodiments of this application, the circumference of the nail post 13 can also be a regular polygon, such as a regular pentagon or a regular hexagon, etc. The electronic tag 100 in these embodiments, based on the design of the barbs 131, can be conveniently and reliably fixed on the mounting carrier 510, and is not easy to fall off or be pulled out by hand.

[0064] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the peripheral surface of the support nail head 11 and the bottom surface of the support nail head 11 can form an acute angle θ. This not only facilitates installation, but also makes it easy to slip when trying to pry the support nail head 11 with fingers or tools, making it difficult to insert fingers or tools between the support nail head 11 and the mounting carrier 510. Therefore, it has better anti-vandalism and anti-theft functions.

[0065] Continue to refer to Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the connection between the bearing nail head 11 and the nail post 13 may have a chamfer 134, which may be, for example, a rounded chamfer or a beveled chamfer. In this way, on the one hand, stress concentration can be alleviated and the structural connection strength between the bearing nail head 11 and the nail post 13 can be increased; on the other hand, it also helps to reduce the processing difficulty at the connection between the bearing nail head 11 and the nail post 13.

[0066] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in these embodiments, the stud 13 may have an axial hole 132 extending to the end of the stud 13 away from the supporting stud head 11. The extension depth of the axial hole 132 may be equal to or less than the axial length of the stud 13. When the supporting stud head 11 and the stud 13 are integrally injection-molded plastic parts, designing the axial hole 132 in the stud 13 allows the injection molding material to shrink uniformly, thereby ensuring the precision of the part. In addition, the hollow structure of the stud 13 can better distribute stress, improve the load-bearing capacity of the structure, and thus effectively resist bending and torsional deformation.

[0067] In some other embodiments of this application, the nail post 13 may also be a solid body, thus not having the aforementioned axial hole 132.

[0068] In this embodiment, the length of the nail post 13 is not limited. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, since the label mounting hole 520 is relatively deep, the end of the nail post 13 that is away from the bearing nail head 11 is located inside the label mounting hole 520 and does not protrude from the label mounting hole 520.

[0069] like Figure 5The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic of an electronic tag 100 installed on a mounting carrier 510 according to other embodiments of this application (viewed from below at a near-frontal view). In these embodiments, after the electronic tag 100 is installed in the tag mounting hole 520, the end of the post 13 furthest from the bearing nail head 11 extends out of the tag mounting hole 520. It can be seen that because the multiple barbs 131 on the periphery of the post 13 can sufficiently form a frictional self-locking mechanism with the hole wall of the tag mounting hole 520 through interference fit, the electronic tag 100 can be applied to tag mounting holes 520 of different depths with matching hole diameters, making it suitable for a wide range of installation scenarios.

[0070] by Figure 2 As a reference example, in some embodiments of this application, the circumscribed circle diameter D of the post 13 can be designed to decrease in the direction away from the bearing nail head 11. The circumscribed circle of the post 13 can be understood as the smallest imaginary circle capable of encompassing a number of barbs 131 arranged circumferentially. This design not only facilitates the alignment of the end of the post 13 away from the bearing nail head 11 with the label mounting hole, but also, since the diameter of the label mounting hole typically decreases further away from the entrance during drilling, the shape of the post 13 can better fit the shape of the label mounting hole, making the installation of the electronic tag 100 more secure.

[0071] In some other embodiments of this application, the outer diameter D of the nail post 13 can also be designed to remain essentially unchanged along the direction away from the bearing nail head 11.

[0072] In this embodiment, multiple barbs 131 are spaced apart from each other and protrude from the surface of the nail post 13 (the body can be understood as the main structure of the nail post 13). These barbs 131 can be arranged in various ways, and this embodiment does not specifically limit this arrangement. Although the multiple barbs 131 may deform due to compression after being pressurized against the wall of the tag mounting hole, they still protrude relative to the surface of the nail post 13. Thus, the gaps between the barbs 131 can accommodate dust that may be knocked off the tag mounting hole during the installation of the electronic tag 100, preventing dust from accumulating and interfering with the nail post 13. Therefore, this design not only enables reliable installation of the electronic tag 100 but also allows for a wider range of installation scenarios. For example, the electronic tag 100 can be installed on metal, concrete, or wooden mounting carriers.

[0073] like Figure 6The diagram shown is a perspective view of an electronic tag 100 according to some embodiments of this application (viewed from below at a near-frontal view). In these embodiments of this application, the barbs 131 of the post 13 are spaced apart from each other, forming a plurality of transverse grooves 135 and a plurality of longitudinal grooves 136, wherein each transverse groove 135 extends circumferentially along the post 13, and each longitudinal groove 136 extends parallel to the axial direction of the post 13. In these embodiments, the post 13 has an axial hole 132 extending to one end away from the end that carries the nail head 11, and the periphery of the post 13 has at least one side hole 133 communicating with the axial hole 132, wherein each side hole 133 is correspondingly located in a transverse groove 135.

[0074] When the nail head 11 and the nail post 13 are integrally injection molded plastic parts, the nail post 13 is designed with an axial hole 132 and a side hole 133. On the one hand, this allows the injection molding material to shrink evenly, thereby ensuring manufacturing accuracy. On the other hand, the hollow structure of the nail post 13 and the design of the side hole 133 can better disperse stress and improve the load-bearing capacity of the structure, thereby effectively resisting bending and twisting. Furthermore, it also facilitates the entry of dust knocked off the label mounting hole into the axial hole 132 through the side hole 133, so as to avoid the dust from interfering with the nail post 13 after accumulation.

[0075] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 6 As shown, multiple barbs 131 can be arranged in m rings and n columns around the periphery of the nail post 13, where m ≥ 1 and n ≥ 2 (shown in the figure as m = 3 and n = 6). The electronic tag 100 can be reliably mounted to the tag mounting hole of the mounting carrier through the m rings and n columns of barbs 131.

[0076] In some embodiments (not illustrated in the accompanying drawings), m can be equal to 1, and reliable installation of the electronic tag on the mounting carrier can also be achieved by interference fit between a ring of multiple barbs and the wall of the tag mounting hole.

[0077] Continue to refer to Figure 6 As shown, in these embodiments, a plurality of barbs 131 are arranged in at least two rings and at least two columns around the piercing post 13. Along the direction away from the bearing head 11, the circumscribed circle diameter D of the m-ring barbs 131 can be designed to be the same or progressively smaller. For example, in some embodiments, the circumscribed circle diameter of the m-th ring barb 131 (the 3rd ring barb 131 furthest from the bearing head 11 in the figure) is reduced by 0.5 to 1 mm compared to the circumscribed circle diameter of the 1st ring barb 131 (the 1st ring barb 131 closest to the bearing head 11 in the figure).

[0078] exist Figure 6In the embodiments shown, multiple barbs 131 are arranged relatively evenly around the nail post 13, and a transverse groove 135 is formed between adjacent barbs 131 of adjacent rings, and a longitudinal groove 136 is formed between adjacent barbs 131 of adjacent columns. This design makes the nail post 13 more evenly stressed and can more evenly accommodate dust that may be knocked off into the tag mounting hole during the installation of the electronic tag 100, making the installation of the electronic tag 100 more secure.

[0079] like Figure 7A and Figure 7B As shown, where, Figure 7A This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the electronic tag 100 obtained from a near-frontal viewing angle below. Figure 7B This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the electronic tag 100 obtained from a near-upward viewing angle. In these embodiments of this application, multiple protrusions 137 spaced apart from each other are provided on the periphery of the post 13, and multiple barbs 131 can be distributed on the surface of the multiple protrusions 137. That is, the multiple barbs 131 are arranged in multiple groups corresponding to the surface of the multiple protrusions 137. Since the multiple protrusions 137 have protruded beyond the surface of the post 13, therefore, compared to Figure 2 or Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the size of the barbs 131 can be designed to be relatively small, i.e., a smaller barb design is adopted. After the electronic tag 100 is installed, the multiple smaller barbs 131 are interference-fitted with the wall of the tag mounting hole, which can form a friction self-locking mechanism. Thus, the electronic tag 100 can be reliably fixed on the mounting carrier, making it difficult to fall off or be pulled out manually.

[0080] In these embodiments, after the multiple barbs 131 are press-fitted into the wall of the tag mounting hole, they will deform due to compression. However, the multiple protrusions 137 are still protruding relative to the body surface of the nail post 13. In this way, the gap between the multiple protrusions 137 can be used to accommodate the dust that may be knocked off into the tag mounting hole when the electronic tag 100 is installed, so as to avoid the dust from interfering with the nail post 13 after accumulation.

[0081] In these embodiments, the circumscribed circle diameter D of the post 13 can be designed to remain essentially constant or decrease in the direction away from the bearing head 11. When the circumscribed circle diameter of the post 13 decreases, the circumscribed circle diameter of the post 13 can be mainly affected by the size difference of the protrusions 137, while the barbs 131 can be designed with the same specifications and dimensions, which makes it easier to reduce the difficulty of design and manufacturing.

[0082] Continue to refer to Figure 7A and Figure 7BAs shown, the multiple protrusions 137 are spaced apart from each other, forming multiple transverse grooves 135 and multiple longitudinal grooves 136. Each transverse groove 135 extends circumferentially along the post 13, and each longitudinal groove 136 extends parallel to the axial direction of the post 13. In this embodiment, the post 13 has an axial hole 132 extending to one end away from the end that carries the nail head 11. The periphery of the post 13 has at least one side hole 133 communicating with the axial hole 132. Each side hole 133 is located in a transverse groove 135.

[0083] When the nail head 11 and the nail post 13 are integrally injection molded plastic parts, the nail post 13 is designed with an axial hole 132 and a side hole 133. On the one hand, this allows the injection molding material to shrink evenly, thereby ensuring manufacturing accuracy. On the other hand, the hollow structure of the nail post 13 and the design of the side hole 133 can better disperse stress and improve the load-bearing capacity of the structure, thereby effectively resisting bending and twisting. Furthermore, it also facilitates the entry of dust knocked off the label mounting hole into the axial hole 132 through the side hole 133, so as to avoid the dust from interfering with the nail post 13 after accumulation.

[0084] The embodiments of this application do not limit the arrangement of the plurality of protrusions 137 around the nail post 13. For example Figure 7A and Figure 7B As shown, in some embodiments of this application, multiple protrusions 137 are arranged in multiple rows around the nail post 13, and are staggered around the nail post 13, that is, they are not completely aligned and arranged in a ring.

[0085] In other embodiments of this application (not illustrated in the accompanying drawings), multiple protrusions may be arranged in p-rings and q-columns around the nail post, where p ≥ 1 and q ≥ 2. The electronic tag can be reliably mounted to the tag mounting holes of the mounting carrier via the barbs on the p-rings and q-columns of protrusions.

[0086] Reference Figure 7A , Figure 7B and Figure 7C As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the nail head 11 and the nail post 13 are integrally injection-molded plastic parts, and the structure of the electronic tag 100 may further include a metal protective shell 14 connected to the plastic parts, wherein, Figure 7C This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the metal protective shell 14. In these embodiments, the metal protective shell 14 includes at least: a first portion 141 that covers the peripheral surface of the nail-bearing head 11, and a second portion 142 that covers the bottom surface of the nail-bearing head 11.

[0087] The material of the metal protective shell 14 can be, but is not limited to, steel, stainless steel, or aluminum alloy. After the electronic tag 100 is installed through the tag mounting hole, the bearing nail head 11 is exposed on the surface of the mounting carrier and may even protrude from the surface of the mounting carrier. The metal protective shell 14 can effectively protect the bearing nail head 11. The combination of the two has high structural strength and can reduce damage caused by external forces such as friction, crushing, or impact. Therefore, it can protect the electronic tag chip 121 and the electronic tag antenna 122, and extend the service life of the electronic tag 100.

[0088] Continue to refer to Figure 7A , Figure 7B and Figure 7C As shown, in some embodiments, the metal protective shell 14 may further include a third portion 143 extending from the second portion 142 away from the nail head 11, the third portion 143 enclosing at least a portion of the peripheral surface of the nail post 13. In these embodiments, the metal protective shell 14 encloses the structural connection area between the nail head 11 and the nail post 13, which can further enhance the structural strength of the electronic tag 100, making the electronic tag 100 less susceptible to damage from external forces.

[0089] In this embodiment, the metal protective shell 14 can be bonded to the plastic part or integrally connected by injection molding. In some embodiments (not shown in the drawings), when the peripheral surface of the nail head 11 and the bottom surface of the nail head 11 are designed to form an acute angle, the shape of the metal protective shell 14 is also adapted to it, so that the first part 141 and the second part 142 also form an acute angle.

[0090] In some embodiments of this application, reference is still made to Figure 7A , Figure 7B and Figure 7C As shown, the third part 143 has a plurality of openings 144 distributed circumferentially thereon, the opening direction of which is opposite to the bearing nail head 11. At least a portion of the plurality of barbs 131 are located in the plurality of openings 144 and protrude from the peripheral surface of the third part 143. In these embodiments, the plurality of barbs 131 are arranged in multiple groups corresponding to the surfaces of the plurality of protrusions 137. Some of the protrusions 137 are located in the plurality of openings 144 and protrude from the peripheral surface of the third part 143. Thus, the barbs 131 on the surfaces of these protrusions 137 also protrude from the peripheral surface of the third part 143. The metal protective shell 14 and some of the protrusions 137 of the nail post 13 mutually limit each other in the circumferential direction. In this way, the connection between the two is more secure, and the metal protective shell 14 can provide better protection for the bearing nail head 11 and the nail post 13.

[0091] like Figure 8A , Figure 8B and Figure 8CAs shown, it illustrates an electronic tag 100 according to other embodiments of this application, wherein, Figure 8A This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the electronic tag 100 obtained from a near-frontal viewing angle below. Figure 8B A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the electronic tag 100 obtained from a near-upward viewing angle. Figure 8C This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the metal protective shell 14 in these embodiments. In these embodiments, a plurality of barbs 131 are provided on the body surface of the nail post 13, and at least a portion of the barbs 131 (such as the ring barb 131 closest to the nail head 11, or two or more ring barbs 131) are located in a plurality of openings 144 and protrude from the peripheral surface of the third part 143.

[0092] In these embodiments, the metal protective shell 14 not only covers at least a portion of the peripheral surface of the nail post 13, but also mutually limits each other in the circumferential direction with some barbs 131 on the surface of the nail post 13. In this way, the connection between the two is more reliable, and the metal protective shell 14 can provide better protection for the nail head 11 and the nail post 13.

[0093] like Figure 9A , Figure 9B and Figure 9C As shown, it illustrates an electronic tag 100 according to other embodiments of this application, wherein, Figure 9A This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the electronic tag 100 obtained from a near-frontal viewing angle below. Figure 9B A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the electronic tag 100 obtained from a near-upward viewing angle. Figure 9C This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the metal protective shell 14 in these embodiments. These embodiments are compared to... Figure 8A , Figure 8B and Figure 8C A key design difference in the illustrated embodiment is that the third portion 143 of the metal protective shell 14 does not have an opening 144, and multiple barbs 131 are located below the third portion 143. The metal protective shell 14 can increase the mechanical strength of the electronic tag 100, which helps to extend the service life of the electronic tag 100.

[0094] like Figure 10 As shown, it illustrates a three-dimensional structural diagram of the electronic tag 100 according to some embodiments of this application (viewed from below at a near-frontal view). These embodiments are compared to... Figure 8A , Figure 8B and Figure 8C The main design difference in the illustrated embodiment is that the circumference of the nail post 13 has at least one side hole 133 communicating with the axial hole 132. The function of the side hole 133 is as described in the previous embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0095] According to some embodiments of this application, a communication facility is also provided. For example... Figure 11 As shown, it is a simplified schematic diagram of a communication facility 500 according to some embodiments of the present application. The communication facility 500 has a tag mounting hole 520, wherein an electronic tag 100 designed according to any of the foregoing embodiments is mounted at the tag mounting hole 520.

[0096] The specific product type of the communication facility 500 is not limited. For example, it can be passive facilities such as optical cable wells, optical cable poles, optical cable junction boxes, marker stones, or outdoor cabinets, or active equipment such as power amplifiers, optical transmitters, or optical receivers.

[0097] Since the electronic tag 100 can be reliably fixed on the communication facility 500, it is not easy to fall off or be pulled out by hand. Therefore, the relevant information of the communication facility 500 can be reliably and persistently managed through the electronic tag 100.

[0098] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic tag for mounting at a tag mounting hole on a mounting carrier, characterized in that, The electronic tag includes: Support for nail heads; The electronic tag chip and electronic tag antenna are encapsulated within the carrier nail head; and The nail post is integrally connected to the bearing nail head, wherein the periphery of the nail post has a plurality of barbs spaced apart from each other, the plurality of barbs being used for interference fit with the wall of the label mounting hole.

2. The electronic tag according to claim 1, characterized in that, The peripheral surface of the bearing nail head forms an acute angle with the bottom surface of the bearing nail head.

3. The electronic tag according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nail post is a solid body; or The stud has an axial hole extending to one end of it away from the bearing stud head.

4. The electronic tag according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection between the bearing nail head and the nail post has a rounded chamfer or a beveled chamfer.

5. The electronic tag according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the direction away from the bearing nail head, the diameter of the circumscribed circle of the nail post remains unchanged or tends to decrease.

6. The electronic tag according to claim 5, characterized in that, The plurality of barbs are arranged in m rings and n columns around the periphery of the nail post, wherein m≥1 and n≥2.

7. The electronic tag according to claim 5, characterized in that, Multiple transverse grooves and multiple longitudinal grooves are formed between the multiple barbs, wherein each transverse groove extends circumferentially along the nail post, and each longitudinal groove extends parallel to the axial direction of the nail post. The stud has an axial hole extending to one end of it away from the bearing nail head, and the periphery of the stud has at least one side hole communicating with the axial hole, wherein each side hole is correspondingly located in one of the plurality of transverse grooves.

8. The electronic tag according to claim 5, characterized in that, The circumference of the nail post has a plurality of protrusions spaced apart from each other, and the plurality of barbs are distributed on the surface of the plurality of protrusions.

9. The electronic tag according to claim 8, characterized in that, The plurality of protrusions are arranged in p rings and q columns around the periphery of the nail post, wherein p ≥ 1 and q ≥ 2.

10. The electronic tag according to claim 8, characterized in that, Multiple transverse grooves and multiple longitudinal grooves are formed between the multiple protrusions, wherein each transverse groove extends circumferentially along the nail post, and each longitudinal groove extends parallel to the axial direction of the nail post. The stud has an axial hole extending to one end of it away from the bearing nail head, and the periphery of the stud has at least one side hole communicating with the axial hole, wherein each side hole is correspondingly located in one of the plurality of transverse grooves.

11. The electronic tag according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the electronic tag is installed in the tag mounting hole, the end of the nail post away from the supporting nail head is located inside the tag mounting hole, or the end of the nail post away from the supporting nail head extends out of the tag mounting hole.

12. The electronic tag according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bearing nail head and the nail post are integrally injection molded plastic parts; The electronic tag also includes a metal protective shell connected to the plastic part, the metal protective shell comprising: a first portion covering the peripheral surface of the nail-bearing head, and a second portion covering the bottom surface of the nail-bearing head.

13. The electronic tag according to claim 12, characterized in that, The metal protective shell also includes a third portion extending from the second portion toward the bearing nail head, the third portion enclosing at least a portion of the peripheral surface of the nail post.

14. The electronic tag according to claim 13, characterized in that, The third part has a plurality of openings distributed circumferentially thereon, the opening directions of the plurality of openings being opposite to the bearing nail head, wherein, At least a portion of the barbs are located in the plurality of openings and protrude from the peripheral surface of the third portion.

15. The electronic tag according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The electronic tag chip is a near-field communication (NFC) chip, and the electronic tag antenna is an NFC antenna; or The electronic tag chip is a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip, and the electronic tag antenna is an RFID antenna.

16. A communication facility, characterized in that, The communication facility has a tag mounting hole, at which an electronic tag according to any one of claims 1 to 15 is mounted.

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